This lightweight sweater pairs its relaxed fit with a bold but simple stitch pattern. The stitch pattern is easy to memorize and quickly becomes intuitive as the motifs take shape. Crocheted in pieces from the bottom up and stitched together, the project is easy to handle and work on the go.

Difficulty Experienced

Yarn Weight 1

Finished Size 40 (42 1/2, 45 1/2, 48, 51, 53 1/2)“ bust circumference. Garment shown measures 40”, modeled with 9” positive ease.

Yarn Omega Petunia (distributed by Creative Yarn Source) (90% cotton, 10% natural angora fiber; 328 yd 300 m/3 1/2 oz 100 g): #C-19 hueso, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6) skeins.

Hook Sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and E/4 (3.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m), 3; yarn needle.

Gauge 20 1/2 sts and 10 rows = 4” in lace patt with larger hook, blocked.

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NOTES

• Sweater is worked from bottom up in pieces then seamed.

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