Lion Brand Wool-Ease Granny Square Sweater

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Lion Brand Wool-Ease:
• #099 Fishermen, 4 (4, 5, 5) Balls (A)
• #151 Grey Heather, 1 Ball (B)
• #114 Denim, 1 Ball (C)
• #140 Rose Heather, 1 Ball (D)
• #138 Cranberry, 1 Ball (E)
• #180 Forest Green Heather, 1 Ball (F)
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook Size I-9 (5 1/2mm) for size XS/S and 1X/2X/3X
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook Size K-10.5 (6 1/2mm) for size M/L and 4X/5X
• Lion Brand Large-eyed Blunt Needle


• SIZE:
• XS/S (M/L, 1X/2X/3X, 4X/5X)
• Finished Bust About 36 (44, 54, 66)in
• Finished Length 20 (24, 24 1/2, 29 1/2)in, including lower edging
• 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:
• 1 Square = about 4 1/2x 4 1/2in with smaller hook
• 1 Square = about 5 1/2x 5 1/2in with larger hook
• BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

DIRECTIONS:

To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.

NOTES:
Sweater is made from 38 (38, 70, 70) Granny Squares.
Size of Squares is achieved by using different size hooks.
Granny Squares are worked in joined rnds with RS facing. Yarn color is changed every rnd. Fasten off old color and join new color, as instructed.
The Squares are sewn together following a diagram to make the Sweater.
When sewing Squares together, place colors as desired. Designer suggests mirroring sleeves and fronts.
An edging is worked around wrists and along outside edge of Sweater.

GRANNY SQUARES:
Make Granny Squares in the following color combinations, listed from Rnd 1 to Rnd 4.
Note: Be sure to use the specific size hook indicated for your size Sweater.
Square 1 - make 6 (6, 9, 9): A, D, E, A
Square 2 - make 5 (5, 9, 9): D, A, C, A
Square 3 - make 5 (5, 9, 9): E, C, B, A
Square 4 - make 5 (5, 9, 9): C, F, B, A
Square 5 - make 5 (5, 9, 9): F, B, D, A
Square 6 - make 5 (5, 9, 9): F, D, C, A
Square 7 - make 4 (4, 8, 8): B, E, F, A
Square 8 - make 3 (3, 8, 8): A, B, E, A
Rnd 1 (RS): With first color, ch 3, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (2 skipped ch count as dc), * ch 2, 3 dc in same ch; rep from * 2 more times, ch 2: join with sl st in top of beg ch-2 - you will have 12 dc and 4 ch-2 sps in this rnd (Four 3-dc groups and 4 ch-2 sps).
Fasten off.
Rnd 2: With 2nd color, make slip knot and place it on hook. From RS, 3 dc in any ch-2 sp, * ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made); rep from * 2 more times, ch 2, 3 dc again in first ch-2 sp, ch 2; join with sl st in first dc - Eight 3-dc groups, 4 corner ch-2 sps, and 4 side ch-2 sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 3: With 3rd color, make a slip knot and place it on hook. From RS, 3 dc in any corner ch-2 sp, * ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, 3 dc again in first corner ch-2 sp, ch 2; join with sl st in first dc - Twelve 3-dc groups, 4 corner ch-2 sps, and 8 side ch-2 sps.
Fasten off.
Rnd 4: With 4th color, make a slip knot and place it on hook. From RS, 3 dc in any corner ch-2 sp, * ch 2, (3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2) twice, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, ch 2, (3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2) twice, 3 dc again in first corner ch-2 sp, ch 2; join with sl st in first dc - Sixteen 3-dc groups, 4 corner ch-2 sps, and 12 side ch-2 sps.
Fasten off.

FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Block Squares to size, then sew together following diagram.
Sew side and sleeve seams.
Sleeve Edging:
Rnd 1: From RS, draw up a loop of A in corner ch-2 sp at back of wrist edge, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc evenly spaced around; join with sl st in first dc.
Rnds 2-4: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in each st around; join with sl st in top of beg ch-2.
Note: To shape Sleeve, work Rnd 5 tightly.
Rnd 5: Sl st in each st around.
Fasten off.
Rep to work edging around edge of second sleeve.
Lower Edging:
Rnd 1: From RS, draw up a loop of A in lower front corner so that you are ready to work along lower edge of Sweater.
Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc evenly spaced along lower edge.
Rows 2-4: Ch 2 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each st across.
Fasten off.
_x000B_Front Edging:
Rnd 1: From RS, draw up a loop of A in lower front corner so that you are ready to work along front edge of Sweater.
Working in ends of rows dc evenly spaced up side edge of lower edging and front edge of Sweater, across back neck, and down opposite front edge and side edge of lower edging.
Rows 2-12: Ch 2 (counts as dc), turn, dc in each st across.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.


ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
ch-sp(s) = chain space(s) previously made
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)