Review of Dusklyn Sweater by The Velvet Acorn

I’m gonna be honest. I don’t think I could have ever managed this pattern if I didn’t have a couple of years experience sewing and making adjustments to patterns. I made this sweater four, yes FOUR times because it took that long to figure out how to get a decent fit. Here’s the saga.

Details

• Pattern: Dusklyn Sweater by The Velvet Acorn
• Yarn: Loops & Threads Cozy Wool (DO NOT TRY TO USE ANY OTHER TYPE OF YARN)
• Crochet Needle Size: 10.00 mm
• Size & Modifications: see Version 4 pattern below

Version 1

First I tried to make this pattern using Big Twist Collection Natural Blend Yarn in a size L / XL. I was DROWNING in the sweater. The armholes were down at my waist and the arms were a foot too long!

Version 2

Next I tried to make this pattern using Big Twist Collection Natural Blend Yarn in a size S / M. Still way, way too big. I stupidly started this pattern without fully checking my stitch gauge.  I was close, but it wasn’t perfect. Rookie mistake. I tried and tried to get my stitch gauge correct, but even down at a 6.5 mm crochet hook and as tight as I could stitch, my stitches were just too big! UGHHHHH….

Version 3

Because even at 6.5 mm hook I couldn’t get my yarn to the right stitch gauge, I switched yarns. For my third attempt, I used the exact thread suggested, Loops & Threads Cozy Wool, because I was able to get the exact stitch gauge with the 10.00 mm hook. I made a size L / XL, but the pattern was still too big. Curses!!