Balts Sweater is a lightweight sweater featuring textured stripes that add subtle depth and interest. The rhythmic placement of the stripes balances the simple silhouette, making it an effortless everyday garment. The sweater is worked bottom-up. The front and back are crocheted separately, then joined at the shoulders and finished with a neckline ribbing. The sleeves are worked separately, sewn into the armholes, and the sweater is completed by seaming the sleeves and side seams.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished Bust
33 (37.75, 42.5, 47.25, 52) (56.75, 61.5, 66.25, 71)“ /
84 (96, 108, 120, 132) (144, 156, 168, 180) cm
To Fit Bust
28–30 (32.75–34.75, 37.5–39.5, 42.25–44, 46.75–48.75) (51.5–53.5, 56.25–58.25, 61–63, 65.75–67.75)“ / 71–76 (83–88, 95–100, 107–112, 119–124) (131–136, 143–148, 155–160, 167-172) cm
The pattern is designed to fit with 3–5” / 8–13 cm of positive ease.
Materials
Sport weight yarn (CYC #2, Fine)
Concept by Katia Puro Cotone (100% cotton), 175 yds / 160 m per 50-g ball,or use any sport weight brushed cotton yarn to achieve a similar effect
Shown in color 51
Estimated yardage/meterage
1350 (1560, 1705, 1925, 2085) (2505, 2720, 2920, 3105) yds /
1235 (1425, 1560, 1760, 1905) (2290, 2485, 2670, 2840) m
Gauge
20 sts and 10 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm in dc with main gauge hook
A note on gauge:
3 leaves (18 sts) measure 3.5’’ / 9 cm measured along the base
1 leaf (6 sts) measures 1.25” / 3 cm measured along the base
Hooks
G/6 / 4 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge – main gauge hook
US 7 / 4.5 mm for slip stitch (textured) parts, or one size larger than main gauge hook
Notions
Tapestry needle
Skills Required
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards)
Experience with making and sewing crocheted sweaters
Experience working crochet short rows and slip stitches in back loops
The pattern has been tech edited by Nicole Hawkesford.
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