The Open Reef Sweater is inspired by leisurely days at the beach and laughter-filled moments with loved ones. With its flattering cropped fit, this crochet design boasts a gentle boat neck, bracelet length sleeves, and a fan stitch trim around the neck. The lace fabric is created with the iris stitch, a simple single row repeat that offers a meditative crochet experience.

Designed in The Fibre Co.’s Amble—a mix of Easy-wash Merino wool and alpaca as well as recycled nylon—this sweater is not only soft to the touch but resilient and easy to care for. Wear it over a swimsuit for a sun-soaked day at the beach, pair it with jeans for a relaxed evening out, or layer it atop a crisp linen blouse to elevate your office look. Wherever it accompanies you, the Open Reef Sweater is sure to evoke fond memories of sandy shores.

Sizes
1 (2: 3: 4: 5: 6: 7: 8: 9)
The given sizes are called Sizes 1-9 and are recommended to fit a chest circumference of: 76-81 (86-91: 97-102: 107-112: 117-122: 127-132: 137-142: 147-152: 157-162) cm (30-32 (34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52: 54-56: 58-60: 62-64) in)

Recommend Ease
Designed with 33-39 cm (13-15.5 in) positive ease at chest circumference.

Photographs show the garment knit in Size 3 on a model with a chest circumference of 86 cm (34 in).

Yarn
The Fibre Co. Amble (70% Easy-wash Merino wool, 20% Easy-wash alpaca, 10% recycled nylon, 325 m (355 yd) per 100 g hank) in Seawall - 3 (4: 4: 5: 5: 5: 6: 6: 6) hanks.