The Olivia Sweater is a stunning and so simple crochet pattern that is worked in panels on a bias to form the v shaped color blocking. It is the perfect sweater to throw on and instantly look put together.

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/PATTERN DETAILS
• Sizes XS to 5XL (detailed below)
• Easy level
• Worked in panels on the bias to achieve the color block V
• Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern.
• US crochet notations
• Illustrated step-by-step photos

/TECHNIQUES USED
• Chain stitch (ch)
• Half double crochet (hdc)
• Diagonal increase and decrease shaping (2 hdc, hdc2tog) - triangular panel construction
• Color changes / color-block stripe pattern (three colors)
• Mirror-image panel construction (back, front, and sleeves each made of 2 panels sewn together)
• Blocking (each panel separately before assembly)
• Sewing / seaming (side and sleeve seams)
• Weaving in ends

/MATERIALS
• 3.5 mm / US E – 4 hook.
• Katia Cotton Mohair (fine weight (2), 70% GOTS Organic Cotton, 30% Mohair Superkid, 225m/246yd, 50g/1.75oz) in:
o Red (81) (color A): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
o Mint green (77) (color B): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
o Stone Grey (72) (color C): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
• Tapestry needle to weave in the ends.

/SIZES
Pictures illustrate the S size.
The sweater is designed with a close fit, 0 – 5 cm / 0” to 2” ease at the bust.

Below are the final cardigan measurements for the different sizes.
• XS: bust 75 cm / 29.5”
• S: bust 88 cm / 34.5”
• M: bust 95 cm / 37.5”
• L: bust 104 cm / 41”
• XL: bust 116 cm / 45.5”
• 2XL: bust 128 cm / 50.5”
• 3XL: bust 134 cm / 52.75”
• 4XL: bust 146 cm / 57.5”
• 5XL: bust 161 cm / 63.5”

The sweater is 64 cm / 25” long. To adjust the length increase / decrease the length of the color B section for the front and back panels (make sure to adjust your yarn requirements accordingly).

Since the original yarn used for this pattern is not available anymore then here are some yarn substitutes suggestions:

1. Rowan Mode Alpaca Cotton
2. Cotton Merino from Knitting for Olive
3. Scheepjes Woolly Whirlette
4. HiKoo CoBaSi