How can we tell what sizes these sweater patterns come in? I don't want to pay for something I may not be able to use.

I've seen the tip about the WPI before, and think that it'd be a great tool to help find a suitable yarn for substitution in a pattern.  At least, it would help narrow things down so you're not having to do so many swatches for testing gauge.  But, my question is this:  how can you find out what the WPI is for the yarn in the original pattern?  Sometimes the pattern calls for yarn I've never heard of or don't have access to, or like in your case above, has been discontinued, so how can you find out the WPI of that yarn to compare to?  

Thanks, and I always learn so much from this site!

Hi Cattina!

The Boho Blocks Cardigan is sized for 28 (40, 56)"

Big Bow Cardigan (35.5 (41, 44.5, 48, 51.5)"

Northern Dreams Pullover 32 (36 1/4, 40, 44 1/4, 48, 52 1/4)"

Big Bow Cardigan 35 1/2 (41, 44 1/2, 48, 51 1/2)"

Astrid Pullover 36 (41, 46, 52)"

Spider Web Cardigan 32 1/2 (39, 45 1/2, 52)"

Autumn Romance Pullover 36 (38, 40 1/2, 43)"

Beachcomber Tunic 36 3⁄4 (41 1⁄4, 45 1⁄4, 49 3⁄4)"

Pineapple Ice Cardigan 40 (42 1/2, 45 1/2, 48)"

Josephine Pullover 31 (35 1/2, 40, 43)"

Hope this helps! In future, we'll put this with the eBook so you can see at a glance.

Best,

Marcy

I bought "Best of 2010" crochet sweaters after reading your blog and looking at the pictures from the book. There are several sweaters in this book I'm excited about, particularly the ones at the back that use both knitting and crocheting.

However, I was terribly disappointed to immediately find two errors in the book. First, the reader is referred to the Glossary for more information about a "Foundation Double Crochet," but unfortunately, there is no such stitch listed in the Glossary. Second, the pattern I wanted to make "Beachcomber Tunic," pg. 24, does not specify the size crochet hook needed, nor does it give the weight of the yarn. (Several other patterns omit the yarn weight as well.)

While I love these patterns, I am disappointed to see these omissions. I frequently need to substitute yarn, and without an idea of where to start - and with no hook size - it will be pretty hard to nail down what yarn to use. I have a lot (45+ years) of experience and can make my way through it, but I would hate to be a beginner and face omissions like these. Plus, it's definitely an inconvenience.

Now, having said all of that, let me say that I discovered Interweave fairly recently and am SO enjoying everything that is offered. I've already subscribed to at least 2 magazines, have bought 3 books and have downloaded a number of free items as well. With the exception of the problems I reported today, everything seems to be of exceptional quality and I've been very happy to have discovered this wealth of information.

Thanks for keeping us knitters and crocheters happy with such gorgeous patterns. I am enjoying them immensely and look forward to many more.

-Lori Massey

Hello LoriEmm,

Thank you for your comment. I will look into these errors immediately.

The hook size for the Beachcomber Tunic is Size C/2 (3mm) and the needle size is Size 4 (3.5 mm).

In regards to working the Foundation Double crochet, you can find step by step instructions in the glossary here on Crochet Me as well.

crochetme.com/.../foundation-double-crochet-fdc.aspx

I love the Beachcomber Tunic as well and have one started for myself in a beautiful lilac purple. Thank you again for your comment!

Toni, thank you so very much for the information! I appreciate it very much - it will save me a ton of time. Thanks also for the very speedy response - I appreciate that, too. :) -Lori

Hi,

I have done three patterns in this group- actually I am TRYING to finish the Astrid pullover. The pattern is lovely- but- it is really poorly written and confusing pattern. In my opinion it would be best to BLOCK the pieces before sewing togerthe. There is NO INFO on how wide the arch panels are and no info on the width of the sleeve without the arch panel. More schematics would be VERY helpful.

I just got the Brit crochel magazine intoday- they breal out the yardage for every sweater- you don't have to do the math- they just tell you the yardage.