Lace Sweater with Long or Short Sleeves by Sirdar

Lace Sweater with Long or Short Sleeves

by Sirdar
Crochet
DK (11 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 6 rows = 4 inches
in honeycomb pattern; see below for exact details
4.5 mm
928 - 2088 yards (849 - 1909 m)
Bust size 32-54" (81-137cm)
UK
English

Long-sleeved version called “Sunny Sweater” in Inside Crochet Issue 77.

UK crochet terminology. Uses dc, tr, dtr, ch and ss. Body is crocheted the same for both short sleeve and full length sleeve options. Front and back the same. No waist shaping. Honeycomb pattern creates a very open texture.

Additional Gauge Info: On 4.5mm hook
17 sts and 10 rows to 4 x 3.5” (10 x 9cm) in Honeycomb Trellis and Treble pattern
17 sts and 6 rows to 4 x 1.5” (10 x 4cm) in Honeycomb pattern.

Sizes: To fit chest / finished measurements
32/34” (81/86cm) / 35.5” (89cm)
36/38” (91/97cm) / 39.75” (101cm)
40/42” (102/107cm) / 44” (112cm)
44/46” (112/117cm) / 47” (119cm)
48/50” (122/127cm) / 51.5” (131cm)
52/54” (132/137cm) / 56” (142cm)

Yarn Requirements: DK weight, 100g balls
Long-sleeved sweater 5 (5, 6, 6, 8, 9) balls
Short-sleeved sweater 4 (4, 5, 5, 7, 8) balls

Substitute Sirdar Yarns: Amounts may vary
Americana DK, Calico DK, Country Style DK, Ella DK, Summer Stripes DK, Wash ‘n’ Wear Double Crepe DK