The Garnet Bay cold-shoulder sweater is from my book Modern Crochet Sweaters: 20 Chic Designs for Everyday Wear. This book includes 20 #SizeInclusive sweater patterns using a variety of techniques and construction methods to ensure there is something of value for every skill level. Each pattern is written for sizes XS to 5XL and each size has been thoroughly tested! We had over 500+ crochet pattern testers for this book to make sure that each size fits its intended wearer in a way that makes them feel beautiful. You can buy this book with confidence, knowing that each pattern was written for you and your unique body measurements.

ABOUT
This style of sweater is called a “cold-shoulder” sweater for obvious reasons, and the tastefully exposed shoulders lend a modern, edgy look. The wide, feminine sleeves land just before the wrist and become more tapered as you move up the arm, artfully drawing your eyes up to the cheeky, exposed shoulder. This design experiments with negative space, accentuating the exposed area where the sweater doesn’t exist.

The height of the front and back necklines can be adjusted to suit your exact taste—whether you prefer a high neck or low neck. Can’t choose? Make both! This sweater is reversible, so you can work the front and back to different heights and wear either side as the front for two distinct looks. Garnet Bay can be a charming holiday sweater, a breezy summer top, or omit the sleeves completely for a cute tank top.

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MATERIALS
Yarn: Sport—Premier Cotton Fair in Succulent

• 52% cotton, 48% acrylic
• 317 yds (290 m) per 3.5-oz (100-g) ball
• Find this yarn on lovecrafts.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.
• Visit this post for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during testing

Substitute Premier Cotton Fair with any similar sport weight, category #2 yarn that matches gauge. You do not necessarily have to use a cotton yarn for this pattern to work; most fibers will produce a beautiful sweater.

Yardage: 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) (7, 8, 8, 9) balls of Cotton Fair, or
1450 (1600, 1700, 1900, 2025) (2150, 2325, 2425, 2575) yds
1326 (1464, 1555, 1738, 1852) (1966, 2126, 2218, 2355) m

Sizing: This sweater is written in nine sizes as follows: XS (S, M, L, XL) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X). Make sure to follow the numbers for your size only.

Hook: Size U.S. E/4 (3.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions: Tapestry needle, locking stitch markers

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