Tone down your stripes with an openwork sweater punctuated with columns of solid fabric created with crochet shell stitches and a deep ribbed collar. Pair this striking crochet sweater with slim pants or a wide skirt.

Finished Size: 31 (34, 37¼, 40¼, 43¼, 46½)“ bust circumference, 27 (27, 27½, 27½, 28, 28)” long. Tunic shown measures 34”, modeled with 2” negative ease.

Yarn: Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd 155 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #2457 tide, 7 (8, 10, 10, 11, 12) skeins.

Note: Manos del Uruguay Serena is a 3-ply yarn, and is not as thick as sport yarn.

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