Suggested Yarn Ballband Specs

GGH Safari

78% linen, 22% polyamide

Approx. 153 yds (140m) / 50g

Needle sizes: US 3-5 (3-4mm)

Gauge over 4” (10cm) : 20 sts / 26 rows in stockinette stitch

Pattern Model

MC: #34 bramble



For optional crochet appliques:

CC1: #35 linden green

CC2: #24 wine red

CC3: #23 brick

CC4: #19 beige

CC5: #22 apricot

Yarn Requirements (in suggested yarn)

Size 32/34”: 7 skeins (350g) = 1072 yds (980m)

Size 36/38”: 8 skeins (400g) = 1225 yds (1120m)

Size 40/42”: 9 skeins (450g) = 1378 yds (1260m)



plus 1 skein (or smaller quantities) each of 5 different colors for optional crochet appliques.

Needles Required

• US 6-8 (4-5mm) or size to obtain gauge.
• 24” Circular needle in size selected above.
• For optional appliques: D/3 (3mm) crochet hook

Gauge over 4” (10cm)

21 sts / 27 rows in stockinette stitch.



Please note that pattern gauge stated here may differ from ballband gauge.

Pattern Description from Rebecca 31

SAFARI is absolutely ideal for light summer tops - it contains 78% linen. The sweater with the bell sleeves is slightly A-line. The circles are crocheted, then sewn on and joined with lines of chain stitch.