01 Crochet granny square sweater and polo neck

!! ! ! Sizes: One size: 36-40 Finished measurements: Sweater: Bust circumference: 124 cm Length: 62 cm Inner sleeve length: 42 cm Polo neck: 28 cm in width x 60 cm in length before sewing Materials: Katia, AZTECA. Blend: 53% wool, 47% acrylic. 100 g = 180 m. Sweater: 4 balls col. 7856 Katia, MERINO ARAN. Blend: 52% merino superwash, 48% acrylic. 100 g = 155 m. Sweater: 6 balls col. 9 Polo neck: 2 balls col. 9 Crochet hook: Size 5 mm Gauge: Measurements are taken after slightly blocking swatch. Using MERINO ARAN and size 5 mm crochet hook, in Double crochet: 12 sts and 6 rows = 10 x 10 cm. Charts Granny square (see chart A) Sides (see chart B) Joining the sides (see chart C) The key for these charts can be found on page 20. SWEATER Back Note: Begin to work the Granny square. Granny square: Using AZTECA work a Magic ring and continue to work following chart A. Work a total of 15 rounds (60 3-tr groups). Cut yarn and weave in ends. Note: the Granny square measures 44 x 44 cm. Sides of the Granny square: using MERINO ARAN chain 3 sts and continue to work following chart B. Continue to repeat the 7th row until you have a total of 15 rows (= 56 sts). Cut yarn and weave in ends. Now work a total of 4 sides, all in the same way. Join the sides of the Granny square as follows: See the arrow in chart C. Place the last row of one side along one straight edge of the Granny square, and following chart C join using MERINO ARAN in Single crochet. Join all the sides around the Granny square in the same way. Front Work same as back. Sleeves Note: Begin with the Granny square. Granny square: Using AZTECA work a Magic ring and continue to work following chart A. Work a total of 11 rounds (= 44 3-tr groups). Cut yarn and weave in ends. Note: the Granny square measures 30 x 30 cm. Sides of the Granny square: Using MERINO ARAN chain 3 sts and continue to work following chart B. Continue to repeat the 7th row until you have a total of 11 rows (= 40 sts). Cut yarn and weave in ends. Work a total of 4 sides, all in the same way. Join the sides of the Granny square as follows: See the arrow in chart C. Place the last row of one side along one straight edge of the Granny square, and following chart C join using MERINO ARAN in Single crochet. Join all the sides around the Granny square in the same way. Work the other sleeve in the same way. Finishing Very gently block the pieces. Entire garment is sewn using Side seam technique. Sew shoulder seams, 20 cm from each edge. Sew in sleeves, matching centre of sleeve top to shoulder seams and the beginning of sleeve shaping 21 cm from shoulder seam. With garment completely open, very gently block the seams. Sew side and underarm seams. /RZHU HGJH QLVKLQJ Using MERINO ARAN work 2 rows Double crochet along lower edge, over 146 sts. Cut yarn and weave in ends. 1HFN QLVKLQJ Using MERINO ARAN work 2 rows Double crochet along neck edges, over 60 sts. Cut yarn and weave in ends. 6OHHYH QLVKLQJ Using MERINO ARAN work 2 rows Double crochet HYV\UK [OL J\ V]LY Z[Z Cut yarn and weave in ends. Sleeve tie: Using MERINO ARAN work a crochet chain, 35 cm in length. Cut yarn and weave in ends. Work another tie in the same way. Weave [OL [PL [OYV\NO [OL ÄYZ[ YV^ VM [OL ZSLL]L ÄUPZOPUN ZSPNO[S` gather and tie into a knot. POLO NECK Chain 34 sts and continue to work PU ;YLISL JYVJOL[ YLWSHJPUN [OL ÄYZ[ stitch on each row by 2 chain sts. When total length is 60 cm cut yarn and weave in ends. Finishing Using Side seam technique sew the beginning to the end of work.