When the seasons shift, having a reliable, go-to layer is an absolute must, and the Free Sandstone Crochet Pullover Pattern is the ultimate structural project.
Featuring a beautifully relaxed silhouette, an elegant double crochet cluster construction, and an effortless drape, this gorgeous wardrobe staple delivers a highly polished look while remaining completely free and engaging to make!
Because the front and back are completely identical, this versatile sweater can be pulled on either way for effortless everyday wear.
Grab your hook, pick out your favorite self-striping colorway, and let’s start stitching.
Pattern Details & Materials
Before picking up your hook, let’s review the sizing, structure, and required tools to prepare your workspace.
Skill Level
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Easy+
Sizes
- S-L (1X-2X)
- Finished Bust: About 56 (62) in. (142 (157.5) cm)
- Finished Length: About 26 (28) in. (66 (71) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smaller size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
Materials
- Yarn: Lion Brand® Shawl In A Ball® (Art. #828), #303 Namaste Neutrals, 6 (8) balls
- Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.5 mm)
- Notions: Lion Brand® large-eyed blunt needle
Gauge
- 10 (Dc-Cl) sts + 6 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm).
- BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Abbreviations
- beg = begin(ning)(s)
- ch = chain
- dc = double crochet
- rep = repeat
- RS = right side
- sl st = slip stitch
- st(s) = stitch(es)
Stitch Explanations & Project Notes
Stitch Explanations
- Dc-Cl (double crochet cluster): Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in same st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.
- dc2tog (dc 2 sts together): (Yarn over, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook – 1 st decreased.
Notes
- Pullover is made in 4 pieces: Front, Back and 2 Sleeves.
- Pieces have variations in color and do not match. As yarn flows from color to color, you can choose to start piece with a certain shade to get desired shade and you can work from outside or inside of ball.
- Front and back are identical so sweater can be worn either way.
Instructions
Back
Ch 73 (81).
Row 1: Dc-Cl in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch do not count as a st) and in each ch across – 70 (78) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, Dc-Cl in first st, Dc-Cl in each st to end of row.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 24 (26) in. (61 (66) cm) from beg.
Shape Right Neck/Shoulder
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, turn, Dc-Cl in first 25 (28) sts, dc2tog – 26 (29) sts. Leave remaining sts unworked for Back neck and right shoulder.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog over first 2 sts, Dc-Cl in each st to end of row – 25 (28) sts.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, Dc-Cl in first st, Dc-Cl to last 2 sts, dc2tog – 24 (27) sts.
Fasten off.
Shape Left Neck Shoulder
From RS, skip next 16 (18) unworked sts following Row 1 of Right Neck/Shoulder. Join yarn with a sl st in next st.
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, dc2tog over joining st and next st, Dc-Cl in each st to end of row – 26 (29) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, Dc-Cl in first st, Dc-Cl to last 2 sts, dc2tog – 25 (28) sts.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog over first 2 sts, Dc-Cl in each st to end of row – 24 (27) sts.
Fasten off.
Front
Work same as Back.
Sleeves (make 2)
Ch 27 (30).
Row 1: Dc-Cl in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped ch do not count as a st) and in each ch across – 24 (27) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, Dc-Cl in first st, Dc-Cl in each st to end of row.
Rows 3 and 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 5 (Increase Row): Ch 3, turn, 2 Dc-Cl in first st, Dc-Cl in each st to last st, 2 Dc-Cl in last st – 26 (29) sts.
Rep Rows 3-5 for 3 (5) more times – 32 (39) sts.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 16 in. (40.5 cm) from beg.
Fasten off.
Finishing
Join yarn with a sl st and working through both thicknesses, sl st shoulder seams together.
Fasten off.
Place markers on each side of Front and Back 7 (8) in (18 (20.5) cm) below shoulder seams.
Join yarn with a slip st and working through both thicknesses, sl st tops of Sleeves to Front and Back between markers.
Fasten off.
Join yarn with a sl st and working through both thicknesses, sl st side and Sleeve seams together.
Neckband
From RS, join yarn with a sl st in either shoulder seam.
Row 1: Ch 3, work 48 Dc-Cl evenly spaced around neck opening; join with sl st in top of beg ch.
Row 2: Ch 3, Dc-Cl in each Dc-Cl around; join with sl st in top of beg ch.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Happy Crocheting!
Congratulations on completing your Free Sandstone Crochet Pullover Pattern!
By carefully assembling the panels and crafting those gorgeous rich cluster textures, you have brought this beautiful garment to life.
Throw this timeless everyday staple over any casual outfit, feel the satisfying warmth of your work, and enjoy the effortless fit and structural drape of your lovely new masterwork!
