The Road Trip Sweater pattern is a unique and pretty design that combines simple crochet and knitting for the ultimate patchwork style. The fit is boxy and cozy with drop shoulders. Scalloped crochet adorns the neckline and bottom edges for a pretty yet sturdy finish. Have fun striping in contrast colors and yarns on the sleeves and crochet edging as desired!

Pattern details:

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner Knitter/Crocheter

Materials:
Main Color (MC): 3 (3, 3, 3, 3)3, 4, 4, 5 skeins Spun Cloud (100% wool, approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

Contrast Colors (CC): CC1: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s) Spun Cloud (100% wool, approx. 100 yds (92 m) / 200 g)

CC2: 1 (1, 1, 2, 2)2, 2, 2, 2 skein(s) Wildflower (100% cotton, approx. 60 yds (55 m) / 70 g)

CC3: 1 (1, 1, 1, 1)1, 2, 2, 2 skein(s) Wildflower (100% cotton, approx. 60 yds (55 m) / 70 g)

Please note any modifications to size or length may require additional yarn.

Size 2 samples shown in Sedona (MC), Orchid (CC1), Caribbean Waters (CC2), Lotus Petal (CC3) and Frosty Green (MC), Breezy Blue (CC1), Cornflower (CC2), Sage Green (CC3).

Size 5 samples shown in Graphite (MC), Fog Heather (CC1), Iris (CC2), Beatnik (CC3) and Honeysuckle (MC), Love Cloud (CC1), Rose Darling (CC2).

Note: The color placement of the Honeysuckle sample is different from the pattern and does not use a CC3.

Materials Continued:
Size US 17 (12 mm) 32-40” / 80 - 100 cm circular needles for magic loop or size needed to obtain gauge (or additional needles of the same size for your preference of small circumference knitting).

Size N/P / US 15 (10 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

Note: See Gauge for adjusting needle / hook sizes.

Stitch holders or smooth scrap yarn
(3) Stitch marker
(1) Tapestry needle

Gauge:
Crochet: Rnds 1-3 of Granny Square (using Wildflower and Spun Cloud) = 6.5” / 16.5 cm, steam blocked. (See Pattern for Granny Square instructions)

Knit: 7 sts and 10 rows = 4” / 10 cm in stockinette stitch worked flat on knitting needles, steam blocked

Finished Sizes: 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)6, 7, 8, 9 39 (43.25, 47.75, 51, 55.25)59.75, 64.5, 68.75, 73.25” / 97.5 (108, 119.5, 127.5, 138)149.5, 161.5, 172, 183 cm chest circumference.

Recommended to be worn with 2-8” / 5-20 cm of positive ease at the chest, depending on your preferred fit.

Recommended to fit chest sizes: 32 (36, 41, 44, 48)53, 58, 62, 66” / 80 (91.5, 104, 112, 122)134.5, 147.5, 157.5, 167.5 cm with a generous oversized fit.

Choose a size based on your chest size at the fullest part. Adjust size up or down for your preferred amount of ease.

The Sedona size 2 sample is shown on a 34” / 85 cm chest with 9.25” / 23cm of positive ease. The Frosty Green size 2 sample is shown on a 38.5” / 96 cm chest with 4.75” / 12 cm of positive ease.

The Graphite size 5 sample is shown on a 48” / 120 cm chest with 7.25” / 18 cm of positive ease.

The Honeysuckle size 5 sample is shown on a 38” / 95 cm chest with 17.25” / 43 cm of positive ease. This shows an oversized fit with more than the recommended amount of ease.

Pattern Designer: Amy Small

Note: This design is part of a Knitalong event and is not yet available as an individual pattern.