Pemberley Sweater

Pemberley Sweater by Kristine Mullen

What is Being Made

The Pemberley Sweater is a light and lacy crocheted pullover designed for layering and versatile styling. This garment works beautifully for spring and warmer seasons, offering a breathable option that can be dressed up with a skirt or worn casually with jeans. The sweater is available in a wide range of sizes from X-Small through 5X, with finished bust circumference measurements ranging from 32 inches (XS) to 62 inches (5X), ensuring an inclusive fit for various body types.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The Pemberley Sweater employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for advanced beginners and intermediate-level crafters. The pattern utilizes easy stitches that build foundational crochet skills while creating an elegant, lacy aesthetic. The lacy construction provides an open, breathable fabric ideal for layering, allowing the garment to drape gracefully and maintain comfort in warmer weather.

Stitches Used

While the pattern documentation specifies that easy stitches are employed throughout the design, the exact stitch abbreviations and sequences are contained within the full pattern instructions. The lacy appearance is achieved through the strategic combination of these fundamental crochet stitches, creating an open-work fabric that characterizes the sweater's design aesthetic.

Materials Required

• Yarn Weight: #3 DK/light worsted weight yarn
• Yardage by Size: XS, Small, Medium, and Large require 550–754 yards; XL, 2X, and 3X require 750–1130 yards; 4X and 5X require 900–1300 yards
• Sample Yarn: Baby Bee Sweet Delight in Teal Too!
• Crochet Hooks: Size I/9 (5.50 mm) and Size J/10 (6.00 mm)
• Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Gauge and Hook Selection

Achieving proper gauge is essential for this pattern. The instructions include specific gauge notes, and crafters may need to adjust hook size to obtain the correct gauge for their yarn and tension. The pattern provides two hook sizes—Size I/9 and Size J/10—allowing flexibility to achieve the desired fabric drape and finished measurements.

Difficulty Level

Designed as an Advanced Beginner to Intermediate project, the Pemberley Sweater is accessible to crafters with foundational crochet knowledge while offering enough complexity to build skills. The use of easy stitches combined with garment construction techniques makes this an excellent choice for those progressing beyond basic projects.

Pattern designed by Kristine Mullen. Copyright © Kristine Mullen/Ambassador Crochet. This pattern is for personal use only.