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Directions are for size Small; changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.
To Fit Bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40)". |
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Gauge: 20 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge. |
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abbreviations |
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| beg |
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beginning |
| ch |
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chain |
| dc |
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double crochet |
| dec |
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decrease |
| mm |
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millimeters |
| pat
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pattern |
| rem
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remaining |
| 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) |
| * or **
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repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated |
| []
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work directions in brackets the number of times indicated |
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instructions |
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TIES
Ch 358 (368, 378). Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in 6th ch from hook, * ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across; turn – 177 (182, 187) sps.
Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in ch-1 sp, * ch 1, dc in next sp; rep from * to last st; dc in 4th ch of beg ch-5; turn.
Row 3: Ch 4, skip first 2 dc, dc in sp, * ch 1, dc in next sp; rep from * to last 2 sts; ch 1, skip next dc, dc in top of ch-3; turn.
Row 4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in ch-1 sp, * ch 1, dc in next sp; rep from * to last st; dc in 3rd ch of ch-4. Fasten off.
BODY
Row 1: With right side facing, skip 55 ch-1 sps, join thread in next dc; ch 3, [dc in next sp, dc in next dc] 67 (72, 77) times; turn leaving rem sps unworked – 135 (145, 155) sts.
Rows 2-4: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each st across and in top of ch-3; turn.
Row 5: Ch 3, skip first dc; [yo and draw up a lp in next dc, yo and draw through 2 lps] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook – dc2tog made; dc in each dc to last 3 sts; dc2tog, dc in top of ch-3; turn – 133 (143, 153) sts.
Rows 6-12: Rep Row 5 – 119 (129, 139) sts.
Divide for Fronts and Back-RIGHT FRONT-Row 13: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 25 (27, 29) dc; TURN – 26 (28, 30) sts.
Dec 1 st at neck edge only on next 4 (6, 8) rows, then at same edge every other row 6 times – 16 sts. Work even until 32 (34, 36) rows above ties have been completed. Fasten off.
BACK
With right side facing, skip next 2 dc on last long row, join thread in next dc; ch 3, dc in next 62 (68, 74) dc; turn – 63 (69, 75) sts. Row 2: Ch 3, skip first dc, dc in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn. Rep Row 2 until 32 (34, 36) rows above ties have been completed. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT: With right side facing, skip next 2 dc on last long row, join thread in next dc; ch 3, dc in next dc, dc in each dc across and in top of ch-3; turn – 26 (28, 30) sts. Work same as Left front, reverse shaping.
FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams.
SLEEVES
Rnd 1: With right side facing, join thread in first skipped dc at underarm; ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 1, working over row ends, * dc over next row end, ch 1; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.
Rnds 2-10: Sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 4, * dc in next sp, ch 1; rep from * around; join to 3rd ch of ch-4.
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in each sp around; join to top of ch-3. Fasten off. Weave in ends. |
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