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Caron Simply Soft (6 oz/170.1 g; 315 yds/288 m)
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
Gold (39782) 2 3 3 4 4 5 balls
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
SIZE
To fit bust measurementXS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm]M 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm]L 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm]XL 44-46" [112-117 cm]2/3XL 48-54" [122-137 cm]4/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]Finished bustXS/S 40" [101.5 cm]M 43" [109 cm]L 46 " [117 cm]XL 52" [132 cm]2/3XL 58" [147.5 cm]4/5XL 65" [165 cm]
GAUGE
13 sts and 10 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pat.
INSTRUCTIONS
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 color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
FRONT
**Ch 67 (72-77-87-97-107).
1st row: (RS). 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 ch. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 ch. 1 dc in each of next 3 ch. Rep from * to last ch. 1 dc in last ch.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 dc. *2 sc in ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * to last dc. 1 sc in top of ch 3. Turn. 65 (70-75-85-95-105) sc.
3rd row: Ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. *Ch 2. Skip next 2 sc. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows for pat until piece measures approx 12 (12-12-13-14-14)" [30.5 (30.5-30.5-33-35.5-35.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape armholes: 1st row: Sl st in each of first 9 sc. Ch 5 (counts as dc. Ch 2). *Skip next 2 sc. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. Ch 2. Rep from * to last 11 sc. Skip next 2 sc. 1 dc in next sc.
Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *2 sc in next ch-2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 3 dc. Rep from * to last ch-2 sp. 2 sc in ch-2 sp. 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-5. Turn. 49 (54-59-69-79-89) sc.
3rd row: Ch 5 (counts as dc. Ch 2).
*Skip next 2 sc. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. Ch 2. Rep from * to last 3 sc. Skip next 2 sc. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.**
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until armhole measures approx 5½ (5½-6-6-6½-6½)" [14 (14-15-15-16.5-16.5) cm], ending on a 3rd row.
Shape neck: Right side: 1st row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 11 (11-15-15-20-20) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Work 4 rows even in pat over these 11 (11-15-15-20-20) sts. Fasten off.
Left side: With WS facing, skip next 27 (32-29-39-39-49) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st.
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 sc in same st as last sl st. 1 sc in each of next
10 (10-14-14-19-19) sts. Turn.
Work 4 rows even in pat over these 11 (11-15-15-20-20) sts.
Fasten off.
BACK
Work from ** to ** as given for Front.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until armholes measure same length as Front to shoulders. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Armbands: 1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st to side edge of armhole. Ch 1. Work 60 (60-64-64-68-68) sc evenly along side edge of Armhole. Turn.
2nd row: 1 sl st in each sc across. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sl st across. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until Armband measures approx 2½" [6 cm] (width to fit unworked sts of Armhole shaping).
Fasten off. Sew side edges of Armbands to armhole shaping.
Neck edging: 1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st to top left shoulder seam. Ch 2. Work 1 rnd of hdc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. *Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous rnd (see diagram-which shows WS). Rep from * around. Join with sl st to ch 2.
Rep last rnd once more. Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side