Bubblegum Sweater

Bubblegum Sweater by Leonela Cevallos

What is Being Made

The Bubblegum Sweater is a chunky yarn crochet jumper designed by Leonela Cevallos. This downloadable PDF pattern offers six different sizes ranging from XS to 2XL, making it accessible for various body measurements. The sweater is crafted using a straightforward construction method suitable for crocheters with beginner to intermediate experience.

Craft and Technique Overview

This is a crochet pattern that employs fundamental crochet techniques appropriate for crafters advancing beyond absolute beginner level. The pattern uses a combination of basic stitches and textural variations to create visual interest in the finished garment. The use of chunky yarn allows for faster project completion compared to lighter weight yarns, making this an efficient choice for those seeking quicker results.

Stitches Used

The Bubblegum Sweater pattern incorporates the following crochet stitches:

• Half treble crochet (htr) - used as the primary stitch for building fabric structure
• Slip stitch (sl st) - worked in back loop only (BLO) to create textural rows that alternate with the half treble rows
• Chain stitch (ch) - used for turning chains between rows

The stitch pattern alternates between rows of half treble stitches and rows of slip stitches worked in back loop only, creating a distinctive textured fabric when repeated throughout the body of the sweater.

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Bubblegum Sweater is designed to be worked with chunky weight yarn. The pattern recommends Rico Essentials Mega Wool Chunky as a suitable yarn choice, which features a fiber content of 55% wool and 45% acrylic, offering a blend of warmth and durability. This yarn provides approximately 125 meters per 100 gram ball.

Yardage Requirements by Size:

• Fuchsia (Colour A): 500m (XS/S), 625m (M/L), 750m (XL), 875m (2XL)
• Candy Pink (Colour B): 375m (XS/S), 500m (M/L), 625m (XL), 625m (2XL)

The pattern calls for standard crochet hooks appropriate for chunky yarn, though specific hook size details are referenced in the complete PDF instructions. The color combination of Fuchsia and Candy Pink creates the signature bubblegum aesthetic of this design.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is classified as advanced beginner to intermediate skill level, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and are ready to work with slightly more complex stitch combinations and garment shaping.