Swain Sweater Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Just like the perfect boyfriend sweater, this rugged cardigan is slightly oversized, with a shawl collar and front pockets. Worked in Tunisian, it has top-down construction with modified drop sleeves.

Finished Size:33-1/2 (37, 40-1/2, 44, 47-1/2)” chest circumference, buttoned. To be worn with 4″ ease. Garment shown measures 37″, modeled with 4″ ease.
Yarn:Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/3-1/2 oz [100 g]; ): #886 steel grey, 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.
Yarn Weight:#4 – Medium
Hook:Size K/10-1/2 (6.5 mm) standard hook, size L/11 (8 mm) Tunisian hook. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions:St markers (m); yarn needle; six -3/4″ buttons; two 6-1/2″ e- 13″ pieces of black pocket lining fabric; black sewing thread; sewing needle.
Gauge:12 sts = 3-1/2″; 12 rows = 4″ in cross-rib patt with Tunisian hook.
Originally Published:Interweave Crochet, Winter 2011