Constantine

Constantine is a made-to-measure design. This means I provide you with clear guidelines and construction instructions, but you decide how it fits your body. You choose the yarn weight, the hook size, how many rows to make, whether and how to add decreases, how long to work the sleeves, and how you want the final silhouette to look. This pattern gives you creative freedom while keeping the structure clear and manageable.

Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced

Construction

The making process is divided into five sections: 1. Front | 2. Back | 3.Body | 4.Straps | 5. Optional sleeves Some minimal seaming is required — fortunately, it’s quick and straightforward.

Yarn

The pattern has been successfully tested with a wide variety of fibers and yarn weights, each giving Constantine a slightly different character, and they all work wonderfully.

How much

Please treat the yardage (fingering weight) below as a suggestion. The exact amount will depend on:

• Your size and chosen fit (check the tester gallery)
• Yarn weight – the heavier the yarn the less you will need
• Hook size
• Your personal tension – If you crochet tightly, you may need more yarn. If you crochet loosely, you may need less.

Constantine may look intricate, but it is built with simple, basic stitches (mainly post double crochets). If you are not yet familiar with them, the construction method might feel a little challenging at first — but don’t worry. I will guide you through the entire process with instructions, charts (you need to be able to read charts), plenty of step-by-step photos, and a video. If you ever feel stuck or have any doubts, you can always reach out to me on Instagram @sharkotea — I’ll be more than happy to help.

Photos of Constantine made by testers — different yarns, sizes and lengths.

View the tester gallery (PDF)