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Olivia Sweater
"The Olivia Sweater is a stunning and so simple crochet pattern that is worked in panels on a bias to form the v shaped color blocking. It is the perfect sweater to throw on and instantly look put together. /PATTERN DETAILS • Sizes XS to 5XL (detailed below) • Easy level • Worked in panels on the bias to achieve the color block V • Techniques used / Special stitches: Full explanations are given in the pattern. • US crochet notations • Illustrated step-by-step photos /MATERIALS • 3.5 mm / US E – 4 hook. • Katia Cotton Mohair (fine weight (2), 70% GOTS Organic Cotton, 30% Mohair Superkid, 225m/246yd, 50g/1.75oz) in: o Red (81) (color A): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins o Mint green (77) (color B): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins o Stone Grey (72) (color C): 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins • Tapestry needle to weave in the ends. /SIZES Pictures illustrate the S size. The sweater is designed with a close fit, 0 – 5 cm / 0” to 2” ease at the bust. Below are the final cardigan measurements for the different sizes. • XS: bust 75 cm / 29.5” • S: bust 88 cm / 34.5” • M: bust 95 cm / 37.5” • L: bust 104 cm / 41” • XL: bust 116 cm / 45.5” • 2XL: bust 128 cm / 50.5” • 3XL: bust 134 cm / 52.75” • 4XL: bust 146 cm / 57.5” • 5XL: bust 161 cm / 63.5” The sweater is 64 cm / 25” long. To adjust the length increase / decrease the length of the color B section for the front and back panels (make sure to adjust your yarn requirements accordingly)."
Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(2) Fine (23-26 stitches to 4 inches)
Finished SizeXS to 5XL
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