SIZE 35, (40), (45)
MATERIALS:
Crochet hook size K
Gauge 3 chains = 1 inch
Small | Medium | Large | |
Chain | 108, | (124), | (140) |
Row 1 1 S.C. in 8th chain from hook, * ch 5, 1 S.C. in 4th ch, * repeat from * to end. (25, 29, 33 large holes & ½ hole)
Row 2 Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, * Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * to end.
Piece will measure about 35, 40, 45 inches wide.
Repeat row 2 for pattern.
Work even for 27 rows which is 16 inches, or 1" less than desired length to underarm.
ARMHOLES:
Right Front, Row 1 Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6 spaces.
Row 2, 3, and 4 Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work in pattern across 3, 4, 5 spaces.
Row 5 Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 3, 4, 5 spaces.
Row 6 14 Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 2, 3, 4 spaces.
Row 15 Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * 1, 2, 3 times.
To end last stitch, put ball of yarn through the last stitch. Cut, leaving a 20" tail.
Left Front Attach yarn in top of 5, 6, 7th S.C. in from front edge.
Row 1 Chain 5, S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6, spaces.
Work rows 1 13 of right front. Work row 15 of right front.
BACK:
Attach yarn in top of S.C. three full spaces in from left front.
Row 1 14 Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, work across 10, 12, 14 spaces.
Row 15 Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, repeat from * across row.
Sew shoulder seams. Work 1 row S.C. around piece. Weave in all loose ends. Make a chain of desired length.
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