This Basic Crochet Pullover from Valley Yarns is worked from the bottom up in pieces in versatile half-double crochet with multiple neckline options, designed to be easy to adapt to many different stitch patterns, gauges or styles.
Finished Measurements: Shown in size 36"
Bust – 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)”
Length – 24 925, 26, 27, 28)"
Yarn Requirements: The sample used 14 balls Valley Yarns Northfield (70% Merino Wool/ 20% Baby Alpaca/ 10% Silk; 50g/124yds) shown in 24 Stone Blue
DK Weight – Approximately 1800 (2000, 2200, 2400, 2600) yards
Worsted Weight – Approximately1500 (1700, 1900, 2100, 2300) yards
Bulky Weight – Approximately 1200 (1400, 1600, 1800, 2000) yards
Hooks: The size that gives you your desired gauge
Gauge: It's especially important to make a gauge swatch for this pattern. Crochet a large swatch (4–6” square) at the gauge you'd prefer for the yarn. Most yarn has a recommended gauge on its tag, which is a useful guideline. Wash and block the swatch the same way you'll wash the sweater. Measure how many stitches and rows you have in 4” (this helps accommodate for an uneven gauge), then divide by 4 to figure out how many stitches and rows you have per inch.
In order to be crocheted at any gauge, directions are given in inches instead of a stitch count. So if the directions say to chain 20” worth of stitches for your size, and your gauge is 4 sts to the inch, you'll chain 80 sts.
PDF updated 6/16/2014.
