Stay warm and comfortable with this rugged yet timeless Free Hunter’s Trail Crochet Pullover Pattern.
Featuring classic ribbing, an easy textured stitch, and a relaxed fit, this cozy crochet sweater is perfect for everyday wear.
Designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, this pullover is a great project for crocheters who love clean lines and wearable handmade pieces.
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
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]
Finished Chest
- XS/S: 42″ [107 cm]
- M: 46″ [117 cm]
- L: 50″ [127 cm]
- XL: 54″ [137 cm]
- 2/3XL: 58″ [147 cm]
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
Materials Needed
- Red Heart® Super Saver® yarn 4
- Color: Medium Thyme (0406) 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) balls
- Sizes U.S. I/9 [5.5 mm] and U.S. J/10 [6 mm] Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge. Susan Bates® Yarn needle.
Gauge
12 hdc and 9 rows = 4″ [10 cm] with larger hook.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Approx = Approximately
- Beg = Beginning
- Ch(s) = Chain(s)
- Dc = Double crochet
- Dcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at back of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice – 1 dcbp made
- Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next st at front of work inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice – 1 dcfp made
- Hdc = Half double crochet
- Hdc2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in next st) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
- Pat = Pattern
- 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 hook
You can find the free pattern below, or you can purchase the ad-free printable PDF from my shop.
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
With smaller hook. Ch 65 (71-77-83-89).
Foundation row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 63 (69-75-81-87) dc.
1st row: (WS). Ch 2. Skip first st, *1 dcfp into next st. 1 dcbp into next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts, ending with 1 dcfp in next st. 1 hdc into top of beg ch-2. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Skip first st. *1 dcbp in next st. 1 dcfp in next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts, ending with 1 dcbp in next st. 1 hdc into top of beg ch-2. Turn.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows of Rib Pat pat until work from beg measures 2½” [6.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Body
Change to larger hook.
1st row: (RS). Ch 2 (counts as hdc). Skip first st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 63 (69-75-81-87) hdc.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 16½” [42 cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape Armholes
1st row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 9 (11-13-15-16) sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to last 8 (10-12-14-15) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 47 (49-51-53-57) hdc.
Cont even until work from beg measures 25 (25½-26-26½-26½)” [63.5 (65-66-67-67.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Right Shoulder Shaping
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc in each of next 11 (12-13-14-16) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 12 (13-14-15-17) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. 11 (12-13-14-16) hdc.
Work even until work from beg measures 26 (26½-27-27½-27)” [66 (67.5-68.5-70-70) cm] from beginning. Fasten off.
Left Shoulder Shaping
1st row: (RS). Skip first 23 sts to the left of right shoulder shaping. With larger hook, join yarn with sl st in next st. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 12 (13-14-15-17) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts. 1 hdc2tog. 11 (12-13-14-16) hdc.
Work even until work from beg measures 26 (26½-27-27½-27)” [66 (67.5-68.5-70-70) cm] from beginning. Fasten off.
Bottom Edging
1st row: (RS). With smaller hook, join yarn with sl st in first ch of foundation row. Sl st in each ch to end of row. Fasten off.
Front
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Cont even until work from beg measures 22½ (23-23½-24-24)” [57 (58.5-60-61-61) cm], ending on a WS row. Turn.
Left Shoulder Shaping
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of next 15 (16-17-18-20) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 16 (17-18-19-21) hdc.
2nd row: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 14 (15-16-17-19) hdc.
3rd row: Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row to last 2 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 12 (13-14-15-17) hdc.
4th row: Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. 11 (12-13-14-16) hdc.
Work even in hdc until front measures same as back to shoulders. Fasten off.
Right Shoulder Shaping
1st row: (RS). Skip first 15 sts to the left of right shoulder shaping. With larger hook, join yarn with sl st in next st. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 16 (17-18-19-21) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row to last 2 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 14 (15-16-17-19) hdc.
3rd row: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 12 (13-14-15-17) hdc.
4th row: Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row to last 2 sts. 1 hdc2tog. Turn. 11 (12-13-14-16) hdc.
Work even in hdc until front measures same as back to shoulders. Fasten off.
Bottom Edging
Work same as back bottom edging
Sleeves
With smaller hook, ch 33.
Foundation row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 31 dc.
Work even in rib pat as given for Back until work from beg measures 2½” [6.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Change to larger hook.
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Skip first st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 33 hdc.
4th row: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 7 (11-13-17-17) times more. 47 (55-59-67-67) hdc.
Sizes XS/S, M and L only:
Next 2 rows: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn. 49 (57-61) hdc.
Next 3 rows: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows 4 (2-1) times more. 57 (61-63) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 22½ (23½-23½-23½-23½)” [57 (60-60-60-60) cm].
Fasten off.
Bottom Edging
Work same as back bottom edging.
Finishing
Sew front to back to end of row left shoulder.
Neckband
1st row: (RS). With smaller hook, join yarn with a sl st to neck edge of right shoulder seam. Ch 3 (counts as dc). Work 65 dc evenly-spaced around neckline. Join with sl st to top of ch-3.
Work even in rib pat as given for Back until neckband measures 1½” [4 cm], ending on a WS row.
Next row: Sl st in each st to end of row. Fasten off. Sew right shoulder seam and side of neckband. Set in sleeves, using square-indented construction. Sew sleeve and side seams.
In Summary
This classic crochet pullover is a warm and timeless wardrobe staple with a comfortable relaxed fit. Perfect for layering on cool days, it’s a stylish handmade sweater you’ll wear for years.
