Ēna (Shadow) Sweater by Linda Skuja

Ēna (Shadow) Sweater

Crochet
September 2023
Sport (12 wpi) ?
14 stitches and 9 rows = 4 inches
in dc
5.5 mm (I)
5.0 mm (H)
975 - 1640 yards (892 - 1500 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)
US
English

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In this sweater, relief raglan lines are reimagined into linked, continuous extensions that evoke balance and interconnectedness with hugging post stitch undershadows. Designed for everyday wear, Ēna showcases a fragile play of shadows adding interest to an otherwise casual piece.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

To fit bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62)“ /
76 (86, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm

Finished bust: 38.75 (42.25, 45, 47.75, 50.5) (53, 55.75, 58.5, 61.75)“ / 98.5 (107, 114.5, 121.5, 128.5) (134.5, 141.5, 148.5, 157) cm

Gauge
14 sts x 9 rows = 4” / 10 cm in dc after blocking with larger hook

Yarn
Sport weight, Hobbii Vintage Hank (70% wool,30% bamboo), 262 yds / 240 m per 100-g skein, or use any sport weight wool-bamboo blend to achieve a similar effect

Yardage/Meterage
975 (1050, 1155, 1235, 1310) (1365, 1445, 1535, 1640) yds / 890 (960, 1055, 1130, 1200) (1250, 1320, 1405, 1500) m

Shown in
Color Grey (17957)

Hooks
I/9 / 5.5 mm for the main sections of the Body, Sleeves and Yoke, or size needed to obtain gauge
H/8 / 5 mm for ribbing

Notions
6 stitch markers
Tapestry needle

Skills
Experience with making crocheted sweaters