Retro Bat-wing Sweater

[CascadeConsumer]

What a simple and attractive retro sweater! Again, this is from the vintage crochet site.

 

But, my God... this sweater is done practically entirely in slip stitch!

 

Can that be accurate? Or is this another case of an antiquated crochet term? Maybe they mean single crochet? But I don't think so, because single crochets are referred to a few times, for increases... but the main body seems to be all slip stitch. Yikes!

 

 

http://www.freevintagecrochet.com/women/bat-wing-bulky-sweater-pattern.html

[happy stitcher]

Yep, there are quite a few patterns out there done in just a slip stitch. You happened across one of the older ones, but there are some more recent books out, too.

 

I'm sure it's very warm!

[CascadeConsumer]

Below is what the pattern calls for.

 

Size "G" crochet hook is self-evident but what is a "wooden crochet hook #13" ??

 

And what kind of modern yarn would I use?

 

Thanks!!

 

"This jacket can be made with:

 

“GEM” HAT and BAG YARN, Article 144.

12 (13, 14) skeins Pink or any color desired.

or

“DAWN” BULKY YARN 12 (13, 14) skeins Shell Pink.

Wooden crochet hook No. 13 and aluminum crochet hook size G.

4-1 ¼ inch pearl buttons."

[MaryPat]

Below is what the pattern calls for.

 

Size "G" crochet hook is self-evident but what is a "wooden crochet hook #13" ??

 

 

I took a look at the pattern and was wondering if the change to a size 13 was to make that section a bit larger. Is it possible, the size 13 hook makes the bust?

[CascadeConsumer]

What does a size 13 translate to in American standard, do you know? I came across a conversion chart that indicated it was a teeny tiny hook, which can't be right for this pattern.

[MaryPat]

I've seen some charts compare the Size 13 to an M or a 9.0 mm hook.

[RoseRed]

If you look at the drape between her arm and chest it looks about as free flowing as cardboard.

[happy stitcher]

I just took a look at it again....

I think you'll just need to work the gauge swatch and try to come up with the same size swatch, adjusting your hook as necessary.

Judging by the swatch size, the size 13 is just a little bigger than the G hook. I think I would try an H first, if I were you. If that's still too small, go to an I hook, etc.

 

Good luck!