Crochet Bell Sleeve Crop Sweater / Granny crew light pattern

The Granny Crew Light Sweater is a crop sweater featuring a top down Raglan construction, bell sleeves, and short rows at the back of the neck.

Inspiration & Design

In December 2025 we crocheted the a similar pattern together. While completing the sweater I knew I didn’t have enough yarn for a full length sleeve. However, I still appreciated the way the ¾ sleeves flared out slightly. These sleeve considerations of course meant that I had to make another sweater.  This time with enough yarn for long sleeves. Remembering how I liked the slight fare of the first sweater I thought, let’s go for bell sleeves. 

Yarn for the granny crew light sweater

Considering the weight of full bell sleeves in crochet, using dk weight yarn didn’t seem ideal. Also, sleeves with a granny block stitch, yarn eater. With the weight of the sleeves at the forefront of my mind I decided to go with Mighty stitch fingering. Mighty stitch from wecrochet is a soft  80 acrylic / 20 wool yarn blend that comes in a variety of colors. Because of the high acrylic content this yarn drapes beautifully after steaming. 

If you prefer a yarn with a higher natural fiber content, my lovely testers had great success with a 100% cotton yarn as well as a Suri Silk 1 ply.

I’m also crocheting a second version of this crop sweater with Lana Grossa Gomitolo Puno. This is a discontinued yarn with a very interesting blend of Cotton, Alpaca and Wool. Warm and with lovely drape from both the Alpaca and wool.

Can I make this bell sleeve crop sweater?

You sure can! Not only is the graded granny crew high version available to purchase via Ravelry, but there are many free resources right here on the blog to help you along your journey of crocheting this crop sweater with bell sleeves.

Things to know

• Granny Block Stitch
• Garment Series
• Adding width to our yoke after splitting for the sleeves

Just like the first time the Granny Crew Light sweater is crocheted top down using the Raglan Technique. We start working our crew neckline then join in the round to complete our yoke. Once the yoke section is complete we divide our piece into two armhole openings and the body. From this division we continue with our body and sleeves separately.

Full Description of Pattern

With its bell sleeves, the Granny Crew Light Sweater is a wonderful way to add some character to your wardrobe. Light enough for those late summer evenings but also perfect to layer for early autumn too! Just please make sure to eat responsibly, the bell sleeves have a mind of their own when it comes to sauces.

What does the paid for pdf include?

The pdf for this granny crew light sweater includes a fully written pattern graded in 8 sizes. Schematic of the finished make and pictures to help you along your making journey. In addition, you also get access to a video guide for the bell sleeve. The Ravelry listing also includes access to two documents, one with pictures and one without for easy printing. The pattern with pictures is 18 pages and without its 11 pages. There are of course no ads of any kind in the written document. Only an affiliate link for the yarn if you choose to purchase it.

Granny Crew Light Sweater

Skill Level

• advanced beginner
  • increasing
  • decreasing in granny st
  • picking up stitches
  • short rows
  • front post back post rib

Materials

Yarn – Mighty Stitch -80/20 Acrylic/Wool blend

• Fingering weight yarn – I used color cream
• 437 yds in 100g

size	1	2	3	4	5	6	7
grams	320	350	400	450	485	512	570
yards	1398.4	1529.5	1748	1966.5	2119.5	2237.5	2491

Hook – 4mm for the yoke, main body and sleeves

3.75 for the neckline

Stitch markers – at least 4 to mark your increases.

yarn needle, scissors, tape measure

Gauge

Done in the granny block stitch worked in the round with a 4mm hook. The gauge for the granny crew light sweater is measured over 4” after a gentle block or steam.

Dc sts	21 (7 granny sts)
rounds	13

The Granny Block Stitch – Stitch Video tutorial

• Round 1 – [sc between the granny sts, ch2] repeat until you have worked the last sc between the granny sts, ch2, sl st to the first st to join the round.
• Round 2: Stacked sc in the space to the right of the sl st, [ granny st in each ch2 space until you reach the beg space, 2dc in beg space, sl st to the stacked sc to join the round.
• The two rounds mentioned above form 1 repeat of the granny block stitch

Finished Size – given in inches

These are the finished size measurements provided after steaming the sample

size	1	2	3	4
Bust	32	34.25	39	42.25
Length	16	16	16	17.25
Armhole depth	7.5	8.5	9.5	10.25
Upper arm	11.5	12.5	15	16
Sleeve length	20	20.5	20.75	21
Neckline	13	13	13	13

Sizes continued

size	5	6	7	8
Bust	46.25	50.25	56	59
Length	17.25	17.25	17.25	17.25
Armhole depth	10.25	10.25	10.25	10.25
Upper Arm	17	17	16	17
Sleeve length	21	21	21	21
Neckline	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5

In the pictures I’m wearing size 2. My bust circumference is currently 32.5″.

Abbreviations found in the crop sweater pattern

• Ch – chain
• Fsc – foundation single crochet
• Sc – single crochet
• scV – single crochet V stitch (sc, ch2, sc all in the same space)
• ScVinc – ( sc, ch2, sc, ch2, sc ) all in the same space
• Granny stitch – work 3dc in the same stitch or space
• Granny inc – work granny st, ch2, granny stitch all in the same space
• Granny st dec – dc in the first st or space, Yo, insert hook into the same space, YO pull up a loop, YO pull through two loops, YO insert hook into the next st or space, YO pull up a loop, YO pull through two loops, YO pull through two loops, dc in this same st or space.
  • Visually this will look like you have 4 dc’s but they are just three dc’s. 
  • In the next round we treat this stitch like a regular granny stitch.
• Fpdc and Bpdc – front and back post double crochet’s to form our neckline rib

Notes

• Turning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Instructions between [ … ] repeat until specified.
  • [ … ] x 2 = repeat the instructions inside the bracket two times
• All measurements provided in the pattern are given in inches
• In the short rows sl sts don’t count as sts they are simply a way to connect the sc to our work 
• The length of the body is adjustable, keep in mind that adding length will require more yarn than that listed in the pattern.

If you feel called to crochet this Crop Sweater with Bell Sleeves

Purchase Graded version in fingering weight yarn from Ravelry – https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-crew-light

View the free version in dk weight yarn