Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Analysis**:
* **User Request**: Circular yoke, top-down, Size 8 (Small/UK), 3.5mm hook, sport weight yarn.
* **Template Constraint**: The provided template text describes a "flat, bottom-up" construction.
* **Resolution**: As the user explicitly requested a "Circular yoke top down sweater," I will override the construction method in the template text to provide the correct product, but I will strictly adhere to the *structure* (sizing, gauge importance, sections) and *styling* (ribbed edges, basic fabric) required by the template.
* **Terminology**: UK Crochet Terms (Tr = US Dc, Dc = US Sc) as per instructions. Metric measurements prioritized.
2. **Reference Classes**:
* *Reference 1*: "The Flax Pullover" (Concept: Top-down seamless raglan/yoke sizing logic).
* *Reference 2*: "Basic Round Yoke Crochet Sweater" (Concept: Concentric increase circles).
* *Reference 3*: Standard UK Sport Weight sizing charts (CYC standards).
3. **Edge Cases (Failure Modes)**:
* *Neckline Stiffness*: Starting chain too tight prevents head entry. *Solution*: Specification of a loose chain or foundation stitch.
* *Yoke Buckling*: Incorrect increase math causing ruffling (too many increases) or cupping (too few). *Solution*: Standard Pi-circle expansion math adjusted for anatomy.
* *Armhole Pinch*: Insufficient underarm chain length. *Solution*: Calculated underarm chains for ease.
4. **Plan (Size S/UK 8 base)**:
* **Gauge/Tension**: 20 sts x 10 rows = 10cm in Treble Crochet (UK).
* **Yarn**: Sport weight (approx 300m/100g).
* **Sizes**: S (to fit UK 8-10), M, L, XL, 2XL.
* **Key Math (Size S)**:
* Neck start: ~55cm (110 sts).
* Yoke Depth: ~19cm (19 rows).
* Split row: 220 sts total.
* Body: 180 sts (90cm circ) after underarm join.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Included all 5 sizes? Yes. Included Gauge? Yes. Included Construction Notes (Modified for top-down)? Yes.
2. **Consistency**:
* Gauge: 20 sts/10cm.
* Size S Body: 180 sts = 90cm. Fits 81-86cm bust with ~4-9cm positive ease. Correct.
* Terminology: Using "Treble Crochet (tr)" for main body (US Double) and "Double Crochet (dc)" for ribbing (US Single). Correct for UK profile.
3. **Constraints**: User requested Size 8 (S). Highlighted in pattern. Top-down circular yoke implemented.
4. **Safety**:
* Increase logic: 110 start -> 220 end of yoke. Doubling stitch count over the yoke depth is standard for circular yokes.
* Length checks: 19cm yoke + 35cm body = 54cm total length. Standard for Size 8.
Pattern
# Classic Circular Yoke Pullover (Top-Down)
**Description:**
A timeless, intermediate-level pullover featuring a seamless circular yoke. Worked from the top down, this sweater allows for easy trying-on as you go to ensure the perfect fit. The body uses a classic treble crochet fabric for drape and comfort, finished with neat double crochet ribbing.
**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate
**Sizes:**
To fit bust measurement:
* **Small (UK 8-10):** 81–86 cm (32–34")
* **Medium (UK 12-14):** 91–97 cm (36–38")
* **Large (UK 16-18):** 102–107 cm (40–42")
* **XL (UK 20-22):** 112–117 cm (44–46")
* **2XL (UK 24-26):** 122–127 cm (48–50")
*Finished Bust Circumference (including approx. 5–10cm positive ease):*
S: 90cm | M: 100cm | L: 110cm | XL: 122cm | 2XL: 132cm
**Materials:**
* **Yarn:** Sport weight yarn (approx. 125m per 50g ball).
* *Estimated Yardage:* S: 1100m, M: 1250m, L: 1400m, XL: 1600m, 2XL: 1800m.
* **Hook:** 3.5mm (or size needed to obtain tension) and 3.0mm for ribbing.
* Stitch markers, tapestry needle, measuring tape.
**Tension (Gauge):**
**CRITICAL:** 20 stitches and 10 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm measured over Treble Crochet (tr) using 3.5mm hook.
*Please take the time to swatch. If you have too many stitches in 10cm, try a larger hook. If you have too few, try a smaller hook.*
**Abbreviations (UK Terminology):**
* **ch:** chain
* **dc:** double crochet (US single crochet)
* **tr:** treble crochet (US double crochet)
* **st(s):** stitch(es)
* **sl st:** slip stitch
* **blo:** back loop only
* **inc:** increase (work 2 tr in same st)
* **rep:** repeat
* **RS/WS:** Right Side / Wrong Side
**Construction Notes:**
* **Top-Down:** This sweater is worked in the round from the neckline down.
* **Yoke:** The circular yoke is expanded using increase rounds distributed evenly.
* **Separation:** The yoke is split into sleeves and body. The body is worked in rounds to the hem.
* **Sleeves:** Rejoined at the armhole and worked in rounds to the cuff.
* **Turning:** Turn your work after every round to prevent the seam from spiralling and to maintain the texture of the flat swatch.
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## Instructions
### 1. Neckline & Yoke
*Note: Instructions are written as S (M, L, XL, 2XL).*
Using 3.0mm hook, ch 110 (110, 120, 130, 130). Join with sl st to first ch, being careful not to twist.
**Ribbed Neckband:**
**Rnd 1:** Ch 1, 1 dc in each ch around, join with sl st. [110 (110, 120, 130, 130) sts]
**Rnd 2-5:** Ch 1, 1 dc in blo of each st around, join with sl st.
**Yoke Shaping:**
Switch to **3.5mm hook**.
**Set-up Rnd:** Ch 3 (counts as first tr here and throughout), 1 tr in each st around, join to top of ch-3. Turn.
**Increase Round 1:**
* **S:** *Tr in next 10 sts, inc; rep from * around. [Total: 120 sts]
* **M:** *Tr in next 10 sts, inc; rep from * around. [Total: 120 sts]
* **L:** *Tr in next 5 sts, inc; rep from * around. [Total: 140 sts]
* **XL:** *Tr in next 12 sts, inc; rep from * around. [Total: 140 sts]
* **2XL:** *Tr in next 12 sts, inc; rep from * around. [Total: 140 sts]
*(Validation: S starts 110 + 10 inc = 120)*
Work 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) rounds even in tr without increasing. Turn at end of each round.
**Increase Round 2:**
Increase evenly around to reach the following stitch counts:
* **S:** Increase 30 sts evenly (approx every 4th st). [Total: 150 sts]
* **M:** Increase 30 sts evenly. [Total: 150 sts]
* **L:** Increase 30 sts evenly. [Total: 170 sts]
* **XL:** Increase 40 sts evenly. [Total: 180 sts]
* **2XL:** Increase 40 sts evenly. [Total: 180 sts]
Work 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) rounds even in tr.
**Increase Round 3:**
Increase evenly around to reach:
* **S:** Increase 40 sts evenly. [Total: 190 sts]
* **M:** Increase 40 sts evenly. [Total: 190 sts]
* **L:** Increase 40 sts evenly. [Total: 210 sts]
* **XL:** Increase 50 sts evenly. [Total: 230 sts]
* **2XL:** Increase 60 sts evenly. [Total: 240 sts]
Work 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) rounds even in tr.
**Increase Round 4 (Final Increase):**
Increase evenly around to reach final yoke count:
* **S:** Inc 30 sts. [Total: 220 sts]
* **M:** Inc 50 sts. [Total: 240 sts]
* **L:** Inc 50 sts. [Total: 260 sts]
* **XL:** Inc 50 sts. [Total: 280 sts]
* **2XL:** Inc 60 sts. [Total: 300 sts]
Work even in tr until Yoke measures approx 19 (20, 22, 24, 26) cm from neck edge.
### 2. Body Separation
**Next Rnd (Separation):**
Identify stitches for Front, Back, and Sleeves.
* **S:** Back 70, Sleeve 40, Front 70, Sleeve 40.
* **M:** Back 76, Sleeve 44, Front 76, Sleeve 44.
* **L:** Back 82, Sleeve 48, Front 82, Sleeve 48.
* **XL:** Back 88, Sleeve 52, Front 88, Sleeve 52.
* **2XL:** Back 96, Sleeve 54, Front 96, Sleeve 54.
**Instruction:**
1. Work tr across **Back** sts.
2. Ch 20 (24, 28, 34, 36) for underarm.
3. Skip **Sleeve** sts.
4. Work tr across **Front** sts.
5. Ch 20 (24, 28, 34, 36) for underarm.
6. Skip **Sleeve** sts.
7. Join to start of Back. Turn.
**Total Body Stitch Count (inc underarm chains):**
S: 180 | M: 200 | L: 220 | XL: 244 | 2XL: 264
*(Math Check Size S: 70 Back + 20 Chain + 70 Front + 20 Chain = 180 sts. 180 sts / 2 sts per cm = 90 cm circ. Correct.)*
### 3. Body
Continue working in rounds of tr on these body stitches (working 1 tr into each ch of the underarm on the first pass).
Turn at the end of every round.
Work until body measures 30 (30, 32, 34, 35) cm from the underarm, or 5 cm less than desired finished length.
**Hem Ribbing:**
Switch to **3.0mm hook**.
**Rnd 1:** Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join.
**Rnd 2-8:** Ch 1, dc in blo of each st around. Join.
Fasten off.
### 4. Sleeves
Join yarn at the center of the underarm chain.
**Rnd 1:** Ch 3, pick up and tr evenly across half of underarm chain, work tr across skipped Sleeve sts, pick up and tr across remaining underarm chain. Join. Turn.
*Stitch Counts (approx):* S: 60 | M: 68 | L: 76 | XL: 86 | 2XL: 90
Work in rounds of tr, turning each round.
**Decrease Rnd:** Ch 3, tr2tog, tr to last 2 sts, tr2tog.
Perform a Decrease Rnd every:
* **S:** 6th row
* **M:** 5th row
* **L:** 5th row
* **XL:** 4th row
* **2XL:** 4th row
Work until sleeve measures 43 (44, 45, 46, 46) cm from underarm.
**Cuff:**
Switch to **3.0mm hook**.
Work 5 rounds of dc in blo. Fasten off.
### 5. Finishing
Weave in all ends. Block the sweater to measurements to relax the fabric and even out the stitches.
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*Created by [System Persona] - Expert Pattern Designer & Technical Editor.*
Disclaimer: This pattern was generated by AI and should be reviewed for accuracy before use. While we strive for quality, AI-generated content may contain errors. Please verify measurements, stitch counts, and instructions before beginning your project. Generated by purlJam.uk
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