SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron® Colorama Halo O’Go (8 oz/227 g; 481 yds/440 m)_x000B_Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL_x000B_Harbour Frost (28003) 3 4 4 5 5 5 O'Gos
- Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
SIZES:
To fit chest 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 chest
XS/S 44" [112 cm]
M 48" [122 cm]
L 52" [132 cm]
XL 56" [142 cm]
2/3XL 60" [152.5 cm]
4/5XL 66" [167.5 cm]
GAUGE:
12 sts and 10 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Texture Pat.
DIRECTIONS:
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.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 crocheting.
Ch 2 at beg of row does not count as st.
Body is worked in one piece to armholes, at which point Backs and Fronts are worked separately.
BODY
**Ribbing
Ch 9.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 8 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until ribbing measures 43 (47-51-54-59-64)" [109 (119.5-129.5-137-150-162.5) cm], when slightly stretched, ending on a WS row. (Do not fasten off)
Next row: (RS). Ch 1. Work 129 (143-153-161-177-193) sc evenly across side edge of Ribbing. Turn.
Proceed in Texture Pat as follows:
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Last 2 rows form Texture Pat.
Cont in Texture Pat until work from beg measures 22" [56 cm], ending on a WS row.
Divide for armholes:
LEFT FRONT: Shape armhole and front: Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc3tog. 1 hdc in each of next 24 (28-30-32-34-36) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 25 (29-31-33-35-37) sts.
Next row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc3tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 23 (27-29-31-33-35) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 0 (0-1-1-2-3) time(s) more. 23 (27-27-29-29-29) sts.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 22 (26-26-28-28-28) sts.
3rd row: Ch 2. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row. 21 (25-25-27-27-27) sts.
Rep these 4 rows 3 (4-4-4-4-4) times more. 15 (17-17-19-19-19) sts.
Cont even in Texture Pat until armhole measures 9 (9-10-10-11-11 1/2)" [23 (23-25.5-25.5-28-29) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
BACK
With RS facing, Skip next 8 (8-8-8-12-16) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each of next 58 (64-70-74-78-82) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 59 (65-71-75-79-83) sts.
Cont even in Texture Pat until armhole measures 9 (9-10-10-11-11 1/2)" [23 (23-25.5-25.5-28-29) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT:
1st row: (RS). Skip next 8 (8-8-8-12-16) sts. Join yarn with sl st to next st. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each st to last 3 sts. Hdc3tog. Turn. 25 (29-31-33-35-37) sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc3tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 23 (27-27-29-29-29) sts.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn. 22 (26-26-28-28-28) sts.
3rd row: Ch 2. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row. 21 (25-25-27-27-27) sts.
Rep these 4 rows 3 (4-4-4-4-4) times more. 15 (17-17-19-19-19) sts.
Cont even in Texture Pat until armhole measures 9 (9-10-10-11-11 1/2)" [23 (23-25.5-25.5-28-29) cm], ending on a WS row. Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Ribbing: Ch 9.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 8 sts.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd row until ribbing measures 9 1/2 (9 1/2 -11-11-12 1/2 -12 1/2)" [24 (24-28-28-32-32) cm], when lightly stretched, ending on a WS row. (Do not fasten off)
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 29 (29-33-33-37-37) hdc evenly across long edge of ribbing.
Proceed in Texture Pat as follows:
1st row: (WS). Ch 1. Sl st in first st. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first st. 1 hdc in each st to last st. 2 hdc in last st. Turn. 31 (31-35-35-39-39) hdc.
3rd row: Ch 2. *1 dc in next st. Sl st in next st. Rep from * to last st. 1 dc in last st. Turn.
4th row: As 2nd row. 33 (33-37-37-41-41) hdc.
Rep these 4 rows 6 (6-6-6-6-7) times more, then rep 1st and 2nd rows 0 (0-0-0-1-1) time more. 57 (57-61-61-67-71) sts.
Cont even in Texture Pat until Sleeve measures 18 1/2 (18 1/2-18-18-17-17)" [47 (47-45.5-45.5-43-43) cm] from beg, ending on a WS row. PM at each end of last row.
Work a further 2 (2-2-2-4-6) rows even in Texture Pat. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Neck Edging: 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: (WS). Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep 2nd row until Neck Edging measures 4 (4-4 1/2-4 1/2-5-5)" [10 (10-11.5-11.5-12.5-12.5) cm]. Fasten off.
Sew in Sleeves placing rows above markers along unworked sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dc = Double crochet
Hdc = Half double crochet
Hdc2(3)tog = Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2(3) stitches. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Pat = Pattern
PM = Place marker
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Scbl = Single crochet in back loop only
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook