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DESCRIPTION
The Equilibrium Sweater is all about thoughtful structure. A design where every line has purpose and every detail works in harmony.

Worked seamlessly from the top down, this raglan-style sweater features striking chevron details created through carefully placed increases and decreases. The lines meet at precise angles, forming subtle arrows that shape the garment while adding visual rhythm.

On one side, the vertical pattern elongates the silhouette; on the other, the horizontal stripes offer a softer look. The faux icord edgings around the collar, cuffs, and hem give a refined finish that complements the structured geometry of the fabric.

With its customizable length and relaxed fit, this piece can be dressed up or down, making it perfect for everyday wear or special occasions alike. If you enjoy the construction and clean symmetry of this design, you’ll love its sister-patterns too, the Equilibrium Beret and Equilibrium Cowl.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Finished bust circumference: 31.25 (36, 40.75, 45.5, 50.5) (55.25, 60, 64.75, 69.5) inches or 79 (91, 104, 116, 128) (140, 152, 164, 177) cm

The sizing for this pattern is based on the standard Craft Yarn Council (CYC) measurements.

This top is designed to be worn with –2.5 to +2.5 inches (–6 to +6 cm) of ease around the bust.

All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.

DIFFICULTY
Advanced

MATERIALS
Yarn
DK weight

Shown in
Main color (used for the faux icord finishings): The Frosted Stitch Deep Freeze DK (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/224 m per 3.5 oz/100 g hank) in color Docs

Contrast color: The Frosted Stitch Deep Freeze DK (75% Superwash Merino Wool, 25% Nylon; 245 yds/224 m per 3.5 oz/100 g hank) in color The 90s Called

Hooks
US G/4.0 mm (main gauge), US E/3.5 mm (secondary gauge), or hook sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook sizes.

Notions
Yarn needle, scissors, 6 locking stitch markers.

YARDAGE
Main color: 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins of the suggested yarn or 805 (905, 975, 1090, 1200) (1340, 1440, 1595, 1700) yds/735 (830, 890, 995, 1095) (1225, 1315, 1460, 1555) m

Contrast color: 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins of the suggested yarn or 750 (845, 905, 1000, 1120) (1235, 1345, 1485, 1585) yds/685 (775, 830, 915, 1025) (1130, 1230, 1360, 1450) m

These yardages are estimated. Check out the tester lookbook on the blog for exact yardages from my testers!

HOW DO I PURCHASE THIS PATTERN?
This interlocking crochet pattern can be found exclusively in my book, Reversible Crochet Sweaters (US publication date: November 4th, 2025). Grab your copy of the book today through my webshop or anywhere else books are sold!

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PATTERN SUPPORT
This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.
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COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER
This pattern is for your personal and non-commercial use only. You are prohibited from publishing this pattern (in whole or in part) on your site or blog or otherwise claiming it as your own, selling, or distributing it. Do not alter this pattern in any way and do not create your own patterns based on the instructions provided herein. Please refrain from modifying the pattern and/or creating other items based off of it. Using my product photography, tutorial pictures and written instructions and passing them off as your own is copyright infringement. You are welcome to sell your creations in small quantities or to share them on social media, but please credit me as the designer @CrochetHighway when possible. You are prohibited from using my photographs to sell your items.
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