Homebody Pullover by Moon Eldridge

Homebody Pullover

Crochet
November 2020
Bulky (7 wpi) ?
11 sts and 7 1/2 rows = 4'' in main patt, blocked.
7.0 mm
952 - 2040 yards (871 - 1865 m)
49½ (55, 61, 70, 75½ , 81½)" bust circumference.
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Exaggerated shoulder shaping and asymmetrical pattern placement are key features in this modern design. Understated half double crochet clusters add just the right touch of texture without being too fussy. You’ll want to live in this cozy, oversized sweater all winter long.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 5

Finished Size 49 ½ (55, 61, 70, 75 ½, 81 ½)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 49 ½”, modeled with 9” of positive ease.

Yarn Knit Picks Mighty Stitch Bulky (80% acrylic, 20% superwash wool; 136 yd 124 m/ 3 ½ oz 100 g): #27159 Spruce, 7 (9, 10, 12, 13, 15) skeins.

Hook Size K (7 mm) crochet hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Yarn needle.

Gauge 11 sts and 7 ½ rows = 4” in main patt, blocked.

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NOTES

  • This pullover was worked using an Addi K (7 mm) crochet hook. If the exact hook is not available, try to obtain the correct gauge using a standard size K/10½ (6.5 mm) or L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook.

  • This pullover is worked in pieces from the bottom up and seamed. Stitch pattern is only on front piece. Sleeves are worked in joined and turned rounds.

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