Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Pullover Crochet Pattern

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June 14, 2017 Ashlea 80 Comments

This new crochet pattern is perfect for transitional weather seasons. Too hot for a sweater, too chilly for a t-shirt… enter the Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Pullover crochet pattern! Or slap some sleeves on and it’s a comfy sweater.

Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Pullover Crochet Pattern

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Materials:

Crochet hook in M/N (9 mm)
Worsted weight (size 4) yarn (Big Twist Value pictured)
-approx. 850 – 900 yards for short sleeves (size L)
-approx. 1,000 for long sleeves (size L)
Yarn Needle for weaving in ends

Notes:

We are using the SUPER easy Lemon Peel stitch for this pattern. A video tutorial for this stitch can be found here.

This pullover size is customizable, therefore your beginning chain will vary in length. To calculate your beginning chain, measure around your hips. Take that number and divide in half. Chain until you reach that length, then chain up to the next multiple of 10.

Example: My hip measurement is 42” so I chained until the length reached 21”. This was only 48 chains, so I went up to 50 to start my pullover.

If you’re making for someone else you can get helpful sizing information here.

NEW! See a VIDEO tutorial for the entire pattern below.

Pattern:

Make two
To start: Ch-(insert your number here)
Row 1: Ch-1, sc in second ch from hook, dc in next * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * to end.
Rows 2 – 27: Ch-1, * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * to end.
***note: if you have a long torso measure before increasing. It should reach from your hips to just under your breasts.
Row 28: Ch-1. 2sc in each of first 2 sts. * sc in next, dc in next * repeat between * * until you have two sts left. 2sc in each of last 2 sts.
Rows 29 – 30: repeat row 2
Row 31: repeat row 28
Rows 32 – 33: repeat row 2
Row 34: repeat row 28
Rows 35 – 36: repeat row 2
Row 37: repeat row 28
Rows 38 – 49: repeat row 2
*Check that arm holes are large enough and fasten off. (note that rows 38 – 49 are your armholes) For a looser fit around the biceps, continue in rows to row 53 or so, and check again. Fasten off leaving super long tails for sewing the shoulders.

Construction:

Lay front side to back side. Using your yarn needle, sew from bottom hem up using the Mattress Stitch until you reach the last increase row (row 37). Repeat on second side.

Starting at the outer shoulder, sew the top together using the Mattress Stitch for about 8 – 10” on each side. I recommend trying it on at this point to make sure the neck hole isn’t too large or too small.

Short Sleeves:

Row 1: Attach yarn at the base of arm hole with sl st. Ch-1, sc in same st and in each st around. Do not join, work in a spiral instead.
Rows 2 – 6: sc in each st around. Fasten off using Invisible Join and weave in ends.

Long Sleeves:

Row 1: attach yarn at bottom of armhole with sl st. Ch-1, sc in same st. * dc in next, sc in next * repeat between * * around, dc in last. DO NOT JOIN, work in a spiral instead.
Rows 2 – 30 (or desired sleeve length): * dc in next st, sc in next * repeat between * * to end.
*when desired sleeve length is reached, continue…
Final row: sc in each st around.
Fasten off using the Invisible Join.

Bottom hem:

Row 1: Attach yarn at either side seam with sl st. Ch-1, sc in same st and in each around. Do not join.
Row 2 (or to desired length): sc in each st around. Fasten off using Invisible Join and weave in ends.

Finished! Fin! Fertig! Done!

Companion video tutorial for this pattern:

Lemon Peel Stitch Pullover Crochet Pattern

When finished with the Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Pullover crochet pattern, be sure to tag me using @HeartHookHome on Twitter and Instagram, and share a photo in the Heart Hook Home Crochet Community on Facebook!

I hope you love your pullover as much as I do!

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Comments

Amanda says
January 30, 2019 at 9:26 pm

Hi, I love your pattern. I'm trying to make one but I opted for a size 3 yarn and the smaller hook of 6.50mm. Does this mean I will need to make more rows of the increase before I start the armholes?

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Gabrielle Clarke says
January 9, 2019 at 10:50 am

Hi Ashlea! I saw the question I have above but could not find the answer. Should the armholes fit halfway around your bicep? I love this pattern and just want to make sure it will fit correctly in the arms before I finish the first panel. Thanks!

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- Heart Hook Home says
  January 11, 2019 at 9:06 am
  
  Hi Gabrielle! The armhole portion typically measures from the top of your shoulder to just under your armpit. Hope this helps!
  
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Gail says
December 10, 2018 at 10:08 pm

Excited to try this as my first article of clothing! When it comes to care/shrinkage at what step do you recommend washing for the first time? Before adding the sleeves? Or okay to wait until it's all assembled?

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- Heart Hook Home says
  December 13, 2018 at 10:00 am
  
  Hi Gail! I wash after the whole project is complete. Hope this helps!
  
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Rachel says
November 6, 2018 at 8:35 pm

Hi there!!! I’m super excited to try this pattern. I’ve done two other patterns of yours and each has turned out beautifully. I was wondering if you could do the sleeves separately, and then seam the whole thing together? Thanks for all you do!!

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Gemma says
October 30, 2018 at 5:05 pm

Hi Ashlea, love all your patterns and look forward to the emails. The video yarn you say is mandala spirit looks thicker than what I found in store. The mandala I found is a 3 weight and varying bright blue white and grey? Any thoughts?

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Jan Fields says
September 12, 2018 at 3:24 pm

Hi, I'm anxious to start this sweater.... but I wanted to let you know that the sizing chart link is apparently invalid. It says "can't find the link, or something has gone wrong."Even the included links to Asos homepage doesn't work. Thanks for all the wonderful patterns!

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Teresa says
August 7, 2018 at 4:15 pm

Hi, I was wondering about the bottom hem could you do a couple of rows of sc. then do a shell stitch all around? Or would that be to much?

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- Heart Hook Home says
  August 7, 2018 at 10:25 pm
  
  Hi Teresa! You can absolutely do that! I am sure it would look lovely!
  
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Tosha says
February 16, 2018 at 8:13 am

Hello I want to make this sweater I was wondering how you would make the neck line an off the shoulder type is there an easy way to do that? My email [email protected] also I'm using urth yarn uneek worsted what would be your suggestion for hook size

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Tosha says
February 16, 2018 at 8:12 am

Hello I want to make this sweater I was wondering how you would make the neck line an off the shoulder type is there an easy way to do that? My email [email protected]

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- Linda says
  June 17, 2018 at 9:33 pm
  
  Simple! Just don’t sew the shoulder seams up as much!
  
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Johanna says
January 18, 2018 at 1:32 am

Thank you very much for sharing this pattern ! I've managed to make my first sweater, and even customise/shape it to exactly how I wanted! The lemon peel stitch is great for jumpers. It's as promised: Easy squeazy lemony peasy

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Wendy says
January 17, 2018 at 8:41 pm

Hi Do you think a #5 weight yarn would work for this pattern. The yarn I have is by Loops and Threads, Madrid. Though considered a #5 it looks more like a 4 weight. The yarn calls for a 6MM (J) hook. Wondering if then I would use a J hook or the 9mm hook your pattern calls for. Thanks Wendy

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- Johanna says
  January 18, 2018 at 2:15 am
  
  I've just used a the same type of yarn: size 5 with a 6mm recommanded hook. I probably should have gone up a 10mm hook, but I used an 8mm hook. I'm happy with the result, just that the sweater is quite thick, more like a winter jumper, but I find it still drapey. This pattern is very flexible, you may just need to add or remove rows. My advice is to swatch with different size hook and see which fabric you prefer. And if you have some size 4 left over yarn, I'd swatch that as well just to compare...
  
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Sybille says
December 14, 2017 at 8:36 pm

Hi Ashley mee again lol i was wonderring iff i could crochet this sweater with a smaller hook?

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- Ashlea says
  December 14, 2017 at 8:36 pm
  
  Hi! Yes you can. What are you thinking? I used a J/6mm for mine using Caron Simply Soft.
  
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  - Sybille says
    December 15, 2017 at 5:06 am
    
    I Love thé pattern but i would like to make it l'essentiel airy but not th Tight eather!
    
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  - Sybille says
    December 15, 2017 at 8:49 pm
    
    I took worsted weight yarn and a 8,0 hook i am on my 21 th row and so far it looks pretty good,il send You a Picture once i am done with thé sweater!
    
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    - Ashlea says
      December 16, 2017 at 9:43 am
      
      Woohoo! I can't wait!
      
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      - Sybille says
        December 16, 2017 at 3:35 pm
Sybille says
December 14, 2017 at 8:35 pm

Hi Ashley mee again lol i was wonderring iff i could crochet this sweater with worsted weight yarn but smaller hook like a 5,5 or 6,0?

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Sybille says
December 12, 2017 at 6:50 pm

Hi can i use caron simplysoft yarn for this sweater?

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- Ashlea says
  December 12, 2017 at 6:56 pm
  
  Hi! Yes you can. It is a tad bit thinner than other worsted weight but it will work fine! :)
  
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  - Sybille says
    December 12, 2017 at 7:11 pm
    
    Thanks do i have to take a smaller hook
    
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    - Ashlea says
      December 12, 2017 at 7:15 pm
      
      I used a J/6mm when I made mine with that yarn.
      
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      - Sybille says
        December 13, 2017 at 8:23 am
        
        Thank You very much on last question:will i Need more yarn?
      - Ashlea says
        December 13, 2017 at 8:23 am
        
        Hmm, possibly. I bought 4 skeins to make mine and I wear a women's size L. Hope that helps!
      - Sybille says
        December 13, 2017 at 9:15 am
        
        Thank You so very much You helped me a lot
      - Ashlea says
        December 13, 2017 at 11:57 am
        
        You are very welcome!
heidi says
November 18, 2017 at 8:51 am

love this! When you are doing the arm holes, should each piece fit halfway around your arm? like rows 38-49 should only fit halfway around bicep?

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Johanna says
November 4, 2017 at 5:06 pm

I'm almost through making this sweater and have followed instructions exactly. Unfortunately the long sleeves look like a completelt different stitch than the entire sweater. What could I be doing wrong??

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- Ashlea says
  November 6, 2017 at 8:32 am
  
  It shouldn't look different, but that could be because you're going in a spiral instead of turning at the end of the rows. You could turn each time if you like, no harm no foul.
  
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Maria says
November 1, 2017 at 3:27 pm

I've been crocheting about 5years. Your instructions are understandable yet I've started over 5times.every time doing led rows. I'm short yet it still seems to long any advise on numbers of rows I should use would be greatly appreciated. Easy peasy pullover

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Cathy says
October 26, 2017 at 10:58 pm

Ashlea, What brand and color was the yarn used in the video tutorial? Thank You

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- Karleigh says
  October 30, 2017 at 5:37 pm
  
  Mandala in Spirit colorway.
  
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Brittany says
October 21, 2017 at 9:20 am

My sweater is getting wider! I started w/ 19" which is what I measure from hip to hip. After about 6 rows it measured 22"!! I started over and made the chain about 15". Now I'm Up to about 20 rows and it's measuring 20". I've counted and I'm not adding stitches. Why is this happening?

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- Ashlea says
  October 23, 2017 at 8:33 am
  
  Hi Brittany, I'm sorry about that. :( Usually it means that you beginning chain was too tight. If you have a lot of stitches there that are tighter than the rest of the panel, then as you add the same number of stitches the width will naturally widen. Does that make sense? How many chains did you start with?
  
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Julie says
October 20, 2017 at 1:34 pm

Which hook did you use for the bottom hem? Thank you!

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- Ashlea says
  October 20, 2017 at 4:47 pm
  
  Hi! Same hook throughout. Just sc instead of lemon peel stitch, so it looks smaller.
  
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  - Julie says
    October 20, 2017 at 9:38 pm
    
    Thank you!
    
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Liz says
October 14, 2017 at 12:39 am

HI.... I started the sweater and I chained 60 ..( I wanted mine to be nice and slouchy , plus I'm probably bigger across ,y hops than you ) anyhow , I am now coming up I On the 27th row and I counted my stitches ... Somewhere along the way I have lost 2 stitches .. I only have 58 ... Is this goi g to matter of will it still work out ..???

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- Ashlea says
  October 15, 2017 at 9:15 am
  
  Yes, you'll be fine! Keep on going :)
  
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maggie kaseska says
October 12, 2017 at 12:36 am

would like to know if the way you do the top and arms would be the same for people who have small shoulders and arms

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Brienna says
October 9, 2017 at 1:39 pm

What yarn and color did you use for the beautiful blue long sleeve version?

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- Ashlea says
  October 10, 2017 at 8:01 am
  
  Hi Brienna! That was Mandala in Spirit colorway.
  
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  - brienna freeman says
    October 10, 2017 at 7:42 pm
    
    Are you sure? It looks like one solid dark blue
    
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    - Karleigh says
      October 30, 2017 at 5:38 pm
      
      looks like big twist in dark denim
      
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Lynda says
October 9, 2017 at 8:34 am

I just want to thank you for making the time not only to make a video but to answer questions! I am new to crocheting and I'm loving it big time, it's my happy place and with your videos I feel like I can make just about anything!!! Thanks again and I'm sure you will be getting questions from me while I'm making this sweater!! LOL Happy crocheting!!!

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- Ashlea says
  October 9, 2017 at 10:41 am
  
  You are very welcome Lynda!
  
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Mary says
October 7, 2017 at 7:51 pm

Is there a way to add thumb holes,

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Rachael says
September 30, 2017 at 10:22 am

Hi Ashlea, thanks for the pattern and great video! I can't wait to make this, as my first crochet clothing piece (I usually do blankets/scarves/amigurumi). If I want the long sleeve to get tapered and more fitted, what's the best way to decrease the size as the sleeve is being worked?

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- Ashlea says
  October 2, 2017 at 8:45 am
  
  Hi Rachel! I'd do your decreases on the underside of the arm, and in multiples of two. Space the decreases out by at least one row so it doesn't start to pucker. I can't wait to see what yours looks like done!
  
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Caitlan Hatch says
September 28, 2017 at 12:32 pm

I can't find a 9mm hook will an 8mm work? Or a 10

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Staci says
September 22, 2017 at 8:36 pm

I have attempted this 3 times and i get so far and its uneven. I count , place markers etc.

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Lana says
September 22, 2017 at 12:09 am

Saw your Thursday video (9/21/17) what was the yarn that you were finishing the 4 hour easy peazy lemon sweater. How do you determine how much yarn ?

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Levanna says
September 21, 2017 at 10:44 am

Ashlea, thanks for the pattern on the pull over !! Its great and I might be able to do it. ha thanks, Levanna

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Suzanne H says
September 21, 2017 at 9:15 am

HI Ashley, I'm new here. I am confused on the math regarding determining the length of the starting chain. (The next multiple of ten from your measurement was 50", so why did you divide by two?) Thanks in advance, and thanks for all your great patterns. Suzanne

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- Suzanne H says
  September 21, 2017 at 9:24 am
  
  Oops, sorry. I was reading 21 chains instead of 21 inches. My bad. Suzanne
  
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teresa says
September 20, 2017 at 7:30 pm

I love your patterns glad you dabbling in video .

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Courtney says
September 17, 2017 at 8:00 pm

How could I adjust the pattern to get a long sleeve sweater? I love the pattern, just short sleeve sweaters aren't my thing ;) thanks so much in advance!

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- Ashlea says
  September 18, 2017 at 10:29 am
  
  Hi Courtney! I just updated the pattern to include a long sleeved version. :D
  
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  - Courtney says
    September 18, 2017 at 8:09 pm
    
    Thank you so much!!
    
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Melissa says
September 13, 2017 at 9:10 pm

I like that this pattern can be customized to fit, but I was wondering if it could still be made with a smaller yarn and hook?

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- Ashlea says
  September 16, 2017 at 10:09 am
  
  Sure! You'll just continue using the measurements and it will be a tighter weave. Warmer for sure too!
  
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Alissa says
July 4, 2017 at 6:26 am

I'm confused on the increase for the arms.

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- Ashlea says
  July 4, 2017 at 1:53 pm
  
  Hi! You'll just do an increase on the very first and the very last stitch of those rows. If you need to, I can help via email... send me a pic? [email protected]
  
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Brienna says
June 20, 2017 at 7:16 pm

What are your thoughts on using a single crochet to join the two pieces?

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- Ashlea says
  June 21, 2017 at 12:19 pm
  
  You totally could, but you might be able to see the seam more.
  
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Cindy says
June 17, 2017 at 10:26 pm

Ashlea, I wear a size 6 and like my sweaters loose. If I ch 50 would that work? Bust is 34C. Thank you!

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- Ashlea says
  June 19, 2017 at 9:47 am
  
  Yes I think so. It depends more on how wide your hips are and how wide your chain is.
  
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Elizabeth Ramos says
June 16, 2017 at 1:11 pm

I want try making this sweater. I am an advanced beginner that needs to step up this summer. Can I make this with a cotton yarn because I live in a hot area.

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Jennifer says
June 14, 2017 at 3:39 pm

Did any of your testers do a variegated version?

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- Ashlea says
  June 14, 2017 at 3:52 pm
  
  Hey Jennifer! One tester did, and since the pattern is worked horizontally it created horizontal stripes. Something to think about since we all know what those do to a person. Ha!
  
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Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Pullover Crochet Pattern

Pattern:

Construction:

Short Sleeves:

Long Sleeves:

Bottom hem:

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