Looking for a stylish yet calming crochet project? This Free Tropical Breeze Crochet Pullover Pattern combines airy textures with a relaxed, effortless design that feels like a soft ocean breeze on a sunny day.
Perfect for everyday wear or handmade gifting, this beautiful pullover brings comfort and style together in every stitch.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Materials
- Yarn: RED HEART® Boutique Treasure™
- Yarn Weight: Super Bulky (Weight 6)
- Amount: 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls – Color: 1901 Mosaic
- Hook: Susan Bates® Crochet Hook 6mm [US J-10]
- Yarn needle
Gauge:
12 sts = 4” (10 cm); 12 rows = 4” (10 cm) in Griddle stitch pattern.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Abbreviations
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- hdc = halfdouble crochet]
- sc = single crochet
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified
- * = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Instructions
Gauge Swatch
Ch 14.
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook (beginning ch does not count as a st), [dc in next ch, sc in next ch] 5 times, hdc in last ch, turn — 12 sts.
Rows 2–12: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc in first st, [dc in next sc, sc in next dc] 5 times, hdc in last st, turn.
Resulting gauge swatch should measure 4” x 4” (10 x 10 cm). If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge.
Special Stitches
- dc2tog = [Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops] 2 times, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.
- sc2tog = [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Pattern Stitch (Griddle Stitch)
(multiple of 2 sts)
Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook (beginning ch does not count as a st), *dc in next ch, sc in next ch; repeat from * across to last ch, hdc in last ch, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc in first st, *dc in next sc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to last st, hdc in last st, turn.
Repeat Row 2 for pattern.
Sizes
Directions are for size Extra Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, and 3X are in parentheses.
Finished Bust: 28 (32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52)” [71 (81.5, 91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm]
Finished Length: 19¾ (20¼, 21, 21½, 22, 22½, 23)”
Back
Ch 44 (50, 56, 62, 68, 74, 80).
Row 1: Work Row 1 of Griddle st pattern —42 (48, 54, 60, 66, 72, 78) sts. Repeat Row 2 of Griddle st pattern until piece measures 13” (33 cm) from beginning, ending on a wrong side row.
Shape Armholes
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, slip st in first 2 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) sts, ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc in next st, continue in Griddle st pattern as established across to last 3 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) sts, hdc in next st; leave remaining sts unworked, turn—38 (42, 46, 52, 58, 64, 68) sts.
Sizes Extra Small, Medium, Large, 1X, and 2X only:
Row 2 (decrease row): Ch 2, hdc in first hdc, dc2tog, continue in Griddle stitch pattern as established across to last 3 sts, sc2tog, hdc in last hdc, turn — 36 (44, 50, 56, 62) sts.
Sizes Small and 3X only:
Row 2 (decrease row): Ch 2, hdc in first hdc, sc2tog, continue in Griddle st pattern as established across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, hdc in last hdc, turn—40 (66) sts.
Size 2X only:
Row 3: Repeat Row 2 of size Small — 60 sts.
Size 3X only:
Row 3: Repeat Row 2 of size Extra Small — 64 sts.
All sizes:
Work even in Griddle st pattern until armhole measures 6 (6½, 7, 7½, 8, 8½, 9)”[15 (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm], ending on a wrong side row.
Shape Neck
Row 1 (right side): Ch 2, hdc in first 6 (8,10, 13, 16, 18, 20) sts, place marker in last hdc made, sc in next 24 sts, hdc in next st, place marker in last hdc made, hdc in each remaining st, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, hdc in each st across to and including first marked st, sc in each st across to next marked st, hdc in next marked st and in each st across to last 4 sts, sc in last 4 sts, turn — 6 (8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 20) sts on each shoulder between 24 center sc.
Fasten off sizes Extra Small and Small only. Move markers up for sizes Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, and 3X.
Sizes Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, and 3X only
Shape First Shoulder
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, slip st in first 4 sts, ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, hdc in each st across to and including first marked st; leave remaining sts unworked—10 (13, 16, 18, 20) sts. Fasten off.
Shape Second Shoulder
Row 1 (right side): Join yarn with slip st in 2nd marked st, ch 2, hdc in same st and in each st across to last 7 sts, sc in next 3 sts; leave remaining 4 sts unworked—10 (13, 16, 18, 20) sts. Fasten off.
Front
Work same as back
Sleever (Make 2)
Ch 34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56).
Row 1: Work Row 1 of Griddle st pattern — 32 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts.
Repeat Row 2 of Griddle st pattern until sleeve measures 9” (23 cm) from beginning, ending on a wrong side row.
Shape Cap
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, slip st in first 2 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4, 5) sts, ch 2, hdc in next st, continue in Griddle st pattern as established across to last 3 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) sts, hdc in next st; leave remaining sts unworked—28 (28, 30, 34, 38, 42, 44) sts.
Row 2 (decrease row): Ch 2, turn; hdc in first hdc, sc2tog, continue in Griddle st pattern as established across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, hdc in last hdc—26 (26, 28, 32, 36, 40, 42) sts.
Row 3 (decrease row): Ch 2, turn; hdc in first hdc, dc2tog, continue in Griddle st pattern as established across to last 3 sts, sc2tog, hdc in last hdc—24 (24, 26, 30, 34, 38, 40) sts.
Size Extra Small only:
Rows 4–12: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 four times, then repeat Row 2 once more—6 sts. Fasten off.
Sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, and 3X only:
Rows 4–13 (15, 17, 17, 17, 19): Repeat Rows 2 and 3 five (six, seven, seven, seven, eight) times—4 (2, 2, 6, 10, 8) sts. Fasten off.
Assembly
Sew shoulder seams. Set in and sew sleeves.
Sew sleeve and side seams.
Ribbing
Ch 36.
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—35 sts.
Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, working back loops only, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), working back loops only, dc in each sc across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, working back loops only, sc in each dc across, sc in top of beginning ch, turn.
Repeat Rows 2–5 until ribbing fits around bottom edge of pullover. Fasten off.
Sew edge of ribbing around bottom edge of pullover. Sew first and last rows of ribbing
together.
Finishing
Weave in all ends.
Final Thoughts
This Free Tropical Breeze Crochet Pullover Pattern combines beautiful texture with a relaxed, effortless style that’s perfect for everyday wear.
Take your time enjoying each stitch, and you’ll create a cozy handmade sweater that feels light, comfortable, and timeless.