PDF Crochet pattern for my voluminous, oversize Matriarch Sweater. Pattern includes sizes S-L. It features a full balloon sleeve, high neck and cropped length. This pattern uses slip stitch ribbing, and moss stitch crochet. While it is not a beginner pattern, if you are somewhat experienced in crocheting I would say it’s easy enough for your first sweater, as long as you’re comfortable with the required stitches.

This pattern is made with 5mm/H and 6mm/J hooks and uses approximately 1300 meters of DK/light worsted yarn for size M. It is a written pattern with step by step instructions, no images for each step. It is in English and uses standard US terminology, with specifics given in both metric and imperial units.

This piece was inspired by the true Matriarch of my family, my grandmother (and best friend) who taught me how to crochet some 20 years ago. She stood at 6 feet tall, always in a neat bowl cut and a handmade sweater. She bowed to no man, and taught the girls of our family to do the same. When she passed away a couple of years ago, I inherited a vanity in a muted rose color, which made me choose this particular shade for this sweater. This particular piece is an ode, in few words but a lot of yarn, to one of the most influential women of my life.

If you have any questions regarding the pattern, feel free to message me!

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