Style meets comfort in the Men’s Split Level Pullover, a crochet crew neck pullover where both simple and textured stitches combine. This classic crew neck sweater is a great layering option when the temperature starts to drop. Pair it with a t-shirt and jeans for a casual day look or layer it over a collared dress shirt for a more polished look. This classic crochet mens pullover can be worn for years to come.

You can find the free crochet sweater pattern for the Men’s Split Level Pullover in this post below, or an ad-free print friendly version on Love Crafts here, Ravelry here, or on Etsy here. The ad-free version also includes a detailed garment schematic and all photo tutorials.

This classic crochet crew neck pullover is worked from the bottom up with minimal seaming (shoulders only). The collar is then added. The sleeves are worked directly on the sweater. They are worked and shaped from the armhole down to the cuff.

In this article

The Yarn

For this crochet mens pullover, I chose Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease, which is a worsted weight yarn. Wool Ease is an acrylic / wool blend yarn that is available in 66 gorgeous colors. Although Wool Ease is classified as a Craft Yarn Council 4 / worsted weight yarn, I’ve found that it is on the lighter side of most worsted weight yarns. Keep this in mind if you plan to substitute your favorite worsted weight yarn.

MEN’S SPLIT LEVEL PULLOVER – FREE CROCHET SWEATER PATTERN

The free pattern is below, but if you love to work offline, I’ve got a great option for you.

Purchase the ad-free, printable PDF, including all photo tutorials & charts, on LoveCrafts here, on Ravelry here, and on Etsy here. The ad-free version also includes a detailed garment schematic and all photo tutorials.

Purchase the kit here! Lion Brand also has a full kit of the Men’s Split Level Pullover, available on their website. The kit includes your choice of color and a digital copy of the pattern below.

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Materials

Yarn: Worsted Weight / 4 / Yarn, (Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease in Denim was used for the samples in the photos) (3 oz / 85 g / 197 yards / 180 m / 80% acrylic / 20% wool) per ball.
- Yardage needed per size is shown in the size chart below.
- Wool Ease is also available on Amazon HERE.
Crochet Hooks: H/8/5.00mm; G/6/4.00mm (My favorite crochet hooks are the Clover Amour Hooks, I’ve never had an ache in my hand since switching)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Locking Stitch Markers or scrap pieces of yarn

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Gauge

Waistband: 9 sts = 2.25″; 10 rows = 2.60″
Sweater: In ext sc (4mm hook), 11 sts = 3”; 9.5 rows = 3″

Sizes

Men’s Sizes XS through 4XL (see size chart below)

Skill Level

Easy / Intermediate

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch(s): chain(s)
sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
st(s): stitch(es)
sp: space
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
ext sc: extended single crochet (click HERE for tutorial)
sc2tog: single crochet decrease
RS: right side
WS: wrong side
yo: yarn over
Rep: repeat
Rnd(s): round(s)
SM: stitch marker
yo: yarn over
BLO/FLO: back loop only / front loop only
“Double” Extended Moss Stitch (click HERE for tutorial) see swatch #2
Join with a standing sc: standing single crochet (click HERE for tutorial)

Pattern Notes

I tend to crochet on the tighter side. You may need to go down a hook size (or two) to meet gauge if you crochet on the looser side.
Turning chains are not included in stitch count.
The first stitch of a row/round is worked into the same stitch as the turning chain, unless otherwise specified.
Yarn: Yarn used for the sample shown here is Lion Brand Yarns Wool Ease in Denim (3 oz / 85 g / 197 yards / 180 m / 80% acrylic / 20% wool) per ball.
You can use another lighter worsted weight yarn as long as it’s similar in thickness and you match gauge. If the yarn you choose is thicker, you may still match gauge, but it will affect the drape of your pullover.
Chains (for chain spaces) are included in stitch count.
Changes for sizes are written as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL)
Yardage: Please refer to the size chart below.
Model wears a men’s medium. Shown wearing a medium sample.
The waistband is crocheted first. Then you’ll work the pullover from the bottom up beginning by working into the sides of the waistband. You’ll then split for the front and back panels and create the armhole openings. After the main portion of the pullover is completed, you’ll whipstitch the shoulder seams. The sleeves are then crocheted directly onto the pullover and worked from armhole to cuff. Lastly, you’ll work a stretchy band around the neck opening.

Special Stitches

Extended Single Crochet (ext sc): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining two loops on hook. (click HERE for tutorial)
Extended Single Crochet Decrease (extsc2tog): Insert hook into stitch indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 1 loop on hook, yo, pull thru remaining loops on hook.
Join with a standing sc: When instructed to “Join with a standing sc”, begin with a slip knot on your hook. Insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook. Click HERE for tutorial.
“Double” Extended Moss Stitch: This is the textured stitch pattern that is on the upper torso of the sweater and the upper portion of the sleeves. (click HERE for tutorial) See swatch #2.

Size Chart

Choose sweater size based on the Fits Chest size from the chart below.

Size	Fits Chest	Finished Chest	Finished Length(w/o collar)	Yardage
XS	32″ – 33″	35″	25″	1,500 yards
S	34″ – 36″	38″	26″	1,600 yards
M	38″ – 40″	42″	26-3/4″	1,800 yards
L	42″ – 44″	46″	27-1/2″	2,000 yards
XL	46″ – 48″	50″	28-1/4″	2,200 yards
2XL	50″ – 52″	54″	29″	2,400 yards
3XL	54″ – 56″	59″	30″	2,700 yards
4XL	56″ – 62″	63″	30″	3,000 yards

Lengthening the Torso

Do you have a guy who has a longer than average torso? No worries, simply use this guide to make your custom length sweater!

Step 1: Work the waist band as written.

Step 2: Work the Body of Sweater as written. This is where you will add more length to the torso. Continue repeating Body of Sweater Round 2, until you’ve added the additional length you desire. Continue on to Body of Sweater – Textured Section.

Lengthening Sleeves

The sleeves are worked in joined rows (rounds) from armhole to cuff. To lengthen the sleeves, simply repeat the last round before the cuff, making sure to end with a WS round, until your sleeves are the desired length and then add the 3.5″ cuff.

Men’s Split Level Pullover

Waistband

Hook: H/8/5.00mm

Row 1 (RS): Ch 10, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each ch across. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, BLO sl st across. Turn. (9 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, BLO hdc across. Turn. (9 sts)

Rows 4- 99 (99, 111, 127, 143, 159, 175, 191): Repeat Rows 2 – 3.

Row 100 (100, 112, 128, 144, 160, 176, 192): Seam Row: With RS facing out, bring the first row up to meet the last row (the first row should be in front if you kept the RS facing out). Position your working yarn so that it’s on the inside of the waistband. Ch 1, slip stitch the rows together using the following method: insert your hook (from front to back) into the FLO of the 1st stitch of Row 1, insert your hook (from back to front) into the BLO of the 1st stitch of the last row, yo, pull thru all loops on your hook. Continue in this way across the waistband to complete the seam. (9 sts) (click HERE for a photo and video tutorial)

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Body of Sweater.

Body of Sweater

See notes above for instructions on lengthening the torso of the sweater.

Note: The body of your pullover will flare out a bit from the waistband as you work. This is intentional because the waistband is stretchy.

Size XS – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, [ sc in each of the next 4 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 7 times ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (128 sts)

Size S – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, [ sc in each of the next 5 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 10 times ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (140 sts)

Size M – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, [ sc in each of the next 8 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 10 times ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (152 sts)

Size L – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, [ sc in each of the next 2 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 10 times ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (168 sts)

Size XL – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, [ sc in each of the next 6 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 10 times ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (184 sts)

Size 2XL – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) work from ( to ) 40 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (200 sts)

Size 3XL – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, [ sc in each of the next 4 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 10 times ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (216 sts)

SIZE 4XL – Rnd 1 (RS): With a 4.00mm crochet hook, and working in to the sides of the rows of the waistband, ch 1, [ sc in each of the next 8 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 10 times ] work from [ to ] 4 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (232 sts)

Body of Sweater – All Sizes

Rnd 2: Ch1, ext sc in each st around. Join. Turn. (128, 140, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232 sts)

Rep Rnd 2, ending with a WS round, until work measures 12″ (12.5″, 12.5″, 13″, 13.25″, 13.5″, 14″, 14″) (including the waistband).

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Body of Sweater – Textured Section.

Body of Sweater – Textured Section

Tip: When working the chains in the textured stitch pattern, make sure to keep them the same size as your stitches. If you work them too tightly, this will affect your stitch gauge.

Rnd 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) rep from ( to ) around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. Turn. (128, 140, 152, 168, 184, 200, 216, 232 sts) stitch count includes ch 2’s

Rnds 2 – 15: Ch 1, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rnds below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) rep around. Join. Turn.

Rnd 16: Ch 1, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rnds below, ext sc each of the next 2 sts) rep around. Join. Turn.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to Armhole Shaping for the size sweater you’re making. The length of your sweater should measure approximately 16″ (16.5″, 16.75″, 17″, 17.25″, 17.5″, 18″, 18″) at this point (including the waistband).

Armhole Shaping

Notes: Work the armhole shaping noted below, for the size pullover you’re making, then continue on to Row 1 of the Front Upper Center Panel.

X-Small Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 6 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 52 sts only. Skip 12 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 13th st to mark beg of back panel.

Small Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 6 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 56 sts only. Skip 14 sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in 15th st to mark beg of back panel.

Medium Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 6 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 60 sts only. Skip 16 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 17th st to mark beg of back panel.

Large Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 10 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 64 sts only. Skip 20 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 21st st to mark beg of back panel.

XL Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 10 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 68 sts only. Skip 24 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 25th st to mark beg of back panel.

2XL Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 17 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 70 sts only. Skip 30 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 31st st to mark beg of back panel.

3XL Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 18 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 72 sts only. Skip 36 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 37th st to mark beg of back panel.

4XL Armhole Shaping: (RS) BLO sl st in next 18 sts, then continue to Row 1 of Upper Front Center Panel and work next 76 sts only. Skip 40 sts after Row 1 is complete, place SM in 41st st to mark beg of back panel.

Upper Front Center Panel

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) rep across to the last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts, ext sc in each of the last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts. (52, 56, 60, 64, 68, 70, 72, 76 sts) Note: work the dc’s of the patt st, in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

*Before you turn to complete Row 2, skip 12 (14, 16, 20, 24, 30, 36, 40) sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in 13 (15, 17, 21, 25, 31, 37, 41) st to mark beginning of Back Panel. Turn to work Row 2.

Rows 2 – 18 (18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) rep across to the last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts, ext sc in each of the last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts. Turn.

Row (19) (19) (21) (23) (25) (27) (29) (31): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) rep across to the last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts, ext sc in each of the last 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 2, 2) sts.

Do not fasten off. Continue on to the Right Side Neck Shaping for the size you’re making.

X-Small – Right Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. Turn. (19 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

*Before you turn to complete Row 2, skip 14 sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in the 15th st to mark the beginning of the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, sc2tog. Turn. (17 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (16 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (15 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (14 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, sc2tog. Turn. (13 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (13 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (13 sts)

Rows 10 – 12: Rep Rows 8 – 9, ending with a Row 8 rep.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (13 sts)

Shape Right Shoulder in Next Row

Row 14: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the remaining 6 sts. (7 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Sizes Small, X-Large & 2X-Large – Right Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5, 5) times, dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (21, 25, 26 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

*Before you turn to complete Row 2, skip 14 (18, 18) sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in the 15th (19th, 19th) st to mark the beginning of the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5, 5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (20, 24, 25 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (19, 23, 24 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (18, 22, 23 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, sc2tog. Turn. (17, 21, 22 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (16, 20, 21 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, sc2tog. Turn. (15, 19, 20 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (15, 19, 20 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (15, 19, 20 sts)

Rows 10 – 12: Rep Rows 8 – 9, ending with a Row 8 rep. Continue to work Rows 13 & 14 for the size you’re making.

Size Small: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (15 sts)

Shape Right Shoulder in Next Row

Size Small: Row 14: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the remaining 7 sts. (8 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Size X-Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (19 sts)

Shape Right Shoulder in Next Row

Size X-Large: Row 14: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the remaining 9 sts. (10 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Size 2X-Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (20 sts)

Shape Right Shoulder in Next Row

Size 2X-Large: Row 14: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the remaining 10 sts. (10 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Sizes Medium & 3X-Large – Right Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (22, 26 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

*Before you turn to complete Row 2, skip 16 (20) sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in the 17th (21st) st to mark the beginning of the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (21, 25 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (20, 24 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (19, 23 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (17, 21 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (16, 20 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (16, 20 sts)

Rows 9 – 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below) 2 (3) times, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (16, 20 sts)

Shape Right Shoulder in Next Row

Size Medium: Row 14: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below) 2 times, skip each of the remaining 8 sts. (8 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Shape Right Shoulder in Next Row

Size 3X-Large: Row 14: Ch 1, (ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, skip each of the remaining 10 sts. (10 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Sizes Large & 4X-Large – Right Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 5 (6) times, dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below. Turn. (24, 28 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

*Before you turn to complete Row 2, skip 16 (20) sts after Row 1 is complete, place a SM in the 17th (21st) st to mark the beginning of the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 5 (6) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (23, 27 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (22, 26 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (21, 25 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (20, 24 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (19, 23 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Rows 10 – 12: Rep Rows 8 – 9, ending with a Row 8 rep. Continue to work Rows 13 & 14 for the size you’re making.

Size Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18 sts)

Shape Right Shoulder in Next Row

Size Large: Row 14: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, skip each of the remaining 9 sts. (9 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

Size 4X-Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (22 sts)

Size 4X-Large: Row 14: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, skip each of the remaining 10 sts. (12 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Left Side Neck Shaping.

X-Small – Left Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Using a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing ext sc in the st with a SM marking the beginning of the left side neck shaping, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (19 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

Row 2: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (18 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (17 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (16 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (15 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (14 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (13 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (13 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (13 sts)

Rows 10 – 12: Rep Rows 8 – 9, ending with a Row 8 rep.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts. Turn. (13 sts)

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the first 6 sts (do not count as sts), ch 1, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st. (7 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel.

Sizes Small, X-Large & 2X-Large – Left Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Using a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing ext sc in the st with a SM marking the beginning of the left side neck shaping, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5, 5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (21, 25, 26 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

Row 2: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5, 5) times, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (20, 24, 25 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5, 5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (19, 23, 24 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (18, 22, 23 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (17, 21, 22 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in the next st, sc2tog. Turn. (16, 20, 21 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (15, 19, 20 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in the next st. Turn. (15, 19, 20 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4, 4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 (2, 3) sts. Turn. (15, 19, 20 sts)

Rows 10 – 12: Rep Rows 8 – 9, ending with a Row 8 rep. Continue to work Rows 13 & 14 for the size you’re making.

Size Small: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (15 sts)

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Size Small: Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the next 7 sts, ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. (8 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel.

Size X-Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (19 sts)

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Size X-Large: Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the next 9 sts, ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. (10 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel.

Size 2X-Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 3 sts. Turn. (20 sts)

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Size 2X-Large: Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the next 10 sts, ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in the next st. (10 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel.

Sizes Medium & 3X-Large – Left Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Using a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing ext sc in the st with a SM marking the beginning of the left side neck shaping, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (22, 26 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

Row 2: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, sc2tog. Turn. (21, 25 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (20, 24 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc2tog. Turn. (19, 23 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Row 6: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, sc2tog. Turn. (17, 21 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (16, 20 sts)

Rows 9 – 12: Rep Row 8.

Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 (3) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (16, 20 sts)

Continue to Row 14 for the size you’re making.

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Size Medium: Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the next 8 sts, ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts. (8 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel.

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Size 3X-Large: Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the next 10 sts, ch 1, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. (10 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel.

Sizes Large & 4X-Large – Left Side Neck Shaping

Row 1 (WS): Using a 4.00mm crochet hook, join yarn with a standing ext sc in the st with a SM marking the beginning of the left side neck shaping, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 dc 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 5 (6) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (24, 28 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (22, 26 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, sc2tog. Turn. (21, 25 sts)

Row 5: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 4 (5) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (20, 24 sts)

Row 7: Ch 1, sc2tog, ext sc in the next st, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Row 8: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 3 (4) times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18, 22 sts)

Rows 10 – 12: Rep Rows 8 – 9, ending with a Row 8 rep. Continue to work Rows 13 & 14 for the size you’re making.

Size Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (18 sts)

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Size Large: Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the next 9 sts, ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. (9 sts)
Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel

Size 4X-Large: Row 13: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (22 sts)

Shape Left Shoulder in Next Row

Size 4X-Large: Row 14: BLO sl st in each of the next 10 sts, ch 1, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 3 times. (12 sts)

Fasten off. Weave in ends. Continue on to the Back Panel.

Back Panel – Size: Small

Row 1 (RS): Join yarn with an ext sc in st marked with st marker for back panel, ext sc in next st, (ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below) 13 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn. (56 sts) Note: work the dc’s in this row, around the ext sc just as if they were ch-2’s.

Rows (2 – 31): Ch 1, ext sc in the first st, ext sc in the next st, (ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below) 13 times, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts. Turn.

Row 32: Ch 1, ext sc in each of the next 4 sts, dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ch 2, skip each of the next 2 sts) 10 times, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times. Turn.

Row 33: BLO sl st in each of the next 7 sts (do not count as sts), ch 1, ext sc in the next st, (dc in each of the next 2 skipped sts 2 rows below, ext sc in each of the next 2 sts) 10 times, ext sc in the next st, skip each of the remaining 7 sts. (42 sts)