Berroco Wingaersheek PDF

Berroco Wingaersheek Crochet Sweater

What is Being Made

The Wingaersheek is a women's crochet sweater designed by Alison Green, available in eight sizes ranging from 35" to 70" bust measurements. This intermediate-level project creates a finished garment with a consistent length of 29½" across all sizes, offering versatile fit options with recommended positive ease of 4–8" for comfortable wearing.

Construction Method

This sweater is worked flat using a bottom-up construction approach, meaning the pieces are crocheted from the lower edges upward toward the shoulders and neckline. The completed flat pieces are then seamed together to form the finished garment. This method allows for straightforward shaping and easier adjustments during the building process.

Crochet Techniques and Stitches

The Wingaersheek incorporates lace techniques as a primary design element, creating openwork sections that add visual interest and drape to the sweater. The pattern utilizes stitch charts to guide construction, with Chart 1 establishing the main fabric gauge at 20 stitches and 10 rows over 4 inches. An Edging Chart is also included, with one repeat measuring 2½" in width, indicating decorative or functional edging details along garment edges.

Yarn and Materials

This design calls for Berroco Medina, a yarn weight classified as DK (double knit), requiring 4 to 7 balls depending on size selection. The recommended color shown in the pattern is #4775 Cairo. Construction requires a 3.75 mm (F) crochet hook, or the size needed to achieve the specified gauge. Checking gauge before beginning is essential for obtaining accurate finished measurements.

Skill Level

Rated as Intermediate, this pattern assumes familiarity with fundamental crochet techniques and the ability to read stitch charts and manage seaming. The lace elements and multi-piece construction require intermediate-level skills.