Valley Yarns Cadiz Pullover Crochet Pattern

Valley Yarns Cadiz Pullover

What Is Being Made

The Cadiz Pullover is a lightweight, enclosed-waist poncho designed by Sara Delaney. This crochet garment features a comfortable fit available in six sizes ranging from 32 inches to 52 inches in finished width. The design combines practicality with visual interest through strategic stitch work and color work, making it suitable for layering while maintaining breathability.

Techniques Used

This intermediate-level crochet pattern employs several key techniques to create its distinctive appearance and structure:

• Cable Details: The pattern incorporates simple cable stitches (fpdc and front post double crochet) positioned strategically throughout the garment to add texture and visual depth without overwhelming the design
• Ombre Stripes: Color work appears at the hem and neckline using an ombre effect created by alternating between the main color and coordinating accent colors, building visual interest through gradual color transitions
• Waist Shaping: The enclosed waist is achieved through decreasing stitches (dc2tog) and strategic stitch placement to create a fitted silhouette that keeps the wearer snug and warm
• Sleeve Integration: Sleeves are worked directly into the body using foundation double crochet (fdc) technique, with markers placed to indicate cable positions

Stitches Used

The Cadiz Pullover utilizes fundamental crochet stitches executed with precision:

• Double Crochet (dc): The primary stitch forming the main fabric, worked in rounds to create the body structure
• Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): Used for the cable details, this stitch wraps around the post of the previous row to create raised texture
• Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc): Works in conjunction with fpdc to create the ribbed stripe pattern at the neckline
• Single Crochet (sc): Used for finishing rounds and creating a tighter, more defined edge
• Slip Stitch (sl st): Joins rounds and secures color changes throughout the pattern
• Foundation Double Crochet (fdc): Creates the sleeve stitches with an integrated foundation row, eliminating the need for a separate foundation chain
• Double Crochet Decrease (dc2tog): Reduces stitch count for waist shaping and sleeve cap shaping

Materials

The Cadiz Pullover is constructed using premium materials selected for both performance and comfort:

• Yarn: Valley Yarns Amherst, composed of 100% Merino Wool with yardage of 109 yards per 50-gram skein. Yardage requirements range from 10 skeins for the smallest size (32 inches) to 16 skeins for the largest size (52 inches). The main color is Charcoal, with one skein each of Black, Natural, and Light Grey used for the ombre stripe sections on sizes 32, 36, and 40 inches
• Crochet Hooks: The pattern requires two hook sizes—a K/10.5 (6.5mm) hook for the main fabric and an H/8 (5.0mm) hook for finishing work. Gauge is approximately 12 stitches and 8 rows equaling 4 inches when worked in double crochet with the larger hook

Pattern Construction

The garment is worked in the round from the bottom up, beginning with a foundation chain that is joined to form a ring. The body expands through strategic increases for the sleeves, marked with stitch markers to indicate cable placement. Cable stitches are worked between marked stitches in alternating rounds, while the waist is shaped through decreases worked on either side of each cable section. The neckline features the ombre stripe sequence created by changing yarn colors while repeating the front and back post double crochet pattern, creating a ribbed effect that frames the neck opening.