I see this sweater as a re-imagining of 1960s jackets, updated for modern crocheters. It features a wide stand-up collar, round-yoke shaping highlighted by a herringbone half-double crochet stitch, ¾ length sleeves, and large buttons. Yarns with a subtle color variation will highlight the herringbone stitch pattern and seamless construction. This pattern was originally published in Inside Crochet magazine.

 

        FINISHED DIMENSIONS:

Bust: 34"(38.5", 42.5", 46", 50")

Waist: 30"(34", 38.5", 41.5", 46")

Hip: 34"(38.5", 42.5", 46", 50")

Length: 24"

Sleeve Length to Underarm: 12.5"(12.5", 12.5", 12.75", 12.75")

        MATERIALS:

1120(1230, 1350, 1470, 1600) yards worsted weight yarn

size G and H crochet hooks

removable stitch markers

9 buttons 7/8" diameter

         GAUGE:  4" = 15 sts and 13 rows in Herringbone Half Double Crochet with larger hook

Note: yarn shown usually knits at 18 sts to 4" in Stocking Stitch

 

        Yarn shown: Lorna's Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino wool; 210 yards/4 ounces)