I wanted an openwork sweater that would work up quickly, so I played around with some thick yarn and a large hook and came up with this pullover - I love it! It’s warm and cozy and because it was worked top-down I was able to adjust it for a petite frame.

The stitch is simply a half-double crochet worked through back loops.
Gauge = 5.33hdc-tbl = 4”
4rows = 4.75”

The pattern is simple enough that I thought others might want to try it. It has a maximum of 19 rows from top to bottom - now that’s quick!! It does require a decrease and a foundation single crochet to start. This is my first pattern, please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

The number of skeins for the pattern was updated for different colors.

The number of skeins for the following colors remain the same:
Yarn: Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick colors: Grass, Oatmeal, and Charcoal
Sizes: ES, PS, S, M, L, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x
Skeins: 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6

The following color requires more yarn for the pattern:
Yarn: Lion Bran Wool-Ease Thick & Quick color: Blackstone
Sizes: ES, PS, S, M, L, 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x
Skeins: 3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7