Crochet this warm, chic and appealing

sweater for yourself or a favorite friend.

From Crochet World magazine, February 1999, Vol. 22, No. 1, Pages 10, 11 and 13, Copyright © 1999 Crochet World magazine
Spruce Cables
next 15 (22-29) sts, turn. 16 (18-20) inches from beg.
Row 5 (WS): Ch 1, hdc in each of Holding last row to opposite side of

Sweater
next 15 (22-29) sts, bpdc around each foundation ch, sl st sleeve seam closed.
of next 4 sts, [hdc in each of next 2 sts, Ribbing
bpdc around each of next 4 sts] 5 Rnd 1: With crochet hook size H,
By Lillian Jarmie times, hdc in each of next 2 sts, bpdc attach spruce in sleeve seam, ch 1, sc
around each of next 4 sts, hdc in each evenly sp around sleeve opening, sl st
DIRECTIONS of next 15 (22-29) sts, turn. to join in beg sc.
Intermediate Rep Rows 4 and 5 until piece mea- Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as beg
sures 14 inches. Place markers at each ch-1, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, [sc in next
SIZE
outer edge for underarm, continue in sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc] rep around,
Small (8–10), medium (14–16)
pattern of Rows 4 and 5 for 4 (5-6) inch- ending with an odd number of sts, sl
and large (18–20)
st to join in beg sc.
Finished bust measurement: 40 es. (Measures 18-19-20 inches from beg)
Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc
(44-48) inches Work in pattern of Rows 2 and 3
throughout), dc in each st around, sl
MATERIALS
for 1 inch. (Measures 19-20-21 inches
st to join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
• 3-ply sport weight yarn: from beg)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, [fpdc around next st,
4,500 (5,000–5,500) yds spruce Neckline & shoulder shaping bpdc around next st] rep around, sl st
• Crochet hooks sizes H/8 Note: Work in pattern of Rows 2 to join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
and I/9 and 3 as follows. Rnd 5: Ch 3, [fpdc around fpdc,
• Tapestry needle Row 1: Ch 1, work in established bpdc around bpdc] rep around, sl st to
GAUGE pattern across next 28 (31-35) sts, turn. join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
With crochet hook size I, 7 sts = Row 2: Ch 1, work in established Rep Rnd 5 until ribbing measures
2 inches; 3 rows = 1 inch pattern across, dec 1 st at neckline edge 2 inches, fasten off.
Check gauge to save time. every row 4 (5-6) times. (24-26-29 sts)
ASSEMBLY
Row 3: Ch 1, work in established
PATTERN NOTE With crochet hook size I, sl st across
pattern with no dec until piece mea- shoulder seams. Attach yarn at under-
Weave in loose ends as work
sures 1 inch. arm markers, working through both
progresses.
At the end of last rep, fasten off. thicknesses, sl st side seams closed.
FRONT Sk next 14 (22-28) sts for neckline Matching side and sleeve seams, sl st
Row 1 (WS): With crochet hook opening, rep neckline and shoulder sleeves into armhole opening.
size I, ch 71 (85-99), hdc in 2nd ch shaping on opposite edge of front.
from hook, hdc in each rem ch across, BOTTOM RIBBING
BACK Rnd 1: With crochet hook size H,
turn. (70-84-98 sts)
Row 1: With crochet hook size I, attach spruce yarn at side seam, ch
Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, hdc in each of
ch 71 (85-99), hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1, sc evenly sp around bottom edge
next 15 (22-29) sts, sk next 2 sts, fpdc of sweater, ending with an odd num-
hdc in each rem ch across, turn.
around next 2 sts, fpdc around 2 skipped ber of sts, sl st to join in beg sc.
(70-84-98 hdc)
sts, hdc in each of next 32 sts, sk next 2 Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc around,
sts, fpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc around across, turn. sl st to join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
2 skipped sts, hdc in each of next 15 Rep Row 2 until piece measures Rnd 3: Ch 3, [fpdc around next st,
(22-29) sts, turn. (70-84-98 sts) 14 inches. Rlace markers at each side bpdc around next st] rep around, sl st
Row 3 (WS): Ch 1, hdc in each of for underarms. to join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
next 15 (22-29) sts, bpdc around each Rep Row 2 until piece measures Rnd 4: Ch 3, [fpdc around fpdc,
of next 4 post sts, hdc in each of next within 1 inch from the length of front. bpdc around bpdc] rep around, sl st to
32 sts, bpdc around each of next 4 post join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3.
Shoulder shaping
sts, hdc in each of next 15 (22-29) sts, Rep Rnd 4 until ribbing measures
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each of next
turn. (70-84-98 sts) 2 inches from beg, fasten off.
24 (26-29) sts until piece measures 1
Rep Rows 2 and 3 until piece mea- inch, fasten off. NECKLINE RIBBING
sures 12 inches. Sk 22 (32-40) sts for neckline opening, Rnd 1: With crochet hook size H,
Row 4 (RS): Ch 1, hdc in next 15 rep Row 1 of shoulder shaping on oppo- attach spruce yarn at shoulder seam,
(22-29) sts, sk next 2 sts, fpdc around site edge of back for 1 inch, fasten off. ch 1, sc evenly sp around neckline
next 2 sts, fpdc around 2 skipped sts, SLEEVE (make 2)
opening, ending with an odd number
[hdc in each of next 2 sts, sk next 2 Row 1: With crochet hook size I, of sts, sl st to join in beg sc.
sts, fpdc around each of next 2 sts, ch 57, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc Rnds 2 & 3: Rep Rnds 2 and 3 of
fpdc around 2 skipped sts] 5 times, in each rem ch across, turn. (56 hdc) bottom ribbing.
hdc in each of next 2 sts, sk next 2 Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each hdc Rep Rnd 4 of bottom ribbing until
sts, fpdc around next 2 sts, fpdc across, turn. neckline ribbing measures 11/2 inches
around 2 skipped sts, hdc in each of Rep Row 2 until piece measures from beg, fasten off. ✄
From Crochet World magazine, February 1999, Vol. 22, No. 1, Pages 10, 11 and 13, Copyright © 1999 Crochet World magazine
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