The Whispering Pines raglan 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.

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Named after the beautifully eerie sound heard when the winter wind breathes through the tall pine trees, Whispering Pines embodies the majestic nature of the woods. The solid, textured fabric resembles the density of a forest; the tall, slender trees echo in the slim fit of the sleeves. Although one of the more challenging patterns in the book, Whispering Pines is an approachable, unpretentious design. While there are no visually complex elements to this classic sweater, it somehow feels sophisticated and intricate. Insulating and breathable, this sweater was designed with winters in mind. Whether you’re huddling around the campfire or catching up over lattes with your loved ones, this nature-inspired staple is sure to become a beloved favorite.

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Yarn: Aran/heavy worsted—WeCrochet City Tweed Aran in Toad

• 55% Merino wool, 25% superfine alpaca, 20% Donegal tweed
• 164 yds (150 m) per 3.5-oz (100-g) ball
• Find this yarn on crochet.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.
• View this post for an extensive list of yarn substitutes and yarns used during testing

Yardage: 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) (11, 13, 14, 15) balls of City Tweed, or

• 950 (1025, 1250, 1450, 1500) (1800, 2075, 2225, 2400) yds
• 869 (938, 1143, 1326, 1372) (1646, 1898, 2035, 2195) m

Substitute WeCrochet City Tweed Aran with any similar aran or heavy worsted weight, category #4 yarn that matches gauge. Some lighter-weight category #5 yarns may work well with this pattern, too—just be sure to check your gauge before beginning. I included a list of yarn subs in this post.

Self-Striping Yarns: Because this sweater is worked in joined, turned rounds, you may want to avoid using self-striping yarn as this type of yarn will create colour jogs and make the back-join (the seam) much more visible.

Main gauge hook: Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

Hook for collar ribbing: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) or hook that is 0.5–1 mm smaller than main gauge hook (this hook is for the collar ribbing only—it is your preference how tight you would like it to be

Notions: Tapestry needle, six locking stitch markers

Note on stitch markers: You will need a total of six markers: four markers to mark each of the four corner yoke increases and two additional markers to mark the short rows.

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