Gather your needles and hooks, and let the Briar Rose Sweater take you on a journey through a fairytale world of fashion, fantasy, and fiber. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or novice knitter, this design combines the best of both crafts. The details are not only wearable art, but a wonderful way to learn an array of crochet granny square patterns and stitch techniques. Flutter sleeves and lace-up bodice add a touch of romance to this dreamy garment, making it the perfect addition to infuse a bit of whimsical inspiration to any wardrobe. This sweater is sure to turn heads, whether you’re wearing it out for a walk in the woods or twirling at your favorite fiber festival.

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Crocheter/Knitter

Needle Size:
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles for sleeves
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 32” / 80 cm circular needles for back
Size J / US 10 (6 mm) crochet hook for fronts

Adjust needle and hook sizes as necessary to match gauge. 

Sizes: (1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6 {7, 8, 9}

Finished Measurements:
(30.25, 34, 38.75) 42, 46.5, 51 {54.25, 58.75, 63.25}” / (75.5, 85, 97) 105, 116.5, 127.5 {135.5, 147, 158} cm finished chest circumference

Fit Note:
Recommended to be worn with 0-4” / 0-10 cm of positive ease at the chest. Sample styled with jeans is shown in a size 3 on a 32” / 80 cm chest with 6” / 15 cm of positive ease, and on a 38” / 96.5 cm chest with 0” / 0 cm of positive ease on the sample styled with a dress. This sweater is intended to be worn fitted to the body.

Gauge:
9 sts and 20 rows = 4” / 10 cm in 1x1 rib, unstretched, worked flat using larger needles and MC2

13 sts and 22 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette worked flat using smaller needles and MC2

Classic Granny Square: Rnds 1-4 = 5.5” / 14 cm square with crochet hook

Materials: 
Main Color 1 (MC1): (2, 2, 2) 2, 3, 3 {3, 4, 4} skeins of Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx. 210 yds (192m) / 100 g) shown in Snowy

Main Color 2 (MC2): (2, 2, 2) 3, 3, 4 {4, 5, 5} skeins Serenity (85% wool / 15% nylon; approx. 150 yds (138 m) / 100 g) shown in Polar Bear

Contrast Colors 1-5 (CC1-CC5): 1 Wildflower Mini Skein Kit (approx. 85 yds (78 m) / 100 g, - 5 mini skeins of yarn included per kit, 17 yds (16 m) / skein)] shown in Mellow Mood (Ochre Rose, Sage Green, Petal, Lotus Petal, Reflection Pool)

Contrast Colors 6 and 7 (CC6 & CC7): 1 skein each of 2 different colors of Spun Cloud Light (100% wool; approx. 210 yds (192 m) / 100 g) shown in Into the Pink and Golden Age

Pattern Designer: Vanessa Reyes (Vanrey Knits)