SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Simply Soft O'Go, Blueberry/Soft Blue (4-6, see measurements below)
- U.S. Size H/8 (5 mm) Crochet Hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Stitch Markers
- Yarn Needle
- MEASUREMENTS:
- O'Gos Required
- XS/S (4 Skeins)
- M (4 Skeins)
- L (5 Skeins)
- XL (5 Skeins)
- 2/3XL (6 Skeins)
- 4/5XL (6 Skeins)
- The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus: XS/S (M / L / XL / 2/3XL / 4/5XL)
- To fit bust measurement
- 28-34 (36-38 / 40-42 / 44-46 / 48-54 / 56-62)"
- Finished bust
- (38 / 42 / 48 / 52 / 58 / 62)"
- GAUGE: 14 sts and 12 rows = 4" in hdchb pat.
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. Start Stitching.
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 and B). You may find it helpful to place each color section in its own resealable (zip lock) bag and label each bag A and B.
Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
When changing colors, do not break yarn. Carry yarn not in use loosely up side of work.
To change color, work to last loops on hook and draw new color through last loops, then proceed in new color.
Garment is worked side to side.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Hdchb = Work 1 hdc into horizontal bar created below in previous row (bar is below loops normally worked on WS - SEE DIAGRAM 1)
Hdchb2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in horizontal bar of next stitch) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
Scbl = Single crochet in back loop only of next stitch
STRIPE PAT I
1st and 2nd rows: With B, ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd and 4th rows: With A, ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
These 4 rows form Stripe Pat I.
STRIPE PAT II
1st and 2nd rows: With A, ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd and 4th rows: With B, ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
These 4 rows form Stripe Pat II.
BACK
**Beg at right edge and A, ch 28 (28-28-29-32-34).
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 26 (26-26-27-30-32) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (5-1-1-1-1) time(s) more.
Shape shoulder: 1st row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to last st. 2 hdchb in last st. Turn. 27 (27-27-28-31-33) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 2 hdchb in first st. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn. 28 (28-28-29-32-34) sts.
3rd row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (4-6-6-6-6) times more, then 2nd row once. 34 (33-35-36-39-41) sts.
Shape right side: 1st row: (WS). Ch 49. 1 hdc in 3rd ch fom hook and each of next 46 ch. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. 81 (80-82-83-86-88) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 2 hdchb in first st. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (7-7-8-9-7) times more. 87 (88-90-92-96-96) sts.
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 9 (9-11-11-11-17) times more.** Break A, leaving long end for sewing.
Proceed in Stripe Pat I as follows:
Shape right back neck: 1st row: (RS). Skip first 2 hdc. Join B with sl st to next st. Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn. PM at end of row. 84 (85-87-89-93-93) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
First 2 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat I, rep last row until work from marker measures approx 7 1/2 (7 1/2-8 1/2-8 1/2-9 1/2-9 1/2)", ending with 1 row of A (RS).
Next row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to last st. 2 scbl in last st. Join B. Break A. Turn.
SHAPE LEFT BACK NECK AND LEFT SHOULDER
1st row: (RS). With B, ch 4. 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and next ch. 1 hdc in back loops only of each st to end of row. Turn. 87 (88-90-92-96-96) sts.
***2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 8 (8-10-10-10-16) times more.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (7-7-8-9-7) times more. 81 (80-82-83-86-88) sts.
Shape left side: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdchb2tog. 1 hdchb in each st to last 47 hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdchb2tog. 1 hdchb in each st to to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (4-6-6-6-6) times more. 27 (27-27-28-31-33) sts.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to last 2 sts. Hdchb2tog. Turn. 26 (26-26-27-30-32) hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdchb in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 3 (5-1-1-1-1) time(s) more. Fasten off. ***
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back, substituting B for A and A for B.
Proceed in Stripe Pat II as follows:
Shape left front neck: 1st row: (RS). Skip first 10 hdc. Join A with sl st to next hdc. Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to last 2 sts. Sc2tog. Turn.
First 2 rows of Stripe Pat are complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat II, proceed as follows:
3rd row: Ch 1. Sc2tog. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last row until total number of rows of Stripe Pat II is 3 rows less than Back and ending with 1 row of A (RS).
Next row: (WS). Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to last sc. 2 scbl in last st. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to last st. 2 scbl in last st. Turn. Break B.
Shape right front neck and right shoulder: 1st row: (RS). With A, ch 12. 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each of next 9 ch. 1 hdc in back loops of each st to end of row. Turn. 87 (88-90-92-96-96) sts.
Rep from *** to *** as given for Back, substituting A for B.
FINISHING
Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams. Sew side and sleeve seams.
NECKBAND
With A, ch 8.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 7 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
First 2 rows of Stripe Pat I are complete.
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat I, rep last row until work, when slightly stretched, measures length to fit around neck edge. Fasten off.
Beg at left shoulder, sew neck edging around neck edge matching stripes at Front. Sew neckband seam.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Hdc = Half double crochet
Hdchb = Work 1 hdc into horizontal bar created below in previous row (bar is below loops normally worked on WS)
Hdchb2tog = (Yoh and draw up a loop in horizontal bar of next stitch) twice. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook
PM = Place marker
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right sideSc = Single crochet
Scbl = Single crochet in back loop only
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong sideYoh = Yarn over hook