Lucy Sweater

"This sized sweater features a teardrop shaped crochet stitch that has an organic, natural aesthetic. It has a beautiful texture for an openwork lace, as shown in the yoke of this pretty sweater. What you will need: 918 yds (1010, 1110, 1221, 1344) yds or 839.4 (923.5, 1015, 1116.5, 1229)m #4 worsted weight yarn G/6 (4mm) crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Shown in: Be So Vivid Yarn; 70% cotton / 30% acrylic, #4 worsted weight, self striping yarn; 306 yds (280m) per 3.5 oz (100g) ball; shown in color Strike A Rose, 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) balls. Gauge: 18 sts / 2 rounds = 4 in (10cm) in alternating rounds of dtr and sc. Finished Size: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) in or (81.3, 91.4, 102, 112, 122)cm bust measurement. Stitch Guide: Chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), double crochet (dc), double treble crochet (dtr), single crochet (sc) treble crochet (tr), 4 treble crochet cluster (4tr-cl), and foundation single crochet (fsc). Beginning Teardrop Stitch (beg teardrop): Ch4, 3-tr cluster in same sp, ch3. Teardrop Stitch (teardrop): Yox5, insert hook in next st, yo, pull up a loop, (yarn over, pull through 2 loops on hook)x2, *yox2, insert hook in same st, pull up a loop, (yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)x2; rep from * 2 times in same st, yo, pull through 5 loops on hook, (yo, pull through 2 loops on hook)x3."

Crochet HookG/6 or 4 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge18 sts / 2 rounds = 4 in (10cm) in alternating rounds of dtr and sc.

Finished Size32 (36, 40, 44, 48) in or (81.3, 91.4, 102, 112, 122)cm bust measurement.

Materials List

• 918 yds (1010, 1110, 1221, 1344) yds or 839.4 (923.5, 1015, 1116.5, 1229)m #4 worsted weight yarn
• G/6 (4mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Scissors