Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].
Bust: 32 (small) [36 (medium), 40 (large), 44 (X-large), 48 (2X-large), 52 (3X-large)] inches
Materials
• Universal Yarn Bamboo Pop light (light worsted) weight bamboo/cotton yarn (3½ oz/292 yds/100g per ball):
2 [2, 2, 3, 3, 4] balls #106 turquoise
1 [2, 2, 2, 2, 3] ball(s) #205 brilliant blues
• Medium (worsted) weight acrylic yarn:
4-inch pieces of scrap yarn: 13
• Size H/8/5mm crochet hook
• Size I/9/5.5mm double-ended crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
In pattern: 15 sts = 4 inches; 12 rnds = 4 inches (blocked)
This project is made with a bamboo/cotton blend which will grow dramatically in length and decrease in width when blocked. It may decrease in width up to 4 inches or more. The pattern is written to account for this growth. When blocking, smooth it lengthwise carefully to mimic the effects of gravity.
If you like, hang it up when it is almost dry to finish the drying process.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
Double-Ended Tunisian Worked in the Round (see page 5)
Note: Since Pullover is worked in the round, you will need to complete 2 or more “passes” of picking up lps in order to make it all the way around. The instructions state total number of sts for each round, but work is completed in sections in order to make it around (see page 5). Pulling up lps is always done with turquoise, and closing lps is always done with brilliant blues.
Rnd 1:
A: With turquoise and double-ended hook, ch 120 [136, 150, 166, 180, 196], sk first ch, *insert hook in next ch, yo, pull lp through, leaving lp on hook, rep from * across (120 [136, 150, 166, 180, 196] lps on hook);
B: turn hook 180 degrees so back of work is facing, push lps to opposite end of hook, pull brilliant blues through 1 lp on hook, with brilliant blues, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] across until 1 lp rem on hook.
Note: When closing sts in 2 or more “passes,” always remember to leave last 3 or 4 sts on hook to maintain stability of lps.
When doing the reverse single crochet rounds, you could alternatively work the entire Yoke as round 4 only, then reattach yarn and work only the reverse single crochet of round 3 for last round.
When doing round 4, if you prefer, you can use a calculator to determine the skipped stitch positions. Using the strands of yarn as stitch markers helps so you won’t lose your place in the pattern, but using calculator calculations for the 13 skipped stitches of each round is perfectly acceptable.
Rnd 2:
A: Without twisting foundation ch, bring first st close to last st, [TFS (see Stitch Glossary on page 32), TSS2tog (see Stitch Glossary on page 32)] around;
Note: Place st marker in first st of rnd; move st marker up as work progresses.
B: turn hook 180 degrees, push lps to opposite end of hook, [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] around.
Rnds 3–48 [3–52, 3–54, 3–56, 3–58, 3–60]: Rep rnd 2. At end of last rnd, fasten off brilliant blues.
Rnd 1: Beg at center back with turquoise and regular crochet hook, ch 1, working in sts as for TSS (see Stitch Glossary on page 31) throughout, sc in each of next 25 [27, 30, 33, 35, 37] sts (first side of back), sk next 12 [15, 17, 20, 23, 27] sts (for armhole), ch 43 [45, 46, 48, 50, 52], sc in each of next 46 [52, 56, 60, 64, 68] sts (for front), sk next 12 [15, 17, 20, 23, 27] sts (for armhole), ch 43 [45, 46, 48, 50, 52], sc in each of next 25 [27, 30, 33, 35, 37] sts (opposite side of back), join (see Pattern Notes) in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch around, join in first sc. (182 sc)
Rnd [2]: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in each rem sc and ch around, join in first sc. ([195 sc])
Rnd [2]: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch around, join in first sc. ([208 sc])
Rnd [2]: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in each rem sc and ch around, join in first sc. ([221 sc])
Rnd [2]: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch around, join in first sc. ([234 sc])
Rnd [2]: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each rem sc and ch around, join in first sc. ([247 sc])
Rnd 3: Ch 1, working from left to right in front lp (see Stitch Guide), reverse sc (see Stitch Guide) in each sc around, join in first rev sc.
Note: With scrap yarn pieces, mark 13 evenly sp sts. Move pieces up as work progresses.
Rnd 4: Working in unused back lp (see Stitch Guide) of sc on 2nd rnd below, sc in each sc around, sk each of 13 marked sts, join in first sc. (169[182, 195, 208, 221, 234] sc)
[Rep rnds 3 and 4 alternately] 8 [8, 8, 9, 9, 10] times. At end of last rnd, fasten off. (65 [78, 91, 91, 104, 104] sc at end of last rnd)
Weave in all ends. To block Pullover, completely immerse in cool water, squeeze gently to remove excess water, roll in dry towel to remove more excess water, lay flat, smoothing it out vertically which will lengthen it while reducing the width. Shape as necessary, allow to dry. 