Easy Crochet Pullover Pattern for Everyday Wear

A free crochet pullover pattern worked in one piece, with two length options for a relaxed everyday fit.

My Coastal Breeze Sweater is an easy crochet pullover designed for relaxed comfort and effortless style. Worked in simple double crochet stitches, this sweater is beginner-friendly and constructed in one piece, making it a satisfying project whether you’re new to garment making or looking for a relaxing crochet.

The simple stitch pattern makes it ideal for variegated yarns with long colour changes, giving your finished garment beautiful stripes with very little effort.

I’ve included two length options and six sizes, so you can create the best fit for your wardrobe.

Perfect for breezy coastal evenings or layering through the seasons, this free crochet pullover pattern is both practical and stylish.

Below you’ll find everything you need to crochet your own Coastal Breeze pullover, including sizing information, materials, gauge, and the full free crochet pattern.

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Skill Level

Confident Beginner / Easy

This crochet pullover project is suitable for confident beginners. Sleeve extensions are created by chaining and working double crochet into those chains, the decreases are formed by slip stitching and leaving stitches unworked. The neckline is shaped by chaining and skipping stitches.

If you’re comfortable with basic stitches and following simple garment construction, you’ll find this an enjoyable project.

Sizing

The table below shows the recommended chest measurements based on Craft Yarn Council guidelines, along with the finished garment width and approximate yarn yardage for both length options.

How to Measure for the Best Fit

To choose the best size, measure the fullest part of your chest, keeping the tape measure level.

The finished sweater is designed with approximately 4 inches of positive ease, meaning the garment will be slightly larger than your body measurement for a relaxed fit.

Example:
If your chest measures 38 inches, choose the Medium size (42 inch finished width).

If you prefer a more oversized sweater or looser sleeves, you can size up.

To create fuller sleeves, follow the instructions for the next size up when working the sleeve rows, but keep the sleeve chain extensions the same for your chosen size.  The sleeve chain extensions are the length of the sleeves and the rows are the width.

Materials

• DK (#3 weight) yarn in yards

19” length

S   1100

M  1202

L   1322

XL 1442

2XL 1563

3XL 1683

23” Length

S   1290

M  1412

L    1552

XL  1695

2XL  1836

3XL  1980

• 4mm crochet hook (I always use Clover Amour hooks)
• Stitch markers (I’ve used these Harlequin markers for about 3 years now)
• Scissors (these folding scissors in a pouch are a little bit different).
• Yarn needle

Yarn Choices

When I was planning this crochet pullover sweater in double crochet stitches I didn’t want to use a solid colour.  I knew that a variegated yarn with long colour changes would jazz the simple stitches giving a much more exciting finish.

As it turned out, I had Stylecraft Batik Swirl DK that had been sitting on my shelf for a while after being picked up in a sale with no particular project in mind.  It was perfect for my design bringing the stitches to life and creating natural striping throughout the garment.

I found it lovely and soft to work with and produces a lovely drape, making the finished sweater comfortable to wear.

Each 200g ball contains 601 yards, which makes it great value when working larger projects like garments.

You can substitute any DK (#3 weight) yarn for this project.  Long colour changes work beautifully for my pattern but you could also use a solid colour.

I would recommend avoiding 100% cotton, as it can make the finished sweater feel quite heavy. A cotton-acrylic blend would work well for warmer weather, while acrylic yarns are a great choice for year-round wear, especially for cooler evenings.

My tip: When working your swatch, don’t just measure your gauge. Take a moment to check how the fabric drapes and feels, as this will affect how your finished sweater fits and hangs.

Gauge

With a 4mm hook: 16 double crochet and 10 rows = 10cm x 10cm/4in x 4in

Struggling to match my gauge?  Use my stitch gauge calculator to adjust your stitches.

Stitches and Abbreviations

You’ll need to know how to work these crochet stitches:

• single crochet (sc)
• single crochet back loop only (scblo)
• single crochet 2 together (sc2tog)
• double crochet (dc)
• slip stitch (sl st)

If you need a refresher, you’ll find these stitches in part 1 of my stitch library.

For my UK crocheters, the table below is a conversion of basic crochet stitches from US to UK.

I’ve used these common abbreviations in the instructions:

• chain/s (ch/s)
• each (ea)
• repeat (rep)
• Right Side (RS)
• Stitch/es (st/s)
• Wrong Side

Design and Construction

My Coastal Breeze Sweater is worked in double crochet stitches with ribbed cuffs. The garment is crocheted in one piece, beginning with the back body.

The back is worked from the hem to the underarm, where sleeve extensions are created by chaining at the beginning and end of the row.

Once the sleeve extensions are complete, the work continues across the sleeves and upper body to the shoulders.

The neck opening is created by marking the centre stitches with stitch markers. The neckline is then shaped by working to the first marker, chaining across the opening, skipping stitches, and continuing from the second marker.

The front of the sweater mirrors the back, working from the shoulder and sleeve area down to the underarm. The body is shaped by slip stitching across stitches and leaving the remaining stitches unworked.

Assembly is quick and simple.  The front is folded over the back and then seamed from the sleeve cuff to the underarm, and continuing from the underarm down to the hem on each side.

The ribbed cuffs are worked directly onto the sleeve using single crochet in the back loop only.

To finish, a round of single crochet is worked evenly around the neckline.

This crochet pullover does not include a hem edging, creating a simple and relaxed finish.

If you enjoy garments worked in a similar way, you might also like this one-piece crochet pullover sweater pattern which uses the same style of construction.

Pattern Notes

• Written in US crochet terms.
• Sizes are written as: S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
• Chain 1 does not count as a stitch (used for cuff ribbing and neckline edging).
• The chain 3 used for sleeve extension counts as a double crochet.
• Rows begin with a stacked double crochet. If you prefer, you may substitute chain 3 in place of the stacked double crochet in the instructions.
• Row 1 is worked into the back bumps of the chain.
• Work the chains for the sleeve extensions loosely to make them easier to work into on the following row.
• Rejoin yarn for the neck edging at the side of the neckline.
• Weave in ends as you go.
• If you substitute the yarn, you may require more or less yardage than stated.
• Read through the written pattern instructions before beginning.

Free Crochet Pullover Sweater Pattern

Below you’ll find the full written instructions, including both length options and all six sizes. Take your time to read through the pattern notes and sizing information before you begin so you can choose the best fit for your sweater.

Coastal Breeze Sweater Instructions (US Terms)

Back

With a 4mm hook

Ch 82, (90, 98, 106, 114, 122)

Row 1: dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in ea ch across, turn (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120 dc)

Row 2: stacked dc, dc in ea st across, turn

WAIST LENGTH

Row 3 – 30: rep row 2

LONGER LENGTH

Row 3 – 40: rep row 2

DO NOT FASTEN OFF OR TURN AFTER LAST ROW

Sleeve Extension

Ch 50, (50, 53, 53, 56, 56)

Fasten off

Rejoin yarn at start of last row

Ch 50, (50, 53, 53, 56, 56)

Fasten off

TURN

Rejoin yarn in 1^st ch at beg of row

ALL LENGTHS

Armhole to Neck

(upper body including sleeve)

Next row: ch3, dc in ea ch and dc across, turn (180, 188, 202, 210, 224, 232 dc)

Cont working rows of dc for a further 13, (15, 16, 17, 18, 20) rows

Back Finished

Neckline

Identify the middle st of the row:

Count 18 sts to the right and place a st marker

Count 18 sts to the left and place a st marker

Remove middle st marker

Sp bet st markers is the neckline

Next row:  stacked dc, dc to st marker, ch36, sk 36 sts, dc to end, turn

Front

Neck to armhole (Upper Body including sleeve)

Next row: stacked dc, dc in ea dc and ch across, turn (180, 188, 202, 210, 224, 232 dc)

Cont working rows of dc for a further 13, (15, 16, 17, 18, 20) rows

Decreasing for lower body

Next row:  sl st in 51, (51, 54, 54, 57, 57) sts, stacked dc, dc to last 50, (50, 53, 53, 56, 56) sts,

Turn leaving rem sts unworked (80, 88, 96, 104, 112, 120 dc)

Front Body

WAIST LENGTH

Cont working rows of dc for another 29 rows

LONGER LENGTH

Cont working rows of dc for another 39 rows

Fasten off

Assembly

Lay sweater flat with RS facing outwards

Fold sweater over in half from neck to hem

WS is now facing outwards

Sew seam from cuff to underarm and continue down side seam

Rep on other side

Fasten off

Ribbed Cuff

Turn sweater RS out

Rejoin yarn at cuff edge at seam

Setting up round for sizes M, (L, 2XL, 3XL) ONLY

Ch1, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, * rep around working sc in last st, join with sl st to first sc

ALL SIZES

Ch17

Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch to cuff edge, sl st in next 2 sts on cuff edge, turn

Row 2: scblo to last st, sc in last st, ch1, turn

Row 3: sc in first st, scblo to cuff edge, sl st in next 2 sts on cuff edge, turn

Rep rows 2 and 3 around, seam cuff by sl st through both pieces of fabric

Fasten off

Rep on other sleeve

Neckline Edging

Working on RS, rejoin yarn at neck edge

Round 1: ch1, sc evenly around neck

Fasten off

Congratulations!  Your Coastal Breeze pullover is ready to be blocked and worn.

This easy crochet pullover sweater is a relaxing project with simple stitches and a construction that comes together beautifully once the pieces are folded and seamed.

Looking for more lightweight sweaters to crochet? Take a look at this collection of crochet summer sweater patterns — perfect for layering on breezy days and cooler evenings.

You can also explore all of my crochet sweater patterns to find designs for every season.

If you make your own Coastal Breeze pullover, I’d love to see it! Feel free to share your finished sweater in the Jera’s Jamboree Crochet Community.

Copyright Notice

The pattern and photographs of this design are the property of Sharon Goodwin at Jera’s Jamboree.  This pattern and design are subject to copyright and are for personal, non-commercial use only.  You may not share, resell, alter or redistribute this pattern in part or in whole. You may, however, sell any finished items you make.  If you would like to include this pattern in a roundup, you may take one photo and link back to this pattern.

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