lump(y) look of sweaters where sleeve joins shoulder

[3parrots]

Is this the general nature of crochet sweaters? Or is it the pattern... I've seen it with both shoulder seam and drop sleeve sweaters. The sleeve appears large or heavy. I can't figure it out.

Example: Lion Brand free pattern---Big Easy. I like this pattern very much, but would want to address the above issue. Can anyone give me a clue? I'm clueless most of the time. :rollin

Margaret

[PamCrochets]

Hi Margaret;

What type of yarn did you use? I noticed the same thing when I use the regular worsted weight acrylic yarn. When I use softer yarn that's a mixed fiber like Wool-Ease, Red Heart Essentials, or Micro-Spun that doesn't happen. But I also noticed to get the correct guage, I have to move up a couple of hook sizes. It could also be tension.

~Pam

[3parrots]

Hi Pam,

I've never make a sweater...not yet. It's my long term goal. I'm new to crochet so I feel like a sponge...I'm soaking up lots of things everyday. I've been looking at pics. of crocheted sweaters and noticed the sleeve "problem". Your input makes sense to me...and I will think about each of your points.

Thanks, Margaret

[Annette]

Some other ideas:

I think this can occur if the seam is a bit tight. And if you use a bulky yarn, you'll certainly have to tighten the seam, to hold up the weight.
I also think it's happening more easily if the stitches are loose.

Using a finer yarn will almost always make finishings easier.

Just a few thoughts... (Had never thought of the problem before)