Knit Pullover with Crochet Trim in Emerald Green

A knit pullover with crochet trim combines two crafts in one garment. You knit the body and sleeves with two needles in garter stitch, with 1×1 ribbing at the hem, shoulders, and cuffs. Then you pick up a crochet hook to add a picot edge around the neckline, and optionally around the hem and cuffs.

In this tutorial, you will cast on for your size, knit two panels, and join the shoulders. Then you will pick up stitches for the sleeves, taper them, and sew the seams. Finally, you will work the crochet trim. Because the pattern uses a swatch and your own measurements, you can also adapt the fit.

Why Make a Knit Pullover with Crochet Trim?

This project suits you if you knit and crochet. For example, it uses knit and purl stitches for the fabric, then single crochet, chains, and slip stitches for the edging. As a result, you get practice in both crafts in one piece.

Also, a crochet edge covers the raw edge of the neckline, which gives the finished piece a tidier look.

Materials for Your Emerald Knit Pullover

• Yarn: medium or worsted weight in emerald green. Yarn amounts depend on your size, yarn, and tension, so buy extra from the same dye lot.
• Knitting needles: 5.0 mm (US 8), straight or circular.
• Crochet hook: 3.5 to 4.0 mm, for the decorative edging.
• Tools: tapestry needle, tape measure, stitch markers, and scissors.

Sizing and Fit Guidelines

Use these cast-on counts for each size:

• Size S: 76 stitches
• Size M: 82 stitches
• Size L: 100 stitches
• Size XL: 108 stitches

Custom fit: Measure half of your bust or hip circumference, and add 2 to 3 cm (about 1 in) for ease. Then knit a gauge swatch with your 5.0 mm needles, count the stitches per cm, and multiply by your width to get your cast-on count. Keep it an even number for the 1×1 ribbing.

Gauge varies with your yarn and tension, so the swatch matters more than the size list.

Stitches and Terms You Will Use (US Terms)

• Cast on: the first row of stitches placed on the needle.
• K (knit) and P (purl): the two basic knitting stitches.
• 1×1 ribbing: knit 1, purl 1 across the row. On the next row, knit the stitches that look like knits and purl the ones that look like purls.
• Garter stitch: knit every stitch on every row. This leaves one ridge for every two rows.
• K2tog: knit 2 stitches together, a decrease that leans to the right.
• SSK: slip 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time, then knit them together through the back loops. This is a decrease that leans to the left.
• P2tog: purl 2 stitches together.
• Bind off: finishing the last row so the stitches don’t unravel. In UK patterns, this is called cast off.
• Pick up and knit: drawing new stitches through the edge of finished fabric.
• ch (chain): a row of linked loops in crochet.
• sc (single crochet): a short, dense crochet stitch. In UK patterns, this same stitch is called double crochet.
• sl st (slip stitch): a very short crochet stitch used to join.
• Picot: a small decorative loop made from a chain.
• Right side / wrong side: the right side faces out when you wear the pullover.
• st(s): stitch or stitches.

Knit the Front and Back Panels (Make 2)

1. Bottom ribbing: With 5.0 mm needles, cast on your stitch count. Then work 10 rows of 1×1 ribbing (K1, P1).
2. Main body: Switch to garter stitch and knit every row. Keep going until the panel reaches about 2 to 3 cm (1 in) below your shoulder height.
3. Top shoulder ribbing: Switch back to 1×1 ribbing and work 10 rows, to match the bottom hem.
4. Bind off: Bind off all stitches loosely in knit on the right side. Then repeat to make an identical panel for the back.

Join the Shoulder Seams

1. Place the front and back panels together with right sides facing.
2. Next, sew the top shoulder edges from the outer corners inward. Leave a centre opening of about 28 cm (11 in) for a wide boat-neck collar.

Knit the Sleeves

1. Pick up stitches: Lay the joined body flat. Measure down 22 cm (8.7 in) from the top shoulder edge on both panels. Together, the two sides make an armhole opening of 44 cm (17 in). Then pick up stitches along that 44 cm border with your 5.0 mm needles.
2. Taper the sleeve: Work in garter stitch for the full sleeve length, about 48 to 50 cm (19 to 20 in). Decrease 1 stitch at each edge every 9 to 10 cm (3.5 to 4 in), for 4 sets of decreases in total. For example, work an SSK at the start of a row and a K2tog at the end.
3. Cuff: At the wrist, work a gathering decrease row, such as [K3, P2tog], to narrow the sleeve. The cuff should be at least 22 cm (8.7 in) wide, so your hand passes through. Then work 10 rows of 1×1 ribbing, and bind off loosely.
4. Repeat for the second sleeve on the opposite side.

Sew the Side and Sleeve Seams

With right sides facing, sew from the wrist cuff along the underarm and down the side to the bottom hem. Do this on both sides.

Crochet the Neckline Trim

1. Attach your crochet hook and emerald yarn to any shoulder seam stitch along the collar opening.
2. Round 1: Work a base round of sc evenly around the whole opening. Then sl st to join. For the next round, an even stitch count works best, because each repeat uses two stitches.
3. Round 2 (picot edging): [1 sc, ch 3, sl st into the first chain to form a picot, skip 1 st] repeat around the collar. Then finish with a sl st to join, and fasten off.

Add Cuff and Hem Edging (Optional)

Attach yarn to the bottom hem or the sleeve cuffs. Then work one round of sc followed by the same picot round, so the trim matches the neckline.

Finish

Weave in all the loose ends with a tapestry needle. If you want to block the pullover, check your yarn label first, because steam can damage some fibres.

Common Knit Pullover with Crochet Trim Mistakes

• Wrong stitch count: count your stitches after the ribbing, and again after a few rows of garter stitch.
• Panels that don’t match: count the ridges on the first panel, and repeat them on the second.
• Tight edging: use a larger hook, or work the stitches a little looser.
• Picots that sit unevenly: keep the same number of skipped stitches between picots.
• Wavy collar: work the base round of sc evenly, without pulling.

Troubleshooting Your Pullover

If the pullover feels too narrow, check your gauge, because a tight swatch gives smaller pieces. Similarly, if the collar edge ruffles, you may have worked too many sc stitches in the base round, so try fewer. When the edging pulls the neckline inward, go up one hook size. Finally, if the sleeve stitches feel tight at the armhole, pick up a few more next time.

Tips for a Neater Result

• Write down your row counts after the first panel and reuse them for the second.
• Also, mark the armhole depth with stitch markers before picking up stitches.
• Keep your crochet tension close to your knitting tension, so the edge lies flat.
• Before you sew the final seams, lay the pieces flat and check that they match.

Bonus: Practice the Picot on a Swatch

Chain 20 and work a row of sc, then try the picot round on that strip. As a result, you can check the spacing and your hook size before you work on the pullover itself.

Frequently Asked Questions About the Knit Pullover with Crochet Trim

Is this knit pullover with crochet trim good for beginners?

It suits people who can knit and purl and who know basic crochet. Because it also needs decreases, picking up stitches, and seaming, it works best after a few smaller projects.

Do I need to know both knitting and crochet?

Yes, but the crochet is simple. You only need chains, single crochet, and slip stitches for the trim.

Can I skip the crochet trim?

Yes. The pullover works without it, but the trim gives the neckline a finished edge.

Which sizes does the pattern cover?

It gives cast-on counts for S, M, L, and XL. You can also size it yourself with a swatch and your own measurements.

Can I use a different yarn?

Yes, but the size will change. In addition, you may need a different needle or hook size, so swatch first.

Finished in Emerald

You’ve knitted two panels, shaped two sleeves, and added a crochet edge to the neckline. Now try the pullover on and add the cuff and hem trim if you like. When you want another project, try the same method with a different yarn colour.