The Chunky Colour Block Pullover Crochet Pattern is a cozy yet stylish garment. With inclusive sizing from XS all the way up to 5X, this pattern is designed to suit a wide range of body types.
To ensure a smooth and enjoyable crafting experience, an accompanying video tutorial is provided, offering visual guidance every step of the way.
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Embracing the popular top-down raglan style, this pullover crochet sweater offers a seamless construction, making for a satisfying and polished final product. The waist-length design presents a classic and flattering silhouette, while the pattern’s versatility allows for easy customization to achieve the desired length.
Below, you will find everything you need to make this crochet pullover, including the yarn, hook, materials, free written pattern for blog subscribers, pictures and a video tutorial. If you love this free crochet pullover pattern, please share!
Versatile Crochet Pullover Pattern? Yes, please!
This design complements my Rocky Mountain Color Block Pullover, which was crocheted in fingering weight yarn. I enjoy patterns that provide versatility with various options, prompting me to develop a chunkier version of the original sweater.
The Rocky Mountain Pullover exhibits a circular yoke style, while the Chunky Color Block Pullover features a raglan style. Many of you inquire about using different yarn weights in patterns. Adapting a pattern to a different yarn weight may pose challenges for those not accustomed to modifying patterns. To ease this process, I present the Chunky Color Block pullover.
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Looking for a Quick and Easy Crochet Pullover Pattern?
I assure you that this crochet pullover is the complete package. It’s chunky, speedy to create, and features a wonderfully uncomplicated stitch—truly an all-in-one pattern. The Brava Bulky weight yarn is a luxurious acrylic yarn with a beautiful drape. This sweater offers all the coziness without the overly hefty discomfort often associated with regular bulky yarns.
Crafted in a straightforward extended single crochet pattern, you’ll breeze through crafting this pullover in just a day or maybe two! Never tried your hand at making a garment? Rest assured, with this pattern’s straightforward raglan style and detailed tutorial, I believe you’ve got this!
Yarn Requirments
Bulky Weight #5, 100% Premium Acrylic, 136 yds/100g
Shown in Seraphim (A), Umber Heather (B), White (C) and Peacock (A), Sienna (B), White (C) See size chart for yarn requirements
Sizes included in the Crochet Pullover
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Size Chart
Curious about where these numbers come from? Check out the Craft Yarn Council site for helpful information on garment size.
Skill Level
Intermediate, written in standard American terms.
Substituting Yarn
When substituting yarn for the Chunky Colour Block Pullover pattern, it’s important to maintain the recommended size for the perfect fit.
If needed, adjusting your crochet hook size can help you in getting the right measurements. Keep in mind that Brava Bulky has a weight of 136/100g, so consider this when selecting a different brand, as not all Bulky Weight #5s are created equal.
When choosing a substitute yarn, opt for a similar weight to the one specified in the pattern. This will provide a solid starting point for your project.
Also, it’s highly important to create a gauge swatch before you begin your project. This step will help ensure that your tension and stitch count align with the pattern’s specifications. This is an especially valuable skill, particularly when the original yarn listed in a pattern is unavailable or when yarn substitution is necessary.
Suitable Yarn Substitutes for the Crochet Pullover
Lion Brand Hue + Me – 137 yds/100g
Paintbox Yarns Simply Chunky – 149 yds/100g
Premier Puzzle Yarn – 328 yds/200g
Swish Bulky – 137 yds/100g
Materials
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Construction
The Raglan pullover is seamlessly worked in one piece, starting from the top down and working in the round. Once you complete the yoke, continue working the body in the round. Join at the underarm and work each sleeve in the round, finally completing the cuffs with a join-as-you-go technique. For the Small size, we have a step-by-step video tutorial available on our YouTube channel.
Gauge
Body: 8 sts and 8 rows equal to 4″ in esc with 8mm hook
Ribbing: 7 sts and 6 rows equal to 2″ in sc blo pattern with 6.5mm hook
New to gauge? Check out this helpful resource by my friend Briana K HERE. Obtaining the correct gauge is fundamental to having correct garment sizing. You may need to adjust your hook size to meet the pattern gauge.
Abbreviations
Blo – Back Loop Only
Ch – Chain
Hdc – Half Double Crochet
Rep – Repeat
RS – Right Side
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
V-St – (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in the same st
WS – Wrong Side
( ) – Work step in parentheses in indicated stitch
Special Stitches
Extended Single Crochet (esc): Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, YO (yarn over), pull through 1 loop, YO, pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.
Extended Single Crochet Decrease (esc2tog): Insert hook through indicated st and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, YO, pull through 2 loops, YO pull through the last 2 loops on the hook.
V st in V st: Work (hdc, ch 1, hdc) in ch-1 sp of V st in the previous row.
Reverse Sl St: Go through the stitch back to front; keep working yarn to the front, YU (Yarn Under) pulling through the stitch and loop on the hook.
Video for the Crochet Pullover
Throughout the tutorial, crocheters are guided through crocheting the collar and joining it using slip stitches. The setup round of the yoke is demonstrated, providing clear instructions on establishing the foundation for this pullover’s top-down construction. As the yoke progresses, guidance is offered on working the yoke increases and achieving the necessary stitch gauge to ensure an accurate fit.
The tutorial demonstrates separating the body and sleeves, providing practical insights on changing colours and a reverse slip stitch join, then finishing the body with a join-as-you-go band, resulting in a polished and professional-looking finish.
The tutorial covers crocheting the sleeves, including detailed instructions on decreasing the sleeves to achieve the desired fit. The final stages of the tutorial guide crocheters through finishing the sleeves with a join-as-you-go cuff.
This inclusive video tutorial ensures that crocheters of all levels have the necessary guidance to successfully create the Chunky Colour Block Pullover, resulting in a stunning and satisfying garment.
Chunky Colour Block Crochet Pullover
Join me and follow along to this detailed tutorial to complete the Chunky Colour Block Pullover for Size Small.
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The PDF includes a schematic and a row-by-row stitch count chart and a colour inspiration guide.
Chunky Colour Block Crochet Pullover
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Pattern
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Notes:
The pullover is worked from the top down in the round. The collar is completed first by working in rows. It is then slip-stitched together, and the pullover begins by working around the collar’s edge.
All sizes have the same size collar and neck opening. Work pullover in rounds until the required size is reached. The pattern is written for the smallest size, with the larger sizes in parentheses ( ). If there is only 1 number, it applies to all sizes—a step-by-step video tutorial is provided on YouTube.
Collar
Notes
You can alter the width of the collar by chaining out more or fewer chains.
Row 1 (WS):
With the smaller hook and A, ch 7, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each ch across, turn—6 sts.
Row 2 (RS):
Ch 1 (not included as a st here and throughout), 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—6 sts.
Rows 3-56:
Rep Row 2. After the final Row, ch 1, fold collar RS facing and sl st first and last rows together (work through the blo).
Flip the collar so that the seam is to the inside. Change to larger hook.
Yoke
Setup Round:
With the larger hook, ch 1, work sc sts evenly around the collar (1 st/row), sl st in the first sc to join—56 sts.
Round 1:
(Ch 3, 1 hdc in the first st) (beg V-st made), 1 esc in each of next 8 sts (right sleeve), V-st in next st, 1 esc in each of next 18 sts (front), V-st in next st, 1 esc in each of next 8 sts (left sleeve), V- st in next st, 1 esc in each of next 18 sts (back), rev sl st in the V-st to join—60 sts.
When slip stitching to join, keep the slip stitch loose; the last esc of every round needs to be worked into the sl st to keep the st count on track..
Round 2:
Beg V-st in ch-sp, *1 esc in each st across to V-st, V-st in V-st; rep from * around omitting last V-st, sl st in the V-st to join—68 sts.
Rounds 3-7 (9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23):
Rep Round 2, each section (sleeve, front, sleeve, back) will increase by 2 sts each round for a total of 8 sts per round, ending with—108 (124, 140, 156, 172, 188, 204, 220, 236) sts.
Separate Body and Sleeves
Setup Round:
Ch 1, 1 esc in V-st, ch 2 (underarm chs), sk sleeve section to next V-st, sk ch-1 sp, work 1 esc in each st across to the next V-st, ch 2 (underarm chs) sk over the sleeve section to the next V-st, sk ch-1 sp, work 1 esc in each st across, loosely sl st in the first esc to join—68 (76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132) sts (including chs).
Body
When joining, use the Rev sl st technique for a discreet join.
Round 1:
Loosely sl st across first 2 chs, ch 1, 1 esc in same ch, 1 esc in each st across to chs, 1 esc in each ch across, 1 esc in each st across ending last 2 esc in previous round sl st join and next sl st, sl st in first esc to join, change to B—68 (76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132) sts. Cut A.
Round 2:
With B, ch 1, 1 esc in each st around, rev sl st in first esc to join—68 (76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132) sts.
Rounds 3-11:
Rep Round 2. Change to C, cut B.
Rounds 12-18:
Rep Round 2. For a longer sweater, continue working rounds.
Round 19:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join—68 (76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132) sts. Change to smaller hook.
Band
The band is joined as you go to the body edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at body edge, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—8 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—8 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—8 sts.
Rows 4-68 (76, 84, 92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st band together, fasten off and weave in ends.
Sleeves
Complete left and right sleeves. The sleeve measures 18.5″ with the cuff. Try on as you go and alter the length as needed. Leave a long tail, put a slip knot on the hook, and at the underarm, join yarn in 2nd ch of ch-2 with a sl st.
Round 1:
With the larger hook and A, ch 1, esc in first ch, esc in each st around and last ch, rev sl st in first esc to join—24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) sts. Change to B, cut A. You may do an esc2tog before and after the chs to eliminate gapping at corners (see video tutorial). Use the starting tail to sew any additional gapping at the underarm.
Round 2:
With B, ch 1, esc in each st around, rev sl st in first esc to join—24 (28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56) sts.
Rounds 3-15:
Rep Round 2. Change to C cut B. To achieve a shorter sleeve, reduce the number of rounds worked in this section. For a more tailored fit, consider starting the decreasing process earlier. These adjustments are particularly relevant for larger sizes. Consider making a cuff swatch to see what preference of tightness around the wrist is preferred. Decrease the sleeve to the number of cuff rows.
Round 16:
With C, Rep Round 2.
Decrease
Round 17 (Dec):
Ch 1, esc2tog across first 2 sts, 1 esc in each st around to last 2 sts, esc2tog across last 2 sts, rev sl st in first esc to join—22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts.
Rounds 18-19:
Ch 1, esc in each st around, rev sl st in first esc to join—22 (26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54) sts.
Rounds 20-31:
Rep Rounds 17-19, ending with—14 (18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46) sts.
Round 32:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join—14 (18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46) sts. Change to smaller hook.
Cuff
The cuff is joined as you go to the sleeve edge.
Row 1:
With the smaller hook, ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at sleeve edge, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—8 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (sleeve edge), turn—8 sts.
Rows 4-14 (18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46):
Rep Row 2 & 3 ending on Row 2. In the last Row, ch 1, with RS facing sl st cuff together, fasten off and weave in ends.
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