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## Crochet Pattern: Zig-Zag Patterned Sweater

**Level:** Beginner

**Description:** This stylish, army green men's sweater is designed with a zig-zag pattern, perfect for a chic yet comfortable look. The pattern is beginner-friendly and features straightforward shapes that are achievable for those new to crocheting garments. This sweater is meant to be slightly fitted.

### Materials

- **Yarn:** Sport weight yarn in army green, approximately 1,200 yards (1,100 meters) for size Medium.
- **Hook:** US size G/6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
- **Other Tools:** Yarn needle for weaving in ends, scissors, stitch markers
- **Gauge:** 16 stitches and 20 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet (sc)

### Sizes

- **Small (S), Medium (M), Large (L), Extra-Large (XL), 2XL**
- **Finished Garment Measurements:**
  - Chest: 38 (42, 46, 50, 54) inches [96.5 (106.5, 116.75, 127, 137) cm]
  - Length: 26 (27, 28, 29, 30) inches [66 (68.5, 71, 73.5, 76) cm]
  - Sleeve Length: 24 (25, 25, 26, 26) inches [61 (63.5, 63.5, 66, 66) cm]

### Abbreviations

- **ch:** chain
- **sc:** single crochet
- **dc:** double crochet
- **hdc:** half double crochet
- **tr:** treble crochet
- **st(s):** stitch(es)
- **rep:** repeat
- **sl st:** slip stitch

### Stitch Patterns

- **Zig-Zag Pattern (Multiple of 12 sts + 3):**

  Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in next 5 sts, sk next 2 sts; rep from * to end, finishing with 6 dc in the last segment.

  Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 1 dc in next 5 sts, (sk next st, 1 dc in next st) twice, 1 dc in next 5 sts; rep from * ending with 6 dc in the last segment.

  Row 3: Rep Row 1

### Instructions

#### Body (Worked in one piece to armholes)
1. **Foundation Chain:**
   - Ch 185 (197, 209, 221, 233), join with sl st to form a ring, being careful not to twist.

2. **Ribbing:**
   - Row 1: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc), hdc in each ch around, join with sl st to first hdc.
   - Row 2-5: Ch 2, (fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st) around, join with sl st to first hdc.

3. **Zig-Zag Pattern:**
   - Switch to Zig-Zag Pattern and continue working in rounds until the body measures 19 (20, 20, 21, 21) inches [48 (51, 51, 53, 53) cm] from the beginning.

4. **Divide for Back and Front:**
   - Flatten the piece with the joining seam at the center back. Mark for sleeves, leaving 92 (98, 104, 110, 116) sts for the front and back.
   
#### Sleeves
1. **Foundation Chain for Sleeves:**
   - Ch 65 (71, 77, 83, 89) and join, being careful not to twist.

2. **Ribbing:**
   - As for the body, work on 4 rows of ribbing.

3. **Zig-Zag Pattern:**
   - Work in the established Zig-Zag pattern, increasing 1 st at the beg and end of every 6th row until sleeve measures 24 (25, 25, 26, 26) inches [61 (63.5, 63.5, 66, 66) cm].
   - Rep for other sleeve.

#### Finishing
1. **Joining Sleeves to Body:**
   - Match the markers on the sleeves to the body and sew the sleeves into the armholes.

2. **Seam and Weave in Ends:**
   - Seam sides and underarms. Weave in all ends neatly. Block to measurements if necessary.

### Notes

- This pattern is designed for a slightly snug fit; adjust the number of foundation chains for a looser fit.
- Pay close attention to the stitch count when working the Zig-Zag pattern to maintain the correct pattern sequence.
- Consider blocking your finished sweater to bring out the best in the Zig-Zag pattern.

Enjoy wearing your cozy, stylish army green sweater!