Teotihuacan Top
Teotihuacan is an ancient city located in the heart of Mexico. It reminds of the magnificence, beauty and thought that went into these kinds of constructions even at such early times in our history. The top evokes the imagery and shapes found in these pyramids and ancient settlements and will bring so much energy and joy into any wardrobe. It is constructed top-down with short rows at the back of the neck for that perfect fit on the shoulders. The circular yoke and body are worked in rounds. The length of sleeves and body is easily adjustable. The pattern now comes with a coloring page to help you plan your colors!
This pattern is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. / Este patrón está disponible en español. / Ce patron est disponible en français. / Este padrão está disponível em português.
Teotihuacan is an ancient city located in the heart of Mexico. It reminds of the magnificence, beauty and thought that went into these kinds of constructions even at such early times in our history. The top evokes the imagery and shapes found in these pyramids and ancient settlements and will bring so much energy and joy into any wardrobe. It is constructed top-down with short rows at the back of the neck for that perfect fit on the shoulders. The circular yoke and body are worked in rounds. The length of sleeves and body is easily adjustable. The pattern now comes with a coloring page to help you plan your colors!
This pattern is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. / Este patrón está disponible en español. / Ce patron est disponible en français. / Este padrão está disponível em português.
Teotihuacan is an ancient city located in the heart of Mexico. It reminds of the magnificence, beauty and thought that went into these kinds of constructions even at such early times in our history. The top evokes the imagery and shapes found in these pyramids and ancient settlements and will bring so much energy and joy into any wardrobe. It is constructed top-down with short rows at the back of the neck for that perfect fit on the shoulders. The circular yoke and body are worked in rounds. The length of sleeves and body is easily adjustable. The pattern now comes with a coloring page to help you plan your colors!
This pattern is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. / Este patrón está disponible en español. / Ce patron est disponible en français. / Este padrão está disponível em português.
Skill Level: Easy
Sizes + Measurements
These are the finished garment measurements Around Bust: 70, (82.5, 94, 106, 117.5, 129.5, 141, 153, 164.5) cm / 27.5 (32.5, 37, 41.5, 46.5, 51, 55.6, 60, 65)‘ to be worn with 0 - 8 cm with (0-3’) of positive ease.
Body and sleeve Length: can be lengthen or shorten to taste.
Materials
YARN: Fingering yarn (size 1)
CA: 170 (180, 190, 200, 210, 230, 250, 270, 290) m
CB: 350 (360, 380, 400, 420, 450, 480, 510, 550) m
CC: 300 (310, 330, 350, 370, 390, 420, 450, 490) m
Amounts are approximate for a cropped sweater with short sleeves.
Sample is size Large and used The Fiber Co Cumbria Fingering, 90% Wool, 10% Mohair, in Colors A) Butermere, B) Cowberry and C) White Heather
Alternative Yarns
Any fingering weight yarn will work, but here are some I would recommend:
Cascade Heritage, Solids (75% Merino Wool, 25% Nylon)
DMC Natura, Just Cotton (100% Cotton)
Knit Picks, Palette (100% Peruvian Highland Wool)
Skill level: Easy
GAUGE 17 sts x 20 rows of chart (single row mosaic crochet in rounds) = 10 x 10 cm.
If you are new to this technique, I suggest you use your gauge swatch to familiarize yourself with it and practice following these kinds of charts. You can use the tutorial in the blog HERE for extra help.
Please contact me if you need any clarification or if you have any questions regarding the pattern.
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