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Boy's Shawl-collared Sweater
"Crochet this easy sweater for the little boy in your life. It will soon become a favorite and often worn sweater. It's easy and great fun to crochet. Yarn: Berroco Vintage (52% Acrylic, 40% Wool, 8% Nylon; 218 yards [199 meters]/100 grams): 5118 Ruby (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5) balls; #5116 Dove (CC), 1 ball Hooks: US size I/9 (5.5 mm) for body; US size H/8 (5.0 mm) for ribbing Notions: Tapestry needle; one 1” (2.5 cm) wooden toggle Skill Level: Easy"
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook, I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge8 clusters and 16 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Stitch Pattern after blocking
Finished SizeFinished Chest Size 26 (28, 30, 32)” to fit boy’s size 4 (6, 8, 10) Shown in size 4