Nothing beats the comfort of a handmade sweater! This Free Calm Waters Crochet Pullover Pattern features a cozy turtleneck, beautiful texture, and a relaxed silhouette that’s perfect for chilly days and everyday wear.
Whether you’re crocheting for yourself or as a thoughtful handmade gift, this timeless pullover is sure to become a wardrobe favorite.
Skill Level
Easy
Sizes
To Fit Bust/Chest Measurement
- XS/S: 28–34″ [71–86.5 cm]
- M: 36–38″ [91.5–96.5 cm]
- L: 40–42″ [101.5–106.5 cm]
- XL: 44–46″ [112–117 cm]
- 2/3XL: 48–54″ [122–137 cm]
- 4/5XL: 56–62″ [142–157.5 cm]
Finished Bust/Chest
- XS/S: 37″ [94 cm]
- M: 40½” [103 cm]
- L: 44½” [113 cm]
- XL: 49″ [124.5 cm]
- 2/3XL: 55″ [140 cm]
- 4/5XL: 63″ [160 cm]
Materials
- Caron® Simply Soft® (Heathers: 5 oz/141.7 g; 250 yds/228 m)
- 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls for sizes XS/S (M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL)
OR
- Caron® Simply Soft® (Solids: 6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)
- Color: Ocean (39759)
- 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) balls for sizes XS/S (M, L, XL, 2/3XL, 4/5XL)
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- 4 stitch markers
Gauge
13 sts and 11 rows = 4″ [10 cm] in pattern.
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
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.
Back
Ribbing
Ch 10.
Row 1: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 9 sc.
Row 2: 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:
Row 1: (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.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: 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 10 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row.
Shape Left Neck
Row 1: (RS). Ch 1. Pat across 19 (19-20-21-24-24) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 13 (13-14-15-18-18) sts rem.
Work 3 rows 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. Turn.
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 3 rows 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.
Row 1: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 9 sc.
Row 2: 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:
Row 1: (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.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: 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.
Row 4 (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.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Row 6 (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 1 (3-3-4-6-7) times more. 39 (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 7 (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.
Collar
Ch 32.
Row 1: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 31 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Collar (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 Collar seam, reversing seam for turnback.
Sew in sleeves, placing rows above markers along unworked sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Conclusion
This Free Calm Waters Crochet Pullover Pattern is a timeless sweater project featuring a cozy turtleneck and an easy-to-follow stitch pattern.
Whether you’re crocheting for yourself or as a handmade gift, this pullover is sure to become a favorite wardrobe staple.
