Sophisticated Stripe Sweater by Hélène Rush

Sophisticated Stripe Sweater

Crochet
January 1999
DK (11 wpi) ?
18 stitches and 17 rows = 4 inches
in pattern
5.0 mm (H)
2204 - 2900 yards (2015 - 2652 m)
38 (42, 46) inches
US
English

Sizes:
Small, Medium Large

  • Chest Measurement: 30”-32” (34”-36”, 38”-40”)
  • Finished Chest Measurement: 38” (42”, 46”)

Materials:

  • Patons Cotton DK (1.75 oz ball), 7 (8, 9) balls each Black #3696 and Ecru #3681; 5 (6, 7) balls Sand #3561 - or other sport weight yarn worked to gauge
  • Size H (5mm) crochet hook, or size required for gauge
  • Three 3/4” diameter buttons
  • Sewing needle and matching thread
  • Size 16 tapestry needle

Gauge:

  • 9 sc = 2”; 5 sc rows = 1”
  • In pattern: 18 sts = 4”; 17 rows = 4”