Shoreline Pullover by Aklori Designs

Shoreline Pullover

Crochet
October 2024
Sport (12 wpi) ?
6.0 mm (J)
both US and UK
English
This pattern is available from akloridesigns.com for $10.00.

The Shoreline Sweater is a snuggly 2-color pullover that is worked flat from the top down using sport weight or light DK weight yarn.

Pattern has two sleeve options: Straight sleeves (shown) or a more traditional tapered sleeve.

Pattern Details
Sweater is worked flat from the top down. The body is worked from the collar using circular yoke shaping. The sweater is split into sleeves and body. The body is then worked to the bottom hem before finishing the sleeves. The back of the sweater and sleeves are then sewn. A connecting stitch can be used to avoid sewing. The pattern includes instructions for straight sleeves (shown) or tapered.

Size and Fit
Sizes 0 (1, 2, 3) 4, 5, 6 (7, 8, 9) 10, 11

The Shoreline is designed for a classic fit with 4” (10 cm) of positive ease at the chest. (see blog post for more information). Pattern includes instructions for bust adjustments.

Skill Level
Advanced Beginner

Techniques
Tss, Trs, Tps, Ptrs, Tunisian Crochet Intarsia (tutorial in pattern)

Yarn
This pattern uses was a lofty non-superwash Merino/Rambouillet sport weight yarn. Sample used American Ewe Yarns, Twisted Sport (353 yards/113g, 3 ply Merino/Rambouillet 67% NSW, 33% SW) in Twisted Cornflower and Twisted Ocean.

Gauge
16 Tss and 16 rows per 4” (10 cm)

Hook
6.0 (J) Tunisian crochet hook with cable at least 24” (60cm) long. Adjust hook as needed to get gauge.

Other Notions
Stitch markers.

See webpage for full schematic