SUPPLIES &TOOLS:
- LION BRAND® JEANS® Faded 1 (2, 2) ball(s) (A)
- LION BRAND® crochet hook G-6 (4 mm)
- LION BRAND® stitch markers
- LION BRAND® large-eyed blunt needle
- 3 large snaps
- Sewing needle and thread
Brand New 5 (6, 7) balls (B)
Vintage 3 (4, 4) balls (C)
SIZE:
S/M (L, 1X/2X)
Finished Bust About 50 (56, 62) in. (127 (1/2, 157.5) cm), with fronts overlapped
Finished Length About 33 1/2 (33 1/2, 33 1/2) in. (85 (85, 85) cm)
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
GAUGE:
15 dc = about 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm); 10 rows = about 4 3/4 in. (12 cm).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
DIRECTIONS:
STITCH EXPLANATION:dc2tog (dc 2 sts together) (Yarn over, insert hook in next st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook - 1 st decreased.
NOTES:
Cardi is worked in 7 pieces: Back, 2 Pocket Linings, 2 Fronts, and 2 Sleeves.
Each piece is worked back and forth in rows from lower edge upwards.
One Pocket Lining is joined to each Front as Front is worked.
The yarn color is changed to make stripes.
To change yarn color, work last st of old color to the last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete the st. Proceed with new color. Fasten off old color.
BODY STRIPE SEQUENCE:
Work 2 rows with C, 1 row with B, 1 row with A, 2 rows with B, 2 rows with A, 1 row with C, 1 row with B, 2 rows with C, 1 row with A, 3 rows with B, 1 row with A, 1 row with C, and 3 rows with A.
BACK:
With B, ch 71 (81, 91).
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - you will have 70 (80, 90) sc in this row.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across.
Rows 3-5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3.
Row 6 (Increase Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 72 (82, 92) dc.
Rows 7-11: Rep Row 3 for 5 times.
Row 12: Rep Row 6 - 74 (84, 94) dc.
Rows 13/42: Rep Rows 7-12 for 5 more times and change to C in last st of Row 42 - 84 (94, 1/4) dc in Row 42.
Begin Stripes:
Rows 43-60: Rep Rows 7-12 for 3 more times and change yarn color following Body Stripe Sequence - 90 (100, 110) dc in Row 60.
Rows 61-63: Rep Rows 3-5 and continue to change yarn color following Body Stripe Sequence until all 21 rows of sequence are complete.
Change to C in last st of Row 63 and work remainder of piece with C only.
Rows 64 and 65: Rep Row 3 twice.
Row 66: Rep Row 6 - 92 (1/2, 1/2) dc.
Rows 67-71: Rep Row 3 for 5 more times.
Fasten off.
POCKET LININGS (make 2):
With B, ch 19 (20, 21).
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 18 (19, 20) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 9 in. (23 cm) from beg.
Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT:
With B, ch 47 (52, 57).
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 46 (51, 56) sc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across.
Rows 3-25: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3.
Make Pocket Opening:
Row 26 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in next 13 (15, 17) sts; hold one Pocket Lining on WS of piece and match the last row of Pocket Lining sts to next 18 (19, 20) sts of Front, sc in each of the 18 (19, 20) sts of Pocket Lining, sk next 18 (19, 20) sts of Front, dc in next 13 (15, 17) sts of Front, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 28 (32, 36) dc and 18 (19, 20) sc.
Row 27: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in next 13 (15, 17) dc, dc in next 18 (19, 20) sc, dc in each dc across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 - 46 (51, 56) dc.
Row 28 (Increase Row - RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 - 47 (52, 57) dc.
Rows 29-35: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3.
Row 36: Rep Row 28 - 48 (53, 58) dc.
Rows 37-42: Rep Row 29 for 6 times and change to C in last st of Row 42.
Begin Stripes:
Row 43: With C (for first row of Body Stripe Sequence), rep Row 29.
Row 44: With C, rep Row 28 and change to B in last st - 49 (54, 59) dc.
Rows 45-60: Rep Rows 29-36 twice and continue to change yarn color following Body Stripe Sequence - 51 (56, 61) dc in Row 60.
Rows 61-63: Rep Row 29 for 3 times and continue to change yarn color following Body Stripe Sequence until all 21 rows of sequence are complete. Change to C in last st of Row 63 and work remainder of piece with C only.
Rows 64 and 65: Rep Row 29.
Shape Neck:
Row 66 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 50 (55, 60) dc.
Rows 67 and 68: Rep Row 29 twice.
Row 69: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc2tog, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 - 49 (54, 59) dc.
Rows 70 and 71: Rep Row 29 twice.
Shape Shoulder and Continue to Shape Neck:
Row 72 (RS): Turn, sl st in first 6 (7, 6) sts, ch 3 (counts as dc), sk next st, dc in each st to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 42 (46, 52) dc.
Row 73: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st to last 6 (6, 7) sts; leave last 6 (6, 7) sts unworked - 36 (40, 45) dc.
Row 74: Turn, sl st in first 6 (7, 8) sts, ch 3 (counts as dc), sk next st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 - 30 (33, 37) dc.
Rows 75-78: Rep Rows 73 and 74 twice - 6 (7, 7) dc in Row 78.
Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT:
With B, ch 47 (52, 57).
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 46 (51, 56) sc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across.
Rows 3-25: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3.
Make Pocket Opening:
Row 26 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in next 13 (15, 17) sts; hold one Pocket Lining on WS of piece and match the last row of Pocket Lining sts to next 18 (19, 20) sts of Front, sc in each of the 18 (19, 20) sts of Pocket Lining, sk next 18 (19, 20) sts of Front, dc in next 13 (15, 17) sts of Front, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 28 (32, 36) dc and 18 (19, 20) sc.
Row 27: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in next 13 (15, 17) dc, dc in next 18 (19, 20) sc, dc in each dc across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 - 46 (51, 56) dc.
Row 28 (Increase Row - RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 47 (52, 57) dc.
Rows 29-35: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3.
Row 36: Rep Row 28 - 48 (53, 58) dc.
Rows 37-42: Rep Row 29 for 6 times and change to C in last st of Row 42.
Begin Stripes:
Row 43: With C (for first row of Body Stripe Sequence), rep Row 29.
Row 44: With C, rep Row 28 and change to B in last st - 49 (54, 59) dc.
Rows 45-60: Rep Rows 29-36 twice more times and continue to change yarn color following Body Stripe Sequence - 51 (56, 61) dc in Row 60.
Rows 61-63: Rep Row 29 for 3 times and continue to change yarn color following Body Stripe Sequence until all 21 rows of sequence are complete. Change to C in last st of Row 63 and work remainder of piece with C only.
Rows 64 and 65: Rep Row 29.
Shape Neck:
Row 66 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc2tog, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 - 50 (55, 60) dc.
Rows 67 and 68: Rep Row 29 twice.
Row 69: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each st to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 49 (54, 59) dc.
Rows 70 and 71: Rep Row 29 twice.
Shape Shoulder and Continue to Shape Neck:
Row 72 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc2tog, dc in each st to last 6 (7, 6) sts; leave last 6 (7, 6) sts unworked - 42 (46, 52) dc.
Row 73: Turn, sl st in first 6 (6, 7) sts, ch 3 (counts as dc), sk next st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 - 36 (40, 45) dc.
Row 74: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st to last 6 (7, 8) sts; leave last 6 (7, 8) sts unworked - 30 (33, 37) dc.
Rows 75-78: Rep Rows 73 and 74 twice - 6 (7, 7) dc in Row 78.
Fasten off.
SLEEVES (make 2):
With B, ch 31 (33, 35).
Row 1 (WS): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 30 (32, 34) sc.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across and change to A in last st.
Row 3: With A, ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3 and change to B.
Rows 4-11: Rep Row 3 for 8 more times and change yarn color as follows: Work 1 row with B, 1 row with C, 2 rows with A, 1 row with C, 1 row with A, and 2 rows with B.
Change to C in last st of Row 11 and work remainder of piece with C only.
Rows 12 and 13: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, dc in each st across working last dc in top of beg ch-3.
Row 14 (Increase Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, sk first st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each st to last 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in top of beg ch-3 - 32 (34, 36) dc.
Rows 15-38 (41, 41): Rep Rows 12-14 for 8 (9, 9) more times - 48 (52, 54) dc.
Rep Row 12 until piece measures about 20 in. (51 cm) from beg.
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Sew shoulder seams.
Fold piece in half along shoulders so that the lower and side edges of Fronts and Back match. Note: The shoulder seams are designed to fall towards the back.
Place markers on side edges of Fronts and Back, about 7 (7 1/2, 8) in. (18 (19, 20.5) cm) below shoulders. Sew tops of Sleeves between markers.
Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Fold Pocket Linings in half, bringing lower edge up to match skipped sts of Front pocket opening, and sew in place. Sew sides of Pocket Linings together.
With sewing needle and thread, sew snaps evenly spaced along center front edges.
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side