Introduction: The 4Hour Pullover

About: I'm a newbie to sewing, but a pro at crochet and baking. I'm also new to jewerly making and taking part in contests.
I created this pullover pattern from start to finished. It’s simple and easy enough for a beginner to crochet. The finished pullover in the pictures is a size small in adults. I have also added the sizes for a medium and large pullover as well. Basic crochet knowledge is required and the following materials.

Materials
-Crochet size K10½ (6.50mm)
-Medium weight 7zo  Delt Blue yarn (Color A)
-Medium weight 7zo   Blue yarn (Color B)
-Scissors
-Measuring tape
-Notebook/pen
-Camera

Crochet Abbreviations for this pattern

CH(s) -chain(s)

DC- double crochet

DEC -decrease

SC -single crochet

SL ST -slip stitch

Gauge:12 dc = 3ins.

Sizes: Small, Medium, Large



Step 1:

Directions

Front/Back Bottom

Starting with color A, ch 78(88, 98) with wrong size facing you

Row1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, then 76(86, 96) dc
across to the end

Rows 2-3: repeat dc across to the end

Step 2: Front Piece

Front Piece

Rows 4-6: switch to color B,  38(43, 48) dc

Rows 7-9: Switch to color A,  38(43, 48) dc

Rows 10-12: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 13-15: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 16-18: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 19-21: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 22-24: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 25-27: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc

Row 28: Switch to color B, 14(16, 19) dc, dec 1 

Row 29: 15(17,20) dc

Row 30: 13(15,18) dc, dec 1

Rows 31: Switch to color A, 14(16,19) dc

Row 32: 12(14,17) dc, dec1

Row 33: 13(15,18) dc,

Rows 34: Switch to color B, 11(13,16) dc, dec 1

Row 35: 12(14,17) dc,

Row 36: 10(12,15) dc, dec 1

Rows 37: Switch to color A, 11(13,16) dc

Row 38: 9(11,14) dc, dec 1

Row 39: 10(12,15) dc

Step 3: Back Piece

Back  Piece

Rows 4-6: switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 7-9: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 10-12: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 13-15: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 16-18: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc 

Rows 19-21: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc 

Rows 22-24: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc 

Rows 25-27: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc 

Rows 28-30: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 31-33: Switch to color A, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 34-36: Switch to color B, 38(43, 48) dc

Rows 37-39: Switch to color A, 38(43,48) dc

Rows 40: Switch to color B, 8(11,14) dc, dec1

Row 41: 9(12,15) dc, sl st to finish off the row. Both sides are finished now, time to join them together with a sc st.

Step 4: Top Part

With both wrong sides facing out, sc the top together. Next dc around the front neckline to the other side and join it together with a sc st. Then around the back of the neckline and sl st to finish it off. Wrap twice and tie off.

Step 5:

Start at the bottom with a sc and work your way up to the armpit. Now use your tape measure to measure your arm for the right fit for you. Dc around the armpit, sl st to finish and tie off. Do the same for the other side, turn the pullover right side out and try it on. 

Step 6: The Finished 4Hour Pulloever

Hope everyone enjoyed this how-to and their new cozy pullover.  =)

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