Pattern: The Butterbeer Pullover

Raise your hand if you love homespun yarn! Meee! I know a lot of my crochet friends dislike using homespun yarn because it can be a bit difficult to work with, especially if you are a beginner crocheter. I hope the Butterbeer Pullover pattern changes your mind if you are a homespun hater. 🙂 You can always substitute a different bulky yarn if you are totally against it, but I encourage you to give it a shot with homespun first!

Here are a couple of my tips on working with Lion Brand Homespun-

  • Keep your tension a bit loose! I know a lot of us have a habit of pulling our stitches down tight while crocheting. Don’t do this! One, it makes it harder to see the stitches and two, if you have to frog your work it will be difficult to pull out. You will also have a much harder time inserting your hook into the stitch and it may snag the yarn. So try and crochet with a nice even and “loose” tension.

  • Don’t rely on just your eyes for counting stitches. When you work with homespun yarn, the fluffiness of the yarn can make it difficult to see your stitches. I like to actually feel my stitches with my hands to help check my stitch count.

  • Start your work with a foundation row! My pullover pattern uses a foundation row for each panel. This not only gives your garment a bit more stretch and keeps the panel a uniform size but it also helps you keep your stitch count correct. When working with homespun I always find that the foundation chain and the first row gives the most trouble. It can be difficult to find where to insert your hook in the chain. If you use a foundation row it gets rid of this problem. I recommend THIS video/tutorial if you don’t already know how.

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Materials:

Notes:

  • Pattern is written as follows XS(S,M,L,XL)

  • This pattern is worked in separate panels and sewn together at the end.

  • Each panel begins with a row of foundation half double crochet. I highly recommend following this process instead of making a Ch and then working your row of Hdc. This video explains how to make a foundation row.  Using a foundation row will give your pullover more stretch and will be easier to follow your stitch count using homespun yarn.

  • You will need to sew your panels together to complete your pullover. I like to use my hook and Sl St the pieces together, working through the outer loops only. However, you can also use a yarn needle and your stitch of choice to join panels.

Stitches Used:

Fhdc: Foundation Half Double Crochet

Hdc: Half Double Crochet

Hdc2tog: Half Double Crochet Two Together (decrease)

Sc: Single Crochet

Fphdc: Front Post Half Double Crochet

Bphdc: Back Post Half Double Crochet

Gauge: 4×4” square= 7 Hdc rows by 9 Hdc stitches

Finished Sizing:

Xs- Length (shoulder to waist): 21”, Width: 15”

S- Length: 22”, Width: 16”

M- Length: 23”, Width: 17”

L- Length: 24”, Width: 18”

XL- Length 25”, Width: 19”

 

Pattern (Front Panel):

Row 1: Work 38(40,42,44,46) Fhdc OR Ch 39(41,43,45,47) 1 Hdc in 2nd Ch from hook and each Ch across.  Turn. 38(40,42,44,46 Hdc)

Rows 2-23(25,27,29,31): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 38(40,42,44,46 Hdc)

Row 24(26,28,30,32): Ch 1, 19(20,21,22,23) Hdc. (you will not be completing the entire row, this begins the neckline decrease) Turn. 19(20,21,22,23 Hdc)

Row 25(27,29,31,33): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 17(18,19,20,21) Hdc across. Turn. 18(19,20,21,22 Hdc)

Row 26(28,30,32,34): Ch 1, 18(19,20,21,22) Hdc across. Turn. 18(19,20,21,22 Hdc)

Row 27(29,31,33,35): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 16(17,18,19,20) Hdc across. Turn. 17(18,19,20,21 Hdc)

Row 28(30,32,34,36): Ch 1, 17(18,19,20,21) Hdc across. Turn. 17(18,19,20,21 Hdc)

Row 29(31,33,35,37): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 15(16,17,18,19) Hdc across. Turn. 16(17,18,19,20 Hdc)

Row 30(32,34,36,38): Ch 1, 16(17,18,19,20) Hdc across. Turn. 16(17,18,19,20 Hdc)

Row 31(33,35,37,39): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 14(15,16,17,18) Hdc across. Turn. 15(16,17,18,19 Hdc)

Row 32(34,36,38,40): Ch 1, 15(16,17,18,19) Hdc across. Turn. 15(16,17,18,19 Hdc)

Row 33(35,37,39,41): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 13(14,15,16,17) Hdc across. Turn. 14(15,16,17,18 Hdc)

Row 34(36,38,40,42): Ch 1, 14(15,16,17,18) Hdc across. Turn. 14(15,16,17,18 Hdc)

Row 35(37,39,41,43): Repeat Row 34(36,38,40,42)

Tie off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Opposite  Shoulder:

You will now be working the same decrease rows to create the neckline/shoulder area on the other side of your panel. With your panel laying flat and the completed shoulder on the right hand side- join yarn with a Sl St to stitch 20(21,22,23,24) of Row 23(25,27,29,31). (right next to where you made your first “turn” when starting the opposites sides decrease rows.)

Row 24(26,28,30,32): Ch 1, 19(20,21,22,23) Hdc across. Turn. 19(20,21,22,23 Hdc)

Row 25(27,29,31,33): Ch 1, 17(18,19,20,21) Hdc across, Hdc2tog. Turn. 18(19,20,21,22 Hdc)

Row 26(28,30,32,34): Ch 1, 18(19,20,21,22) Hdc across. Turn. 18(19,20,21,22 Hdc)

Row 27(29,31,33,35): Ch 1, 16(17,18,19,20) Hdc across, Hdc2tog. Turn. 17(18,19,20,21 Hdc)

Row 28(30,32,34,36): Ch 1, 17(18,19,20,21) Hdc across. Turn. 17(18,19,20,21 Hdc)

Row 29(31,33,35,37): Ch 1, 15(16,17,18,19) Hdc across, Hdc2tog. Turn. 16(17,18,19,20 Hdc)

Row 30(32,34,36,38): Ch 1, 16(17,18,19,20) Hdc across. Turn. 16(17,18,19,20 Hdc)

Row 31(33,35,37,39): Ch 1, 14(15,16,17,18) Hdc across, Hdc2tog. Turn. 15(16,17,18,19 Hdc)

Row 32(34,36,38,40): Ch 1, 15(16,17,18,19) Hdc across. Turn. 15(16,17,18,19 Hdc)

Row 33(35,37,39,41): Ch 1, 13(14,15,16,17) Hdc across, Hdc2tog. Turn. 14(15,16,17,18 Hdc)

Row 34(36,38,40,42): Ch 1, 14(15,16,17,18) Hdc across. Turn. 14(15,16,17,18 Hdc)

Row 35(37,39,41,43): Repeat Row 34(36,38,40,42).

Tie off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

Back Panel:

Row 1: Work 38(40,42,44,46) Fhdc OR Ch 39(41,43,45,47) 1 Hdc in 2nd Ch from hook and each Ch across. Turn. 38(40,42,44,46 Hdc)

Rows 2-35(37,39,41,43): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 38(40,42,44,46 Hdc)

Tie off.

Sleeves (x2):

Row 1: Work 18(20,22,24,26) Fhdc OR Ch 19(21,23,25,27) 1 Hdc in 2nd Ch from hook and across. Turn. 18(20,22,24,26 Hdc)

Rows 2-5: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 18(20,22,24,26 Hdc)

Row 6: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first St, 1 Hdc in next 16(18,20,22,24) stitches. 2 Hdc in last St. Turn. 20(22,24,26,28 Hdc)

Rows 7-10: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 20(22,24,26,28 Hdc)

Row 11: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first St, 1 Hdc in next 18(20,22,24,26) stitches, 2 Hdc in last St. Turn. 22(24,26,28,30 Hdc)

Rows 12-15: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 22(24,26,28,30 Hdc)

Row 16: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first St, 1 Hdc in next 20(22,24,26,28) stitches, 2 Hdc in last St. Turn. 24(26,28,30,32 Hdc)

Rows 17-20: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 24(26,28,30,32 Hdc)

Row 21: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first, 1 Hdc in next 22(24,26,28,30) stitches, 2 Hdc in last. Turn. 26(28,30,32,34 Hdc)

Rows 22-25: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 26(28,30,32,34 Hdc)

Row 26: Ch 1, 2 Hdc in first, 1 Hdc in next 24(26,28,30,32) stitches, 2 Hdc in last. Turn. 28(30,32,34,36 Hdc)

Rows 27-33(35,37,39,41): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 28(30,32,34,36 Hdc)

Tie off, leaving a long tail for seaming.

 

Front Pocket:

The pocket is written in 2 different sizes. I recommend the smaller size for XS and S sized pullovers and the larger size for  M,L and XL sizes.

Row 1: Work 28(34) Fhdc OR Ch 29(35), 1 Hdc in 2nd Ch from hook and across. Turn. 28(34 Hdc)

Rows 2-4(6): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 28(34 Hdc)

Row 5(7): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in next 24(30) stitches, Hdc2tog. Turn. 26(32 Hdc)

Row 6(8): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in next 22(28) stitches, Hdc2tog. Turn. 24(30 Hdc)

Row 7(9): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in next 20(26) stitches, Hdc2tog. Turn. 22(28 Hdc)

Row 8(10): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in next 18(24) stitches, Hdc2tog. Turn. 20(26 Hdc)

Row 9(11): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in next 16(22) stitches, Hdc2tog. Turn. 18(24 Hdc)

Row 10(12): Ch 1, Hdc2tog, 1 Hdc in next 14(20) stitches, Hdc2tog. Turn. 16(22 Hdc)

Row 11(13): Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. 16(22 Hdc)

Do not tie off, you will not create a single crochet border around the pocket. Single crochet evenly down the side of the pocket (about 2 stitches per row), when you reach the bottom corner, work 2 single crochet into same stitch. Rotate your work and continue along the bottom of the pocket with 1 Sc in each of the foundation stitches. When you reach the next corner, work 2 single crochet into the same stitch. Rotate your work, single crochet evenly up the side of the pocket (about 2 stitches per row, keep your stitch count the same as the first side.) When you reach the top corner, work 2 single crochet into the same stitch. Rotate your work, finish with 1 Sc into each stitch across the top of the pocket. Work your last Sc into the same space as your first Sc made. Join with a Sl St to the first St. Tie off, leaving a long tail for sewing your pocket to your sweater.

Join Your Panels (view pictures below):

Take your back panel and front panel, place them together with correct sides facing. Be sure the outer edges of your panels are aligned. Using the length of tail you left at the shoulder area, sew along top of shoulder area together using method of choice. I like to use my crochet hook and Sl St both pieces together. However, you can also use your yarn needle and stitch of choice. Repeat on opposite shoulder area.

Next, Lay your 2 seamed panels out flat, with correct sides facing down. You will now be sewing your first sleeve panel to one side. Place your sleeve correct side down up against the side of your main panels. The shoulder seam of the main panel should be in the middle of the sleeve panel and even on both sides. With the tail on your sleeve, sew or Sl St the sleeve panel to the main panels. Repeat on other side.

Next, fold your sweater in half at the shoulder seams. Join your yarn at the bottom corner of one side of the shirt. Sew or Sl St up the side seam until you reach the bottom armpit area of the sleeve. Rotate your work and sew or Sl St the sleeve seam, working your way to the wrist cuff. Tie off and repeat on other side. 

 

Turn your work correct side out.

Adding Trim:

Sleeves-

Row 1: Join yarn to the wrist of the sleeve (by the seam at the foundation row) with a Sl St. Ch 1, 1 Hdc in same St and each St around. Sl St to the first St to join. 18(20,22,24,26 Hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Fphdc around same St, 1 Bphdc around next St. *1 Fphdc, 1 Bphdc* Repeat around. Join to first St with a Sl St. 18(20,22,24,26 Hdc)

Tie off, Repeat on other sleeve.

Waist-

Row 1: Join yarn to the waist (by the seam at the foundation row) with a Sl St. Ch 1, 1 Hdc in same St and each St around. Sl St to the first St to join. 76(80,84,88,92 Hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, 1 Fphdc around same St, 1 Bphdc around next St. *1 Fphdc, 1 Bphdc* Repeat around. Join to first St with a Sl St. 76(80,84,88,92 Hdc)

Tie off.

Neckline and Hood (view pictures below):

Round 1: Join yarn with a Sl St to any St at the back of the neckline. (your work is correct side out and facing up). Ch 1, 1 Sc in same St and evenly around the entire neckline. (approximately 2 Sc stitches per row on the neckline and 1 Sc in each St along the back of the neckline.) Join to the first St with a Sl St. Tie off.

 

You will now be working in rows to create the hood. You will turn your work at the end of each row and Ch 1.

Row 1: Leaving a long tail for sewing- Work 24 Fhdc OR Ch 25, 1 Hdc in 2nd Ch from hook and each across. Turn. (24 Hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1, *1 Hdc in first, 2 Hdc in next* Repeat to end. Turn. (36 Hdc)

Row 3: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. (36 Hdc)

Row 4: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first 5 stitches, 2 Hdc in next. *5 Hdc, 2 Hdc* Repeat across. Turn. (42 Hdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. (42 Hdc)

Row 6: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first 20 stitches, 2 Hdc in next 2 stitches, 1 Hdc in last 20 stitches. Turn. (44 Hdc)

Rows 7-9: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. (44 Hdc)

Row 10: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in first 21 stitches, 2 Hdc in next 2 stitches, 1 Hdc in last 21 stitches. Turn. (46 Hdc)

Rows 11-18: Ch 1, 1 Hdc in each St across. Turn. (46 Hdc)

For a larger hood, add 2-4 more rows here before continuing.

Do not tie off.  You will be seaming the top of your hood shut. Flatten your hood, so that your last row is aligned evenly together. Working through the outer loops only, Sl St the last row together. For example, stitches 1 and 46 will be stitched together, stitches 2 and 45 will be stitched together, continue like this until you reach the back point of the hood. Tie off. With your sweater and your hood inside out, line your finished hood up evenly with the back of the neckline on the sweater. Your middle stitch of the foundation row should be lined up with the middle stitch of the back panel of the sweater. Using a yarn needle, sew the hood to the sweater OR use your hook and length of tail to Sl St the hood to the sweater. Work through the outer loops only like you did at the top of the hood. Turn your work correct side out. Tie off.

 

Sew On Pocket (view picture below):

Place your pocket in the center of your front panel. The foundation row should be just above your bottom waist trim. Using a yarn needle, sew the top, bottom, and half way up the sides of your pocket to the panel. Do NOT sew the sides of the decrease rows of the pocket. These are your pocket openings. Weave in all ends.

 

Now slip on your cozy new pullover and brag to all of your friends that you made it yourself! 🙂

 

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