Verona Pullover: A Beginner Friendly Crochet Pattern
While spring is popping up all over Virginia, a lot of my northing crochet friends are still buried under snow! In fact, we have had an early spring this year. Normally, our daffodils are shoving through drifts of snow to show off their spring colors, but this year has been warm and sunny. The Verona Pattern series normally gets published in February, but I was a little behind this year - I wanted to make sure the pattern would work for any body type! So, here she is, the Verona Pullover.
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About the Pattern
This pullover is worked from top to bottom in two pieces. First, make the double ribbed collar, seam it and continue on with the body of the sweater. You will work three rounds of puff stitches, which can be in your main color or in a contrasting color. The rest of the pullover is worked in half double crochet, increasing until you reach the armhole depth. Once you split for the armholes, continue working in continuous rounds until you reach the length you want. Do not fasten off, but continue to the bottom ribbing.
For the sleeves, you will pick up the yarn in the underarm and work hdc in continuous rounds until you reach the desired length. You can add two rows of the contrast yarn at the end of each sleeve if desired. If you prefer a looser fit in the sleeves, simply add an increase in the underarm every other round until you reach the desired width. I highly recommend trying on your garment as you go. For instance, try it on after you finish the cowl, after you split for the sleeves, and as you work the body, so you can get a feel for the fit and make adjustments as needed.
The Sizes
Size inclusivity is a huge goal of mine this year! I’m aiming to make all of my patterns available in sizes XS - 5X, and this is one of those patterns! The pattern is designed with minimal ease through the body, but nice, roomy sleeves that are comfortable to wear. Check the size chart below to know which size you should make!
Sizes (to fit actual):
XS: 30” bust, 6” armhole depth
S: 34” bust, 7” armhole depth
M: 38” bust, 7.5” armhole depth
L: 42” bust, 8” armhole depth
XL: 46” bust, 8.5” armhole depth
2X: 50” bust, 9” armhole depth
3X: 54” bust, 9.5” armhole depth
4X: 58” bust, 10” armhole depth
5X: 62” bust, 10.5” armhole depth
The Yarn
I used the Wool of the Andes Tweed from We Crochet to make this design. The Wool of the Andes Tweed is not the softest yarn ever, so if you are sensitive to fabrics, I recommend getting their superwash version, which is much softer. Of course, and medium worsted weight yarn will work for this pattern, as long as you meet the gauge. Check out the chart below to know how much yarn you will need:
Medium Worsted (4) weight yarn
I used We Crochet Wool of the Andes Tweed 110 yds per skein
MC: Down Heather CC: Apple Blossom Heather
XS: 1500 yds (MC: 1170, CC: 330)
S: 1630 yds (MC: 1300, CC: 330)
M: 1730 yds (MC: 1400, CC: 330)
L: 1900 yds (MC: 1570, CC: 330)
XL: 1980 yds (MC: 1650, CC: 330)
2X: 2080 yds (MC: 1750, CC: 330)
3X: 2180 yds (MC: 1850, CC: 330)
4X: 2280 yds (MC: 1950, CC: 330)
5X: 2380 yds (MC: 2050, CC:330)
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Other Tools
I used my favorite Furls crochet hooks in the sizes 6.5 mm for most of the pattern, and my 5.5 mm for the arm cuffs and bottom ribbing. You will also need a yarn needle to weave in your ends and a pair of sharp scissors to trim those ends. Check out some of my favorites below:
Check out the other Verona Patterns
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Pattern Video and PDF
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The Pattern!!
Materials:
Medium Worsted (4) weight yarn
I used We Crochet Wool of the Andes Tweed 110 yds per skein
MC: Down Heather CC: Apple Blossom Heather
XS: 1500 yds (MC: 1170, CC: 330)
S: 1630 yds (MC: 1300, CC: 330)
M: 1730 yds (MC: 1400, CC: 330)
L: 1900 yds (MC: 1570, CC: 330)
XL: 1980 yds (MC: 1650, CC: 330)
2X: 2080 yds (MC: 1750, CC: 330)
3X: 2180 yds (MC: 1850, CC: 330)
4X: 2280 yds (MC: 1950, CC: 330)
5X: 2380 yds (MC: 2050, CC:330)
6.5 mm crochet hook
5.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Stitch markers, at least 2
Stitches and Terms (U.S. Terms):
Ch: Chain
Fsc: Foundation Single Crochet
Sc: Single Crochet
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Puff: Puff Stitch (see special stitches)
BLO: Back Loop Only
Sl St: Slip Stitch
St(s): Stitch(es)
Sk: Skip
Inc: Increase (see special stitches)
Dec: Decrease (see special stitches)
Gauge:
12 sts x 9 rows = 4” in hdc with 6.5mm hook
Notes:
The ribbing is worked in rows. Turn at the end of each row.
Ch 1 at the beginning of the rows does not count as a stitch.
Puff stitch rounds are joined. Hdc rounds are not joined, but worked in continuous rounds.
Puff stitches are worked BETWEEN the puffs of the previous round, not in the top of the puffs.
Do not join to the first stitch when working in continuous rounds. Mark the first stitch of each round and move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
When splitting for the sleeves, I recommend counting out the stitches that you will skip for the armholes and connecting the first and last skipped stitch with a stitch marker. This will make working that round easier.
Each round increases by 8 stitches until you reach the armhole depth.
You can make the pullover as long or as short as you want by adding or subtracting from the main body rounds.
Notes in the pattern are in bold italics.
Stitch counts are in bold italics at the end of each row/round.
Special Stitches:
Puff: *Yarn over, insert hook into the indicated stitch, pick up a loop, repeat from * twice, yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on your hook. Do not chain to finish the puff.
Inc: Work 2 stitches in the same stitch or space. For puff stitch rounds, you will work 2 puff stitches in the same space. For hdc rounds, you will work 2 hdc in the same stitch.
Dec: Work 1 stitch across 2 hdc. Yarn over, pull up a loop in the first indicated stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop in the next indicated stitch, yarn over, pull through all 5 loops on hook.
All sizes:
Cowl (MC):
Using 6.5 mm hook
Row 1: Fsc 30, or alternatively, ch 31, turn, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. 30 sc
Rows 2 - 64: Ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across. 30 sc (do not fasten off, but continue with MC to seam the cowl neck together)
Fold with row 1 and row 64 together. Sl st across, forming a seam.
Fold with the seam on the inside so the ends of each row are together. Sc through both sides; one sc in each row end to form a double thick cowl. Join with sl st to first sc. (64 sc)
You can either fasten off your MC and pick up CC for the next section, or continue with MC if you want a solid top.
Puff rounds (CC):
Using 6.5 mm hook
Round 1: Ch 2 doesn’t count as a st here and throughout, puff inc in first st, *puff in each of next 7 sts, puff inc in next, repeat from * six more times, puff in each of last 7 sts, join with sl st to first puff. 72 puff sts
Round 2: Ch 2, puff between ch 2 and first puff of previous round, puff in each of the next 3 spaces between sts, *puff inc in next, puff in each of the next 8 spaces, repeat from * six more times, puff inc in next, puff in each of the last 4 spaces, join with sl st to first puff. 80 puff sts
Round 3: Ch 2, puff inc between ch 2 and first puff of previous round, *puff in each of the next 9 spaces, puff inc in next, repeat from * six more times, puff in each of the last 9 spaces, join with sl st to first puff. 88 puffs
Fasten off CC.
Hdc rounds (MC):
Using 6.5 mm hook
Round 4: Ch 1 doesn’t count as a st, hdc in first puff and in each of the next 4 puffs, hdc inc in next, *hdc 10, hdc inc, repeat from * six more times, hdc in last 5 sts, do not join. 96 sts
Round 5: Mark first st and continue moving the st marker up each round. *Hdc 11, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 104 sts
Round 6: Hdc 6, *hdc inc, hdc 12, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 6. 112 sts
Round 7: *Hdc 13, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 120 sts
Round 8: Hdc 7, *hdc inc, hdc 14, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 7. 128 sts
Round 9: *Hdc 15, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 136 sts
Round 10: Hdc 8, *hdc inc, hdc 16, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 8. 144 sts
Round 11: *Hdc 17, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 152 sts
Round 12: Hdc 9, *hdc inc, hdc 18, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 9. 160 sts
Round 13: *Hdc 19, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 168 sts
XS Skip to split for sleeves
Round 14: Hdc 10, *hdc inc, hdc 20, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 10. 176 sts
Round 15: *Hdc 21, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 184 sts
S Skip to split for sleeves
Round 16: Hdc 11, *hdc inc, hdc 22, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 11. 192 sts
Round 17: *Hdc 23, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 200 sts
Round 18: Hdc 12, *hdc inc, hdc 24, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 12. 208 sts
M Skip to split for sleeves
Round 19: *Hdc 25, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 216 sts
Round 20: Hdc 13, *hdc inc, hdc 26, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 13. 224 sts
L Skip to split for sleeves
Round 21: *Hdc 27, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 232 sts
Round 22: Hdc 14, *hdc inc, hdc 28, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 14. 240 sts
XL Skip to split for sleeves
Round 23: *Hdc 29, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 248 sts
Round 24: Hdc 15, *hdc inc, hdc 30, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 14. 256 sts
Round 25: *Hdc 31, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 264 sts
2X Skip to split for sleeves
Round 26: Hdc 16, *hdc inc, hdc 32, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 14. 272 sts
Round 27: *Hdc 33, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 280 sts
3X Skip to split for sleeves
Round 28: Hdc 17, *hdc inc, hdc 34, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 14. 288 sts
Round 29: *Hdc 35, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 296 sts
4X Skip to split for sleeves
Round 30: Hdc 18, *hdc inc, hdc 36, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 14. 304 sts
Round 31: *Hdc 37, hdc inc, repeat from * seven more times. 312 sts
Round 32: Hdc 19, *hdc inc, hdc 38, repeat from * six more times, hdc inc, hdc 14. 320 sts
5X Skip to split for sleeves
Split for sleeves:
XS Round 14: Sk 36 sts, hdc in 37th st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 47, sk 36, hdc 48. 96 sts Continue to main body rounds.
S Round 16: Sk 42 sts, hdc in 43rd st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 49, sk 42, hdc 50. 100 sts Continue to main body rounds.
M Round 19: Sk 44 sts, hdc in 45th st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 59, sk 44, hdc 60. 120 sts Continue to main body rounds.
L Round 21: Sk 48 sts, hdc in 49th st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 63, sk 48, hdc 64. 128 sts Continue to main body rounds.
XL Round 23: Sk 51 sts, hdc in 52nd st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 68, sk 51, hdc 69. 138 sts Continue to main body rounds.
2X Round 26: Sk 54 sts, hdc in 55th st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 77, sk 54, hdc 78. 156 sts Continue to main body rounds.
3X Round 28: Sk 57 sts, hdc in 58th st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 82, sk 57, hdc 83. 166 sts Continue to main body rounds.
4X Round 30: Sk 60 sts, hdc in 61st st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 87, sk 60, hdc 88. 176 sts Continue to main body rounds.
5X Round 33: Sk 66 sts, hdc in 34th st, mark this as your new first st, hdc 93, sk 66, hdc 94. 188 sts Continue to main body rounds.
Main body rounds:
You can adjust the length by adding or subtracting rounds. Want a crop top? Make fewer rounds. Want a tunic? Add more rounds.
XS:
Rounds 15-55: Hdc in each st. 96 sts
S:
Rounds 17-55: Hdc in each st. 100 sts
M:
Rounds 20-59: Hdc in each st. 120 sts
L:
Rounds 22-59: Hdc in each st. 128 sts
XL:
Rounds 24-63: Hdc in each st. 142 sts
2X:
Rounds 27-63: Hdc in each st. 154 sts
3X:
Rounds 29-67: Hdc in each st. 166 sts
4X:
Rounds 31-67: Hdc in each st. 176 sts
5X:
Rounds 34 - 70: Hdc in each st. 188 sts
All sizes: When you complete the last st of the last round, sl st to the first st of the round. Continue to bottom ribbing.
Bottom Applied Ribbing:
All sizes:
Use 5.5 mm hook.
Row 1: Ch 9, turn, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, sl st in first and second st of the body of the sweater. 8 sts
Row 2: Turn, skip sl sts, sc in BLO across. 8 sts
Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in BLO across, place 1 sl st in each of next 2 sts along the body of the sweater. Repeat rows 2-3 until you have worked all the way around your sweater.
Once you have completed the last row of the ribbing, sl st the last row to the first row, making sure the seam is on the inside. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Continue to the sleeves.
Sleeves:
Join your MC between the two hdc that form the underarm area of your sweater. Draw up a loop and ch 1. Hdc in the same space and use a st marker to mark this st as your first st.
Continue working the sleeves following the instructions below.
Please note, if you would like a fuller sleeve for your body shape, you can add an increase in this same space every other round until you like the fit for your arm. You will not need to decrease to adjust for the increases, since the sleeve is intended to have a slight balloon shape near the cuff.
You can also add rounds for more length or remove rounds for a shorter sleeve.
XS:
Round 1: Hdc in next 36 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 37 sts
Rounds 2-34: Hdc in each st around. 37 sts .
Rounds 35-36: After Round 34 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 37: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 37 sts
Round 38: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 8 more times, hdc in last st. 28 sts
Round 39: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 7 more times, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 21 sts
S:
Round 1: Hdc in next 42 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 43 sts
Rounds 2-34: Hdc in each st around. 43 sts
Rounds 35-36: After Round 34 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 37: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 43 sts
Round 38: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 9 more times, hdc in last 3 sts. 33 sts
Round 39: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 7 more times, hdc in last st, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 25 sts
M:
Round 1: Hdc in next 44 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 45 sts
Rounds 2-34: Hdc in each st around. 45 sts .
Rounds 35-36: After Round 34 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 37: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 45 sts
Round 38: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 10 more times, hdc in last st. 34 sts
Row 39: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 7 more times, hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 26 sts
L:
Round 1: Hdc in next 48 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 49 sts
Rounds 2-36: Hdc in each st around. 49 sts .
Rounds 37-38: After Round 36 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 39: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 49 sts
Round 40: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 11 more times, hdc in last st. 37 sts
Round 41: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 8 more times, hdc in last st, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 28 sts
XL:
Round 1: Hdc in next 51 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 52 sts
Rounds 2-36: Hdc in each st around. 52 sts .
Rounds 37-38: After Round 36 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 39: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 52 sts
Round 40: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 12 more times, hdc in last 3 sts. 39 sts
Round 41: *Hdc dec, hdc 2 repeat from * 8 more times, hdc in last 3 sts, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 30 sts
2X:
Round 1: Hdc in next 54 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 55 sts
Rounds 2-38: Hdc in each st around. 55 sts.
Rounds 39-40: After Round 38 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 41: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 55 sts
Round 42: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 12 more times, hdc in last 3 sts. 42 sts
Round 43: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 9 more times, hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 32 sts
3X:
Round 1: Hdc in next 57 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 58 sts
Rounds 2-38: Hdc in each st around. 58 sts .
Rounds 39-40: After Round 38 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 41: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 58 sts
Round 42: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 13 more times, hdc in last 2 st. 44 sts
Round 43: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 10 more times, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 33 sts
4X:
Round 1: Hdc in next 60 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 61 sts
Rounds 2-38: Hdc in each st around. 61 sts .
Rounds 39-40: After Round 38 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 41: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 61 sts
Round 42: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 14 more times, hdc in last st. 46 sts
Round 43: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 10 more times, hdc in last 2 sts, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 35 sts
5X:
Round 1: Hdc in next 66 sts, do not join, but continue working in continuous rounds. 67 sts
Rounds 2-38: Hdc in each st around. 67 sts .
Rounds 39-40: After Round 38 is complete, join with a sl st to first st. Pick up CC, work Round 2 twice in CC. Join with sl st to first st. Pick up MC.
Round 41: Switch to 5.5 mm hook. Hdc in each st around. 67 sts
Round 42: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 15 more times, hdc in last 3 sts. 51 sts
Round 43: *Hdc dec, hdc 2, repeat from * 11 more times, hdc in last 3 sts, sl st to first st. Continue to cuff. 39 sts
Cuffs:
All sizes
Use 5.5 mm hook.
Row 1: Ch 5, turn, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, sl st in first and second st of the sleeve. 4 sts
Row 2: Turn, skip sl sts, sc in BLO across. 4 sts
Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in BLO across, place 1 sl st in each of next 2 sts along the sleeve. Repeat rows 2-3 until you have worked all the way around your sleeve.
Once you have completed the last row of the ribbing, sl st the last row to the first row, making sure the seam is on the inside.
Repeat for second sleeve.
Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Block as desired.
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