Charn Sweater by Joanne Scrace

Charn Sweater

Crochet
September 2018
Light Fingering ?
22 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
2.5 mm
3.5 mm (E)
2200 - 4200 yards (2012 - 3840 m)
XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
UK
English

This colour block drop sleeve seamless sweater is easy to make, easy to wear and fit. Made from a gloriously stretchy crochet stitch choose whether you will wear it fitted or baggy.
Create you own look by choosing muted variations on a shade or going bold with clashing colours. The curved hem is flattering and makes sizing easier as you only need to fit for the bust not the bust and hips. “We’ve shown it worn on two different women so you can see what it looks like worn with no ease and with 6in of ease at the bust”
Also – it’s got pockets! We all love pockets.

Charn forms part of the book Everyday Wearables - a collection of eight wardrobe staples with comprehensive instructions and many photo tutorials to help you make garments that fit and flatter.

Pattern is written in standard UK crochet terminology with US translations provided in the abbreviations.

Sizes
XS(S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Finished Chest Circumference: 76(86, 97, 107, 117, 127, 137, 147, 157)cm/30(34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 62)in
Upper arm circumference: 41(43, 46, 48, 51, 53, 56, 58, 61)cm/16(17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)in
Sleeve length: 32(33, 33, 34, 34, 36, 36, 37, 37)cm/12.5(13, 13, 13.5, 13.5, 14, 14, 14.5, 14.5)in
Length (back):69(70, 71, 72, 74, 75, 76, 77, 79)cm/27(27.5, 28, 28.5, 29, 29.5, 30, 30.5, 31)in

With this sweater you can choose the amount of ease you like to give the fit you prefer. For a slim fitting sweater choose a size up to 8cm/3in larger than your actual bust size. For a loose fitting sweater choose a size 10-15cm/4-6in larger than your actual bust size. The sweater is made without waist shaping and the hip is open so you do not need to worry about fitting at the hip.

Length and fit adjustments are given throughout, remember yarn requirements are for the pattern as written, adding extra length will use more yarn.

Materials
6(6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12) 50g skeins Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (4ply weight, 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 212m/231yds/50g) in Iolite (109) (Col A)
3(3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) 50g skeins Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (4ply weight, 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 212m/231yds/50g) in Topaz (113) (Col B)
1(1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) 50g skeins Coop Knits Socks Yeah! (4ply weight, 75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon, 212m/231yds/50g) in Sphene (104) (Col C)
3.5mm (US E) hook
2.5mm (US C) hook
2 stitch markers

Tension
22 sts and 20 rows in pattern to 10 cm/4 in using 3.5mm hook (or size needed to achieve tension)

Difficulty Rating
Easy

Skills Needed
Basic crochet stitches, working in rows, working in the round with turning, working into row ends.

Construction
Seamless, top down drop shoulder sweater with round neckline. Slit from the waist with gently curved sections, slightly longer at back than the front. Inline pockets.