The Sequel Sweater, the follow up pattern to the Short Stories Cardigan, is an everyday wearable crochet jumper. made with a simple stitch pattern, full of texture and drape. It includes short row set-in sleeves which create a tailored feel and has a soft, open, round neckline with ribbed cuffs and hem.

Skills Used
The majority of the pattern is worked using the extended single crochet stitch (instructions and link to tutorial included). I have classed it as intermediate because the pattern includes some uncommon construction and shaping techniques to create the short row set-in sleeves.

You will be working in rows and rounds, increases, decreases, shaping, blocking, seaming, short rows, and rib stitches.
The pattern includes complete written instructions, schematics, a photo guide for the construction and links to a video tutorial demonstrating the short row technique used for the sleeve cap.
Sizes 2x-5x also use foundation single crochet stitches (technique described in pattern along with a link to a written and video tutorial).

Sizing
The pattern is written in 9 sizes covering women’s standard sizes XS-5XL; to fit chest 76-158cm / 30-63in. It is intended to be worn with 7-9cm / 2.75-3.5in positive ease on the body. The design is gender neutral.
Detailed measurements, including 2 schematics are included in the pattern to assist you in choosing the most suitable size.

Materials
I recommend a 4mm crochet hook for the body with a 3mm hook for the ribbed sections (or size needed to achieve correct tension).
You will need 1250(1470, 1610, 1760, 19440, 2100, 2370, 2510, 2650) metres of 4ply / fingering weight yarn.
The item pictured uses approximately 8(9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 15, 16) balls of Drops Nord, (45% Alpaca, 30% Polyamide, 25% Wool. 50g ball = 170m/186yds) in shade 16; Jeans Blue. It also used around 20-25g of Shade 08; fog, for the contrast coloured stripes. (The meterage given includes an allowance for the stripes).

You will also need 4 stitch markers blocking board and pins as well as a tapestry needle, tape measure and scissors.

The pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terms. The pattern is for personal use only and may not be shared or reproduced without prior written consent. Copyright Dora Does Limited, registered in England No. 13992263.