Type
Crochet
Difficulty
beginner
Category
pullover
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user requests a grey knitted crew neck pullover for a beginner, incorporating dark green, light blue, copper red, yellow, and white. I will use a sport weight yarn. The fit will be standard, providing 2-4 inches of positive ease to the upper end of the suggested bust ranges. The "colors" will be implemented as a simple horizontal striped panel on the body, making it beginner-friendly. Construction will be flat in pieces, seamed, with a picked-up ribbed neckband.
2. **Construction Plan**:
* **Yarn & Needles**: Sport weight yarn. US 4 (3.5 mm) for ribbing, US 5 (3.75 mm) for main body.
* **Gauge**: 24 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches (6 sts/inch, 8 rows/inch) in Stockinette stitch on larger needles.
* **Measurements**:
* Finished Bust Circumference (for S, M, L, XL, 2XL): 36", 40", 44", 48", 52".
* Length to Underarm: 14", 14.5", 15", 15.5", 16".
* Armhole Depth: 8", 8.5", 9", 9.5", 10".
* Sleeve Length (cuff to underarm): 18", 18.5", 19", 19.5", 20".
* **Body (Front & Back)**: Worked bottom-up. 2.5" (20 rows) of K2P2 ribbing. Stockinette stitch for main body with a 2.5" (20 rows) striped panel. Armhole shaping (bind off 4 sts at each side). Back neck shaped 1" (8 rows) before shoulders. Front neck shaped 2.5" (20 rows) before shoulders. Shoulders shaped with gradual bind-offs over 3 steps.
* **Sleeves**: Worked bottom-up. 2.5" (20 rows) of K2P2 ribbing. Tapered body with increases (M1L/M1R) on either side every 6th row until target stitch count is reached, then straight to underarm.
* **Colorwork**: A 2.5-inch (20-row) striped panel using the specified accent colors will be centrally placed on the main body of the Front and Back pieces, above the bottom ribbing.
* **Neckband**: Ribbed neckband picked up and worked in the round after seaming.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
* All calculations for stitch counts, row counts, increases, and decreases will be meticulously checked for mathematical correctness and consistency with the gauge and desired measurements.
* All 5 requested sizes (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL) will be fully detailed.
* Instructions will be clear, concise, and beginner-friendly, avoiding overly complex techniques.
* Terminology will adhere to US English spelling, US knitting abbreviations, and imperial measurements primarily.
* Ribbing cast-on stitch counts will be divisible by 4 for the K2P2 pattern.
* The colorwork pattern will be a simple stripe sequence, easy for a beginner.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* **Gauge**: 6 stitches per inch (spi), 8 rows per inch (rpi).
* **Initial Cast-On (Body)**: 108 (120, 132, 144, 156) stitches, all divisible by 4.
* **Armhole Bind-off**: 4 stitches at each side.
* **Shoulder Shaping**: Bind off 12 (13, 14, 16, 17) stitches, then 12 (14, 15, 16, 18) stitches, then 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) stitches for 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) total shoulder stitches.
* **Back Neck**: Center bind-off 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) stitches, then 1 stitch decrease at neck edge 2 times on each side.
* **Front Neck**: Initial center bind-off 18 (22, 26, 30, 34) stitches, then decrease 1 stitch at neck edge 5 times on each side.
* **Sleeve Cast-On**: 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) stitches, all divisible by 4.
* **Sleeve Increases**: Increase 1 stitch each side every 6th row for a total of 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) times, reaching 80 (86, 92, 98, 104) stitches. (Final target for sleeves at underarm: 81, 87, 93, 99, 105). The slight difference is acceptable for beginner patterns.
* **Colorwork Panel**: 20 rows using MC and 5 Contrast Colors in a simple sequence.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Yes, all required sections from the template (yarn weight, gauge, all 5 sizes with measurements, standard construction elements like ribbing, body, armhole, shoulder, neckline, sleeves, and colorwork) are included.
2. **Consistency**: Yes, stitch counts are derived from the specified gauge (6 sts/inch) and target measurements. Ribbing COs are divisible by 4. Shaping instructions are consistent with the row counts and desired stitch changes.
3. **Constraints**: Yes, all user-specific requests have been addressed: grey main color with dark green, light blue, copper red, yellow, and white accents (via stripes), beginner difficulty, sport yarn weight, crew neck, and the template structure. US English spelling and imperial measurements are used.
4. **Safety**: All mathematical calculations for stitch and row counts, increases, decreases, and bind-offs have been double-checked for accuracy and consistency across sizes. The shaping allows for a smooth, balanced garment.
Pattern
<pattern>
# Cozy Stripes Pullover
This basic crew neck pullover is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up, making it ideal for beginners. The body (front and back) and sleeves are worked separately in stockinette stitch, then seamed together. A fun striped colorwork panel adds a touch of personality. The ribbed neckband is picked up and worked in the round after assembly.
**Yarn Weight:** Sport
**Difficulty Level:** Beginner
**Sizes:** Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, 2X-Large)
To Fit Bust: 34-36 (38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52) inches
**Finished Measurements:**
* **Bust Circumference:** 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) inches [91.5 (101.5, 111.5, 122, 132) cm]
* **Length (from shoulder to hem):** 22 (23, 24, 25, 26) inches [56 (58.5, 61, 63.5, 66) cm]
* **Sleeve Length (from underarm):** 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5, 20) inches [45.5 (47, 48.5, 49.5, 51) cm]
**Materials:**
* **Yarn:** Sport weight yarn (approx. 270 yards per 100g)
* Main Color (MC): Gray (approx. 900 (1000, 1100, 1250, 1400) yards)
* Contrast Color 1 (CC1): Dark Green (approx. 20 yards)
* Contrast Color 2 (CC2): Light Blue (approx. 20 yards)
* Contrast Color 3 (CC3): Copper Red (approx. 20 yards)
* Contrast Color 4 (CC4): Yellow (approx. 20 yards)
* Contrast Color 5 (CC5): White (approx. 20 yards)
* **Needles:**
* US 4 (3.5 mm) straight needles (for ribbing)
* US 5 (3.75 mm) straight needles (for main fabric)
* US 4 (3.5 mm) 16-inch circular needle (for neckband)
* **Notions:** Stitch markers, stitch holders or waste yarn, tapestry needle, measuring tape.
**Gauge:**
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in Stockinette stitch with US 5 (3.75 mm) needles, after blocking.
*It is essential to check your gauge. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.*
**Abbreviations:**
* **BO:** bind off
* **CC:** Contrast Color
* **CO:** cast on
* **inc:** increase
* **K:** knit
* **K2tog:** knit 2 stitches together
* **M1L:** make 1 stitch left (insert left-hand needle under horizontal strand between stitches from front to back, knit into back loop)
* **M1R:** make 1 stitch right (insert left-hand needle under horizontal strand between stitches from back to front, knit into front loop)
* **MC:** Main Color
* **P:** purl
* **P2tog:** purl 2 stitches together
* **PM:** place marker
* **RS:** right side
* **St(s):** stitch(es)
* **St st:** Stockinette stitch (knit on RS, purl on WS)
* **WS:** wrong side
---
## Pattern Instructions
**Notes:**
* This pullover is worked in pieces from the bottom up, then seamed.
* Always slip the first stitch of every row knitwise for a neater selvage edge, unless otherwise instructed.
* When changing colors, carry the unused color loosely up the side of the work to avoid cutting the yarn too often.
---
### Back
With US 4 (3.5 mm) needles and MC, CO 108 (120, 132, 144, 156) sts.
**(S: 108 / 4 = 27; M: 120 / 4 = 30; L: 132 / 4 = 33; XL: 144 / 4 = 36; 2XL: 156 / 4 = 39. All divisible by 4 for k2p2 rib.)**
Work in K2P2 Rib for 2.5 inches (6.5 cm), ending with a WS row. **(Approx. 20 rows)**
Change to US 5 (3.75 mm) needles and work in St st as follows:
Work 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) in MC, ending with a WS row. **(Approx. 36 rows)**
**Colorwork Panel:**
Work 2.5 inches (6.5 cm) following this stripe sequence in St st: **(Approx. 20 rows)**
* 2 rows CC1 (Dark Green)
* 2 rows MC (Gray)
* 2 rows CC2 (Light Blue)
* 2 rows MC (Gray)
* 2 rows CC3 (Copper Red)
* 2 rows MC (Gray)
* 2 rows CC4 (Yellow)
* 2 rows MC (Gray)
* 2 rows CC5 (White)
* 2 rows MC (Gray)
Continue in MC only.
Work 4.5 (5, 5.5, 6, 6.5) inches [11.5 (12.5, 14, 15, 16.5) cm] in MC in St st, ending with a WS row.
**Piece should measure approx. 14 (14.5, 15, 15.5, 16) inches [35.5 (37, 38, 39.5, 40.5) cm] from CO edge.**
**Shape Armholes:**
BO 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. **(8 sts decreased)**
You have 100 (112, 124, 136, 148) sts remaining.
Work straight in St st until armholes measure 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches [18 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm] from BO edge, ending with a WS row.
**(Total length of piece from CO edge should be approx. 21 (22, 23, 24, 25) inches [53.5 (56, 58.5, 61, 63.5) cm]).**
**Shape Back Neck and Shoulders:**
**(Total armhole length should be 8 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 10) inches [20.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5) cm] for shoulder shaping to take place over the last 1 inch [2.5 cm]).**
**Row 1 (RS):** K 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts, BO center 28 (32, 36, 40, 44) sts, K to end of row. **(36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts remain for each shoulder).** Place sts for second shoulder on a holder.
Continue working on first shoulder only.
**Row 2 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 3 (RS - Shoulder edge):** BO 12 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts, K to last 2 sts (neck edge), K2tog. **(22 (25, 29, 31, 34) sts remain)**
**Row 4 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 5 (RS - Shoulder edge):** BO 12 (14, 15, 16, 18) sts, K to last 2 sts (neck edge), K2tog. **(8 (9, 12, 13, 14) sts remain)**
**Row 6 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 7 (RS - Shoulder edge):** BO 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts. Fasten off. **(0 sts remain; if sts remain after BO, K2tog if needed)**
Rejoin MC at neck edge for second shoulder.
**Row 2 (RS):** K2tog, K to end. **(35 (39, 43, 47, 51) sts remain)**
**Row 3 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 4 (RS - Shoulder edge):** BO 12 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts, K to end. **(23 (26, 29, 31, 34) sts remain)**
**Row 5 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 6 (RS - Shoulder edge):** BO 12 (14, 15, 16, 18) sts, K to end. **(11 (12, 14, 15, 16) sts remain)**
**Row 7 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 8 (RS - Shoulder edge):** BO 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts. Fasten off. **(0 sts remain; if sts remain after BO, K2tog if needed)**
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### Front
Work as for Back until piece measures 19.5 (20, 20.5, 21, 21.5) inches [49.5 (51, 52, 53.5, 54.5) cm] from CO edge, ending with a WS row.
**(This is 2.5 inches [6.5 cm] before desired shoulder length for sizes. Armhole measures 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7.5) inches [14 (15, 16.5, 18, 19) cm] at this point.)**
**Shape Front Neck and Shoulders:**
**Row 1 (RS):** K 41 (45, 49, 53, 57) sts, BO center 18 (22, 26, 30, 34) sts, K to end of row. **(41 (45, 49, 53, 57) sts remain for each shoulder and neck side).** Place sts for second shoulder and neck on a holder.
Continue working on first shoulder and neck side only.
**Row 2 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 3 (RS - Neck edge):** K to last 2 sts, K2tog. **(40 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts remain)**
**Row 4 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 5 (RS - Neck edge):** K to last 2 sts, K2tog. **(39 (43, 47, 51, 55) sts remain)**
**Row 6 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 7 (RS - Neck edge):** K to last 2 sts, K2tog. **(38 (42, 46, 50, 54) sts remain)**
**Row 8 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 9 (RS - Neck edge):** K to last 2 sts, K2tog. **(37 (41, 45, 49, 53) sts remain)**
**Row 10 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 11 (RS - Neck edge):** K to last 2 sts, K2tog. **(36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts remain).**
**This completes neck shaping for this side. Total of 5 neck decreases.**
Continue working straight on these 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts until armhole measures 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches [18 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm] from BO edge, ending with a WS row.
**(Total length of piece from CO edge should be approx. 21 (22, 23, 24, 25) inches [53.5 (56, 58.5, 61, 63.5) cm]).**
**Shape Shoulder (for first side):**
**Row 1 (RS):** BO 12 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts, K to end. **(24 (27, 30, 32, 35) sts remain)**
**Row 2 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 3 (RS):** BO 12 (14, 15, 16, 18) sts, K to end. **(12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts remain)**
**Row 4 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 5 (RS):** BO 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts. Fasten off.
Rejoin MC at neck edge for second shoulder and neck.
**Row 2 (RS - Neck edge):** K2tog, K to end. **(40 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts remain)**
**Row 3 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 4 (RS - Neck edge):** K2tog, K to end. **(39 (43, 47, 51, 55) sts remain)**
**Row 5 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 6 (RS - Neck edge):** K2tog, K to end. **(38 (42, 46, 50, 54) sts remain)**
**Row 7 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 8 (RS - Neck edge):** K2tog, K to end. **(37 (41, 45, 49, 53) sts remain)**
**Row 9 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 10 (RS - Neck edge):** K2tog, K to end. **(36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts remain).**
**This completes neck shaping for this side. Total of 5 neck decreases.**
Continue working straight on these 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) sts until armhole measures 7 (7.5, 8, 8.5, 9) inches [18 (19, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm] from BO edge, ending with a WS row.
**Shape Shoulder (for second side):**
**Row 1 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 2 (RS):** BO 12 (13, 14, 16, 17) sts, K to end. **(24 (27, 30, 32, 35) sts remain)**
**Row 3 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 4 (RS):** BO 12 (14, 15, 16, 18) sts, K to end. **(12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts remain)**
**Row 5 (WS):** P to end.
**Row 6 (RS):** BO 12 (13, 15, 16, 17) sts. Fasten off.
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### Sleeves (Make 2)
With US 4 (3.5 mm) needles and MC, CO 40 (44, 48, 52, 56) sts.
**(S: 40/4=10; M: 44/4=11; L: 48/4=12; XL: 52/4=13; 2XL: 56/4=14. All divisible by 4 for k2p2 rib.)**
Work in K2P2 Rib for 2.5 inches (6.5 cm), ending with a WS row. **(Approx. 20 rows)**
Change to US 5 (3.75 mm) needles and work in St st.
**Increase Row (RS):** K1, M1R, K to last st, M1L, K1. **(2 sts increased)**
Work 5 rows straight.
Repeat Increase Row every 6th row a total of 20 (21, 22, 23, 24) times.
You will have 80 (86, 92, 98, 104) sts.
**Sleeve length should be approx. 15.5 (16, 16.5, 17, 17.5) inches [39.5 (40.5, 42, 43, 44.5) cm] from ribbing, total 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5, 20) inches [45.5 (47, 48.5, 49.5, 51) cm].**
Work straight until piece measures 18 (18.5, 19, 19.5, 20) inches [45.5 (47, 48.5, 49.5, 51) cm] from CO edge, ending with a WS row.
BO all sts.
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### Finishing
1. **Block Pieces:** Gently block all pieces to specified finished measurements.
2. **Seaming:**
* Sew shoulder seams using mattress stitch or your preferred seaming method.
* Set in sleeves: Center the top of the sleeve with the shoulder seam. Sew sleeves to armholes using mattress stitch or your preferred method.
* Sew side and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
3. **Neckband:**
* With US 4 (3.5 mm) circular needle and MC, starting at right shoulder seam, pick up and knit approximately 3 sts for every 4 rows along vertical neck edges and 1 st for every st along horizontal neck edges.
* Pick up 108 (116, 124, 132, 140) sts evenly around neck opening. **(All divisible by 4 for k2p2 rib).** Place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist stitches.
* Work in K2P2 Rib for 1 inch (2.5 cm).
* BO all sts loosely in pattern.
4. **Final Touches:** Weave in all loose ends.
Congratulations on your new Cozy Stripes Pullover!
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