SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- 1 Caron Colorama O'Go in Lippy (68004)
- Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
- Locking stitch marker
- GAUGE: 10 sc and 11 rows = 4" [10 cm].
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.Notes:
SIZE: One size to fit most adults
To begin working with the O'Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O'Go meet.
Pull tie to remove.
For this pattern, colors can be easily separated by gently pulling apart and cutting at the
color transition. Each color is ready to use. Follow color guide shown in materials section for
each O'Go (Contrast A, B, C, D and E). You may find it helpful to place each color section
in its own resealable (zip lock) bag and label each bag A, B, C, D and E.
Carry color not in use loosely across top of rnd and work sts around it.
Change colors by drawing new color through last 2 loops on hook and proceed with new color, keeping color change to WS of work.
Join all rnds with sl st to first st.
Ch 1 at beg of each rnd. Ch 1 does not count as st and is not shown on chart.
Ribbing: With E, ch 6.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. 5 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 19" [48 cm] when unstretched, ending on a WS row. Do not fasten off. Join last row and first row tog with 1 row of sl st to form tube. Do not fasten off.
Beg working in rnds:
Set-up rnd: (RS). Ch 1. Working across side edge of ribbing, work 52 sc evenly around. Join. Place marker at end of rnd.
Work chart as follows:
1st to 14th rnds: Ch 1. Working in scbl, work Chart to end of chart, reading rnds from right to left and noting 4-st rep will be worked 13 times. Join.
Shape top: 1st rnd: With A, ch 1. *Sc2togbl. 1 scbl in next st. With C, 1 scbl in next st. Rep from * around. Join. Break C. 39 sts.
2nd rnd: With A, ch 1. *Sc2togbl. 1 scbl in next st. Rep from * around. Join. 26 sts.
3rd rnd: Ch 1. *1 scbl in each of next 11 sts. Sc2togbl. Rep from * around. Join. 24 sts.
4th rnd: Ch 1. *1 scbl in each of next 4 sts. Sc2togbl. Rep from * around. Join. 20 sts.
5th rnd: Ch 1. *1 scbl in each of next 3 sts. Sc2togbl. Rep from * around. Join. 16 sts.
6th rnd: Ch 1. *Sc2togbl. Rep from * around. Join. 8 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a long end. Draw end tightly through rem sts and secure tightly.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = Begin(ning)
Ch = Chain(s)
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sc2togbl = Draw up a loop in each of next 2 stitches in back loops only. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook.
Scbl = Single crochet in back loop only
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side
Yoh = Yarn over hook