Breton Sweater by Grace Tompkins

Breton Sweater

Crochet
DK (11 wpi) ?
4.0 mm (G)
1312 - 2625 yards (1200 - 2400 m)
1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
US
English

Now available on my Etsy (GracesHandmadesShop) for $10 CAD!

Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)

This pattern is size inclusive, and is designed for 28 to 62 inch busts, with 6 to 8 inches of positive ease included in the sizing. All sizes were tested. Additional grading is available on request!

The intended fit of this sweater is oversized and boxy, with dropped shoulders. It is intended to drape straight down and not have a tight waistband. Yarn yardage estimates below are for the pattern as written. Adding length to the pattern will require more yarn.

Level: Intermediate
Must be comfortable with half double crochet, yarn over slip stitch, increasing, decreasing, counting rows/stitches, basic seaming, and working in the round. Video tutorials are included for gauge swatch, shoulder shaping, and neckline steps.

Materials:

  • Yarn Yarn: 1200 (1300, 1600, 1700, 1800, 2000, 2200, 2400, 2600) metres of Arcane Fibreworks’ Superwash Merino Blend in DK (3) Weight This yarn is approximately 200m (218yds) per 100g hank. You can use any yarn so long as you meet the gauge listed in the pattern when blocked. If you use a heavier yarn, you may need more than what is listed.

  • Crochet Hook (4 mm or other, to meet gauge)

  • Tapestry Needle

  • Scissors

  • Measuring Tape

  • 2 Stitch Markers

  • Blocking mats and pins (optional, but recommended if using wool)

Every pattern sold helps fight housing insecurity in Nova Scotia. $2 from your purchase was donated to Adsum for Women and Children in Halifax, which supports women and gender diverse individuals, and their families. Thank you for your support.

This pattern and the accompanied videos are for personal use only, and are not to be rewritten, redistributed, sold, or shared in part or in whole, electronically or physically. Selling finished products using this pattern is not allowed without prior permission. Please contact me at graces.handmades !at gmail.com to discuss selling. Pattern credit must be explicit in any listings/posts (i.e. Nova Sweater pattern by @graces.handmades). Mass production and distribution is prohibited.

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