Complete Crochet Guide for Stylish Sweater Making

Materials

Crochet Hook I/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge: 13 sts and 10 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Ridge Pat.

Materials:

Sizes:

• XS/S: 8 balls
• M: 9 balls
• L: 10 balls
• XL: 11 balls
• 2/3XL: 13 balls
• 4/5XL: 15 balls

Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 4 stitch markers.

Sizes

To fit bust measurement:

• Extra-Small/Small: 28-34” [71-86.5 cm]
• Medium: 36-38” [91.5-96.5 cm]
• Large: 40-42” [101.5-106.5 cm]
• Extra-Large: 44-46” [112-117 cm]
• 2/3 X-Large: 48-54” [122-137 cm]
• 4/5 X-Large: 56-62” [142-157.5 cm]

Finished bust:

• Extra-Small/Small: 36” [91.5 cm]
• Medium: 39” [99 cm]
• Large: 43” [109 cm]
• Extra-Large: 47” [119.5 cm]
• 2/3 X-Large: 55” [139.5 cm]
• 4/5 X-Large: 63” [160 cm]

Instructions

The instructions are written for the smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes, the instructions will be indicated in parentheses. Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.

Note:

Ch 2 at beginning of row does not count as stitch.

Back

Ch 63 (69-75-81-95-109).

1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 61 (67-73-79-93-107) sts.

2nd row: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into horizontal bar of next hdc from previous row (bar is below loops normally worked - see diagram). Ch 1. Skip next hdc. Repeat from * to last hdc. Work 1 sc into horizontal bar of last hdc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sc. *1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc. Repeat from * to end of row. Turn.

4th and 5th rows: As 2nd and 3rd rows.

6th row: Ch 1. *Work 1 sc into horizontal bar of next hdc from previous row. Ch 2. Skip next hdc. Repeat from * to last hdc. Work 1 sc into horizontal bar of last hdc. Turn.

7th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next ch-2 space. Ch 2. Skip next sc. Repeat from * to last ch-2 space. 1 sc in last ch-2 space. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

8th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 2. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-2 space. Repeat from * to last 2 sc. Ch 2. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.

9th to 14th rows: Repeat 7th and 8th rows 3 times more.

15th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sc. *1 hdc in next ch-2 space. 1 hdc in next sc. Repeat from * to last ch-2 space. 1 hdc in last ch-2 space. 1 hdc in last sc. Turn.

16th row: As 2nd row.** Repeat 3rd to 16th rows for Body Pattern until work from beginning measures approximately 25½” [65 cm], ending on a 6th row of pattern. Fasten off.

Front

Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Repeat 3rd to 16th rows for Body Pattern until work from beginning measures 4 rows less than Back, ending on a 16th row of pattern.

Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sc. (1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc) 7 (8-10-11-14-17) times (neck edge). Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked.

2nd row: Ch 1. Working into horizontal bars of hdc from previous row, sc2tog. 1 sc in next hdc. *Ch 1. Skip next hdc. 1 sc in next hdc. Repeat from * to end of row. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sc. (1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc) 5 (6-8-9-12-15) times. 1 hdc in next ch-1 space. Hdc2tog. Turn.

4th row: Ch 1. Working into horizontal bars of hdc from previous row, 1 sc in next stitch. *Ch 1. Skip next hdc. 1 sc in next hdc. Repeat from * to end of row. Fasten off.

With RS facing, skip next 31 (33-31-33-35-37) stitches.

1st row: Join yarn with sl st to next sc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same space as last sl st. *1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc. Repeat from * to end of row. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 1. Working into horizontal bars of hdc from previous row, 1 sc in first hdc. *Ch 1. Skip next hdc. 1 sc in next hdc. Repeat from * to last 2 hdc. Sc2tog. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. *1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc. Repeat from * to end of row. Turn.

4th row: Ch 1. Working into horizontal bars of hdc from previous row, 1 sc in first stitch. *Ch 1. Skip next hdc. 1 sc in next hdc. Repeat from * to end of row. Fasten off.

Sleeves

Ch 35 (35-37-37-39-43).

1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 33 (33-35-35-37-41) sts.

2nd row: Ch 1. Working into horizontal bars of hdc from previous row, *1 sc in next hdc. Ch 1. Skip next hdc. Repeat from * to last hdc. Work 1 sc into horizontal bar of last hdc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first sc. *1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc. Repeat from * to end of row. Turn.

Last 2 rows form Ridge Pattern.

Work a further 7 (5-5-3-3-1) row(s) in Ridge Pattern.

Shape sides:

1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 2 hdc in first sc. *1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 2 stitches. 1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 2 hdc in last sc. Turn.

2nd row: Ch 1. Working into horizontal bars of hdc from previous row, 1 sc in first hdc. *1 sc in next hdc. Ch 1. Skip next hdc. Repeat from * to last 2 hdc. Work 1 sc into horizontal bar of each of last 2 hdc. Turn.

3rd row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first sc. 1 hdc in next sc. *1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 3 stitches. 1 hdc in next ch-1 space. 1 hdc in next sc. 2 hdc in last sc. Turn.

4th row: Ch 1. Working into horizontal bars of hdc from previous row, *1 sc in next hdc. Ch 1. Skip next hdc. Repeat from * to last hdc. 1 sc in last hdc. Turn.

Repeat last 4 rows 3 (4-4-5-5-5) times more. 49 (53-55-59-61-65) sts.

Sizes XS/S, L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:

Repeat 1st and 2nd rows once more. 51 (57-61-63-67) sts.

Finishing

Pin pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams.

Neck edging: 1st round: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at left shoulder seam. Ch 1. Work 1 round of sc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first sc.

2nd round: Ch 1. Working from left to right, instead of from right to left as usual, work 1 reverse sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Place markers on side edges 7½ (8-8½-9-9½-10)” [19 (20.5-21.5-23-24.5-25.5) cm] down from shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.

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