The Varsity Sweater by Shannon Mullett-Bowlsby

The Varsity Sweater

Crochet
July 2011
Aran (8 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
2304 - 3072 yards (2107 - 2809 m)
S, (M, L, 1X, 2X)
US
English

Whether he’s tossing the football this fall or sliding into home next spring, he’ll look like a winner in this everyday sweater (which ladies can steal while he’s on the field!).

Note: A boys version of this design was available free on the website. It is pictured in the magazine, but the instructions are not printed in the magazine.

RED HEART Soft, 5oz/140g balls, each approx 256yd/234m (acrylic)

  • 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls #9440 Light Grey Heather (A)
  • 1 ball #4604 Navy (B)
  • 1 ball #9523 Dark Leaf (C)

NOTIONS

  • Stitch markers
  • 5 buttons—1”/25mm diameter
  • Sewing needle and coordinating thread
  • Yarn needle

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest 35 (39, 43, 47, 51)“/89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5) cm
Length 24 (25, 26, 27, 28)”/61 (63.5, 66, 68.5, 71) cm