Free One-Piece Crochet Pullover Sweater Pattern You’ll Love to Wear

New to garment making, or just looking for a satisfying project? The Elodie Pullover is a relaxed and easy crochet pattern that’s perfect for layering. You’ll love the soft drape and simple texture of my crochet pull over sweater.

It’s worked all in one piece, so there are no shoulder seams to fiddle with or sleeves to set in  — just simple side and sleeve seams to finish. With this straightforward construction I’ve kept things beginner-friendly while still giving you a wearable, stylish result.

The free pattern is below and includes sizes S to 3XL, written in US crochet terms. Prefer an ad-free printable version? It’s also available as a PDF in my Etsy and Ravelry stores.

My design gives a gentle oversized fit without being bulky. The simple stitch repeat means you can relax into the rhythm, and with no shaping to worry about, it’s a project you can truly enjoy from start to finish.

Have you made my Elodie Pullover? I’d love to know how you got on! Was it your first easy crochet pullover sweater, or are you a seasoned garment maker? Leave a comment and let me know — or come share your project in the Jera’s Jamboree Crochet Community on Facebook.

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Skill Level

Easy / Beginner Friendly –  the Elodie pullover is worked in one piece with no shaping. 

Sizing

• How to decide which size is right for you?

 This pullover is oversized.  If you prefer a closer fit, check the finished size width in the table below. Would you feel comfortable wearing a size smaller? As an example, your size is 36 inch chest and the width size in this pattern for the smaller size is 38 inches. Is 2 inches movement in the jumper enough for you to feel comfortable wearing it? Then follow the instructions for the smaller size.

For suggestions on how to customise, I’ve included information for length and sleeves in the section how the pattern is worked.

I use the Craft Yarn Council measurements as guidance.

Materials

• Twister Solid (Hobbii) Sport weight #2 (5 ply); 1562, (1748, 1951, 2150, 2367, 2578) yards
• 4mm Crochet Hook – body, sleeves and neck edging (I use Clover Amour hooks)
• 4.5mm Crochet Hook (foundation chain, row 1, hem edging)
• Stitch Marker (Etsy have a huge choice of stitch markers)
• Tape Measure
• Scissors
• Yarn needle

Yarn Choices

I chose Twister Solid from Hobbii because I wanted my garment to be lightweight and easy to wash.  After reading the reviews, I thought this would be a great match!

This is the first time I’ve used Twister and I love the stitch definition – it’s brilliant!  The crochet pullover is light and airy and very comfortable to wear.  It’s now on my favourites list 🙂

With an amazing choice of 50 colours, I’m sure there will be a shade to suit your own preferences.

This yarn is an *S-on-S plied sport weight (#2) yarn.  Made from 55% cotton and 45% acrylic, Twister is durable, the colour won’t fade and maybe best of all, this blend of fibres means your makes can be machine washed.  Perfect!

*If you’re curious about what S-on-S plied means, the yarn is constructed by first twisting individual yarn strands (singles) with an S-twist (left-hand twist), and then plying multiple of these S-twisted singles together with another S-twist. This creates a yarn with a final S-twist, but unlike traditional yarns, it uses an S-twist for both the single and the ply.

Yarns with a close match and that fall within the same gauge as Twister Solid include:

• YarnArt Jeans
• Papatya Cotton Touch

Gauge

19 stitches and 13 rows with a 4mm hook = 10cm X 10cm

13 rows = 5 rows of double crochet and 8 rows of Crossed Double Crochet

If your gauge from your swatch doesn’t meet mine, you can easily adjust your stitches using my stitch gauge converter.

Stitches and Abbreviations

You will need to be able to work these crochet stitches:

• Crossed Double Crochet (Xdc):  Skip a stitch, 1dc into next stitch, 1dc into skipped stitch working in front of the dc just made.
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Slip Stitch (sl st)

I have used these common abbreviations in the pattern:

• Chain (ch)
• Continuity (cont)
• Each (ea)
• Pattern (patt)
• Remaining (rem)
• Right Side (RS)
• Stitch/es (st/s)
• Wrong Side (WS)

How to Crochet the Elodie Pullover

The Elodie pullover is crocheted in rows in one piece.  A seam is sewn for the sides and sleeves.  To finish off, a round of single crochet is worked for the hem and the neckline edging.

I’ve used a simple pattern repeat of two crossed double crochet rows and one double crochet row.  These three rows alternate throughout the jumper. This gives a fab texture!

The numbered image below shows the process.  I’ve also explained more after the image.

The numbered list below corresponds to the numbers in the image above:

1. The front is worked first from the hem to underarm.  Chains are made either side for the sleeve extensions which are then worked in to continue working the sleeves and the body.
2. Stitch markers are used to separate the shoulders and to create the neckline.  First one shoulder is worked before rejoining the yarn to work the second shoulder.  The sleeves are also worked as part of each shoulder.
3. Chains are made for the same number of stitches skipped for the neckline.  Yarn is rejoined to work the back of the sweater and the back of the sleeves.  The same number of rows worked for the front of the sleeves is worked on the back.  To decrease the number of stitches to continue working the body, slip stitches are made at the start of the row and stitches left unworked at the end of the same row.
4. Working on the wrong side, the back is folded over the front for seaming.  A long seam is made from the hem and along the underside of the sleeve.  This is repeated on the other side.

Finally, the hem and neckline edging are crocheted.

How to Customise Your Easy Crochet Pullover

• The length from the hem to the underarm can be easily customised.  For a shorter length sweater, work less row repeats to the sleeve extensions.  For example, a waist length garment you will need to work a total of 33 rows before continuing with the sleeve extension instructions.  For a longer length sweater, work more repeats to your desired length.  Remember, if you change the length while working the front, you will also need to change the length for the back.
• Measurements for the sleeves are from underarm along the length of your arm.  The sleeves in my pattern are three-quarter length.  If you prefer bracelet length, when the pattern chains for the sleeve extensions, you will need to add to the chains in multiples of 2 to your preferred length.  If you would like short sleeves, you will need to chain less in multiples of 2. Be aware that the chain length that starts the new row will need 2 extra stitches as you will be working into the 4^th chain from the hook. Don’t forget to change the other sleeve too (less 2 stitches)!

My Pattern Notes

Using these notes alongside the construction details and pattern instructions will help you enjoy the process and finish with a pullover you’re proud to wear.

• Pattern is written in English using US Crochet Terms for sizes S through to 3XL
• Stitch pattern is in multiples of 2
• Instructions for different sizes are written like this:  S, (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL).
• Chain 1 does not count as a stitch.
• Chain 2 counts as a stitch.
• Weave in ends as you go.

Elodie Pullover Sweater Instructions (US crochet terms)

Front

With a 4.5mm hook

Ch 92, (102, 112, 120, 130, 140)

Row 1 (RS): dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in back bumps of ea ch across, ch2, turn (90, 100, 110, 118, 128, 138 dc)

Change to 4mm hook

Row 2: Xdc to last st, dc in last st, ch2, turn

Row 3: rep row 2

Row 4: dc in ea st across, ch2, turn

Rows 2 – 4 form patt

Rows 5 – 42: rep rows 2 – 4  DO NOT turn at end of row 42

Sleeve Extension Chains

At end of row 42, ch 62, (62, 66, 66, 68, 68)

Fasten off

Rejoin yarn at beg of row 42, ch 60, (60, 64, 64, 66, 66)

Fasten off

Turn work and rejoin yarn at start of row

Continuing Front

Row 43: dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in ea ch and st across, ch2, turn (210, 220, 238, 246, 260, 270 dc)

Row 44 – 55, (58, 61, 64, 67, 70): rep rows 2 – 4.  At end of last row ch2, turn

First Shoulder

Row 56, (59, 62, 65, 68, 71): Xdc in next 86, (91, 100, 104, 111, 116) sts, count 36 sts and place a st marker in the next st, ch2, turn leaving rem sts unworked (87, 92, 101, 105, 112, 117 Xdc)

Keeping cont of patt, work 6 more rows

Fasten off

Second Shoulder

Rejoin yarn at st marker

Row 56, (59, 62, 65, 68, 71): Xdc in ea st across, ch2, turn (87, 92, 101, 105, 112, 117 Xdc)

Keeping cont of patt, work 6 more rows

Fasten off

Preparation for Back

Rejoin yarn at neck edge of first shoulder, ch 36, join with sl st to neck edge of second shoulder.

Fasten off

Turn work

Back

Rejoin yarn at start of last row, ch2

Work in ea st and ch across neck for the first row, keeping cont of patt work a total of 20, (23, 26, 29, 32, 35) rows  (210, 220, 238, 246, 260, 270 sts)

Decreasing to Finish Sleeve Section

Next row: sl st a total of 61, (61, 65, 65, 65, 67, 67) sts, ch2 (counts as a st), keeping cont of patt, work 89, (99, 109, 117, 127, 137) sts, ch2, turn leaving rem sts unworked

Continuing Body at Back

Keeping cont of patt work 42 rows

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew seam

Assembly

Fold back over front with WS facing outwards, line up seams from hem to underarm and underarm to sleeve cuff.

Sew seam.

Rep on other side

Hem Edging

Working on RS and using 4.5mm hook

Rejoin yarn at side seam on hem

Ch1, sc evenly around hem

Join with sl st

Fasten off

Neckline Edging

Working on RS, using 4mm hook

Rejoin yarn at shoulder neck edge

Ch1, sc evenly around front and back of neck edge

Join with sl st

Fasten off

Congratulations!  Your pullover is ready to be washed and dried flat.

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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