This velvet pullover crochet pattern is a beautiful and practical project designed for babies and kids, offering sizes from 3 months up to 10 years. Made with plush velvet yarn, the finished sweater feels incredibly soft against the skin while providing warmth and comfort for everyday wear.
Crochet Velvet Pullover
The pattern is worked in simple sections including the front, back, and sleeves, making it approachable even if you prefer structured construction. With easy customization for length, stripes, and colors, this pullover is perfect for creating a handmade wardrobe staple that looks polished yet cozy. Whether you are crocheting a thoughtful gift or adding to your child’s seasonal essentials, this pattern delivers both style and comfort.
Materials
- Bernat Velvet yarn in bulky weight #5
- 7.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Stitch markers
Gauge
- Chain 10
- Work 9 half double crochets across
- Continue for 7 rows
- Swatch should measure approximately 4 inches square
For Front Piece Ribbing
- Chain 7
- Slip stitch into the second chain from the hook and across
- Chain 1, turn, slip stitch into back loops only
- Repeat rows until ribbing reaches desired width for the selected size
Front Piece Body
- Rotate ribbing and work half double crochets evenly along the long edge
- Chain 2 to begin the row
- Half double crochet two together in the first two stitches
- Half double crochet in each stitch across
- End with a half double crochet in the top of the turning chain
- Repeat rows until the body reaches the required height
Front Piece Armholes and Neck
- Slip stitch across the first three stitches
- Chain 1 and half double crochet across, leaving the last three stitches unworked
- Continue working rows in this narrowed section
- Work only the first stitches on one side to form the shoulder
- Repeat on the opposite side, leaving center stitches open for the neckline
Back Piece
- Repeat ribbing and body instructions from the front piece
- Keep the back in a solid color if desired
- Work armhole rows slightly longer than the front
- Make shoulders shorter to shape the neckline properly
Sleeves
- Create ribbing using the same method as the body ribbing
- Work half double crochets evenly along the long edge
- Increase stitches gradually at the beginning of rows until desired width is reached
- Continue working without increases until the sleeve reaches the required length
- Make two identical sleeves
Assembly
- Sew front and back pieces together at the shoulders
- Attach sleeves to the armhole openings while pieces are flat
- Fold the sweater and seam the sides and sleeve underarms together
Neck Trim
- Join yarn at the back of the neckline
- Work one round of half double crochet evenly around
- Finish with a round of front post and back post half double crochet to create a ribbed collar
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