This crochet pattern is for a basket-weave illusion turtleneck or crewneck pullover sweater. It features interwoven stripes along the front, back, and sleeves. A technical project that creates a beautiful and unique sweater. There are two stripe variations offered in this pattern, and one and two color options. This pattern features a full photo tutorial with size options for S [M, L, XL].  The Rosalena Sweater was first released as part of the FW/ 2017 patterns.

Difficulty Level:  Intermediate – Advanced

Materials:

Yarn: For the pattern pictured I used Sugar Baby Alpaca Yarn in Icy Morn from Wool and the Gang. And “Let Them Eat Cake” Leicester Wool + Bamboo blend from Skirted Fleece Mill.

Weight category: DK, or light worsted (14 wpi)

Length: Color A 1500-1,900y/ 1,200 – 1,500mand Color B 500-600 yards/ 350-450m

Hook: 4 mm  hook,

Gauge:  4 hdc = 1 inch / 7 rows = 2 inch

Useful: scissors and a flexible measuring tape.