Claire Sweater

This is a graded PDF crochet pattern for the Claire Sweater.

The Claire Sweater is constructed seamlessly from the top down. The sleeves are shaped using simple decreases, and the main body is worked in continuous rows before the back tie is added. The pattern includes notes for customizing the length and sleeve length and options for either tying or permanently sewing the back bow.

Sizes

XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL)

Materials

• 5 mm hook
• Stitch markers
• Aran weight blown yarn
  • 6 (6) 7 (7) 8 (9) 10 (10) balls of Drops Air (50 g = 150 m = 164 yds) • or 900 (900) 1050 (1050) 1200 (1350) 1500 (1500) m of similar yarn

Size guide

The Claire Sweater is designed to have approximately 10 cm [4 in] of positive ease, meaning it is designed to be 10 cm [4 in] larger in circumference than your bust measurement. Sizes XS (S) M (L) XL (2XL) 3XL (4XL) are designed to fit bust circumference of 80 – 85 (85 – 90) 90 – 95 (95 – 100) 100 – 110 (110 – 120) 120 – 130 (130 – 140) cm or [31.5 – 33.5 (33.5 – 35.5) 35.5 – 37.5 (37.5 – 39.5) 39.5 – 43.5 (43.5 – 47.5) 47.5 – 51 (51 – 55) in].

Measurements

Length

48 (48) 52 (54) 58 (60) 62 (62) cm

19 (19) 20½ (21¼) 23 (23½) 24½ (24½) in

Circumference

93 (98) 103 (108) 114 (123) 132 (141) cm

36½ (38½) 40½ (42½) 45 (48½) 52 (55½) in

Gauge

15 hdc x 10 rows of alternating flo hdc and blo hdc = 10 x 10 cm [4 x 4 in]

Skill Level

Advanced Beginner

This pattern is written using US terminology and includes instructions, video links or photos for special techniques.