Note: You can find child sizes for this sweater here: https://stitchandhound.com/blog/alpine-stripes-sweater-ch...
Difficulty
This pattern is rated Intermediate. It includes an involved stitch pattern, color work, and shaping. A video tutorial is provided so it can be completed by a determined beginner.
Finished Measurements
This sweater is designed to have a loose fit with approximately 10 cm (4”) of ease. To select the correct size, measure around the widest part of the chest and add 10 cm (4”). Model pictured is wearing a size M and has a bust measurement of 97 cm (38 inches).
Inches given as: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Bust: 37.5 (39.5) 41 (43) 44.5 (46.5) 48 (50) 51.5
Sweater Length: 21 (21) 25 (25) 25 (25) 26.5 (26.5) 26.5
Sleeve Length (with ribbing): 21.5 (21.5) 21.5 (21.5) 21.5 (22) 22 (22) 22
Yarn
You will need the following amount of a DK weight (3) yarn given as: XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) 5XL
Color 1
meters: 510 (540) 640 (670) 700 (760) 820 (860) 880
yards: 550 (590) 700 (730) 770 (830) 900 (940) 960
Color 2
meters: 880 (930) 1110 (1170) 1220 (1330) 1440 (1500) 1550
yards: 970 (1020) 1210 (1270) 1340 (1450) 1570 (1640) 1670
Sample was made using King Cole Big Value DK. Big Value DK is a 100% acrylic, DK weight (3) yarn that contains 145 meters (159 yards) per 50 grams (1.7 ounces).
Hook Size and Notions
4.25 mm crochet hook
3.75 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Scissors
