This pattern will be released and available for purchase on Friday, March 1st, 2024!

Overview
The Fluff Around & Find Out Sweater was an experiment with sweet fluffy yarn and a slightly spicy attitude. I wanted a fluffy sweater (but not too fluffy), and I wanted it to be sweet and cute (but not take any sass). And I wanted it to work up fast so I could wear it as soon as possible! It turned out perfect - warm enough for winter, but lofty and airy so that it doesn’t weigh a ton. I used a lofty worsted weight acrylic and wool blend, but feel free to experiment and use a combination of yarns if you can meet gauge. Use a fluffy yarn that suits YOU, so you can fluff around with a crochet hook and find out how cozy this sweater can be!

Construction
This sweater is crocheted top-down with a two panel construction. The panels are seamed together, and sleeves are added by crocheting in the round afterwards. The neckline and a hem are added at the very end.

Sizes
(1, 2, 3) {4, 5, 6} 7, 8, 9 10
(XXS, XS, S) {M, L, 1X} 2X, 3X, 4X 5X to fit chest measurement of:
(24-26, 28-30, 32-34) {36-38, 40-42, 44-46} 48-50, 52-54, 56-58 60-62 inches
(61-66, 71-78, 81-86) {91.5-96.5, 101.5-106.5, 111.5-117} 122-127, 132-137, 142-147 152-158 centimeters

Garment Full Chest Measurement:
(32, 36, 40) {44, 48, 52} 56, 60, 64 68 in.
(80, 90, 100) {110, 120, 130} 140, 150, 160 170 cm

This sweater is designed with 4-8 inches / 10-20 centimeters of positive ease. My bust size is 40 inches. My Lion Brand Scarfie Lite “Seaglass” sample (white with rainbow speckles) is a size 5, or 48”/120cm, and fits with 8 inches of positive ease.

Note: Sizes 1 (XXS), 9 (4X), and 10 (5X) have not been tested. If you would be willing to test one of these sizes and provide feedback in exchange for access to a free copy of the pattern, please contact me! I will provide patten support as needed. I would greatly appreciate it!

Hook & Gauge
6.5mm
12 sts (6 “V” sts) x 8 rows = 4 inches / 10 cm in stitch pattern
Use whatever size hook gets gauge!

Yarn
#4 Medium - Worsted Weight Yarn
Sample made in Lion Brand Scarfie Lite (349 yds / 100 g) in “Seaglass” - I used 1,323 yds / 1,210 m
As long as you get gauge and like the fabric, use whatever yarn you like and is accessible to you!

Yardage Notes
Below are estimates of how many yards/meters you’ll need for the pattern as written for each size, based on a yarn with a similar fiber content and construction.

(1018 - 1120, 1118 - 1230, 1226 - 1349) {1351 - 1486, 1490 - 1639, 1602 - 1762} 1724 - 1897, 1882 - 2070, 2036 - 2240 2175 - 2393 yards
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(931 - 1024, 1022 - 1124, 1121 - 1234) {1235 - 1359, 1362 - 1499, 1465 - 1611} 1577 - 1734, 1721 - 1893, 1862 - 2048 1989 - 2188 meters

Notions
2 - 4 Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Scissors

Skills Needed
Make a Slip Knot and Starting Chain
Turning work in order to work flat or in the round
Counting Stitches, Skipping Stitches, Finishing Off
Working in between Stitches in a previous row
Stitches: Chainless Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Single Crochet, Slip Stitch
Crocheting along edge
Seaming with Single Crochet stitches
Weaving in ends
Washing & blocking a finished garment