About
I’ve always loved 90’s fashion. There are so many bits and pieces I like to pull from this clothing era, from fuzzy sweaters to plaid pants to turtlenecks. When I first came across Caron Latte Cakes yarn, I was instantly reminded of the fuzzy sweaters frequently worn by Rachel Green in the show Friends.
This chic winter sweater is crocheted with a textured novelty yarn to produce a fuzzy sweater reminiscent of those especially popular in the 90’s and early 2000’s. This budget-friendly yarn produces a beautiful sweater with an unexpected texture that can’t be achieved with regular yarn.
The Fuzzy Raglan is worked seamlessly from the top-down with raglan sleeves and afterthought short-row shaping at the back-neck for a more tailored fit. Plus, a nice bonus - this textured yarn hides the back-seam of your sweater for a clean, store-bought look.
Though it can be worn on any occasion, the Fuzzy Raglan was designed with the holidays in mind. Whether you’re headed to a holiday dinner or a New Year’s Eve party, this sweater is sure to become one of your favourite cool-weather staples.
Materials
Yarn: Heavy Worsted/Bulky—Caron Latte Cakes in Grey Velvet
- 58% acrylic, 42% nylon
- 530 yds [485 m] per 8.8-oz [250-g] skein
- Find this yarn on yarnspirations.com or visit yarnsub.com to find comparable substitutes.
Yardage: 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) (3, 4, 4, 4) cakes of Caron Latte Cakes, or
- 870 (945, 1085, 1180, 1325) (1450, 1600, 1735, 1785) yds
- 796 (865, 993, 1079, 1212) (1326, 1464, 1587, 1633) m
Caron Latte Cakes is labeled as a category #5, bulky weight yarn but works up more like a category #4, heavy worsted weight yarn. Substitute Caron Latte Cakes with any similar category 4 (worsted or heavy worsted) or category 5 (bulky) yarn that matches gauge.
Hook: Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle
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