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My intention in designing this asymmetrical boxy sweater, entirely crafted with granny stitches, was to give it a modern and timeless feel.
I aimed for simplicity.
I aimed for rawness.
I aimed for style.
Combining all these elements, here is the result: the Diptych sweater.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust
45 (48, 52, 56, 60) (64, 68, 71, 75) inches / 114 (124, 133, 143, 152) (162, 172, 181, 191) cm

To fit bust
30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58, 62) inches / 76 (86, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm

Designed to fit with 14 inches / 35.5 cm positive ease.

Gauge
12 sts and 9 rows = 4’’ / 10 cm over main stitch pattern with main gauge hook

Yarn
DK weight (CYC #3, Light)
Knit Picks City Tweed DK (55% Merino, 25% Alpaca, 20% Acrylic)
123 yds / 112 meters per 50 grams

Shown in
Color A 24551 Orca
Color B 25525 Kitten

Yardage/meterage:

Color A
596 (647, 701, 752, 805) (856, 909, 960, 1012) yds /
545 (592, 641, 688, 736) (783, 831, 878, 925) metres
Color B
547 (596, 644, 693, 743) (792, 841, 890, 939) yds /
500 (545, 589, 634, 679) (724, 769, 814, 859) metres

Total
1143 (1243, 1345, 1445, 1548) (1648, 1750, 1850, 1951) yds /
1045 (1137, 1230, 1322, 1415) (1507, 1600, 1692, 1784) metres

Hooks and notions
I / 5.5 mm hook for main gauge
H / 5 mm hook for ribbings
Stitch markers

Skills required

• Experience with reading and following a written crochet pattern (CYC standards).
• Experience with making crocheted garments and blocking a crochet item according to fibre type.

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Technical editor: Amy Curtin

This pattern is for personal use only. It is strictly forbidden to sell, redistribute, republish (online and offline), translate without designer’s permission and edit as part or in whole. No video tutorials are allowed under any circumstances! Feel free to sell your finished products, but use of Linda Skuja photos for promotional purposes are not allowed. I ask that you provide credit for the pattern: “A Linda Skuja design made by …”. It is appreciated if you credit the designer with #LindaSkuja online. Thank you!