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ABOUT
The Chainette Turtleneck is an oversized raglan sweater worked seamlessly from the top-down with a deep yoke and a relaxed cowl neck. The all-over stitch pattern, paired with this light-as-a-cloud yarn, create a delightfully cozy sweater that can be worn year-round.

This pattern was originally published in 2019, updated in 2025.

For more information and additional photos, visit knitsnknots.ca/chainette-turtleneck.

MATERIALS
Yarn: Worsted—Lion Brand LB Collection Chainette in colorway “Beige”

• 65% Baby Alpaca, 35% Nylon
• 164 yds (150 m) per 1.75 oz (50 g) skein
• Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes available in your region.

Yardage Required:
5 (6, 7, 9, 9) skeins of LB Collection Chainette
748 (931, 1131, 1336, 1420) yds
684 (851, 1034, 1222, 1298) m

Yarn Substitution: Substitute Lion Brand LB Collection Chainette with any similar category 4, medium weight yarn with a blown construction that matches gauge. This type of construction creates a very light and airy yarn with a fuzzy halo. For a finished sweater similar to the one shown, choose a yarn with similar properties, being mindful of the weight and yardage per skein. Many crocheters have completed beautiful versions of this sweater in all types of fiber contents. Always swatch before beginning to ensure you are happy with the resulting fabric.

Hook: Size U.S. K/10½ (6.5 mm) or size needed to obtain Main Gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, 8 locking stitch markers

GAUGE
The gauge for the cowl neck differs from the main gauge. Make sure to check both gauges to ensure you are using the appropriate hook sizes for your tension. For sample shown, the same 6.5 mm hook was used throughout the entire pattern, but you may need to use two different hooks depending on your unique tension.

Main Gauge
4 x 4” (10 x 10 cm) = 10.5 sts and 11 rows in stitch pattern, blocked.

For Swatch:

Ch 15.

Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, dc in next ch, sc in next ch; rep from to end of row, turn. 14 sts

Row 2: Ch 1, dc in next sc, sc in next dc; rep from to end of row, turn.

Rep Row 2 until swatch measures approximately 5” (13 cm) in height. Block your swatch the same way you would your finished sweater. Measure the innermost 4” (10 cm) of your swatch (not the first or last row, and not the edge stitches) to get the most accurate measurement.

Cowl Neck Ribbing Gauge
3 x 3” (8 x 8 cm) = approximately 10 sts x 6.5 rows in scBLO, blocked.

PATTERN NOTES
Skill Level: Intermediate

Sizing: This sweater is written in five hybrid sizes as follows: XS (S/M, L/XL, 2X/3X, 4X/5X). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only.
View full sizing chart in Ravelry Photos.

Reversible: There is no “right side” or “wrong side” to this sweater.

Stitch Counts: Stitch counts are listed after each row/round in italics. If no stitch count is given, there has been no change since the previous row/round. If only one number is provided, it applies to all sizes.

Turning Chain: The turning chain does not count as a stitch anywhere in this pattern. You will notice that the turning chain is a ch-1 throughout the pattern, even when the first stitch of the round is a double crochet. This ch-1 is intentional to mimic the height of a preceding single crochet and will help make the back-seam less noticeable.

“Work in pattern sequence”: This means to alternate dc and sc stitches, working each dc into a sc, and each sc into a dc (except when working into stitches that have been decreased in the previous round, in which case you will continue the stitch pattern you have already established).

Construction: The cowl neck is worked first, then you will begin the yoke, increasing at a few different rates to shape the upper body. Once you have reached your specified yoke depth, you will join your work in the round and complete the body. The wide, tapered sleeves are crocheted directly onto the sleeve openings.

Notes on Fit: This design is intended to fit oversized, with a wide fit in the bust and gradually become more fitted as the sleeves taper toward the wrists. The sleeves are designed to be bracelet length, intended to land just before the wristbone. The finished sweater length ends at mid-hip, although you are welcome to work your sweater to any length you like. Just note that additional yarn will be required to work additional length.

TERMS + ABBREVIATIONS
Written in U.S. Crochet Terms
ch(s): chain(s)
ch-sp(s): chain space(s)
dc: double crochet
dec: decrease (working 2 stitches together) - explained in pattern
FSC: foundation single crochet
rep: repeat
rnd(s): round(s)
sc: single crochet
scBLO: single crochet in the back loop only
sk: skip
st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch