Sunrise Sweater Crochet Pattern – Easy Chunky Blanket Yarn Sweater

I couldn’t wait another minute to share this one with you! The Sunrise Sweater is officially finished using the brand new Bernat Blanket Ethereal Stripes yarn (Target exclusive), and I am completely obsessed with how these colors worked up. It truly looks like a soft sunrise sky wrapped around your shoulders. The cropped length and slightly flared cuffs give it such a fun, modern shape that feels balanced and flattering on me, and even though it’s made with super bulky yarn, it’s warm and plush without feeling heavy or overwhelming. Prefer a longer fit? You can easily add more rounds to the body to customize the length. The bright, cheerful colors and cushy texture make this one of those pieces that feels like wearing a little bit of sunshine.

This is a super chunky, beginner-friendly sweater that works up quickly and lets the yarn do all the color magic with no color changes needed!

I first shared this sweater while it was still in progress, and now it’s officially finished! The sleeves and final length are complete, and the pattern now includes all the details to finish yours too.

I used a total of three balls of Bernat Blanket Ethereal Stripes yarn for my XS size sweater. One ball was used for the main body, and I worked from the outer end of the skein so the color sequence would stay consistent as it flowed downward. For the sleeves, I used nearly a full ball for each one. To keep the colors looking continuous, I paid attention to where the color changes landed — for example, I attached the yarn at the sleeve opening when the yarn was in the orange section so the sleeve color would blend naturally with the body. Because this is a self-striping yarn, your color placement may vary slightly, but you can control the look by starting your yarn at a similar color point if you want a more seamless transition.

The XS size (this is what I’m wearing) has been worked through, and the remaining sizes are graded using the same proportions. If you make one, I would LOVE your feedback (especially on fit and sleeve length)!

Yarn + Materials

• Yarn: 3-6 balls of Bernat Blanket Ethereal Stripes (super bulky #6)
  Shown in the Sunrise colorway. I am using 3 balls for the size XS pictures.
  >>> Shop Bernat Blanket Ethereal Stripes HERE on Target.com. <<<
  NOTE: Any Bernat Blanket Yarn will work for this sweater!
• Hook: Size K (6.5 mm) crochet hook (or size needed for gauge)
• Tapestry needle

This yarn is soft, plush, and does all the striping for you. Each sweater will look slightly different depending on where your color changes land and that’s part of the magic!

I used Bernat Blanket Ethereal Stripes in the Sunrise colorway for this sweater, which gives those fun, bright, self-striping color changes without having to switch yarns. But this pattern works beautifully with any Bernat Blanket yarn! You can use a solid color for a classic cozy look, hold two colors and switch them yourself, or create your own stripe sequence. The simple stitch pattern really lets the texture and color of the yarn shine, so feel free to get creative and make it totally your own.

Sizing

Pattern is written for: XS, S, M, L, XL

This sweater has a relaxed fit. It’s worked in simple double crochet rounds from the top down to create a wide body panel, then the yarn is attached at the arm openings to creating the sleeves.

If you’ve never made a sweater before, this is a GREAT first garment project.

Size: XS
Chain 40, join to first chain (be sure not to twist your chain), chain 2 and DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (chain 2 does not count as DC) (40 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next, repeat around, join, chain 2 (60 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2, repeat around, join, chain 2 (80 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (88 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 10 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (96 DC)
Round ​6: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (​96 DC​)
Round ​7: DC in the first ​20, chain ​10​ and skip 18 stitches (first armhole), DC in next ​30, chain ​10 and skip 18 stitches (second armhole), DC in last 10 stitches, join to first DC, chain 2
Round ​8: DC in each stitch around including the ​10​ chains in each armhole (do not fasten off) (​80​ DC)
Round ​9-16: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (80 DC)
Fasten off weave in ends.
Now let’s add the arms!​ 
Follow the pattern below for both arms.
Join in yarn along any space in arm hole. chain 2 and DC in each stitch around the opening for a total of 35 DC, join, chain 2 (35 DC)
Round 2-18: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (35 DC)
fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: S
Chain 60, join to first chain (be sure not to twist your chain), chain 2 and DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (chain 2 does not count as DC) (60 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2 (75 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 9 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (99 DC)
Round 5: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 10 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (108 DC)
Round ​6: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (​108 DC​)
Round ​7: DC in the first 34, chain 10 and skip 20 stitches (first armhole), DC in next 34, chain 10 and skip 20 stitches (second armhole), join to first DC, chain 2
Round 8: DC in each stitch around including the 10 chains in each armhole (do not fasten off) (90 DC)
Round ​9-18: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Fasten off weave in ends.
Now let’s add the arms!​ 
Follow the pattern below for both arms.
Join in yarn along any space in arm hole. chain 2 and DC in each stitch around the opening for a total of 40 DC, join, chain 2 (40 DC)
Round 2-20: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (40 DC)
fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: M
Chain 72, join to first chain (be sure not to twist your chain), chain 2 and DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (chain 2 does not count as DC) (72 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2 (90 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2 (108 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 5 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (120 DC)
Round ​5-6: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (​120 DC​)
Round ​7: DC in the first 38, chain 10 and skip 22 stitches (first armhole), DC in next 38, chain 10 and skip 22 stitches (second armhole), join to first DC, chain 2
Round 8: DC in each stitch around including the 10 chains in each armhole (do not fasten off) (100 DC)
Round ​9-20: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (100 DC)
Fasten off weave in ends.
Now let’s add the arms!​ 
Follow the pattern below for both arms.
Join in yarn along any space in arm hole. chain 2 and DC in each stitch around the opening for a total of 42 DC, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
Round 2-22: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (42 DC)
fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: L
Chain 84, join to first chain (be sure not to twist your chain), chain 2 and DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (chain 2 does not count as DC) (84 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2 (105 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2 (126 DC)
Round 4: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 20 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (132 DC)
Round ​5-7: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (​132 DC​)
Round ​8: DC in the first 42, chain 10 and skip 24 stitches (first armhole), DC in next 42, chain 10 and skip 24 stitches (second armhole), join to first DC, chain 2
Round 9: DC in each stitch around including the 10 chains in each armhole (do not fasten off) (110 DC)
Round ​10-22: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (110 DC)
Fasten off weave in ends.
Now let’s add the arms!​ 
Follow the pattern below for both arms.
Join in yarn along any space in arm hole. chain 2 and DC in each stitch around the opening for a total of 45 DC, join, chain 2 (45 DC)
Round 2-24: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (45 DC)
fasten off and weave in ends.

Size: XL
Chain 96, join to first chain (be sure not to twist your chain), chain 2 and DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (chain 2 does not count as DC) (96 DC)
Round 2: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3, repeat around, join, chain 2 (120 DC)
Round 3: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4, repeat around, join, chain 2 (144 DC)
Round 4-8: 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 20 stitches, repeat around, join, chain 2 (144 DC)
Round ​9: DC in the first 46, chain 10 and skip 26 stitches (first armhole), DC in next 46, chain 10 and skip 26 stitches (second armhole), join to first DC, chain 2
Round 10: DC in each stitch around including the 10 chains in each armhole (do not fasten off) (120 DC)
Round ​11-24: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (120 DC)
Fasten off weave in ends.
Now let’s add the arms!​ 
Follow the pattern below for both arms.
Join in yarn along any space in arm hole. chain 2 and DC in each stitch around the opening for a total of 48 DC, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
Round 2-26: DC in each stitch around, join, chain 2 (48 DC)
fasten off and weave in ends.

Fit & Length Adjustment:
This sweater is designed to be easily customizable, so don’t be afraid to make it your own! You can add more rounds to the body if you prefer a longer sweater, or stop early for a cropped look. The sleeves can also be made longer or shorter… just continue working rounds until you reach your desired length. Since everyone’s torso and arm length is different, adjusting the number of rounds is the best way to get a fit that feels just right for you.

I can’t wait to see your Sunrise Sweaters! Customize the length, sleeves, and colors to make it completely your own, and don’t forget to share your version. Your feedback helps improve the pattern for everyone.

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