SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Caron® Simply Soft™
• Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
• Fuchsia - 5 5 6 6 7 8 balls
• Sizes U.S. G/6 (4 mm) and U.S. H/8 (5 mm) crochet hooks or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle

SIZES
To fit bust measurement
XS/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 bust
XS/S 40" [101.5 cm]
M 44" [112 cm]
L 48" [122 cm]
XL 53" [134.5 cm]
2/3XL 60" [152.5 cm]
4/5XL 68" [172.5 cm]

GAUGE
13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger hook.

DIRECTIONS:

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: Ch 2 at beg of rows does not count as hdc.

BACK
With smaller hook, ch 12.
1st row: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 10 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row (bar is below loops normally worked on WS - see diagram) in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures 17 (19-21-23-27-31)" [43 (48-53.5- 58.5-68.5-78.5) cm], ending on a RS row. Do not fasten off. Do not turn. Change to larger hook and proceed as follows:
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 56 (62- 68-76-88-100) hdc evenly across long edge of ribbing. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: (Inc row) Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 1 (6-2-7-8-9) hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 4 (4-5-5-6-7) hdc. Rep from * to last 0 (1-0-3-3-3) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 0 (1-0-3-3-3) hdc. Turn. 67 (73-79-87-99-111) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of _ rst 3 (4-3-3-3-3) sts. *Popcorn in next st. 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 4 (5-4-4-4-4) sts. Popcorn in next st. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 5 (6-5-5-5-5) sts. *Popcorn in next st (push popcorn sts worked on WS rows to RS of work). 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 2 (3-2-2-2-2) sts. 1 sc in each of last 2 (3-2-2-2-2) sts. Turn.
3rd to 6th rows: As 1st and 2nd rows twice.
7th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
8th row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end
of row. Turn.
9th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg measures 13 (13-13-14-14-14)" [33 (33-33-35.5-35.5-35.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape armholes: Next row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 5 (6-7-9-7-9) sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same st as last sl st. 1 hdc in each st to last 4 (5-6-8-6-8) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 59 (63-67-71-87-95) sts.

Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL only:
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Next row: (WS). Sl st in each of first (7-9) sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same st as last sl st. 1 hdc in each st to last (6-8) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. (75-79) sts.

All sizes: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn. 57 (61-65-69-73-77) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of the row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 5 (5-5-6-5-6) times more. 47 (51-55-57-63-65) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until armhole measures approx 7 1/2 (8- 8- 8 1/2- 9- 10)" [19 (20.5-20.5-21.5-23-25.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT
**With smaller hook, ch 12.
1st row: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 10 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures 8 (9- 10 1/2- 11 1/2- 13 1/2- 15 1/2)" [20.5 (23-26.5-29-34.5-39.5) cm], ending on a RS row. Do not fasten off.
Do not turn.

Change to larger hook and proceed as follows:
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 26 (30-34-38-44-50) hdc evenly across long edge of ribbing. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: (Inc row). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 3 (2-4-3-2-6) hdc. *2 hdc in next hdc. 1 hdc in each of next 2 (3-3-4-5-5) hdc. Rep from * to last 2 (0-2-0-0-2) hdc. 1 hdc in each of last 2 (0-2-0-0-2) hdc. Turn. 33 (37-41-45-51-57) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 (2-2-2-3-2) sts. *Popcorn in next st. 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 3 (3-3-3-4-3) sts. Popcorn in next st. 1 sc in each st to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of next 4 (4-4-4-5-4) sts. *Popcorn in next st (push popcorn sts worked on WS rows to RS of work). 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 1 (1- 1-1-2-1) st(s). 1 sc in each of last 1(1-1-1-2-1) st(s). Turn.
3rd to 6th rows: As 1st and 2nd rows twice.
7th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
8th row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
9th row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg measures 13 (13- 11 1/2- 12 1/2- 12- 12)" [33 (33-29-32-30.5-30.5) cm],ending on a WS row.**

Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Neck Shaping: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. (40-44-50-56) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows (1-1-2-2) time(s) more. (39-43-48-54) sts.

Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL only:
Shape Armhole and Neck: 1st row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc to last 4 (5-6-8) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 28 (31-32-34) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Shape Armhole and Neck: 1st row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to last (6-8) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. (41-45) sts.
2nd row: Sl st in each of first (7-9) hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. (35-37) sts
All sizes: Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn. 26 (29-32-33-35) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 5 (5-5-6-5-6) times more. 16 (19-20-20-23-23) sts.
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-4-4-6-6) times more. 13 (15-15-15-16-16) sts. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Right Front.

Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Neck Shaping: 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn. (40-44-50-56) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows (1-1-2-2) time(s) more. (39-43-48-54) sts.

Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL only:
Shape Armhole and Neck: 1st
row: Sl st in each of _ rst 5 (6-7-9) hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same st as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. 28 (31-32-34) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
Shape Armhole and Neck: 1st row: Sl st in each of first (7-9) hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same st as last
sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. (41-45) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to last (6-8) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. (35-37) sts.
All sizes: Next row: (RS). Ch 2.Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog. Turn. 26 (29-30- 32-33-35) sts.

Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 5 (5-5-6-5-6) times more. 16 (19-20-20-23-23) sts.
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-4-4-6-6) times more. 13 (15-15-15-16-16) sts. Fasten off.

SLEEVES
With smaller hook, ch 12.
1st rnd: 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 10 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until ribbing (when slightly stretched) measures 7 1/2 (8-9-9-10-10)" 19 (20.5-23-23-25.5-25.5) cm], ending on a RS row. Do not fasten off . Do not turn.
Change to larger hook and proceed as follows:
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 24 (26-30-30-32-32) hdc evenly across long edge of ribbing. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: (Inc row). Ch 2. 3 hdc in first hdc. 2 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 49 (53-61-61-65-65) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in first st. *Popcorn in next st. 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last 4 sts. Popcorn in next st. 1 sc in each of next 3 sts. Turn. Rep last row 5 times more, pushing
Popcorn sts worked on WS rows to RS of work.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Work 1 hdc in horizontal bar created below st in previous row in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. Rep last row until work from beg measures 18" [45.5 cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape top: 1st row: (RS). Sl st in each of first 5 (6-7-7-9-9) sts. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same st as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 4 (5-6-6-8-8) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 41 (43-49-49-49-49) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. 39 (41-47-47-47-47) sts. Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 5 (4-6-8- 9-9) times more to 29 (33-35-29-29-29) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. Rep last row 6 (8-8-4-4-4) times more to 15 (15-17-17-19-19) sts. Fasten off .

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Collar: 1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at lower edge of Right Front. Ch 1. Work 1 row of sc evenly up Right Front, across back neck edge and down Left Front. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. (does not count as hdc). 1 hdc in back loop of each sc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2 (does not count as hdc). *Work 1 hdc into horizontal bar created below st in previous row (bar is below loops normally worked on WS). Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Collar measures 5" [12.5 cm]. Fasten off. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Hdc2tog = Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Inc = Increase(ing)
Pat = Pattern
Popcorn = Work 4 dc into next stitch. Drop loop from hook. Insert hook from front to back into first dc of 4 dc group. Pull dropped loop through stitch. Ch 1 to secure popcorn.
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Yoh = Yarn over hook
WS = Wrong side