Crochet Hook: G/6 or 4 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge
18 sc and 20 rows = 4 [10 cm].
MATERIALS
Patons® Glam Stripes™ (2.1 oz/60 g; 261 yds/239 m) - Chartreuse (09223)
XS/S = 5 balls
M = 6 balls
L = 7 balls
XL = 9 balls
2/3XL = 11 balls
4/5XL = 13 balls
Sizes U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
4 stitch markers.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small: 28-34” [71-86.5 cm]
Medium: 36-38” [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large: 40-42” [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large: 44-46” [112-117 cm]
2/3 X-Large: 48-54” [122-137 cm]
4/5 X-Large: 56-62” [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small: 37” [94 cm]
Medium: 41” [104 cm]
Large: 45” [114.5 cm]
Extra-Large: 48” [122 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large: 56” [142 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large: 63” [160 cm]
INSTRUCTIONS
Notes
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus (). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Ch 2 at beg of row counts as hdc.
BACK and FRONT (make alike)
Ch 86 (94-104-110-128-144).
**1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 2 hdc). 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 85 (93-103-109-127-143) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. *1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 1 hdc in front loop of next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 1 hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.**
Rep last row for pat until work from beg measures 21 (21-22-22-23-23)” [53.5 (53.5-56-56-58.5-58.5) cm], ending on a RS row.
Next row: (WS). Ch 1. *Work 1 sc in horizontal bar created between hdc of previous row (bar is below loops normally worked). Rep from * to end of row, working 1 sc in top of turning ch. Turn.
Next 3 rows: Ch 1. Working in back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Fasten off at end of 3rd row.
SLEEVES
Ch 40 (40-44-50-50-56).
Work from ** to ** as given for Back and Front. 39 (39-43-49-49-55) sts.
Work a further 2 rows in pat.
Shape sides: 1st row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc – inc made. *1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 1 hdc in front loop of next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 2 hdc in top of turning ch – inc made. Turn.
2nd and 3rd rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in front loop of next hdc. *1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 1 hdc in front loop of next hdc. Rep from * to last st. 1 hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.
4th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in first hdc – inc made. 1 hdc in front loop of next hdc. *1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 1 hdc in front loop of next hdc. Rep from * to last st. 2 hdc in top of turning ch – inc made. Turn.
5th and 6th rows: Ch 2. *1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 1 hdc in front loop of next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 hdc in back loop of next hdc. 1 hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.
Rep last 6 rows 7 (8-8-8-8-8) times more, then rep 1st row 1 (1-1-1-1-0) time. 73 (77-81-87-87-91) sts.
Cont even in pat until Sleeve measures 18½” [47 cm]. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams 3½ (4½-5½-6-8-10)” [9 (11.5-14-15-20.5-25.5) cm] in from each armhole edge. Place markers 8 (8½-9-9½-9½-10)” [20.5 (21.5-23-24.5-24.5-25.5) cm] down from shoulder seams on Front and Back. Sew in Sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Hdc = Half double crochet
Inc = Increase(ing)
Pat = Pattern
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
