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sizes |
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Directions are for size Small; changes for Medium and Large are in parentheses.
To Fit Bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40)".
Finished Bust: 31 (36, 41)". |
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gauges |
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GAUGE: 15 sts = 4"; 7 rows = 3 1/2" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. |
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abbreviations |
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| ch |
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chain |
| dc |
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double crochet |
| mm |
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millimeter |
| pat |
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pattern |
| rep |
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repeat |
| rnd |
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round |
| sc |
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single crochet |
| sl |
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slip |
| sp(s) |
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space (s) |
| st(s) |
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stitch (es) | |
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instructions |
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BACK: Ch 57 (67, 77).
Row 1 (Wrong Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across; turn – 55 (65, 75) sts.
Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 29 (39, 49) dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch; turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip sp, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 29 (39, 49) dc, ch 1, skip sp, dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) all in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip sp, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch; turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip sp, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip sp, dc in next 29 (39, 49) dc, ch 1, skip sp, dc in next 2 dc, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in ch-3 sp, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc, ch 1, skip sp, dc in next dc, dc in top of ch; turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 for pat until 28 rows in all have been worked, end by working Row 4.
Shape Neck-Row 29: Work in pat across first 17 (22, 27) sts; turn. Row 30: Work 1 more row in pat as established. Fasten off.
With right side facing, skip center 21 sts, attach yarn in next st; ch 1, work in pat across remaining 17 (22, 27) sts. Work 1 more row in pat as established. Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT: Ch 32 (36, 42).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across; turn – 30 (35, 40) sts.
Rows 2-4: Work in pat same as back EXCEPT work center 4 (9, 14) dc instead of 29 (39, 49) dc.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 for pat until 25 rows in all have been worked, end by working Row 3.
Shape Neck-Row 26: Work in pat across first 20 (25, 30) sts; turn.
Row 27: Sl st in first 4 sts, ch 3, work in pat across remaining 16 (21, 26) sts; turn – 17 (22, 27) sts.
Rows 28-30: Work in pat as now established. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT-Rows 1-25: Work same as for left front. Fasten off.
Row 26:With right side facing, skip first 10 sts, attach yarn in next st, ch 3, work in pat across rem 19 (24, 29) sts; turn.
Row 27: Work in pat across first 17 (22, 27) sts; turn.
Rows 28-30: Work in pat as now established. Fasten off.
FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams leaving 7 (7 1/2, 8)" free for armholes.
Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach yarn at a seam, ch 3, work a multiple of 4 dc plus 3 dc around entire outer edge, increasing or decreasing as necessary to keep work flat; join with a sl st in top of ch-3.
Rnd 2: Ch 8 (counts as dc, ch 6), skip 3 dc, * dc in next dc, ch 6, skip 3 dc; rep from * around; join in 2nd ch of ch-8.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same sp as joining, ch 8, * sc in next dc, ch 8; rep from * around; join to first sc. Fasten off.
Rep Edging around each armhole.
Sew button to left front approximately 5 1/2" from lower edge opposite a loop on right edge that will serve as a button loop. |
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