Saguaro by Natasha Robarge

Saguaro

Crochet
August 2019
Sport (12 wpi) ?
17 stitches and 11 rows = 4 inches
in Bow Pattern, after blocking.
3.75 mm (F)
1665 - 2590 yards (1522 - 2368 m)
37.5 (42.5, 47, 52, 56.5, 61)” [95 (108, 119.5, 132, 143.5, 155) cm] bust
US
English
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Worthy of Note
This pullover is worked from the bottom up in turned rounds to the underarms, then the Front and Back are worked separately in rows.

Shoulder slopes are worked in groups of stitches of different height in groups of five (sl st, sc, 2 esc, dc) at the beginning or end of the row. After a downward slope, the ball of yarn is taken through the last loop as if to fasten off. Then, start a new row at the top of the slope and float yarn to the new beginning of row location creating a short bridge. Shoulder slope markers are replaced to a new location every row. When working the slopes, leave a float along the edge that is loose enough not to pull the fabric after blocking. Treble stitches are used in the last three rows to raise the back for a better fit. Ribbing is added at the end and can be adjusted as needed.

To change color, yo, draw through last 2 loops on the hook of the last stitch of the round with the new color.

Specifications
YARN
Kelbourne Woolens Mojave (60% cotton, 40% linen; 185 yds/50 gm skein): plum brown 213 (MC), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins; mauve 950 (CC1), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; natural 105 (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) skeins.
GAUGE
17 sts and 11 rnds = 4” (10 cm) in Bow Pattern, after blocking.
17 sts and 8 rows = 4” (10 cm) in double crochet.
HOOK
F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Check your gauge and adjust hook size accordingly if necessary.
NOTIONS
Tapestry needle, 4 stitch markers.
SIZE
37.5 (42.5, 47, 52, 56.5, 61)” 95 (108, 119.5, 132, 143.5, 155) cm finished bust circumference. Sweater is designed to be worn with 6–8” (15–20.5 cm) of positive ease. Sample shown meas 42.5” (108 cm), modeled with 7.5” (19 cm) of positive ease. Please see schematic for more detailed finished measurements.
SKILLS
Basic stitches from written instructions or charts.

Images: Linette Kielinski