LW1403 Wiggles Sweater

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LW1403 Wiggles Sweater

Skill Level: Easy
Wiggles and giggles abound when your child wears this fun sweater!

Designed by Kathleen Sams.

Directions are for Size 4; changes for Sizes 6-8 and 10-12 are in parentheses.

free pattern instructions (pdf)

	supplies

	TLC® “Wiggles™”, Art. E518 (3.5 ounce/250 yard ball): 4½ (5½, 6½) Ounces each No. 531 Grape CA and No. 608 Blue CB. Crochet Hook: 5mm [US H-8]. Yarn needle.

abbreviations

beg	:	begin(ning)
CA, CB	:	Colors A, Color B
ch	:	chain
dc	:	double crochet
dec	:	decrease
inc	:	increase
lp(s)	:	loop(s)
mm	:	millimeters
pat	:	pattern
rep	:	repeat
sc	:	single crochet
sl	:	slip
st(s)	:	stitch (es)
yo	:	yarn over
*	:	repeat whatever follows the * as indicated
[]	:	work directions in brackets the number of times specified

	gauges

	GAUGE: 14 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

	sizes

	To Fit Chest: 24 (26, 28)". Finished Chest Measurement: 25 (29½, 34)". Pullover length: 15 (16, 17)". Sleeve length: 11 (12, 13)".

	instructions

	To change color in sc: With current color draw up a lp in last st before color change, drop color in use, with next color to be used yo and draw through 2 lps remaining on hook. To change color in dc: With current color yo and draw up a lp in last st before color change, yo and draw through 2 lps, drop color in use, with next color to be used yo and draw through 2 lps remaining on hook. To decrease in sc: Draw up a lp in next 2 sts, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. To decrease in dc: [Yo and draw up a lp in next st, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. To increase in sc or dc: Work 2 sc or 2 dc in same st. BACK: With CA, ch 45 (53, 61). Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, * dc in next 4 ch, sc in next 4 ch; rep from * across; turn – 44 (52, 60) sts. Row 2: With CA, ch 1, sc in first 4 sc, * dc in next 4 dc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * across; turn. Row 3: With CB, ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next 3 sc, * sc in next 4 dc, dc in next 4 sc; rep from * across; turn. Row 4: With CB, ch 3, skip first dc, dc in next 3 dc, * sc in next 4 sc, dc in next 4 dc; rep from * across working last dc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 5: With CA, ch 1, sc in first 4 dc, * dc in next 4 sc, sc in next 4 dc; rep from * across working last sc in top of ch-3; turn. Row 6: With CA, ch 1, sc in first 4 sc, * dc in next 4 dc, sc in next 4 sc; rep from * across; turn. Rep Rows 3-6 until 15 (16, 17)" from beg. Fasten off. FRONT: Work same as back until 13 (14, 15)" from beg. Divide for Neck: Keeping continuity of pat, work across first 15 (18, 21) sts; turn. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 3 rows – 12 (15, 18) sts. Work even until front measures same as back. Fasten off. Skip center 14 (16, 18) sts of last long row, attach appropriate color in next st; work in pat across last 15 (18, 21) sts. Complete to correspond to first side reversing shaping. SLEEVES: With CA, ch 37 (37, 45). Work in pat same as for back for 10 rows over 36 (36, 44) sts, then shape sides by inc 1 st each end of next row, then every 4th row until there are 44 (44, 48) sts, working added sts into pat. Work even until 11 (12, 13)" from beg. Fasten off. FINISHING-Neck Edging: Sew shoulder seams. With right side facing, attach CA at left shoulder seam; ch 1, work sc around neck taking care to keep work flat; join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off. Place center of sleeve top at shoulder seam and sew in place. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.

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