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Krasts is a masterclass in texture and transparency. The ”spiders” – composed of single crochets and chains – create a rhythmic lace that allows the piece to breathe, while the braids of puff-stitch V’s provide the visual ”weight” of sea foam. The result is a lightweight, all-over lace sweater that feels both organic and intentional. To ground this fluid texture, the neckline is finished with defined front-post ribbing that provides a crisp, architectural edge to an otherwise ethereal form.

Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)

Finished bust
33.5 (40.25, 46.75, 53.5)’’ /
85 (102, 119, 136) cm

To fit bust
27.5 (34.25, 41, 47.75)” /
70 (87, 104, 121) cm

The pattern is designed to fit with 6’’ / 15 cm of positive ease.

Materials
Fingering weight yarn (CYC #1, Super Fine)
Kokon Yarn Fingering Weight Merino (100% non-superwash merino wool), 437 yds / 400 m per 100-g hank, or use any fingering weight merino wool to achieve a similar effect
Shown in colorway Peach Bouquet

Estimated yardage / meterage
1750 (1970, 2185, 2405) yds /
1600 (1800, 2000, 2200) m

Gauge
1 rhomb measures 3.25’’ / 8.5 cm wide and 2.75’’ / 7 cm tall
22 sts = 3.25’’ / 8.5 cm in main st pattern after blocking

Hook
F/5 / 3.75 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 crocheted sweaters.

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