Branching Out by Dennis Bromley

Branching Out

Crochet
May 2026
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
2.75 mm (C)
XXS-5XL
US
English
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This is a digital download for the “Branching Out Crochet Sweater Pattern”.
This pattern is written with row by row instructions, with many photos included throughout the pattern. Each of the ten sizes has its own section within the pattern PDF. This is top-down, raglan style sweater. This pattern includes back shaping, which raises the back of the neckline.
This is an advanced level pattern. Crochet techniques used include Chain, Slip Stitch, Foundation Single Crochet, Single Crochet, Half Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Front Post Treble Crochet, as well as increases and decreases.

Materials: For my sweater I used Knit Picks “Palette” Yarn. This is a fingering weight (14wpi) yarn. The yarn requirement by size is as follows:
Size XXS : 405 grams (1709 meters / 1871 yards)
Size XS : 470 grams (1983 meters / 2171 yards)
Size Small : 535 grams (2258 meters / 2472 yards)
Size Medium: 605 grams (2553 meters / 2795 yards)
Size Large: 690 grams (2912 meters / 3188 yards)
Size XL: 775 grams (3270 meters / 3580 yards)
Size 2XL: 850 grams (3587 meters / 3927 yards)
Size 3XL: 950 grams (4009 meters / 4389 yards)
Size 4XL: 1030 grams (4347 meters / 4759 yards)
Size 5XL: 1110 grams (4684 meters / 5128 yards)

Finished Measurements: This design is intended to be made with 6-12 inches/15-30 cm of positive ease. The finished dimensions by size are:
Size XXS : Body Circumference: 32 inches/82 cm, Body Length: 23 inches/58.5 cm, Sleeve Length: 15 inches/38 cm
Size XS : Body Circumference: 36 inches/91 cm, Body Length: 24 inches/61 cm, Sleeve Length: 16 inches/40.5 cm
Size Small : Body Circumference: 40 inches/102 cm, Body Length: 25 inches/63.5 cm, Sleeve Length: 17 inches/43 cm
Size Medium: Body Circumference: 44 inches/112 cm, Body Length: 26 inches/66 cm, Sleeve Length: 18 inches/45.5 cm
Size Large: Body Circumference: 48 inches/122 cm, Body Length: 27 inches/68.5 cm, Sleeve Length: 19 inches/48.5 cm
Size XL: Body Circumference: 52 inches/132 cm, Body Length: 28 inches/71 cm, Sleeve Length: 20 inches/51 cm
Size 2XL: Body Circumference: 56 inches/142 cm, Body Length: 29.5 inches/75 cm, Sleeve Length: 20 inches/51 cm
Size 3XL: Body Circumference: 60 inches/152 cm, Body Length: 31 inches/78.5 cm, Sleeve Length: 19 inches/48.5 cm
Size 4XL: Body Circumference: 64 inches/162 cm, Body Length:32 inches/81 cm, Sleeve Length: 19 inches/48.5 cm
Size 5XL: Body Circumference: 68 inches/173 cm, Body Length: 33 inches/84 cm , Sleeve Length: 18 inches/45.5 cm