Tinsel Sweater
By Sam Sabido
Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #184
This jumper is such fun! Reminiscent of ’80s batwing jumpers, it’s made using a soft and fluffy yarn worked with a metallic thread for an added sparkle.
Materials
* Drops Brushed Alpaca Silk, 77% alpaca/23% silk, 25g/140m/152yds
Yarn A: Forest Green 11 x 5 (7, 9, 11) balls
Yarn B: Hot Pink 31 x 2 (3, 4, 5) balls
Yarn C: Off White 01 x 2 (3, 4, 5) balls
Yarn D: Red 07 x 2 (3, 4, 5) balls
* Drops Glitter, 10g/700m/766yds
Yarn E: Gold 01 x 1 (1, 2, 2) ball(s)
* 5mm hook
Yarn Alternatives
You can use any aran-weight yarn that works to the same tension for this design. For the most similar result choose a lightweight aran with a brushed finish.
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