​Crochet level:

• Intermediate.

You should know how to crochet following stitches:

• Ch (chain), sl st (slip stitch), dc (half double crochet), dc (double crochet).

This pattern includes:

• schematic,

• graphs / charts,

• written instructions,

• video-tutorials for joining slip stitch rib bands.

• Instructions are given in English language, American crochet terminology.

Crochet hook:

• E-4 / 3.5 mm, C-2 / 2.75 mm (for bands only).

Sizes:

• Model is size S / 92 cm / 36 ¼'' bust, 95 cm / 37 3/8'' hips, 168 cm / 5' 6'' height, and wears size M.

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Recommended materials:

• Cotton Fair by Premier Yarns (Fine/Sport/#2 weight, 52% cotton/48% acrylic, 317 yds/290 m, 3.5 oz/100 g), 650 (750, 825, 925, 1025, 1075) g / 1885 (2175, 2393, 2683, 2973, 3118) yds in Bright Pink color.

Gauge:

• Rhombus stitch (p. 4): 30 sts (3 reps) = 14 cm / 5 ½''; 16 rows (2 reps) = 12 cm / 4 ¾''.

• Slip stitch rib (p. 15): 37 rows / 18.5 ribs = 10 cm/ 4''; 16 sts = 5.5 cm / 2 1/8''.

 

Notes:

• Sweater is made from the bottom up to arm-holes in rounds. Turn in every round for stitch consistency. Body is divided into front and back to make arm-holes. Each part is made separately up to shoulders, with side increases for drop sleeves. Back and front are joined in round, and made as one piece up to neck opening. Raised back is made in rows. Sweater is finished with neck-, sleeve-, and hem- slip stitch bands. Bands are made vertically, and attached to sweater by “slip stitch – draw loop through” technique.

 

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