Yarn used

WYS Bluefaced Leicester

9 (9,10,10,11) balls in Aubergine 750 (MC)

2 balls each in coral 542 (CC1), Wild Rose 501 (CC2)

About the yarn

DK; 112m per 50g ball; 100% wool

Tension

1 PR (7 dc, 1 ch) x 3 rows = 4cm

Free Crochet Women's Sweater Pattern

SKILLS USED

Colourwork

MATERIALS

• Debbie Bliss Bella, 85% cotton/10% silk/5% cashmere, 50g/95m/104 1/2yds

Shades:

Free Crochet Women's Sweater Pattern

Skills used:

• Single crochet

• Half double crochet

• Double crochet

• Post stitches

We love this ladylike take on the classic sweatshirt.

YARN

RED HEART Anne Geddes Baby, 3.5oz/100g skeins, each approx 340yd/310m (80% acrylic/20% nylon):

• 2 skeins #0100 Lily (A)

• 2 skeins #0801 Bluebell (B)

CROCHET HOOK

Betty Sweater by Moon Eldridge

A loose-fitting bodice worked horizontally is balanced by body-hugging vertical stitch work through the waist and hips in this kimono-inspired sweater that dresses up nicely (but is pretty happy with jeans as well!).

Getting Started

FINISHED SIZE 28 (30, 32, 34, 36)" waist circumference to fit 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)" chest circum ference. Garment shown measures 34", modeled with ¹/₂" negative ease.