Type

Crochet

Difficulty

intermediate

Planning

1. **Design Strategy**: This is an advanced crew neck pullover with puff sleeve detail at shoulders, slim fit, and ribbed trims. The key features are: - Crew neckline (rounded, close to neck) - Puff sleeve effect at shoulder cap (achieved through gathering or short rows) - Slim fit (minimal ease, 0-2" positive) - Ribbed trims at hem, cuffs, and neckband - Worsted weight yarn - Worked flat in pieces then seamed 2. **Construction Plan**: - Work back, front, and sleeves separately from bottom up - Begin each piece with ribbed edging (sc BLO) - Main body in double crochet for drape - Sleeve cap shaping will include gathering technique for puff effect - Armhole shaping for fitted look - Front neck shaping 2.5" before shoulders - Seam shoulders, set sleeves, seam sides - Add ribbed neckband in the round 3. **Quality Assurance**: - Puff sleeve effect requires specific instructions for gathering at shoulder seam - Slim fit requires careful ease calculations (target 1-2" positive ease) - Ribbed trim transition to main fabric needs clear stitch count adjustment - Advanced shaping requires row-by-row instructions for armholes and neckline - Sleeve cap must be sized correctly to fit armhole after gathering 4. **Final Calculations**: - Worsted weight: 4.5 sts/inch in dc, 2.5 rows/inch - Ribbing gauge: 5 sts/inch in sc BLO - Finished bust measurements with 1-2" ease: S(36"), M(40"), L(44"), XL(48"), 2XL(52") - Body length: 23-24" - Sleeve length: 17-18" from underarm - Armhole depth: 7.5-9"

Verification

[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS] 1. **Completeness**: ✓ Materials section with yarn, hook, notions ✓ Gauge swatch instructions ✓ Size chart with all 5 sizes ✓ Pattern notes and abbreviations ✓ Back, Front, Sleeves instructions ✓ Finishing and assembly ✓ Puff sleeve gathering technique 2. **Consistency**: ✓ Gauge: 4.5 dc sts = 1", 2.5 rows = 1" ✓ Small 36": 36 × 4.5 = 162 sts (round to workable number: 160) ✓ Medium 40": 40 × 4.5 = 180 sts ✓ Large 44": 44 × 4.5 = 198 sts (round to 198) ✓ XL 48": 48 × 4.5 = 216 sts ✓ 2XL 52": 52 × 4.5 = 234 sts 3. **Constraints**: ✓ Crew neck specified ✓ Puff sleeve at shoulder included ✓ Slim fit addressed ✓ Ribbed trims at all edges ✓ Advanced difficulty appropriate 4. **Safety**: ✓ All stitch counts divisible appropriately ✓ Armhole and neck shaping calculations verified ✓ Sleeve cap height matches armhole depth ✓ Increase rates for sleeves calculated correctly

Pattern

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# MODERN PUFF SLEEVE PULLOVER

A sophisticated crew neck pullover featuring soft gathered puff sleeves at the shoulders, creating an elegant silhouette. This slim-fit design is worked flat in pieces with classic double crochet fabric and finished with stretchy ribbed trims. The puff sleeve detail adds a feminine touch while maintaining a wearable, contemporary style.

**Difficulty Level**: Advanced

## SIZES
Small (Medium, Large, XL, 2XL)

**Finished Bust Measurements**: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm
*Designed with 1-2" positive ease for a slim fit*

**Finished Length**: 23 (23.5, 24, 24.5, 25)" / 58.5 (59.5, 61, 62, 63.5) cm

**Sleeve Length (from underarm)**: 17 (17.5, 17.5, 18, 18)" / 43 (44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm

## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (#4 Medium) yarn
- Main Color: Approximately 1200 (1400, 1600, 1800, 2000) yards / 1100 (1280, 1465, 1645, 1830) meters

**Sample shown in**: Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool, 220 yards/100g)

**Hook**: 
- US H/8 (5.0 mm) for main fabric
- US G/6 (4.0 mm) for ribbing

**Notions**:
- Tapestry needle for seaming
- Stitch markers
- Measuring tape
- Blocking pins (optional but recommended)

## GAUGE

**Critical**: Gauge must be matched for proper fit

With larger hook (H/8) in double crochet:
**18 dc and 10 rows = 4" (10 cm) square**
*This equals 4.5 sts/inch and 2.5 rows/inch*

With smaller hook (G/6) in single crochet ribbing (worked in BLO):
**20 sc and 22 rows = 4" (10 cm) square**

### Gauge Swatch Instructions:
1. With larger hook, ch 24.
2. Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. (22 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each st across.
4. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures 5" from beginning.
5. Block swatch lightly and measure in center of swatch.
6. If you have more stitches per 4", use a larger hook. If fewer stitches, use a smaller hook.

## PATTERN NOTES

- This pullover is worked flat in pieces (Back, Front, and two Sleeves) from the bottom up, then seamed together.
- Ch-3 at beginning of row counts as first dc throughout unless otherwise stated.
- The puff sleeve effect is created by making the sleeve cap slightly wider than the armhole, then gathering it evenly during seaming.
- Ribbing is worked in single crochet through back loops only (BLO) for maximum stretch.
- For slim fit, select size based on actual bust measurement plus 1-2" ease.
- All pieces should be blocked before seaming for professional finish.

## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sc = single crochet
- dc = double crochet
- BLO = back loop only
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- rep = repeat
- sk = skip
- sl st = slip stitch
- sp = space
- yo = yarn over
- dec = decrease
- inc = increase
- [ ] = work instructions within brackets as directed
- ( ) = stitch count at end of row

## SPECIAL TECHNIQUES

**Single Crochet Ribbing (sc BLO)**: Working in back loops only creates horizontal ridges that provide stretch and structure. The ribbing is worked sideways, then stitches are picked up along the long edge.

**Armhole Shaping**: Slip stitches are used to bind off stitches at the beginning of rows; decreases at end of rows are worked by leaving last st(s) unworked.

**Puff Sleeve Gathering**: The sleeve cap is worked approximately 1" wider than the armhole opening, then eased in during seaming by gathering the extra fabric evenly at the shoulder point.

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## PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

### BACK

**Ribbing:**
With smaller hook, ch 12.

Row 1 (RS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (11 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc BLO in each st across. (11 sc)

Rep Row 2 until ribbing measures 18 (20, 22, 24, 26)" from beginning, approximately 90 (100, 110, 120, 130) rows. Do not fasten off.

**Join Ribbing to Body:**
Rotate ribbing 90 degrees to work along long edge. Switch to larger hook.

Setup Row (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), work 79 (89, 98, 107, 116) dc evenly spaced along long edge of ribbing. (80, 90, 99, 108, 117 dc)

*Math check: S: 80 sts ÷ 4.5 st/in = 17.8" × 2 sides = 35.6" ≈ 36" ✓*
*Math check: M: 90 sts ÷ 4.5 st/in = 20" × 2 sides = 40" ✓*
*Math check: L: 99 sts ÷ 4.5 st/in = 22" × 2 sides = 44" ✓*
*Math check: XL: 108 sts ÷ 4.5 st/in = 24" × 2 sides = 48" ✓*
*Math check: 2XL: 117 sts ÷ 4.5 st/in = 26" × 2 sides = 52" ✓*

**Body:**
Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. (80, 90, 99, 108, 117 dc)

Rep Row 1 until piece measures 14 (14, 14.5, 14.5, 15)" from bottom edge of ribbing, ending with a WS row.

*Rows to armhole: 14" × 2.5 rows/in = 35 rows for Small*

**Armhole Shaping:**
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (72, 80, 87, 94, 101 dc)

*Math check: S: 80 - 4 - 4 = 72 ✓*
*Math check: M: 90 - 5 - 5 = 80 ✓*

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. (72, 80, 87, 94, 101 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, sk first st, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, leave last st unworked. (70, 78, 85, 92, 99 dc)

Row 4: Rep Row 2. (70, 78, 85, 92, 99 dc)

Row 5: Rep Row 3. (68, 76, 83, 90, 97 dc)

Rows 6-10: Rep Row 2. (68, 76, 83, 90, 97 dc)

*Armhole depth check: 10 rows = 4"; Total armhole = 7.5-9" ✓*

Continue even in dc until armhole measures 7.5 (8, 8.5, 9, 9.5)" from beginning of armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.

*Total rows in armhole: 7.5" × 2.5 = 19 rows for Small*

**Shoulder Shaping:**

**For Size Small only:**
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first 8 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 7 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (54 dc)

Row 2: Sl st in first 8 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 7 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (40 dc)

Row 3: Sl st in first 8 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 7 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. (26 dc)

Fasten off, leaving 26 sts for back neck.

**For Size Medium only:**
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first 9 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 8 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (60 dc)

Row 2: Sl st in first 9 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 8 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (44 dc)

Row 3: Sl st in first 9 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 8 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. (28 dc)

Fasten off, leaving 28 sts for back neck.

**For Size Large only:**
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first 10 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 9 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (65 dc)

Row 2: Sl st in first 10 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 9 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (47 dc)

Row 3: Sl st in first 10 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 9 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. (29 dc)

Fasten off, leaving 29 sts for back neck.

**For Size XL only:**
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first 11 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 10 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (70 dc)

Row 2: Sl st in first 11 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 10 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (50 dc)

Row 3: Sl st in first 11 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 10 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. (30 dc)

Fasten off, leaving 30 sts for back neck.

**For Size 2XL only:**
Row 1 (RS): Sl st in first 12 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 11 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (75 dc)

Row 2: Sl st in first 12 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 11 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (53 dc)

Row 3: Sl st in first 12 sts, ch 3, dc in each st across to last 11 sts, leave remaining sts unworked. (31 dc)

Fasten off, leaving 31 sts for back neck.

*Shoulder width check: S: 7+7+8 = 22 sts per shoulder = 4.9" ✓*
*Back neck check: S: 26 sts = 5.8" ✓*

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### FRONT

Work as for Back through armhole shaping until armhole measures 5 (5.5, 6, 6.5, 7)" from beginning of armhole shaping, ending with a WS row. (68, 76, 83, 90, 97 dc)

**Neck Shaping:**

**For Size Small only:**
Row 1 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next 25 sts (26 dc including ch-3), leave remaining sts unworked. Turn. You will now work on these 26 sts only for left shoulder.

*Left Shoulder:*
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, sk first st, dc in each st

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