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The defining feature of Ledus is its seamless, all-over texture.
The vertical bars create a ”cracked ice” effect that elongates the silhouette while remaining soft to the touch. The round yoke provides a classic, comfortable fit, grounding the graphic nature of the stitches in a timeless form. Because the texture is equally beautiful on both the right and wrong sides, the sweater offers rare versatility, allowing the wearer to choose their own ”surface” for the day.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust
35.5 (38.5, 42.5, 46.5, 51.25) (54.25, 59, 62.25, 66.25)’’
/ 90 (98, 108, 118, 130) (138, 150, 158, 168) cm

To fit bust
29.5–31.5 (32.5–34.5, 36.5–38.5, 40.5–42.5, 45.25, 47.25) (48.25–50.25, 53–55, 56.25–58.25, 60.25, 62.25)’’ /
75–80 (83–88, 93–98, 103–108, 115–120) (123–128, 135–140, 143–148, 153–158) cm

The pattern is designed to fit with 4-6’’ / 10-15 cm of positive ease.

Materials
DK weight yarn (CYC #3, Light)
Pāces vilnas fabrika (100% wool), 246 yds /
225 m per 50-g skein,
or use any DK weight wool/wool blend yarn to achieve a similar effect
Shown in colorway Natural/Undyed

Estimated yardage / meterage
1707 (1894, 2086, 2381, 2652) (2868, 3464, 3680, 3926) yds /
1562 (1733, 1908, 2178, 2426) (2624, 3168, 3366, 3591) m

Gauge
15 sts and 6 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm over main stitch pattern
A note on gauge: 1 rep of bars (3 rows) vertically over main st patt = 2’’ / 5 cm

Hooks
I/9 / 5.5 mm or size needed to obtain gauge – larger hook
H/8 / 5 mm for neckline and hems, or one size smaller than larger hook – smaller hook

Notions
2 stitch markers, tapestry needle

Skills required
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards)
Experience with making top-down crocheted sweaters

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