Pine Unisex Crochet Sweater Pattern | Two Yarn Weights

Pine Unisex Crochet Sweater Pattern: the seamless sweater in two yarn weights

Pine is the unisex crochet sweater pattern my customers make for themselves, and then make again for him. It is a cozy handmade layer worked top-down from the yoke, in one piece with no sewing, and you choose your yarn weight before you start: the worsted weight 4 version for a classic sweater, or the bulky weight 5 version that works up fast and warm. Step-by-step photos and measure-as-you-go sizing run through the whole pattern, because I write the way I teach: I am Stacey, a teacher, and the sweater is fitted to the body wearing it while you crochet.

This is a digital PDF crochet pattern, available as an instant download after purchase, not a finished sweater or a printed pattern. No physical item will be shipped.

Crochet pattern features:

• Two complete versions in one PDF, worsted weight 4 and bulky weight 5, so you can choose your yarn weight, a classic sweater or a fast, warm one, which means one pattern that works with the yarn you love or the yarn you already have.
• Seamless top-down yoke construction, so there are no pieces to sew together at the end, which means when the last round is done, the sweater is done.
• Step-by-step photos, so you can check your work against mine as you go, which means the yoke shaping never leaves you guessing.
• Measure-as-you-go sizing and customization tips, so you fit the sweater to the widest chest measurement and adjust as you work, which means a unisex fit shaped to the person wearing it, not a size chart's best guess.
• More than one finish in each version: the full sweater, a short sleeve version at about 60% of the yardage, and a shrug version at about 65%, so you can change the pattern up, which means Pine keeps giving you new pieces to make.
• A printer friendly version is included for both yarn weights, so you can print just the instructions, which means a clean copy for your project bag.
• Make it for yourself or sell your finished sweaters, so the pattern can pay for itself, which means Pine is welcome at your market table too. If you do sell, I ask that you credit Mermaidcat Designs as the designer.

What a maker said:

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"One of the best written patterns I’ve bought! Super clear and easy and great instructions for customizing your own size. Sweater knit up super fast and I am very pleased with how it looks!" Anna, verified review

Sizing and fit:

Pine is sized by the widest chest measurement. Chest sizes: 30-32 in (76-81 cm), 33-35 in (84-89 cm), 36-38 in (91-97 cm), 39-41 in (99-104 cm), 42-44 in (107-112 cm), 45-47 in (114-119 cm), and 48-50 in (122-127 cm).

Choose the size range that contains the widest chest measurement, then follow the size-as-you-go tips to adjust the fit while you make it. Making it as a gift and cannot measure as you go? The pattern lists the exact measurements to ask for (neckline, shoulder, widest chest, waist, and the sleeve measurements), so you can still get a custom fit for someone else.

Materials:

• Weight 4 version: 6 mm crochet hook. Worsted/Aran weight 4 yarn, by chest size in the order listed above: 1,300, 1,500, 1,700, 1,900, 2,100, 2,300, 2,500 yards. Recommended yarn: Pound of Love.
• Weight 5 version: 7 mm crochet hook. Bulky/chunky weight 5 yarn, by chest size in the order listed above: 680, 790, 950, 1,090, 1,233, 1,370, 1,500 yards. Recommended yarn: Hue & Me.
• Optional: thin elastic beading cord, enough to reach around the waist and wrists.
• The short sleeve version uses about 60% of the listed yardage, and the shrug version about 65%. Any yarn in the same weight that meets the gauge for its version works.

Questions I hear most about Pine:

• What do I need to know first? Pine is written for intermediate crocheters, or an ambitious advanced beginner. It is written in English with US crochet terms, with detailed instructions and step-by-step photos. Its key uses the everyday stitches (chain, single crochet, double crochet, and front post treble), and the photos carry you through the yoke shaping round by round.
• How do I choose a size? Measure the widest point of the chest and pick the listed range that contains it, then adjust with the size-as-you-go tips as you crochet. The seven sizes run from 30 to 50 inches.
• Which yarn weight should I pick? Both full versions are in your one purchase. Weight 4 (worsted/Aran, 6 mm hook, 1,300 to 2,500 yards by size) makes the classic sweater; weight 5 (bulky, 7 mm hook, 680 to 1,500 yards by size) works up faster and warmer. Each version has its own gauge in the pattern.
• Can I make it for a man? Yes. Pine is a unisex pattern, sized by widest chest measurement from 30 to 50 inches, and it is one of my most gifted makes. If you cannot measure on him as you go, the pattern tells you exactly which measurements to ask for.
• Can I sell the sweaters I make? Yes, you may sell your handmade creations from this pattern. If you do sell, I ask that you credit Mermaidcat Designs as the designer.

Every Mermaidcat pattern is covered by my 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you get stuck, reach out and I will help you through it.

Happy Hooking,
Stacey

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