Tone down your stripes with an openwork
sweater punctuated with columns of solid fabric created with crochet shell
stitches and a deep ribbed collar. Pair this striking crochet sweater with slim
pants or a wide skirt.
Designer: Mimi Alelis
Finished
Size: 31 (34, 37¼, 40¼, 43¼, 46½)" bust circumference,
27 (27, 27½, 27½, 28, 28)" long. Tunic shown measures 34", modeled
with 2" negative ease.
Yarn: Manos
del Uruguay Serena (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]):
#2457 tide, 7 (8, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Hook
Size: C/2 (2.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to
obtain correct gauge.
Notions: St
markers (m); yarn needle.
Gauge: 31 sts
and 15 rows = 4" in main patt st.