Japanese Crochet Pattern: Flowlinea (Chart Included)

I crocheted a raglan-sleeve top.
It’s technically a sweater, but it has a clean silhouette like a cut-and-sew tee.

Knitted sweaters with ribbing are beautiful too, but one of the charms of crochet is that you can finish without ribbing, almost like a raw edge.

I designed the stitch pattern with the idea of a timeless winter staple you’ll reach for year after year. The stitch pattern creates a dimensional texture that makes you want to check it out from a little distance.

Because it’s worked top-down, it’s easy to adjust the body width and sleeve circumference. Other adjustment methods are also described in the pattern.


For this project, I used Daruma’s “Shetland Wool.”
I’ve used this yarn for various projects before, but this is my first time making a sweater with it.

Some of you may already know how beautiful the colors and texture are. I personally love its rustic, natural feel—you can really sense the sheep’s wool—and I find yarns like this absolutely charming.

For larger projects, not only is it a joy to work with, but I also appreciate the generously sized skeins.

When it came to choosing a color, I hesitated, but decided to start with an essential white shade. For a classic top, you end up wanting all the classic colors… and prioritizing them is never easy!
I hope you’ll also find the shade that speaks to you.

This sweater features a stitch pattern using front post double crochet stitches.
The pattern also includes explanations for the chart symbols.

We’ve included a section on the “basic stitch pattern,” which serves as the foundation for increases and decreases. As you work through the piece, you’ll become familiar with the basic stitch pattern, and the increases will start to make sense naturally.

By the time you finish the yoke, your hands will be familiar with the stitches, so you can work through the body in a steady, confident rhythm. When it comes to the sleeves, seeing them take shape and getting closer to completion will be a motivating reward as you crochet.

A perfect companion for long autumn evenings—enjoy creating a brand-new piece for this season♪

 

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*Please see the "Yarn Used" section below for color numbers and details.