Claire Sweater

This is a graded PDF crochet pattern for the Claire Sweater. The Claire Sweater is an elegant, cropped wrap sweater featuring a delicate texture and a stunning open back that ties at the waist. It has a modern boat-neck, gently tapered sleeves and a back opening. This piece is perfect for layering over a dresses or camisole for a romantic, everyday style, or as a sophisticated piece for special occasions.  The sweater is constructed seamlessly from the top down. The sleeves are shaped using simple decreases, and the main body is worked in continuous rows before the back tie is added. The pattern includes notes for customizing the length and sleeve length and options for either tying or permanently sewing the back bow. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) Materials • 5 mm hook • Stitch markers • Aran weight blown yarn 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) 10 (10) balls of Drops - Air (50 g = 150 m = 164 yds) or 900 (900) 1050 (1050) 1200 (1350) 1500 (1500) m of similar yarn Size guide The Claire Sweater is designed to have approximately 10 cm [4 in] of positive ease, meaning it’s designed to be 10 cm [4 in] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are designed to fit bust circumference of 80 - 85 (85 - 90) 90 - 95 (95 - 100) 100 - 110 (110 - 120) 120 - 130 (130 - 140) cm or [31.5 - 33.5 (33.5 - 35.5) 35.5 - 37.5 (37.5 - 39.5) 39.5 - 43.5 (43.5 - 47.5) 47.5 - 51 (51 - 55) in]. Measurements Length (is customizable) 48 (48) 52 (54) 58 (60) 62 (62) cm 19 (19) 20½ (21¼) 23 (23½) 24½ (24½) in Circumference (Is customizable because of the tie in the back) 93 (98) 103 (108) 114 (123) 132 (141) cm 36½ (38½) 40½ (42½) 45 (48½) 52 (55½) in Gauge 15 hdc x 10 rows of alternating flo hdc and blo hdc = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in] Skill Level: Advanced Beginner This pattern is written using US terminology and includes instructions, video links or photos for special techniques. If you have any questions, feel free to message me on Etsy or on Instagram @artsymaki. I'm happy to help!