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AUNT LYDIA’S® "New Wave": 9 (10, 11) Balls No. 124 Just Peachy.

Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8].
Yarn needle; 2 yards 1 5/8" wide ribbon.


sizes

 

Directions are for size Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.

To Fit Bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40)".
Finished Bust: 37 3/4 (42 1/4, 46 3/4)".


gauges

 
GAUGE: 14 sts = 4"; 8 rows = 4" in dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

abbreviations

 
ch : chain
dc : double crochet
mm : millimeter
rep : repeat
sc : single crochet
sl : slip
st(s) : stitch (es)
tr : treble crochet
* or ** : repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated

instructions
 

NOTE: Garment is made in one piece; divided for both fronts after back is worked.

BACK: Ch 68 (76, 84).
Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 66 (74, 82) sts.

Eyelet Row 2: Ch 4, skip first dc, tr in next dc, * ch 2, skip next 2 dc, tr in next 2 dc; rep from * across working last tr in top of beg ch; turn.

Row 3: Ch 3, skip first tr, dc in next tr, * 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 tr; rep from * across working last dc in top of ch-4; turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn. Rep Row 4 and work 6 more rows even in dc.

Shape Sleeves-Row 11: Ch 44 (44, 48); dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across, dc across 66 (74, 82) sts of back; remove hook from last dc; attach a separate ball of yarn to the BOTTOM of last dc worked and ch 42 (42, 46); fasten off this separate ball; insert hook in loop from last dc worked and dc across these 42 (42, 46) ch; turn – 150 (158, 174) sts.

Work 8 (10, 12) more rows even in dc.

LEFT FRONT-Shoulder: Ch 4, skip first dc, tr in next dc, [ch 2, skip next 2 dc, tr in next 2 dc] 16 (17, 19) times; turn – 66 (70, 78) sts.

Rep Row 3 above. Rep Row 4 above 6 (8, 10) times.

Next Row-Shape Front (Wrong Side): Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each dc to last st; 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn – 67 (71, 79) sts.

Next Row: Ch 3, dc in first dc, dc in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn – 68 (72, 80) sts. FASTEN OFF.

With wrong side facing, skip first 42 (42, 46) sts of sleeve, attach yarn in next st; ch 3, dc in each dc to last st; 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn – 27 (31, 35) sts.

** Continue to increase 1 st at center front edge on next 7 rows, end right side row – 34 (38, 42) sts. Rep Eyelet Row 2 and Row 3 same as for Back. Fasten off. **

RIGHT FRONT: With wrong side facing, skip center 18 dc, attach yarn in next dc; ch 4, tr in next dc, [ch 2, skip next 2 dc, tr in next 2 dc] 16 (17, 19) times working last tr in top of ch-3; turn – 66 (70, 78) sts.

Rep Row 3 above. Rep Row 4 above 6 (8, 10) times.

Next Row-Shape Front (Wrong Side): Ch 3, dc in first dc, dc in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn – 67 (71, 79) sts.

Next Row: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each dc to last st; 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn – 68 (72, 80) sts.

Next Row: Ch 3, dc in first dc, dc in next 25 (29, 33) dc; TURN – 27 (31, 35) sts. Rep from ** to ** same as Left Front.

FINISHING: Sew side and underarm seams. Edgings (Work around sleeve edges and around entire outer body edge): With right side facing, attach yarn at a seam; ch 1, work sc evenly around; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Weave ribbon through lower Eyelet Row of body.


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