First thing is first: This is a Tunisian Crochet project and requires the use of a Tunisian hook with a cable!

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, let’s talk about how petty I am, shall we?

If you’ve ever spent any time on forums with knitters who are discussing the pros/cons of learning to crochet, you will nearly always run into a knitter who insists crochet is great for blankets and toys, but not appropriate for clothing.

When questioned why they think that, they will insist that knitted garments just “look” better.

You might ask, “Better how?”

And there will be hemming. And there will be hawing. Not a single one of them will come right out and directly say it, but I’m pretty sure this is what they are thinking: if the majority of the sweater isn’t worked in stockinette, they don’t like it.

But, HA! Joke is on them because there many, many ways to effectively replicate the “O so precious” stockinette stitch with crochet and I decided to display some of those techniques with this sweater.

I will admit that while I was making this, the song ‘Anything You Can Do, I Can Do Better’ was playing in my head. So much so, I decided to name this sweater ‘Ethel’ after Ethel Merman, the first woman to sing the lead.

Other cool things about this pattern: it’s #sizeinclusive and I really tried to create a shape that will also flatter curvier figures with some subtle waist shaping and raglan sleeves. It is made top down, in the round, utilizing the magic loop method. I have included loads of picture tutorials and links to videos to help you along the way. The cowl is made separate and you could theoretically leave it off completely if you just wanted a really simple ‘Knit look’ sweater. I would classify this as an intermediate level Tunisian project.

The thing I love most about crochet is how amazingly versatile it is. Speaking of that, I can’t wait to see someone knit me a convincing double crochet. ;)