Sugarplum Pullover

The Sugarplum Pullover is from my book - Modern Crochet Sweaters: 20 Chic Designs for Everyday Wear.

This wintry, off-the-shoulder piece is simple in construction, but majestic and stately in appearance. This design explores the juxtaposition of a chunky, winter yarn with a seemingly lightweight design. The neat, uniform stitches create a smooth, continuous fabric that lays effortlessly on your body like a freshly fallen blanket of snow. The inherent bulkiness of the yarn combined with a tight stitch pattern creates a structured, rigid fabric. Rather than trying to resist this, I played this to my advantage and used this as a design feature—an opportunity to create an oversized, boxy statement piece that accentuates the stiffness and structure of the garment.

This easy-to-crochet sweater can easily be worked up in any size within just a few days—perfect for those who are new to garment making. This sweater is a bulky version of my "Amber Magic" - a fingering weight circular yoke.