Here’s a beautiful summer sweater originally crocheted with DOTTIE yarn by Premier.  Since Dottie is no longer available, any DK yarn be perfect for this Dorothy Sweater. Choose a soft yarn that is the perfect weight for summer.

I named this design for my mom who taught me to crochet, and for this awesome yarn (Dottie is short for Dorothy…). A perfect match and a design I wanted to share.

Designed with beginning crocheters in mind, the sleeves are fitted and crocheted right into the front and back fabric. Longer than cap sleeves, and shorter than the elbow length ‘short sleeves’ we see in women’s clothing offerings nowadays. The Dorothy sleeve will cover about ½ of your arm, making this pattern a good one for warm days.

I also designed it in a crop length which is not for everybody – so this feature is adjustable and the decision on length of the Dorothy is made at any time before beginning the sleeves. Sleeves can be lengthened, too, of course.

A beautiful, easy crocheted top for summer!
Happy Crocheting!
Jeanne