Balts Sweater

> Buy 3 get one free! Place 4 of my > self-published patterns in your cart > and the 4th (least expensive) will be > free, no code needed! **Balts Sweater** is a lightweight sweater featuring textured stripes that add subtle depth and interest. The rhythmic placement of the stripes balances the simple silhouette, making it an effortless everyday garment. The sweater is worked bottom-up. The front and back are crocheted separately, then joined at the shoulders and finished with a neckline ribbing. The sleeves are worked separately, sewn into the armholes, and the sweater is completed by seaming the sleeves and side seams. **Sizes** 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9) **Finished Bust** 33 (37.75, 42.5, 47.25, 52) (56.75, 61.5, 66.25, 71)" / 84 (96, 108, 120, 132) (144, 156, 168, 180) cm **To Fit Bust** 28–30 (32.75–34.75, 37.5–39.5, 42.25–44, 46.75–48.75) (51.5–53.5, 56.25–58.25, 61–63, 65.75–67.75)" / 71–76 (83–88, 95–100, 107–112, 119–124) (131–136, 143–148, 155–160, 167-172) cm The pattern is designed to fit with 3–5" / 8–13 cm of positive ease. **Materials** Sport weight yarn (CYC #2, Fine) Concept by Katia Puro Cotone (100% cotton), 175 yds / 160 m per 50-g ball,or use any sport weight brushed cotton yarn to achieve a similar effect Shown in color 51 **Estimated yardage/meterage** 1350 (1560, 1705, 1925, 2085) (2505, 2720, 2920, 3105) yds / 1235 (1425, 1560, 1760, 1905) (2290, 2485, 2670, 2840) m **Gauge** 20 sts and 10 rows = 4'' / 10 cm in dc with main gauge hook (G/6 / 4 mm) A note on gauge: 3 leaves (18 sts) measure 3.5'' / 9 cm measured along the base 1 leaf (6 sts) measures 1.25" / 3 cm measured along the base **Hooks** G/6 / 4 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge – main gauge hook US 7 / 4.5 mm for slip stitch (textured) parts, or one size larger than main gauge hook **Notions** Tapestry needle **Skills Required** Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards) Experience with making and sewing crocheted sweaters Experience working crochet short rows and slip stitches in back loops The pattern has been tech edited by Nicole Hawkesford. #BaltsSweater