Crocheting your own pullover is a rewarding experience that combines creativity with comfort. This crochet pullover pattern is perfect for crafters looking to create a stylish and cozy piece to add to their wardrobe. Designed with versatility in mind, the pattern allows you to adjust the neck and arm openings for a personalized fit.
Crochet Pullover
Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift, this pattern includes simple instructions for each step, guiding you through rounds of double crochet, chain spaces, and corner adjustments. With clear directions and customizable options, this crochet pullover is an ideal project for anyone looking to enhance their crochet skills while creating a functional and fashionable item.
Materials Needed
- Two skeins of Caron coconut cakes yarn (size 4 medium weight)
- Size H 5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Blunt needle
- Markers
- Tape measure
Foundation Round
- Start with a knot and chain 116.
- Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
- Chain one, then single crochet in each chain around.
- Join with a slip stitch to end the round.
Round 1
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch.
- Repeat the pattern: chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- For the corners: chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet, chain three, and double crochet in the same stitch.
- Repeat the pattern for each side of the square, creating five chain-three spaces between corners.
- Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain three.
Round 2
- Chain three, then five double crochets in the next chain-three space.
- Repeat five double crochets in each chain-three space.
- In the corner chain-three space: two double crochets, chain one, and two double crochets.
- Repeat around, ending with four double crochets in the last chain-three space.
- Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the beginning chain three.
For Round 3
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch.
- Chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- For the corners: chain three, treble crochet in the chain-one space, chain three, skip one stitch, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- Repeat around, and join with a slip stitch.
Round 4
- Chain three, five double crochets in the next chain-three space.
- In the corner chain-three space: five double crochets, chain three, five double crochets.
- Repeat around, ending with four double crochets in the last chain-three space.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Round 5
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch, chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- For the corners: chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next stitch, double crochet, chain four, double crochet in the same space, double crochet in the next stitch.
- Repeat around, and join with a slip stitch.
For Round 6
- Chain three, five double crochets in each chain-three space.
- In the corner chain-four space: four double crochets, chain two, four double crochets.
- Repeat around, ending with four double crochets in the last chain-three space.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Round 7
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch, chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- For the corners: chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet, chain three, double crochet in the chain-two space.
- Repeat around, and join with a slip stitch.
Rounds 8-10
- Repeat rounds two, three, and four consecutively.
Adjusting the Neck Opening
- To increase the neck opening, add a multiple of five chains to each side of the square. Five chains will increase the opening by about 1 inch.
Creating the Body
- Continue crocheting from where you left off, increasing the arm opening.
- Join the corners and continue on the front, then join the corners again.
Round 11
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch, chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- At the corner, chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next stitch and in the corner space, then chain 15.
- Pick up the other corner, double crochet in the corner space and in the next stitch.
- Repeat for the other side, then join with a slip stitch.
Round 12
- Chain three, five double crochets in each chain-three space.
- In the 15-chain spaces, double crochet in each chain.
- Repeat around, ending with four double crochets in the last chain-three space.
- Join with a slip stitch.
For Round 13
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch, chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- Continue the pattern around, including the joining stitches.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Round 14
- Chain three, five double crochets in each chain-three space.
- Repeat around, ending with four double crochets in the last chain-three space.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Rounds 15-28
- Repeat rounds 13 and 14 consecutively until you reach your desired length.
Creating the Sleeves
- Attach yarn at the arm opening.
Round 1 (Sleeves)
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch, chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- Follow the pattern, adjusting for the corner.
- Join with a slip stitch.
Round 2 (Sleeves)
- Chain three, five double crochets in each chain-three space.
- Repeat around, ending with four double crochets in the last chain-three space.
- Join with a slip stitch.
For Round 3 (Sleeves)
- Chain three, double crochet in the next stitch, chain three, skip three stitches, double crochet in the next two stitches.
- Repeat around, and join with a slip stitch.
Rounds 4-16 (Sleeves)
- Repeat rounds two and three consecutively until you reach your desired sleeve length.
Finishing Touches
- Crochet around the neck opening for a clean finish.
- Weave in all ends and clean up any loose tails.
Measurements
- Body width: about 18 and ½ inches
- Length: about 19 inches
- Sleeves: about 18 inches
- Arm opening: about 10 inches
- Neck opening: 8 inches
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