SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Colorama O'Go (6.4 oz/180 g; 228 yds/208 m)
- Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
- First Blush (68009) 2 2 2 3 3 4 O'Gos
- Baja (68013) 1 1 2 2 3 3 O'Go(s)
- Sizes U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) and U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Stitch holder
- Yarn needle
- GAUGE: 10 sc and 11 rows = 4" with larger hook.
- SIZES:
- To fit bust measurement:
- XS/S 28-34"
- M 36-38"
- L 40-42"
- XL 44-46"
- 2/3XL 48-54"
- 4/5XL 56-62"
- FINISHED BUST:
- XS/S 40"
- M 43"
- L 48"
- XL 51"
- 2/3XL 56"
- 4/5XL 62"
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.NOTES:To begin working with the O’Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O’Go meet.
Pull tie to remove
For this pattern, colors can be easily separated by gently pulling apart and cutting at the
color transition. Each color is ready to use. Follow color guide shown in Materials section for
each O’Go (Contrast A to J). You may find it helpful to place each color section in its own resealable (zip lock) bag and label each bag A to J.
Vest is worked flat in 2 pieces using crochet intarsia technique and following chart for color placement.
Ribbing is worked side to side and Front and Back pieces are worked onto long edge of Ribbing.
When working from chart, wind small balls of the colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design. Start new colors at appropriate points. Do not strand yarn across stitches - use intarsia technique. To change color, work to last 2 loops on hook, yoh with new color and pull through 2 loops on hook to complete st and proceed in new color.
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: With C and smaller hook, ch 12.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 11 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. Working in back loop only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Ribbing, when stretched, measures 20 (21 1/2-24-25 1/2-28-31)", ending on a RS row.
Body: Next row: (WS). Ch 1. Work 50 (54-60-64-70-78) sc evenly across long edge of Ribbing. Turn.
Reading RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right, work rows 1 to 22 of Chart I. Fasten off.
Shape armholes: 1st row: (RS). Keeping cont of row 23 of Chart I, skip first 4 (5-6-6-6-9) sts. Join appropriate color with sl st to next st. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work row 23 of chart across next 41 (43-47-51-57-59) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Work chart across to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (3-4-5-7-7) times more. 34 (36-38-40-42-44) sts.**
Work even from Chart I until row 40 (42-42-44-46-48) of chart is complete.
Shape right back neck: 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Work appropriate row of chart across 8 (9-9-10-11-12) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Work chart to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Work chart to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. 6 (7-7-8-9-10) sts.
4th row: Ch 1. Work chart to end of row. Fasten off.
Shape left back neck: 1st row: (RS). Skip next 18 (18-20-20-20-20) sc. Join appropriate color with sl st to next st. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work chart to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. Work chart to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Work chart to end of row. Turn. 6 (7-7-8-9-10) sts.
4th row: Ch 1. Work chart to end of row. Fasten off.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Work even from Chart I until row 36 (38-38-40-42-44) of chart is complete.
Shape left front neck: 1st row: (RS). Ch 1. Work appropriate row of Chart II across 10 (11-12-13-14-15) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Work chart to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Work chart to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 6 (7-8-9-10-11) sts.
Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Work chart to end of row. Turn. (7-8-9-10) sts.
All sizes: Work 3 (3-2-2-2-2) rows even from Chart II. Fasten off.
Shape right front neck: 1st row: (RS). Skip next 14 sc. Join appropriate color with sl st to next st. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. Work Chart II to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. Work chart to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. Work chart to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 6 (7-8-9-10-11) sts.
Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Ch 1. Work chart to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn. (7-8-9-10) sts.
All sizes: Work 3 (3-2-2-2-2) rows even from Chart II. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder and side seams.
Neck edging: 1st rnd: (RS). With smaller hook, join C with sl st at right shoulder seam. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first st. Turn.
2nd rnd: (WS). Ch 1. Working in back loop only, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
3rd rnd: (RS). Ch 1. Working in back loop only, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Armhole edging: 1st rnd: (RS). With smaller hook, join C with sl st at side seam. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly around armhole edge. Join with sl st to first st. Turn.
2nd rnd: (WS). Ch 1. Working in back loop only, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Turn.
3rd rnd: (RS). Ch 1. Working in back loos only, work 1 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
Rem = Remain(s)(ing)
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
Yoh = Yarn over hook
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side