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Čiekurs is a perfect everyday sweater with a secret. The graphic texture provides a modern, structured look that feels at home in any setting, while the ”revealing” stitch pattern on the sleeves adds an element of play. It is a garment that values details, grounding a simple boxy form with a highly tactile, intelligent surface.

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

Finished bust
36.5 (41.25, 46, 50.75, 55.5) (60.25, 65, 69.75, 74.5)’’ /
93 (105, 117, 129, 141) (153, 165, 177, 189) cm

To fit bust
24.5 (29.25, 33.75, 38.5, 43.25) (48, 52.75, 57.5, 62.25)’’ /
62 (74, 86, 98, 110) (122, 134, 146, 158) cm

The pattern is designed to fit with 12.25” / 31 cm of positive ease.

Materials
Sport weight yarn, (CYC #2, Fine)
Wollbiene Cotton Fun (55% cotton, 45% acrylic),
174 yds / 160 m per 50-g ball, or use any sport weight cotton blend yarn to achieve a similar effect
Shown in color: hellbraun (09)

Estimated yardage / meterage
1325 (1440, 1605, 1925, 2040) (2130, 2155, 2220, 2250) yds /
1210 (1315, 1470, 1760, 1865) (1945, 1970, 2030, 2060) m

Gauge
6 bars = 3.5’’ / 9 cm
8 bars = 4.75’’ / 12 cm
12 rows = 4.25’’ / 11 cm = 2 repeats over main stitch pattern

Hook
H/8 / 5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Tapestry needle
Skills required
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards)
Experience with making and sewing up crocheted sweaters

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