If you’re searching for a timeless crochet sweater that’s comfortable, stylish, and beginner-friendly, the Everyday Blush Crochet Pullover Pattern is a wonderful choice.
Featuring a simple textured stitch pattern, classic fit, and cozy ribbed details, this pullover is perfect for everyday wear throughout the year.
Materials
- Caron® Simply Soft® Sunkissed™ (5 oz / 141.7 g, 248 yds / 227 m per ball)
- Yarn Weight: Medium #4
- For XS/S, you’ll need 5 balls.
- For M and L, you’ll need 6 balls.
- For XL and 2/3XL, you’ll need 7 balls.
- For 4/5XL, you’ll need 8 balls.
- Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Stitch markers, yarn needle
Skill Level
Easy
Sizes
To Fit 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 Chest
- XS/S: 41″ [104 cm]
- M: 45″ [114.5 cm]
- L: 48″ [122 cm]
- XL: 52″ [132 cm]
- 2/3XL: 58″ [147.5 cm]
- 4/5XL: 64″ [162.5 cm]
Gauge
13 stitches and 12 rows = 4″ (10 cm) in Body Pattern.
Abbreviations
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch = Chain(s)
- Cont = Continue(ity)
- Dc = Double Crochet
- Hdc = Half Double Crochet
- Hdc2tog = Yarn over hook and draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yarn over hook and draw through all loops on hook.
- Pat = Pattern
- Rem = Remaining
- Rep = Repeat
- Rnd = Round
- RS = Right Side
- Sc = Single Crochet
- Scbl = Single Crochet in Back Loop Only
- Sl st = Slip Stitch
- St(s) = Stitch(es)
- WS = Wrong Side
- Yoh = Yarn Over Hook
Instructions
The instructions are written for XS/S. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written XS/S (M-LXL-2/3XL-4/5XL). 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.
Note: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
Back
Ribbing
Ch 12.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 11 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Ribbing measures 20 (22–23½–25½–28½–31½)” [51 (56–59.5–65–72.5–80) cm], when slightly stretched, ending on a WS row.
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Work 67 (73–79–85–95–103) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn. Place marker at end of last row.
Proceed in pat as follows. See diagram on page 4.
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for Body Pat until work from marked row measures 14½ (14½–15–15–15–15)” [37 (37–38–38–38–38) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape armholes
Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 (4–4–6–6–8) sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to last 4 (4–4–6–6–8) sts. Turn.
Leave rem sts unworked.
Cont even in Body Pat on rem 59 (65–71–73–83–87) sts until armhole measures 7½ (8–8–8½–8½–9)” [19 (20.5–20.5–21.5–21.5–23) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 15 (18–20–21–26–28) sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn. 15 (18–20–21–26–28) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Fasten off.
With RS facing, skip next 25 (25–27–27–27–27) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over same st as last sl st and next st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Pat to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. 15 (18–20–21–26–28) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Fasten off.
Front
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Cont even in Body Pat until armhole measures 5½ (6–6–6½–6½–7)” [14 (15–15–16.5–16.5–18) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 19 (22–24–25–30–32) sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 2nd row once. 15 (18–20–21–26–28) sts.
Cont even in Body Pat until armhole measures same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a RS row. Fasten off.
With RS facing, skip next 17 (17–19–19–19–19) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over same st as last sl st and next st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
1st row: Pat to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more, then 1st row once. 15 (18–20–21–26–28) sts.
Cont even in Body Pat until armhole measures same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a RS row. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Ribbing
Ch 9.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 8 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Ribbing measures approx 10 (10½–10½–11–11–11½)” [25.5 (26.5–26.5–28–28–29) cm], when slightly stretched, ending on a WS row.
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Work 37 (39–39–41–41–43) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn. Place marker at end of last row.
Proceed in pat as follows.
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for Body Pat for 3 more rows.
Shape sides
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first st. 1 hdc in each st to last st. 2 hdc in last st. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dc in first st. Sl st in next st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in last st. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row.
5th row: As 1st row.
6th row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
7th row: As 3rd row.
8th row: As 6th row.
Rep last 8 rows 4 times more. 57 (59–59–61–61–63) sts.
Cont even in Body Pat until work from marked row measures 17″ [43 cm], ending on a WS row. Place markers at each end of last row.
Work a further 3 (3–3–5–5–7) rows even in pat. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband
Ch 6.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 5 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Neckband measures length to fit around neck edge, when slightly stretched, ending on a WS row.
Fasten off. Sew neckband seam. Place neckband seam at left shoulder seam and sew long edge of Neckband to neck edge, stretching neckband slightly to fit.
Sew in sleeves, placing rows above markers along unworked sts of Body to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Wrap up
The Everyday Blush Crochet Pullover Pattern is a cozy and stylish sweater that’s perfect for everyday wear. With its simple construction and beautiful texture, it’s a rewarding project you’ll enjoy making and wearing.
