FINISHED SIZES Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 38 (small) [42 (medium), 46 (large), 50 (X-large), 54 (2X-large), 58 (3X-large)] inches
MATERIALS
• Lion Brand Touch of Alpaca medium (worsted) weight acrylic/alpaca yarn (31/2oz/207 yds/100g per skein): 7 [8, 8, 9, 9, 10] skeins #132 olive
• Sizes K/101/2/6.5mm and J/10/6mm crochet hooks or sizes needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
Post st pattern with size K hook: 12 sts = 4 inches; 11 rows = 4 inches
In side panel pattern: 3 dc rows = 4 inches; 8 sc rows = 4 inches
Diamond strip with size J hook: 21/4inches across
Take time to check gauge.
PATTERN NOTES
Two center panels are made first with a diamond panel assembled to each edge of center panel. Bust area of sweater is worked on top of assembled center panel with 2 diamond panels and split to work shoulder sections. Both completed panels are then joined at the shoulder. 2 side panels are worked next and assembled to 1 edge of front and back panel on each side. Neck shaping is next with sleeves worked last directly into armhole opening.
Use larger hook unless otherwise stated.
Chain-2 at beginning of row does not count as first stitch unless otherwise stated.
Chain-3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet unless otherwise stated.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Single crochet join (sc join): Place slip knot on hook, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps on hook.
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