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Directions are for size Small. Changes for sizes Medium, Large, Extra Large and XX Large are in parentheses.
To Fit Bust: 32 (35, 38, 42, 45) (81.5 [89, 96.5, 106.5, 114.5] cm). This is a close-fitting garment.
Finished Bust: 33 (36, 39, 43, 46)” (84 [91.5, 99, 109, 117] cm).
What you will need:
RED HEART AUNT LYDIA’S
Fashion 3: 8 skeins 0065 Warm Teal
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 3.75 mm [US F-5] Yarn needle, 1” (2.5 cm) button (optional)
GAUGE: 4 repeats in pattern = 3½” (9 cm); 4 rows = 1¾” (4.5 cm) in pattern. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
AUNT LYDIA’S Fashion Crochet size 3, Art. 182 available, 100% Mercerized Cotton, 150 yd (147m)
Special Abbreviations
shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space. Foundation sc (fsc): Start with a slip knot, ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through 1 loop (chain made), yarn over, and draw through 2 loops –
1 single crochet with its own chain at bottom. Work next stitch under loops of that chain. Insert hook under 2 loops at bottom of the previous stitch, draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop (chain made), yarn over and draw through 2 loops. Repeat for length of foundation.
Pattern Stitch (Patt)
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first dc, ch 2, skip next ch-1 space, *2 sc in next ch-2 space, ch 4; repeat from * across to last ch-2 space, 2 sc in last ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next ch-1 space, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1, here and throughout), 2 dc in next ch-2 space (half shell made), shell in each ch-4 space across,
2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in last sc (half shell made); turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc, here and throughout), dc in next ch-1 space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn.
Row 4: Ch 4, shell in each ch-4 space across, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch; turn. Repeat Rows 1-4 for Patt.
BACK
Ch 111 (123, 135, 147, 159).
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, *ch 4, skip next 4 ch, sc in each of next 2 ch; repeat from * across; turn—18 (20, 22, 24, 26) ch-4 spaces.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1, here and throughout), shell in each ch-4 space across, ch 1, dc in last sc; turn—18 (20, 22, 24, 26) shells.
Rows 3-24: Work even in Patt, working Rows 1–4 (5 times); then Repeat Patt Rows 1–2 once—17 (19, 21, 23, 25) shells; 2 half shells.
Shape Waist
Row 1: Slip st in next ch-1 space and in next 2 dc, ch 7 (counts as dc, ch 4), 2 dc in next ch-2 space, working in Patt Row 3 across to last ch-2 space, 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 4, skip next 2 dc of shell, dc in next dc; turn,
leaving remaining sts unworked—18 (20, 22, 24, 26) ch-4 spaces.
Row 2: Slip st to next ch-4 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space (counts as shell), shell in each ch-4 space across; turn—18 (20, 22, 24, 26) shells.
Row 3: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same ch-2 space, *ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with 2 sc in last ch space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—17 (19, 21, 23, 25) ch-4 spaces; 2 ch-2 spaces.
Row 4: Slip st in next sc and in next ch-4 space, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same
space (counts as shell), shell in each ch-4 space across; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—17 (19, 21, 23, 25) shells.
Row 5: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—16 (18, 20, 22, 24) ch-4 spaces.
Row 6–8: Starting with Patt Row 4, work even in Patt—15 (17, 19, 21, 23) shell; and 2 half
shells at end of last row.
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 4, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in space before next shell, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across to last ch-2 space, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc before next dc, ch 4, dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn 18 (20, 22, 24, 26) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 10–12: Starting with Patt Row 4, work even in Patt, ending with Patt Row 2. Back should measures 16” (40.5 cm) from beginning.
Shape Armholes
Row 1: Slip st to next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 sp; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—16 (18, 20, 22, 24) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 2–5: Repeat Rows 2–5 of Shape
Waist—Row 2: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) shells; Row 3: 16 (18, 20, 22, 24) ch-4 spaces; Row 4: 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) shells; Row 5: 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 6–19 (21, 23, 21, 21): Starting with Patt Row 4, work even in Patt, ending with Patt
Row 3 (1, 3, 1, 1). Armhole should measures 8 (9, 10, 9, 9)” (20 [23, 25, 23, 23] cm).
Left Shoulder
Sizes S and L Only
Row 1: Ch 4, 2 dc in first ch-2 space, Shell in each of next 3 (4) ch-4 spaces, skip next st, dc in next st; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—3 (4) shells; 1 half shell.
Sizes M, XL and XXL Only
Row 1: Ch 4, shell in each of next 4 (6, 7) ch-4 spaces, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc; turn—4 (6, 7) shells.
Sizes XL and XXL Only
Row 2: Work Patt Row 1—5 (6) ch-4 spaces; 2 ch-2 spaces.
Row 3: Work Patt Row 2—5 (6) shells; 2 half shells.
All Sizes
Next Row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip first st, counting each dc and ch as a st, dc in each of next 7 (9, 9, 12, 14) sts, hdc in each of next 8 (9, 10, 13, 15) sts, sc in each of next 8 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts; turn—24 (28, 30, 38, 44) sts. Fasten off.
Right Shoulder
With wrong side facing, skip 7 (8, 9, 8, 8) ch-4 spaces to the left of Left Shoulder, join yarn in next st.
Sizes S and L Only
Row 1: Ch 4, shell in each of next 3 (4) ch-4 spaces, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in last st, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—3 (4) shells; 1 half shell.
Sizes M, XL and XXL Only
Row 1: Ch 4, shell in each of next 4 (6, 7) ch-4 spaces, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in top of turning ch, turn—4 (6, 7) shells
Sizes XL and XXL Only
Row 2: Work Patt Row 1—5 (6) ch-4 spaces; 2 ch-2 spaces.
Row 3: Work Patt Row 2—5 (6) shells; 2 half shells.
All Sizes
Next Row: Ch 1, counting each dc and ch as a st, sc in each of first 8 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts, hdc in each of next 8 (9, 10, 13, 15) sts, dc in each of next 8 (10, 10, 13, 15) sts; turn—24 (28, 30, 38, 44) sts. Fasten off.
Side Trim
With right side facing, join yarn at top lefthand corner of Back (Left Shoulder), ch 1, working in row-end across left side edge, work 48 (54, 59, 59, 59) sc evenly spaced across armhole edge, work 81 sc evenly spaced across side edge of body to lower edge of back. Do not fasten off.
Lower Trim
Row 1: Working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in the first ch, *ch 6, skip next 5 ch, sc in ch at base of next sc; repeat from * across to corner ch; turn—18 (20, 22, 24, 26) ch-6 loops. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 8, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; turn—18 (20, 22, 24, 26) ch-8 loops.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 10, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; turn—18 (20, 22, 24, 26) ch-10 loops. Do not fasten off.
Side Trim
Working in row-end sts across right side edge, work 81 sc evenly spaced across to armhole shaping, work 48 (54, 59, 59, 59) sc evenly spaced across armhole edge to shoulder. Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT
Ch 57 (63, 69, 75, 81).
Row 1 (right side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, *ch 4, skip next 4 ch, sc in each of next 2 ch; repeat from * across; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 2–24: Work same as Back to Shape Waist—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) shells; and 2 half shells.
Shape Waist
Row 1: Slip st in next ch-1 space and in next 2 dc, ch 7 (counts as dc, ch 4), 2 dc in next ch-2 space, working in Patt Row 3 across; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-4 spaces.
Row 2: Work in Patt Row 4 across, ending with shell in last ch-4 space; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) shells.
Row 3: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same ch-2 space, *ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with ch 2, sc in in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 4: Ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space (counts as half shell), shell in each ch-4 space across; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) shells.
Row 5: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-4 spaces.
Row 6–8: Starting with Patt Row 4, work even in Patt—7 (8, 9, 10, 11) shells; and 2 half shells at end of last row.
Row 9: Ch 3, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 4, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in space before next shell, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—9 (10, 11, 12,
13) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 10–12: Starting with Patt Row 4, work even in Patt, ending with Patt Row 2. Back should measures 16” (40.5 cm) from beginning.
Shape Armholes
Row 1: Slip st in next 5 sts and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-4
spaces.
Rows 2–4: Repeat Rows 2–4 of Shape Waist—Row 2: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) shells; Row 3: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-4 spaces; Row 4: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) shells and 1 half shell.
Shape Front Neck
Row 5: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with ch 2, skip next 4 dc, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—6 (7, 8, 9, 10) ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 6: Slip st in next ch-2 space, ch 4, Shell in each ch-4 space across, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch; turn—6 (7, 8, 9, 10) shells.
Row 7: Work in Patt Row 1 across, ending with 2 sc in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—5 (6, 7, 8, 9) ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Row 8: Slip st in next ch-4 space, ch 4, Shell in each ch-4 space across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in last sc; turn—4 (5, 6, 7, 8) shells; and 1 half shell.
Row 9: Work in Patt Row 3 across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—4 (5, 6, 7, 8) ch-4 spaces.
Size S Only
Row 10: Ch 3, shell in each ch-4 space across, ending with ch 1, dc in top of turning ch; turn—4 shells.
Row 11: Work in Patt Row 1 across, ending with 2 sc in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—3 ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Row 12: Work in Patt Row 4 across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in last sc—3 shells; and 1 half shell.
Row 13: Work in Patt Row 3 across, ending with ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—3 ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Row 14: Work in Patt Row 4 across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn—3 shells; and 1 half shell.
Row 15: Work in Patt Row 1 across, ending with sc in last ch-1 space, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn—3 ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Rows 16–20: Repeat Rows 12–15 once; then repeat Row 12 once. Do not Fasten off.
Sizes M, L, XL and XXL Only
Row 10: Ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-4 space, Shell in each ch-4 space across, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch, turn—4 (5, 6, 7) shells; 1 half shell.
Row 11: Work in Patt Row 1 across, ending with ch 4, sc in last ch-1 space, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch, turn—4 (5, 6, 7) ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 12: Ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-4 space, Shell in each ch-4 space across, 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in last sc, turn—3 (4, 5, 6) shells; 2 half shells.
Sizes M, XL and XXL Only
Rows 13–22 (24, 24): Starting with Patt Row 3, work even in patt—4 (5, 6) shells; 0 (2, 2) half shells at end of last row. Do not fasten off.
Sizes L Only
Row 13: Work in Patt Row 3 across, ending with ch 2, dc in top of turning ch; turn—4 ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 14: Work in Patt Row 2 across, ending with ch 1, dc in top of turning ch; turn—4 shells; 1 half shell.
Row 15: Work in Pattern Row 1 across, ending with ch 4, sc in last ch-1 space, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—4 ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 16: Work in Patt Row 4 across ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in last sc; turn—4 shells; 1 half shell.
Rows 17–24: Repeat Rows 13–16 (twice)— 4 shells; 1 half shell at end of last row. Do not fasten off.
All Sizes
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each of first 8 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts, hdc in each of next 8 (9, 10, 13, 15) sts, dc in each of next 8 (10, 10, 13, 15) sts—24 (28, 30, 38, 44) sts. Fasten off.
Side Trim
With right side facing, join yarn at top lefthand corner of Left Front, ch 1, working in row-end sts across left edge, work 131 (131, 135, 135, 135) sc evenly spaced across Left Front edge to lower edge of front. Do not
fasten off.
Lower Trim
Row 1: Working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in the first ch, *ch 6, skip next 5 ch, sc in ch at base of next sc; repeat from * across to corner ch; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-6 loops.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 8, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-8 loops.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 10, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-10 loops. Do not fasten off.
Side Trim
Working in row-end sts across right side edge, work 81 sc evenly spaced across to armhole, work 48 (54, 59, 59, 59) sc evenly spaced across armhole edge to shoulder. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work same as Left Front to Shape Waist.
Shape Waist
Row 1: Work in Patt Row 3 across to last ch-2 space, ending with ch 4, skip next 2 dc of shell, dc in next dc; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-4 spaces.
Row 2: Slip st to next ch-4 space, ch 3 (counts as dc), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space (counts as shell), shell in each ch-4 space across, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) shells.
Row 3: Work in Patt Row 1 across, ending with 2 sc in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Row 4: Slip st in next sc and in next ch-4 space, ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space (counts as shell), work in Patt Row 2 across; turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) shells.
Row 5: Work in Patt Row 3 across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-4 spaces.
Row 6–8: Starting with Patt Row 4, work even in Patt—7 (8, 9, 10, 11) shells; and 2 half shells at end of last row.
Row 9: Work in Patt Row 3 across to last ch-2 space, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc before next dc, ch 4, dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 10–12: Starting with Patt Row 4, work even in Patt, ending with Patt Row 2. Back should measures 16” (40.5 cm) from beginning.
Shape Armholes
Row 1: Work in Patt Row 3 across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space, leaving remaining sts unworked; turn—8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 2–4: Repeat Rows 2–4 of Shape Waist—Row 2: 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) shells; Row 3: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) ch-4 spaces and 1 ch-2 space; Row 4: 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) shells and 1 half shell.
Shape Front Neck
Row 5: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-1 space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with ch 2, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—7 (8, 9, 10, 11) ch-4 spaces.
Row 6: Ch 4, shell in each of first 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) ch-4 spaces, ending with, 2 dc in next ch-4 space, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch; turn—5 (6, 7, 8, 9) shells.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in next ch-1 space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across to last ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—5 (6, 7, 8, 9) ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Row 8: Ch 4, 2 dc in first ch-2 space, shell in each of next 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) ch-4 spaces, tr i n next ch-4 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—4 (5, 6, 7, 8) shells; 1 half shell.
Row 9: Slip st in next 2 dc, and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same ch-2 space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—4 (5, 6, 7, 8) ch-4 spaces.
Size S Only
Row 10: Work in Patt Row 4 across, ending with shell in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—4 shells.
Row 11: Slip st to next ch-2 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same ch-2 space, *ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across to last ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn— 3 ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 12: Work in Patt Row 2 across, ending with ch 1, dc in last sc—3 shells; and 1 half shell.
Row 13: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), *2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 4; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—3 ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Row 14: Work in Patt Row 4 across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—3 shells; and 1 half shell.
Rows 15–20: Repeat Rows 11–14 (once); then repeat Rows 11–12 once—3 shells; and 1 half shell at end of last row. Do not fasten off.
Sizes M, L, XL and XXL Only
Row 10: Work in Patt Row 4 across to last ch-4 space, 2 dc in last ch-4 space, ch 1, dc in top of turning ch; turn—4 (5, 6, 7) shells; 1 half shell.
Row 11: Ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in next ch-1 space, *ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across to last ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—4 (5, 6, 7) ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 12: Work in Patt Row 2 across to last ch-4 space, 2 dc in last ch-4 space, ch 1, dc in last sc—3 (4, 5, 6) shells; 2 half shells.
Sizes M, XL and XXL Only
Rows 13–22 (24, 24): Starting with Patt Row 3, work even in patt—4 (5, 6) shells; and 0 (2, 2) half shells at end of last row. Do not fasten off.
Size L Only
Row 13: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), skip next ch-1 space, *2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 4; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn— 4 ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Row 14: Work in Patt Row 4 across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—4 shells; and 1 half Shell
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in next ch-1 space, *ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, to last ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—4 ch-4 spaces; 1 ch-2 space.
Row 16: Work in Patt Row 2 across to last ch-4 space, ending with ch 1, dc in last sc—4 shells; and 1 half shell.
Row 17: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), *2 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 4; repeat from * across, ending with dc in last ch-1 space, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch; turn—4 ch-4 spaces; and 1 ch-2 space.
Rows 18–24: Repeat Rows 14–17 (once); then repeat Rows 14–16 (once)— 4 shells; and 1 half shell at end of last row.
All Sizes
Next Row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip first st, counting each dc and ch as a st, dc in each of next 7 (9, 9, 12, 14) sts, hdc in each of next 8 (9, 10, 13, 15) sts, sc in each of next 8 (9, 10, 12, 14) sts; turn—24 (28, 30, 38, 44) sts. Fasten off.
Side Trim
With right side facing, join yarn at top lefthand corner of Right Front, ch 1, working in row-end sts across left edge, work 131 (131, 135, 135, 135) sc evenly spaced across left edge to lower edge of back. Do not fasten off.
Lower Trim
Row 1: Working across opposite side of foundation ch, sc in the first ch, *ch 6, skip next 5 ch, sc in ch at base of next sc; repeat from * across to corner ch; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-6 loops.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 8, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-8 loops.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 10, sc in next sc; repeat from * across; turn—9 (10, 11, 12, 13) ch-10 loops. Do not fasten off.
Side Trim
Working in row-end sts across right side edge, work 81 sc evenly spaced across to armhole, work 48 (54, 59, 59, 59) sc evenly spaced across armhole edge to shoulder. Fasten off.
SLEEVES (make 2)
Fsc 62 (74, 86, 110, 122).
Rows 1–2: Work same as Back Row 1–2—10 (12, 14, 18, 20) shells at end of last Row 2. Rows 3–10: Work even in patt.
Shape Armhole
Row 11: Slip st to next ch-2 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same space, *ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across; turn, leaving remaining st sunworked—9 (11, 13, 17, 19) ch-4 spaces.
Row 12: Work Patt Row 4 across, ending with shell in last ch-4 space, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—9 (11, 13, 17, 19) shells.
Row 13: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across, ending with 2 dc in last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—8 (10, 12, 16, 18) ch-4 spaces.
All Sizes
Shape Cap
Row 1: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space (counts as shell), shell in each ch-4 space across; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—8 (10, 12, 16, 18) shells.
Row 2: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-4 space, ch 1, 2 sc in same space, *ch 4, 2 sc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across to last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—7 (9, 11, 15, 17) ch-4 spaces.
Row 3: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space (counts as shell), shell in each ch-4 space across; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—7 (9, 11, 15, 17) shells.
Row 4: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 3, dc in same space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * across to last ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked—6 (8, 10, 14, 16) ch-4 spaces.
Rows 5–12 (5–16, 5–16, 5–16, 5–12): Repeat last 4 rows (2 [3, 3, 3, 2]) times.
Size S Only
Rows 13-15: Repeat Rows 1–3—1 shell. Fasten off.
Sizes M and L Only
Row 17: Repeat Row 1—2 (4) shells. Fasten off.
Size XL Only
Row 17: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-4 space, ch 4, shell in each of next 6 ch-4 spaces, ch 1, dc in next ch-4 space. Fasten off.
Size XXL Only
Rows 13–15: Repeat Rows 1–3—11 shells.
Row 16: Slip st in next dc and in next ch-2 space, ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, *ch 4, 2 dc in next ch-2 space; repeat from * 8 times, ch 1, dc in next ch-2 space; turn, leaving remaining sts—9 ch-4 spaces.
Row 17: Slip st to next ch-4 space, ch 4, Shell in each of next 6 ch-4 space, ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Fasten off.
Sleve Trim
With right side facing, working across opposite side of foundation ch, join yarn in first ch.
Rows 1–3: Repeat Rows 1-3 of Lower Trim on Back.
FINISHING
Sew Fronts to Back across shoulders. Sew side and sleeve seams ending at the first row of trim.
Neckband and (Optional) Buttonhole Band
Row 1: With right side facing, join yarn in the first st at lower right front, ch 1, sc in each st across to shoulder seam, work 36 (40, 45, 48, 48) sc evenly spaced across back neck to shoulder seam, sc in each st across to lower edge; turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across; turn. Place a marker on right front edge at beginning of neck shaping for buttonhole.
Row 3 (buttonhole row): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * across, working (ch 5, skip next 4 sts) at marker for optional buttonhole; turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc, 2 sc in each ch-3 space around, working 4 sc in the ch-5 buttonhole loop; turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc each sc across; do not turn. Fasten off.
Row 6: With right side facing, join yarn in first st of Row 5, ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten off. Sew button on left side of band opposite buttonhole.
ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); tr = treble crochet; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; ( ) = work directions in parentheses as indicated; [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.
