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Branching Out Crochet Sweater

by Caron |

Item # 212111555P26
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SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

  • Caron® Simply Soft™
  • Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
  • Fuchsia (39764) 7 8 9 9 10 11 balls
  • Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Stitch markers
  • SIZES
  • To fit bust measurement
  • Extra-Small/Small: 28-34"
  • Medium: 36-38"
  • Large : 40-42"
  • Extra-Large: 44-46"
  • 2/3 Extra-Large: 48-54"
  • 4/5 Extra-Large: 56-62"
  • Finished bust
  • Extra-Small/Small: 42"
  • Medium: 45 1/2"
  • Large: 49"
  • Extra-Large: 53"
  • 2/3X-Large: 57"
  • 4/5X-Large : 62"
  • Gauge: 13 hdc and 10 rows = 4"

DIRECTIONS:

    The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same order throughout the pattern. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.

    Cable Panel (worked over 20 sts)
    See Chart on page 5.
    Note: Ch-1 sp does not count as st. See diagram on page 5.
    1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. Cr6B. Ch 1. Cr6F. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in next hdc.
    2nd row: (WS). 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 6 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 6 sts. 1 hdc in next hdc.
    3rd row: 1 hdc in next hdc. Cr6B. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. Cr6F. 1 hdc in next hdc.
    4th row: 1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 9 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcbp around each of next 9 sts. 1 hdc in next hdc.
    5th to 8th rows: Rep 1st to 4th rows once more.
    9th row: 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. Dcfp2tog. Cr6B. Ch 1. Cr6F. Dcfp2tog.1 dcfp around next st. 2 hdc in next hdc.
    10th row: 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 5 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 hdc in each of next 3 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 5 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc.
    11th row: 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. Cr5B. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcfp around each of next 3 sts. Cr5F. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc.
    12th row: 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 8 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcbp around each of next 8 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc.
    13th row: 1 hdc in next hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. Dcfp2tog. Cr5B. Ch 1. Cr5F. Dcfp2tog.1 dcfp around next st. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc.
    14th row: 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 5 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. Ch 1. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 5 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc.
    15th row: 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. Cr5B. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Cr5F. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc.
    16th row: 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 7 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcbp around each of next 7 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc.
    17th row: 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcfp around next st. Dcfp2tog. Cr4B. Ch 1. Cr4F. Dcfp2tog. 1 dcfp around next st. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc.
    18th row: 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. Ch 1. 1 hdc in each of next 2 sts. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc.
    19th row: 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. Cr4B. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Cr4F. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc.
    20th row: 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 6 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcbp around each of next 6 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc.
    21st row: 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Dcfp2tog. Cr4B. Ch 1. Cr4F. Dcfp2tog. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc.
    22nd row: 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. Ch 1. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc.
    23rd row: 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. Cr3B. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcfp around each of next 2 sts. Cr3F. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc.
    24th row: 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 5 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcbp around each of next 5 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc.
    25th row: 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Dcfp2tog. Cr3B. Ch 1. Cr3F. Dcfp2tog. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc.
    26th row: 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in next st. Ch 1. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dcbp around each of next 3 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc.
    27th row: 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. Cr3B. 1 dcfp around next st. Ch 1. 1 dcfp around next st. Cr3F. 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc.
    28th row: 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. Ch 1. 1 dcbp around each of next 4 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc.
    29th row: 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Skip next st. Cr3B. Ch 1. Cr3F. Skip next st. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 5 hdc.
    30th row: 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in next st. Ch 1. 1 hdc in next st. 1 dcbp around each of next 2 sts. 1 hdc in each of next 7 hdc.
    31st row: 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Skip next st. Cr2B. Ch 1. Cr2F. Skip next st. 2 hdc in next hdc.1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc.
    BODY
    Notes: Join all rnds with sl st to first st. Turn at end of each rnd.
    Sweater is worked top down.
    Ch 2 at beg of rnd does not count as st.
    Beg at neck edge, ch 80. Join with sl st to first ch to form a ring, taking care not to twist chain. PM for beg of rnd.
    1st rnd: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in back bump of each ch around. Join. Turn. 80 hdc.
    2nd rnd: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in first st. 1 dcbp. *1 hdc in next st. 1 dcbp. Rep from * around. Join. Turn.
    3rd rnd: Ch 2. *1 dcfp. 1 hdc in next st. Rep from * around. Join. Turn.
    4th rnd: Ch 2. *2 hdc in next st. 1 hdc in each of next 19 sts. Rep from * around. Join. 84 hdc.
    Proceed in Cable Panel as follows:
    1st rnd: (RS). Ch 2. *2 hdc in next hdc. Work 1st row of Cable Panel across next 20 hdc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 88 sts.
    2nd rnd: (WS). Ch 2. *Work 2nd row of Cable Panel. 2 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 96 sts.
    3rd rnd: Ch 2. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Work 3rd row of Cable Panel. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 1/4 sts.
    4th rnd: Ch 2. *Work 4th row of Cable Panel. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 1/2 sts.
    5th rnd: Ch 2. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 6 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Work 5th row of Cable Panel. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 120 sts.
    6th rnd: Ch 2. *Work 6th row of Cable Panel. 2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 8 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 128 sts.
    7th rnd: Ch 2. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 10 hdc. 2 hdc in next hdc. Work 7th row of Cable Panel. Rep from * around. Join. Turn. 136 sts.
    Cable Panel is now in position.
    Cont in same manner, inc 8 sts (as before) on every rnd until there are 1/4 (200-216-248-232- 312) sts.
    Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL only: Next rnd: (WS). Ch 2. *Work appropriate row of Cable Panel. 1 hdc in each hdc to next Cable Panel. Rep from * around. Join. Turn.
    Next rnd: Ch 2. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc before Cable Panel. 2 hdc in next hdc. Work appropriate row of Cable Panel. Rep from * around. Join. Turn.Rep last 2 rnds 3 (3-3-1/4) time(s) more. 216 (232-248-264- 288) sts.
    All sizes: Cont even until all 31 rows of Cable Panel pat have been completed. Join. Turn.
    Next rnd: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Fasten off.
    Divide for Body and Sleeves:
    With RS facing, skip first 37 (40- 43/45-52-58) sc. Join yarn with sl st to next sc.
    Proceed as follows:
    1st rnd: (RS - dividing rnd). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 68 (74-80- 88-92-98) sc for Front. Ch 2. Skip next 40 (42-44-46-52-56) sc for Left Sleeve. 1 hdc in each of next 68 (74-80-88-92-98) sc for Back. Ch 2. Skip last 40 (42-44-46-52- 56) sc for Right Sleeve. Join. Turn. PM between last 2 ch for beg of rnd.
    2nd rnd: (WS). Sl st in each of first 2 ch. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc, working 2 hdc in next ch-2 sp. 1 hdc in last ch. Join. Turn. 140 (1/2-1/4- 180-188-202) hdc for Body.
    3rd rnd: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
    Rep last rnd until work from dividing rnd measures 9 (10-11- 11-14-15)", ending on a WS rnd.
    Ribbing: Next rnd: (RS). Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st. Turn.
    Next rnd: (WS). Ch 2. *1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st.
    Rep last 2 rnds twice more. Fasten off.
    SLEEVES
    With RS facing, join yarn with sl st to 2nd ch at underarm.
    1st rnd: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as sl st. 1 hdc in each of next 40 (42-44-46-52-56) sc for Sleeve. 1 hdc in last ch. Join. 42 (44-46- 48-54-58) hdc. PM for beg of rnd. Turn.
    Turning at end of each rnd, proceed as follows:
    Next 6 (6-5-5-3-3) rnds: 1 hdc in each hdc around. Join. Turn.
    Next rnd: Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Join. Turn.
    Rep last 7 (7-6-6-4-4) rnds 4 (4-4- 5-6-7) times more. 32 (34-36-36- 40-42) sts.
    Next rnd: 1 hdc in each st around. Join. Turn.
    Rep last rnd until work from dividing rnd measures 13", ending on a WS rnd.
    Ribbing: Next rnd: (RS). Ch 2. *1 dcfp around next hdc. 1 hdc in next hdc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st.
    Next rnd: (WS). Ch 2. *1 hdc in next hdc. 1 dcbp around next st. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first st.
    Rep last 2 rnds twice more. Fasten off.
    FINISHING
    Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Sew underarm seams.




    ABBREVIATIONS
    Approx = Approximately
    Beg = Begin(ning)(s)
    Ch = Chain(s)
    Cr2F = Skip next stitch. 1 trfp around next stitch. Working in front of work, 1 trfp around skipped stitch.
    Cr2B = Skip next stitch. 1 trfp around next stitch. Working in back of work, 1 trfp around skipped stitch.
    Cr3F = Skip next 2 stitches. 1 trfp around next stitch. Working in front of work, 1 trfp around each of skipped 2 stitches.
    Cr3B = Skip next stitch. 1 trfp around each of next 2 stitches. Working in back of work, 1 trfp around skipped stitch.
    Cr4F = Skip next 2 stitches. 1 trfp around each of next 2 stitches. Working in front of work, 1 trfp around each of skipped 2 stitches.
    Cr4B = Skip next 2 stitches. 1 trfp around each of next 2 stitches. Working in back of work, 1 trfp around each of skipped 2 stitches.
    Cr5F = Skip next 3 stitches. 1 trfp around each of next 2 stitches. Working in front of work, 1 trfp around each of skipped 3 stitches.
    Cr5B = Skip next 2 stitches. 1 trfp around each of next 3 stitches. Working in back of work, 1 trfp around each of skipped 2 stitches.
    Cr6F = Skip next 3 stitches. 1 trfp around each of next 3 stitches. Working in front of work, 1 trfp around each of skipped 3 stitches.
    Cr6B = Skip next 3 stitches. 1 trfp around each of next 3 stitches. Working in back of work, 1 trfp around each of skipped 3 stitches.
    Cont = Continue(ity)
    Dcbp = 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 2 loops on hook) twice.
    Dcfp = Yoh and draw up a look around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice.
    Dcfp2tog = (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 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
    Hdc = Half double crochet
    Hdc2tog = Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
    Inc = Increase(s)
    Pat = Pattern
    PM = Place marker
    Rep = Repeat
    Rnd(s) = Round(s)
    Sl st = Slip stitch
    Sp(s) = Space(s)
    St(s) = Stitch(es)
    Trfp = (Yoh) twice and draw up a loop around post of next stitch at front of work, inserting hook from right to left. (Yoh and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.
    Yoh = Yarn over hook

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