This is the perfect transitional-weather sweater. Smoky Silhouette has the perfect balance of fun-to-crochet lace and slimming vertical ribbing. As with all of Kristen’s designs the interesting construction—including sideways crocheted body and trim for ribbing—makes crocheting this sweater an enjoyable and engaging experience.

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Finished Measurements:
28½ (31½, 34¼, 37, 40, 43, 45½, 48½, 51½)“
72.5 (80, 87.5, 94, 101.5, 109, 115.5, 123, 131) cm bust circumference.
Shown in 34¼” / 87.5 cm size.

Yarn Requirements:
Sport weight (CYCA #2 Fine):
Approx 1360 (1500, 1580, 1780, 1960, 2120, 2270, 2440, 2630) yards /
1240 (1370, 1450, 1630, 1790, 1940, 2080, 2130, 2410) meters of an earth-friendly yarn.
Shown in: Kollage Riveting Sport (100% recycled blue jeans; 95% cotton, 5% other; 100 gram hank = approx 350 yards / 320 meters): 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8) hanks, #79904 Charcoal Denim

Crochet Hook:
Size US F/5 (3.75 mm)
Or size to obtain gauge.

Notions:
Removable stitch markers, tapestry needle

Gauge:
3½ stitch repeats (SR) = 5” / 12.5 cm and 8 rows = 4” / 10 cm in Clamshell Patt;
24 sts and 14 rows = 4” / 10 cm in hdc-blo.
Take time to save time, check your gauge.