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Adult Crochet Crew Neck Pullover

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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.

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

  1. 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]

  2. 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

  1. **Ribbing: Ch 10.

  2. 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 9 sc. 

  3. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.

  4. 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.

  5. Next row: (WS). Ch 1. Work 61 (67- 73-81-91-103) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn. 

  6. Proceed in pat as follows:

  7. 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.

  8. 2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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.**

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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. 

  15. Fasten off.

Front

  1. Work from ** to ** as given for Back.

  2. 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. 

  3. Shape left neck: 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Pat across 19 (19-20-21-24- 24) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.

  4. 2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.

  5. 3rd row: Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.

  6. Rep last 2 rows twice more. 13 (13- 14-15-18-18) sts rem.

  7. Work 1 row even in pat. Fasten off.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. Next row: Ch 3. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.

  11. Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.

  12. Rep last 2 rows twice more. 13 (13- 14-15-18-18) sts rem.

  13. Work 1 row even in pat.

  14. 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

  1. Ribbing: Ch 10.

  2. 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 9 sc. 

  3. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.

  4. 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

  5. Next row: (WS). Ch 1. Work 31 (31- 33-33-35-37) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn. 

  6. Proceed in pat as follows:

  7. 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.

  8. 2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 5th row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  12. 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.

  13. Rep 3rd to 6th rows 2 (3-3-4-6-7) times more. 43 (47-49-53-63-69) sts.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. Next row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.

  17. Rep last 3 rows 5 (5-4-3-0) time(s) more. 55 (59-59-61-65) sts.

  18. 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.

  19. Work a further 6 (6-8-10-12-14) rows in pat. 

  20. Fasten off.

Finishing

  1. Sew left shoulder seam. 

  2. Neckband: Ch 7.

  3. 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 6 sc. 

  4. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.

  5. 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.

  6. Sew right shoulder and neckband seam.

  7. Sew in sleeves, placing rows above markers along unworked sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Abbreviations

  1. Beg = Beginning

  2. Ch = Chain(s)

  3. Cont = Continue(ity)

  4. Dc = Double crochet

  5. Inc = Increase(ing)

  6. Pat = Pattern

  7. Rem = Remaining

  8. Rep = Repeat

  9. RS = Right side

  10. Sc = Single crochet

  11. Sctbl = Single crochet in back loop only of next stitch

  12. Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook

  13. Sl st = Slip stitch

  14. Sp(s) = Space(s)

  15. St(s) = Stitch(es)

  16. WS = Wrong side

  17. Yoh = Yarn over hook

Project Diagram

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