Openwork Sweater Pattern Request (Crochet or Knit)

Jun 29, 2005 9 Replies
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Hi All,



I was wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of a easy openwork short sleeved sweater pattern. I am more familiar with crochet but wouldn't mind trying to knit one though.



I'd like free, but if it's a good pattern I'd pay a little for it.



I'm between a 14 and 16 US dress size, I usually like XL tops (I like them a little loose).



I was thinking of doing this in black with a tank top underneath. I live in Florida so long sleeves are not wanted.



I prefer a cotton or soft, washable yarn that's not expensive as I am not rich. 8-) I am not yet good at substituting yarn so I thought I'd mention my yarn preference.



Thank you all in advance!



Wendy remove the ferret to email me.


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Wendy, I'm dilligently looking! Noreen

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Wendy,

I can't think of one off the top of my head, but you might try checking the free pattern sites at

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Also Cascade has free patterns listed at
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and
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has some also. If you can find something in there that is of the style you are looking for, you can work with finding a substitute yarn that is of the same gauge. Also, if you have a library nearby, I have found that to be a good source of pattern books.

Karen in MN

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M

Thanks Noreen! I've been looking too and came up empty handed...but I will continue as well. It's nice when people help you out.

Wendy

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M

Hi Karen, I looked on LionBrand and Googled, but didn't know about those others. I will look tonight!

Thanks for the suggestions! Wendy remove the ferret to email me.

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Wendy, I just recalled another short sleeved, openwork jacket/sweater pattern that I've seen recently. If you look at

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, Jill Vosburg has a couple of themthat might be along the lines of what you're looking for (specifically,check out the Lightening Lace, Drifting Dreams and FlyAway Free -- there isanother picture of the Flyaway Free at
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.This is not a free pattern, it's a for-sale pattern through yarn shops andmail order, but I do recall seeing the Lightening Lace in a past issue ofCast-On magazine. Hope that helps!

Karen in MN

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has a free pattern that goes with cotton yarn they have onsale. The free pattern can be printed off their website. I don't knowif it is anyting like what you are looking for but it does seem to comein the right size. I don't know how you would rate the cost of theyarn - but it is on sale.

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Oooh, that's pretty! :o)

Gemini

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> Elann.com has a free pattern that goes with cotton yarn they have on> sale. The free pattern can be printed off their website. I don't know> if it is anyting like what you are looking for but it does seem to come> in the right size. I don't know how you would rate the cost of the> yarn - but it is on sale.>

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I agree! That looks alot like what I wanted. Thank you so much...and the price isn't bad. You guys rock.

Thanks a bunch.

Wendy remove the ferret to email me.

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Wendy,

I hope this works for you. I is a decent price also.

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& God Bless Dennis & Gail

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