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Sensum Sweater has been updated on November 23rd, 2021 and is now called Sensit Sweater. Both the old Sensum Sweater and the new updated file will still be available here.

The data (hook size, gauge etc.) here are changed for the updated version and is not true for the old version (see details in the old pattern).
You’ll see mostly projects and comments for the old versions here. To see projects and comments for the updated - Sensit Sweater - version, follow the link HERE.

It now comes in 9 sizes and includes indications for lengthening and shortening the body. The Sensit Sweater looks visually similar to the Sensum Sweater, but has more short rows sections included. It is a straight boxy style sweater with fitted sleeves. The sweater is designed to fit with 3.5-6.25” / 9-16cm positive ease.

The pattern is written in English using US crochet terms.
The type of pattern is written pattern.
The easy-to-read pattern is packed with pictures, notes, schematic, charts and complimentary videos.

Skills required: Experience with reading and following a written crochet pattern (CYC standards). Experience with making crochet sweaters, sewing seams of crochet items and blocking a crochet item according to fibre type.

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

Finished bust: 36.5 (40.25, 43.75, 47.25, 50.75)(54.25, 58.25, 61.75, 65.25)“ / 92 (102, 111, 120, 129)(138, 148, 157, 166) cm

To fit bust measurement: 30 (34, 37.75, 41.75, 46)(50, 54, 57.75, 61.75)“ / 76 (86, 96, 106, 117)(127, 137, 147, 157) cm

Designed with 6.25 (6.25, 6, 5.5, 4.75)(4.25, 4.25, 4, 3.5)“ / 16 (16, 15, 14, 12)(11, 11, 10, 9) cm of positive ease.

Gauge:
13 sts = 9 rows in 4 in/10 cm in dc

Hooks:
Body and sleeves – K / 6.5 mm hook (or size to obtain gauge)
Ribbings – J / 6 mm hook (or size smaller from your main hook)

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn / Medium / CYC #4
Paintbox Yarns “Wool Mix Aran”, Light Caramel 808
(1 skein = 100 gr = 3.5 oz / 180 m = 196 yd / 50% wool, 50% acrylic)
6 (6, 7, 8, 8)(9, 11, 12, 13) skeins

Total yards / metres:
1083 (1162, 1319, 1477, 1575)(1674, 2127, 2245, 2402) yds /
990 (1062, 1206, 1350, 1440)(1530, 1944, 2052, 2196) m

Total ounces / grams:
19.4 (20.81, 23.63, 26.46, 28.22)(29.98, 38.1, 40.21, 43.03) oz /
550 (590, 670, 750, 800)(850, 1080, 1140, 1220) gr

Notions:
Tapestry needle, 10 stitch markers, measuring tape, rust proof pins (optional), iron for dry blocking

Show your new sweater off and be sure to tag it with #SensitSweater on social media.

Technical editor: Amy Curtin

Yarn ideas:
Acrylics -
Paintbox Yarns “Simply Aran”
Caron “Simply Soft”
Lion Brand “Heartland”

Wool -
Cascade Yarns “Cascade 220”
Malabrigo “Worsted”
Malabrigo “Rios”

Wool blend -
Lion Brand “Wool Ease”
Caron “Cakes”
Patons “Wool Blend Aran”

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