PDF Crochet pattern for the Bocksten Vest
 
We're on a Bog Body roll babes! Check the hashtag #tollundsweater on instagram to see others wearing this garment! The sweater is designed with all genders in mind, and has mix n match instructions to customize the length. 
 
This pattern is for intermediate crocheters and up
 
Designers Notes
 
To fit chest
75 (85) 95 (105) 115 (125) 135 (145) 155 cm
 
Sizing note
The sweater body comes in two lengths, regular and cropped. The sleeves also come in two lengths, regular and extended, and two styles: split or not split. I’m wearing a size 85 cm, cropped body and extended sleeves with a split.
 
Measurements of sweater
Chest circumference
86 (98) 106 (118) 126 (138) 146 (158) 166 cm
 
Sleeve circumference
30 (34) 36 (38) 40 (44) 46 (50) 52 cm
 
Length
Cropped body
39 (39) 40 (40) 42 (42) 43 (44) 46 cm
 
Regular body
49 (49) 51 (51) 52 (54) 55 (57) 58 cm
 
Sleeve length - measured from shoulder down. Please keep in mind that this design has a slight drop shoulder design, and the sleeve length gets progressively shorter for the larger sizes to offset the shoulder drop.
Extended sleeve
59 (58) 58 (57) 55 (54) 53 (51) 50 cm
 
Regular sleeve
45 (45) 45 (45) 45 (41) 41 (41) 41 cm
 
Yarn
Alpaca Bris by Viking Garn, 50g/150m
Worsted/Aran/Cat 4
60% Alpaca, 29% Nylon, 11% Merino
Approximately 250 (300) 300 (350) 350 (400) 400 (400) 450 g Yardage is calculated for regular body and regular sleeves.
 
Hook: 6mm (or hook needed to meet gauge)
 
Gauge for 10x10cm: 15 sts by 10 rows in pattern on hook 6mm or hook needed to meet gauge. 
 
Pattern
Even rows: yarn over slip stitch in the back loop only. Repeat to end of row. 
Odd rows: half double crochet in the back loop only 1, chain 1 and skip 1, hdc in the back loop only 1. Repeat to end of row.
 
Video tutorial for how to find the third loop and how to crochet an I-cord can be found on my instagram, in the ’Techniques’ highlight.