plus size crochet sweaters

[Julie]

I'm looking for plus-sized sweaters on the internet. I've found two books in stores and will probably buy them, but I'm hoping for some other patterns to help.

 

I've discovered, to my dismay, that the Lion Brand site putting "+ size" on most of their patterns means multiple sizes available, not 'plus size'. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/boxing_2.gif" /> I'm thinking of whapping the person who put that up there with a double-ended crochet hook 50 times, but other than that they are great patterns that maybe I can figure out how to adapt in the future.

 

Any help would be appreciated! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

[RebeccaVelasquez]

that's a great place.... thank you lynda!

[Julie]

Yeah, I found that one, I think, on my first search. They've got a couple of good looking books there. <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/toothygrin.gif" />

[Deb]

Hey Jules...

 

I just bought the September issue of Crochet! magazine. In the Annie's Attic ad section in the back, they have advertisements for two plus size pattern books.

 

Unfortunately, I could only find this one on their website:

Plus Size Sweaters

 

The other one is Leisure Arts... and says it's for sizes 1x-3x.

 

I hope this helps. (you probably saw these already anyway.) !

[clearwaters]

Julie, the patterns at Lion Brand are plus size. They only go up to 1X. But, what you do if you need it larger is increase your total amount of stitches by the difference between each size.

 

For instance, one sweater I checked started with chain 40 for size small. 44 sts. for medium, 48 for large, 52 for extra large/1X.

 

The difference between each size is 4 more stitches. So if you wanted a 2X, you would add 4 to the 52. Your starting chain would then be 56. For 3X you would have a chain of 60.

 

Are you following me? That's really all that it takes to enlarge the directions. After that, you just follow the directions normally, always remembering that you have added 4 or 8 stitches more than their largest size.

[Julie]

Deb and Teri, I love you! <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/rowofhearts.gif" /> <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/rowofhearts.gif" /> for each of you! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

 

I got <a href="http://www.leisurecrafts.com/catalog/crochet/asn/asn1345.htm" target="_new">this</a> book in the mail today from the eBay auction. How's that for fast shipping! It's got great patterns in it, and with all the hints and tips you all have given me, now the only thing I think I am lacking is the time to give it a try. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/oops.gif" /> I'm sure I'll find a way.

[Deb]

Yay! That looks like a good pattern book. You'll have to let me know how it works out. And then maybe I'll give it a try.

 

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[RebeccaVelasquez]

julie - let me know how those patterns work up... i'm interested

[rcvanilla]

Hello, I have made up a Wrapped Cardigan pattern for the sizes 1x-5x. It is posted at the following web sight under Lynda's Wrapped Cardigan. There also are a couple of other patterns there for us who are BBW.

 

ample-crocheters.org/?node=Free+Patterns

 

Terri from NY knows my patterns she has done a hat pattern that I worked up. I made the Cardigan for my self and had many complements on it. I have also set this pattern out to over 100 ladies so far. So hope you like it.

Lynda:wink

[4PJ]

Real quick! Sorry if I duplicate any replies, but I was thinking of this question when I found a cool website....the page I copied has two plus size things....

 

http://www.karpstyles.com/catalog.html?page=2&category=Clothing%20Hats%20Bags[/link]

 

among a lot others that I like! Cool website overall..lots of inspiration.)

[Julie]

Thanks Lynda! That's a great site. I'm thinking of joining the list. )

[bjsmamajoy]

Gourmetcrochet.com has some really lovely plus size wearables. I just ordered one and can hardly wait to make it up.

[fancyk]

hey pat at by the hook has a plus size card sweater her patterns are very nice and so easy to follow you might try hers

[Empress Busy Bee]

Gourmetcrochet.com has some really lovely plus size wearables. I just ordered one and can hardly wait to make it up.

That's good info for those still looking. Thank you so much.

 

However if you look on the dates of this thread, you will see that it was posted in 2004.

Also if you click on Julie's name, you'll see her picture and a link to her blog. Julie has lost a lot of weight and probably doesn't need plus size patterns anymore. Go Julie!

 

[bjtilt]

"Plus Size Crochet: Fashions That Fit & Flatter" by Margret Hubert is a wonderful resource. The models are not tooth-pick models and the sweaters are lovely in sizes 1X - 4X. The intro also gives information on easy adjustments that you can make to the existing patterns to customize them to your individual needs! I love this book.

[fancyk]

I has quite a few Plus Size patterns in my book stash, I was looking in some of my old work basket books and found a plus size pattern that is very easy In jan 1971 book goes from a size 42-52 bust line .made in all V stiches and it is not made in pieces that you have to sew up (grrrr) I hate to make in piece and then sew it up.

[MaryPat]

I love the sweaters on this site: I bought one years ago when she was still selling the pattern and yarn kits.

http://www.artoftangle.com/

 

Looks like many, but not all the sweater patterns come in Plus "48 (52, 56)"

[redhead54]

http://www.christinascrochethaven.com/

 

Christina has a pretty cardigan at her site. She's a member here. I'm making her basic skirt pattern now and am planning this cardigan to go with it, though, I won't be starting that until this fall.

[Julie]

Thanks Sonny! I forgot all about that! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/oops.gif" /> I'll check it out in the morning for sure. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

[Sonny321]

If you are interested in designing plus size sweaters, there is a demo version of a program called knitware. It's primarily for knitting but will wirk for crochet as well I read. I'm still trying to figure that out, However it contains a chart of the different measurements you need to make a sweater and it goes up to a womans 56 inch chest measurement, as well as measureements and sizing for infants children and men, it's well worth a look You can read more about it here:www.knitware.ca

[Julie]

Carmen, great, thank you so much! These are really nice sweaters. And I like the Winter Shell too, that is a good one. I wonder why I didn't find the site in Google, though I have been there before, looking at the afghans. <img border=0 src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/rowofhearts.gif" />

[lilhatshack]

Julie - I've been looking for 'plus-size' patterns for sweaters all month. I'm trying to make a sweater for my mother's 60th birthday at the end of September and finally chose the 'zig-zag' sweater on the LB site. (which is just a ripple stitch) I also bought a pattern from here and it just arrived today. I bought the 'winter shell'. I love all the trendy 'knit' patterns in books at B&N at the mall - but i'm having the hardest time to find crochet patterns that are more updated. I can't knit and probably won't be learning anytime soon - since I love crocheting so much! I'll post a pic of the sweater once I finish. Right now i'm about 1/4 done on the back portion. Good Luck in your search - if I come across anymore i'll let you know.

 

Carmen

 

lilhatshack stuff

[RebeccaVelasquez]

only 1 crochet! i'm sorry, but that blows! we need to figure this out and write our own book! maybe that's our 'million'

i have an idea about how to design patterns, i just need to talk to someone about it who already knows how.... who should i pester????

[Julie]

I thought so too! And don't worry, even the official FC website doesn't say only 1 crochet pattern. I don't mind some knit, but that is too much. lol Maybe elann.com has it wrong, but I'll wait until I can actually see the book before I decide to buy it. Sometimes the Joanns etc. I go to has FC books. <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/veryhappy.gif" />

[Nay65]

Ooops, sorry about that. I didn't read closely enough. I thought there'd be more crochet patterns in it.

[Julie]

<img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/crying.gif" /> I got all excited about it, Renee, then tried to find it on Amazon. I found <a href="http://secure.elann.com/ProductDisp.asp?Name=Family+Circle+Easy+Plus-Size+Knits&ProductType=1" target="_new">this</a> first which made me sad. And I like the Family Circle books, but I don't know how to knit! <img border=0 src="http://img28.photobucket.com/albums/v84/crochetville/crying.gif" />