Difficulty

This pattern is rated intermediate. The Bitterroot Sweater is constructed using a unique stitch pattern that requires working into the front and back posts of stitches. A picture tutorial is provided to clarify any difficult steps. The front, back, and sleeves of the sweater are worked flat as individual pieces and then seamed together. Crochet ribbing detail is then added to complete the sweater.

Sizes

12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12

Finished Measurements

Centimeters (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Bust: 63, 67, 73, 77, 80, 88, 92
Armhole Depth: 22, 23, 27, 27.5, 31, 34, 36
Sleeve Length: 17, 20, 25, 27, 30, 33, 36
Sweater Length: 29, 31.5, 34, 36.5, 41.5, 45.5, 48

Inches (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

Bust: 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 35, 36
Armhole Depth: 8.5, 9, 10.5, 11, 12, 13.5, 14
Sleeve Length: 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Sweater Length: 11.5, 12.5, 13.5, 14.5, 16, 18, 19

Yarn

Sample was made using the following amounts of Emma’s Yarn Hella Hank (given as 12mo, 2T, 4T, 6T, 8, 10, 12)

650, 750, 950, 1100, 1350, 1650, 1850 yards

Emma's Yarn Hella Hank is a fingering weight (1) yarn that contains 600 yards (548 meters) per 150 grams (5.3 ounces)

Suggested Hook Size & Notions

• 3.5mm crochet hook

• Tapestry needle

• Stitch markers

• Scissors

Techniques Used

Single crochet, half double crochet, and slip stitches are used in this pattern. Single crochet decreases and crochet ribbing are also used.