Crochet Started From The Top Unisex Pullover Pattern

This crochet pullover pattern is wonderfully clear and detailed, making it a delight for both novice and experienced crocheters alike. The instructions are well-organized and easy to follow, ensuring a smooth crafting experience. The design itself is versatile and stylish, perfect for creating a custom garment that looks great and feels cozy. This pattern truly stands out as a reliable guide for creating a beautiful handmade addition to any wardrobe.

Crochet Started From The Top Pullover Pattern

Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the back of the work, inserting the hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around the post of the next stitch at the front of the work, inserting the hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
Hdc = Half double crochet
Hdc2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in the next stitch) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on the hook.
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Spaces
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yoh = Yarn over hook

SIZES To fit chest measurement

XS/S 28-34" \[71-86.5 cm]
M 36-38" \[91.5-96.5 cm]
L 40-42" \[101.5-106.5 cm]
XL 44-46" \[112-117 cm]
⅔XL 48-54" \[122-137 cm]
⅘XL 56-62" \[142-157.5 cm]

Finished chest

XS/S 39½" \[100.5 cm]
M 43" \[109 cm]
L 48" \[122 cm]
XL 51½" \[131 cm]
⅔XL 56" \[142 cm]
⅘XL 64½" \[164 cm]

GAUGE

13 half double crochet (hdc) and 10 rounds 4" \[10 cm].

Yarn and Materials

Yarn: Red Heart® Super Saver® Ombre™ (10 oz/283 g; 482 yds/442 m)Sizes XS/S, M, L:
- Purple (3698): 3, 3, 4 balls
- Jazzy (3966): 1173/1071, 1407/1286, 1642/1500 yds/m
Sizes XL, ⅔XL, ⅘XL:
- Purple (3698): 4, 5, 6 balls
- Jazzy (3966): 1876/1714, 2178/1989, 2456/2244 yds/m
Tools:
- Size U.S. H/8 [5 mm] Susan Bates® Silvalume crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Susan Bates® yarn needle.

Pattern Instructions

General Instructions:

The instructions are written for XS/S.
If changes are necessary for larger sizes, the instructions will be written thus XS/S (M-L-XL-⅔XL-⅘XL).
Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern.
When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Notes:

Body is worked from the top down in one piece.
Chain (ch) 2 at the beginning (beg) of a round (rnd) does not count as a stitch (st).
Always begin each round in the first stitch.

Starting Chain:

Chain (Ch) 76 (76-80-80-86-86).
Join in round with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first ch, taking care not to twist ch.

Round 1:

Ch 2. 1 half double crochet (hdc) in each ch around. Join with sl st to first st. 76 (76-80-80-86-86) hdc.

Round 2:

Ch 2. *1 front post double crochet (dcfp) around next st. 1 back post double crochet (dcbp) around next st. Repeat (rep) from * around.

Rounds 3 to 5:

As Round 2.

Raglan Shaping:

Round 1:

Ch 2. 1 hdc in the first st.
1 hdc in each of next 26 (26-26-26-29-29) sts.
(1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in next st.
1 hdc in each of next 10 (10-12-12-12-12) sts.
(1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in the next stitch (st).
1 hdc in each of next 26 (26-26-26-29-29) sts.
(1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in next st.
1 hdc in each of next 10 (10-12-12-12-12) sts.
1 hdc in the same space as the first st.
Join with a single crochet (sc) in the top of the first hdc (counts as ch-2 space [sp]).
80 (80-84-84-90-90) sts.

Round 2:

Ch 2. 1 hdc in the first ch-2 sp. [1 hdc in each st to the next ch-2 sp. (1 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in the next ch-2 sp] 3 times.
1 hdc in each st to the end of the rnd. 1 hdc in the same sp as the first st.
Join with sc in the top of the first hdc.
88 (88-92-92-98-98) sts.
Repeat Round 2 15 (15-13-13-15-13) more times. 208 (208-196-196-218-202) sts.

For Sizes M, L, XL, ⅔XL, ⅘XL Only:

Next rnd: Ch 2. 2 hdc in the first ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in each st to the next ch-2 sp. (2 hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc) in the next ch-2 sp. Continue as specified.
(220-232-244-254-286) sts after the final repeat.

All Sizes Continue:

Next rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to the first st.
Repeat the last rnd until work from the bottom of the ribbing measures 8 (8½-9-9½-10-11)" [20.5 (21.5-23-24-25.5-28) cm].

Based on the information provided, I'll outline the steps for the armhole division, body, and sleeves for the crochet pullover pattern. This summary aims to clarify the process.

Armhole Dividing Round

Chain 2. *Work 1 half double crochet (hdc) in each of the next 62 (66-70-74-77-89) hdc.
Chain 2 (4-8-10-14-16). Skip the next 46 (48-50-52-54-58) hdc.
Repeat from * once more.
Join with a slip stitch (sl st) to the first stitch. Fasten off.

Body

Join yarn with a slip stitch to the 2nd (3rd-5th-6th-8th-9th) chain of either armhole.
1st round: Chain 2. 1 hdc in the same chain as the last slip stitch. Work 1 hdc in each chain and stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch, resulting in 128 (140-156-168-182-210) stitches.
2nd round: Chain 2. Work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
Repeat the last round until the work from the underarm measures 14 (14-15-15-16-16) inches [35.5 (35.5-38-38-40.5-40.5) cm].
Next 4 rounds: Chain 2. Work 1 front post double crochet (dcfp) around the next stitch, then 1 back post double crochet (dcbp) around the next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch. Fasten off.

Sleeves

Join yarn with a slip stitch to the 2nd (3rd-5th-6th-8th-9th) stitch of either armhole.
1st round: Chain 2. 1 hdc in the same chain as the last slip stitch. Work 1 hdc in each stitch and chain around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch, resulting in 48 (52-58-62-68-74) stitches.
2nd round: Chain 2. Work 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
Repeat the last round until the work from the divide measures 2 inches [5 cm].
Next round (decrease round): Chain 2. 1 hdc in the first stitch. Half double crochet the next 2 stitches together (hdc2tog). Work 1 hdc in each stitch to the last 3 stitches. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in the last stitch. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch, resulting in 46 (50-56-62-66-72) stitches.
Continue working decreases as established every 4th (3rd-3rd-2nd-2nd-2nd) round until 30 (32-32-34-36-38) stitches remain.
Next round: Chain 2. 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch.
Repeat the last round until the sleeve from the divide measures 14 inches [35.5 cm].
Next 4 rounds: Chain 2. Work 1 front post double crochet around the next stitch, then 1 back post double crochet around the next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch. Fasten off.