Day Hiker Sweater by Blazenka Simic-Boro

Day Hiker Sweater

Crochet
February 2021
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 1/2 sts and 10 1/2 rows = 4'' in dc, blocked
4.5 mm
1377 - 2142 yards (1259 - 1959 m)
38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 57½)" bust circumference
US
English
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Puff-stitch vines weave their way up the front of this tunic-style sweater. Picot detailing around the V-neck adds a touch of sweetness, while the split hem ensures that you’ll have the freedom to climb any mountain. This sweater is crocheted in pieces and seamed.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 57 ½)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 38”, modeled with 3” of positive ease.

Yarn Scheepjes Softfun (60% cotton, 40% acrylic; 153 yd 140 m/ 1 ¾ oz 50 g): #2643 Pine, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.

Hook Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m); yarn needle.

Gauge 16 ½ sts and 10 ½ rows = 4” in dc, blocked.

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NOTES

  • This V-neck sweater is worked in pieces and seamed with short side slits. The vine pattern is only on the shorter front body; the back and sleeves are plain.