The Queens Gambit Sweater

The Queen's Gambit Sweater by The Missing Yarn

What is Being Made

The Queen's Gambit Sweater is a super snuggly crocheted jumper inspired by the Netflix series. This intermediate-level crochet project creates a cozy, textured garment using chunky yarn for a luxurious, comfortable fit.

Craft and Techniques

This pattern is designed using crochet techniques and is written in UK crochet terms. The design incorporates specialized raised stitch techniques that create dimensional texture and visual interest throughout the garment. The raised stitches are worked around the post of existing stitches rather than into the top loops, giving the finished sweater a sophisticated, three-dimensional appearance.

Stitches Used

• Raised Treble Front (Rtrf): Created by yarning over, inserting the hook from front to back to front around the next stitch, yarning over again, pulling up a loop, and completing as a normal treble. This stitch creates texture on the front of the work.
• Raised Treble Back (Rtrb): Worked by yarning over, inserting the hook from back to front to back around the next stitch, yarning over, pulling up a loop, and completing as a normal treble. This variation creates texture on the back of the work.
• Main pattern stitch: Works at a tension of 12 stitches and 7 rows to 10 x 10cm (4 x 4 inches)

Materials and Yarn

The pattern calls for Katia Concept Souspir yarn in Beige (color 71), a premium blend composed of 64% Merino extra fine, 26% polyamide, and 10% angora. This luxurious fiber content provides softness, warmth, and durability. The yarn is a chunky weight with a yardage of 50 meters per 25-gram ball.

Yardage requirements vary by size: 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20 balls of 25g depending on the desired finished size. The pattern is worked using 4.5mm and 7mm crochet hooks, with the 7mm hook used for the main pattern sections.

Yarn alternatives: Any chunky yarn that achieves the same tension as specified in the pattern can be substituted for the Katia Concept Souspir.

Difficulty Level

Rated at 3 stars (intermediate difficulty), this sweater is suitable for crocheters with some experience who are comfortable working with specialty stitches and following pattern instructions for garment construction.