Yes, this sweater is perfect for fall time! I just love the Smoke color also. It seems like a color that will always be in style! You better get working on your special orders for your sisters and Mom. 🙂 Thanks for sharing!

Haha, sounds like a great option! As long as you feel great in it, I say where it whichever way you want!

It sounds like you answered your own question, Nikki! But let me know if not. You're on the right track by just making the same size rectangle as listed in the pattern. 🙂

nevermind on the rectangle size, apparently I missed that part of the notes. Thanks so much!

Hey Lara,

It's kinda tough for me to know without having the piece in front of me, but I'd suggest counting as you complete each row and seeing if you can decode where the issue is happening. Also, it may be helpful to take a look at the stitch chart in the ad-free PDF as it could help you figure out if you're working one edge incorrectly and therefore losing a stitch somewhere.

I hope that helps! I completely understand your frustration with frogging. 🙁

Jess

Thanks in advance for the assistance!

yes! You are correct on all aspects. 🙂 Chain a S/M, but work the length of a M/L or until you have the length you desire. Then you'll do the collar and sleeves as instructed. 🙂

Jess

thanks so much !!!!..I'm loving this pattern !!!!

Yay!! I'm so happy to read this, Shannon. I love that you're learning a new skill and making your own clothes! It feels great doesn't it?!

If there's enough interest, I'll happily make a poncho video. Until then though, it's quite an easy pattern once you build your crochet skills a little. 🙂

Can't wait to hear about your next crochet adventure!

Jess

I think it transitions between fall, winter and spring pretty well. The holes in it make it wearable in slightly warmer weather, but with a long-sleeved shirt underneath, the chunky yarn can keep you pretty warm. Hope that helps!

Jess

Sure! That's the S/M size. That's me wearing it and I'm 5'8". 🙂

Kerri

Hey Susan,

Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I'm sure it'll help someone else here.

What a lucky daughter-in-law!!

Jess

Hey Angela,

It kinda depends what you're trying to affect. Is the whole shrug feeling too tight around your body? If so, adding a bit more collar could allow you to let the shrug part of the sweater hang off you a bit more while the collar compensates. That said, adding the collar won't actually affect the true width of the sweater, unfortunately.

Jess

Yes! I totally think you could. Check out how the hood is constructed in this sweater (it's basically just a rectangle folded in half) because I think that could be a good starting point for constructing your own hood. )

Hey Sue,

I have seen some people on Instagram post photos with Wool Ease Thick & Quick. My suggestion would be to make a gauge swatch and then adjust your ch to fit the initial rectangle length I mention in the pattern. Hope that makes sense. 🙂

Feel free to come back here and comment with what worked for you so others can know too!

Jess

I will be adding more rows for heigth for that reason. My question is: If I crochet more rows 1-3 for the collar will that help with width?

Yay! What wonderful feedback to hear. You're quite a generous Christmas elf. 😉

Yes! You could add more rows to the bottom of the sweater before working the collar. Similarly, you could just make a taller rectangle and then add the collar. 🙂

Oh, good call. I'll add those measurements to the pattern soon. 🙂

Hey Eve,

I think I understand what you're asking, but correct me if I'm wrong. The length will be the same as the height of your finished rectangle, since it's basically just the same rectangle but seamed at the corners. (This sizes are listed in the pattern.)

Cheers,

Jess

Yay! I love hearing that, Mitzi! (And I love your name! We always read the "Tell Me Mitzi" books as a kid. 🙂 )

Hey Debbie,

Yes I think that will work fine. Just look for a yarn that has a similar number of stitches/inch with a similar hook size. YarnSub.com might be helpful too!

Jess

Oh, thanks so much for letting me know, Evangeline!

Hey Morgan,

Great question. There have been lots of people who have shared their finished sweaters on Instagram. You might want to check out the photos @makeanddocrew is tagged in and see if you find any inspiration. 🙂

Jess

I used a size 10 hook and my yarn is a 5 and I don’t have nearly enough yarn. I haven’t even started my sleeves and I’m all out of yarn, and I bought 7.

Yes! 🙂

I made it with size 3 yarn by making a rectangle that was the correct size. Just had to measure as I worked. Though if I could have the measurements for the pockets it would be much appreciated though I can eyeball if need be. Thanks!

Aw, LaNese--thank you!! I'm so happy to hear that! I'm glad you found your way here! 🙂

Jess

Hey Lindy,

Yes! You def could. Whatever stitch you use, just create a rectangle that's the same size of as the measurements I list at the end of the rectangle section of the pattern. I'd love to see what stitch you use! 🙂

Jess

Feel a little silly ?

Hey Danielle,

I think the confusion may lie in that the stitch count at the end of the row is counting all the stitches (including ch spaces, etc). So it sounds like you're probably right about on the money having 60 dc...? (Assuming there are ch 1 sps between them.)

Jess

Also do you know how much yards of yarn should be used for the 2xl 3xl version?

Thanks so much totally excited to make this one!!

Hey Nancy,

The free pattern is right above this comment area. 🙂

The video tutorial can be found here.

Jess

Hey Christine,

I'm happy to have you here!

The Stonewash Shrug might be a good one to try for a first sweater. 🙂

Jess

Hey Sandy,

Adding the collar should help with that quite a bit because it'll cover your shoulders more and you can flip the top part of the collar over to create a little more balance in the overall sweater. If that doesn't cut it though, you could always add some additional collar rows to balance things out. 🙂

Jess

Haha, happy to have you here, Leann!

Hey Hannah,

I made it in about 5 days working 2-3ish hours a day. 🙂

Jess

Yes, count the first row of windows in that total count. 🙂

Hmm. I'm sorry to hear that, Connie! I like a sweater to cover my toosh as well. If you're up for the effort, you could take the sweater apart back to the rectangle stage and add some additional rows. That will increase the length at the bottom. Similarly, if you want to add some rows at the bottom similar to how you added the collar, that's could work as well. 🙂

Yes, I believe that's correct! 🙂

Hey Lissa,

They should be! I would just check your gauge before you start so that you can ensure you're using the same amount of yarn per stitch that I did. If you find your swatch bigger than the gauge I list in the pattern, just size your hook down.

What a lucky daughter! 🙂

Jess

Thank you so much, Didge! What kind feedback. I really enjoy sharing them for free and I'm thankful for the sponsors and advertisers who help make it possible!

Jess

Hey Margaret,
That sounds pretty! I believe the full rectangle sizes are listen in the main rectangle section of the pattern above. 🙂

Jess

Hey Jadira,

I'm sorry you're having trouble! Are you referring to the the row of single crochet? In that row, you'll ch 1 and then begin single crocheting in the very first double crochet and each dc after that (incl the turning ch).

If you're talking about the row where you're creating Xs into the ch 1 spaces though, you'll ch 1 and then work the first "leg" of the X into the first ch 1 sp. If you're a visual learner, the bonus stitch chart that's I made for the PDF might be helpful to check out.

Let me know if any of that doesn't make sense!

Jess

Thanks

I should have checked my spelling... Lol. Great term? I meant great pattern!!

yes maam , I am. Im using a cat 5 yarn, and a 10mm hook. the test swatch came out right. the rectangle measures right, but visually it just looks small. i may change my mind after it's finished. if not, i can always make another one, right?

Hey Cheryl,

I believe I responded to you via email before seeing this, so I'll keep it short. 🙂

Yes, the gauge matters and it's measured in the by working the four row repeat the main rectangle is worked in. If you'd like to try a worsted weight yarn like Wool-Ease, I'd try holding two strands together and see if that gets you close to the gauge.

Hope that's helpful!

Jess

Hey Lona,

I list the size of the finished rectangle for each of the sweater sizes in the pattern, so the easiest option might be to measure yours and see if it's going to be the proper width. Are you using a category 5 yarn like the pattern calls for?

Jess

“Also, you could just look at the overall rectangle measurements I list in the pattern for each size and make a rectangle the appropriate size. Does that make sense? ?”
So ... does a correct gauge really matter with this pattern? I’ve been trying to get the correct gauge with a different weight class yarn because the yarn recommended in pattern is hard to come by unless ordered online. I'm trying with a 4 weight class and 6 weight class. Also, when counting the stitches for the gauge, do you count the single crochet’s. Having trouble determing the stitches with the patterned rows. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. ? cheryl

10 skeins! 🙂

Hey Klara,

The holes are because of the stitch used to make the large rectangle. If you don't want the holes, I'd just use a different stitch for the rectangle and follow the guidelines of how big I say the rectangle should be for each size sweater.

Good luck and happy crocheting!

Jess

Yes! The easiest place I know of is directly from LionBrand.com. Their standard shipping has always been super quick for me!

Jess

thanks!
Christine

Yes! You got it!

Hey Madelyn,

Would you like to take a look at the video tutorial I just uploaded and then let me know if you're still having trouble? I'd be happy to help you troubleshoot if so.

Jess

Hey Nadia,

Yes! I really like it when EVERYONE can make something they're proud to wear.

MC means main color, so that is just saying to use the same yarn you've used in your sweater when you are sewing your seam. 🙂

Jess

Hey Grace!

You'll need 7-10 skeins of Lion Brand Wool-Ease Tonal, depending on the size you're making.

I just published a video tutorial might help you as you're working as well. 🙂

Jess

Hey Bridget,

I think this will make a wonderful gift!

If I were you, I'd work the S/M size in your initial chain for the rectangle, but add the number of rows on your rectangle for the L/XL size. This will create a longer sweater that's not too bulky for her thin frame. 🙂

Jess

Yay! It's here, Julie. 🙂

Happy crocheting!

Jess

Hey Gail,

I'm sorry, I don't have a knit version at this time. I did just create a video tutorial for this sweater though, in case you feel inspired to learn crochet! 😉

Jess

Hey Terry,

I just published it here!