This design was first published in my book. GET the book “Crochet Sweaters with a Textured Twist” now! Release date 5th September, 2023.

The Nora Sweater pattern can now be purchased as a single pattern (July, 2024). Please note that this pattern is not eligible for discounts.

Just as dew drops cling to the finest grass stalks at dawn, ethereal broomstick lace strands meet the lively herringbone braids in the sophisticated Nora sweater. Slanted drop stitch braids accompany the broomstick loops, coming together in this intricate piece, giving it a sense of delicate fragility and meticulous beauty.

Sizes:
1 (2, 3, 4, 5) (6, 7, 8, 9)

Finished bust: 30 (34, 38, 42, 46) (50, 54, 58,
62)“ / 76 (86, 97, 107, 117) (127, 137, 147, 157) cm

Yarn
Sport weight, Go Handmade Tencel Bamboo Double (60% Bamboo, 40% Tencel), 142 yds / 130 m per 50-g skein, or use any sport weight bamboo blend to achieve a similar effect

Yardage/Meterage
1080 (1135, 1225, 1450, 1535) (1650, 1760, 1850, 1900) yds /
990 (1040, 1120, 1325, 1405) (1510, 1610, 1690, 1740) m

Shown in
Colorway Hunting Green (17715)

Gauge
20 sts x 13 rows = 4” / 10 cm in dc after blocking
One stitch pattern repeat (13 rows) measures 3.75” / 9.5 cm

Hook
G/6 / 4 mm for the main sections of the Yoke, Body and Sleeves, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
Broomstick Lace Tool that creates 1.25” / 3.2-cm tall loops:

• ruler (1.5” / 3.7 cm wide)
• or rectangular piece of cardboard
• or large knitting needle 35mm Tapestry needle 4 stitch markers

Skills
Experience with making crocheted top-down
sweaters
Experience with broomstick lace

Yarn alternatives:
GO HANDMADE Soft Bamboo Double
HJERTEGARN Blend Bamboo
ORNAGHI FILATI Bamboo
MILLAMIA Naturally Baby Soft