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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 first in the collection: the Zephyr Men’s Pullover.
Zephyr was the sweet, mild western wind and portended the warming spring months. The soft, gentle breezes were a welcome relief after the harsh cold and long nights of winter. Inspired by the ideas of fresh air and new beginnings, I designed this sweater to be the mildest, sweetest pattern.
Worked entirely in only half double crochets with minimal shaping and a simple top-down construction, the Zephyr Men’s Pullover is a “Basic” challenge level ideal for any crocheter looking to make their first garment - or even just to take a break from all their more complex work.
I hope you enjoy the meditative process of stitching up this beautiful sweater and look forward to your own fresh, new adventures!
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Materials & Pattern Information
Yarn | A Chick That Knitz hand-dyed yarn, “Robin's Egg” 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, Leither Co., Tulip Etimo |
Notions | Yarn needle, scissors, 13 stitch markers (1 unique marker for the beginning of the round) |
Challenge Level | Knowledge of chain stitches, half double crochet, and slip stitches; simple shaping and increase/decrease patterns will be explained and used. |
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 | Square in 4” (10cm) worked in 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 swatch |
Check out the tutorial video for help with this pattern!
Sizes
Sweater’s Chest Measurements | Wearer’s Chest Measurements | |
XS | 33” (84 cm) | 31-33” (79-84 cm) |
S | 38” (96 cm) | 34-36” (86-92 cm) |
M | 42.5” (108 cm) | 38-40” (97-102 cm) |
L | 45.5” (116 cm) | 42-44” (107-112 cm) |
1X | 49.5” (126 cm) | 46-48” (117-122 cm) |
2X | 53” (135 cm) | 50-52” (127-132 cm) |
3X | 57” (145 cm) | 54-56” (137-142 cm) |
4X | 62” (157 cm) | 58-60” (148-152 cm) |
5X | 66” (167 cm) | 62-64” (158-163 cm) |
Yardage Meters | Skeins |
1747 (1936, 2312, 2551, 2864)(3104, 3325, 3684, 4020) 1597 (1770, 2114, 2333, 2619) (2838, 3040, 3369, 3676) | 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) (8, 8, 9, 10) |
