Create an exciting cabled pullover for kids with this crochet pattern! An open crossover back is a highlight of this distinctive design.
Pattern is available in child sizes 2–10. Your kids will look so cute in this trendy cabled sweater!
Standard American Terms are used to write the pattern.
Material
- 5.5mm Crochet Hook (I-9) or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle
- Scissors Measuring tape
- Yarn needed -Worsted weight yarn
- Sugar Bush Bold – 100% Extra fine super wash merino (190yds/174m/3.5oz/100g) shown in Silver Islet #3017
| Adult Sizes | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL |
| Yarn Requirements | ||||||
| Balls | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| Total Yardage 1330 | 1520 | 1710 | 1710 | 1900 | 2090 | |
| Finished Chest | ||||||
| Inches | 54 | 58 | 60 | 64 | 66 | 70 |
Gauge
You may need to adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge 4” equal to 15 stitches and 10 rows in hdc
Abbreviations:
- Ch – Chain St – Stitch Sts – Stitches
- Sl St – Slip Stitch Sp – Space
- Sk – skip
- Skd – Skipped Rep – Repeat
- Sc – Single Crochet Dc – Double Crochet
- Fpdc – Front Post Double Crochet: Yarn Over (YO), insert hook under post of Stitch indicated. YO and pull up a loop, (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 2 times
- Fptr – Front Post Treble Crochet: Yarn over (YO) twice, insert hook under post of stitch indicated. YO and pull up a loop, (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times
- Bpdc – Back Post Double Crochet: Yarn over (YO), insert hook behind post of stitch, YO and pull up a loop, (YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 2 times
- Blo- Back Loop Only RS – Right Side
Instructions: Chain is not included as a stitch. Written for smallest size with larger sizes in parenthesis (). *highlight size you are working on for less confusion
Front
Row 1: Ch 101 (109, 113, 121, 125, 133), 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. 100 (108,112,120,124,132)
Row2:Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 100(108,112,120,124,132)
Row 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 40 (44,46,50,52,56) sts, *sk next 3 sts, 1 fptr in next 3 sts (working in front)1 fptr in first skd st and next 2sts, 1 fpdc next st, rep from * once more, sk next 3 sts, 1 fptr in next 3 sts (working in front)1 fptr in first skd st and next 2sts, 1 hdc in next 40 (44,46,50,52,56) sts, turn. 100 (108,112,120,124,132)
Row 4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in next 40 (44,46,50,52,56) sts, 1 bpdc next 20 sts, 1 hdc in next 40 (44,46,50,52,56) sts,turn. 100 (108,112,120,124,132)
Row 5-42 (44, 44, 46, 46,48): Repeat Row 3 & 4, piece will measure approximately 17(17.5,17.5,18,18,18.5)”
Back
Right Panel
Row 1: Ch 38 (41,43,47,49,53), 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. 36 (39,41,45,47,51)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 37 (40,42,46,48,52)
Row 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 37 (40,42,46,48,52)
Row 4-28: repeat row 2 & 3~ 12 times, ending with row 2. 49 (52,54,58,60,64)
Row 29: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 50 (53,55,59,61,65)
Row 30: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 51 (54,56,60,62,66)
Row 31-42 (44,44,46,46,48): Repeat increase rows 29 & 30 ~ 6 (7,7,8,8,9) times. 63 (68,70,76,78,84)
Finishing: Join to bottom left corner. Ch 1, 1 sc in each sp along curved edge, 63 (66,66,69,69,72) sts.
Band: Band is worked from bottom left corner to Top Left corner joining as you go to side panel. See pg 7 for join as you go photos.
Row 1: Ch 13, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, sk first st, sl st to next 2 sts (along left side of panel) Row 2: 1 sc in the BLO next 12 sts, ch 1 turn. (12)
Row 3: 1 sc in the BLO next 12 sts, sl st to next 2 sts (along left side of panel)
Row 4-63 (66,66,69,69,72): Repeat row 2 & 3, even number rows ending on Row 2 (end of row 3 sl st to next st on panel, end of row 2 fasten off) odd number rows ending on row 3, sl st to last st on panel and fasten off.
Left Panel
Row 1: Ch 38 (41,43,47,49,53), 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. 36 (39,41,45,47,51)
Row 2: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 37 (40,42,46,48,52)
Row 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 37 (40,42,46,48,52)
Row 4-28: repeat row 2 & 3~ 12 times, ending with row 2. 49 (52,54,58,60,64)
Row 29: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 50 (53,55,59,61,65)
Row 30: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 51 (54,56,60,62,66)
Row 31-42 (44,44,46,46,48): Repeat increase rows 29 & 30 ~ 6 (7,7,8,8,9) times. 63 (68,70,76,78,84)
Finishing: Join to bottom right curved edge with a sl st. Ch 1, 1 sc in each sp along curved edge, 63 (66,66,69,69,72) sts.
Band: Band is worked from Top Right corner to Bottom Right corner joining as you go to side panel. Follow Right panel directions.
Sleeves
Cuff:
Row 1: Ch 13, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn.12 Row 2: Ch 1, 1 sc in the BLO of each st across, turn. 12
Row 3-26 (28,30,32,34,36): Repeat Row 2, final row, ch 1, 1 sc in each space along length of band. 26 (28,30,32,34,36) sts, turn.
Row 1: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 26 (28,30,32,34,36)
Small (Medium,large)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 28 (30,32)
Row 3-5: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 28 (30,32)
Row 6-25 (29,33): Repeat Row 2-5 ~ 5 (6,7) times. 38 (42,46)
Row 26 (30,34)-36 (36,38): Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 38 (42,46) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
XL
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 34
Row 3-4: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 34
Row 5-25: Repeat Row 2-4 ~ 7 times. 48
Row 26-31: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 48 Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
2XL (3XL)
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, 1 hdc in each st across until 1 st remains, 2 hdc in last st, turn. 36 (38)
Row 3: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 36 (38)
Row 4-23 (25): Repeat Row 2-3 ~ 10 (11) times. 56 (60)
Row 24 (26)-33: Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn. 56 (60) Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Finishing:
Block all pieces to measurements. Shown using pins and blocking mat. Spritz with water bottle or steam.
RS facing sew back panels to front using a whip stitch. Leave overlapping section for neck opening.
Sew overlapping back panels together.Join yarn with a sl st to back side of neck.
Ch 1 and sc evenly around neck, sl st to starting sc to join. Ch 1, reverse sc around neck to finish, sl st to join and fasten off.
Weave in ends. See next page for photo tutorial
Attach Sleeves: With RS facing sew sleeves directly to front and back panels of pullover. Shoulder seam at centre of sleeve. With RS facing sew sleeves and sides of pullover
Bottom Band:
With RS facing Join yarn at Bottom Back Right with a sl st. Ch 1, sc evenly across bottom edge of pullover finishing at Back Left. Band is joined as you go.
Row 1: Ch 13, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, sk first st, sl st to next 2 sts (along bottom edge)
Row 2: 1 sc in the BLO next 12 sts, ch 1 turn. 12
Row 3: 1 sc in the BLO next 12 sts, sl st to next 2 sts (along bottom edge)
Repeat row 2 & 3 across entire bottom edge finishing at back right. Fasten off and weave in ends.
