The Oblique Sweater is a top-down, four-color Tunisian crochet sweater that celebrates geometry, texture, and color. Inspired by the clean angles of an oblique rectangular prism, this DK-weight design features bold diagonal color blocks that flow seamlessly across the body and sleeves.

The diagonal line forms crisp, perfect transitions between each color section, creating a modern, architectural look with cozy thickness and beautiful drape. Whether you do with all tonals or one or more variegated colorways, the Oblique Sweater offers endless opportunities to play with 4 to 6 colorways.

Note: The diagonal lines continue on the back of the sweater. I need to get an updated photo to show the back.

SIZE INCLUSIVE DETAILS:
Top Down - Customizable total sweater length
Short Rows - All sizes include short rows including around the neckline to shape the neckline and lengthen the back to prevent the front and back from riding up
Shoulder Shaping - Sizes 6 - 9 include shoulder shaping so that the drop shoulder and the diagonal line do not hit at the elbow.
Stripe Width - The width of the stripes are vary by size to be proportional to the bust size.
Sleeves - There are two different sleeve styles included in the pattern: relaxed and tapered.

PATTERN
Pattern is written in US terms
Directions are written to accommodate left- and right-handed crocheters.

SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate: includes video and photo tutorials
Crochet Ribbing for neckline, sleeves, and bottom
Tutorials to assist with casting on the neckline and working intarsia are included.

SIZES:
Pattern provides instructions for sizes 1 - 9. The sweater is designed with 4 - 6 in positive ease. See photos for size chart.

YARN:
- DK (3)
See table in photos for yardage estimates per size.
Note: These estimates are the upper end of estimates across the sizes.

HOOK:
6.5 mm Tunisian hook or size needed to make gauge
3.75 mm crochet hook for ribbing
Note: This sweater is made with a loose gauge to achieve the drape. It is likely you will need to use a 7 or 8 mm hook.

TESTING
This is a #sizeinclusive pattern that was attempted to be tested across all nine sizes. However, no tester in sizes 7 - 9 completed the test. If you are one of those sizes and interested in testing, please email me for a free copy of the pattern to test.

FOLLOW ALONG:
Please follow and tag @violet.loops on Instagram for your work to be featured. I would love to see your creations! Check out #obliquesweater to see others finished Oblique sweaters.

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