Sweetgum Sweater by Natasha Robarge

Sweetgum Sweater

Crochet
August 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
16 sts and 11 1/2 rows = 4'' in body patt with larger hook, blocked.
3.75 mm (F)
4.0 mm (G)
1600 - 2560 yards (1463 - 2341 m)
39 (45, 51, 57, 63)" bust circumference.
US
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Can you spot them? Mosaic motifs along the lower body and sleeves of this sweater appear as sweetgum trees. The remainder of the piece is worked in simple alternating rows of double and single crochet, creating slight striped interest. The joyful contrasting color appears again at the neck edging to balance the piece.

Difficulty Intermediate

Yarn Weight 3

Finished Size 39 (45, 51, 57, 63)“ bust circumference. Sample shown measures 39”.

Yarn HiKoo Kenzie (distributed by Skacel) (50% New Zealand Merino, 10% angora, 25% nylon, 10% alpaca, 5% silk noils; 160 yd 146 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #1002 grey salt (MC), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins; #1005 bayberry (CC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.

Hook Sizes F/5 (3.75 mm) and G/6 (4 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Stitch markers (m), 2; yarn needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 11½ rows = 4” in body patt with larger hook, blocked.

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NOTES

  • Sweater is worked from bottom up in pieces and seamed. Back is longer than front and hem has a slit on both sides. Sleeve cuff has a slit as well.

  • Mosaic crochet colorwork is worked in groups of 2 rows crocheted in the same direction.

For more information, see:
https://www.interweave.com/store/interweave-crochet-fall-2020-digital-edition