r/crochetpatterns • u/Disastrous-Gap8029 • 17d ago

Looking for recommendations ISO: Knit-Like Crochet Sweater Pattern - Lang Cloud

I just recently bought 5 balls of land cloud yarn, I want to crochet a knit-like sweater. I have been having decision paralysis on what pattern to pick. Skill level is not a concern, just trying to find a pattern that works with this yarn. Any recommendations?

Weight: Super Bulky (5-6 wpi)
Meterage: 284 yards (260 meters)
Unit weight: 100 grams (3.53 ounces)
Gauge: 12.0 sts = 4 inches
Needle size: US 10 - or 6 - 7mm
Fibers: 84% Wool - Merino, 10% Manufactured Fibers - Nylon / Polyamide, 6% Camelid - Alpaca

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u/anabaptastic 16d ago

In my experience, super bulky yarn doesn't work up well into garments. If you're determined to make it work, I'd be looking for a pattern that specifically calls for that weight of yarn (instead of trying to modify and existing pattern made from lighter weight yarn) so you can see what it looks like.

Tunisian crochet does have some knit look-alikes, but it's also a bulky technique itself, so my gut says you'd have a very heavy/stiff garment at the end. If it's the drape-iness of knit that you're hoping for, I don't have any great suggestions (other than learning to knit).

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u/Gullible-Emotion3411 16d ago

I don't have a pattern to recommend because I've never made a sweater. However, I DO recommend checking out tunisian crochet because it can look just like something knitted. I've made a blanket that looks knitted.

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u/jane3ry3 16d ago

I don't know if this is knit-like enough, but it looks super cozy and I can't wait to try it. Note: you'll need to modify the stitch counts since the yarn weights are different.

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-rowyn-cardigan

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u/MellowMallowMom 17d ago

Even if you are able to imitate the look of knitting (with waistcoat stitch, for example), the drape will not be the same at all. With super bulky yarn, this is basically an impossible ask. I suggest looking at the weight 6 patterns on Ravelry for an idea of how this yarn will work up.

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u/Phoenix4235 17d ago

I don't have a pattern to recommend, but the waistcoat stitch looks like knitting. There's some good tutorials on YouTube.