Crochet Textured Layered Shell Pullover Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• DK weight cotton or bamboo yarn (600-800 yards depending on size)
• 5 mm crochet hook
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• Measuring tape

Gauge:

16 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches in layered shell stitch pattern (blocked)

Size: (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)

• Chest Measurement: 34 (38, 42, 46) inches
• Length: 24 (25, 26, 27) inches

Abbreviations:

• ch - chain
• dc - double crochet
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern:

Body

Note: This pullover is worked from the bottom up in one piece.

1. Ch 100 (or the number needed to reach your desired width based on gauge).
2. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, sc in each ch across. (99 sc)
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.
4. Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each st across.
5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. *Sc in the next st, skip next st, dc in the following st, repeat from * across.
6. Repeat Rows 3-4 until the piece measures 20 (21, 22, 23) inches from the starting chain.
7. Split for armholes: Ch 1, turn. Sc 30 (35, 40, 45), leave remaining stitches unworked. (30 sc)

Left Front Panel

1. Work in rows as before until the piece measures 8 inches (or desired length for the armhole depth).
2. Shaping armhole: Ch 1, turn. Sc 29, skip last st, sc in next 29 sts.

Right Front Panel

Work similar to left until complete. Then combine panels by joining at the shoulder with a slip stitch.

Cowl Neck

1. Ch 90 and join to form a loop.
2. Round 1: Sc in each ch around.
3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc around.
4. Repeat Round 1 until cowl measures 6 inches tall.
5. Finish off and sew to neckline of pullover.

Finishing:

Weave in all ends. Block the pullover to measurements and enjoy your cozy garment!