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Just as the falls create a mesmerizing rainbow in the mist, this stunning pullover captures that same vibrant essence through the beautiful Autumn Mist colour palette. The Blue Lagoon colourway mirrors the captivating cascade of water flowing over the falls, making this piece a true celebration of nature’s beauty.
Project Overview
The Wapta Falls Pullover is a vibrant crochet design inspired by the breathtaking beauty of Wapta Falls in British Columbia. Worked in two pieces from the side toward the centre in a classic granny stitch, the construction creates flattering vertical stripes that highlight the beautiful colour transitions of self striping yarn. The pieces are joined at the front and back and finished with a band that cinches the waist and hips for a comfortable flattering fit. A step by step YouTube tutorial is included to guide you through the project.
Hook Sizes: US G+/7 (4.5mm), US H/8 (5mm)
Construction: Worked from one side across to the center
Video Tutorial: https://youtu.be/3ywvgPphcXE
Featuring a classic granny stitch pattern worked from the side to centre, this easy-to-follow design consists of two pieces that are joined at the front and back, cinched at the waist and hips with a stylish band. The unique construction creates flattering vertical stripes, enhanced by the gorgeous Prism gradient self-striping yarn that adds depth and movement to your garment.
Wapta Falls
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Easy Crochet Pullover Pattern
Yarn Requirements
DK Weight #3
290yds/100g, 100% Acrylic Shown in Autumn Mist (crop) and Blue Lagoon (hip)
See the size chart below for yarn requirements in XS-5X
Size Chart For The Crochet Pullover
Measurements
Finished Flat
Bust: 17 (19, 20.75, 22.5, 24.5, 26.5, 28.25, 30.25, 32)”
Length Armpit to Hem – Crop (Hip): 9 (12.5)” Includes 2.75″ Band – All Sizes
Sleeve Width: 5.5 (6.25, 7, 8, 8.75, 8.75, 9.75, 9.75, 10.5)”
Sleeve Length: 17.75 (18.25, 17.75, 18.25, 17.75, 18.25, 17.75, 18.25, 17.75)” Includes 2.25″ cuff
Total Length – Crop: 14.5 (15.25, 16, 17, 17.75, 17.75, 18.5, 18.5, 19.5)”
Total Length – Hip: 17.75 (18.5, 19.5, 20.25, 21, 21, 22, 22, 22.75)”
Skill Level
Gauge
Gauge Swatch Instructions:
Setup Row (RS):
Row 1 (WS):
Row 2:
Row 3:
Rows 4-13:
Suitable Yarn Substitutes for Prism
Crochet Hooks Required
Materials
Abbreviations
Special Stitches
Construction
Video Tutorial
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Wapta Falls Crochet Pullover
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Pattern
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Notes
To begin the pullover, work from one side across, starting at the sleeve cuff. Refer to the sleeve width schematic for your preferred sizing. You have the flexibility to create any sleeve width for all sizes. You can select the arm width that best suits your body type or follow the standard sizing provided in the instructions. 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 for size medium.
Sleeve – make 2
Cuff
Colour match the start of each sleeve.
Row 1:
With smaller hook, ch 13, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn—12 sts.
Row 2:
Ch 1, 1 sc in the blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.
Rows 3-31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63):
Rep Row 2. After the final row, turn.
Sleeve Increase
Setup Row (RS):
Ch 1 and work sc sts evenly along the length of the band (1 st per row)—31 (35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 55, 59, 63) sts. *PM to the RS of work for a helpful reminder. Change to larger hook.
Row 1 (WS):
With larger hook, ch 3 (counts as 1 dc here and throughout), work 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, *ch 1, sk next st, 1 dc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * across, turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) clusters.
Row 2 (Incr.):
Ch 3, cluster in sp between first and second dc, ch 1, *(cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to last cluster, 3 dc in sp between 2nd dc and ch-3, turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) clusters.
Row 3:
Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and throughout), (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, 1 dc between 2nd dc and ch 3, turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) clusters, 2 dc.
Row 4:
(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1) in first ch-1 sp, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) clusters.
Rows 4-33 (34, 33, 34, 33, 34, 33, 34, 33):
Rep [rows 2-4] 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 7, 8, 7, 8) times increasing to 13 (15, 17, 19, 21, 21, 23, 23, 25) clusters. Continue with a repeat of rows 3 & 4, ending repeat on row 3 until the sleeve length is approx. 17.75″/18.25″ or 33/34 rows; work fewer or more rows to alter the length ending on row 3. Don’t fasten off.
Body
Notes:
To work on the front and back of the pullover, add a chain length to each side of the sleeve. If you wish to adjust the pullover length, you can do so by adding or subtracting in multiples of 4 to both the front and back chains.
Setup:
Put a slip knot on larger hook, join to the top left edge with a sl st, for the crop pullover ch 32, for the hip-length pullover ch 48, fasten off. With working yarn at top right of sleeve, for crop length ch 33, hip length ch 49. *See video for colour joining tip for the top left sleeve.
Crop (Hip)
Row 1 (RS):
Work 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 dc in each of next 2 chs, *ch 1, sk next ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 chs*; rep from * to * across the body chain, ch 1, sk ch, at sleeve, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp to next body chain, sk first ch, work 1 dc in each of next 3 chs, rep from * to * across, turn—29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 41) crop length, 37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 45, 47, 47, 49) hip length clusters.
Row 2 (WS):
Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, ch 1 here and throughout), (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, 1 dc between 2nd and 3rd dc (or ch-3), turn—28 (30, 32, 34, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40) crop length, 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 44, 46, 46, 48) hip length clusters, 2 dc.
Row 3:
(Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1) in first ch-1 sp, (cluster, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp across, turn—29 (31, 33, 35, 37, 37, 39, 39, 41) crop length, 37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 45, 47, 47, 49) hip length clusters.
Rows 4-18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34):
Rep rows 2 & 3. Ending with a repeat of Row 2. This section is half the pullover width. Make sure to check your gauge for the correct width. Work more or fewer rows if needed to get the correct sizing ending on the WS.
Last Row:
With smaller hook, ch 1, work 1 sc in first dc, 1 sc in ch-1 sp, *1 sc in next 3 dc, 1 sc in next ch-1 sp; rep from * across, 1 sc in last dc, fasten off and weave in tails—115 (123, 131, 139 47, 147, 155, 155, 163) crop length, 147 (155, 163, 171, 179, 179, 187, 187, 195) hip length sts.
Mark Neck Opening
The neck opening has 14 clusters for all sizes. To mark the opening correctly, follow the size you are working on.
From the bottom back and front edges of both pieces count for the Crop Length 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) clusters, for the Hip Length count 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 15, 16, 16, 17) clusters. Place a marker in the next stitch (ch-1 space). Feel free to adjust the neck opening as desired. If you prefer more back coverage, simply move the back marker to your desired seaming length.
Seaming Directions:
With a smaller hook, begin by placing a slip knot on your hook.
To join your panels, lay each panel side by side, with the right side facing up. You will work by slip-stitching through the loops to the inside of the panels. Begin by slip-stitching through the back loop only (blo) of the first stitch on the right panel, then through the blo of the first stitch on the left panel.
As you join, keep your working yarn positioned at the back and centred between the two panels. Yarn over and pull through all loops on the hook to complete the slip stitch.
Continue slip-stitching in each stitch until you reach the marker, chain 1 and fasten off. Repeat this process for both the front and back panels, referring to the dotted lines on the diagram for guidance.
Side Seams
The mattress stitch is used to seam the sides to hide the seaming yarn colour. The video tutorial provides a demonstration of how to do the mattress stitch.
To seam using the mattress stitch:
- Place the two pieces you want to join side by side, with the right sides facing out.
- Thread a tapestry needle with a matching yarn (2 times the length to seam).
- Insert the needle through the side of the stitch on one side, pulling the yarn through.
- Move to the other side and insert the needle through the side of the corresponding stitch.
- Repeat this process, working back and forth between the two sides, ensuring the tension matches the surrounding stitches.
- Continue seaming until the pieces are securely joined.
- Once complete, weave in the ends securely to finish.
Bottom Band
With smaller hook, put a slip knot on the hook, RS facing join yarn to the bottom of the pullover at the seam
Body Edge
Setup Row (RS):
Ch 1, working across the side of the rows, work *2 sc in next row, 1 sc in next row; rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join—108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192, 204) sts.
Join-As-You-Go Band
The band is joined as you go to the body edge.
Row 1:
Ch 13, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, sk first st at the edge, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—12 sts.
Row 2:
Sk sl sts, 1 sc in blo of each st across, turn—12 sts.
Row 3:
Ch 1, work 1 sc in blo of each st across, sl st in next 2 sts (body edge), turn—12 sts.
Rows 4-108 (120, 132, 144, 156, 168, 180, 192, 204):
Rep Rows 2-3, ending after completion of Row 2 repeat. To join the band, ch 1, sl st the last row to row 1, working through each st across. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing
Lightly steam the pullover to finish.
Washing Instructions
Handwashing is highly recommended to clean your sweater. Fill a basin or sink with lukewarm water and add a mild detergent suitable for delicate fabrics. Gently immerse the garment and agitate it softly to cleanse. Avoid excessive squeezing or wringing to prevent stretching or misshaping. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
Drying:
After washing, gently remove excess water without wringing the garment. Lay it flat on a clean, absorbent towel, arranging it into shape. Roll up the towel and gently press to remove more moisture. Then, let the garment air dry, avoiding direct sunlight or heat sources that could cause fading or shrinking.
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