Big Easy Crochet Pullover

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Caron® Simply Soft® Taupe
Sizes
XS/S - 5 balls
M - 6 balls
L - 7 balls
XL - 8 balls
2/3XL - 9 balls
4/5XL - 10 balls

• Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
• Stitch markers.

SIZES
To fit bust measurement
XS/S: 28-34"
M: 36-38"
L: 40-42"
XL: 44-46"
2/3XL: 48-54"
4/5XL: 56-62"

Finished bust
XS/S: 41"
M: 45"
L: 48"
XL: 52"
2/3XL: 58"
4/5XL: 64"

GAUGE
13 sts and 12 rows = 4" in Body Pat.

DIRECTIONS:

The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown throughout the pattern. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. Note: Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st. To print the templates, click on the "Download Project PDF" button (above).

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 sctbl in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until Ribbing measures 20 (22-23 1/2-25 1/2-28 1/2- 31 1/2)", 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
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 14 1/2 (14 1/2-15-15-15-15)", 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 7 1/2 (8-8-8 1/2-8 1/2-9)", 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 5 1/2 (6-6-6 1/2-6 1/2-7)", 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 sctbl in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until Ribbing measures approx 10 (10 1/2-10 1/2-11-11-11 1/2)", 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", 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 sctbl 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.

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Hdc2tog = Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd = Round
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sctbl = Single crochet through back loop
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yoh = Yarn over hook
WS = Wrong side