SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Susan Bates® Supplies:
• Size U.S. G/6 Silvalume Crochet Hook (for size small)
• Size U.S. H/8 Silvalume Crochet Hook (for size medium)
• Size U.S. I/9 Silvalume Crochet Hook (for size large)
• Yarn Needle
• Red Heart® Super Saver® Stripes™ Yarn (5 oz/236 yds)
• YARN BALLS NEEDED PER SIZE:
Retro Stripes #4971
• XS/S: 2
• M: 2
• L: 3


• SIZES:
• To fit chest measurement:
• XS-Small: 30-32"
• Medium: 34-36"
• Large: 38-40"
• Finished chest measurement: (designed to stretch to fit)
• XS-Small: 29"
• Medium: 32"
• Large: 35"


• GAUGES:
• Size S: 13 dc & 8 rows = 4" with size U.S. G/6 hook
• Size M: 12 dc & 7 rows = 4" with size U.S. H/8 hook
• Size L: 11 dc & 7 rows = 4" with U.S. I/9 hook

DIRECTIONS:

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

NOTE:
Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc.

GRANNY SQUARE MOTIF:
Ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc. 8 sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). (1 dc in next sc. Ch 1) 7 times. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-4. 8 ch-1 sps.
3rd rnd: Sl st to next ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same sp as sl st. Ch 1. *(3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-1 sp for corner. Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * twice more. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in last ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Join with sl st in top of ch-3.
4th to 8th rnds: Sl st in each st to first ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in same sp as last sl st. *(Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) across to next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 3. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. *(Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) across to end of rnd. Ch 1. Join with sl st in top of ch-3.
9th rnd: Sl st in each st to corner ch-3 sp. Ch 3. (2 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) in same sp as sl st.* (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) across to next ch-3 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc. Ch 1. 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Rep from * twice more. (Ch 1. 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) across to end of rnd. Ch 1. Join with sl st in top of ch-3.
10th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc and each ch-1 sp around. Sl st in top of ch-3. 144 dc and 36 dc on each side.
Fasten off.

FRONT & BACK: (make alike)
Left Shoulder:
1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at any corner dc of granny square motif. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. Turn. 6 dc.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc.
Turn.
Rep last row 4 (5-5) times more.
Fasten off.

Right Shoulder:
Skip center 24 dc.
1st row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st in next dc. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc.
2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc.
Turn.
Rep last row 4 (5-5) times more.
Fasten off.
Sew shoulder seams.

Right Side:
1st row: (RS). Turn to work along right side edge of granny square motif. Skip first 11 dc. Join yarn with sl st in next st. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 24 dc.
Fasten off.
25 dc total.
2nd row: (RS). Join yarn with sl st to first st. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st.
*Ch 1. Skip next dc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last ch-1 sp. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. 1 sc in next ch-1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Skip next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Turn.
5th to 7th rows: Rep last 2 rows once more, then 3rd row once.
Fasten off.

Left Side:
With RS facing, join yarn with sl st at lower edge of opposite side of granny square motif. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 24 sts.
Turn.
Leave rem sts unworked. 25 dc total.
Work as given for right side.
Sew side seams.

Lower Edging:
1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at left side seam. Ch 3. Work 5 dc spaced evenly along bottom edge of back left side, 36 dc spaced evenly across edge of back granny square motif, 12 dc spaced evenly across back and front right sides, 36 dc spaced evenly across edge of front granny square motif, 6 dc spaced evenly across front left side. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 96 dc.
Turn.
2nd rnd: Ch 3. (Dc2tog. 1 dc in each of next 14 dc) 5 times. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each dc to end of rnd. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 90 dc.
Turn.
3rd & 4th rnds: Ch 3. 1 dc in each st to end of rnd. Join with sl st to top of ch-3. 90 dc.
Turn.
5th rnd: (RS). Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in each dc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
Do not turn.
6th rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in next sc. *Picot. Skip next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * to last sc. Picot. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.

Armhole Edging:
1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at side seam. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Work 63 (66-66) sc spaced evenly around armhole edge. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in next sc. *Ch 3. Picot. Skip next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * to last sc. Picot. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.

Neck Edging:
1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st at right shoulder seam. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. Work 87 sc spaced evenly around neck edge. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. 1 sc in next sc. *Picot. Skip next sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * to last sc. Picot. Skip last sc. Join with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.


ABBREVIATIONS:
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Dc2tog = (Yoh & draw up a loop in next stitch. Yoh & draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook
Picot = Ch 3. Sl st in 3rd ch from hook
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Sp(s) = Spaces(s)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = yarn over hook