When is the right time to think about the first crocheted summer jumper? Today of course, with our free pattern. The yarn chosen is Cleopatra in cotton and linen. The stitch is a beautiful openwork stitch and has a feature that is loved the world over and in any era: puffed sleeves. Wear it to your next barbecue, you’re sure to make a great impression. The size is slightly oversized, this allows you to wear the summer jumper with both wider and skinny trousers, or with shorts or a long skirt.
Check out at the Cleopatra collection and discover the colour that's right for you.
Now, let's get started.
MATERIALS
Cleopatra yarn col. Orchid
Crochet hook n° 3 EU / US
GAUGE
10cm x 10cm / 4" x 4"
23 double crochets x 10 rows
STITCHES USED
Openwork "V" stitch:
row 1: 2 double crochets for the edge *skip 2 chain stitches, 1 double crochet, chain 2, 1 double crochet in the same base stitch*, repeat from * to * for the entire row and finish with 2 double crochets (selvedge)
row 2 (right side): 2 double crochets, *3 double crochets in each arch of 2 chains from the previous round*, repeat from * to * for the entire row
row 3: work 2 double crochets, *in the second stitch of the previous round work 1 double crochet, 2 chains, 1 double crochet*, repeat from * to * for the entire row
Relief ribs:
This is a stitch that is worked on double crochets.
row 1: all double crochets
row 2: 1 double crochet working around the base double crochet, alternate the work by taking a stitch from the front and 1 stitch from the back
row 3 and following rows: work the stitches as they appear, respecting the pattern on the front or back.
SIZE
M (S, L)
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY
Complex
Using hook n° 3 EU / US cast on a long chain.
Work the first row and work 30 (29, 31) patterns with the openwork "V" stitch, continue working until 32 (30, 34) cm / 12.6" (11.8", 13.4").
At 32 (30, 34) cm / 12.6" (11.8", 13.4") work the sleeve hole, decreasing 2 patterns on each side. Decrease 1 more pattern on each side.
At 50 cm / 19.7" for the neckline continue working only on the first and last 7 (6, 8) motifs, decreasing 2 more motifs on each side. Continue until 57 cm / 22.4".
Bind off the piece.
For the back of the openwork crochet stitch work exactly as you did for the front, but without doing the neckline.
From the base of a chain carry out 27 (25, 29) V patterns, continue for 10cm / 4".
Start working the sleeve hole by decreasing 1 motif on each side.
At 32 cm / 12.6" close the job.
Do the same for the second sleeve as well.
Close your shoulders and sides.
Pick up the stitches around the neckline and work the relief rib for 3 cm / 1.2".
Pick up the stitches around the base, working 2 double crochets in each arch and continue with the relief rib for 4 cm / 1.6".
Bind off the sleeves.
Pick up the bottom stitches as for the body and work twisted rib for 3 cm / 1.2".
Attach the sleeves.
If you enjoyed making the crochet puff sleeve summer top, then you might also like making a crochet granny sweater.
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