Granny Crochet Pullover
The Granny Crochet Pullover is a great way to keep warm and look stylish at the same time. The crochet sweater is a lovely brown color and features a turtleneck and a longer length, so you will have adequate coverage for those chilly fall days. The charming granny motif creates an openwork pattern, so you will be able to show off any top you choose to wear underneath. This cozy piece is very feminine and functional. You will love wearing it once the temperature starts to drop and it pairs nicely with both jeans and dress pants. The possibilities are endless when it comes to this crochet sweater pattern. Work it up today to see for yourself.
Crochet HookL/11 or 8 mm hook
Yarn Weight(5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge9 hdc and 7 rows = 4" [10 cm]. Motif = Approx 6" [16.5 cm] square.
Materials:
- Patons® MistyTM (3.5 oz/100 g; 143 yds/131 m), Fawn Fur (94005)
- Sizes XS/S = 4 balls, M = 5 balls, L = 5 balls, XL = 6 balls, 2/3XL = 7 balls, 4/5XL = 8 balls
- Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- 2 stitch markers
Sizes
To fit bust 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
Extra-Small/Small: 38" [ 96.5 cm ]
Medium: 41" [ 104 cm ]
Large: 45" [ 114.5 cm ]
Extra-Large: 49" [ 124.5 cm ]
2/3 X-Large: 56" [ 142 cm ]
4/5 X-Large: 63" [ 160 cm ]
Instructions
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). 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.
Basic Motif:
Ch 5. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring. See Diagram on page 3.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc). [3 dc. (Ch 2. 4 dc) 3 times] in ring. Ch 2. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
2nd rnd: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). *Skip next 2 dc. 1 dc in next dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp.** 1 dc in next dc. Ch 2. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 5.
3rd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 ch and 2 dc. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *(3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 4. Skip next: (dc, ch 2, dc).** 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * twice more, then from * to ** once. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Join 2 Motifs:
Work 1st and 2nd rnds as given for Basic Motif.
3rd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 ch and 2 dc. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *(3 dc. Ch 1. Sl st in corner ch-2 sp of adjoining Motif. Ch 1. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp.* 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Sl st in corresponding dc of adjoining Motif. Ch 4. Sl st in corresponding dc of adjoining Motif. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * to * once more. [1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 4. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp] twice. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 4. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Join 3 Motifs:
Work 1st and 2nd rnds as given for Basic Motif.
3rd rnd: Sl st in each of next 2 ch and 2 dc. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. *(3 dc. Ch 1. Sl st in corner ch-2 sp of adjoining Motif. Ch 1. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp.** 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Sl st in corresponding dc of adjoining Motif. Ch 4. Sl st in corresponding dc of adjoining Motif. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * once more, then from * to ** once. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 4. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (3 dc. Ch 2. 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 4. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Fasten off.
Front
Make 14 (14 -14 -14-18-18) Motifs, joining as shown in Diagram on page 4.
Back
Note: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
Ch 47 (56-65-73-74-89).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn.
45 (54-63-71-72-87) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg measures 19½" [49.5 cm], ending on WS row. Fasten off.
Shape armholes: 1st row: (RS). Skip first 2 (6-10-14-8-14) hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2(6-10-14-8-14) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
41 (42-43-43-56-59) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until armhole measures 3 (4-5-6-7-8) ” [7.5 (10-12.5-15-18-20.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
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Sleeves
Ch 24 (24-24-24-26-27).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn.
22 (22-22-22-24-25) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: (Inc row). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next 3 (1-1-1-1-1) row(s): Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 4 (2-2-2-2-2) rows 3 (0-2-2-3-6) times more. 30 (24-28-28-32-39) hdc.
Next row: (Inc row). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next 5 (3-3-3-3-3) rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 6 (4-4-4-4-4) rows 1 (5-4-5-4-2) time(s) more. 34 (36-38-40-42-45) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 18 (18-18½-18½-17½-16)" [45.5(45.5-47-47-44.5-40.5) cm]. PM at each end of last row. Work further 1 (2-4-5-3-5) row(s) even.
Shape top: 1st row: Sl st in each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 4 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Sl st in each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 sc in next st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 4 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Rep last row 3 times more. Fasten off.
Finishing
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew side and shoulder seams, noting Motif at each Front shoulder will fold over into each Back shoulder. Lay garment on a flat surface. Mark shoulders and sides.
Sew Sleeve seams to markers. Sew in sleeves, placing rows above markers along skipped sts of front and back to form square armholes.
Lower edging: With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to first hdc at bottom lower edge. Ch 2. Work 86 (96-106-114-128-146) hdc evenly around lower edge. Join with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join with sl st to first hdc. Fasten off.
Collar: (Worked sideways).
Ch 17.
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc) and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 15 dc.
2nd row: Ch 2 (does not count as st). 1 hdc in first st. 1 dcbp around each dc to last dc. 1 hdc in last st. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc. 1 dcfp around each st to last hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows until Collar measures length to fit around neck edge (when slightly stretched). Fasten off.
Beg at left back seam, sew Collar around neck edge, matching WS of Collar with RS of garment. Sew Collar seam, reversing for turn back.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Inc = Increase(ing)
- PM = Place marker
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd(s) = Round(s)
- RS = Right side
- Sl st = Slip stitch
- Sp(s) = Space(s)
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong side
- Yoh = Yarn over hoo
