Cat Mad Crochet

Crochet ideas and inspiration for the independent crafter

Sweater Paws and Stripes

Published by

Catherine Madjaric

on

Estimated reading time: 1 minute

True to form, Adia asked for another relaxed fit, cozy, ‘90s inspired sweater. This one is crafted with Juniper Moon Farm Herriot Fine yarn in sienna with ochre stripes. This is an alpaca yarn with a bit of nylon. Adia purchased a bunch of it when a local yarn store closed up shop. We miss the store and the wonderful proprietor, but no alpaca sweater has ever been cheaper to make with first time used yarn. 

The pattern is not a full pattern with various sizes and yarn requirements. It is my pattern notes, the increases and decreases, and suggestions on how to craft your own sweater. There will be math. There will be swatching. There will be designing. It is probably best if you have some crochet experience to create this sweater to your own specifications because you will be creating a made to measure sweater in your own choice of yarn and with your own choice of hook size with just my guidance.

This sweater can be made as designed with stripes, with all one color, or with scraps of fun colored yarns. You can make it baggy, as I did, or fitted. You could do short sleeves or belled sleeves. I even make a note of how to do a round yoke instead of a raglan. There are a lot of choices to enable you to make your own custom sweater.

I hope you have fun with my notes and create a sweater that is perfect for you and your needs. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. Happy crafting!

Sweater Paws and Stripes SweaterDownload

2 responses to “Sweater Paws and Stripes”

  1. Marty R. Avatar
    Marty R.

    Love the idea. Ever since reading and using Barbara Walker’s book on top-down , this is how I like to make things. So this is a pattern I don’t have to alter! I mostly knit though have been getting back into crochet – so make give this a try.

    Liked by 1 person

    Reply
    1. Catherine Madjaric Avatar
      Catherine Madjaric

      Thank you! I hope your project goes well for you. If you have any questions, I always here to help.

      I read James Walters’ book Crochet Workshop a few years ago. He argues that making crocheted (and knit) sweaters out of pieces and seaming them together is the wrong thing to do. He, I think quite correctly, says we picked that up from sewing and the only reason sewists make garments that way is because they don’t have other options. Since then I’ve been a dedicated top-down sweater maker.

      Like

      Reply

Leave a comment

Previous Post
Next Post