Ryne Pullover

Ryne Pullover by The Velvet Acorn

What Is Being Made

The Ryne Pullover is a crocheted pullover sweater designed by Heidi May of The Velvet Acorn. This intermediate-level garment is crafted using chunky weight yarn, making it an accessible project for crocheters with some experience. The pattern includes sizing from children's sizes 2/3 through adult 4XL, accommodating a wide range of fit preferences.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

This pullover employs fundamental crochet construction methods suitable for intermediate crafters. The garment is worked in pieces and then assembled, a common approach for structured sweater patterns. The use of stitch markers throughout the project helps maintain stitch counts and pattern alignment, particularly important when working with chunky yarn where individual stitches are more visible and mistakes are easier to spot.

Stitches Used

While the complete stitch breakdown is not detailed in the available pattern excerpt, the Ryne Pullover utilizes standard crochet stitches appropriate for a chunky weight pullover. Construction includes techniques for shaping the body, sleeves, and neckline, with finishing work completed using a tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

• Crochet Hook: U.S. L/11 (8.00 mm)
• Yarn: Hue & Me by Lion Brand, Chunky weight (weight category 5)
• Yarn Yardage per Skein: 137 yards (125 meters) per 4.4 oz./125g skein
• Total Yardage Required: Ranges from 545 yards (size 2/3) to 1,400 yards (size 4XL), depending on selected size

Size Range and Yardage Guide

The pattern accommodates extensive sizing options:

• Children's sizes: 2/3 (545 yards), 4/5 (580 yards), 6/7 (615 yards), 8/10 (700 yards), 11/13 (755 yards)
• Adult sizes: XS (800 yards), S (855 yards), M (925 yards), L (1,010 yards), XL (1,095 yards), XXL (1,170 yards), 3XL (1,280 yards), 4XL (1,400 yards)

Additional Supplies

Beyond yarn and hook, crafters will need stitch markers to track pattern progression and a tapestry needle for the finishing process of weaving in yarn ends after assembly.

About This Pattern

The Ryne Pullover is a downloadable PDF pattern from independent designer The Velvet Acorn, available for personal use. For pattern support or questions, contact thevelvetacorn@yahoo.com.