Tessellated Triangles Sweater

"I originally designed this sweater for a magazine with the call of "sweaters". When I saw the call, the first thing that popped into my head was the triangle tessellation pattern you see in the body of this sweater. Now, single crochet tapestry patterns and I don’t really get along very well (I get rather frustrated), but I knew working into the back loop would create a fun texture, make it easier to line my triangle pattern up, and be easier to hide my other color behind without being seen from the right side – all the things that frustrate me about tapestry, so win-win! In my design process, I knew that I would need a different approach when I got up to the underarms because working in a continuous pattern only allows you to go so far, so I turned to my go-to half double crochet stitch pattern for a change of pace along the top and sleeves. Throughout the whole pattern, the stitch patterns are simple, and that’s exactly what I wanted so anyone could try this one."

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

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

Crochet GaugeTwo gauges included in pattern.

Finished SizeWomen's XS through 3X

Materials List

• Lion Brand’s Touch of Alpaca Yarn: Purple Aster (MC), 5 (5, 5, 8, 8, 10, 10) balls; Blush (CC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls
  OR 1,500 (1,500, 1,500, 2,300, 2,300, 2,900, 2,900) yards in total of a lightweight Worsted Weight #4 Yarn
• I9/5.5mm Crochet Hook
• Tapestry Needle