Salt Lake Sweater Jumper Crochet Pattern

Salt Lake Sweater in Lion Brand Basic Stitch Skein Tones

What Is Being Made

The Salt Lake Sweater is a crocheted pullover sweater designed for a finished bust measurement of approximately 44 inches (112 cm) and a finished length of about 22 inches (56 cm). This beginner-friendly garment is constructed using a modular approach, making it an excellent project for those new to crochet sweater construction.

Construction Method

The sweater is made in four separate pieces: one front panel, one back panel, and two sleeves. Rather than being worked in traditional rows or continuous spirals, each piece is constructed from granny squares—a classic crochet motif. The front panel is assembled from four granny squares, while the back panel and each sleeve are each made from a single granny square. Once all pieces are completed, they are sewn together following a provided diagram to create the finished garment.

Crochet Stitches and Techniques

This pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches suitable for beginners:

• Double crochet (dc) – the primary stitch used throughout the granny squares
• Chain stitch (ch) – used to create foundation rings and spacing between stitches
• Slip stitch (sl st) – used to join rounds and create seamless transitions
• Joined rounds – granny squares are worked in joined rounds rather than continuous rounds, creating distinct circular motifs with defined corners

A key technique featured in this pattern is color changing within granny squares. The pattern instructions specify that yarn color is changed when working corner chain-3 stitches in certain squares. The color change is accomplished by completing two chains in the old color, then yarning over with the new color and drawing through to complete the final chain of the corner group. The old color is dropped but not cut, allowing it to be picked up again in subsequent rounds. This technique creates two triangular sections of contrasting color within individual granny squares, adding visual interest to the finished sweater.

Materials Used

The pattern calls for Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn (Article #202), which is specifically formulated to resist pilling—a common issue with crocheted garments. The color palette includes:

• Cocoa (#129) – 4 balls for the primary color (A)
• Adobe (#135) – 1 ball for accent color (B)
• Ebony (#128) – 2 balls for accent color (C)

Additional materials include a Lion Brand size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook, stitch markers for tracking rounds, and a large-eyed blunt needle for seaming the pieces together. The recommended gauge is 16 double crochets to approximately 4 inches (10 cm), which should be verified before beginning the project to ensure proper fit.

Skill Level

Rated as Easy, this pattern is designed for beginners and those building foundational crochet skills. The use of basic stitches, straightforward granny square construction, and clear assembly instructions make it an accessible introduction to creating a wearable crocheted garment.