My intention in designing this asymmetrical boxy sweater, entirely crafted with granny stitches, was to give it a modern and timeless feel.
I aimed for simplicity.
I aimed for rawness.
I aimed for style.
Combining all these elements, here is the result: the Diptych sweater.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
Finished bust
45 (48, 52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 71, 75) inches / 114 (124, 133, 143, 152) (162, 172, 181, 191) cm
To fit bust
30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches / 76 (86, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm
Designed to fit with 14 inches / 35.5 cm positive ease.
Gauge
12 sts and 9 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm over main stitch pattern with main gauge hook
Yarn
DK weight (CYC #3, Light)
Knit Picks City Tweed DK (55% Merino, 25% Alpaca, 20% Acrylic)
123 yds / 112 meters per 50 grams
Shown in
Color A 24551 Orca
Color B 25525 Kitten
Yardage/meterage:
Color A
596 (647, 701, 752, 805) (856, 909, 960, 1012) yds /
545 (592, 641, 688, 736) (783, 831, 878, 925) metres
Color B
547 (596, 644, 693, 743) (792, 841, 890, 939) yds /
500 (545, 589, 634, 679) (724, 769, 814, 859) metres
Total
1143 (1243, 1345, 1445, 1548) (1648, 1750, 1850, 1951) yds /
1045 (1137, 1230, 1322, 1415) (1507, 1600, 1692, 1784) metres
Hooks and notions
I / 5.5 mm hook for main gauge
H / 5 mm hook for ribbings
Stitch markers
Skills required
- Experience with reading and following a written crochet pattern (CYC standards).
- Experience with making crocheted garments and blocking a crochet item according to fibre type.
