Helping our users. Crochet Pullover with Vertical Stitches.
You’ll need:
400 (500) 600g of Paintbox Simply DK in Pistachio yarn;
Crochet hook 4 mm;
Yarn needle;
Scissors;
Stitch markers.
Size: S (M/L) XL
Stitches control: 14 sts x 14 rows = 4” x 4”
Instructions
Pattern written in S, M noted in ( ), L noted in [ ], XL noted in { }
1st row: foundation sc 165 (178) [191] {204}. (165 (178) [191] {204} sc);
If you’re not using a foundation sc, you can instead ch 166 (179) [192] {205}, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and across
2nd row: ch 1, turn, esc in each stitch across (165 (178) [191] {204});
Repeat the 2nd row to the 35th row (38th row) [41st row] {44th row} (165 (178) [191] {204});
The neckline is created in the next row (adjust the neckline to your preference by adding or taking out chs, also skip the same amount as chs)
36th (39th) [42nd] {45th}: ch 1, turn, esc in 81 (87) [94] {100} stitches, ch 36 (40) [44] {48}, skip 36 (40) [44] {48} stitches, esc in remaining stitches (129 (138) [147] {156} esc);
37th (40th) [43rd] {46th}: ch 1, turn, esc in each stitch and ch across (165 (178) [191] {204});
Repeat the 2nd row to the 71st row (77th row) [83rd row] {89th row} (165 (178) [191] {204})
Do not fasten off.
Fold in half so the neckline is in the front.
Sew the sides closed with a sl st
Loosely sl st about 44 (48) [52] {56} stitches (or sew to the desired arm hole size)
Leave the top open for the armhole
You will have approx. 77 (82) [87] {92} sts around the sleeve – this is an approximation and ok if the number is off by a couple stitches
Sleeves
Work around the opening for the sleeve.
1st rnd: ch 1, esc2tog, esc in each stitch around to the last 2, esc2tog, join to first stitch with sl st
Repeat 1st rnd to 18 rnds.
Each round should decrease by 2 stitches
19th rnd: ch 1, turn, esc in each stitch around, join to first stitch with sl st;
Repeat previous round to the 20th (26th) [32nd] {38th} row
21st (27th) [33rd] {39th} row: ch 1, turn, (after turning, your work should be facing the outside of the sweater, if it’s not don’t turn) sc in each stitch around, join to first stitch with sl st
Do not turn for the remaining rounds.
Round 22 (28) [34] {40}: ch 1, sc blo in each stitch around, join to first stitch with sl st
Repeat previous round to Round 32 (38) [44] {50}
Fasten off, weave in the ends
Join yarn to opposite bottom corner.
Repeat sewing and sleeve pattern.
Fasten off, weave in all the ends.