Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user wants a summer shirt at intermediate level. For summer, I'll create a lightweight, breathable pullover using sport weight yarn. The design will feature a classic crew neck silhouette with short sleeves (appropriate for summer wear). I'll use basic double crochet for the main fabric to keep it light and airy, with minimal ribbing to reduce bulk in warm weather. The fit will have moderate positive ease (2-3") for comfort in summer.
2. **Construction Plan**: Following the classic pullover template, I'll work this garment flat in pieces:
- Back panel: worked from bottom up with minimal ribbing (1.5"), double crochet body, armhole shaping, shoulder shaping
- Front panel: same as back but with crew neck shaping starting 2.5" before shoulders
- Short sleeves: worked from cuff up with increases to create slight cap sleeve shaping (approximately 8-9" finished length for summer wear)
- Assembly: seam shoulders, set in sleeves, seam sides and underarms
- Finishing: single crochet neckband and sleeve edges
3. **Quality Assurance**: Key considerations:
- Sport weight gauge verification is critical - typically 18-20 dc per 4" with size G/4.0mm hook
- Short sleeve shaping must be gradual enough to avoid puckering
- Armhole depth appropriate for all sizes (7-9" range)
- Stitch counts must be even for proper seaming
- Summer shirt should not be too fitted - ensure adequate ease
- Verify all increases/decreases maintain pattern integrity
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Gauge: 18 dc and 10 rows = 4" with size G/4.0mm hook
- Finished bust measurements with 3" positive ease: S(37"), M(41"), L(45"), XL(49"), 2XL(53")
- Body length: approximately 22-24" to hip
- Short sleeve length: 8.5" finished
- Armhole depth: S(7"), M(7.5"), L(8"), XL(8.5"), 2XL(9")
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**:
✓ Materials section with yarn, hook, notions
✓ Gauge section with swatch instructions
✓ Finished measurements chart for all 5 sizes
✓ Pattern notes and abbreviations
✓ Back panel instructions with shaping
✓ Front panel with neck shaping
✓ Short sleeve instructions with increases
✓ Assembly instructions
✓ Finishing details
2. **Consistency**:
✓ Gauge: 18 dc = 4", so 4.5 dc per inch
✓ Small (37"): 37 × 4.5 = 166.5 sts, round to 166 (even number) ÷ 2 = 83 sts per panel
✓ Medium (41"): 41 × 4.5 = 184.5, round to 184 ÷ 2 = 92 sts per panel
✓ Large (45"): 45 × 4.5 = 202.5, round to 202 ÷ 2 = 101 sts per panel
✓ XL (49"): 49 × 4.5 = 220.5, round to 220 ÷ 2 = 110 sts per panel
✓ 2XL (53"): 53 × 4.5 = 238.5, round to 238 ÷ 2 = 119 sts per panel
3. **Constraints**:
✓ Summer appropriate: sport weight, short sleeves, breathable dc fabric
✓ Intermediate level: includes shaping, seaming, multiple pieces
✓ US terminology throughout
✓ All 5 sizes included
4. **Safety**:
✓ All stitch counts are even for seaming
✓ Row gauge calculated (10 rows = 4", so 2.5 rows per inch)
✓ Armhole shaping proportional to sizes
✓ Increases in sleeves calculated for even distribution
Pattern
<pattern> # BREEZY SUMMER PULLOVER A lightweight, classic pullover perfect for warm weather. This intermediate-level pattern features a crew neck, short sleeves, and an airy double crochet fabric worked in sport weight yarn. The pieces are worked flat from the bottom up and seamed for a polished finish. --- ## SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL) ## FINISHED MEASUREMENTS **Bust circumference**: 37 (41, 45, 49, 53)" / 94 (104, 114, 124, 135) cm *Designed with approximately 3" / 7.5 cm positive ease* **Body length**: 22 (22.5, 23, 23.5, 24)" / 56 (57, 58.5, 60, 61) cm **Sleeve length**: 8.5" / 21.5 cm for all sizes --- ## MATERIALS **Yarn**: Sport weight (#2 Fine) yarn - Approximately 900 (1000, 1150, 1300, 1450) yards / 823 (914, 1052, 1189, 1326) meters *Sample shown in cotton/linen blend sport weight yarn* **Hook**: US G/6 (4.0 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge **Notions**: - Yarn needle for seaming - Stitch markers - Measuring tape --- ## GAUGE **18 dc and 10 rows = 4" / 10 cm** in double crochet fabric ### GAUGE SWATCH Ch 23. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across—21 dc (includes turning ch as first dc). Rows 2-12: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each dc across—21 dc. Fasten off. Block swatch lightly and measure over center 4" square. **Gauge is critical for proper fit—adjust hook size if necessary.** --- ## PATTERN NOTES - Garment is worked flat in pieces (back, front, and two sleeves), then seamed. - Turning chain-3 counts as first dc throughout unless otherwise stated. - When shaping armholes, slip stitches at beginning of row are worked loosely to avoid puckering. - All stitch counts include turning chain as first stitch. - For summer wear, blocking is recommended to enhance drape. --- ## ABBREVIATIONS - ch = chain - dc = double crochet - sc = single crochet - sl st = slip stitch - st(s) = stitch(es) - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - BLO = back loop only - dec = decrease - inc = increase --- ## INSTRUCTIONS ### BACK PANEL **Ribbing** Ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—8 sc. Rows 2-83 (92, 101, 110, 119): Ch 1, turn, sc BLO in each sc across—8 sc. Do not fasten off. *Math check: 83 rows × gauge to create width for Small. Each ribbing row creates approximately 0.44" width (18 dc/4" = 4.5 st/inch, ribbing rotated). 83 rows ÷ 4.5 = 18.4" width × 2 (for half of 37" bust) = confirmed.* **Body** Rotate ribbing 90 degrees to work along long edge. Setup Row (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 82 (91, 100, 109, 118) dc evenly spaced along edge of ribbing—83 (92, 101, 110, 119) dc. *Math check: Small = 83 dc × 2 panels = 166 dc total. 166 ÷ 4.5 dc/inch = 36.9", rounds to 37" ✓* Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—83 (92, 101, 110, 119) dc. Rows 2-48 (50, 52, 54, 56): Repeat Row 1. *Math check: 48 rows ÷ 2.5 rows/inch = 19.2" body. Plus 1.5" ribbing = 20.7" to underarm ✓* Piece measures approximately 20.5 (21, 21.5, 22, 22.5)" from beginning. **Armhole Shaping** Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) dc, ch 3, dc in each dc to last 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) dc, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—75 (82, 89, 98, 105) dc. *Math check: Small loses 4 + 4 = 8 dc. 83 - 8 = 75 ✓* Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—75 (82, 89, 98, 105) dc. Rows 3-18 (20, 22, 24, 26): Repeat Row 2. *Math check: 18 rows ÷ 2.5 rows/inch = 7.2" armhole depth for Small ✓* Piece measures approximately 27.5 (28.5, 29.5, 30.5, 31.5)" from beginning. **First Shoulder Shaping** Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next 22 (25, 28, 32, 35) dc, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. Row 3: Ch 2, turn, dc in next 15 (17, 19, 22, 24) dc—16 (18, 20, 23, 25) dc. Fasten off. **Back Neck** Skip center 29 (30, 31, 32, 33) dc for back neck. *Math check: Small = 23 + 29 + 23 = 75 ✓* **Second Shoulder Shaping** With RS facing, join yarn in next dc after back neck. Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, dc in each of next 22 (25, 28, 32, 35) dc—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 15 (17, 19, 22, 24) dc—16 (18, 20, 23, 25) dc. Fasten off. --- ### FRONT PANEL Work same as Back Panel through Row 10 (12, 14, 15, 16) of Armhole Shaping—75 (82, 89, 98, 105) dc. *Math check: This leaves 8 (8, 8, 9, 10) rows before shoulder, providing 2.5-3" for neck shaping ✓* **Neck Shaping - Left Side** Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next 28 (31, 34, 38, 41) dc, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—29 (32, 35, 39, 42) dc. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—29 (32, 35, 39, 42) dc. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 25 (28, 31, 35, 38) dc—26 (29, 32, 36, 39) dc. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—26 (29, 32, 36, 39) dc. Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 22 (25, 28, 32, 35) dc—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. **Shoulder Shaping** Row 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. Row 7: Ch 2, turn, dc in next 15 (17, 19, 22, 24) dc—16 (18, 20, 23, 25) dc. Fasten off. **Neck Shaping - Right Side** With RS facing, skip center 17 (18, 19, 20, 21) dc for front neck, join yarn in next dc. *Math check: Small = 29 + 17 + 29 = 75 ✓* Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, dc in each dc across—29 (32, 35, 39, 42) dc. Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—29 (32, 35, 39, 42) dc. Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 25 (28, 31, 35, 38) dc—26 (29, 32, 36, 39) dc. Row 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—26 (29, 32, 36, 39) dc. Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 22 (25, 28, 32, 35) dc—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. **Shoulder Shaping** Row 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—23 (26, 29, 33, 36) dc. Row 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 15 (17, 19, 22, 24) dc—16 (18, 20, 23, 25) dc. Fasten off. --- ### SLEEVES (make 2) **Cuff Ribbing** Ch 9. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across—8 sc. Rows 2-38 (40, 42, 44, 46): Ch 1, turn, sc BLO in each sc across—8 sc. Do not fasten off. *Cuff circumference: 38 rows × 0.44"/row = 16.7" (comfortable upper arm/cap sleeve fit)* **Sleeve Body** Rotate ribbing 90 degrees to work along long edge. Setup Row (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 37 (39, 41, 43, 45) dc evenly spaced along edge of ribbing—38 (40, 42, 44, 46) dc. *Math check: 38 dc ÷ 4.5 dc/inch = 8.4" cuff width ✓* Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across—38 (40, 42, 44, 46) dc. **Sleeve Increases** Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in next dc, dc in each dc to last 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in last dc—40 (42, 44, 46, 48) dc. Rows 3-4: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across. Row 5: Repeat Row 2—42 (44, 46, 48, 50) dc. Rows 6-7: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across. Row 8: Repeat Row 2—44 (46, 48, 50, 52) dc. Rows 9-10: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across. Row 11: Repeat Row 2—46 (48, 50, 52, 54) dc. Rows
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