Explorer Sweater

The Explorer Sweater is a relaxed fit pullover featuring classic raglan sleeves and seamless construction worked in the round. The clean, simple stitch pattern creates beautiful drape, giving this crochet sweater a fluid feel that is often hard to achieve with colorwork designs. The result is a comfortable, modern garment that moves easily and layers well.

This size inclusive pattern offers customizable length options so you can tailor the fit to your style. Step by step tutorials guide you through the colorwork, making it approachable and far less intimidating than it may seem. The Explorer Sweater is a polished, everyday piece that looks professionally made and will quickly become a standout in your handmade wardrobe.

SKILL LEVEL
Crochet
Intermediate Pattern: includes video and photo tutorials

SIZES:
Pattern provides instructions for sizes XS-5XL

XS Bust 28-30 in (finished bust 36 in)
S Bust 32-34 in (finished bust 40 in)
M Bust 36-38 in (finished bust 44 in)
L Bust 40-42 in (finished bust 48 in)
XL Bust 44-46 in (finished bust 52 in)
2XL Bust 48-50 in (finished bust 56 in)
3XL Bust 52-54 in (finished bust 60 in)
4XL Bust 56-58 in (finished bust 64 in)
5XL Bust 60-62 in (finished bust 68 in)

SIZE INCLUSIVITY:
This raglan is designed to fit a woman’s size chart. Short rows are added to shape the neck and also to length the back. Additional increases are also placed in the front to account for the bust.

YARN:
- DK (3)
The yardage below is for a hip length sweater (see schematic). For each inch you remove from the sweater, you will need approximately 53 fewer yards than listed below.

MC: 1100 (1285, 1425, 1525, 1645)(1870, 1965, 2115, 2185) yards
1015 (1175, 1305, 1395, 1505)(1710, 1800, 1935, 2000) meters

CC: 110 (115, 125, 160, 170)(180, 190, 220, 230) yards
100 (105, 115, 150, 160)(165, 175, 205, 215) meters
Note: This yardage does not include the cc at the cuff.

HOOK:
- 3.5mm, 3.75mm, and 4mm