The Emerald Valley Sweater is from my book Modern Crochet Sweaters: 20 Chic Designs for Everyday Wear. (It’s on the cover, actually!) This book includes 20 #SizeInclusive sweater patterns using a variety of techniques and construction methods to ensure there is something of value for every skill level. Each pattern is written for sizes XS to 5XL and each size has been thoroughly tested! We had over 500+ crochet pattern testers for this book to make sure that each size fits its intended wearer in a way that makes them feel beautiful. You can buy this book with confidence, knowing that each pattern was written for you and your unique body measurements.

ABOUT
Emerald Valley features a modest neckline, bell sleeves and a classic fit that will stand the test of time. The feminine sleeves conform to the shape of your arm before gently widening at the wrist. This design was kept simple to showcase the beauty of these soft details and not overpower them.

Whether you’re dressing for date night or business casual, this top can be worn on its own without being see-through and styled to suit almost any occasion. This simple, beginner-friendly design encourages customization—experiment with fiber choice, color or length to put your own spin on this sweater. The seasons may come and go, but the magic in these graceful sleeves is here to stay.

Comprised of half double crochet stitches throughout, Emerald Valley encourages you to get creative with your yarn choices. Simple stitches like this are great opportunities to use any special, unique yarns you may have on hand that you want to show off without getting lost in a distracting stitch pattern. Speckled, variegated, self-striping, and hand-dyed yarns pair best with a blank canvas of simple stitches to really let the yarn shine.

Read more about this design here.

MATERIALS
Yarn: DK—Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino in Hunter

• 100% Extra Fine Merino Wool
• 306 yds (280 m) per 3.5-oz (100-g) skein
• Find this yarn on lionbrand.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.
• View this link for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during testing.

Lion Brand LB Collection Superwash Merino is a lightweight, category #3 yarn, but if substituting, I would recommend using a sport weight (category #2) or even a fingering weight (category #1) yarn that matches gauge for a close match to this lightweight DK.

Yardage: 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins of LB Collection Superwash Merino, or
1175 (1275, 1425, 1575, 1750) (1950, 2200, 2350, 2500) yds
1075 (1166, 1304, 1441, 1601) (1784, 2012, 2149, 2286) m

Hook: Size U.S. F/5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, several locking stitch markers to help with seaming