Crochet Warm Textured Geometric Diamond Pullover Free Pattern

Crochet Warm Textured Geometric Diamond Pullover

Materials:

• Yarn: #5 Bulky Weight Yarn (approx. 900 yards)
• Hook: 6.5 mm (K) Crochet Hook
• Yarn Needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• Tape Measure

Gauge: 10 dc x 6 rows = 4" square (in diamond pattern)

Sizes: S (M, L, XL, 2X)

Measurements:

• Chest: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52) inches
• Length: 24 (25, 26, 27, 28) inches

Stitch Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• dc = double crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• sk = skip
• rep = repeat

Instructions:

Body:

1. Ch 66 (74, 82, 90, 98) to start the bottom hem.
2. Row 1: Dc in the 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across. (64, 72, 80, 88, 96 dc)
3. Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in the next dc, *ch 1, sk 1, dc in the next dc; rep from * to end. (32, 36, 40, 44, 48 diamond shapes)
4. Rows 3-30: Continue until the piece measures 24 (25, 26, 27, 28) inches from the starting chain.

Split for Armholes:

1. Next Row: Ch 3, turn. Dc across 24 (27, 30, 33, 36) dc, ch 1 for armhole, sk 16 dc, dc across remaining stitches.

Front & Back Panels:

1. Continue each panel separately to armhole depth: 8 (8, 9, 9, 9) inches.
2. Next Row: Dc across to armhole, ch 1, sk for neck and repeat dc across.
3. Work until the armhole measures 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) inches, then finish off.

Assembly:

1. Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams.
2. For each sleeve: Ch 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) and follow body pattern until desired length, attach using sl st.
3. Finish off all ends and weave in securely.
4. Attach ribbed cuffs with slip stitch if desired.

Final Touch: You can add a decorative border around the neckline or at the hem if you like a little more detail!