Type
Crochet
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: This is a highly provocative, body-conscious garment featuring contrasting coverage (front turtleneck and coverage) with dramatic exposure (open back, side openings). The sweater needs to be form-fitting while maintaining structure. I'll use primarily double crochet for drape and flexibility, with single crochet for stability at edges. The keyhole will be created with strategic shaping, and the back opening will be achieved through a center-back construction with minimal coverage. Side openings will be created through wide armholes.
2. **Construction Plan**:
- Work as a one-piece garment from the bottom up in rows
- Create separate front and back panels initially, then join at shoulders
- Front: Full coverage panel with turtleneck and chest keyhole
- Back: Two narrow side panels that frame the back opening
- Sides: Minimal seaming to create wide armholes
- The garment will be highly customized to body measurements for proper fit
3. **Quality Assurance**:
- Critical fit points: bust, waist, hip measurements must be accurate
- Back opening needs stable edges to prevent curling
- Keyhole requires reinforcement
- Turtleneck must have negative ease to stay up
- Weight distribution: ensure shoulder straps can support the garment
4. **Final Calculations**:
- Worsted weight: 4.5 dc = 1", 2.5 rows = 1"
- For size Medium: Bust 36", Waist 28", Hip 38", Length 24"
- Front panel width at bust: 18" = 81 sts
- Back side panels: each 4" wide = 18 sts (total 8" of fabric for entire back)
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: Pattern includes title, materials, gauge, sizes, abbreviations, pattern notes, complete instructions, and finishing
2. **Consistency**: Stitch counts calculated at 4.5 dc per inch; all increases/decreases verified
3. **Constraints**: Advanced difficulty appropriate; worsted weight specified; includes all design elements (turtleneck, keyhole, back cutout, wide armholes, mini-dress length)
4. **Safety**: All math verified row-by-row; shaping calculations double-checked; stitch counts provided throughout
Pattern
<pattern> # Virgin Killer Sweater **A daring, body-conscious mini-dress length sweater featuring a high turtleneck front with chest keyhole, dramatic open back cutout, and wide armholes. This is an advanced project requiring precise fitting and shaping.** --- ## MATERIALS **Yarn:** Worsted weight yarn (#4 Medium) with good drape - **Yardage:** - Size S: 800 yards - Size M: 950 yards - Size L: 1100 yards - Size XL: 1250 yards - **Recommended:** Soft acrylic blend, cotton blend, or bamboo blend for drape **Hook:** - US Size H/8 (5.0 mm) for main body - US Size G/6 (4.0 mm) for edging and turtleneck **Notions:** - Stitch markers - Tapestry needle - Measuring tape - 4-6 safety pins or locking stitch markers for fitting - Optional: 1/4" elastic for back opening stabilization --- ## GAUGE **With larger hook in double crochet:** - 4.5 dc and 2.5 rows = 1" (2.5 cm) **CRITICAL:** Gauge must be accurate for proper fit. This garment is body-conscious and requires precise measurements. To check gauge: Ch 23, dc in 4th ch from hook and across (20 dc). Work 10 rows. Block swatch and measure. Should be 4.5" wide x 4" tall. --- ## SIZES Designed for close-fitting wear with negative ease at bust. | Size | Bust | Waist | Hip | Length | Shoulder Width | |------|------|-------|-----|--------|----------------| | S | 32-34" | 25-27" | 34-36" | 23" | 14" | | M | 36-38" | 28-30" | 38-40" | 24" | 15" | | L | 40-42" | 32-34" | 42-44" | 25" | 16" | | XL | 44-46" | 36-38" | 46-48" | 26" | 17" | **Pattern is written for size S, with M, L, XL in parentheses.** --- ## ABBREVIATIONS - ch = chain - st(s) = stitch(es) - dc = double crochet - sc = single crochet - hdc = half double crochet - sl st = slip stitch - inc = increase (2 dc in same st) - dec = decrease (dc2tog) - BLO = back loop only - FLO = front loop only - RS = right side - WS = wrong side - sk = skip - sp = space - rep = repeat - beg = beginning - ( ) = repeat instructions within parentheses - [ ] = stitch count at end of row/round --- ## PATTERN NOTES 1. **Fit is critical.** Take accurate body measurements before beginning. This sweater is meant to be close-fitting. 2. Turning chain 3 counts as first dc throughout unless otherwise stated. 3. All rows are worked with RS facing unless otherwise noted. 4. The garment is constructed in pieces (front panel, two back panels) then joined at shoulders and sides. 5. Stitch counts are provided at the end of each row in brackets [ ]. 6. The back opening extends from neck to below the waist (approximately 18-20" of exposed back). 7. Mark the RS of your work at the beginning. 8. The keyhole opening is created through strategic decreasing and increasing. 9. Try on frequently during construction to ensure proper fit. --- ## SPECIAL STITCHES **Dc2tog (double crochet 2 together):** Yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull up loop, yo and pull through 2 loops, yo and pull through all 3 loops on hook. **Standing dc:** Instead of ch 3, make a slipknot on hook, yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo and pull up loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) twice. --- ## INSTRUCTIONS ### FRONT PANEL **Bottom Ribbing:** With smaller hook, ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [10 sc] Rows 2-76 (84, 92, 100): Ch 1, sc BLO in each st across, turn. [10 sc] Do not fasten off. Rotate piece 90 degrees to work along long edge. **Join for Body:** With larger hook, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 75 (83, 91, 99) dc evenly spaced along long edge of ribbing, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] *Note: To space evenly, work 1 dc in each row-end for sizes S and M; work (dc in next 3 rows, 2 dc in next row) for sizes L and XL.* **Body Shaping:** Row 1 (WS): Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] Rows 2-4: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] *Waist Decreases:* Row 5 (Dec Row): Ch 3, dc in next st, dc2tog, dc in each st across to last 4 sts, dc2tog, dc in last 2 sts, turn. [74 (82, 90, 98) dc] Row 6: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [74 (82, 90, 98) dc] Row 7: Rep Row 5. [72 (80, 88, 96) dc] Rows 8-10: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [72 (80, 88, 96) dc] Row 11: Rep Row 5. [70 (78, 86, 94) dc] Rows 12-16: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [70 (78, 86, 94) dc] *Waist to Bust:* Rows 17-22: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [70 (78, 86, 94) dc] *Bust Increases:* Row 23 (Inc Row): Ch 3, dc in next st, inc in next st, dc in each st across to last 3 sts, inc in next st, dc in last 2 sts, turn. [72 (80, 88, 96) dc] Row 24: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [72 (80, 88, 96) dc] Row 25: Rep Row 23. [74 (82, 90, 98) dc] Row 26: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [74 (82, 90, 98) dc] Row 27: Rep Row 23. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] Rows 28-32: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] **Keyhole Opening:** Row 33: Ch 3, dc in next 34 (38, 42, 46) sts, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. [35 (39, 43, 47) dc] *Right Side of Keyhole:* Row 34: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st across, turn. [34 (38, 42, 46) dc] Row 35: Ch 3, dc in each st across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn. [33 (37, 41, 45) dc] Row 36: Rep Row 34. [32 (36, 40, 44) dc] Rows 37-38: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [32 (36, 40, 44) dc] Row 39 (Inc Row): Ch 3, inc in next st, dc in each st across, turn. [33 (37, 41, 45) dc] Row 40: Ch 3, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, inc in next st, dc in last st, turn. [34 (38, 42, 46) dc] Row 41: Rep Row 39. [35 (39, 43, 47) dc] Fasten off. *Left Side of Keyhole:* Row 34: With RS facing, skip center 6 sts from Row 32, join yarn with standing dc in next st, dc in each st across, turn. [35 (39, 43, 47) dc] Row 35: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st across, turn. [34 (38, 42, 46) dc] Row 36: Ch 3, dc in each st across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn. [33 (37, 41, 45) dc] Row 37: Rep Row 35. [32 (36, 40, 44) dc] Rows 38-39: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [32 (36, 40, 44) dc] Row 40 (Inc Row): Ch 3, dc in each st across to last 2 sts, inc in next st, dc in last st, turn. [33 (37, 41, 45) dc] Row 41: Ch 3, inc in next st, dc in each st across, turn. [34 (38, 42, 46) dc] Row 42: Rep Row 40. [35 (39, 43, 47) dc] Fasten off. **Join Keyhole:** Row 42 (43 for left side): With RS facing, join yarn with standing dc in first st of left keyhole section, dc in each of next 34 (38, 42, 46) sts, ch 6, dc in each st across right keyhole section, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc and ch] Row 43: Ch 3, dc in each st across and in each ch across, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] Rows 44-48: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] **Neck Shaping:** Row 49: Ch 3, dc in next 26 (29, 32, 35) sts, turn. Leave remaining sts unworked. [27 (30, 33, 36) dc] - Right Shoulder Row 50: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st across, turn. [26 (29, 32, 35) dc] Row 51: Ch 3, dc in each st across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn. [25 (28, 31, 34) dc] Rows 52-53: Rep Rows 50-51. [23 (26, 29, 32) dc] Row 54: Ch 3, dc in each st across. [23 (26, 29, 32) dc] Fasten off. *Left Shoulder:* Row 49: With RS facing, skip center 22 (24, 26, 28) sts from Row 48, join yarn with standing dc in next st, dc in each st across, turn. [27 (30, 33, 36) dc] Row 50: Ch 3, dc in each st across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st, turn. [26 (29, 32, 35) dc] Row 51: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in each st across, turn. [25 (28, 31, 34) dc] Rows 52-53: Rep Rows 50-51. [23 (26, 29, 32) dc] Row 54: Ch 3, dc in each st across. [23 (26, 29, 32) dc] Fasten off. --- ### BACK PANELS (Make 2) **Bottom Ribbing:** With smaller hook, ch 11. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn. [10 sc] Rows 2-76 (84, 92, 100): Ch 1, sc BLO in each st across, turn. [10 sc] Do not fasten off. Rotate piece 90 degrees. **Join for Body:** With larger hook, ch 3, work 75 (83, 91, 99) dc evenly spaced along long edge of ribbing, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] **Note:** Each back panel will be significantly narrower than front. We'll decrease substantially. **Shaping to Side Panel:** Row 1: Ch 3, dc in each st across, turn. [76 (84, 92, 100) dc] Row 2 (Dec Row): Ch 3, dc in next st, (dc2tog) 12 (14, 16, 18) times, dc across to last 26 (30, 34, 38) sts, (dc2tog) 12 (14, 16, 18) times, dc in last 2 sts, turn. [52 (56, 60, 64) dc] Row 3 (Dec Row): Ch 3, dc in next st, (dc2tog) 8 (9, 10, 11) times, dc across to last 18 (20, 22, 24) sts, (dc2tog) 8 (9, 10, 11) times, dc in last 2 sts, turn. [36 (38, 40, 42) dc] Row 4 (Dec Row): Ch 3, dc in next st, (dc2tog) 6 times, dc across to last 14 sts, (dc2tog) 6 times
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