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Caron® Simply Soft Tweeds (5 oz/141 g; 250 yds/228 m)
Sizes XS/M L/2XL 3/5XL
Grey Heather Tweeds (23002) 9 10 11 balls
Size U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Safety pins.
SIZES
To fit bust measurementXS/M 28-38" [71-96.5 cm]L/2XL 40-48" [101.5-122 cm]3/5XL 52-62" [132-157.5 cm]
GAUGE
17 sts and 17 rows = 4" [10 cm] in
Body 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.
Note: Tabard is worked in one piece.
Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as hdc.
Ch 151 (159-167).
1st row: (RS) 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 149 (157-165) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. *1 hdcbp around next hdc. 1 hdcfp around next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. 1 hdcbp around next hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. *1 hdcfp around next hdc. 1 hdcbp around next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. 1 hdcfp around next hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows until work from beg measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a 2nd row.
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in next hdc. *Ch 1. Skip next hdc. 1 sc in next hdc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows for Body Pat until work from beg measures 30 (30- 31)" [76 (76-78.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck: Right Side: 1st row:
(RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1.Skip next sc. 1 sc in in next ch-1 sp) 27 (29-31) times. 1 sc in next sc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Rep 2nd row 10 times more. Do not fasten off. Leave safety pin or pull long loop on last st to prevent unraveling.
Left Side: 1st row: (RS). Skip center back 37 sts. Join 2nd ball of yarn with sl st to next sc. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sc as sl st. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Fasten off.
Join Sides: Next row: (RS). Return loop from Right Side back onto hook. Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp) 27 (29-31) times. 1 sc in next sc. Ch 37. 1 sc in next sc of Left Side. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. (1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Skip next sc) 27 (29-31) times. 1 sc in next sc. (Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next ch) 18 times. Ch 1. Skip next ch. 1 sc in next sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in next sc. *Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sts. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
Cont even in Body Pat until work from beg measures 54 (54-56)" [137 (137-142) cm], ending on a WS row.
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st and ch-1 sp to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. *1 hdcbp around next hdc. 1 hdcfp around next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. 1 hdcbp around next hdc. 1 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in next hdc. *1 hdcfp around next hdc. 1 hdcbp around next hdc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. 1 hdcfp around next hdc. 1 hdc in last
hdc. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows until ribbing measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a RS row. Fasten off.
Collar: 1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st in center back neck edge. Ch 2. Work 76 hdc evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first hdc.
2nd rnd: Ch 2. *1 hdcfp around next hdc. 1 hdcbp around next hdc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first hdcfp
Rep 2nd rnd until Collar measures 10" [25.5 cm].
Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Hdc = Half double crochet
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 all 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 all loops on hook
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)(s)
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook