Swell Sweater

This sweater was inspired by a challenge I took part in to create a design inspired by one of the elements … earth, air, fire or water. I chose water, partly because I live by the sea & it’s my favourite place & partly because I’d recently come up with a wavy stitch combination I love. With a relaxed fit, this sweater is super cosy, perfect for chilly days at the seaside or anywhere! Construction: It is a simple drop shoulder design, made in one piece. The main body is crocheted in turned rounds from the bottom up to the armholes & then armholes, shoulders & neckline are formed by working in rows. The collar & ribbed band are then crocheted directly onto the body. The sleeves are crocheted directly onto the armholes, followed by the ribbed cuffs. The body & sleeve length are customisable with instructions to tell you how you can get the right length for you. You can also opt for stripy sleeves if you prefer :) Sizes: The pattern includes 9 sizes from XS to 5X (chest circumference 28” to 62”) Skill level: Advanced beginner/intermediate This is a written pattern with photos & videos to guide you through any potentially tricky parts. The pattern has been tech edited & thoroughly tested by a large group of fabulous testers who have tested every size to ensure accuracy & clarity. It’s really important to me that you have a pattern you love. Please reach out to me if you have any issues. You will need: Yarn: 1055-1699 yards or 965-1553 metres of any average or thicker #3 weight dk / light worsted yarn or a thinner #4 weight / Aran / worsted yarn. You can use as few or as many colours as you like, so this can be a great stash buster Hook: 4.5mm (US 7) crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge) Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, tape measure & scissors Gauge: With a 4.5mm (US 7) hook (or hook size to obtain gauge) in 8 row pattern repeat, 14 stitches x 14 rows = 4” square. You can follow me on Instagram at www.instagram.com/lilliaserendesigns to see more of my upcoming designs & crochet musings :) A huge thank you to my wonderful testers: Ali Platt Amy Horal Anya Roche Claire Pickett Imogen Hobbs Jill Simple Karen Rishar Lynne Duffin Marissa Szczepanowski Michele Cramer Rachel Hayhoe Sandhya Mahesh Sarah Grobman Sarah Speer Sue Hogg Therese Black Release date: 10th November 2023