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The star of this design is the captivating, leaf-like stitch pattern. Vārpa features a timeless crew neck and a cropped, boxy silhouette that allows the texture to take center stage. To maintain its sophisticated look, the ribbing is seamlessly integrated into the design, providing a well-structured framework that anchors the organic ”ears” of wheat within the garment.

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

Finished bust
39 (43.25, 47.75, 52, 56.25) (60.75, 65, 69.25, 73.75)’’
/ 99 (110, 121, 132, 143) (154, 165, 176, 187) cm

To fit bust
29.5 (33.75, 38.25, 42.5, 46.75) (51.25, 55.5, 59.75,
64.25)’’ / 75 (86, 97, 108, 119) (130, 141, 152, 163) cm

The pattern is designed to fit with ~ 9.5’’ / 24 cm
of positive ease.

Materials
DK weight yarn (CYC #3, Light)
Nordic Yarn Eco Cashmere (50% recycled cashmere, 50% virgin cashmere), 164 yds / 150 m per 50-g ball, or use any worsted weight wool / wool blend yarn to achieve a similar effect
Shown in colorway 880412

Estimated yardage / meterage
1400 (1480, 1810, 1970, 2300) (2460, 2790, 2960, 3280) yds /
1275 (1350, 1650, 1800, 2100) (2250, 2550, 2700, 3000) m

Gauge
1 line = 1.08’’ / 2.75 cm
2 lines (1 column) = 2.17’’ / 5.5 cm
1 leaf measured at the base (6 sts) = 1.28’’ / 3.25 cm
2 leaves (12 sts) = 2.56’’ / 6.5 cm
18.5 sts and 3.6 rows (lines) = 4’’ / 10 cm in sts over main stitch pattern

A note on gauge: sl sts worked in BL will most
likely shrink your fabric, therefore the gauge for
main st pattern will differ depending on how
tight/loose sl sts are worked

Hook
I/9 / 5.5 mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Notions
1 stitch marker, tapestry needle

Skills required
Experience with reading and following written crochet patterns (CYC standards).
Experience with making and sewing crocheted sweaters and blocking crocheted items according to fiber type.
Experience with working crochet short rows, slip stitches and in back loops.

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