The Explorer Sweater is a pullover sweater with raglan sleeves and a relaxed fit. The simple stitch crocheted in the round provides wonderful drape that can be missing with some crochet colorwork sweaters. The Explorer Sweater is size inclusive and the length is customizable to your preference. Don’t be scared of the colorwork. The pattern provides tutorials to help and it is much easier than you might think! It is the perfect pullover to add to your wardrobe that will have people not believing that it is handmade!

Make memories and match with your mini-me by creating one for yourself, too! Check out the mini version here or pick up both versions for a discount here!

PATTERN

• Pattern is written in US terms
• Directions are written in a way to accommodate left- and right-handed crocheters

SKILL LEVEL

• Crochet
• Intermediate Pattern: includes video and photo tutorials

SIZES:
Pattern provides instructions for sizes XS-5XL

• XS Bust 28-30 in (finished bust 36 in)
• S Bust 32-34 in (finished bust 40 in)
• M Bust 36-38 in (finished bust 44 in)
• L Bust 40-42 in (finished bust 48 in)
• XL Bust 44-46 in (finished bust 52 in)
• 2XL Bust 48-50 in (finished bust 56 in)
• 3XL Bust 52-54 in (finished bust 60 in)
• 4XL Bust 56-58 in (finished bust 64 in)
• 5XL Bust 60-62 in (finished bust 68 in)

SIZE INCLUSIVITY:
This raglan is designed to fit a woman’s size chart. Short rows are added to shape the neck and also to length the back. Additional increases are also placed in the front to account for the bust.

YARN:
- DK (3)
The yardage below is for a hip length sweater (see schematic). For each inch you remove from the sweater, you will need approximately 53 fewer yards than listed below.

MC: 1100 (1285, 1425, 1525, 1645)(1870, 1965, 2115, 2185) yards
1015 (1175, 1305, 1395, 1505)(1710, 1800, 1935, 2000) meters

CC: 110 (115, 125, 160, 170)(180, 190, 220, 230) yards
100 (105, 115, 150, 160)(165, 175, 205, 215) meters
Note: This yardage does not include the cc at the cuff.

HOOK:
- 3.5mm, 3.75mm, and 4mm

GAUGE:
16 x 16 sc in 4” x 4”
This gauge is meant to allow for drape so you might have to try a hook larger than suggested if you crochet tightly.

TESTING
This is a #sizeinclusive pattern that was tested across all nine sizes.

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