Adult Crochet Crew Neck Pullover

Calling all crocheters! If you're starting out in crochet and are ready to crochet a sweater, then this pattern is for you. The Adult Crochet Crew Neck Pullover is a crochet pattern might be easy to make, but it offers plenty of style. The classic design of this crochet sweater means it can be worn with jeans and over a T-shirt for years to come. In addition, this crochet pattern is available in an assortment of sizes, so you're sure to find the right measurements that will fit you. This crochet pattern is for men and women, so consider crocheting a sweater for everyone on your gift list!

NotesNOTE: The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

Easy

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 sts and 11 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.

Materials List

Caron® Simply Soft® (Heathers: 5 oz/141.7 g; 250 yds/228 m):

Grey Heather (H9509)

   XS: 5 balls

   M: 6 balls

  L: 7 balls

XL: 8 balls

   2/3 XL: 9 balls

   4/5 XL: 10 balls

OR

Caron® Simply Soft® (Solids: 6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)

   XS: 4 balls

   M: 5 balls

   L: 6 balls

XL: 7 balls

   2/3 XL: 8 balls

   4/5 XL: 9 balls
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
4 stitch markers

Sizes

To fit bust/chest measurement:
Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]
Medium 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large 44-46" [112-117 cm]
2/3 X-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm]
4/5 X-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust/chest:
Extra-Small/Small 37" [94 cm]
Medium 40½" [103 cm]
Large 44½" [113 cm]
Extra-Large 49" [124.5 cm]
2/3 X-Large 55" [140 cm]
4/5 X-Large 63" [160 cm]

Back

**Ribbing: Ch 10.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 9 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures 18½ (20¼-22¼-24½-27½-31½) " [47 (51.5-56.5-62-70-80) cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Do not turn.
Next row: (WS). Ch 1. Work 61 (67- 73-81-91-103) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row, working last sc in top of ch 3. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until work from lower edge measures 16 (16- 16-16½-16½-16½)" [40.5 (40.5- 40.5-42-42-42) cm] for Her Version or 17 (17-17-17½-17½-17½)" [43 (43-43-44.5-44.5-44.5) cm] for His Version, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Shape armholes: Next row: (RS). Skip first 6 (8-10-12-14-18) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Pat across next 48 (50-52-56-62- 66) sts. Turn. Leave rem 6 (8-10- 12-14-18) sts unworked.**
Cont even in pat over 49 (51-53- 57-63-67) sts until armhole measures 8½ (9-9-9½-10-10½)" [22.5 (23-23-24.5-25.5-27.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off. Turn.
Shape shoulders: Next row: (RS). Skip first 6 (6-8-8-10-10) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Pat across next 36 (38-36-40-42-46) sts. Fasten off. Turn. Leave rem 6 (6-8- 8-10-10) sts unworked.
Next row: Skip first 7 (7-6-7-8- 9) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Beg in same sp as last sl st, pat across next 23 (25-25-27-27-29) sts.
Fasten off.

Front

Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Cont even in pat over 49(51-53-57- 63-67) sts until armhole measures 8 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row.
Shape left neck: 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Pat across 19 (19-20-21-24- 24) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 13 (13- 14-15-18-18) sts rem.
Work 1 row even in pat. Fasten off.
Shape left shoulder: Next row: (RS). Skip first 6 (6-8-8-10-10) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Pat to end of row. Fasten off.
Shape right neck: With RS facing, skip center 11 (13-13-15-15-19) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st and pat to end of row.
Next row: Ch 3. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 13 (13- 14-15-18-18) sts rem.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Shape right shoulder: Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Pat across first 6 (6-8-8- 10-10) sts. Fasten off. Leave rem sts unworked.

Sleeves

Ribbing: Ch 10.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 9 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures 9½ (9½-10-10-10½-10½)" [24.5 (24.5- 25.5-25.5-26.5-26.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Do not turn
Next row: (WS). Ch 1. Work 31 (31- 33-33-35-37) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row, working last sc in top of ch 3. Turn.
4th row (inc row): Ch 1. (1 sc. 1 dc) in first sc. *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 sc in next dc. (1 dc. 1 sc) in last sc. Turn.
5th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
6th row (inc row): Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dc in next sc. (1 sc. 1 dc) in top of ch 3. Turn.
Rep 3rd to 6th rows 2 (3-3-4-6-7) times more. 43 (47-49-53-63-69) sts.
Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL only: Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row, working last sc in top of ch 3. Turn.
Next row (inc row): Ch 1. (1 sc. 1 dc) in first sc. *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 sc in next dc. (1 dc. 1 sc) in last sc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 3 rows 5 (5-4-3-0) time(s) more. 55 (59-59-61-65) sts.
All sizes: Cont even in pat until work from lower edge measures 17 (17-17-16½-16-16)" [43 (43- 43-42-40.5-40.5) cm] for Her Version or 18 (18-18-17½-17-17)" [45.5 (45.5-45.5-44.5-43-43) cm] for His Version, ending on a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row.
Work a further 6 (6-8-10-12-14) rows in pat.
Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew left shoulder seam.
Neckband: Ch 7.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 6 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures length to fit along neck edge, sewing in place as you work, taking care to allow stretch in seam.
Sew right shoulder and neckband seam.
Sew in sleeves, placing rows above markers along unworked sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Abbreviations

Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dc = Double crochet
Inc = Increase(ing)
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sctbl = Single crochet in back loop only of next stitch
Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook

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telsiacharis 59716 13

Sep 21, 2023

I am having a problem with the sleeves. According to the pattern, I have to repeat rows 14-16 zero times for the size I am doing. Which seems daft when the smallest size has a repeat of 5 times. Also the larger the sleeve, the smaller in length it is. Why is that? It's taken me months to get this far with it and I'm on the point of telling my husband there is no jumper and unpicking the whole thing.

Lakshman

May 05, 2021

Loved this pattern. I have been crocheting for three years now and this was my first sweater ever. With some help from a dear friend, I was able to follow the pattern. What I loved about it was it's precision. Everything was clear to the stitch. Thanks for this wonderful pattern and hoping to make more crochet pieces with the help of you guys! Cheers! )

bbit 8493128

Feb 02, 2019

Aloha! I have a question concerning the sleeve section. I am making the 2XL size. After your #13 I should have 63 sts. Then after increasing several times (#14-17) it states that I should have 61 sts. Is this a typo? What should the number of stitches be? This is my first attempt at making a sweater and am loving the pattern! Mahalo, Nancy

EditorLP

Feb 06, 2019

Hi Nancy, we're sorry you're having trouble with the sleeves. We see what you are referring to and it is a bit confusing. We would recommend asking the designers of the pattern from Caron Yarns at this page: https://www.yarnspirations.com/caron-adult-crochet-crew-neck-pullover/CAC0429-007991M.html. We hope this helps a little bit! - Editors of AllFreeCrochet

stevethemover 8809 787

Sep 09, 2018

Tried this craft? What did you think?

princess6860504

Aug 22, 2018

This sweater may not be suitable for a beginner, due to the fact that it has shaping involved. You will also need to be familiar with reading a diagram on how to piece the sweater together successfully. I appreciate a size inclusive pattern like this one. I think it is a good basic both for men and women. Just change up the color for the ladies -)

Delphine Bryant

Aug 14, 2018

Honestly, I have be crocheting for some years now and I have yet to make a sweater for my husband. It is not like he needs one because he has so many we actually have a tote full of just his sweaters that we have to put in storage at the end of winter. However, I want to make something special for this his birthday in December and I know he will be surprised at a sweater that I made myself.

Morehouse17

Jul 26, 2018

I have two grown boys that were never much for wearing sweaters when they were growing up. At this time, I do not think either of them still care that much about them. However, my brother can be seen sporting them during the winter and I really want to attempt this project. I know what he will be getting for Christmas this year.

SavingGreyce

Jan 21, 2018

I believe there is a typo at Sleeves Line 17. For the additional sizes, the repeat should be (0-3-4-5) NOT (5-4-3-0). I will adjust my rating, perhaps, once I have completed the sweater. Typos in patterns are frustrating.

maddockfamily 8188 802

Sep 09, 2018

So did you figure it out? Reversing these numbers would seem to make sense (longer arms for bigger people). Thanks for pointing this out!

Hippie Chick

Apr 28, 2017

I am impressed. I dont often see patterns that are geared more toward mean. I like it. This sweater has a very masculine look and would work very well in a business office setting when the work attire does not require you to wear a suit and tie. Very nice sweater for the winter and colder months of Fall.

Stephanie Hantz

Mar 31, 2017

My mother has been begging me to make her a sweater. I have to admit it is a bit daunting to take one the task of creating one, however the pattern looks easy enough. Also, the finished sweater looks really finished and well created. I think I will put this pattern on my To Do list.