Lattice Lace Sweater Crochet Pattern

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Materials:

Gauge:

Sizes:

This pattern is written for a Medium size. Adjustments for Small (S), Large (L), Extra Large (XL), and XXL are provided in parentheses.
- Bust measurement: S (34″), M (38″), L (42″), XL (46″), XXL (50″)

Crossed Treble Stitch (X-Tr): Skip 2 sts, tr in next st, ch 2, tr in the first skipped st (crossing over the tr just made).

Foundation Chain:
- Ch 99 (109, 119, 129, 139) or a multiple of 6 + 3 for your desired width.
Row 1 (RS):
- Dc in the 4th ch from the hook and in each ch across. (96, 106, 116, 126, 136 sts)
- Turn.
Row 2 (WS):
- Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Row 3:
- Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 2 sts, X-Tr, repeat from * to * across, ending with dc in the last st. Turn.
Row 4:
- Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Row 5:
- Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn.
Row 6:
- Ch 1, sc across. Turn.
Repeat Rows 3-6 until the back panel reaches the desired length for your size:
- S: 22 inches
- M: 23 inches
- L: 24 inches
- XL: 25 inches
- XXL: 26 inches
Finish:
- Fasten off and weave in ends.

Follow the same steps as the back panel until you reach the point where the V-neck begins. For this pattern, the V-neck will start when the front panel measures:
- S: 12 inches
- M: 13 inches
- L: 14 inches
- XL: 15 inches
- XXL: 16 inches
V-Neck Shaping:Right Side:
- Divide your work in half: For a Medium size, place a marker in the middle at st 48 (for other sizes, adjust accordingly).
- Work the X-Tr stitch pattern until you reach the marked center st.
- Decrease: Ch 3, turn, work the X-Tr stitch pattern, stopping 2 sts before the center. Dc2tog (decrease 1 st).
- Continue to work the X-Tr pattern, decreasing 1 st at the neckline edge every row until the neckline depth reaches:
  - S: 9 inches
  - M: 10 inches
  - L: 11 inches
  - XL: 12 inches
  - XXL: 13 inches
- After reaching the desired neckline depth, continue working without further decreases until the front panel matches the back in length.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Left Side:
- Reattach yarn at the marked center st and work the opposite side, mirroring the decreases as done on the right side.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.

Foundation Chain:
- Ch 42 (46, 50, 54, 58) or the number of stitches for your sleeve width.
Rows 1-2:
- Work the same pattern as Rows 1-2 of the back panel.
Rows 3-6:
- Work the same pattern as Rows 3-6 of the back panel.
Shaping the Sleeve:
- Increase 1 st at each end of every 4th row until the sleeve is the desired length and width:
  - S: 16 inches
  - M: 18 inches
  - L: 20 inches
  - XL: 22 inches
  - XXL: 24 inches
- Continue working the pattern until the sleeve measures the desired length for a 3/4 length sleeve:
  - S: 17 inches
  - M: 18 inches
  - L: 19 inches
  - XL: 20 inches
  - XXL: 21 inches
- Finish:
  - Fasten off and weave in ends.

Block all pieces to measurements using a blocking board or pins and steam.
Sew the shoulder seams together using a tapestry needle and the mattress stitch for an invisible seam.
Set in the sleeves: Pin the top center of the sleeve to the shoulder seam, then pin the sleeve in place along the armhole. Sew the sleeve into the armhole.
Sew the side seams and the underarm seams using the mattress stitch.
Neckline Finishing: With RS facing, attach yarn at one shoulder seam, work a row of sc around the neckline. Work evenly around, placing 2 sc in each corner of the V-neck. Join with sl st to the first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Customization: Feel free to adjust the sleeve length, overall length, or fit of the sweater as needed.
Yarn Substitution: If you prefer a lighter or heavier yarn, adjust your hook size and gauge accordingly.
Blocking: This step is essential to ensure your stitches open up, especially for lace patterns.

This detailed pattern should guide you through creating a beautiful lattice lace sweater

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