Snowflake sweater patternOct 23, 2007 posted by creativeyarn Previous | Next | View all files | View Slideshow

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IntroductionHi everybody!I've started crocheting almost two years ago, and i've adored it immediately.This is the first pattern i've ever write down,so i hope it came out well, and that my english is understandable.This is a very soft sweater, crocheted with a gray-white warm yarn.Really beautiful to wear during the middle seasons.

Thank you for looking!

Materials List

4.5

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Hook: 4.00 mm

White fine weight yarn

Finished SizeIt fits an adult size small to medium.

Gauge11 hdc* 10 rows, 10*10 cm

NotesTERMS: ch = chainsc = simple crochethdc = half double crochetblo = back-loop onlyflo = front-loop only

sc2tog = simple crochet 2 chain together

The PatternBACK:Ribbing:Ch 21.Sc in the second ch from hook and across, ch 1, turn.Sc every row working in blo until the piece misure 42cm.After the last row don't brake off, but turn the hook for working on the long side of the ribbing.

Ch 1, work 44 sc on the long side, ch 2, turn.

Body:Row one: work one hdc in the first ch and across, ch 2, turn.

Repeat row one until the body piece misures 40cm.

FRONT:Ribbing:

work the same as back.

Left Side:Row one: Hdc in 30 ch in flo, ch 1, turn.Row two: work two hdc together, and one hdc in every ch, ch 2, turn.Row three: hdc in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows two and three until the piece misure 40cm, as the back piece.

Right side:Row one: hdc in blo 14 ch, and hdc in flo (behind the left front piece) 16 ch, ch 1, turn.Row two: work two hdc together, and one hdc in every ch, ch 2, turn.Row three: hdc in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows two and three until the piece misure 40cm, as the back piece.

SLEEVES (make two):Ribbing:Row one: ch 4, sc in second chain from hook and in the next two ch, ch 1, turn.Row two: sc in blo each sc, ch 1, turn.Repeat row two until the piece misure 26cm.

After the last row don't brake off, but turn the hook for working on the long side of the ribbing.

Shoulder:Row one: ch 2, make two hdc in each ch 1 space, one hdc in the last space (for a total of 32 hdc,counting the first ch 2 as an hdc), turn.Row two: ch 2, hdc in each hdc, ch 1, turn.Rows three: 1 sc in the first hdc, sc2tog, one hdc in each hdc until the last 3 hdc, sc2tog, one sc in the last hdc, ch 1, turn.

Repeat row three until the sleeve misure 15cm (including the ribbing).

FINISHING:

Sew underarm and shoulder edges, sew sleeve's top around armholes and the edges of the sleeve's ribbing together.

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DROPS 81-22Sizes: XS - S/M - M/L - XL - XXLFinished measurements:Bust: 80-86-92-102-114 cm [31.5" - 33 7/8" - 36.25" - 40 1/8" - 44 7/8"]Hem: 68-74-80-92-102 cm [26.75" - 29 1/8" - 31.5" - 36.25" - 40 1/8"]The measurements may seem a little small, but the garment will be very stretchy so make your usual size.

Materials: DROPS COTTON-VISCOSE from Garnstudio300-350-350-400-450 gr nr 17, beige

DROPS 3.5 mm [US D] crochet hook, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

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Back: ... 1-1-1-2-2 ch-loops bound off at each side = 12-13-14-14-16 ch-loops remain on row.Continue until the piece measures 54-56-58-60-62 cm, then bind off for the neck by crocheting 2 rows over only 4-5-5-5-5 ch-loops at each shoulder (do not crochet over the center 4-3-4-4-6 ch-loops). The piece measures approx. 56-58-60-62-64 cm, cut yarn.

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NOTE: This pattern is written in American English. All measurements in charts are in cm. For conversion from cm to inch - click here. There are different terms for crocheting in British and American English. If this pattern includes crochet, click for "crochet terms" here.

CARDIGAN:

Crochet gauge: approx. 3.5 ch-spaces in width and 9 rows in height = 10 x 10 cm.

Measuring-tips: Make all width measurements when piece is lying flat and all length measurements when the piece is held up.

Diagrams: See diagrams. The pattern is seen from the right side and shows the armhole shaping.

Back: Ch 97-105-113-129-145. Row 1 crochet as follows: 1 sc in 9th ch from hook, * ch 7, skip over 7 ch, 1 sc in the next st *, repeat from * - * = 12-13-14-16-18 ch-spaces, turn the work.Then crochet the next row and following rows as follows: ch 8, 1 sc in 4th ch in first ch-space, ch 2, 1 sc in the same ch, * ch 7, 1 sc in 4th ch in the next ch-space, ch 2, 1 sc in the same ch *, repeat from *-* across row, turn the work. When the piece measures 20 cm inc 1 ch-space at each side by making 1 extra bow (i.e repeat *-* twice) in the next to last ch-space at each side = 14-15-16-18-20 ch-spaces on row.

Armhole: When the piece measures 37-38-39-40-41 cm bind off for armhole each side as follows: Sizes XS + S/M + M/L: Crochet until 1 ch-space remains, turn the work, crochet back and repeat bind off at the other side – see diagram1A. Sizes XL + XXL: Crochet until 1 ch-space remains, turn the work, sl st to the center of first ch-space, continue across row and repeat bind off at the other side – see diagram 1B. 1-1-1-2-2 ch-spaces bound off at each side = 12-13-14-14-16 ch-spaces remain on row. Continue until the piece measures 54-56-58-60-62 cm, then bind off for the neck by crocheting 2 rows over only 4-5-5-5-5 ch-spaces at each shoulder (do not crochet over the center 4-3-4-4-6 ch-spaces). The piece measures approx. 56-58-60-62-64 cm, cut yarn.

Right front: Ch 49-57-57-65-73. Then crochet as on back = 6-7-7-8-9 ch-spaces. When the piece measures 20 cm inc 1 ch-space at the side as on back = 7-8-8-9-10 ch-spaces. When the piece measures 37-38-39-40-41 cm bind off for armhole at the side as on back = 6-7-7-7-8 ch-spaces. When the piece measures 38-40-42-44-46 cm bind off for the neck as follows in all Sizes: Follow directions for armhole bind off for Sizes XL+XXL 1 time. Neck shaping is now complete for Sizes XS, S/M, M/L and XL. Size XXL: Follow directions for armhole bind off for Sizes S+S/M+ M/L 1 time. You have bound off 2-2-2-2-3 spaces and 4-5-5-5-5 ch-spaces remain on shoulder. Continue until the piece measures 56-58-60-62-64 cm, cut yarn.

Left front: Crochet the same as the right, reversing all shaping.

Sleeve: Ch 65-65-81-81-89. Crochets as on Body = 8-8-10-10-11 ch-spaces. After 2 row inc by making 1 extra ch-space in the next to last space at one side, crochet 3 rows and inc on the other side in the same manner. Repeat inc at each side 1 more time with 3 rows between each inc = 12-12-14-14-15 ch-spaces on row. Continue until the piece measures 24-24-24-22-19 cm. Bind off for sleeve cap by crocheting 6-6-6-8-12 rows with 1 ch-space fewer at the end of each row, cut yarn. The piece measures approx. 31-31-31-31-32 cm.

Assembly: Crochet shoulders together as follows: 1 sl st in first ch-space on back, ch 4, 1 sc in first ch-space on front, ch 4, 1 sc in the next ch-space on back, and so on. Crochet together the sleeve and side seams in the same manner. Then crochet the sleeves in.

Cuffs: Now crochet an edge at lower edge of sleeves as follows:Round 1: 51-51-61-61-61 sc around lower edge of sleeve – that is, approx. 5-7 sc in each ch-space, and end with 1 sl st in 1st sc at start of row.Round 2: ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, * ch 5, skip over 3 sc, 1 sc in the next sc, ch 7, skip over 5 sc, 1 sc in the next sc *, repeat from * - * a total of 5-5-6-6-6 times, but replace the last sc with 1 sl st in 1st sc at start of row (= 10-10-12-12-12 ch-spaces).Round 3: Sl st to the center of the first ch-space, 1 sc in ch-space, * 11 dc in the next ch-space (= 7 ch-

spaces), 1 sc in the next ch-space (= 5 ch-spaces) *, repeat from * - * a total of 4-4-5-5-5 times and finish with 11 dc in the last ch-space and 1 sl st in 1st sc at start of row (= 5-5-6-6-6 dc-groups). Round 4: Sl st to the 3rd dc in the dc-group, ch 4, * 1 dc in the next dc, ch 1 *, repeat from * - * a total of 5 times, 1 dc in the next dc, ** 1 dc in 3rd dc of dc-group, (ch 1, 1 dc in the next dc), repeat ( ) a total of 6 times **, repeat from ** - ** a total of 4-4-5-5-5 times, end with 1 sl st in 3rd ch at start of row.Round 5: 1 picot = ch 3, 1 sl st in 3rd ch from hook. * ch 1, 1 sc in first ch, (1 picot, 1 sc in the next ch), repeat ( ) a total of 5 times, ch 1, 1 sc between dc-group *, repeat from * - * a total of 5-5-6-6-6 times, end with ch 1 and 1 sl st in 1st ch at start of row.Round 6: ch 5, * 1 sc in 2nd picot of dc-group, ch 7, 1 sc in 4th picot in the same dc-group, ch 5 *, repeat from * - * a total of 4-4-5-5-5 times and finish with 1 sc in 2nd picot of dc-group, ch 7, 1 sc in 4th picot in the same dc-group, ch 3 and 1 sl st in 2nd ch at start of row (= 10-10-12-12-12 ch-spaces). Round 7: ch 3, 1 sc in first sc, * ch 7, 1 sc in the next sc, ch 5, 1 sc in the next sc *, repeat from * - * a total of 4-4-5-5-5 times and finish with ch 7, 1 sc in the next sc, ch 3 and 1 sl st in 1st ch at start of row.Round 8: ch 3, 1 sc in the next sc, * ch 7, 1 sc in the next sc, ch 5, 1 sc in the next sc *, repeat from * - * a total of 4-4-5-5-5 times and finish with ch 7, 1 sc in the next sc, ch 3 and 1 sl st in 1st ch at start of row.Repeat Rounds 3 to 8 another 3 times. On round 3 do not sl st to the center of the first ch-space. Then crochet Rounds 3 to 5 one more time – the cuff measures approx. 22 cm.Left button band: Crochet 4 rows as follows: * 1 dc, ch 1 *, repeat from * - * over all sts along left front. There will be approx. 2 dc in each ch-space and 1 dc between each space = approx. 52-62 dc with 1 ch between each, turn each row with ch 4.Right button band: Crochet the same as the left, after the 2nd row make 3 buttonholes evenly distributed at the top of buttonband. The top buttonhole should be 2 dc from edge and the others with approx. 6 dc between each. 1 buttonhole = ch 2, skip over 1 ch, 1 dc in the next ch. On the next row crochet 2 dc in the ch 2 with 1 ch between each. Neckband: Crochet 2 rows with * 1 dc, ch 1 *, repeat from * - * around the neck (incl. over buttonbands) – crochet approx. 2 dc in each space and 1 dc between each space – be careful not to make the edge too tight or too loose. Then crochet 1 row with sc and picots as follows: 1 picot = ch 3, 1 sl st in 3rd ch from hook. Crochet 1 sc in first ch, 1 picot, 1 sc in the same ch, * 1 sc in each of the2 following ch, 1 sc in the next ch, 1 picot, 1 sc in the same ch-space *, repeat from * - * across row, cut yarn. Sew on buttons.

CROCHETED TOP IN COTTON VISCOSE:

Sizes: XS - S/M - M/L - XL - XXL

Finished measurements:Bust: 74-86-92-102-114 cm [29 1/8" - 33 7/8" - 36.25" - 40 1/8" - 44 7/8"]Hem: 62-74-80-92-102 cm [24 3/8" - 29 1/8" - 31.5" - 36.25" - 40 1/8"]The measurements seem a little small, but the garment will be very stretchy, so make your usual size.

Materials: DROPS COTTON-VISCOSE from Garnstudio200-200-250-250-300 gr nr 17, beige

DROPS 3.5 mm [US D] crochet hook, or size needed to obtain correct gauge.

Crochet gauge: Ch-spaces: approx. 3.5 ch-spaces wide and 9 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Double crochet: 14 dc wide with 1 ch between each and 14 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Crochet info (for diagr. 3): At the start of each row replace 1 dc + 1 ch with ch 4.

Measuring-tips: Make all measurements when the piece is lying flat.

Pattern: See chart. Use the chart on the lower right (Diag. 2 and Diag. 3).

Front: Ch 96-112-120-136-152. Crochet the first row as follows: 1 sc in 16th ch from hook, * ch 7, skip over 7 ch, 1 sc in the next ch *, repeat from * * = 11-13-14-16-18 ch-spaces, turn the work.Then crochet all rows as follows: ch 8, 1 sc in 4th ch in first ch-space, ch 2, 1 sc in the same ch, * ch 7, 1 sc in 4th ch on the next ch-space, ch 2, 1 sc in the same ch *, repeat from * - * across row, turn the work. Continue in this manner – see diagr.2. When the piece measures 10 cm increase 1 space at each side by making 1 extra space in the next to last space at each side = 13-15-16-18-20 ch-spaces on row. When the piece measures 26 cm crochet the next row as follows (right side row) – see diagr.3: ch 4 (= 1 dc + 1 ch), then 3 dc in each of the large ch-spaces and 1 dc in each of the small ch-spaces, with 1 ch between each dc. Finish with 3 dc in the last ch-space = 52-60-64-72-80 dc on row with 1 ch between each, turn the work. Now crochet as follows: ch 4, * 1 dc in next ch, 1 ch *, repeat from * - * and finish with 1 dc in last ch. Count to be sure you still have the same number of dc on the row. Read the entire section before crocheting:Armhole: When the piece measures 37-38-39-40-41 cm bind off for armhole at each side as follows: crochet to last 5-7-8-8-8 dc at end of row, turn the work. Continue with dc and 1 ch between each and repeat bind off at the other side, turn the work. Then sl st in each of the 2-3-3-4-4 first ch, continue with dc and 1 ch between each to last 2-3-3-4-4 dc, turn the work. Armhole bind off is complete for Sizes XS + S/M + M/L. Continue to bind off for size XL as follows: sl st in the first 2 ch, continue with dc and 1 ch between each to last 2 dc on row, turn piece and continue as before.Continue to bind off for Size XXL as follows: sl st in the first 3 ch, continue with dc and 1 ch between each to last 3 dc on row, turn the work, sl st in each of the first 2 ch, continue with dc and 1 ch between each to last 2 dc on row, turn the work. Armhole bind off is complete for all Sizes and there are 41-43-45-48-51 dc on row. Continue as before.Neckband: When the piece measures 38-40-42-44-46 cm bind off for the neck as follows (right side row): 10-10-11-12-13 dc with 1 ch between each, turn the work, sl st in the first ch, ch 4, crochet same as before across row, turn the work. Crochet dc with 1 ch between each to last dc, turn piece and crochet as before. There are now 8-8-9-10-11 dc on strap. Continue until the piece measures 54-56-58-60-62 cm and place a marker (= center of shoulder). Continue until strap measures 10 cm from the marker. Now inc at the side for the neck by crocheting 1 extra dc with 1 ch between in the outermost ch, turn piece and crochet back. Turn the work, crochet back and inc 1 dc more on the same side = 10-10-11-12-13 dc on row, cut yarn. Repeat on the other side of neck.

Back: Cast on and crochet the same as the front. Bind off for armhole as on front and continue until the piece measures 42-44-46-48-50 cm, cut yarn.

Assembly: Sew side seams. Sew straps at each side on back.

Picot-edge: Crochet one row with picot around armhole and neck as follows: 1 sc in ch-space, * 1 sc in the next ch-space, ch 3, 1 sc in 1st ch from hook, 1 sc in the same ch-space, 1 sc in the next ch-space *, repeat from * - * and finish with 1 sl st in first sc at start of row.

Diagram=ch 1

=1 sc

=1 dc

=1 sl st

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