Boston Ivy Sweater Crochet Pattern Download

Description

Perfect for men or women, the Boston Ivy Sweater features clever braided cables and short-row shaping. It is also worked in a wool-alpaca blend yarn, making it soft and exceptionally warm.

Finished Size: 36½ (38½ , 41¼ , 44¼ , 46¼ )” chest circumference, buttoned. Garment shown measures 41¼ “, modeled with 10” ease.
Yarn: Valley Yarns Berkshire Bulky (distributed by WEBS) (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 108 yd [99 m)/3½ oz [100 g]): #9 chocolate (A), 13 (15, 16, 18, 20) skeins; #17 wine (B), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Hook: Sizes I/9 (5.5 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions: Five 1″ buttons; thread matching buttons and/or A; lighter weight yarn for seaming in similar color to A (Berkshire Bulky is not recommended for seaming); yarn needle.
Gauge: 14 sts and 16 rows = 4″ in sc blo with larger hook, blocked. Note: Swatch size will change with blocking.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet Winter 2016