While exploring the idea of Aran-style garments that are crocheted rather than knitted, designer Kathy Merrick was struck by how often crocheted Aran-styles look lumpy, awkward, and rather uncomfortable. Figuring that the difficulties lie in using a heavyweight yarn and in trying to replicate knitted stitches that are not wildly attractive in crochet, she uses sportweight yarn, instead of worsted or Aran, and smaller-scale stitch patterns, not cables or heavy stitches.
Finished Size: 36 (41, 46, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36".
Yarn: Morehouse Farm Merino 2-ply (100% merino wool; 220 yd [200 m]/2 oz [57 g]; ): sienna, 8 (9, 9, 10) skeins.
Yarn weight: #3 - Light
Gauge: 22 sts and 15 rows = 4" in V-st patt
Needles: Hooks: Size E/4 (3.5 mm) Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Split ring marker (m); yarn needle.
Originally Published: Interweave Crochet, NULL