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Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
Caron® Simply Soft® (Heathers: 5 oz/141.7 g; 250 yds/228 m)
3 4 4 5 5 5 balls
Caron® Simply Soft® (Solids: 6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)
3 3 4 4 5 5 balls
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker.
SIZES
To fit bust/chest 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/chest
Extra-Small/Small 36" [91.5 cm]
Medium 39½" [100 cm]
Large 43½" [110.5 cm]
Extra-Large 48" [122 cm]
2/3 X-Large 54" [137 cm]
4/5 X-Large 62"[157.5 cm]
GAUGE
13 sts and 11 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pattern.
DIRECTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
BACK
**Ribbing: Ch 10.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 9 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures 18 (19¾-21¾-24-27-31)" [45.5 (50-55-61-68.5-78.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Do notfasten off. Do not turn.
Next row: (WS). Ch 1. Work 59 (65- 71-79-89-101) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st.
*1 dc in next st. 1 sc in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row, working last sc in top of ch 3. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for pat until work from lower edge measures 15 (15- 15-15½-15½-15½)" [38 (38-38- 39.5-39.5-39.5) cm] for Her Version or 16 16-16-16½-16½-16½)" [40.5 (40.5-40.5-42-42-42) cm] for His Version, ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Shape armholes: Next row: (RS).
Skip first 4 (6-6-8-12-16) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Pat across next 50 (52-58-62-64-68) sts.
Turn. Leave rem 4 (6-6-8-12-16) sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.**
Rep last row 3 (3-5-7-7-7) times more. 43 (45-47-47-49-53) sts rem.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures 8 (8½-9-9-9½-10)" [20.5 (22.5-23-23-24.5-25.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
Turn.
Shape shoulders: Next row: (RS).
Skip first 6 sts. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Pat across next 30 (32- 34-34-36-40) sts. Fasten off. Turn.
Leave rem 6 sts unworked.
Next row: Skip first 5 (5-6-6-6- 7) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Beg in same sp as last sl st, pat across next 21 (23-23-23-25-27) sts. Fasten off.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Shape left neck: 1st row: (RS).
Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat across 20 (21-24-26-27-29) sts. Sc2tog (neck edge).
Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-1-2-2-2) time(s) more. 19 (20-20-19-20-22) sts rem. Work 1 row even in pat.
Dec 1 st at neck edge only on next row and following alt rows 7 (8-7- 6-7-8) times more. 11 (11-12-12- 12-13) sts rem.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row. Fasten off. Turn.
Shape left shoulder: Next row:
(RS). Skip first 6 sts. Join yarn with sl st to next dc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Pat to end of row.
Fasten off.
Shape right neck: With RS facing, skip center st. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Ch 1. Sc2tog over same st as last sl st and next st. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-1-2-2-2) time(s) more. 19 (20-20-19-20-22) sts rem. Work 1 row even in pat.
Dec 1 st at neck edge only on next row and following alt rows 7 (8-7- 6-7-8) times more. 11 (11-12-12-12-13) sts rem.
Cont even in pat until armhole measures same length as Back to shoulder, ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Turn.
Shape right shoulder: Next row:
(RS). Ch 1. Pat across first 6 sts. Fasten off. Leave rem sts unworked.
FINISHING
Sew right shoulder seam.
Neckband: 1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at neck edge of left shoulder. Ch 1. Work 22 (24-24- 26-28-30) sc down left front neck edge. Work 1 sc in center skipped st. Place marker on center st. Work 22 (24-24-26-28-30) sc up right front neck edge and 22 (24-24-26- 26-28) sc across back neck edge. 67 (73-73-79-83-89) sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to center 3 sts. Sc3tog (keeping marker n position on rem center st). 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 3 times more. Fasten off.
Sew left shoulder and neckband seam.
Armbands (make 2)
Ch 6.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 5 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sctbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Armband (when stretched) measures length to fit along armhole edge, sewing in place as you work. Fasten off.
Sew side and armband seams.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dc = Double crochet
Inc = Increase(ing)
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sctbl = Single crochet in back loop only of next stitch
Sc2(3)tog = Draw up a loop in each of next 2(3) stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook