Pull croisé Portofino

Pull croisé Portofino — summer elegance in crochet

Designed in our workshops, the Pull croisé Portofino is a summer crochet piece with a romantic silhouette: short cut, crossed front, deep V-neck and flared kimono sleeves. A design to wear over a fine top, a summer dress or a swimsuit, bringing a couture touch to every seasonal outfit.

A clever one-piece construction

The back and both fronts are crocheted in one piece, from the hem, in close trebles. At 7.5 cm, the work divides: you first continue the back on the central stitches, then take up each front separately, forming the deep V-neck with progressive decreases.

The sleeves are picked up directly on the sides of the back and fronts, and crocheted top-down in fan stitch — a delicate stitch made of fans of 3 trebles separated by chain arches, bringing lightness and femininity. The neckline edging takes up this same stitch for visual harmony, and the hem of the jumper and the sleeves are finished in crab stitch, the graphic signature of crochet.

A crossover secured by two snap fasteners

The crossover of the front is secured by 2 discreet metal snap fasteners, placed at the start of the neckline: they keep the alignment without interrupting the pure line of the V. An elegant, functional finish.

The Portofino quality

Worked in the Portofino quality, this jumper benefits from a summery, fluid and soft yarn, ideal for fine crochet. A yarn that glides nicely under the n°2.5 hook and perfectly shows off the openwork of the fan stitch.

Composition and materials

• Yarn: Portofino — summery, soft and fluid yarn
• Quantity: 400 to 550 g depending on the size, colour of your choice
• Crochet hook: n°2.5
• Haberdashery: 2 metal snap fasteners
• Accessories: round-tipped tapestry needle, sewing needle and thread

Available sizes

The pattern is graded across 4 sizes: 42, 44, 46 and 48, with a back width from 35 to 44 cm and a total height of 37 to 49 cm.

Tension

• Trebles: 19 sts × 10.5 rows = 10 × 10 cm (n°2.5 crochet hook)

Level and duration

Intermediate level. The project calls for comfortable handling of trebles, fan stitch, crab stitch, and reading a one-piece construction diagram with divisions and picking up of stitches. A rewarding crochet project for those wishing to progress towards structured garments.

The pattern free with your yarn

The Baudilaine pattern leaflet (detailed instructions, assembly diagram and finished measurements) is given to you, printed by hand, with the purchase of the balls matching your size. A creation by Baudilaine, your knitting and crochet yarn merchant since 1988.