SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton:
- #151 Cool Grey 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) (5, 5, 5, 6) Balls
- #177 Dragonfly 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) (3, 3, 3, 3) Balls
- Lion Brand Crochet Hook Size J-10 (6mm)
- Lion Brand Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.SIZE:
XS (S, M, L,1X) (2X, 3X, 4X, 5X).
Finished Bust: 32 1/2 (36, 40 1/2, 44, 48) (52 1/2, 56 1/2, 60 1/2, 64 1/2)in.
Finished Length: 23 1/2 (23 1/2, 23 1/2, 23 1/2, 24) (24, 24 1/2, 24 1/2, 24 1/2)in.
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:
14 sc + 18 rnds = about 4in.
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE
TEE:
Yoke:
With A, Fsc 72 (72, 72, 72, 78) (78, 84, 84, 84) sts; join with sl st in first Fsc.
Rnds 1 and 2: With A, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - you will have 72 (72, 72, 72, 78) (78, 84, 84, 84) sc in these rnds.
Sizes XS (S) ONLY:
Rnds 3-7: With B, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn.
Rnds 8 and 9: Work Braided Puff pattern Rnds 1 and 2 - 36 Puff-dc and 36 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 10-19: With B, rep Rnd 3 - 108 sc.
Rnds 20 and 21: Work Braided Puff pattern Rnds 1 and 2 - 54 Puff-dc and 54 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 22-33: With B, rep Rnd 3 - 162 sc.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Armholes.
Sizes M (L) ONLY:
Rnd 3: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 78 sc.
Rnds 4 and 5: With B, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn.
Rnd 6: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc - 84 sc.
Rnd 7: With B, rep Rnd 4.
Rnds 8 and 9: Work Braided Puff pattern - 42 Puff-dc and 42 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 10-19: With B, rep Rnd 4 - 126 sc.
Rnds 20 and 21: Work Braided Puff pattern - 63 Puff-dc and 63 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 22-32: With B, rep Rnd 4 - 189 sc.
Rnd 33: With B, ch 1, 2 sc in firsst, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 190 sc.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Armholes.
Sizes 1X (2X) ONLY:
Rnd 3: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 84 sc.
Rnd 4: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 90 sc.
Rnds 5 and 6: With B, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn.
Rnd 7: With B, ch 1, With B, ch 1, * sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 96 sc.
Rnds 8 and 9: With B, rep Rnd 5.
Rnds 10 and 11: Work Braided Puff pattern - 48 Puff-dc and 48 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 12-21: With B, rep Rnd 5 - 144 sc.
Rnds 22 and 23: Work Braided Puff pattern - 72 Puff-dc and 72 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 24-34: With B, rep Rnd 5 - 216 sc.
Size 1X ONLY:
Rnd 35: With B, rep Rnd 5.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Armholes.
Size 2X ONLY:
Rnd 35: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 240 sc.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Armholes.
Sizes 3X (4X, 5X) ONLY:
Rnd 3: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 90 sc.
Rnd 4: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 96 sc.
Rnds 5 and 6: With B, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn.
Rnd 7: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 102 sc.
Rnd 8: With B, ch 1, * sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 108 sc.
Rnds 9-11: With B, rep Rnd 5.
Rnds 12 and 13: Work Braided Puff pattern - 54 Puff-dc and 54 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 14-23: With B, rep Rnd 5 - 162 sc.
Rnds 24 and 25: Work Braided Puff pattern - 81 Puff-dc and 81 ch-1 sps.
Rnds 26-38: With B, rep Rnd 5 - 243 sc.
Sizes 3X (4X) ONLY:
Rnd 39: With B, ch 1, sc in next 12 (5) sts, 2 sc in next st, * sc in next 11 (6) sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 12 (5) sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * to last 5 (3) sts, sc in last 5 (3) sts; join with sl st first sc - 262 (280) sc.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Armholes.
Size 5X ONLY:
Rnd 39: With B, ch 1, sc in next 11 sts, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * to last 12 sts, sc in last 12 sts; join with sl st in first sc - 298 sc.
Proceed to Divide for Body and Armholes.
Divide for Body and Armholes:
Rnd 1 (Dividing Rnd): With A, ch 1, * sc in next 51 (53, 63, 64, 71) (78, 84, 89, 96) sts for front, Fsc 6 (10, 8, 13, 13) (14, 15, 17, 17) sts for underarm, sk next 30 (28, 32, 31, 37) (42, 47, 51, 53) sts for armhole; rep from * once more; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 114 (126, 142, 154, 168) (184, 198, 212, 226) sc for body.
Rnds 2-55: With A, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 114 (126, 142, 154, 168) (84, 198, 212, 226) sc.
Rnds 56-68: With B, rep Rnd 2.
Rnds 69-71: With A, rep Rnd 2.
Fasten off.
_x000B_SLEEVES (make 2):
From WS, draw up a loop of A in center of one underarm.
Rnds 1-3: With A, ch 1, sc in each st around; join with sl st in first sc, turn - 36 (38, 40, 44, 50) (56, 62, 68, 70) sc.
Fasten off.
Rep for second sleeve.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
Fsc (Foundation single crochet):
Ch 2 (counts as first Fsc), insert hook in 2nd ch from hook and draw up a loop; yarn over and draw through one loop on hook (the "chain"); yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (the "single crochet").
* Insert hook into the "chain" of the stitch just made and draw up a loop; yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (the "chain"), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (the "single crochet" - one more Fsc completed); repeat from * to make total number of sts indicated.
Note: To begin working Fsc in the middle of a row, instead of inserting hook into the "chain" of the previous Fsc and draw up a loop, insert hook into the base of the last stitch made and draw up a loop, then complete first Fsc as usual.
Puff Yarn over, insert hook in indicated st or sp and draw up a loop, (yarn over, insert hook in same st or sp and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 7 loops on hook.
PATTERN STITCH:
Braided Puff (worked over an even number of sts):
Rnd 1: With A, ch 1, sk first st, dc in next st, Puff in skipped st (Puff-dc made), ch 1, * sk next st, dc in next st, Puff in skipped st (Puff-dc made), ch 1; rep from * to end of rnd; join with sl st in first dc, turn.
Rnd 2: With A, ch 1, sk first Puff-dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, Puff in sp between sts of skipped Puff-dc, ch 1, * sk next Puff-dc, dc in next ch-1 sp, Puff in sp between sts of skipped Puff-dc, ch 1; rep from * to end of rnd; join with sl st in first dc, turn.
Work Rnds 1 and 2 for Braided Puff pattern.
NOTES:
Tee is worked in one piece from the neck downwards.
Yoke is worked in joined and turned rnds.
Piece is divided at underarms then body and sleeves are worked separately in rnds, downwards.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
ch-sp(s) = chain-spaces previously made
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
st(s) = stitch(es)