Velvet Pullover Crochet Pattern

Today I’m happy to share with you the Easton Pullover crochet pattern for babies and kids!

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My daughters absolutely love velvet yarn. And who can blame them? It’s the softest, cozyiest, squishiest yarn imaginable. So it’s natural that I would want to crochet a sweater for them from this soft yarn.

The benefit to this yarn is that it’s a chunky yarn, weight 5. So this is a fairly quick project, perfect for last minute gifts. Well, last minute as far as crocheting a sweater by hand can get. But you know what I mean!

I designed the Easton Pullover in seven sizes: 3M, 12M, 2T, 4, 6, 8, and 10. That way you can make one for every child on your gift list! The pattern is simple so you can play with colors on this one. Follow my traditional stripe patterns or create your own. Use your imagination and have fun!

This velvet sweater is a drop shoulder design with a little bit of armhole shaping to reduce bulk in the underarm area. It is composed of a front and back piece and trapezoid shaped sleeves. The sleeve increases are very simple, great for beginners.

The free pattern in all seven sizes is given below. You can also purchase the ad-free PDF on Etsy or Ravelry. Want a little help? Watch the full video tutorial right here:

General Instructions: This gender neutral pullover made with soft and bulky velvet yarn will soon become any child’s favorite winter sweater. With a simple modern drop shoulder design, the sweater is crocheted in four pieces that are seamed together. The bulky yarn and simple style make it a great project for beginners or more experienced crocheters who want to make a quick gift for loved ones.

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Supplies: Size L (7.0mm) crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge), yarn needle, 3 stitch markers, ruler

Materials: #5/bulky weight yarn; Yarnspirations Bernat Velvet ;(100% polyester) in softened blue (MC)191 (250, 300, 360, 408, 489, 556) ydsand indigo velvet (C1) 22 (28, 34, 41, 46, 55, 63) yds

Gauge: 4” = 9 hdc and 7 rows.
To check gauge:
Ch 10.
Row 1: Hdc in 3^rd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. (9 sts including ch 2)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in remaining hdc and top of ch 2, turn.
Repeat row two 5 more times.  Finished swatch should measure 4×4”, blocked. If there are too many sts, use a smaller hook. If not enough sts, use a larger hook.

Finished Measurements:
Chest circumference: 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34)”
Height: 11.75 (13.75, 15.25, 16.75, 18, 20.5, 22.5)”

Sizing: Measure child’s chest and add 5-6”. Choose the size with the finished circumference closest to this number.
Suggested sizing: 3M (12M, 2T, 4, 6, 8, 10)

Abbreviations and Special Stitches
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
dc2tog: double crochet 2 together (decrease)
fphdc: front post half double crochet
bphdc: back post half double crochet
hdc: half double crochet
hdc2tog: half double crochet 2 together
rep: repeat
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
yo: yarn over

Pattern Notes:

• Ch 2 at the beginning of a row counts as 1 stitch.
• Ch 1 at the beginning of a row does not count in stitch count.
• When changing colors, bring new color up when completing last stitch of previous row.
• Hdc2tog at the beginning of a row is used instead of skip 1 to prevent a hole in the work.

Front

Begin with ribbing:
With MC, ch 7 (7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9).
Row 1: Sl st in 2^nd ch from hook and ea ch across, turn. 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8)
Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in back loop only of ea st across, turn.
Rep row 2 until total ribbing length reaches 9.5 (10.5, 11.5, 12.75, 13.75, 14.75, 15.5)”.

Continuing with the body:
Turn ribbing so you’re working on the long side.
Row 1: Ch 2, 24 (27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 38) hdc evenly along long end of ribbing, turn. (Suggestion: Mark halfway point with a stitch marker to aid in spacing hdc’s evenly.) 25 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 39)
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in remaining hdc and top of ch 2, turn.
Repeat row 2 until total front height reaches 6.5 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14.5)”.

Armhole:
Row 1: Ch 1, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sl st, ch 1 (don’t skip a st), hdc in each across until 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts remain (leave remaining sts unworked), turn. 19 (22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 31) hdc
Row 2: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in ea remaining hdc across (leave ch’s and sl sts at end of row unworked), turn. 19 (22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 31)

Row 3: With C1, ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in ea remaining hdc across, turn.
Row 4: With MC, ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in ea remaining hdc across, turn.
Rows 5: With C1, ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in ea remaining hdc across, turn.
Repeat row four 1 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) more time(s).

Neck Shaping:
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc2tog, 3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) hdc, turn. 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9)
Repeat row one 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) more times.
Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.
Repeat neck shaping for opposite side. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Back

Repeat all steps same as for front until you reach the armhole section. Armhole:
Row 1: Ch 1, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sl st, ch 1 (don’t skip a st), hdc in each across until 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts remain (leave remaining sts unworked), turn. 19 (22, 24, 24, 26, 28, 31) hdc
Repeat row one 6 (7, 8, 8, 8, 8, 9) more times.

Neck Shaping:
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc2tog, 3 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) hdc, turn. 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9)
Repeat row one 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3) more time(s).
Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.
Repeat neck shaping for opposite side. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Join Front and Back: Lay front and back right sides together and sew shoulder seams with mattress stitch.

Sleeves (Make 2)

Begin with ribbing:
With MC, ch 7 (7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8).
Row 1: Sl st in 2^nd ch from hook and ea ch across, turn. 6 (6, 6, 6, 9, 9, 9)
Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in back loop only of ea st across, turn.
Rep row 2 until total cuff length reaches 5.5 (6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5)”. Do not cut yarn.

Increase section:
Turn cuff so you’re working on the long side.
Row 1: Ch 2, 15 (17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24) hdc evenly along long end of ribbing, turn. (Suggestion: Mark halfway point with a stitch marker to aid in spacing hdc’s evenly.) 16 (18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25)
Row 2: Ch 2, (don’t hdc2tog or sk a st) hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 17 (19, 20, 23, 24, 25, 26)
Row 3: With C1, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 18 (20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27)
Row 4: With MC, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 19 (21, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28)
Row 5: With C1, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 20 (22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29)
Row 6: With MC, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 21 (23, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30)
Row 7: With MC, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 22 (24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31)
Sizes 3M and 12M, stop here and skip down to “remainder of sleeve” section.

Row 8: With MC, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 22 (24, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32)
Sizes 4 and 6, stop here and skip down to “remainder of sleeve” section.

Row 9: With MC, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 22 (24, 27, 29, 30, 32, 33)
Sizes 2 and 8, stop here and skip down to “remainder of sleeve” section.

Row 10: With MC, ch 2, hdc in each hdc and top of ch 2, turn. 22 (24, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34)

Remainder of sleeve:
Row 1: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in remaining hdc and top of ch 2, turn.
Repeat row 1 until total sleeve length (measured perpendicular to cuff) reaches 9 (11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17)”. Cut yarn, leaving along tail for seaming. Weave in loose ends.

Attach the sleeve: Openbody and lay flat with wrong sides facing up.  Line up sleeve to armhole section. With yarn needle and MC, sew sleeve to body with mattress stitch. Repeat for the other sleeve.

Side seams: Fold sweater with right sides together. Sew body side seam and sleeve seam with mattress stitch. Repeat for the other side.

Neck Finishing
Turn sweater right side out. 
Round 1: Attach yarn with crochet hook to back center of neck opening. Ch 1, hdc around neck opening. Join to first hdc with sl st. 
Round 2: Ch 1, *fphdc, bphdc; rep from * around neck opening. Join to first hdc with sl st. Tie off. Weave in loose ends.

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