The Nakts (Night) Tunisian Sweater was first published in my book "Crochet Sweaters with a Textured Twist", (Page Street Publishing, USA, 2023).
Classic crochet cables get a contemporary upgrade in the Nakts Tunisian sweater. The design is beguilingly simple, but upon closer inspection, the ribbing sections and asymmetrical cables reveal themselves for an added layer of interest. The straight boat neck is mirrored in the front and back ribbing, and the deeply, gorgeously textured cables will have you asking the age-old question—is this really crochet?
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
To fit bust: 33 (36, 39, 42, 44.5) (47, 50, 53, 56)“ / 84 (91, 99, 106, 114) (120, 128, 135, 143) cm
Finished bust: 36.5 (39.5, 42.5, 45.5, 48) (51, 54, 57, 60)“ / 93 (100, 108, 115, 123) (130, 138, 145, 153) cm
Designed to be worn with 3.5 (3.5, 3.5, 3.5, 3.5) (4, 4, 4, 4)“ / 9 (9, 9, 9, 9) (10, 10, 10, 10) cm of positive ease.
Gauge
12 sts x 12 rows = 4” / 10 cm in tks with 7 mm Tunisian hook
16 sts x 16 rows = 4” / 10 cm over widest part main stitch pattern
Yarn
Fingering weight (CYC #1 Super Fine), Rowan Mohair Haze (70% Mohair, 30% Merino Wool), 112 yds / 102 m per 25-g skein, or use any similar fingering weight fuzzy yarn, or substitute with 2 strands of fuzzy lace weight yarn.
Yardage/Meterage
1245 (1340, 1405, 1520, 1585) (1695, 1805, 1875, 1965) yds / 1140 (1225, 1285, 1390, 1450) (1550, 1650, 1715, 1795) m
Shown in Colorway Embrace (526)
Hooks
7 mm Tunisian hook for Body and Sleeves, or size needed to obtain gauge
7 mm regular crochet hook without a handle
I/9 / 5.5 mm Tunisian hook for Ribbing
Notions
Tapestry needle, 3 stitch markers
Skills
Experience with Tunisian crochet cables
Experience with making and sewing crocheted sweaters
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards)
