This crochet sweater beautifully
translats a Fair Isle look in a cardigan with a sleek, modern silhouette and a scoop
neck. Crochet ribbing, worked in single crochet through the back loop only,
edges the hem and sleeves.
Designer: Beth Nielsen
Finished Size: 30 (32, 34, 36, 38, 40)" bust circumference, 25
(27, 29, 31, 33, 35)" waist, 34 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44)" hips, buttoned.
Garment shown measures 30" measured with 6" negative ease. This cardigan
fits closely, including the sleeves. If you're between sizes or want a more
relaxed fit, go up a size.
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Sportmate (70% superwash merino, 30%
Outlast; 270 yd [247 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): echo (MC), 3 skeins; #57ns patina
(CC1), 2 skeins; #56ns fjord (CC2), #38ns brick (CC3), 1 skein each.
Hook Size: F5 (3.75 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain
correct gauge.
Notions: Yarn needle; six ½" buttons.
Gauge: 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in sc.