Melissa Twinset PDF Pattern File
Melissa Twinset
Difficulty: Intermediate
Both garments of the twinset incorporate waistline shaping. If you prefer to omit this shaping you can simply work even in the pattern instead of taking the decreases and increases at the waist.
Melissa Sweater
Materials: Filatura Lanarota Cool Cotton Double Knitting Weight, 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic, 50 grams, 130 yds, 9 skeins; Crochet Hooks size H and I, yarn needle, stitch markers, (1 ) 3/4″ button
Size: 40″ Bust and Hips
Gauge: In losenge pattern, 7 (cluster, ch1) = 4″ and 5 double rows (losenge row and sc row) = 4″
In alternate single crochet row/double crochet row pattern, 24 sts = 4″ and 10 rows = 4″
NOTE: Ch 3 counts as a stitch throughout the sweater pattern.
Cluster Stitch: In next stitch, (Yo, insert hook in stitch,yo, pull yarn through, yo, pull yarn through 2 loops) three times. Yo, pull yarn through all 4 loops on hook.
Losenge Pattern: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in ea st across, turn. The single crochet row is the right side of your work.
Row 2: Ch 3, Sk 1st sc, *cluster in next sc, ch 1, sk next sc** repeat from * to ** to last 2 sc. Cluster in next sc, dc in last sc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in ist dc, *sc in top of cluster, sc in next ch sp** repeat from * to ** to tc from prev. row. Sc in 3rd ch of tc. Turn.
Rows 2 and 3 make up the losenge pattern
Alternate sc row / dc row pattern: Work one row of sc, work one row of dc. Repeat for pattern.
With I hook, ch 68. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and ea ch across. Turn
Rows 2-17: Work rows 2 and 3 of losenge pattern. (67 sts)
Shape waist:
Row 1 (decrease row) Ch 1, sc in 1st 8 sc. Sc 2tog over next 2 sc, (sc in next 8 sc, sc 2tog over next 2 sc) five times more. Sc in remaining sc to end of row, Turn. (61 sts)
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Turn,
Row 5: (increase row) Ch 1, sc in 1st 8 sc, 2sc in next sc, (sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc) five times more. Sc in remaining sts to end of row. Turn (67 sts)
Begin alternate sc row/dc row pattern
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. Turn.
Rows 3- 15: Repeat rows 1 and 2 consecutively.
Row 16: Repeat row 1.
Shape armholes
Row 1: Sl st in 1st 8 sc, ch 3, dc in ea sc to last 8 sts. Dc in next st. Turn, leaving remaining sts unworked.
(53 sts)
Rows 2-20: Repeat rows 1 and 2 of alternate sc row/dc row pattern. Turn.
Shape neck
Ch 1, sc into 1st 17 sts. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc into ea st. Fasten off.
On right side, attach yarn with a sl st in 17th dc from LEFT edge. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st across. Turn
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in ea st. Fasten off (17 sts)
Right Front
Ch 34. Work losenge pattern over 33 sts until right side measures the same as back for losenge pattern.
Shape waist: Work row 1 of waist shaping the same as for back except decrease after 8 sc (three times). Continue to work the waist the same as for back to increase row. Work row 5 of waist shaping the same as for back except increase after 8 sc (three times).
Begin alternate sc row/dc row pattern same as for back until right front measures the same as back to bottom of armhole. Sl st across 1st 8 sc, ch 3, dc in ea st to end. Turn. (26 sts) Leave remaining sts unworked.
Continue to work in alternate sc row/dc row pattern until piece measures 4 1/2″ from beginning of armhole. End on a WS row. Fasten off.
Shape neck
On right side, attach yarn with a sl st in 10th dc . Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in ea st to end of row. Turn (17 sts)
Work the alternate sc row/dc row pattern until you have worked 9 rows, ending with a WS row. Fasten off.
Left Side
Work same as for right side reversing armhole and neck shaping.
Sleeves ( make 2)
Ch 44. Sc in 2nd ch and in ea ch across. Turn. (43 sts)
Rows 2- Repeat rows 2 and 3 of losenge pattern 3 times.
Begin sleeve increases
Row 1:( increase row) Ch 3, dc in base of tc, dc in ea st across to last st. 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in ea st across. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, dc in ea st across. Turn.
Row 5: Repeat row 2
Rows 6-26: Repeat rows 1-5 consecutively. Make sure you end with a dc row (ws)
Rows 27-32: Work even in alternate sc row/ dc row pattern, ending with a dc row. Fasten off.
Joining
With right sides facing each other, whip stitch shoulder seams. Attach sleeves as for Ecru Spring Jacket (see photo below).
Sew side seams and weave in all ends.
Neck Edging
Row 1: With H, attach yarn with a sl st on RS of right front neck corner. Ch 1, sc in same place as join. Sc in next 8 sts. Sc 2tog at corner. Sc in ea row end (11 sts). Sc2tog at corner. Sc 18 across back neck edge. Sc2tog at corner. Sc 7 to left neck corner. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 3, work cluster row. Turn
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, sc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, sc in next 10 sts, sc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, sc in next 20 sts, sc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, sc in next 8 sc, sc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, sc in next 8 sts. Turn.
Row 4: Work cluster row. Turn. Your pattern will be off-set because of the decreases in row 3.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in next 7 sts, sc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, sc in next 8 sts, sc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, sc in next 18 sts, sc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, scsc2 tog over next cluster and ch 1 sp, in next 8 sts, sc in next 8 sts. Turn
Row 6: Work cluster row. Turn,
Row 7 Ch 1, sc in ea st around neck. Do not fasten off.
Left Front Edge
Row 1: 2 sc in coner st of neck, work 65 sc to bottom edge of left front. Turn
Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in ea st. Turn. After row 3, do not tuen. Fasten off.
Right Front Edge
On right side attach yarn with a sl st on bottom right front corner. Ch 1, sc in same place as join. Work 65 sc along right front edge to corner. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st st, ch 2, sk 2 sc, sc in ea st to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in ea st to ch 2 sp. 2 sc in ch 2 sp, sc in last sc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Sew button on left front across from buttonhole.
Shell Pattern
Materials: Filatura Lanarota Cool Cotton Double Knitting Weight, 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic, 50 grams, 130 yds, 6 skeins; Crochet Hooks size H and I, yarn needle, stitch markers,
Size: 42″ Bust and Hips
Gauge: 12 st = 4″ and 18 rows = 5″ in pattern
Pattern: This stitch pattern has one single crochet edge stitch on each end of the row. The pattern is worked after the first edge stitch and along the row to the last edge stitch. The edge stitches do not count as stitches.
Row 1: Ch 1, work 1 sc in 1st st (edge st), *sc in next st, dc in next st**. Repeat from * to ** to last st. Sc in last st ( edge st). Turn
Row 2: Ch 1,work 1 sc in 1st st, *dc in next st, sc in next st**. Repeat from * to ** to last st. Sc in last st. Turn.
Pattern decreases: sk 1st st, ch 1,sc in next st, work row 1 or 2 of pattern as appropriate to last 2 sts. Sk next st. Sc in last st. Turn.
Pattern increases: If working into row 1, Ch 1,(sc,dc) into 1st st. Continue in pattern to last st. (Dc,sc) into last st. Turn.
If working into row 2, Ch 1,(sc,sc) into 1st st. Continue to work in pattern to last st. (sc,sc) into last st. Turn.
Front and Back (make 2) **Make your chain with the J hook because the stitches in this pattern really spread out and you want to be sure that your hem area is the correct width.
With J hook, ch 64. With I hook, sc into 2nd ch from hook. *Sc into next ch, dc into next ch** to last 2 chs. sc into ea of last 2 chs. Turn.
Rows 2-16: Beginning with row 2, repeat rows 1 and 2.
Shape Waist:
Row 17: Work pattern decrease at the beginning and end of row. Turn.
Rows 18-19: Work even in pattern. Turn.
Row 20: Work pattern decrease at the beginning and end of row. Turn.
Rows 21-22: Work even in pattern. Turn
Row 23: Work pattern decrease at the beginning and end of row. Turn.
Row 24-25: Work even in pattern. Turn
Row 26: Work pattern increase for appropriate row at the beginning and end of the row. Turn.
Rows 27-28: Work even in pattern. Turn.
Row 29: Work pattern increase for appropriate row at the beginning and end of the row. Turn.
Rows 30-31: Work even in pattern. Turn.
Row 32: Work pattern increase for appropriate row at the beginning and end of the row. Turn.
Rows 33-47: Work even in pattern. Turn.
Shape Armholes
Row 1: Sl st across 7 sts, ch 1, sc in next st. Work in pattern to last 8 sts. Sc in last st. Leave remaining sts unworked. ( 49 sts and 2 edge sts) Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sk 1st st, sc in next st. Follow pattern to last 2 sts. Sk next st. Sc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Work even in pattern
Row 4: Rep row 2.
Row 5: Rep. row 3.
Row 6: Rep row 2.
Row 7-15: Rep. row 3.
Shape Neck
Right Side: Ch 1, sc in ist st. Work in pattern over next 11 sts. Sc in next st. Turn. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 2: Work a decrease at neck edge. Continue in pattern to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: Work in pattern to last 2 sts. Decrease over last 2 sts. Turn. ( 9 sts and 2 edge sts)
Rows 4-12: Work even in pattern. Fasten off.
Left Side
Row 1: On right side, attach yarn with a sl st in 13th st from the left armhole edge. Ch 1, sc in same st.Work in pattern to end of row. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sk 1st st. Sc in next st. Work in pattern to end of row. Turn.
Row 3: Work in pattern to last 2 sts. Decrease over next 2 sts. Turn.
Work even in pattern until left armhole is the same length as right armhole. Fasten off.
Joining
Placing your back and front with right sides faceing each other, whip st the shoulder seams and the side seams.
Neck, armhole, and bottom trim
Round 1: With hook H, attach yarn with a sl st at seam. Ch 1, sc arouns edge, making sure edging lies flat and working sc2tog at the corners of the neck and armholes. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.Turn.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in ea st around, working sc 2tog in corners. Join with a sl st to ist sc. Turn.
Round 3: Rep. Round 2. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Copyright Carol Wolf, April 2011
Thelma
April 11, 2011 at 6:45 pm
That’s beautiful…you do a wonderful job of the items you make and your patterns are so easy to follow.
Wolf Crochet
April 12, 2011 at 6:13 am
Thank you Thelma!
Dottie
April 11, 2011 at 8:08 pm
Carol Your Twin set Pattern Is Beautiful, Thanks For Sharing It.
Dottie In va
Wolf Crochet
April 12, 2011 at 6:13 am
Thanks Dottie!
Teresa
April 12, 2011 at 1:06 am
I’ve been looking for a super-cute cardigan just like this to make for myself! thanks!!! it’s so feminine and a little 50′s or 60′s reminiscent. I love the neckline, and then the way it’s open below the collar button, and the 3/4 length sleeves! very spring-ish, too!
Teresa
April 12, 2011 at 1:10 am
oh, whoops! i see the sleeves are regular length. sorry, i thought i saw something else!
Wolf Crochet
April 12, 2011 at 6:16 am
No, the sleeves are 3/4 length.
Wolf Crochet
April 12, 2011 at 6:15 am
Teresa, if you use the Cool Cotton (Smiley’s Yarn) you’ll be rewarded with a super-soft lightweight sweater. This would work well for summer evenings too.
Patrice Nielson
April 12, 2011 at 10:28 am
Hi,
This is a beautiful pattern, but I am much smaller than this size. I am a 34″ bust (similar hips). Instead of chaining 68, which i assume is 40″long, can I just make a chain 34″ long and then continue working in this pattern with fewer stitches? What would you recommend?
Wolf Crochet
April 12, 2011 at 11:27 am
Patrice, you can’t just make a chain 34″ long. You must make a small swatch (I always use 20 stitches) and work in the pattern for the sweater. When you are done, measure how many stitches equal 4″ and how many rows equal 4″. Let’s say you get 12 stitches and 12 rows equal 4″. Then 3 stitches equal 1″ and three rows equal 1″. Multiply 3 X 17 to see how long your chain must be (17″ for the front and 17″ for the back). In this example your chain must be 51 chains. Since the pattern must be worked for an odd number of stitches and you need 1 turning chain, you would have to chain 52 in this example. Then you will have to adjust your neck width, armhole length and depth and sleeve length. You can actually write your whole pattern out just using math and your measurements!
Diana
January 17, 2013 at 4:24 pm
please tell me why i can’t download and print this pattern
Wolf Crochet
January 17, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Diana, I have no idea! I do not have any trouble downloading or printing it but I know that other readers have had the same problem with some of my patterns. If you will give me a day or two, I will try to convert this pattern to pdf. It doesn’t always work but I will try.
Wolf Crochet
January 17, 2013 at 5:28 pm
Diana, it worked! Unfortunately the format is not great but it is there and you can download it or print it now. Just click on the link in ” Free Clothing Patterns ” and it will take you to the post. The PDF file is in red at the top.
Judith Sills
March 29, 2013 at 11:02 am
TY so much for this blog and Patterns I have been looking for patterns that fit real women for a long time I am making one of your sweaters right now again ty
Wolf Crochet
March 29, 2013 at 12:55 pm
Hi Judith! Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. I am still learning pattern writing and recently finished a class that I hope will make my patterns better. I hope to be able to offer various sizes with my next one!