Skill level: INTERMEDIATE includes automatic stitches calculator
Even though the calculator handles all the math for you, Rene is designed for intermediate crocheters mostly because it uses more detailed body measurements.

Use any yarn weight, no need to match gauge, choose your own yarn and the stitches calculator will do all the math for you~~
A made to measure pattern crochet pattern that is specially customizable to your own body measurement, which means it is 100% size inclusive

About this pattern:
• This pattern is suitable for intermediate crocheters (the maker should know how to differentiate between sc, hdc, dc, tr), although it is made from basic stitches, the sweater has top-down yoke construction that will require a bit of experience.
• The hyperlinks in this file won’t work if you open it directly in Google Drive, you need to download the PDF file and open it with other programs / app, or you can open the PDF file with Microsoft Edge.
• As I am right-handed, this pattern is written with right-handed crocheters in mind, left-handed crocheters should crochet in the opposite direction.

About RENE sweater:
• This pattern works top-down, starting from the neck hole.
• This piece will work continuously, we will keep adding panels to the existing panel.
• This piece will work in rounds for the yoke, torso and sleeves.
• This piece will NOT require any seam.
• This pattern offers two fit for the bust area: regular fit and comfy fit.
• This pattern offers three types of neckline: round neck, mock neck and turtle neck.
• This pattern offers two types of sleeves: straight cuffed sleeves and tapered sleeves.

p.s: I know some might say that my written pattern looks so intimidating because of the oh so many pages
and the supplementary calculator. But don’t worry, this long pdf file means there are tons of
step by step picture and diagrams to help you get through it.
++ with the excel spreadsheet, you won’t need to do math, the calculator will do it for you
(because I know, I am not the only one who hate math, and I am not the only one who are just too lazy to match gauge).

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A DIGITAL
CROCHET PATTERN AND TUTORIAL ONLY,
NOT A FINISHED ITEM / PRODUCT.
There will be NO physical item, product, material or tools to be send.
All the pattern and instruction is written in English, using standard US terms.

Materials & tools needed:
• ANY YARN WEIGHT WORKS (from fingering weight to DK weight)
• Crochet Hook that is the recommended size for your yarn weight and second crochet hook that is one size larger (one size larger means 3.00 mm and 3.50 mm, 4.00mm and 4.50 mm, etc).
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (you’ll need at least 10 stitch markers to avoid counting stitches)
• Darning needle (to weave the end tails)
• Measuring tape / ruler
• Darning needle (to weave the end tails)
• Elastic thread for better fit on neck, wrist and waist (optional)

Yarn usage based on my measurements (bust 81 cm, shoulder 38 cm, waist 69 cm)
• #1 fingering weight yarn (women bust size S): short sleeve with regular fit, length 34 cm, I used approximately 180g (510m) of cotton bamboo blend yarn, used 2.50 mm hook
• #2 sport weight yarn (women bust size S): long sleeve with comfy fit, length 40 cm, I used approximately 380g of cotton wool blend yarn, used 3.00 mm hook
• #2 sport weight yarn (men bust circumference 103 cm): long sleeve with comfy fit, length 70 cm, I used approximately 540g of cotton wool blend yarn, used 3.00 mm hook
• #3 DK weight yarn (women bust size S): long sleeve with comfy fit, length 40 cm, I used approximately 300g of 100% acrylic yarn, used 3.50 mm hook

Note: if you use pure cotton yarn, the weight will be doubled as it is heavier than cotton blend and acrylic blend.
(How much yarn you required is highly depends on the yarn weight, yarn type, crochet hook size, your tension, bust size, I put the detailed info on how much yarn does each testers used in the lookbook)

Yarn recommendation:
• Heavier weight yarn will create boxier stitches and a more constructed piece.
• Lighter weight yarn will give more flowy drape.
• Heavier yarn such as pure cotton yarn will create a boxy piece.
• Yarn with more drape such as cotton bamboo and linen blend will give more flowy drape and provide stretch.
• Acrylic yarn will create a fluffier piece.
• Wool yarn usually will create a balanced piece (not too fluffy, provide good drape and it is great for colder weather).
• If you want to make kid’s version:
0-3 years old: lace weight or fingering weight yarn
4-10 years old: sport weight yarn (max)

Crochet hook reference:
Note: You can make couple of gauge swatches to see which version you like the best.
For those who have tight tension (those who usually make amigurumi, bags, etc), I highly recommend you to size up your hook to avoid the stitches turning out too tight.

For example, the hook that I used for my Rene (my tension is on the loose side):

• #1 fingering weight cotton bamboo blend yarn: 3.00 mm for FC, 2.50 mm for everything else
• #2 sport weight cotton wool blend yarn: 3.50 mm for FC, 3.00 mm for everything else
• #3 DK weight 100% acrylic yarn: 4.00 mm for FC, 3.50 mm for everything else

Please appreciate felow makers <3
This is my original design and this pattern is not to be copied and reproduced for monetary purposes, I’d love if you made as many as you liked for yourself or to give as gifts, or even sell for profit (giving credit to me as designer),
but please do not make copies of the pattern or make a tutorial out of it.
You are allowed to sell products made from my patterns, but please give credit to the maker of this pattern by tagging or mentioning @yumeijie.crochet when uploading pictures of your finished crochet item(s).
Permission is NOT granted for mass production or factory manufacturing of any kind.

If you have any questions and problem regarding this pattern, you can contact me here / via email (ruanjie.yumeijie@gmail.com) / via Instagram (@yumeijie.crochet).
Thanks!