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Gorgeous kimono sleeves and contrast color edgings make this crocheted lace wrap sweater a stunning piece. Bold open lace pattern is used throughout. Flattering details, like the deep v-neck shaping, skinny self-tie, and scalloped sleeve edging add to the chic styling.
Main piece is crocheted from the bottom up. Sleeves are crocheted in the round, so the only seaming is at the shoulders. Crochet symbol charts included in the pattern to make stitch pattern and shaping easy to follow.
This crochet project is Ideal for the intermediate crocheter.
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Finished Crocheted Measurements: To Fit Bust Size(s): 32-34 (36-38, 40-44)" [81.3-86.4 (91.4-96.5, 101.6-111.8) cm]; Finished Bust Measurement(s): 30 ½ (35 ½, 40 ½)" [77.5 (90.2, 102.9) cm]
Note: Finished bust measurements may seem small, but the wrap will stretch around the body for proper fit.
Skill Level:
Yarn Used: Inca Top Yarns (100% Baby Alpaca; approx 1800 yd [99 m] per 1 3/4 oz [450 g] cone) unfortunately, no longer available -- great substitutes listed below!:
Color A: Light Grey Heather, approx 500 (600, 750) yd [457 (549, 686) m].
Color B: Blue, approx 50 (75, 100) yd [46 (69, 91) m].
Gauge(s):
Pattern Gauge: Two (1 fan, 1 sc) groupings = approx. 5" (12.7 cm) and 4 rows = approx. 2 3/8" (6 cm) in open fan lace pattern st using size I/9 [5.5 mm] crochet hook.
Yarn Label Gauge and Information: A super fine/fingering weight alpaca or merino wool blend yarn: Gauge of 6-7 sts = 1" on size 2-3 needles..
Total Yardage Required: Color A: Light Grey Heather, approx 500 (600, 750) yd [457 (549, 686) m].
Color B: Blue, approx 50 (75, 100) yd [46 (69, 91) m].
Some suggested yarn substitutes to try:
Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% Alpaca, 50% Silk), sold in 50 g balls (146 yd [133 m] per ball):
4 (5, 6) balls in Color A, 1 ball in Color B.
OR
Blue Sky Alpacas Royal (100% Royal Alpaca), sold in 100 g balls (288 yd [263 m] per ball):
2 (2, 3) balls in Color A, 1 ball in Color B.
OR
Jaeger Superfine Merino Wool 2/18 sold in 600 yd mini cones: Use doubled:
2 (2, 3) cones in Color A, 1 cone in Color B.
OR
Frogtree Fingering Alpaca sold in 50 g balls (215 yd [197 m] per ball):
3 (3, 4) balls in Color A, 1 ball in Color B.
Elann Peruvian Pure Alpaca Fina
King Cole Premier Value Double Knit
If you have a yarn substitute to suggest for this project, email us!
Crochet Hook Used: Size I/9 [5.5 mm] crochet hook and Size G/6 [4.5 mm] crochet hook.
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