Plum Blossom Pullover in Berroco Tillie - Downloadable PDF

Plum Blossom Pullover in Berroco Tillie – Crochet Pattern Summary

The Plum Blossom Pullover is a beautifully designed crochet pullover created by Alison Green and published by Berroco. Rated as an intermediate skill level project, this pattern offers a relaxed, wearable silhouette with a distinctive lower edge that flares generously, making it a standout addition to any handmade wardrobe. The pattern is available as a downloadable PDF, making it instantly accessible for crafters eager to cast on right away.

Design Overview

The Plum Blossom Pullover is worked in crochet and features a sweeping, wide lower edge that tapers toward the body, giving the garment a flowing, relaxed aesthetic reminiscent of plum blossom petals. The sample shown in the pattern photography is knitted in Size 3, with a finished lower edge measurement of 54" / 137.5 cm, demonstrating the generous, drapey silhouette the design is known for.

The pattern is offered in six sizes, labeled (1, 2, 3) [4, 5, 6], with finished lower edge measurements ranging from 42" / 106.5 cm up to 72½" / 184 cm. Finished lengths range from 19" / 48.5 cm to 22" / 56 cm, making this a cropped-to-mid-length pullover depending on the size chosen. The designer recommends approximately 2–6" / 5–15 cm of positive ease, so crafters should select their size based on their preferred fit and drape.

Techniques and Construction

This pullover is a crochet project worked using classic construction methods suited to intermediate-level crocheters. Intermediate skill level means the crocheter should be comfortable working multiple stitch types, reading crochet charts or written instructions, managing shaping, and working consistently to gauge across a larger garment piece.

• Primary technique: Crochet construction throughout
• Shaping: The dramatic difference between the lower edge and body measurements implies intentional shaping, likely achieved through strategic decreases as the fabric moves upward from the hem
• Blocking: Blocking is explicitly required, as gauge is measured after blocking — an important step when working with plant-fiber or blended yarns that relax and bloom with moisture
• Stitch markers: Locking stitch markers are listed as required notions, indicating their use in tracking shaping rows, stitch counts, or construction points throughout the garment

Stitches Used

The primary stitch used throughout the Plum Blossom Pullover is the double crochet (dc). Double crochet is one of the most fundamental and versatile stitches in crochet, creating a fabric that is taller and more open than single crochet, which lends itself beautifully to the fluid, drapey quality this pullover requires. The gauge specification confirms this:

• Gauge: 21 double crochet stitches and 10½ rows = 4" / 10 cm in double crochet, measured after blocking

Achieving accurate gauge is especially important in a garment of this scale, where even small discrepancies per stitch can result in significant differences in the finished lower edge circumference. Berroco strongly recommends checking gauge carefully before beginning.

Materials

Yarn: Berroco Tillie

The pattern calls for Berroco Tillie, a sport weight yarn sold in 100-gram hanks. The colorway used in the sample is #10985 Mulberry, a rich, deep purple-toned shade that perfectly complements the plum blossom theme of the design. Yardage requirements vary by size:

• Sizes 1 and 2: 4 hanks of Berroco Tillie
• Size 3: 5 hanks of Berroco Tillie
• Sizes 4 and 5