CROCHET TIE-FRONT TEE

ABBREVIATIONS

Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue
Hdcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at back of work, inserting hook from right to left. Yoh and draw through 3 loops on hook.
Hdcfp = Yoh and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. Yoh and draw through 3 loops on hook.
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sc2tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the
instructions will be written thus ( ).
Note: Front and Back are worked from side to side.
FRONT
**Ch 71 (71-74-74-78-78).
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 70 (70-73-73-77-77) sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.** Rep 2nd row until work from beg
measures 5¾ (6¾-7¾-8½-10½- 12¼)” [14.5 (17-19.5-21.5-26.5- 31) cm], ending on a WS row. Cont for First Tie.
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Do not turn. Ch 26. Turn.
Next row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 25 ch. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 95 (95-98-98-102-102) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until First Tie measures 2″ [5 cm] wide, ending on a WS row. First Tie complete. Cont for Keyhole:
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 68 (68-71-71-75-75) sc. Sc2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Cont working on 69 (69-72-72-76- 76) sc as follows:
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 68 (68- 71-71-75-75) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc2tog. Turn. 67 (67-70- 70-74-74) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 66 (66- 69-69-73-73) sc.
Next 4 rows: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 67 (67-70-70-74-74) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 68 (68-71-71-75-75) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Turn. 69 (69- 72-72-76-76) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. 70 (70-73-73-77-77) sc.
Keyhole complete. Cont as follows for Second Tie:
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Do not turn. Ch 26. Turn.
Next row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each of next 25 ch. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. 95 (95-98- 98-102-102) sc.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until Second Tie
measures 2″ [5 cm] wide, ending on a WS row. Second Tie complete.
Cont as follows for rem of Front:
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 70 (70-73-73-77-77) sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg
measures 18½ (20½-22½-24-28- 31½)” [47 (52-57-61-71-80) cm], ending on a WS row.
Fasten off.
BACK
Rep from ** to ** as given for Front. Rep 2nd row until work from beg measures 18½ (20½-22½-24-28- 31½)” [47 (52-57-61-71-80) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Assembly
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 (21.5-23-24-24-25.5) cm] down from shoulder seams on Front and Back. Sew sides to markers.
Note: All rnds are joined with sl st to first st.
SLEEVES
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to armhole at side seam.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Work 56 (60-64-66- 66-70) sc evenly around armhole. Join.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join.  Rep 2nd rnd until Sleeve measures 2″ [5 cm].

Next rnd: Ch 1. *1 hdcfp around  next st. 1 hdcbp around next st. Rep from * around. Join.
Rep last rnd until Sleeve measures 3″ [7.5 cm]. Fasten off.
Neck Edging
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to shoulder seam at neck edge.
1st rnd: Ch 1. Work sc evenly around neck opening. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.