Wind Sweater Collection
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In ancient times, the changing of seasons often coincided with “shifts” in the winds - a change in direction, temperature, moisture, all of which heralded a new time of the year and a continuation of the cycle of life.
Naturally, these winds were personified as deities with attributes fitting their associated season, so I have designed a collection of crocheted sweaters that mimic those same character traits in the form of challenge levels. Here I give you the second in the collection: the Notos Men’s Pullover.
Notos was the hot, heavy southern wind and brought the promise of fun in the sun as summer settled in. It was a time for easy play and relaxation - playing outdoor summer sports, soaking up the rays on the beaches, and getting intoxicated by the heady scent of fragrant flowers.
This sweater captures those lulling images of cooling off in soothing waves with the ribbed yoke worked in half double crochets, an easy pattern perfect for the adventurous beginner looking to add a little texture into their repertoire. The blues and flecks of gold and green in the yarn hearken to those beachside strolls, an apt image of what it truly means to take it easy.
The Notos is therefore an “Easy” challenge level ideal for any crocheter looking to make a relaxing project with beautiful texture and classical stylish shaping. I hope you enjoy your tranquil stroll through this beautiful sweater!
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Materials & Pattern Information
Yarn | A Chick That Knitz hand-dyed yarn, “Sea Nymph” 70% superwash Merino wool, 30% mulberry silk CYC 1 (Fingering) weight, 22 wpi 438yd/3.5oz (400m/100g) per skein (see size chart for quantities needed) Alternative yarns: Gloss Fingering, Twill Fingering, Capretta Superwash, Wisdom Yarns Angora Lace, EFA Amal Fingering, EFA Moongleam Fingering, EFA Sincere Sock |
Hook | Main: US C/2 (2.75mm) or any hook needed to achieve gauge Ribbing: US B/1 (2.25mm) - This is optional for tighter ribbing Recommended hooks: Clover Amour, Tulip Etimo |
Notions | Yarn needle, scissors, 15 stitch markers (1 unique marker for the beginning of the round) |
Challenge Level | Easy: Knowledge of chain, half double crochet, and slip stitches; simple shaping and increase/decrease patterns |
Finished Sizes | Instructions for each size will be presented in the following format: XS (S, M, L, 1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X) It’s always a good idea to go through the entire pattern first to circle or highlight the instructions for the size you’re working. *If only one value is given in an instruction, it applies to all sizes. If you see “-” or “x” in your size’s place, do not follow those instructions. |
Gauge | There are two gauges for this pattern, but both will be a square in 4” (10cm). Gauge 1 (for yoke): worked in half double crochets in the back loops 32 sts, 22 rows Gauge 2 (for everything else): worked in regular half double crochets 27.5 sts, 25 rows (a post and space = a whole stitch; one post = half a stitch) *See “Notes” section for how to create gauge swatches |
Check out the tutorial video for help with this pattern!
Sizes
Sweater’s Chest Measurements | Wearer’s Chest Measurements | |
XS | 34.5” (88 cm) | 31-33” (79-84 cm) |
S | 39” (99 cm) | 34-36” (86-92 cm) |
M | 42” (107 cm) | 38-40” (97-102 cm) |
L | 45.5” (116 cm) | 42-44” (107-112 cm) |
1X | 50.5” (128 cm) | 46-48” (117-122 cm) |
2X | 54” (137 cm) | 50-52” (127-132 cm) |
3X | 57.5” (146 cm) | 54-56” (137-142 cm) |
4X | 62.5” (159 cm) | 58-60” (148-152 cm) |
5X | 65” (165 cm) | 62-64” (158-163 cm) |
Yardage Meters | Skeins |
1805 (2068, 2328, 2726, 3075) (3344, 3810, 4189, 4334) 1650 (1891, 2129, 2493, 2812) (3058, 3484, 3830, 3963) | 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) (8, 9, 10, 10) |
Stitch Information
Abbreviations Used BLO* Back loop only Ch(s) Chain(s) Ctr Center Dec Decrease Ea Each Hdc Half double crochet Hk Hook Inc Increase Lp(s) Loop(s) Rem Remaining Rnd(s) Round(s) RS Right side Sk(d) Skip(ped) Sl st Slip stitch SM Stitch marker St(s) Stitch(es) WS Wrong side YO Yarn over | Special Stitches Hdc2tog Half double crochet 2 together Hdc inc Half double crochet increase Hdc2tog YO, insert hk into first st, yo, draw up a lp (3 lps on hk), insert hk into second st, yo, draw up a lp (4 lps on hk), yo, draw through all lps on hk (used for doing decreases) Hdc inc Work 2 hdc in the same st *Crochet stitches have 2 loops on top that form a “V” shape. The back loop is the one farthest away from you. Check out the video tutorial for stitch help. |
Notes IMPORTANT! Definitely don’t skip these. |
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