The Delightful Dolman sweater is designed to have a slouchy, relaxed fit with dolman (batwing) sleeves for ultimate comfort! The length & fit are, however, entirely customisable & there’s an option to lengthen the sleeves. Choosing a size down & less length works well for a more fitted look, or you could even go for dress length! (See tester pics in listing).

Worked bottom up & mainly in the round, the design allows for an entirely no sew make. The larksfoot stitch pattern works best with a minimum of two solid colours, but the more the better (so it can be a great scrap buster!) Alternatively, you can use a variegated yarn with colour changes every 1-2 rounds.

The pattern has been thoroughly tested by a large group of fabulous testers who have tested every size to ensure accuracy & clarity. It’s really important to me that you have a pattern you love. Please reach out to me if you have any issues.

Skill level: Adventurous beginner/intermediate

Materials required:

1000 - 2100 yards of any of any #3 weight dk yarn.
5mm crochet hook (or hook to obtain gauge)
Tapestry needle & scissors
2 stitch markers

Construction: This sweater is constructed from the bottom up. The ribbed band is made first & then the main body is crocheted directly onto this in the round. The final portion of the sleeves are worked back & forth, & then the ribbed cuffs are crocheted directly onto the sleeves in the round.

Gauge (ribbing): With a 5mm hook (or hook size to obtain gauge) in HDC/HTR sl st BLO, 20 stitches by 14 rows = 10cm by 10cm square.

Gauge (main body): With a 5mm hook (or hook size to obtain gauge) in larksfoot stitch 4 row pattern repeat, 15 stitches by 10 rows = 10cm by 10cm square.

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Release date:29th October 2021