Dulcie Sweater by Amanda Perkins

Dulcie Sweater

Crochet
May 2017
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
both US and UK
English
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Dulcie was designed as a elegant sweater to flatter larger ladies.
The original was made using a alpaca blend yarn, which enhances the drape, however it can be made with a wool yarn, which will result in a more cuddly sweater.

Size
The pattern is written for 2 sizes
The larger size will fit up to a size 42 inch chest and the smaller size will up to a size 38 inch chest.
The sweater from shoulder to bottom measures 26 inches.
The model is wearing the large size.

You will need
Small/Medium - 800 gms of DK – 240/260 metres per 100gms.
Large - 900 gms of DK – 240/260 metres per 100gms.
You can use any yarn you want as long as it is the same meterage as the pattern
4 mm crochet hook, you may need to change the hook size to achieve the correct tension.
A sewing needle for sewing in ends.

Recommended Yarns
Alpaca - Sublime Superfine Alpaca DK, Rowan Alpaca Merino DK,
Wool - Fyberspates – Vivacious DK, Scrumptious DK, John Arbon Textiles – Knit by Numbers DK

Dulcie was originally published in 2011, the pattern has been completely updated and now contains..
Written and charted Motif instructions in US and UK terms.
Construction diagrams and joining charts.