I am so excited to be bringing to you another CAL, the Flower Cluster Beanie CAL! This CAL or Crochet-A-Long features my Flower Cluster Beanie or as I call it my Lilac Beanie crochet pattern! My CAL will begin January 2, 2020 it will last 4 days and will end on January 5, 2020! What a way to bring in the New Year!
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Last year I did my very first CAL, the Wrapped In Love Set, inside a Facebook Group called Crochet-A-Long with Us. The group has 13 other crochet pattern designers. They perform their CALs inside our Facebook Group too. If you haven’t already joined our Facebook Group then you need to join me for my CAL inside our group Crochet-A-Long with Us here.
If you have been to my website in the past, then you know you can find the Flower Cluster or Lilac Beanie as free crochet pattern on my website here. The FREE crochet is for sizes 0-6 months. What you may not know is there are some great step by step picture tutorials and video tutorials inside the Ad-Free PDF version of my crochet pattern.
You can find the Ad-Free version 50% off now and during my CAL January 2-5, 2020. You will find the crochet pattern in my Etsy Shop here and use the Coupon Code FLOWERCAL50. You will also find the crochet pattern in my Ravelry Store here. You can also use the Coupon Code FLOWERCAL50 at my Ravelry Store. Again, the Ad-Free PDF version contains great step by step picture tutorials inside and step by step video tutorials from my YouTube Channel here.
Once you join me for my CAL inside the FB Group, you and the other 5000 members have access to all of our past CALs and future CALs. This is awesome because in the year we’ve been a group we have done over 15 CALs! How GREAT is that! So join me and our 5000 members from January 2, 2020 until January 5, 2020 for my Flower Cluster Beanie CAL! I am excited! How about you?!
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This post contains my Amy Pullover FREE Crochet Pattern. I designed the pullover back in November of 2018. It took me a while to get it just right and now I have and I get to share it with You! I couldn’t have done it without my pattern testers. Thank you Lindsay Silvestrini, Sally Hayes, Sherry Dickenson, Jennifer Secord and Tara Smith.
With the colder months already here, this would be a GREAT project to do while you are cooped up in the house. You can binge watch Netflix or Hulu while crocheting the Amy Pullover.
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As a Scoliosis Survivor I have a lot of free time on my hands. Because I suffer with Chronic Pain I sit or recline on the couch crocheting and watching Netflix. Since I watch a lot of TV I got the idea for the Amy Pullover from Season 7 of American Horror Story. Weird right? lol
Sarah Paulson wore roomy, comfy and warm looking tops a lot in Season 7, like the image above. Yes, you may find this silly or funny, but I loved the way they look SO much so I designed a crochet pattern around her wardrobe. The images below depict my version of her tops. I hope you find it roomy, warm and comfy as much as I do!
Sara Paulson also reminds me of my sister, Amy. Amy was in town while I was designing the Pullover. She isn’t into crochet and she actually didn’t like the color of the top. lol My sister wears the latest fashion and I can see her in this roomy, warm, and comfy Pullover. That is another reason I named the pullover after my sister, Amy. I have been waiting to share this post because Amy’s birthday is in December. I wanted to give her a gift and to let her know how much her support means to me. Thank you and Happy Birthday Amy.
I hope you enjoy my Amy Pullover. The Amy Pullover Free Crochet pattern has 6 sizes to choose from. I hope you share your version of the Amy Pullover with me. You can post your version at any of my social media sites listed below the pattern. I’d love to hear from you, so be sure to comment here at my website. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at jo@joscraftyhook.com.
If you would like to purchase the PDF pattern you can do so from my Esty Shop here or from my Ravelry Store here. This pattern is a long one, so if you’d like a pdf version, please stop by my Etsy Shop or Ravelry Store.
Materials:Gauge:
US Hook I/5.5 or 5.5 mmUS Hook I/5.5 or 5.5 mm 14-22 ounces of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
6 HDC x 6 Rows = 2 inch US Hook G/4.5 or 4.5mm Scissors Tapestry Needle Stitch Markers
Abbreviations:Notes:
CH = ChainCh 1 does NOT count as a stitch SS = Slip Stitch
SC = Single Crochet DC = Double Crochet
FHDC = Foundation Half Double Crochet
Special Notes *Sizes range from S, M, L, XL, 2X, and 3X *The Top is crocheted from the Bottom to Top and back down again. *The top is crocheted as One Piece except for when attaching the other Sleeve. *1st Sleeve will be added at the end of the Row. *Other Sleeve adds a FHDC row
These are Measurements BEFORE the Ribbing is Added
Bust Size
38
42
46
50
52
54
Sizes
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
2X
3X
Sleeves Height
5”
6.5”
8”
9.5”
11”
12.5”
Neck Opening
11”
12.5”
14”
15.5”
17”
18.5”
Body before Sleeves
11.5”
13”
14.5”
16”
17.5”
19”
Sleeves
16”
18”
20”
22”
24”
26”
Total Height Before Ribbing
17.5”
19”
20.5”
22”
23.5”
25”
Total Width Before Ribbing
20”
21.5”
23”
24.5”
26”
27.5”
This Ribbed Crop Top is supposed to be Loose and Comfy. This is why the measurements are so different from a fitted top.
Using I Hook
FHDC 57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87 Fasten off and lay aside (this is your 2nd Sleeve)
Starting at the Bottom of the Top
For Bottom of the Top FHDC 68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98 OR Chain 70, 76, 82, 88, 94, 100 HDC in the 3rd chain from hook and each ch across. 68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 98) HDC
R1-R3: Turn. Ch 1, HDC in the next 68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 98) st.
R1: Ch 1, FHDC in the first st. FHDC 56 (62, 68, 74, 80, 86) more times.
R2: Turn. Ch 1, HDC in the next 57 (63, 69, 75, 81, 87) st. HDC in the next 68, (74, 80, 86, 92, 98) st. Attach the FHDC Row by HDC in 1st st, HDC in the remaining 56 (62, 68, 73, 79, 85) st.
R3: Turn. HDC in the next 182 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st.
R4: Turn. Ch 2, HDC in the 1st st, HDC in the 3rd loop of ea st until the last st, hdc in last st. 182 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st
R5-R7: Turn. Ch 1 and HDC in the next 182 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st.
R8: Turn. Ch 1, HDC in the 1st st, HDC in the 3rd loop of ea st until the last st, hdc in last st. 180 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st
Repeat R5-R8 until your Sleeves measure 5”, 6.5”, 8”, 9.5”, 11”, 12.5” tall.
R1: Once the front part of your Sleeves measure5”, 6.5”, 8”, 9.5”, 11”, 12.5” tall turn and place hdc in the next 68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 96) st, ch 44, 47, 50, 53, 56, 59 and skip the next 44 (47, 50, 53, 56, 59)st. Hdc in the next 68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 96) st.
R2-R3: Turn. Ch 1 and HDC in the each st across. 182 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st.
R4: Turn. Ch 1, HDC in the 1st st, HDC in the 3rd loop of ea st until the last st, hdc in last st. 180 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st
R5-R7: Turn. Ch 1 and HDC in the each st across. 182 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st
R8: Turn. Ch 1, HDC in the 1st st, HDC in the 3rd loop of ea st until the last st, hdc in last st. 180 (200, 218, 234, 252, 270) st
Repeat R5-R8 until the back part of your Sleeves measure5”, 6.5”, 8”, 9.5”, 11”, 12.5” tall.
Turn. Place sleeves RS to RS and Slip Stitch the Sleeve you just finished. (57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87). Do not turn. Place hdc in the next 68, 74, 80, 86, 92, 98 st. Leave the remaining Sleeve undone. Turn
Back R1-R3: Ch 1 and HDC in the next 68, (74, 80, 86, 92, 98) st.
R4: Ch 1 and hdc in first st, HDC in the 3rd Loop in the next 66, 72, 78, 84, 90, 96 and hdc in the last st.
Repeat R1-R4 until Back measures 17.5”, 19” 20.5” 22” 23.5” ending with R3.
2nd Sleeve
Adding Sleeve Video Tutorial below
Use your Tapestry Needle and sew the Foundation Row of the Sleeve together.
Place sleeves RS to RS and Slip Stitch the Sleeve from the wrist to the armpit. (57, 63, 69, 75, 81, 87). Do NOT fasten off or turn.
Edging
Sewing Sides Video Tutorial below
Turn Sleeve right side out. Slip stitch into the 1st st of the Side. Place 1 sc in evenly in each side st until you come to the bottom of the Top. Place 1 sc in each st of the Foundation Row until you come to the other side of the Top. Place 1 sc evenly across the other side of the Top until you come to the Armpit. Place 1 sc evenly across the Side until you come to the Bottom of the Top. Place 1 sc in each st of the Foundation Row until you come to the other Side. Place 1 sc evenly across the Side of the Top until you come to the Armpit.
Turn Top inside out. Sew the Sides together until you come to the Bottom Corner. Fasten Off and sew the other Sides together until you come to the Bottom Corner. Fasten Off. Weave in ends and fasten off.
Step 1: With Sleeves right side out, SC evenly around the wrist. Join with a ss into the 1st sc.
Chain 5, turn and sc in 2nd chain from hook and in the next 3 st.
Step 2: SS into the next sc of sleeve twice. Ch 1, turn and sc in blo of the next 3 st, sc in both loops of the last st. Turn.
Step 3: Ch 1, sc in the 1st, sc in the blo of the next 3 st. ss into the next sc of sleeve twice. Ch 1, turn and sc in the blo of the next 3 st, sc in both loops of the last st. Turn
Repeat Steps 2 & 3 until you work your last sc of the Wrist. SS into the next 4 st of the beginning Trim. Fasten off and repeat these Steps on the other Wrist.
Neck with G Hook
Step 1: With Top right side out, SC evenly around the Neck. Join with a ss into the 1st sc.
Chain 5, turn and sc in 2nd chain from hook and in the next 3 st.
Step 2: SS into the next sc of Neck twice. Ch 1, turn and sc in blo of the next 3 st, sc in both loops of the last st. Turn.
Step 3: Ch 1, sc in the 1st, sc in the blo of the next 3 st. ss into the next sc of sleeve twice. Ch 1, turn and sc in the blo of the next 3 st, sc in both loops of the last st. Turn
Repeat Steps 2 & 3 until you work your last sc of the Neck. SS into the next 4 st of the beginning Trim. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Bottom with G Hook
Step 1: With Top right side out, attach yarn with a ss into the 1st sc of either Side seam. Chain 5, turn and sc in 2nd chain from hook and in the next 3 st.
Step 2: SS into the next sc of Bottom twice. Ch 1, turn and sc in blo of the next 3 st, sc in both loops of the last st. Turn.
Step 3: Ch 1, sc in the 1st, sc in the blo of the next 3 st. ss into the next sc of Bottom twice. Ch 1, turn and sc in the blo of the next 3 st, sc in both loops of the last st. Turn
Repeat Steps 2 & 3 until you work your last sc of the Bottom. SS into the next 4 st of the beginning Trim. Fasten off and weave in ends.
If you got this far, CONGRATULATIONS! You have finished the Amy Pullover! Again, I would really LOVE to see your version! You can find all the ways to connect with me below. Thank you for crocheting the Amy Pullover!
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