This unisex sweater is the perfect blend of modern simplicity in the yoke and lower body, and bold texture in the fun diamonds. It’s the perfect everyday pullover! The intricate diamond pattern in two contrasting colors is eye-catching and the sweater has a straight-body silhouette, perfect for every body type! And the best part: there’s no seaming! It’s all worked in the round, so you won’t have a single stitch to sew! Pick up the Kids version (coming soon!) and you can make one for the whole family!
You can find the Adult pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy, and (Coming Soon!) the Child pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy!
Yarn:
Any DK (#3) weight yarn. I used Juniper Moon Farms Patagonia in colors Pearl, Indigo, and Icicle.
You’ll need 900-1850 yards MC, 260-380 yards AC1, and 170-290 yards AC2, depending on size.
Inspiration:
For a while now I’ve wanted to make a Nordic-type sweater, but with texture! This is the result. In Nordic sweaters you tend to see lots of diamonds and colorwork, and I figured that post stitches might be a fun way to get that idea across, without actually carrying multiple colors at once (except for one row where I do that – but that’s not too bad! 😉 ) I kept the yoke top and lower body simple with hdc in the round, to give a more flat and seamless look, which allows the diamond texture to really shine!
Construction:
As I mentioned, this top is made without seaming. You start working in continuous rounds for the yoke, including the split for the body and arms. The diamond pattern is also worked in the round, tho not continuous, and the post stitches take some time and effort to do. The lower body is again continuous rounds of hdc, which means it goes super fast once you’re past the diamonds!
This lovely sweater comes in adult sizes Extra Small (30”) to 5XL (60”), and fits with 2” positive ease. You will need a basic understanding of the crochet stitches chain, slip stitch, half double crochet, half double crochet 2 together, and written instruction is given for stitches Front Post Treble Crochet two Together and Front Post Popcorn.
Supplies:
Any DK (#3) weight yarn. I used Juniper Moon Farms Patagonia in colors Pearl, Indigo, and Icicle.
5.0mm hook (or size needed to meet gauge)
Pattern written in US terms.
Gauge: 16 sts and 12 rows should be 4” square of hdc.
Body Measurements (Finished measurements will be 2” wider than listed):
XS: Fits up to 30” bust (900 yards MC; 260 yards AC1, 170 yards AC2)
S: Fits up to 32” bust (1000 yards MC; 260 yards AC1, 170 yards AC2)
M: Fits up to 36” bust (1100 yards MC; 260 yards AC1, 170 yards AC2)
L: Fits up to 40” bust (1200 yards MC; 320 yards AC1, 230 yards AC2)
XL: Fits up to 44” bust (1300 yards MC; 320 yards AC1, 230 yards AC2)
2XL: Fits up to 48” bust (1400 yards MC; 320 yards AC1; 230 yards AC2)
3XL: Fits up to 52” bust (1550 yards MC; 380 yards AC1, 290 yards AC2)
4XL: Fits up to 56” bust (1700 yards MC; 380 yards AC1, 290 yards AC2)
5XL: Fits up to 60” bust (1850 yards MC; 380 yards AC1, 290 yards AC2)
Blouse fits with 2” positive ease, so final measurements will be 2” wider than listed above.
You can find the Adult pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy, and (Coming Soon!) Child pattern on both Ravelry and Etsy!
As always you are welcome to reach out if you have any questions about the pattern. Once the pattern is purchased, you may sell your finished items, as long as you give credit to me as the designer. I can be found on Instagram @springintofalldesigns, and Ravelry as SpringintoFall. Also check out my blog at SpringintoFall.design.blog. I’d love to hear from you!
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