Crochet Sweater Pattern – Perfect for those cooler summer days and evenings, the Bowen Pullover is light and breezy made with a size 3 soft cotton mix. Designed in five women’s sizes (xs, s, m, l, xl), the sweater manufactured with a size 3 cotton blend yarn fits relaxedly.
Working from the top down in a constant round, this crochet sweater lacks any one seam wherever. This sweater is worked from the top down, hence changing the length to suit you is rather simple.
Show the bottom ribbing by either leaving it untucked or tucked in. In any case you cannot go wrong.
- Yarn: DK, size 3,
- Yarn Used in Pattern: Yarn Bee Fresco Fiber, 59% Cotton. 36% Acrylic & 5% Other Fibers (3.5 ounces/290 Yards) (Yarn Bee Bamboo-ful will also work well with this pattern)
- Extra-Small (XS): approximately 850 Yards/777 Meters
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Small (S): approximately 900 yards/823 Meters
- Medium (M): approximately 1200 Yards/1097 Meters
- Terminology: US Standard Terms
- Large (L): approximately 1500 Yards/1371 Meters
- Extra-Large (XL): approximately 1850 Yards/1691 Meters
- Gauge: With a H/5 mm crochet hook, 14 dc x 7 rows = 4” square In the pattern, 10 rows x 14 stitches = 4” square
Materials
- US G (4.25 mm) crochet hook
- US H (5 mm) crochet hook
- 5 stitch markers
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- hdc = half-double crochet
- slst = slip stitch
- hdcdec = half-double crochet decrease
- Ch = chain
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- sc = single crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- dcdec = double crochet decrease
Approximate Sizing
| XS (32”-33” bust) | S (32”-35” bust) | M (36”-39” bust) | L 40”-43” | XL 44”-46” | |
| Finished Bust | 32” | 34.5” | 39” | 43” | 45.7” |
| Length of sweater at center back | 18”-20” | 18” – 20” | 19” – 21” | 20” – 22” | 21” – 23” |
Stitch Guide and Abbreviations
- Single Crochet (sc): insert hook into the next st, yarn over, pull through work (2 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through 2 loops
- Half-double Crochet (hdc): yarn over, insert hook into the next st, yarn over, pull through work, yarn over and pull through 3 loops
- Half-double Crochet Decrease (hdcdec): {yarn over, insert hook into the next st, yarn over, pull through work} 2 times, yarn over and pull through all 5 loops
- Double Crochet (dc): yarn over, insert hook into the next st, yarn over, pull through work, {yarn over and pull through 2 loops} 2 times
- Double Crochet Decrease (dcdec): yarn over, {insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull through work, yarn over and pull through 2 loops} 2 times, yarn over and pull through all 3 loops
- Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc): yarn over, insert hook from front to back to front around the post of the next st, yarn over, pull through work, {yarn over and pull through 2 loops} 2 times
- Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc): yarn over, insert hook from back to front to back around the post of the next st, yarn over, pull through work, {yarn over and pull through 2 loops} 2 times
Notes
To ensure a proper fit, it is very important that you first meet gauge. The sweater can be made in 5 sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL) beginning at the top and working down to the bottom edge.
The pattern is written for all sizes with instructions for each size written in parentheses, for example: (XS, S, M, L, XL). The sweater is made in a continuous round. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. As you work, the right side or outside of the sweater will always be facing.
The back of the sweater will be the side where your rounds begin and end. When making the four increases around the shoulders, you will always work the 3 dc into the middle dc from the previous round. The pattern begins on the next page.
The Pattern
Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round. With a H/5 mm crochet hook or hook used to meet gauge, LOOSELY Ch (72, 72, 72, 84, 88), being very careful not to twist the chain, slst in the first Ch to form a large ring.
Round 1 (right side facing): Ch 1 (does not count as st), sc in each st around, DO NOT JOIN (72, 72, 72, 84, 88)
Round 2: {dc in the first sc and in the next (11, 11, 11, 13, 13) sts, 3 dc in next stitch} dc in next (10, 10, 10, 12, 14) sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next (24, 24, 24, 28, 28) sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next (10, 10, 10, 12, 14) sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next (12, 12, 12, 14, 14) sts (80, 80, 80, 92, 96)
Round 3: dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in the next st} (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) times, 3 dc in next st,{fpdc in the next st, dc in the next st} (6, 6, 6, 7, 8) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (13, 13, 13, 15, 15) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (6, 6, 6, 7, 8) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) times (88, 88, 88, 100, 104)
Round 4: {fpdc in next st, dc in the next st} (7, 7, 7, 8, 8) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in the next st} (7, 7, 7, 8, 9) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (14, 14, 14, 16, 16) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (7, 7, 7, 8, 9) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (7, 7, 7, 8, 8) times (96, 96, 96, 108, 112)
Round 5: dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (7, 7, 7, 8, 8) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (8, 8, 8, 9, 10) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (15, 15, 15, 17, 17) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (8, 8, 8, 9, 10) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (7, 7, 7, 8, 8) times (104, 104, 104, 116, 120)
Round 6: {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (8, 8, 8, 9, 9) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in the next st} (9, 9, 9, 10, 11) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (16, 16, 16, 18, 18) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (9, 9, 9, 10, 11) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (8, 8, 8, 9, 9) times (112, 112, 112, 124, 128)
Round 7: dc in first stitch, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (8, 8, 8, 9, 9) times, 3 dc in next st,{fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (10, 10, 10, 11, 12) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (17, 17, 17, 19, 19) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (10, 10, 10, 11, 12) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (8, 8, 8, 9, 9) times (120,120, 120, 132, 136)
Round 8: {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (9, 9, 9, 10, 10) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (11, 11, 11, 12, 13) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (18, 18, 18, 20, 20) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (11, 11, 11, 12, 13) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (9, 9, 9, 10, 10) times (128, 128, 128, 140, 144)
Round 9: dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (9, 9, 9, 10, 10) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (12, 12, 12, 13, 14) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (19, 19, 19, 21, 21) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (12, 12, 12, 13, 14) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (9, 9, 9, 10, 10) times (136, 136, 136, 148, 152)
Round 10: {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (13, 13, 13, 14, 15) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (20, 20, 20, 22, 22) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (13, 13, 13, 14, 15) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times (144, 144, 144, 156, 160)
Round 11: dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (14, 14, 14, 15, 16) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (21, 21, 21, 23, 23) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (14, 14, 14, 15, 16) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times (152, 152, 152, 164, 168)
Round 12: {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (11, 11, 11, 12, 12) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (15, 15, 15, 16, 17) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (22, 22, 22, 24, 24) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (15, 15, 15, 16, 17) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (11, 11, 11, 12, 12) times (160, 160, 160, 172, 176)
Round 13: dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (11, 11, 11, 12, 12) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (16, 16, 16, 17, 18) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (23, 23, 23, 25, 25) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (16, 16, 16, 17, 18) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (11, 11, 11, 12, 12) times (168, 168, 168, 180, 184)
Round 14: {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (12, 12, 12, 13, 13) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (17, 17, 17, 18, 19) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (24, 24, 24, 26, 26) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch} (17, 17, 17, 18, 19) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (12, 12, 12, 13, 13) times (176, 176, 176, 188, 192)
Round 15: dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (12, 12, 12, 13, 13) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (18, 18, 18, 19, 20) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (25, 25, 25, 27, 27) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (18, 18, 18, 19, 20) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (12, 12, 12, 13, 13) times (184, 184, 184, 196, 200)
Round 16: {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (13, 13, 13, 14, 14) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (19, 19, 19, 20, 21) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (26, 26, 26, 28, 28) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (19, 19, 19, 20, 21) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (13, 13, 13, 14, 14) times (192, 192, 192, 204, 208)
Size XS ONLY, see instructions on page 6 for making the armholes.
Round 17 (sizes S, M, L, XL):dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (13, 13, 14, 14) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (20, 20, 21, 22) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (27, 27, 29, 29) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (20, 20, 21, 22) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (13, 13, 14, 14) times (200, 200, 212, 216)
Round 18: {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (14, 14, 15, 15) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (21, 21, 22, 23) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (28, 28, 30, 30) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (21, 21, 22, 23) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (14, 14, 15, 15) times (208, 208, 220, 224)
Size Small ONLY, see instructions on page 6 for making the armholes.
Round 19 (Sizes M, L, XL): dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (14, 15, 15) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (22, 23, 24) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (29, 31, 31) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (22, 23, 24) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (14, 15, 15) times (216, 228, 232)
Round 20 (Sizes M, L, XL): {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (15, 16, 16) times, 3 dc in next st,
{fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (23, 24, 25) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (30, 32, 32) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (23, 24, 25) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (15, 16, 16) times (224, 236, 240)
Round 21 (Sizes M, L, XL): dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (15, 16, 16) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (24, 25, 26) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (31, 33, 33) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (24, 25, 26) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (15, 16, 16) times (232, 244, 248)
Round 22 (M, L, XL): {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (16, 17, 17) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (25, 26, 27) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (32, 34, 34) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (25, 26, 27) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (16, 17, 17) times (240, 252, 256)
Size Medium ONLY, see instructions below for making the armholes.
Round 23 (Sizes L, XL): dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (17, 17) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (27, 28) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (35, 35) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (27, 28) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (17, 17) times (260, 264)
Round 24 (Sizes L, XL): {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (18, 18) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (28, 29) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (36, 36) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (28, 29) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (18, 18) times (268, 272)
Size Large ONLY, see instructions below for making the armholes.
Round 25 (Size XL): dc in first st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (18) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (30) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (37) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (30) times, 3 dc in next st, fpdc in next st, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (18) times (280)
Round 26 (Size XL): {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (19) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (31) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (38) times, 3 dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} (31) times, 3 dc in next stitch, {fpdc in the next st, dc in next st} (19) times (288)
Size Extra-Large ONLY, see instructions below for making the armholes.
Making the Armholes
Round (17, 19, 23, 25, 27): {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (14, 15, 17, 19, 20) times, skip next (40, 44, 52, 58, 64) sts, place a stitch marker in first skipped stitch and last skipped stitch, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (28, 30, 34, 38, 40) times, skip next (40, 44, 52, 58, 64) sts, place a stitch marker in first skipped stitch and last skipped stitch, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} (14, 15, 17, 19, 20) times (112, 120, 136, 152, 160)
DO NOT remove the four stitch markers that you placed for the sleeves.
Round (18, 20, 24, 26, 28) : {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} repeat around (112, 120, 136, 152,160)
Round (19, 21, 25, 27, 29) : {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} repeat around (112, 120, 136, 152, 160)
Repeat the last two rounds until the desired length is achieved. The bottom ribbing will add another 2” to the length of the sweater. When working the last round before the ribbing, work a sc in the last stitch of the round, slst in the top of the first stitch, fasten off and weave in loose ends. See instructions below for making the bottom ribbing .
Bottom Ribbing (use a G/4.25 mm hook)
The Ch 1 at the beginning of each round DOES NOT count as a st. At the end of each round, slst in the first st to join. With the right side of the sweater facing, attach yarn to the bottom side edge with a slip stitch (see photo to right).
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in same st and in each st around, join (112, 120, 136, 152, 160)
Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, {fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st} repeat around, join (112, 120, 136, 152, 160)
Rounds 3-7: repeat round 2
Feel free to repeat or omit round 2 as many times as necessary until the desired length is achieved. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for weaving in. See sleeve instructions below.
Sleeves (use a H/5 mm hook)
The sleeves are made in a continuous round. Mark the first stitch of each round with a stitch marker. There will be a hole at the base of the underarm that you will weave closed at the end of the pattern.
With the front of the sweater facing, attach yarn to the marked stitch at the base of the right sleeve (see photo to right).
Round 1 (All Sizes): fpdc in same st, dc in next st, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} repeat around, your last stitch will be made in the second marked stitch (40, 44, 52, 58, 64)
Round 2 (Sizes XS and S ONLY): {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} repeat around (40, 44)
Round 2 (Size M, L, and XL ONLY): dcdec, {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} repeat around until 2 sts remain, dcdec (50, 56, 62)
Round 3 (Sizes XS and S ONLY): {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} repeat around (40, 44)
Sizes XS and S ONLY – Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 until the sleeve hits the wrist. Work a sc in the last stitch of the last round. Slst in the top of the first st. See cuff instructions below.
Round 3 (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} repeat around (50, 56, 62)
Round 4: (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): dcdec, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} repeat around until 2 sts remain, dcdec (48, 54, 60)
Round 5: (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} repeat around (48, 54, 60) Round 6: (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} repeat around (48, 54, 60) Round 7 – 20: (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): repeat Rounds 5 and 6
Round 21 (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): dcdec, {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} repeat around until 2 sts remain, dcdec (46, 52, 58)
Round 22 (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): {fpdc in next st, dc in next st} repeat around (46, 52, 58)
Round 23 (Sizes M, L, and XL ONLY): {dc in next st, fpdc in next st} repeat around (46, 52, 58)
Repeat Rounds 22 and 23 until the sleeve hits the wrist. Work a sc in the last stitch of the last round. Slst in the top of the first st. See cuff instructions below.
Sleeve Cuff (use a G/4.25 mm crochet hook)
The Ch 1 at the beginning of each round DOES NOT count as a st. At the end of each round, slst in the first st to join.
Size Extra-Small Only
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, hdcdec, {hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdcdec} repeat around, join (30)
Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, {fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st} repeat around, join (30)
Rounds 3 – 6: repeat round 2
Repeat or omit round 2 as many times as necessary until the desired length is achieved. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for weaving in. Weave the hole in the underarm closed. Weave in any remaining oose ends. Flip the sweater over so the back of the sweater is facing.
Repeat sleeve and cuff instructions for the other sleeve. See neckline finishing instructions on page 10.
Size Small Only
Round 1: Ch 1, working in same st and next st, hdcdec, hdcdec with next 2 sts, {hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdcdec} repeat around, join (32)
Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, {fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st} repeat around, join (32)
Rounds 3 – 6: repeat round 2
Repeat or omit round 2 as many times as necessary until the desired length is achieved. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for weaving in. Weave the hole in the underarm closed. Weave in lany remaining oose ends. Flip the sweater over so the back of the sweater is facing.
Repeat sleeve and cuff instructions for the other sleeve. See neckline finishing instructions on the next page.
Size Medium Only
Round 1: Ch 1, hdc in each of the next 5 sts, hdcdec, {hdc in next st, hdcdec} repeat around, join (32)
Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, {fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st} repeat around, join (32)
Rounds 3 – 6: repeat round 2
Feel free to repeat or omit round 2 as many times as necessary until the desired length is achieved. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for weaving in. Weave the hole in the underarm closed. Weave in any remaining loose ends. Flip the sweater over so the back of the sweater is facing. Repeat sleeve and cuff instructions for the other sleeve. See neckline finishing instructions on the next page.
Size Large Only
Round 1: Ch 1, working in same st and next st, hdcdec, hdcdec with next 2 sts, {hdc in next st, hdcdec} repeat around, join (34)
Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, {fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st} repeat around, join (34)
Rounds 3 – 6: repeat round 2
Feel free to repeat or omit round 2 as many times as necessary until the desired length is achieved. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for weaving in. Weave the hole in the underarm closed. Weave in any remaining loose ends. Flip the sweater over so the back of the sweater is facing. Repeat sleeve and cuff instructions for the other sleeve. See neckline finishing instructions on the next page.
Size Extra-Large Only
Round 1: Ch 1, working in same st and next st, hdcdec, hdcdec with next 2 sts, {hdc in next st, hdcdec} repeat around, join (38)
Round 2: Ch 1, fpdc in first st, bpdc in next st, {fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st} repeat around, join (38)
Rounds 3 – 6: repeat round 2
Feel free to repeat or omit round 2 as many times as necessary until the desired length is achieved. Fasten off leaving a 6” tail for weaving in. Weave the hole in the underarm closed. Weave in any remaining loose ends. Flip the sweater over so the back of the sweater is facing. Repeat sleeve and cuff instructions for the other sleeve. See neckline finishing instructions below.
Neckline Finishing (use a H/5 mm crochet hook)
With the right side of the sweater facing, attach yarn with a slst to the top back center edge neckline .
Round 1: Ch 1 (counts as first st), skip the same st, slst in each unworked chain loop around, slst in the first st to join, fasten off leaving a 6” tail for weaving in (72, 72, 72, 84, 88) Weave your loose ends into the wrong side of the sweater. Your sweater should now be finished.
