SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Lion Brand HOMETOWN:
• #236 Reseda Dojo 8 (10) balls (A)
• #153 South Dakota Black 2 (3) balls (B)
• #100 New York White 2 (3) balls (C)
• #158 Pittsburgh Yellow 1 (2) ball(s) (D)


• Lion Brand crochet hook size N-13 (9 mm)
• Lion Brand stitch markers
• Lion Brand large-eyed blunt needle
• GAUGE:
• 8 sc + 9 rows = about 4".
• BE SURE TO CHECK GAUGE.


• SIZE:
• S-L (Plus)
• Finished Chest About 48 (58)"
• Finished Length About 25 (26)"
• NOTE: Pattern is written for smaller size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

DIRECTIONS:

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STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc-blo (single crochet in back loop only) Insert hook in back loop only of indicated st and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.
sc2tog (sc 2 sts together) (Insert hook in next st and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook - 1 st decreased.

NOTE:
Cardigan is made in 5 pieces: Back, 2 Fronts and 2 Sleeves.
Fronts and Sleeves are worked in single crochet (sc), changing yarn color to form stripes. Back is worked in single crochet, changing yarn color following a Chart.
Front and Neck Band is worked separately in one piece and sewn to Cardigan.
When following chart, read RS rows of Chart from right to left and WS rows from left to right.
Each square of Chart represents one single crochet st worked in the indicated color. When following Chart, do not carry yarn across WS of work between color changes, use a separate ball for each section of color.
To change yarn color, work last st of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st. Proceed with new color. When working Back, do not cut old color until the section of color is complete. When working Front, fasten off old color immediately after each color change.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue working in single crochet, lining up sts and yarn colors as in previous rows.
This design is part of our Scenic collection of patterns. The 4 Scenic charts are meant to be interchangeable between the projects.
Any of the charts can be used on whichever piece you choose to make, whether knit or crochet.
Before beginning, review the suggested colors for the specific chart you intend to use. Feel free to change the colors as you like.

BACK

Lower Band
With B, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - you will have 6 sc in this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc-blo in each st to last st, sc in last st.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 24 (29)" from beg, slightly stretched.
Fasten off.

Charted Skyline Scene
Row 1 (RS): Working in ends of rows along one long edge of lower band, join A with sl st in beg corner of band, work 48 (58) sc evenly spaced across band AND change yarn color as follows: with A, work first 4 (9) sc, work next 40 sc AND change yarn color following Row 1 of Chart; with A, work last 4 (9) sc.
Rows 2-40: With A, ch 1, turn, sc in first 4 (9) sts; sc in next 40 sts AND change yarn color following next row of Chart; with A, sc in last 4 (9) sts.
Fasten off all yarn colors except A, work remainder of piece with A only.
Next 8 (10) Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Shape Shoulders
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 5 (6) sts, sc in each st to last 5 (6) sts; leave last 5 (6) sts unworked - 38 (46) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 5 (6) sts, sc in each st to last 5 (6) sc; leave last 5 (6) sc unworked - 28 (34) sc.
Fasten off.
Body of Fronts and Sleeves are worked in single crochet (sc), changing yarn colors to form stripes.
The stripe widths and colors are up to you.
All of the colors in this project work well together, so have fun and place colors however you like.
Take a moment to review your remaining yarn before beginning to determine which colors you have more of.
We suggest making each stripe an odd number of rows - this way, your yarn tails won't all be on one side of the piece.

LEFT FRONT

Lower Band
With B, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - you will have 6 sc in this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc-blo in each st to last st, sc in last st.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 12 (14 1/2)" from beg, slightly stretched.
Fasten off.
Body
Row 1 (RS): Working in ends of rows along one long edge of lower band, join yarn color of your choice with sl st in beg corner of band, work 24 (29) sc evenly spaced across band.
Next 27 Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Shape Left Neck
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 2 sts, sc2tog - 23 (28) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across
Next 14 (16) Rows: Rep last 2 rows 7 (8) more times - 16 (20) sc.
Next 4 Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Shape Left Shoulder
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 5 (6) sts, sc in each st across - 11 (14) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 5 (6) sc; leave last 5 (6) sc unworked - 6 (8) sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

RIGHT FRONT

Lower Band
With B, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - you will have 6 sc in this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc-blo in each st to last st, sc in last st.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 12 (14 1/2)" from beg, slightly stretched.
Fasten off.

Body
Row 1 (RS): Working in ends of rows along one long edge of lower band, join yarn color of your choice with sl st in beg corner of band, work 24 (29) sc evenly spaced across band.
Next 27 Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Shape Right Neck
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in each st across - 23 (28) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across
Next 14 (16) Rows: Rep last 2 rows 7 (8) more times - 16 (20) sc.
Next 4 Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.

Shape Right Shoulder
Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st to last 5 (6) sts; leave last 5 (6) sts unworked - 11 (14) sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 5 (6) sts, sc in each st across - 6 (8) sc.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

SLEEVES (make 2)
Lower Band
With B, ch 7.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - you will have 6 sc in this row.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc-blo in each st to last st, sc in last st.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 10 (11)" from beg, slightly stretched.
Fasten off.
Body
Row 1 (RS): Working in ends of row along one long edge of lower band, join yarn color of your choice with sl st in beg corner of band, work 20 (22) sc evenly spaced across band.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Row 3 (Increase Row): Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to last st, 2 sc in last st - 22 (24) sc.
Next 3 (1) Row(s): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across
Next Row: Rep Row 3 (Increase Row) - 24 (26) sc.
Next 4 (8) Rows: Rep last 4 (2) rows 1 (4) more time(s) - 26 (34) sc when all increases have been completed.
Next 5 (3) Rows: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across.
Next Row: Rep Row 3 (Increase Row) - 28 (36) sc.
Next 12 (8) Rows: Rep last 6 (4) rows for 2 more times - 32 (40) sc when all increases have been completed.
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across
Rep last row until piece measures about 16 1/2 (15 1/2)" from beg (including lower band).

Shape Top of Sleeve
Rows 1 and 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 6 (8) sts, sc in each st to last 6 (8) sc; leave last 6 (8) sc unworked - 8 sc.
Fasten off.

FINISHING:
Sew shoulder seams, sewing 16 (20) sts together for each shoulder and leaving 16 (18) sts unsewn at center for back neck.
Place markers on side edges of Back and Fronts about 8 (10)" from shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves between markers.
Sew side and Sleeve seams, including edges of bands.

Front and Neck Band
With A, ch 5.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across - 4 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc-blo in each st to last st, sc in last st.
Rep Row 2 until piece, when slightly stretched, fits along one front edge, along back neck, and then along 2nd second front edge.
Fasten off.
Sew Front and Neck Band along front and back neck edges.
Weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)(s)
ch = chain
rep = repeat
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side