Hello Everyone!
Despite this ridiculous heat wave we are technically in fall and since I started this sweater before the temperatures went up I figured I’d finish it up nd publish it despite the unusual weather. at worst you can make it now and as soon as the temperatures drop back down to fall weather you have a nice cozy warm sweater.
This sweater is made using beginner friendly stitches, a bulky yarn, and large hook making it not only work up quickly but be extra comfy and squishy. It’s made much larger than your actual size be a bulky fluffy sweater that you can just wrap up in.
The simple stitches and large hook makes for a perfect project for beginner crocheters or the advanced crocheter looking for something quick, fun, and functional.
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Let’s get hooking!
Supplies
I made the extra large size and it used about 9 balls of Atlas bulky yarn from Ice Yarns. You can use any weight 5 yarn that matches gauge but I do suggest this yarn it is super cozy and soft.
9mm crochet hook.
7mm crochet hook.
Darning needle.
Scissors.
Abbreviations
Ch- Chain
DC- Double crochet
HDC- Half double crochet
Slst- Slip stitch
FPDC- Front post double crochet
BPDC- Back post double crochet
Notes
Gauge= 5 stitches=3 inches 2 rows= 1 inch.
Sweater is made to be 25 inches wider in total than the measurements for your size. You can also take your own measurements and follow the custom sizing option that will be provided.
Sweater Pattern
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Front
Row 1- Work (46-Extra Small)(48-Small)(50-Medium)(51-Large)(54-Extra Large)(56-2X)(59-3X)(61-4X)(62-5X) Foundation HDC.
Rows 2-40- Ch 1, turn, work 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Row 41- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in first (11-Extra Small)(12-Small)(13-Medium)(13-Large)(15-Extra Large)(16-2X)(17-3X)(18-4X)(19-5X) stitches.
Row 42-50-Ch 1, turn, work 1 HDC in each of the stitches across you just worked.
Tie off.
On the opposite side count in the number of stitches you were to work in row 41. Tie on to that stitch and working towards the closest edge of your sweater work 1 HDC in each stitch across including the stitch you tied on to. Repeat rows 42-50.
For custom sizing take your measurement at the widest point of your torso and add as many inches to that as you would like based off how baggy you want the sweater. I added 25 inches. Multiply the number you got by 1.6. This is how many stitches fir into an inch with the gauge I used. Follow the rest of the pattern accordingly. You will use this measurement and size for the front and back panel.
Back
Row 1- Work (46-Extra Small)(48-Small)(50-Medium)(51-Large)(54-Extra Large)(56-2X)(59-3X)(61-4X)(62-5X) Foundation HDC.
Rows 2-45- Ch 1, turn, work 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Row 46- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in first (11-Extra Small)(12-Small)(13-Medium)(13-Large)(15-Extra Large)(16-2X)(17-3X)(18-4X)(19-5X) stitches.
Rows 47-50- Row 42-50-Ch 1, turn, work 1 HDC in each of the stitches across you just worked.
Tie off
On the opposite side count in the number of stitches you were to work in row 46. Tie on to that stitch and working towards the closest edge of your sweater work 1 HDC in each stitch across including the stitch you tied on to. Repeat rows 47-50.
Tie off.
Sewing together
Place your front and back panel together and sew the top across the stitches you worked in rows 41 and 46. Weave in the ends from sewing in to secure.
From the bottom up sew your sides together until you have (16- Extra Small)(17-Small)(18-Medium)(18-Large)(19-Extra Large)(20-2X)(22-3X)(22-4X)(23-5X) rows left. Weave in your tails to secure.
If you are custom sizing sew it up and try it on until you have as much space in the armpit area as you would like to have. Follow the rest of the pattern the same.
Sleeves
Tie on in the armpit. (You will do this on both sides.)
Row 1- Ch 1, and work 1 HDC in the side of each row around. Join to beginning with slst. (34-Extra Small)(36-Small)(38-Medium)(38-Large)(40-Extra Large)(42-2X)(46-3X)(46-4X)(48-5X)
Rows 2-(22-Extra Small)(22-Small)(22-Medium)(23-Large)(23-Extra Large)(23-2X)(24-3X)(24-4X)(24-5X)- Ch 1, turn, work 1 HDC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row (23-Extra small, small, medium)(24-Large, extra large, 2X)(25-3X, 4X, 5X)- Ch 1, work 1 HDC in the first 2 stitches, *Work 1 HDC decrease in the next 2 stitches, HDC in the next 2 stitches* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row (24- Extra small, small, medium)(25-Large, extra large, 2X)(26-3X, 4X, 5X)- Ch 1, *HDC in the next stitch, work 1 HDC decrease in the next 2 stitches* Repeat * around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row-(25- Extra small, small, medium)(26- Large, extra large, 2X)(27- 3X, 4X, 5X)- Ch 2, turn, work 1 DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row -(26- Extra small, small, medium)(27-Large, extra large, 2X)(28- 3X, 4X, 5X)- Row (29- Extra small, small, medium)(30- Large, extra large, 2X)(31- 3X, 4X, 5X)– Ch 2, turn, alternate FPDC and BPDC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off.
Neckline
Tie on at any area of your neckline. I chose one of the corners.
Row 1- Ch 2, work 1 DC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 2-3 Ch 2, turn, alternate FPDC and BPDC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Row 4-5 Switch to your 7mm hook. Ch 2, turn, alternate FPDC and BPDC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off. Weave in ends.
Bottom edging.
Tie on in one of the edges of the bottom of your sweater.
Row 1- Ch 2, turn, work 1 DC in each stitch around including the one you tied onto. Join to beginning with slst.
Rows 2-5- Ch 2, turn, alternate FPDC and BPDC in each stitch around. Join to beginning with slst.
Tie off. Weave in ends.
Before we go…
As always I hope you all enjoyed today’s pattern, this was super fun for me to make as I don’t get to do big projects with bulky yarn very often. Plus this is the first pull over sweater I have ever made for myself and I am a huge fan of baggy cozy sweaters in the fall months.
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Once again I hope you enjoyed today’s pattern and as always happy hooking!
This is a beautiful sweater and I am looking forward to making it in hunter green. This will be my first project that is not a hat or scarf. I went to order the yarn and I noticed that it is acrylic; I am wondering how it holds up to washing and if it pills. Thank you, in advance, for answering.
I have not used this bulky specifically in a lot of washes yet but I have used similar acrylics from this company in different weights and as long as you wash it on gentle with cold water and either lay flat to dry or tumble dry I have noticed little to no pilling.