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About the pattern

This is a beginner Tunisian crochet pattern for a long sleeved sweater that uses 2 stitches throughout.

It is worked bottom-up for the body, in a front and back panel, with top-down sleeves. There is no waist shaping.

All the pieces are seamed and the neckband is added after seaming the body. The cuffs for both sleeves and body are included in the instructions.

The shape is that of a modified drop-shoulder sweater (see schematic attached). The body has shaping for sizes over 6. The sleeves are worked flat, without shaping at the top, but are tapered.

The pattern is written out for all 12 sizes and includes ease (there are 10 cm or 4” of ease at bust and hip, 4 cm or 1.5” for the armhole and 9 cm 3.75” at the wrist).

You will choose a size based on the finished garment measurements and follow only the instructions for that size.

The pattern includes video tutorials for stitches, the doubled collar and seaming Tunisian crochet fabric.

What you get

There are 5 files included in your purchase.

• One file has all the instructions and other details. It includes schematics and photo tutorials. The instructions are print-friendly.
• One file is the easy read or low vision version of this. No images are included in that version except for the cover page, but all the text is large and easy to read, including the tables with measurements.
• There is also a file with each size individually written out, including a table of measurements for each size.
• This file also has an easy read version.
• The last file is a guide for improving the fit of your garments and you can use this for different patterns as well.

Measurements

The pattern comes with 12 fully written sizes, ranging in bust between 88-180 cm or 35.25-72”.

You can easily customize the length of the body and the sleeves by adding or skipping rows.

The measurements in the tables attached (see images) are garment measurements and they should all be larger than your body measurements at the same points.

Skill level

Beginner - you will work mainly with the Tunisian simple stitch. Tunisian purl stitches and eyelets are used for the cuffs and neckline. Shaping is achieved with working stitches together or increases between existing stitches.

Materials

• Yarn: size 2 or sock weight yarn at 420 meters per 100 grams (see below for length requirements per size);
• Hook - Tunisian crochet hook with cable or straight, 5 mm or hook size that gets you gauge; 3.5 mm regular crochet hook for seams;
• Tapestry needle, scissors, tape measure;
• Stitch markers;
• Tools for blocking (iron with steam or other steamer), blocking mats and pins.
Total length of required yarn per size, without extras and with fitted sleeves:
• In meters - 1010, 1140, 1220 (1390, 1560, 1640) 1770, 1940, 2060 {2190, 2400, 2570};
• In yards - 1100, 1250, 1330 (1520, 1710, 1790) 1940, 2120, 2250 {2400, 2620, 2810}.
In skeins/balls of yarn, this translates to:
• 5, 6, 6 (7, 8, 8) 9, 10, 10 {11, 12, 13} 50 g balls or
• 3, 3, 3 (4, 4, 4) 5, 5, 5 {6, 6, 7} 100 g skeins.

Sample 1 (orange) made in 380 g Gründl Hot Socks yarn - 75% superwash wool, 25% polyamide, hand dyed from white.

Sample 2 (mosaic) made in 406 g Gründl Hot Socks yarn in 2 colors, hand dyed and 05.

Tester projects are made in the yarns recommended in this listing.

Lots of thanks to all the testers who have completed the test and have provided invaluable feedback!

Easy read or Low Vision

The easy read or Low Vision files respect the following requirements:

24 point Arial font; 26-30 point and bold for headings.
Black text, white background.
Left justified, 1 inch margins.
No columns.
Page numbers bottom left.
No charts required to make the pattern.
All abbreviations explained in the list.

Errata

Sleeve top down, Row 2 all sizes should read “Tss across, Ls, R −− 86, 90, 96 (102, 106, 116)…”