Gemini Sweater

The Gemini Sweater is a crochet sweater made up of granny squares. Each square is worked individually using the beautiful moss stitch (or linen stitch) with two, alternating colors. When the squares are joined together, the two contrasting colors form unexpected lines and shapes, creating a gorgeous, eye-catching effect. Use hashtag #MyZodiacSweater when posting on social media!

The two neckline options included in the pattern, as well as the instructions on customization, will make sure your Gemini Sweater will fit you perfectly, just the way you want it to!

Let’s talk sleeves: you know that type of granny square sweater where the sleeves are made up exclusively of granny squares, and the sleeve is bulky with no shaping? Well, I did not want that for the Gemini. For the Gemini Sweater I knew from the start I wanted to create something special for the sleeve: enter, the undersleeve panels! The top of the sleeves features the same granny squares as the body in order to keep the granny square vibes, BUT the underside of the sleeve is made up of a trapezoid-shape (the “undersleeve”) worked using only one color. This ensures the sleeve tapers in nicely, providing a great fit with very little bulk!

Like most CrochetHighway patterns, the Gemini comes with step-by-step instructions and tutorial photos including on how to crochet each square, how to complete the “join-as-you-go” joining method, and how to seam the undersleeve panels to the sweater panels.

The pattern calls for sport weight yarn, but some of my testers used DK weight with great results. Check out the tester photo gallery where I share all the details on yarns and yardages from my testers!

This pattern is available in English only and uses standard US crochet terminology.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust circumference: (32, 36, 40, 44, 48) (52, 56, 61, 64, 70) inches or (81, 91, 102, 112, 122) (132, 142, 155, 163, 178) cm

This sweater is designed to be worn with up to 4 inches or 10 cm of positive ease around the bust. When choosing a size, find the bust measurement in this table that is closest to 4 inches or 10 cm larger than your actual bust measurement depending on your desired amount of ease and make this size. If in between sizes, size up.

All my garment patterns are size-inclusive and are graded for actual bust circumferences of up to at least a 60 inches or 152 cm.

DIFFICULTY
Advanced

MATERIALS
• Yarn: You’ll need at least two colors. A main color (MC), and a contrasting color (CC) of any DK or sport weight yarn you can meet gauge with. Sample shown in Scheepjes Catona.
• Hooks: 5.5 mm (main gauge) hk, 3.5 mm (secondary) hk, or sizes needed to obtain gauge. I’m a tight crocheter, so you may have to go down in hook size
• Notions: Tape measure, scissors, darning needle

YARDAGE
Main color: (1175, 1270, 1385, 1420, 1555) (1645, 1785, 1830, 1985, 2090) yds or (1075, 1160, 1265, 1300, 1420) (1505, 1630, 1675, 1815, 1910) m
Contrast color: (530, 600, 625, 660, 690) (760, 780, 820, 840, 920) yds or (485, 550, 570, 605, 630) (695, 715, 750, 770, 840) m

These yardages are estimate and reflect a full-length sweater with long, tapered sleeves. 

Check out more photos, yarn substitution ideas, as well as the tester lookbook with exact yardages from my testers on the blog post.

DOES THIS PATTERN COME WITH A STITCH CHART?
Yes.

HOW DO I DOWNLOAD MY PATTERN?
After completing the payment, check your inbox for an email containing a download link button for the PDF pattern. You will need a PDF reader installed to open the pattern.

PATTERN SUPPORT
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