Product Description
La Maille in French means stitch,ladder, which is exactly the look you get from this sweater! Made with a light sport yarn, this sweater makes a great sweater for the cooler weather!
Pattern difficulty: easy (basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple shaping.)
Sizes: (sizing is approximate and there is a slight ease and stretch to the sweater)
XS- 34” hips S- 36” hips M- 40” hips L- 44” hips XL- 48” hips XXL- 52” hips
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La Maille Sweater by Michelle Ferguson
What is Being Made
La Maille Sweater is a crochet pullover sweater designed by Michelle Ferguson. This garment is worked from the bottom up and is sized to fit hip measurements ranging from 34 inches (X-small) to 52 inches (2X-large), making it a versatile design suitable for multiple body types. The sweater requires between 850 and 1,700 yards of yarn depending on the chosen size.
Craft and Primary Technique
This project is created entirely using the crochet technique. The sweater features a foundation chainless construction method, which creates a professional, finished edge without the need for a traditional crochet chain base. The garment employs repetitive stitch patterns with simple shaping and finishing, making it an accessible intermediate-level project for crocheters with basic skills.
Stitches Used
La Maille Sweater utilizes several specialized crochet stitches to create its distinctive texture and structure:
- Foundation single crochet (fsc): Used to create the chainless foundation row, establishing the base of the sweater with a polished edge
- Herringbone double crochet (herr-dc): A textured stitch that creates a woven appearance and forms the primary fabric of the sweater
- Herringbone half double crochet (herr-hdc): A variation of the herringbone stitch used for areas requiring a slightly different fabric weight or drape
- Herringbone double crochet 2 together (herr-dc2tog): A decrease stitch used for shaping the garment
- Herringbone half double crochet 2 together (herr-hdc2tog): An alternative decrease stitch for shaping
- Chain (ch): Basic stitch used as needed throughout the pattern
Materials and Tools
The La Maille Sweater pattern calls for sport weight yarn, which is a lightweight yarn ideal for creating garments with drape and breathability. An H crochet hook is recommended, though crocheters should verify their hook size by working to the specified gauge of 12 herringbone double crochet stitches and 8 rows equaling 4 inches. Additional materials include a measuring tape for sizing accuracy, scissors for cutting yarn, and a darning needle for weaving in ends and finishing seams.
Pattern Structure and Difficulty
Michelle Ferguson has designed La Maille Sweater as an intermediate-level project classified as Easy in terms of construction complexity. The pattern relies on basic crochet stitches combined into repetitive stitch patterns, eliminating the need for complex color work or intricate shaping techniques. The simple finishing methods make this an ideal project for crocheters looking to expand their skills beyond beginner patterns while maintaining a manageable learning curve.
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Michelle Ferguson |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Scissors, Measuring Tape |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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