Kaleidoscope Sweater

The Kaleidoscope Sweater is all about balance, movement, and symmetry. Worked seamlessly in the round, it showcases columns of interlocking tiles that radiate outward from the yoke, creating a mesmerizing effect reminiscent of a real kaleidoscope.

The reversible fabric means both sides are equally striking: one features bold raised shapes, while the other reveals a softer, geometric grid. Subtle short rows shape the neckline so the sweater sits comfortably at the back, while tapered sleeves and faux icord edges add a modern finish. It’s one of those makes that has you pledging to crochet “just one more row” as the day turns into night!

Pair it with jeans for a casual day out or layer it over a flowy dress for a more polished look. And if you can’t get enough of the stitch pattern, the matching Kaleidoscope Beanie, Kaleidoscope Cowl, and Kaleidoscope Fingerless Mittens are the perfect next projects to complete the set.

This pattern is part of the Kaleidoscope Collection. Add at least 2 Kaleidoscope patterns to cart and get 10% off the entire collection!

This pattern was originally published in my first book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters, alongside 15 other reversible crochet patterns. Grab your copy on Amazon, from your local bookstore, or anywhere else books are sold!

This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Finished bust circumference: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 60, 64) inches or 81 (91, 102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152, 163) cm

The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.

This top is designed to be worn with 0 to 4 inches (0 to 10 cm) of positive ease around the bust.

All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.

DIFFICULTY

Advanced

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Sport weight.

• Shown in:
Main color (dotted, horizontal lines on the WS): Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 180 yds/165 m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein) in color 94 Turquoise
Contrast color (thin, vertical lines on the RS): Hobbii Friends Extra Fine Merino (100% Superwash Merino Wool; 180 yds/165 m per 1.75 oz/50 g skein) in color 02 Off White

• Hooks: US G/4.0 mm (main gauge), US F/3.75 mm (secondary gauge), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.

• Notions: Yarn needle, scissors, 18 locking stitch markers.

YARDAGE

The approximate yardages are as follows:

Main color: 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins of the suggested yarn or 940 (1035, 1160, 1255, 1325) (1430, 1530, 1655, 1790) yds/860 (945, 1060, 1150, 1210) (1310, 1400, 1515, 1635) m

Contrast color: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins of the suggested yarn or 870 (955, 1070, 1155, 1225) (1320, 1410, 1525, 1650) yds/795 (875, 980, 1055, 1120) (1205, 1290, 1395, 1510) m

These yardages are estimated. Check out the tester lookbook on my blog for exact yardages from my testers, as well as a list of yarn substitution ideas!

DOES THIS PATTERN COME WITH A STITCH CHART?

No.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?

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