"Herringbone Sweater" Crochet Pattern

This pattern is for a sweater with a herringbone stitch, made using slightly finer yarn.
When you finish and take a look at the fabric, you may feel a sense of accomplishment—“I really completed this pattern!”—making it a truly satisfying piece.

The sample piece measures: Bust 98 cm (38.5 in), Length 56 cm (22 in), and Sleeve length (raglan) 68 cm (26.8 in).
Due to the stitch pattern, adjustments to the width are not possible.

The length and sleeve length, however, can be customized, so the pattern includes instructions only for those adjustments.

Technically, the width can also be altered, but since fine adjustments are difficult, I have marked it as non-adjustable.

The photos below show the sample worn on a mannequin with a bust of about 87 cm.

The yarn used is ISAGER "MERILIN".
It gives the impression of a medium-weight yarn, but with 50 g skeins of 208 m, it is actually closer to a light worsted/fingering weight.

The total yarn used was 550 g, which amounts to exactly 11 skeins on paper.
Considering lot consistency, you might wonder whether it would be safer to buy 12 skeins just to be sure. However, I had some yarn left over after using 11 skeins.
Of course, factors such as your tension, any adjustments to the length or sleeves, and so on will affect the amount needed, so this is just for your reference.

There were so many beautiful colors that I struggled to choose, and in the end, I went with a deep, grounding color. It’s also fun to try shades that are rarely seen in Japanese yarns. The subtle marled effect creates a very pleasant, understated texture.

This is the same yarn I used for the "Cross Waffle Shawl", which had a lovely texture and was easy to work with, so I wanted to use it again. For a yarn that accompanies you through the long hours to completion, be sure to find a favorite you truly love.

This sweater features a stitch pattern using front post double crochet stitches.
(Note: back post stitches are not used.)

The pattern also includes explanations of the chart symbols.

It is a top-down design with raglan sleeves. When working the yoke, it’s recommended to use stitch markers or similar tools to help prevent mistakes.

Since there are many steps that require checking the chart as you go, the [Ease] rating (★5-star scale) has been set slightly lower to reflect this. There are no special stitch patterns; the piece uses standard post stitches, and in certain areas, a foundation single crochet (FSC) stitch (see the linked video tutorial for details) is used.

Oh, by the way, from my own experience with this sweater, small mistakes may be noticed on the next row, but they are often barely visible, so whether to redo them is really a matter of personal preference—lol.

For some reason, it’s usually the larger mistakes that go unnoticed for a while, so it’s best not to push yourself if you’re feeling tired. This is a project that will come together steadily if you take it step by step.

Once your fabric starts to take shape, enjoy stepping back to admire the herringbone pattern and look forward to the day you can slip it on.

The process—using a finer yarn, working the stitch pattern, checking the chart—makes the finished sweater feel all the more luxurious once it’s completed!


[Ease]
Mostly basic technique: ★★★☆☆
Difficult to make mistakes: ★★☆☆☆
Good tempo: ★★☆☆☆
Completed in a short time: ★☆☆☆☆


[crochet pattern]
- Japanese
Product number: CH02-053
Format: PDF file, A4, 15 sheets
Pattern instructions: Chart and supplementary explanation


[Yarn used]
Isager Merilin
Color 16S: Dark Green, 550 g (11 skeins)