Crochet a sweater that fits beautifully, flatters your shape and turns heads.

Leona Sweater Course

Stop hoping your handmade garments will fit and start knowing how to create pieces that work for your body — giving you the confidence to crochet clothes you’ll love wearing.

5 Reasons To Invest In...

1. Finally feel confident that your garment will fit 

Stop crossing your fingers and hoping your finished sweater will look like the one in the pattern. Learn to make informed choices for your body, your measurements and your shape, so you can create something you genuinely feel good wearing.


2. Stop second-guessing every decision 

Yarn choice, size, gauge, ease… garment making can feel overwhelming when you don't know what really matters. Build the knowledge to make those decisions with confidence — instead of wondering, “Am I doing this right?”


3. Turn your crochet skills into clothes you actually wear 

You already know how to crochet. Now imagine being able to turn those skills into beautiful, wearable pieces that fit into your wardrobe, rather than projects that end up sitting in the back of a cupboard.


4. Know what to do when something doesn't go to plan 

A garment doesn't always behave exactly as expected. Instead of panicking, frogging everything or abandoning the project, develop the confidence to spot problems, understand why they happened and know what you can do about them.



5. Gain skills that stay with you long after this sweater is finished 

The real value isn't just completing one beautiful sweater. It's reaching the point where you can approach your next crochet garment with a completely different mindset — more knowledge, more confidence and the freedom to make patterns work for you.



YOU ARE EXCITED TO JOIN AND START 

BUT

“What if I choose the wrong size or my sweater doesn’t fit?”
This is one of the biggest fears when investing time and yarn into a garment. You don't want to spend hours making something only to discover it doesn't fit the way you imagined. You want to understand how to make the right choices before you start — and feel confident in those choices.
“What if I’m not experienced enough to make a sweater?”

Maybe you've never crocheted a garment before. Maybe you've made one and it didn't quite work out. You don't need to be an expert — you need someone to break the process down into manageable steps and show you that you really can do this.

“I want freedom, not deadlines.”

You should be able to crochet at the pace that works for your life. Pause when you need to, come back when you're ready and take your time. There’s no race to the finish line — just the satisfaction of creating something you’ll be proud to wear. 

“I’m worried I won’t be able to keep up.”
You love the idea of making a sweater, but life is busy. You don’t want another project with deadlines, pressure or the feeling that you’re falling behind. You want crochet to be something you enjoy, not another thing on your to-do list.
“What if I get stuck?”
Written patterns can sometimes leave you thinking, “Wait… what am I actually supposed to do here?” 
You want more than a list of instructions — you want things explained clearly, the why behind what you’re doing, and reassurance when something doesn’t look quite right.
“I don’t want another project that ends up in the cupboard.”

You’re not looking to crochet something just for the sake of finishing it. You want to make something beautiful, wearable and genuinely suited to you — a garment you’ll be excited to pull out of your wardrobe again and again.


...then the Leona Sweater Course is definitely for YOU!

Crochet yourself a beautiful sweater in your own time and at your own pace with lots of extras!

Start with confidence, not overwhelm. You won’t be left staring at a pattern wondering what comes next. Each step is broken down clearly, so you can move forward knowing what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and that you’re on the right track.

Make it fit your life, not the other way around. There’s no pressure to race through your sweater. Take a break when life gets busy, come back when you’re ready and work through the project at a pace that feels enjoyable rather than stressful.

Never feel like you’re figuring it out alone. When you reach a tricky moment or something doesn’t quite look right, you have direct support from me. Get the reassurance you need, solve the problem and keep moving forward with confidence.

See it, understand it, make it. Clear, step-by-step video guidance takes the mystery out of the trickier parts of garment making. Watch, pause, rewind and crochet along until it clicks — without the frustration of trying to decipher instructions on your own.

Finish with a garment you’re genuinely proud to wear. Imagine putting on your finished sweater and knowing you made that — and you made it work for you. Then comes the best part: the inevitable “You made that?!” moments and knowing you can do it all over again.


What's Included in the Winter Wishes Sweater Course:
Size-inclusive Written pattern 
A clear, detailed written pattern in 9 sizes, designed with beginners in mind and plenty of guidance to help you make it your own. Learn how to choose the best size for your measurements and make simple adjustments for a more personalised fit—so your finished sweater feels as good as it looks.
Step By Step Video Tutorial
A comprehensive, over-an-hour video tutorial that takes you through the Leona Sweater from start to finish. With clear chapter timestamps, you can jump straight to the section you need—whether you’re starting a new stage, checking a technique, or simply need a little help getting unstuck.
How To Choose The Right Size To Make Module
A practical module designed to take the guesswork out of choosing your size. Learn how to use your measurements and the garment’s finished measurements to choose the size that works best for your body, giving you a more confident starting point and a better-fitting, more flattering finished sweater.
Crochet Gauge Basics Module
Stop treating gauge as a frustrating hurdle and start using it as one of your most powerful tools for getting the fit you want. Learn how to understand, measure and adjust your gauge with confidence, so you can make informed choices and know your finished garment is going to fit the way you intended.
How To Properly Care For & Store Your Crochet Garments

A dedicated care & storage module showing you exactly how to wash, care for, and store your crochet garments—so all your hard work stays beautiful, wearable, and long-lasting.

Leona Sweater PDF Pattern Download
For crafting on the go whenever and wherever, you can download the PDF version of the pattern and save it to your device or print a copy at home!
Your bonus: 1 month inside Crochet Garment Academy — FREE
And because I want you to feel confident beyond just making the Leona Sweater, your purchase also includes your first month inside Crochet Garment Academy completely FREE. 

Go beyond one sweater and learn the skills behind successful garment making — from sizing and fit to gauge, yarn choices, adjustments and more. You’ll also have access to the community and direct support, so you can keep building your confidence long after your Leona is finished. 

Your first month is on me. After that, it’s just $7/month and you can cancel anytime.
What Others Are Saying

I’ve been tech editing Veronika’s garments for many years and her patterns are always such a joy to check. Veronika sets out her patterns perfectly, so that they are really easy to read and understand, and her designs are always well graded over a wide range of sizes. I feel that as a designer, Veronika goes above and beyond in her pattern writing so that her customer knows exactly what to do, from choosing yarn and choosing the correct size to make, through to her well-written pattern instruction and detailed construction guides.


-Lynne Rowe, The Woolnest

I have looked up to Veronika for years. Her garments are easy to understand and beautifully designed. Knowing her first garment design was Tunisian Crochet, I know Veronika knows her craft. With years of experience, you know you will learn everything you need to know how to crochet your first garment or any future ones. Challenge yourself and learn garment making from Veronika, one of the best garment crochet designers in the crochet community! You will not regret it. In fact, will be glad you did! I sure learned a lot from her!


-Nicole Riley, Nicki's Homemade Crafts

Veronika is such an inspiring designer and teacher! Her insightful and extensive knowledge of crochet (especially garments!) comes across in everything she does and I’m so excited to see how everyone develops and grows with the crochet along.


-Hannah Cross, HanJan Crochet

You don’t need to be an expert to make beautiful crochet garments.
Here’s how you can turn your crochet skills into clothes that fit, flatter and get worn—with confidence.
Leona Sweater Course:
What you’ll walk away with 

Confidence in choosing your size 
Use your own measurements and the garment’s finished measurements to make a sizing decision you can feel good about — without second-guessing yourself. 

A sweater that works for your body 
Follow a size-inclusive pattern with guidance to help you create a comfortable, flattering fit that feels like your sweater. 

Gauge that finally makes sense 
Understand why gauge matters, how to measure it and what to do when it doesn’t match — so you can make informed decisions before you start. 

The confidence to crochet along independently 
A comprehensive step-by-step video tutorial takes you through the sweater from start to finish, so you can see exactly what to do and revisit the tricky bits whenever you need to. 

A garment you’ll know how to care for 
Learn how to wash, dry and store your handmade sweater properly, so it stays beautiful, wearable and loved for years. 

Skills that go far beyond one sweater 
Take what you learn here into your next garment. Build your understanding of sizing, gauge and garment making so you become a more confident, capable crocheter. 

Support when you need it 
You don't have to figure everything out alone. Get guidance from me, connect with other crocheters in the community and join live Q&A chats when you need an extra helping hand. 

The reassurance of direct designer support 
Got a question or reached a point where you're unsure what to do next? You can come directly to me for guidance and get back to crocheting with confidence. 

Everything in one place, whenever you need it 
Your pattern, tutorials, lessons and resources are organised inside one easy-to-use course dashboard, with lifetime access — so you can learn at your own pace and return whenever you need a refresher. 

More than just another crochet pattern 
Instead of hunting through blogs and videos trying to piece together the information you need, you’ll have a complete learning experience that helps you understand the decisions behind making a successful crochet garment. 

Go further
Get your first month inside Crochet Garment Academy FREE, with deeper lessons and support to help you confidently tackle your next crochet garment and beyond.

The real benefit? 
You won’t just finish with a beautiful Leona Sweater. You’ll finish knowing you can make a garment — and you can do it again.

The Next Episode Of Your Crochet Journey:

The One With the “You Made That?!” Sweater

Create a beautiful crochet sweater you’ll feel confident wearing, proud to show off and excited to reach for again and again.


Create a Sweater That Fits and Feels Amazing
Learn Garment Making Skills That Last a Lifetime
Join Crochet Garment Academy for your first month FREE when you purchase the Leona Sweater Course.

About Author

Veronika isn’t just a crochet designer—she’s a modern maker with a passion for breaking the rules and making crochet feel fresh, stylish, and approachable. 


With a love for timeless, wear-anywhere designs and a talent for clear, encouraging teaching, she helps crocheters turn “this is confusing” into “I’ve got this.” 


Through her patterns, tutorials, and online courses, Veronika makes even tricky techniques feel doable, guiding you step by step toward garments you’ll actually love wearing. 


Her work has been featured in Inside Crochet, Simply Crochet, Crochet Now, and Happily Hooked—and now she’s here to help you build confidence, skills, and a handmade wardrobe that feels effortlessly modern.


Everything You Need for Your “You Made That?!” Sweater
Let's recap...

Be ready – start right away with instant access to a size-inclusive pattern, complete with helpful tips and guidance.

Feel confident – choose the right size with the dedicated sizing module, so you can start your sweater without the guesswork.

Avoid frustration – understand your gauge, learn how to measure it accurately and know what to do if it doesn’t match.

Feel supported – follow the step-by-step tutorial and get direct access to me whenever you need a helping hand. 

Save time – have everything you need in one place, with clear guidance and timestamps that take you straight to the part you need.

Build lasting skills – learn techniques and garment-making knowledge you can carry into every crochet garment you make in the future.

Care with confidence – learn how to wash, store and care for your handmade sweater so it stays beautiful and wearable for years.

And there’s more… Go beyond the Leona Sweater – your purchase also includes your first month FREE inside Crochet Garment Academy, where you can continue building the skills, knowledge and confidence to create garments that fit, flatter and actually get worn. After your free month, it’s just $7/month — and you can cancel anytime. 

Your questions, answered.

  • How will I get the materials after purchasing the digital course?
    After purchasing the Digital Course, you will be taken to the course materials, where a username and password can be created. There will also be a separate email confirmation to guide you through the login process.
  • How long will the course materials be available?
    In one word FOREVER. You are purchasing lifetime access to ALL materials to work at your own pace, in your own time with no limits on how many times you can watch and rewatch everything.
  • I'm new to crochet, can I really make a garment?
    Absolutely! I have designed this course so that even if you are a complete beginner then you will be able to work through the pattern parts to build up your knowledge and confidence.
  • Who can I contact with any questions?
    Veronika will be happy to answer any questions you might have - contact me on veronika@bluestarcrochet.com and I will get back to you as soon as possible.
  • What if I am not happy with my purchase?
    I want you to be thrilled with your purchase and gain the confidence you've always wanted to create stunning crochet garments the stress-free way. Just in case it's not for you, contact me as soon as possible(within 24 hours at the latest) of purchase and I will refund your money.

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... but there is more...
Love the Leona Sweater stitch?
Don’t stop at one project.
Once you've learned the stitch, why not put it to work again? 

I’ve created a collection of smaller, quicker projects using the same beautiful stitch pattern, so you can keep practising, build your confidence and create even more pieces you’ll actually use and wear. 

From cosy mittens and fingerless gloves to a hooded cowl, infinity scarf and a beautiful blanket available in 12 sizes, you can take the stitch beyond the sweater and make it your own. 

You’ve learned the stitch — now see what else you can create with it. 

Each pattern gives you the chance to practise your new skill while making another beautiful, useful project. 

Keep the momentum going, build your confidence and discover just how versatile this one stitch can be.
Lucille Blanket
Lumi Infinity Scarf
Bowen Gloves
Blake Mittens
Luna Hooded Cowl
Brenna Cowl
Brooklyn Hat
Please note: Brooklyn Hat and Brenna Cowl are previously published patterns and are included as part of this collection alongside five new designs.

Leona Crochet Pattern Collection

Special one-time offer, only $14.99!

Keep the momentum going with 7 extra projects designed to help you explore just how versatile it can be.
From quick one-hour makes and giftable accessories to a beautiful 12-size blanket, you’ll have plenty of ways to practise your new skill and create even more pieces you’ll love.

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