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For Designs for America from Soluita Materials:Red Heart Sport, Art. E289 *, 100% Acrylic, sport weight yarn, 2.5-ounce skein: 2 (3, 4, 4) skeins Blue Jewel #819 (A), 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins Off White #4 (B), and 2 (3, 3, 4) skeins Skipper Blue #846 (C); Size 6/G (4.5 mm) aluminum crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge; Yarn needle *When shopping for yarn, choose the best colors that match the project you are doing. The colors used in this pattern are representative of the colors we suggest; actual color names may be different depending on the manufacturer or retailer. Gauge: In dc, 20 sts and 10 rows = 4"; to make sure garment will fit as desired, take time to check gauge. Size: Bust Measurements: 30"-32" (34"-36", 38"-40", 42"-44"); Finished Bust Measurements: 32" (36", 40", 44"); Finished Length: 15 1/2" (16", 17 1/2", 18") Special Abbreviation: Dc dec: Holding back last lp of st each on hook, dc in next 2 dc, yo, pull through all 3 lps on hook. Notes: When changing color, work up to last pull-through with current color, drop to back, yo and pull through with next color. Carry unused color at back, working each dc over carried color to hide float. Pullover: Back: With C, ch 82 (92, 102, 112). Row 1: With C, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 8 (13, 18, 23) ch, dc in next 20 ch with A, dc in next 20 ch with C, dc in next 20 ch with A, dc in last 10 (15, 20, 25) ch with C; turn--80 (90, 100, 110) sts. Row 2: With C, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 9 (14, 19, 24) dc with C, dc in next 20 dc with A, dc in next 20 dc with C, dc in next 20 dc with A, dc in last 10 (15, 20, 25) dc with C; turn. Rows 3-10: Rep Row 2, changing to A at end of Row 10. Row 11: With A, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 9 (14, 19, 24) dc with A, dc in next 20 dc with B, dc in next 20 dc with A, dc in next 20 dc with B, dc in last 10 (15, 20, 25) dc with A; turn. Rows 12-20: Rep Row 11, changing to C at end of Row 20. Row 21: Rep Row 2. Rep Rows 2-21 for rest of Back. Work even until 4" from beg. Check gauge; piece should measure 16" (18", 20", 22") across. Work even until 5" (5", 6", 6") from beg. Armhole Shaping: With appropriate color, sl st across first 6 (8, 11, 13) sts at beg of next row, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc across in est color pat to last 5 (7, 10, 12) sts; turn leaving rem sts unworked--70 (76, 80, 86) sts. Work even until 6 1/4" (6 3/4", 7 1/4", 7 3/4") above armhole. Neck Shaping: Row 1: Keeping color pat as est, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 18 (20, 21, 23) sts, dc dec; turn--20 (22, 23, 25) sts. Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc dec over next 2 dc, dc in each st across; turn--19 (21, 22, 24) sts. Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next and each dc to last 2 dc, dc dec; turn--18 (20, 21, 23) sts. Row 4: Rep Row 2--17 (19, 20, 22) sts. Work even until 8" (8 1/2", 9", 9 1/2") above armhole. Fasten off. To complete other side, leave center 28 (30, 32, 34) sts free, attach appropriate color yarn in next st, ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc dec over next 2 dc, dc to end of row; turn--20 (22, 23, 25) sts. Rows 2-4: Rep Rows 3, 2, and 3 from first side--17 (19, 20, 22) sts. Complete as for first side. Front: Work as for Back until 5" (5 1/2", 6", 6 1/2") above armhole. Work neck and complete as for Back. Sleeve: Make two. With C, ch 70 (76, 78, 80). Row 1: With C, dc in 4th ch from hook and in next 2 (5, 6, 7) ch, dc in next 20 ch with A, dc in next 20 ch with C, dc in next 20 ch with A, dc in last 4 (7, 8, 9) ch with C; turn--68 (74, 76, 78) sts. Work in color pat sequence as for Back, while at the same time, inc 1 st each end every other row 7 times--82 (88, 90, 92) sts. Work even until 6 1/2" (7", 7 1/2", 8") from beg. Fasten off. Finishing: Sew shoulder seams. Neck Trim: Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach B at left shoulder seam, ch 1, work 3 sc in side of each dc row on left side of neck, sc in each dc along front neck edge, 3 sc in side of each dc row to back neck edge, sc in each dc along back neck edge, 3 sc in side of each dc row to shoulder seam; sl st in beg sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc; * (ch 4, sc in 4th ch from hook) for picot, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * to front neck edge, [picot, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc] along front edge, rep from * to back neck edge, work bet [ ]'s along back edge, rep from * to shoulder seam; ending last rep with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. Measure 8 1/2" (9", 9 1/4", 9 1/2") on each side of shoulder seam and place markers on armhole edge. Set in sleeves bet markers stretching slightly to fit. Sew underarm and side seams. Sleeve Trim: Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach B at underarm seam, ch 1, work 1 sc in each ch around lower sleeve edge; sl st in beg sc. Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc; * picot, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around, ending last rep with sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. |
  Lower Edge Lace Trim: Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach A at lower edge of side seam, ch 3 (counts as first dc), work dc in each ch around lower edge of body; sl st in top of beg ch-3--160 (180, 200, 220) sts. Rnd 2: Ch 1; * sc in 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around; sl st in beg sc. Rnd 3: Ch 1; * sc in 2 sts, ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp bet 2-dc groups, ch 3, sk next ch-2 sp and next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around, sl st in beg sc. Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in first sc; * ch 4, sk ch-3 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-2 sp bet 3-dc groups, sk next ch-3 sp and next sc **, sc in next sc; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sl st in beg sc. Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc; * ch 5, sk ch-4 sp, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-2 sp bet 3-dc groups, sk next ch-4 sp **, sc in next sc; rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sl st in beg sc. Fasten off. beg....beginning bet....between ch....chain dec....decrease dc....double crochet inc....increase lp(s)....loop(s) pat....pattern rem....remain(ing) rep....repeat sc....single crochet sk....skip sl st....slip stitch st(s)....stitch(es) tog....together yo....yarn over   We hope you enjoy making this fine pattern, which features yarns made with Wintuk, Sayelle or Acrilan acrylic fibers. Please write and tell us what types of hand-knit and crocheted items you would like to see on future crafting shows. Our address is: Every effort has been made to have these instructions accurate and complete. We cannot be responsible for variance in individual crafters, human errors or typographical mistakes. |
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