Crochet motifs are a really fun way of creating fabric—especially when they are joined as you go. Changing hook sizes is an easy way to create shaping with smaller motifs at the waist, and larger, looser ones at the hips. Make this sweater as shown, or customize the length into an airy summer dress!

Read more about this garment on Kristen’s blog.

Skill Level:
Intermediate

Finished Bust Size:
30 (36, 42, 48, 54)“ 76 (91.5, 106.5, 122, 137) cm to fit bust 29 (35, 41, 47, 53)”
1” 2.5 cm positive ease recommended. Shown in size 36” 91.5 cm

Motif measures 5” diagonally from corner to corner

Yarn:
Quince & Co. Willet (100% cleaner cotton; 160 yards Y meters/50 grams): #705 Flare 5 (6, 8, 9, 11) skeins

Hook:
US sizes D/3 (3.25 mm) and F/5 (3.75 mm)

Notions:
Tapestry needle

Gauge:
Diamond Motif measures 5” 12.5 cm diagonally from corner to corner using the larger hook (see Notes); 4 SR and 28 rows = 4” 10 cm in Lace Pattern using the smaller hook, after wet blocking.