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Sensu Skirt. Free crochet Pattern

I was super excited when I began working on the Sensu Skirt back in December! The idea for this design popped into my head after stumbling upon a similar skirt online. The one I saw wasn’t crocheted or knitted; it was actually made out of fabric. However, I was determined to put my crochet skills to the test and recreate that pattern using yarn. I couldn’t wait to see if I could bring my vision to life!

Everything was going great until I faced the challenge of choosing a name for this design. The only thing that popped into my mind was “zebra,” but I envisioned this skirt in a variety of color combinations and didn’t want to name it solely based on the colors of this sample. Fortunately, this community has been incredibly supportive, and when I reached out for name suggestions, I was overwhelmed with hundreds of gorgeous ideas.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts, also.

 

“Sensu Skirt” was the name suggested by storpuman_smyckar, meaning “folded fan” in Japanese. I loved it from the first time I saw it. 

Ok! I am done with the back story and ready to share how you can make the Sensu Skirt.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Size 2, Fine (Sport) weight yarn
• Crochet Hook:
o 4 mm crochet hook
• yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Scissors
• 2cm wide elastic band (it should be around 5-7cm shorter than the waist circ)

NOTES ABOUT DESIGN

The Sensu Skirt has a top-down construction.
Start with the waist ribbing and then work in the round using the mosaic crochet technique and an increased pattern to make it flared.

MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES

The Sensu Skirt Pattern is available in 8 sizes, from S up to 5X Large. The model is 168 cm tall, with a 90 cm hip circumference, and wears a size Small.
The numbers are written below as follows: S (M, L, XL) ( 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL);
All the measurements use as reference Standard Body Measurements by ASTM International.

The Sensu Skirt Pattern is easily adjustable, and you will find indications on how to customize the pattern so that the skirt fits your Body.

Final Measurements of the Sensi Skirt
Waist circ a: 63 cm (71, 78, 86) (94, 102, 109, 117)
Hips circ. b: 103 cm (115, 128, 140) (153, 165, 178, 190)
Bottom Circ. c: 144 cm (161, 179, 196), (214, 231, 249, 266)
Length d: 44 cm (44, 44, 44) (44, 44, 44, 44)
*The measurements for the waist are taken without stretching; as a reference, the model’s actual waist circ. is 73 cm, and the skirt ribbing is smaller by about 10 cm;

How much Yarn you will need

For the Sensu Skirt, I used: Rainbow Bamboo by Hobbii Yarn; Yarn composition: 60% bamboo viscose, 40% cotton; Each ball has 100 grams and are approximately 250 meters (246 yards)
Colors 02 – Natural White and 06 – Steel Grey
For each size, you will approximately need:
Color A (Natural White): 695 (773, 856, 935) (1019, 1098, 1182, 1261) meters
Color B (Steel Grey): 585 (655, 730, 801) (877,948, 1024, 1095) meters

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Sssblo – slip stitch back loop
dc – double crochet
ss – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
R – round
** – repeated section.

TENSION

Using 4mm crochet hook in the Ribbing Stitch Pattern (ssblo)

10sts = 4cm
26 rows = 10cm

Using a 4 mm crochet hook in mosaic st pattern (counting only the surface sts)
20sts = 10cm
10 rounds = 10cm

Using a 4mm crochet hook in dc, worked flat:
16sts = 10 cm
8.5 rows = 10cm

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts, also.

 

STITCH PATTERN AND TECHNIQUES

OVERLAY MOSAIC CROCHET

The Sensu Skirt pattern employs the innovative overlay mosaic crochet technique, where the design is exclusively worked from the front side, using two contrasting colors, A and B, and each row alternates between the two. This method is ideal for round designs as it obviates the need for yarn breaks. Switching between colors is accomplished simply by dropping the current color and picking the other one.

The color pattern of the Sensu Skirt is uncomplicated, made even easier with the mosaic crochet technique, which eliminates the need for color changes within the same round.

The mosaic pattern is created by working all single crochet (SC) stitches into the top-back loops of the same row and dropping down all double crochet (DC) stitches into the front loops of the row below of the same color. This is where the term “overlay” comes from. The DC stitches cover up the SC stitches from the previous row, allowing you to overlay different colors.

When working on a mosaic crochet pattern, it is important to understand and know how to read a mosaic crochet chart. Within the PDF version of this pattern, you will find small mosaic crochet charts representing the section repeated in one round and the rounds repeated until the next increase.

You can see above how the stitch chart looks like
Here are a few things that you will need to know:

1. The numbered columns on the right sides of the chart are color-coded with the color you will be using for the entire row, either A or B.

2. The color boxes in the chart only show you where the dc stitches will drop and give you an idea of how the rows will look like, but remember you don’t have to change the colors within the same round;

INVISIBLE SLIP STITCH

To close each round, use an invisible slip stitch.
Step 1: remove the crochet hook from the working loop;
Step 2: Insert the hook through the back loop of the first st, from back to front;
Step 3: Insert the hook through the working loop and pass the loop through the back loop of the first st;

CHANGING COLORS

After closing the round, with the invisible slip stitch explained above, take the following color to be used and pass it through the working loop; you now have the new working color yarn on the hook; pull the previous color strand and drop it until the next round;

STARTING THE ROUND

After changing the colors, start the next round by working the first st as the pattern requires (either a back loop sc or a front loop dc), without any additional chain.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts, also.

 

HOW TO ADJUST THE SENSU SKIRT PATTERN SO IT CAN FIT YOUR BODY

Step 1: measure the most prominent part of your body; it doesn’t matter if it is the waist or hips;
Use these measurements as a reference for the starting chain;
Step 2: Make a gauge swatch, but using the mosaic crochet stitch so that you will have a better view of the final fabric; you can make this swatch flat and without cutting the yarn after each row; You can see in the video tutorial here, how you can do it.
Step3: the starting chain should be between 5 – 10 cm smaller than the circumference of the most prominent part if this is the hips area and 5 -10 cm bigger if it is the waist area; for example, the model hips circumference is 90 cm, and the starting chain of the sample is 82 cm.
Step 4: having the starting chain required length, transform it into sts according to your gauge;
Step 5: approximate the number of sts to have a multiple of 4.

If the starting chain is bigger than your waist circumference, this will be adjusted with the elastic band.

HOW TO ADJUST THE SENSU SKIRT LENGTH

I divided the length of the skirt into 4 sections. At the end of each section, I did the increases. Each section has 40 rounds or 20 surface rounds.

The most critical section is the one between the waist and hips (mostly if the hips circ. is the most prominent part). If your body shape requires this first section to be smaller, meaning you need fewer rounds before the first increase, you can make the first round of increases sooner.

If you want the skirt to be more flared, you can divide the length into more sections and keep increasing on the last round of each section.

The idea is to divide the skirt’s length into sections of rounds so the stripes have a nice pattern; the exception is when you only want to adjust the section between the waist and hips.

PATTERN NOTES

– read carefully the STITCH PATTERN AND TECHNIQUES section, where you will find the information about mosaic crochet, how to close and start the rounds, and how to change colors;
– in the instructions below, color A represents the Natural White color on the sample, and color B is the Steel Grey Color.
– the increases are always made on a color B round.
– always work the increases into the last st of a section repeat;
– for the sample, the waistband is worked in a slip stitch in the back loop only pattern; you can change it to a different pattern even if the gauge is different; the waist will be adjusted with the elastic band;
-change the color at every round;

INSTRUCTIONS

The numbers are written in the pattern below, S (M, L, XL) ( 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL) unless the numbers apply for all the sizes.

WAISTBAND RIBBING

Using color A
Start: ch21
R1: start into the second st, 1ss in each st until the end of the row; 1ch and turn;

*tip: place an st marker into the first and last st of this row; it will be helpful when folding and starting joining the folded waistband

R2: 1ssblo in each st to the end of the row, 1ch, and turn
Rep. R2 until you have 164 (184, 204, 224) ( 244, 264, 284, 304) rows
join the ends using slip stitches to make a circle.

Prepare the elastic band;
– I recommend using a wide elastic band because it will hold better the weight of the skirt;
– The elastic band length has to be shorter than your waist, and it depends on how stretchy the elastic is;
– For reference, the model’s actual waist measurement is 73cm, and the elastic band length is 54 cm. It is important to feel comfortable around your waist.
– Sew the ends of the elastic band

Fold the ribbing in half and insert the elastic band inside the fold;

Use a single crochet stitch to join the edges; insert the hook into the corresponding row through both sides.

At the end of the joining round, you should have the same number of sc as the number of rows you worked for the waistband ribbing: 164 (184, 204, 224) ( 244, 264, 284, 304) sc.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts, also.

 

SKIRT

Change to color B

– When the written pattern says to work 1dc, work the dc into the front loops of the row below of the same color;

Change to color B
R2: Set up round: 1scblo in each st around;
Change to color A
R3: *1dc in next 3sts, 1scblo in next st; *rep. to the end of the round;
Change to color B
R4: *1scblo in next 3sts, 1dc; *rep. to the end of the round;
Change to color A
R5: rep. R3
Rep. R4 and R5 until you have 21 or 10 rounds if counting only the surface rounds.

Change to color B
R22 (inc, round): *1scblo in next 3sts, 2dc in the next st; *rep. until the end of the round;
R23: *1dc in next 3sts, 1scblo in next 2sts; *rep until the end of the round

Rep. R22 and R23 until R41

Change to color B
R42 (inc, round): *1scblo in next 3sts, 1dc in next st, 2dc in the next st; *rep. until the end of the round;
R43: *1dc in next 3sts, 1scblo in next 3sts; *rep until the end of the round

Rep. R42 and R43 until R61

Change to color B
R62 (inc, round): *1scblo in next 3sts, 1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in the next st; *rep. until the end of the round;
R63: *1dc in next 3sts, 1scblo in next 4sts; *rep until the end of the round

Rep. R62 and R63 until R81

R82: using color A, 1sc in each st around.

TO FINISH
Weave in all looser ends and block to measurements.

And done! You did an amazing job, and now you have a beautiful skirt!

You can find a helpful video tutorial here.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts, also.

 

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Demerzael Sweater. Free Crochet Pattern

I was lucky back in October to work with the amazing Adiahna by Ancestral Fiber and Co, and make the Demerzael Sweater. She invited me to design something for her collection of yarn inspired by a Movie Series.

Now, I will share how you can make this amazing sweater. After Sella Jumper, this is my second design using saddle sleeves, and it won’t be the last. I love this construction and how the sweater fits. I know you are excited to see and make this Demerzael Sweater because all the positive feedback blew me away. I am so grateful to be part of this amazing community.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

And because I have nothing else to say, I will jump into the pattern.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Size 3, DK weight yarn
• Crochet Hook:
o 4.5 mm crochet hook for the Ribbing
o 5.5 mm crochet hook for the rest of the sweater
• yarn needle for weaving in ends
• at least 4 stitch markers 
• Scissors

NOTES ABOUT DESIGN

The Demerzael Sweater is a top-down sweater with a unique yoke construction.

The yoke is worked in 2 sections: the first one, increasing only the front and back panel, and the second one, increasing the sleeves. For bigger sizes, Section 2 has 2 Parts: one, increasing only the sleeves, and second, increasing the sleeves and the front and back panels.

After finishing the yoke, the piece is split into sleeves and body. The three parts are worked individually until the desired length.

MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES

The Demerzael Sweater Pattern is available in 9 sizes, from XS up to 5X Large. The model is 168 cm tall, with an 86 cm Bust circumference, and wears a size Extra Small.
The numbers are written below as follows: XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL); US sizes 0/2 (4/6, 8/10, 12/14) (14/16W, 18/20W, 22/24W, 26/28W, 30/32W)
All the measurements use as reference Standard Body Measurements by ASTM International.

 

Final Measurements of the Demerzael Sweater
Neckline circ a: 43 cm (46, 49, 49) (49, 51, 54, 54, 54)
Cross Back b: 38cm (39, 40, 41), (41, 41, 43, 44, 46)
Bust Circ. c: 92 cm (95, 102, 108), (118, 128, 138, 148, 155)
Sleeve length d: 59 cm (61, 63, 65), (68, 68, 69, 75, 79)
Sleeve Circ. e: 33cm (34, 38, 39), (43, 44, 49, 53, 56)
Length f:53cm (55, 56, 59) (60, 60, 61, 65, 68)

How much yarn do you need?

For the Demerzael Sweater, I used the following:
Sample 1 (Blue): Ancestral Silk DK in color Demerzael; Yarn composition: 75% Super Washed Merino & 25% Silk; Each Hank has 100 grams and is approximately 225 meters (246 yards)
Sample 2 (green): DK 100% recycled cotton yarn

For each size, you will approximately need:
780 (840, 920, 1020) (1140, 1220, 1350, 1550, 1710) meters

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Scblo – single crochet back loop
dc – double crochet
ss – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
R – round
** – repeated section.

TENSION

Using a 4.5.mm crochet hook in the Ribbing Stitch Pattern

14sts (scblo) = 10cm
14 rows = 10cm

Using a 5.5 mm crochet hook in double crochet

12sts = 10cm
7.5 rounds = 10cm

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

STITCH PATTERNS AND TECHNIQUES

The Demerzael Sweater stitch patterns are double crochet, double crochet mesh stitch, and single crochet in the back loop only for Ribbing.

Single crochet in the back loop
Insert the hook into the back loop of the next st, yarn over, pull out a loop, yarn over, and pass through both loops on your hook.

Double Crochet
Yarn over, insert the hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull out a loop, yarn over, pull it through the first 2 loops on your hook, yarn over, and pass it through both loops on your hook.

Double Crochet Mesh Stitch

R1:*1dc, 1ch, skip 1st. *rep. until the end of the round.

PATTERN NOTES

  • Work the neckline ribbing falt; turn after each row
  • When working across the ribbing’s side rows, each side row represents 1st
  • Work the rest of the sweater in the round; close each round with an sl st into the first dc; to avoid your work twisting, turn after each round;
  • Begin each round with 2ch; 2ch does not count as the first dc; optional, you can start each round with 1sc on top of other sc; (see how to make this starting stitch in the video tutorial here)
  • use stitch markers to mark the front and back panels’ sts and the sleeves’ sts; you can use different color stitch markers to know which one belongs to which section

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

INSTRUCTIONS

NECKLINE RIBBING

Using the 4.5mm crochet hook ch15
R1: start in the second st from the hook
1sc in each st until the end of the row. 1ch and turn.
R2: 1sc, 1scblo in next 13 sts, 1sc in last st, 1ch and turn
Rep. R2 until you will have in total: 60 (64, 68, 68) (68, 72, 76, 76, 76)

Join the ends of the ribbing using slip stitches.

Fold the ribbing and ensure the edges of the rows are perfectly aligned.

From where your yarn is, work 1ch and then 1sc into each side row, through both side edges, until you complete the round,

At the end of this round, you should have 60 (64, 68, 68) (68, 72, 76, 76, 76) sc.

YOKE SECTION 1 – INCREASING FRONT AND BACK PANELS

Use a 5.5 mm crochet hook.
At the end of the document, you will find stitch charts with the YOKE Sections.

Before starting this section, use at least 4 stitch markers to mark the front and back panels. You can also use another 4 to mark the sleeves’ sts, but we will increase only the front and back panels in this section.

With each round, move the sts marker into the first and last st of the section (front and back panel); these sts will always be next to the sleeve sts.

Place 1 st marker into the first st, the second st marker into st number 25 (27, 29, 29) (29, 29, 31, 31, 31), and the third st. marker into st number 31 (33, 35, 35) (35, 37, 39, 39, 39), and the fourth st marker into stitch number 55 (59, 63, 63) (63, 65, 69, 69, 69).

You will have 25 (27, 29, 29) (29, 29, 31, 31, 31) sts for back and front panels and 5 (5, 5, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts for the sleeves.

In all following instructions, the first st in a round will be written as dc; you will work the starting st as you find it easier (3ch, 2ch, and 1dc, or 1sc and another sc on top of it); all the RS rounds will start with an increase (3dc in the same st), which at the beginning of the round will be your first starting st plus another 2dc.

R1 (RS) : *3dc, 1dc in next 23 (25, 27, 27) (27, 27, 29, 29, 29) sts, 3dc in next st, 1ch skip 1st, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times*; Rep. from * to * one more time; slst into the first st, turn;
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 29 (31, 33, 33) (33, 33, 35, 35, 35)
Sleeves: 5 (5, 5, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts

R2 (WS): 1dc, 1ch skip 1st, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, 3dc in next st, 1dc in next 27 (29, 31, 31) (31, 31, 33, 33, 33)sts, 3dc in next, 1ch skip 1st, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, 3dc in next st, 1dc in next 27 (29, 31, 31) (31, 31, 33, 33, 33)sts, 2dc into the last st (same st as first dc), slst, turn
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 33 (35, 37, 37) (37, 37, 39, 39, 39)
Sleeves: 5 (5, 5, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts

R3 (RS): *3dc, 1dc in next 31 (33, 35, 35) (35, 35, 37, 37, 37) sts, 3dc in next, 1ch skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times*; Rep. from * to * one more time; slst into the first st, turn;
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 37 (39, 41, 41) (41, 41, 43, 43, 43)
Sleeves: 5 (5, 5, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts

R4 (WS): 1dc, 1ch skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, 3dc in next st, 1dc in next 35 (37, 39, 39) (39, 39, 41, 41, 41)sts, 3dc in next, 1ch skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, 3dc in next st, 1dc in next 35 (37, 39, 39) (39, 39, 41, 41, 41)sts, 2dc into the last st (same st as first dc), slst, turn
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 41 (43, 45, 45) (45, 45, 47, 47, 47)
Sleeves: 5 (5, 5, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts

R5 (RS): *3dc, 1dc in next 39 (41, 43, 43) (43, 43, 45, 45, 45) sts, 3dc in next, 1ch skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times*; Rep. from * to * one more time; slst into the first st, turn;
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49, 49) (49, 49, 51, 51, 51)
Sleeves: 5 (5, 5, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts

For sizes XS, S, and M, YOKE SECTION 1 is done; move to YOKE SECTION 2

Sizes L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, and 5XL only

R6 (WS): 1dc, 1ch skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, -, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, 3dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, -, 47) (47, 47, 49, 49, 49) sts, 3dc in next, 1ch skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, -, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, 3dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, -, 47) (47, 47, 49, 49, 49) sts
2dc into the last st (same st as the first dc), slst, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, -, 53) (53, 53, 55, 55, 55)
Sleeves: – (-, -, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts

For sizes L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL, YOKE SECTION 1 is done; move to YOKE SECTION 2

Sizes 4XL and 5XL only

R7 (RS): *3dc, 1dc in next – (-, -, -) (-, -, -, 53, 53) sts, 3dc in next, 1ch skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, -, -) (-, -, -, 3, 3) times times*; Rep. from * to * one more time; slst into the first st, turn;

Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, -, -) (-, -, -, 59, 59)
Sleeves: – (-, -, -) (-, -, -, 7, 7) sts

For sizes 4XL, and 5XL, YOKE SECTION 1 is done; move to YOKE SECTION 2

After completing the YOKE SECTION 1, you should have:

Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49, 53, 53, 53, 55, 59, 59) sts
Sleeves: 5 (5, 5, 5) (5, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts

YOKE SECTION 2 – INCREASING SLEEVES

If you didn’t use stitch markers for the sleeves’ sts until now, you should place them before starting YOKE SECTION 2. The first and last st of the sleeve will be the 1ch-sp after and before the back and front panels.

With each round, you will increase into the sts next to the back and front panels. The number of sts for front and back panels remains the same.
You must keep the 5 or 7 sts in the middle of the sleeve into the mesh stitch pattern.

The YOKE SECTION 2 will have first rounds with a mesh stitch pattern on the front panel. You can work with dc stitches instead of a mesh stitch pattern to solidify this section.

In this section, the increase will be 2dc in the same st, instead of 3dc. You don’t have to increase the front and back panels, only the sleeves.

YOKE SECTION 2 – INCREASING SLEEVES

Size XS, S, and M
The numbers below are written as follows: XS (S, M)

R6 (WS): 1dc, 1dc into the next 1ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in next dc, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next dc, 1ch, 1dc in next 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st) for the next 44 (46, 48) sts – front panel’s sts, 1dc into the next 1ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in next dc, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next dc, 1ch, 1dc in next 1ch-sp, 1dc in next 44 (46, 48) sts, slst into the first dc, turn
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 7(7, 7) sts

R7 (RS): 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 44 (46, 48) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 2dc in next st, slst into first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 9(9, 9) sts

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

R8: (WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, ((1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 44 (46, 48) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 44 (46, 48) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 11(11, 11) sts

R9 (RS): 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 44 (46, 48) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 13(13, 13) sts

R10 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 44 (46, 48) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 44 (46,48) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 15(15, 15) sts

R11 (RS): 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 4sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 44 (46, 48) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 4sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 17(17, 17) sts

R12 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 44 (46, 48) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 44 (46,48) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 19(19, 19) sts

Starting with R13, the pattern for the front panel will be in dc sts, the same as for the back panel.
We will continue to increase the sleeves.

R13 (RS): 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 6sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 6sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 21(21, 21) sts

R14 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 45 (47, 49)sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 44 (46,48) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 23(23, 23) sts

R15 (RS): 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 25(25, 25) sts

R16 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 45 (47, 49)sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 44 (46,48) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49)
Sleeves: 27(27, 27) sts

For size XS the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

Sizes S and M only

R17 (RS): 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 45 (47, 49) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (47, 49)
Sleeves: – (29, 29) sts

For size S the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

Sizes M only

R18 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 45 (47, 49)sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 2) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 44 (46,48) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 49)
Sleeves: – (-, 31) sts

For size M the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

YOKE SECTION 2 – INCREASING SLEEVES

Size L, XL, 2XL and 3XL
The numbers below are written as follows: L (XL, 2XL, 3XL)

R7 (RS): 1dc in next 53 (53, 53, 55) sts, 1dc in next ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in next dc, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next dc) x 1( 1, 2, 2) times, 1ch, 1dc in next 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 1dc into the next 1ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in next dc, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next dc) x 1( 1, 2, 2) times, 1ch, 1dc in next 1ch-sp, slst into first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 7(7, 9, 9) sts

R8( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 9(9, 11, 11) sts

R9 (RS): 1dc in next 53 (53, 53, 55) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 11 (11, 13, 13) sts

R10( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 13 (13, 15, 15) sts

R11 (RS): 1dc in next 53 (53, 53, 55) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 15 (15, 17, 17) sts

R12 ( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 4sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 4sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 17 (17, 19, 19) sts

R13 (RS): 1dc in next 53 (53, 53, 55) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 19 (19, 21, 21) sts

R14 ( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 6sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 6sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 52 (52, 52, 54) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, 53, 55)
Sleeves: 21 (21, 23, 23) sts

For sizes L and XL, starting with R15, the pattern will change for the front panel into dc only, the same as for the back panel. For the sizes 2XL and 3XL, we will work 1 more row with a mesh st pattern.

Sizes L and XL only

R15 (RS): 1dc in next 53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, -, -)
Sleeves: 23 (23, -, -) sts

R16 ( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next (53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 52 (52, -, -) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, -, -)
Sleeves: 25 (25, -, -) sts

R17 (RS): 1dc in next 53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, -, -)
Sleeves: 27 (27, -, -) sts

R18 ( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next (53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 52 (52, -, -) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, -, -)
Sleeves: 29 (29, -, -) sts.

R19 (RS): 1dc in next 53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 53 (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (53, -, -)
Sleeves: 31 (31, -, -) sts

Size L Only

R20 ( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (-, -, -) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 53 (-, -, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 2 (-, -, -) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 52 (, -, -) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 53 (-, -, -)
Sleeves: 33 (-, -, -) sts.

For size L the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

Size XL only

For the last 2 rounds of the YOKE SECTION 2, on size XL, we will also increase the front and back panels;

R20 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (51, -, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (51, -, -) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (55, -, -)
Sleeves: – (33, -, -) sts.

R21 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next – (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 13sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 13sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (53, -, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 13sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (2, -, -) times, 1dc in next 13sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (57, -, -)
Sleeves: – (35, -, -) sts

For size XL the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

Sizes 2XL and 3XL only

R15 (RS): 1dc in next – (-, 53, 55) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next – (-, 52, 54) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 53, 55)
Sleeves: – (-, 25, 25) sts

R16 ( WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, 53, 55) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, 52, 54) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 53, 55)
Sleeves: – (-, -27, 27) sts

For size 2XL, for the last 5 rounds, we will also increase the front and back panels. For size 3XL, we will work one more round without increasing the front and back panels.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

Size 2XL only:

R17 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next – (-, 51, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, -) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (51, -, -) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, -) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 55, -)
Sleeves: – (-, 29, -) sts

Size 3XL only:

R17 (RS): 1dc in next – (-, -, 55) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, -, 3) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, -, 55) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, -, 3) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, -, 55)
Sleeves: – (- ,-, 29) sts

Sizes 2XL and 3XL

R18 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, -53, 53) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, 53, 53) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 57, 57)
Sleeves: – (-, 31, 31) sts.

R19 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next – (-, 55, 55) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, 55, 55) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 59, 59)
Sleeves: – (-, 33, 33) sts

R20 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, -57, 57) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, 57, 57) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 61, 61)
Sleeves: – (-, 35, 35) sts.

R21 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next – (-, 59, 59) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 13sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 13sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, 59, 59) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 13sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, 3, 3) times, 1dc in next 13sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, 63, 63)
Sleeves: – (-, 37, 37) sts

For size 2XL the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

Size 3XL only:

R22 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, -, 3) times, 1dc in next 14sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, -, 61) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 14sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (-, -, 3) times, 1dc in next 14sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next – (-, -, 61) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: – (-, -, 65)
Sleeves: – (-, -, 39) sts.

For size 3XL the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section.

YOKE SECTION 2 – INCREASING SLEEVES

Sizes 4XL and 5XL

R8 (WS): 1dc, 1dc into the next 1ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in next dc, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next dc) x 2(2) times, 1ch, 1dc in next 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 1dc into the next 1ch-sp, 1ch, 1dc in next dc, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next dc) x 2(2) times, 1ch, 1dc in next 1ch-sp, slst into first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 9(9) sts

R9 (RS): 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 2dc in next st, slst into first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 11 (11) sts

R10: (WS): 1dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, ((1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3)times, 1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 58 (58) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 13(13) sts

R11 (RS): 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 2sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 15 (15) sts

R12 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 3sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 58 (58) sts, slst into the first dc,
turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 17(17) sts

R13 (RS): 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 4sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 4sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 4sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 19 (19) sts

R14 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 5sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 58 (58) sts, slst into the first dc,
turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 21(21) sts

R15 (RS): 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 6sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 6sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 6sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 23 (23) sts

R16 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 58 (58) sts, slst into the first dc,
turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 25(25) sts

For Size 4XL at R17, the pattern for the front panel will be only dc, the same as the back panel. For 5XL, we will work one more round with a mesh stitch pattern on the front panel.

Size 4XL only: R17 (RS): 1dc in next 59 (-) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (-) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 59 (-) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (-) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 27 (27) sts

Size 5XL only: R17 (RS): 1dc in next – (59) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (3) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next – (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 8sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x – (3) times, 1dc in next 8sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 27 (27) sts

Sizes 4XL and 5XL
R18 (WS): 1dc, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 9sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 7sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 58 (58) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 29 (29) sts

R19 (RS): 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next st, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next st) for the next 58 (58) sts – front panel’s sts, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 10sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 10sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 59 (59)
Sleeves: 31 (31) sts

Starting with R20, we will also increase the front and back panels.

R20 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x3 (3) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 57 (57) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 11sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 11sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 57 (57) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 61 (61)
Sleeves: 33 (33) sts

R21 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 59 (59) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 12sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 12sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 63 (63)
Sleeves: 35 (35) sts

R22 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 13sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x3 (3) times, 1dc in next 13sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 61 (61) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 13sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 13sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 61 (61) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 65 (65)
Sleeves: 37 (37) sts

R23 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next 63 (63) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 14sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 14sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 63 (63) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 14sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 14sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 67 (67)
Sleeves: 39 (39) sts

R24 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 15sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x3 (3) times, 1dc in next 15sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 65 (65) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 15sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 15sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 65 (65) sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 69 (69)
Sleeves: 41 (41) sts

R25 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next 67 (67) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 16sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 16sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 67 (67) sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 16sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 (3) times, 1dc in next 16sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 71 (71)
Sleeves: 43 (43) sts

For size 4XL the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

Size 5XL only

R26 (WS): 2dc, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 17sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x3 times, 1dc in next 17sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 69 sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 17sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 times, 1dc in next 17sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 69 sts, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 73
Sleeves: 45 sts

R27 (RS): 2dc, 1dc in next 71sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 18sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 times, 1dc in next 18sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in next st, 1dc in next 71 sts, 2dc in next st, 2dc in the next st, 1dc in next 18sts, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp, (1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1ch-sp) x 3 times, 1dc in next 16sts, 2dc in next st, slst into the first dc, turn.
Total sts:
Front and back panels: 75
Sleeves: 47sts

For size 5XL, the YOKE SECTION 2 is done; move to the BODY section

After finishing YOKE SECTION 2, you should have for all the sizes XS (S, M, L) (XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL):
Front and back panels: 45 (47, 49, 53) (57, 63, 65, 71, 75)
Sleeves sts: 27 (29, 31, 33) (35, 37, 39, 43, 47)

BODY

Before splitting into sleeves and body, you can add a few short rows to the back panel to raise it and lower the neckline on the front panel.

You will have to work an even number of short rows so that the separating round is on the same side as the front panel.

Because the double crochet sts are taller stitches, you will cut the yarn after each short row. Work the short rows on the wrong and right sides.
For this particular sample and design, I worked 4 short rows and increased the number of sts of each row with 2 on each side.

To start the short rows, first cut the yarn. Then turn your work as you want to start another round, Then divide the back panel sts into 3 sections:

Section 1: 8 sts
Section 2: 29 (31, 33,37) (41, 47, 49, 55, 59)dc
Section 3:8sts

Rejoin yarn into the first st of section 2

Short row 1: ch2, 29 (31, 33,37) (41, 47, 49, 55, 59)dc, cut the yarn; turn

Short Row 2: Rejoin yarn 2sts before the first st of the last short row
ch2, 1dc, dc3tog (first leg into the next dc and the other 2 legs into the side of the last dc at of previous row), 1dc in next 9 (31, 33,37) (41, 47, 49, 55, 59)dc, dc3tog, (first 2legs into the side of first dc of the previous short row, third leg into the next dc), 1dc in next; cut the yarn; turn

Short Row 3: Rejoin yarn 2sts before the first st of the last short row ch2, 1dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 33 (35, 37,41) (45, 51, 53, 59, 63)dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next; cut the yarn; turn

Short Row 4: Rejoin yarn 2sts before the first st of the last short row ch2, 1dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next 37 (39, 41,45) (49, 55, 57, 63, 67)dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next; cut the yarn
last dc of the previous short row, third leg into the next dc), 1dc in next; cut the yarn

After finishing all 4 short rows, you will still have 2 sts on the left and right of the back panel. We will work for the entire back panel on the separating round as a 5th short row.

BODY R1 – Splitting Row:
For sizes XS, M, L, and 3XL, the splitting row is on the RS
For Sizes S, XL, 2Xl, 4XL and 5XL the splitting round is on the WS
RS splitting row: Rejoin yarn into the first st of the back panel
1dc, dc3tog 1dc in next 41 (-, 45,49) (-, -, 61, -, -)dc, dc3tog, 1dc in next, ch 10 (-,12, 12) (-, -, 18, -, -) sts, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc in each of the front panel sts, ch 10 (-,12, 12) (-, -, 18, -, -) sts, skip the sleeve sts and sl st into the first dc. Turn

WS splitting round: rejoin yarn into the last st of the back panel
1dc, ch – (10, -, -) (14, 14, -, 18, 18) sts, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc in all the front panel sts, ch – (10, -, -) (14, 14, -, 18, 18) sts, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc in next, dc3tog, 1dc in each of the next sts until you have one st left, dc3tog and join with slst.
R2: 1dc in each st around. Close the round with sl st into the first dc.
Rep. R2 until you have 21 rounds or until you get to the desired length.

SLEEVES

Rejoin yarn at the armpit

R1:1dc in each st until the first 1ch-sp, (1ch, skip 1ch-sp, 1dc in next) x2 (2, 2, 2) (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) times, 1ch, 1dc in each st until the end of the round. Close the round with an slst into the first dc. turn

R2 – R19: Rep. R1
R20: 4ch, skip 1st, *1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st. *rep. to the end of the round. Close the round with an sl st into the third ch. turn
R21 – R26: Rep. R20

After R26, you can continue to work more rounds just in dc until you complete the desired length,

BOTTOM HEM AND CUFFS RIBBING
Use a 4mm crochet hook
Start: 11ch
R1: start into the second st, 1sc into the next 11sts, 1sl st into the next 2sts of the Body/sleeve edge, turn
R2: 1scblo in next sts, except the last one, 1sc into the last st, 1ch and turn
R3: 1sc in the first st, 1sc blo into the next sts, 1ss into the next 2sts of the edge. Turn.
Rep. R2 and R3 until you complete the circumference of the body/sleeve.
Join the ends of the ribbing using slip stitches.

TO FINISH
Weave in all looser ends and block to measurements.

 

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts, also.

And Done! It was a long pattern, but I hope to help people from all levels of experience, and many people to make it.

You can also find a video tutorial for more visual help.

https://youtu.be/m9LQt6whE78

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Shining Pearl Jumper. Crochet Pattern

I am so happy to share this revised version of the Shining Pearl Jumper with you.

I first designed this sweater for Simply Crochet Magazine a few years back, and after I published it as an individual pattern, there were so many requests for a video tutorial. And I am glad that I finally managed to make one.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

For the original sample, I used DK weight merino yarn, and I knew that if I make another one, I would have to try using a fingering weight but the same crochet hook size. This is because, in DK Weight, it ended up being too heavy.

After finishing the second sample, following the same pattern, I noticed a few mistakes, and I had to make a revised version.

Here are the changes that I made in the pattern:

The starting chain: the original pattern had a smaller starting chain for size medium and large than for size small; this was because I decided to start the size medium and large with only one pattern repeat for the sleeves, to have, in the end, less wide sleeves; I adjusted that in the revised pattern and the first size, start with the same number of sts.

Sizing: for the second sample, I used as a reference the exact standard measurements, but because of the stitch pattern, the positive ease is different. I decided to name the sizes as Size 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 instead of S, M, L, XL, XXL.; you will have to look at the measurements and choose the size you will want to make:

Sleeves: In the original sample, I went for wide 3/4 sleeves; in the second sample, I made the sleeves complete length and decided to taper them; the 3/4 wide sleeve is still possible to make if you prefer so.

In the second pattern, the PDF version, I also added stitch charts for the entire YOKE section for all the sizes. Also made charts for the separating round, making it more visual how to work the armpit sts.

That being said, let me share with you how to make the Shining Pearl Jumper 🙂

©This pattern is an original pattern By Katerina. Please do not copy and DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it as your own. You can sell the pieces you made following this pattern, but please use @ByKaterinaDesigns as a source of the design, in your listing or on social media.

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

MATERIALS

• Yarn: Fingering weight yarn
• Crochet Hook:
o 4.5 mm crochet hook
• yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

NOTES ABOUT DESIGN

The garment is made top-down in circular rounds only on the right side. First is made the yoke, and then divided for the sleeves and body.

The sweater alternates Front Post Double Crochet and Back Post Double Crochet in a diamond pattern.
Ultimately, an edging is worked around the neckline, sleeves, and bottom. The edge is worked in a front post and back post double crochet ribbing.

The pattern is available in 6 sizes and is written in US terms. This pattern uses as reference standard body measurements, but because of the stitch pattern, the positive ease is not the same on all sizes. That is why the pattern is written for sizes from 1 to 6. Use the measurements to choose the size that suits you.

MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES

The Shining Pearl Pattern is available in 6 sizes. The model is 165 cm tall, with an 86 bust circumference, and wears size 2.
All the numbers in this pattern are written as Size 1 (Size 2, Size 3, Size 4, Size 5, Size 6)

Neckline circ. a: 52 cm (52, 54, 63, 63, 63)
Yoke Depth b: 13 cm (15, 16, 18, 19, 22)
Bust circ. c: 94 cm (104, 116, 126, 138, 152)
Sleeve circ. d: 35 cm (42, 47, 47, 53, 59)
Sleeve length e: 54 cm (56, 57, 59, 60, 63)
Length f: 44 cm (46, 47, 49, 50, 53)

How much yarn do you need?

I made 2 samples for this design: one in DK weight yarn and one in Fingering Weight Yarn. The yardage below is for both yarn weights, considering the measurements above.

For the Fingering weight version, I used Cascade 220 by Cascade Yarns. Yarn composition: 100% Peruvian Highland Wool; 1 hank has 50g and 250 meters.
I used Rico Essentials Merino DK by Rico Design for the DK weight version. Yarn composition is 100% Virgin Wool; 1 ball has 50g and 120 meters.

For each size, you will need approximately: 1480 (1750, 2070, 2170, 2490, 2850) meters

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post dc
bpdc – back post dc
Slst – slip stitch
Inc – increase: 1dc, 2ch, 1dc in the same st/2ch-sp;
IncD – double increase: 2dc, 2ch, 2dc in the same 2ch-sp;
St(s) – stitch(es)

TENSION

Using a 4.5 mm crochet hook in the main stitch pattern
17 sts = 10 cm
13 rows = 10 cm

Shining Pearl Jumper

You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.

STITCH PATTERN

The main stitch pattern of the Shining Pearl Jumper is a combination of front post double crochet and back post double crochet. The stitch pattern requires a multiple of 10 sts in the round and per section (front, back, sleeves) a multiple of 10+1 sts.

PATTERN NOTES

– Work the sweater in the round only on the right side;
– 2ch at the beginning of the round counts as the first bpdc;
– close each round with an slst into the second ch;
– if you want the neckline to be wider, you can add to the foundation ch a multiple of 8 sts; for every 8 sts that you add, start the yoke one round below; for example, for size 3, the yoke starts at round 2 because I added 8 more sts to the neckline;

– when separating the yoke into sleeves and body, the number of sts that you add at the armpit has to be according to the stitch pattern on the separating round; for example, if on the separating round, you have 5fpdc before the raglan line, means that you will have 5fpdc after the raglan line; so you will need in between, to continue the pattern either 5bpdc or 5bpdc, 5fpdc, and 5bpdc; means that you will need to add 5 or 15 armpit sts.
– you can work the neckline ribbing at the beginning; I worked it at the end because I used a different color yarn; in the pattern below the ribbing section pattern is written separately at the end of the instructions section;

INSTRUCTIONS

Numbers for sizes 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are written between brackets. If not, the pattern applies to all sizes.

Start: ch 88 (88, 92, 108, 108, 108)
*Close with an slst to make a circle.

*there will be a foundation round in dc; if your ch is twisting, you can work first the row in dc and then slip stitch to close the round; you can close the gap when weaving in the end

FOUNDATION ROUND

2ch (counts as the first dc) 1dc in each st; close the round with slst into the second ch;

YOKE

If you make Size 3, start the YOKE with round 2;

R1: 2ch (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 1 (1, -, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 1bpdc, (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 1 (1, -, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 1bpdc, (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 3 (3, -, 4, 4, 4) times, 1Inc, 1bpdc, (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 1 (1, -, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc), x 2 (2, -, 3, 3, 3) times, slst into second ch.

R2: 2ch, 1bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 3bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 3bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) times, 1Inc, 3bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc), x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 1bpdc, slst into second ch.

R3: 2ch, 2bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 5bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 5bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) times, 1Inc, 5bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 2bpdc, slst into the second ch.

R4: 2ch, 3bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 7bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 7bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) times, 1Inc, 7bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 3bpdc, slst into the second ch.

R5: 2ch, 4bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 9bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, 9bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) times, 1Inc, 9bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1Inc, (9bpdc, 1fpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 4bpdc, slst into the second ch.

R6: 2ch, 3bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, 7bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, 7bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) times, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, 7bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 3bpdc, slst into the second ch.

R7: 2ch, 2bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, 5bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, 5bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) times, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, 5bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 2bpdc, slst into the second ch.

R8: 2ch, 1bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, 3bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, 3bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 3 (3, 3 4, 4, 4) times, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, 3bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc), x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 1bpdc, slst into second ch.

R9: 2ch (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, 1bpdc, (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, 1bpdc, (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, 1bpdc, (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc), x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, slst into second ch.

R10: 2ch, 1bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 7fpdc, 1bpdc, slst into second ch.

R11: 2ch, 2bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 5fpdc, 2bpdc, slst into second ch.

R12:2ch, 3bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 3fpdc, 3bpdc, slst into second ch.

R13: 2ch, 4bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, 1fpdc, 8bpdc, 1IncD, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 1fpdc, 9bpdc, 1IncD, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, 1fpdc, 8bpdc, 1IncD, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 1fpdc, 8bpdc, 1IncD, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, 1fpdc, 4bpdc, slst into second ch.

R14: 2ch, 3bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 7bpdc, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, 7bpdc, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 7bpdc, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, 3bpdc, slst into second ch.

R15: 2ch, 2bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 5bpdc, 4fpdc, 1Inc,4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, 5bpdc, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 5bpdc, 4fpdc, 1Inc,4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, 2bpdc, slst into second ch.

R16: 2ch, 1bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 3bpdc, 6fpdc, 1Inc,6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, 3bpdc, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 3bpdc, 6fpdc, 1Inc,6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, 1bpdc, slst into second ch.

R17: 2ch, (9pfdc, 1bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 1bpdc, 8fpdc, 1IncD,8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) times, 1bpdc, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3), 1bpdc, 8fpdc, 1IncD,8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) times, slst into second ch.

For Size 1, the YOKE is done. Move to the separating round.

Sizes 2 (3, 4, 5, 6) only

R18: 2ch, 1bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) times, 7fpdc, 1bpdc, slst into second ch.

R19: 2ch, 2bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2, 2) times,, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc,5bpdc) x 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) times, 5fpdc, 2bpdc, slst into second ch.

For Size 2, the YOKE is done. Move to the separating round.

Sizes 3 (4, 5, 6) only

R20: 2ch, 3bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2) times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4) times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 6 (7, 7, 7) times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4) times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 3 (4, 4, 4) times, 3fpdc, 3bpdc, slst into second ch.

R21: 2ch, 4bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 2 (2, 2, 2) times, 1fpdc, 8bpdc, 1IncD, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4) times, 1fpdc, 8bpdc, 1IncD, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 6 (7, 7, 7) times, 1fpdc, 8bpdc, 1IncD, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 4 (4, 4, 4) times, 1fpdc, 8bpdc, 1Inc, 8bpdc, (1fpdc, 9bpdc) x 3 (4, 4, 4) times, 1fpdc, 4bpdc, slst into second ch.

3, 3) times, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 5 (5, 5, 5) times, 7bpdc, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 7 (8, 8, 8) times, 7bpdc, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 5 (5, 5, 5) times, 7bpdc, 2fpdc, 1Inc, 2fpdc, (7bpdc, 3fpdc) x 4 (5, 5, 5) times, 3bpdc, slst into second ch.

For Size 3, the YOKE is done. Move to the separating round.

Sizes 4 (5, 6) only

R23: 2ch, 2bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 3 (3, 3) times, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 5 (5, 5) times, 5bpdc, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 8 (8, 8) times, 5bpdc, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 5 (5, 5) times, 5bpdc, 4fpdc, 1Inc, 4fpdc, (5bpdc, 5fpdc) x 5 (5, 5) times, 2bpdc, slst into second ch.

For Size 4, the YOKE is done. Move to the separating round.

Sizes 5 (6) only

R24: 2ch, 1bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 3 (3) times, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 5 (5) times, 3bpdc, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 8 (8) times, 3bpdc, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 5 (5) times, 3bpdc, 6fpdc, 1Inc, 6fpdc, (3bpdc, 7fpdc) x 5 (5) times, 1bpdc, slst into second ch.

R25: 2ch, (9fpdc, 1bpdc) x 3 (3) times, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 5 (5) times, 1bpdc, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 8 (8) times, 1bpdc, 8fpdc, 1IncD, 8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 5 (5) times, 1bpdc, 8fpdc, 1Inc, 8fpdc, (1bpdc, 9fpdc) x 5 (5) times, slst into second ch.

For Size 5, the YOKE is done. Move to the separating round.

Size 6 only

R26: 2ch, 1bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 3 times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 6 times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 9 times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc) x 6 times, 7fpdc, 2bpdc, 1Inc, 2bpdc, (7fpdc, 3bpdc)x 5 times, 7fpdc, 1bpdc, slst into second ch.

R27: 2ch, 2bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 3 times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 6 times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 9 times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc) x 6 times, 5fpdc, 4bpdc, 1Inc, 4bpdc, (5fpdc, 5bpdc)x 5 times, 5fpdc, 2bpdc, slst into second ch.

R28: 2ch, 3bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 3 times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 6 times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 9 times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc) x 6 times, 3fpdc, 6bpdc, 1Inc, 6bpdc, (3fpdc, 7bpdc)x 5 times, 3fpdc, 3bpdc, slst into second ch.

For Size 6, the YOKE is done. Move to the separating round.

 

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SEPARATING ROUND

Size 1

Work in the established pattern until the 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch7, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern until the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch7, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern to the end of the round;

Size 2

Work in the established pattern until the 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch13, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern until the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch13, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern to the end of the round;

Size 3

Work in the established pattern until the 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch15, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern until the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch15, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern to the end of the round;

Size 4

Work in the established pattern until the 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch13, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern until the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch13, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern to the end of the round;

Size 5

Work in the established pattern until the 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch17, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern until the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch17, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern to the end of the round;

Size 6

Work in the established pattern until the 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch21, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern until the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch21, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp; work into the established pattern to the end of the round;

BODY

R1: Work into the established pattern, except the armpit chains; work 1dc into each armpit ch.
At the end of this round, you should have
160 (180, 200, 220, 240, 260) sts;

R2 – R37*: Continue to work into the established pattern until you complete the length.

*work as many rounds as you need to get to the desired length;

To finish the BODY, move to the RIBBING section;

SLEEVES

If you consider shaping the sleeve, you must gradually decrease the sweater to be tapered so it’s tighter around the wrist.

How to calculate the decrease pattern

Step 1 Measure the desired length and calculate how many rows you will need to complete that length ( according to your gauge);

Step 2: Measure the circumference that you will want the sleeve to have at the cuff and calculate how many sts you will need;

Step 3: From the number of sts on the upper arm, subtract the number at the cuff; the result will be the number of sts you need to decrease.
Step 4: because you will decrease with 2sts per row (one at the beginning and one at the end), divide the number of sts that you need to decrease by 2; the result will be the number of decreased rows.
Step 5: Divide the number of rows you need to make to complete the length by the number of decreased rows; the result will be the number of rows in a pattern repeat.

For example, I worked in total for my sample 50 rows; I wanted to decrease with 20 sts; 20/2 = 10 decrease rounds;
50/10 = 5 rounds per pattern repeat, meaning I will decrease one round, followed by 4 rounds without decreasing.
To make the decreases, work 2 sts together after the 2ch at the beginning of the round and 2sts together before the 2ch. The 2sts together can be either front post dc or back post double crochet, depending on the current pattern of the round.

R1:To start the sleeves, rejoin yarn in one of the sts at the armpit, ch2, and work into the established pattern to the end of the round;

At the end of the first round, you should have 60 (70, 80, 80, 90, 100) sts.

R2 – R50*: work into the established pattern;

* you can work as many rounds as you want to complete the desired length, with or without decreasing;

RIBBING

Work the ribbing around the neckline, cuffs, and bottom hem.

R1: 2ch (counts as first bpdc), 1fpdc in next st, *1bpdc, 1fpdc; *rep. to the end of the round; sl st into the second chain.

R2 – R4*: rep. R1

* you can work more sts if you want a wider ribbing.

TO FINISH

Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements.

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