Sizes: 1(2, 3, 4) (5, 6, 7, 8), 41.75(45.5, 50.75, 54.5) (58, 61.5, 65.25, 68.75)’’/106.5(115.5, 129, 138) (147.5, 156.5, 165.5, 175) cm finished chest size, with up to 8-9.75’’/20-25 cm recommended positive ease
Hooks: US 7/4.5 mm for body and US 4/3.5 mm for ribbing, or any sizes needed to obtain gauge after blocking
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers
Gauge: 21 sts x 17.5 rows in Almond ridge stitch using the larger hook, blocked = 4’’/10 cm square
Skill level: Intermediate
Techniques: Slip, half double, & half double crochet slip stitches, working into back loops only, foundation half double crochet
The pullover is worked flat, sideways, from left to right edges in four pieces, then sewn together.
It features all over textured Almond ridge stitch creating the cable-like wavy lines worked with a larger hook, trimmed with half double slip stitch ribbing worked with a smaller hook at the sides, bottom hem, sleeve cuffs and applied along the V-neckline.
The yarn amounts include approx. 10% extra. Consider getting more in the same dyelot if you plan to lengthen the sleeves or body.
