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This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

Did you know? The Gemini Sweater is the fourth garment design published in the “My Zodiac Sweater” Collection – a series of crochet garments and accessories that follow a common theme: colorwork made easy. Each design is named after one of the star signs, and uses multiple colors for a contrasting effect. The stitch patterns are carefully selected, so that you only have to work with one color at a time. Use hashtag #MyZodiacSweater when posting on social media!

DESCRIPTION
The Gemini Sweater is a crochet sweater made up of granny squares. Each square is worked individually using the beautiful moss stitch (or linen stitch) with two, alternating colors. When the squares are joined together, the two contrasting colors form unexpected lines and shapes, creating a gorgeous, eye-catching effect.

The two neckline options included in the pattern, as well as the instructions on customization, will make sure your Gemini Sweater will fit you perfectly, just the way you want it to!

Let’s talk sleeves: you know that type of granny square sweater where the sleeves are made up exclusively of granny squares, and the sleeve is bulky with no shaping? Well, I did not want that for the Gemini. For the Gemini Sweater I knew from the start I wanted to create something special for the sleeve: enter, the undersleeve panels! The top of the sleeves features the same granny squares as the body in order to keep the granny square vibes, BUT the underside of the sleeve is made up of a trapezoid-shape (the “undersleeve”) worked using only one color. This ensures the sleeve tapers in nicely, providing a great fit with very little bulk!

Like most CrochetHighway patterns, the Gemini comes with step-by-step instructions and tutorial photos including on how to crochet each square, how to complete the “join-as-you-go” joining method, and how to seam the undersleeve panels to the sweater panels.

The pattern calls for sport weight yarn (category 2), but some of my testers used DK weight (category 3) with great results. Check out the tester photo gallery where I share all the details on yarns and yardages from my testers!

My sample uses Scheepjes Catona. I have a 96 cm (38”) bust and I’m wearing size 3 with 5 cm (2”) of positive ease.

Quick metrics from my testers:
Difficulty rating: 2.4 / 5
Average completion time: 37 hours

SIZES
Gemini Sweater bust sizing:

Size 1: 32” (81 cm) bust
Size 2: 36” (91 cm) bust
Size 3: 40” (102 cm) bust
Size 4: 44” (112 cm) bust
Size 5: 48” (122 cm) bust
Size 6: 52” (132 cm) bust
Size 7: 56” (142 cm) bust
Size 8: 61” (155 cm) bust
Size 9: 64” (163 cm) bust
Size 10: 70” (178 cm) bust

The measurements above reflect finished bust measurements.

This sweater is designed to be worn with up to 10 cm (4”) of positive ease around the bust. When choosing a size, find the bust measurement in this table that is closest to 10 cm (4”) larger than your actual bust measurement depending on your desired amount of ease and make this size. If in between sizes, size up.

All my garment patterns are #sizeinclusive up to at least a 60” bust circumference.

Check out the photos from my testers and exact yardages on the blog post, as well as a list of yarn substitution ideas.

DIFFICULTY
Intermediate

MATERIALS
• Hooks: 5.5 mm (main gauge) hk, 3.5 mm (secondary) hk, or sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.
•Notions: Tape measure, scissors, darning needle.
•Yarn: You’ll need at least two colors. A main color (MC), and a contrasting color (CC) of any (CYC 3) DK weight or (CYC 2) sport weight yarn you can meet gauge with. The approximate yardages required for all 10 sizes are:
Main Color:
(1075, 1160, 1265, 1300, 1420) (1505, 1630, 1675, 1815, 1910) m,
or (1175, 1270, 1385, 1420, 1555) (1645, 1785, 1830, 1985, 2090) yds
Contrast Color:
(485, 550, 570, 605, 630) (695, 715, 750, 770, 840) m,
or (530, 600, 625, 660, 690) (760, 780, 820, 840, 920) yds

These yardages are estimate and reflect a full-length sweater with long, tapered sleeves. See the exact yardages from my testers on the blog.

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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER
This pattern is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You are prohibited from publishing this pattern (in whole or in part) on your site or blog or otherwise claiming it as your own, selling, or distributing it. Do not alter this pattern in any way and do not create your own patterns based on the instructions provided herein. Please refrain from modifying the pattern and/or creating other items based off of it. Using my product photography, tutorial pictures and written instructions and passing them off as your own is copyright infringement. You are welcome to sell your creations in small quantities or to share them on social media, but please credit me as the designer @CrochetHighway when possible. You are prohibited from using my photographs to sell your items.
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