Alexandra cardigan

By Janine Le Cras Click for printer friendly version Named for probably the style icon of her day, Queen Alexandra, this cardigan echoes the classic Edwardian silhouette with peplum darts, waist shaping, and cabled faux princess line seams. The lapels are knitted as part of the fronts, as are the button holes. The neckline is neatened and stabilised with a row of single crochet.

Photographs: Claire Le Cras Model: Janine Le Cras Size Sizes: XS(S, M, L, XL, XXL) To fit chest/bust: 71-76(81-86, 91.596.5, 102-107, 112-117, 122-127)cm/28-30(32-34, 36-38, 40-42, 44-46, 48-50)inches Shown in size Large, on a model with a 42inch bust Requirements Yarn: 12(13,14,16,18,19) x 50g skeins Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK (70% extra fine merino/20% silk/10% cashmere, 116m/50g) in colour: Plum (0057) Any DK yarn with a reasonable amount of drape can be substituted for this yarn. Needles: 4 mm/US6, or size needed to obtain correct tension Notions: 5 buttons Tension 22 sts and 28 rows = 10cm/4inches in stocking stitch on 4mm needles after washing. Please note that this yarn grows quite a bit on washing. Pattern Notes Lifted increases, non standard cables and chart reading skills are needed to complete this design successfully. Please note that at several places in the pattern you will be working more than one set of instructions at a time, so read the pattern carefully before beginning. Seed st (over an even number of sts): Row 1: *k1, p1, repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: *p1, k1, repeat from * to end of row. make buttonhole - work 2sts in seed st, cast off 2sts, work 2sts in seed st. On the next row, cast on 2sts using the cable method to replace the 2sts cast off on the previous row. Charts are available with the printable version of the pattern.

Abbreviations cable 4 in front slip 2sts onto a cable needle and hold them in front of work, k2 , then k 2sts from cable needle. cable 4 behind slip 2sts onto a cable needle and hold them behind work, k2, then k 2sts from cable needle. cable 4 in front with decrease - slip 2sts onto a cable needle and hold them in front of work, k2tog, k1, k 2sts from cable needle. cable 4 behind with decrease - slip 3sts onto a cable needle and hold them behind work, k2, k2tog, k 1st (3sts) from cable needle. cable 7 decrease slip 3sts onto a cable needle and hold them behind work, k2, k2tog, k 1st (3sts) from cable needle. Sl 2sts onto cable needle and hold in front of work, k2tog, k1, k the 2sts from the cable needle. The Inside Loop list of standard abbreviations can be found here. Instructions Back: Cast on 100(110, 122, 132, 138, 154)sts, k5 rows st st followed by one row reverse st st. This will form a hem with a turning row. Set up row: k12(15, 18, 21, 22, 26). Work row 1 of cable chart, k26(30, 36, 40, 44, 52), work row 1 of cable chart, k12(15, 18, 21, 22, 26). Continue working as set until you have completed the entire chart. This will complete the waist decreases. To increase back up: Continue to follow the braided cable chart (rows 47 to 50). Increase one st on either side of each cable by making a lifted increase between the two k sts closest to the cables (4sts in all). Work this increase row every 8th(8th, 8th, 8th, 6th, 8th) row, 6(6, 6, 7, 8, 7) times. You will have 92(102, 114,128,138,150)sts. Continue to work following the braided cable chart until work measures 35.5(36.25, 38, 38.75, 40.5, 41.25)cm/14.25(14.5, 15.25, 15.5, 16.25, 16.5)inches from the purl ridge of the hem. Armhole shaping: Cast off 4(5, 5, 5, 6, 6)sts at the beginning of the next two rows. Cast off 3(3, 3, 4, 3, 3)sts at the beginning of the next two rows. Cast off 1st at either end of the following 2(2, 2, 3, 3, 4) rs rows. Continue working until armhole measures 16.5(17.5, 19, 20, 21.5, 23)cm/6.5(7, 7.5,8,8.5, 9)inches from the first decrease. The shoulder and neck shapings are done at the same time, so please readthe instructions carefully before proceeding. Cast off 9(9, 9, 10, 11, 11)sts at the beginning of the next row, k17(20, 20, 23,23, 25), place remaining sts on a stitch holder or waste yarn, turn work, p2tog , work in pattern to end of row. Cast off 9(9, 9, 10, 10, 10)sts at the beginning of the next row, work to end, turn work, p2tog, work in pattern to end of row. Cast off 6(7, 7, 7, 9, 9)sts at the beginning of the next row, turn work. Sizes XS, S and M: work in pattern to end of row. Sizes L, XL, XXL: p2tog, work in pattern to end of row. Place remaining sts back on the needles. With the rs facing, cast off 22(26, 34, 38, 42, 46)sts, work to end of row in pattern

Cast off 9(9, 9, 10, 11, 11)sts at the beginning of the next row, k17(20, 20, 23, 23, 25), place remaining sts on a stitch holder or waste yarn, turn work, k2tog, work in pattern to end of row. Cast off 9(9, 9, 10, 10, 10)sts at the beginning of the next row, work to end, turn work. k2tog, work in pattern to end of row Cast off 6(7, 7, 7, 9, 9)sts at the beginning of the next row, turn work. Sizes XS, S and M: work in pattern to end of row. Sizes L, XL, XXL: k2tog, work in pattern to end of row. Right Front: Cast on 55(61, 67, 71, 75, 83)sts, k5 rows st st followed by one row reverse st st. This will form a hem with a turning row. Set up row: [k1, p1] 3 times. These 6sts will form the buttonhole band and are to be worked in seed st (between the hem and the lapel shaping you will also work 5 buttonholes), k12(15, 18, 21, 22, 26), work row 1 of cable chart, k12(15, 18, 21, 22, 26). Continue working as set until you have completed the entire chart to complete the waist decreases, continuing the seed st border as set and working 5 buttonholes, starting with the first one at 1inches/3.75cm from the purl row of the hem, and then every 16(16, 18, 18, 20, 20) rows. To increase back up: Continue to follow the braided cable chart (rows 47 to 50). Increase 1st on either side of each cable by making a lifted increase between the two k sts closest to the cables (2sts in all). Work this increase row every 8th(8th, 8th, 8th, 6th, 8th) row, 6(6, 6, 7, 8, 7) times. You will have 51(57, 63, 69, 75, 81)sts. AT THE SAME TIME when work measures 26(27, 28.5, 29, 31, 32)cm/10.25(10.5, 11.25, 11.5, 12.25, 12.5)inches from the purl ridge of the hem, begin shaping the lapel. At this stage you will have also completed the buttonholes. Shaping the lapel: Extend the seed st border by incorporating 1st every rs row from the st st panel, until you have only 6(7, 7, 7, 9, 9) st st sts remaining on the neck side of the cable pattern. Once this point is reached, continue working the lapel on these sts until the shoulder shaping is reached. Continue following the braided cable chart until work measures 35.5(36.25, 38, 38.75, 40.5, 41.25)cm/14.25(14.5, 15.25, 15.5, 16.25, 16.5)inches from the purl ridge of the hem. Armhole shaping: Cast off 4(5, 5, 5, 6, 6)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work 1 row. Cast off 3(3, 3, 4, 3, 3)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work 1 row. Cast off 1st at the beginning of the following 2(2, 2, 3, 3, 4) rs rows. Continue working until armhole measures 16.5(17.5, 19, 20, 21.5, 23)cm/6.5(7, 7.5,8, 8.5, 9)inches from the first decrease, ending with a ws row. Cast off the lapel stitches (all of the seed st), work in pattern to the end of the row. Cast off 9(9, 9, 10, 11, 11)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work one row in pattern. Cast off 9,(9, 9, 9, 10, 10)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work one row in pattern. Cast off remaining 6(7, 7, 7, 9, 9)sts at the beginning of the next row. Left front: Cast on 55(61, 67, 71, 75, 83)sts, k5 rows st st followed by one row reverse st st. This will form a hem with a turning row. Set up row: k12(15, 18, 21, 22, 26). Work row 1 of cable chart, k12(15, 18, 21, 22, 26), [k1, p1] 3 times. These 6sts will form the button band and are to be worked in seed st.

Continue working as set until you have completed the entire chart to complete the waist decreases, remembering to continue the seed st border as set. To increase back up: Continue to follow the braided cable chart (rows 47 to 50). Increase one stitch on either side of each cable by making a lifted increase between the two k sts closest to the cables (2sts in all). Work this increase row every 8th(8th, 8th, 8th, 6th, 8th) row, 6(6, 6, 7, 8, 7) times. You will have 51(57, 63, 69, 75, 81)sts. AT THE SAME TIME, when work measures 25.5(26.25, 28, 28.75, 30.5, 31.25)cm/10.25(10.5, 11.25, 11.5, 12.25, 12.5)inches from the purl ridge of the hem, begin shaping the lapel. Shaping the lapel: Extend the seed st border by incorporating 1st every rs row from the st st panel, until you have only 6(7, 7, 7, 9, 9) st st stitches remaining on the neck side of the cable pattern. Once this point is reached, continue working the lapel on these sts until the shoulder shaping is reached. Continue following the braided cable chart until work measures 35.5(36.25, 38, 38.75, 40.5, 41.25)cm/14.25(14.5, 15.25, 15.5, 16.25, 16.5)inches from the purl ridge of the hem. Armhole shaping: Cast off 4(5, 5, 5, 6, 6)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work 1 row. Cast off 3(3, 3, 4, 3, 3)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work 1 row. Cast off 1st at the beginning of the following 2(2, 2, 3, 3, 4) rs rows. Continue working until armhole measures 16.5, (17.5, 19, 20, 21.5, 23)cm/6.5(7, 7.5,8, 8.5, 9)inches from the first decrease, ending with a rs row. Cast off the lapel stitches purlwise (all of the seed st). Work to end of row. Cast off 9(9, 9, 10, 11, 11)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work 1 rowin pattern. Cast off 9(9, 9, 9, 10, 10)sts at the beginning of the next row. Work 1 row in pattern. Cast off remaining 6(7, 7, 7, 9, 9)sts at the beginning of the next row. Sleeves (both alike): Cast on 46(46, 48, 50, 56, 60)sts, k5 rows st st followed by one row reverse st st. This will form a hem with a turning row. Working in st st, increase one stitch at either end of every 8th(8th, 8th, 6th, 7th, 6th) row, 10(13,14,19,18,21) times. You will have 66(72, 76, 88, 92, 102)sts. Continue to work straight until sleeve measures 43(44, 45, 46, 47, 47)cm/17(17.5,17,75, 18, 18.5, 18.5)inches from purl ridge on hem. Cap shaping: Cast off 4(5, 5, 5, 6, 6)sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Cast off 3(3, 3, 4, 3, 3)sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Cast off 1st at each end of the next and every following rs row 18(20, 22, 25, 27, 31) times. Cast off the remaining 16(16, 16, 20, 20, 22)sts.

Finishing Block all pieces to the dimensions shown on the schematic diagram (available with pritable version of the pattern) and leave to dry. Sew in all ends. Sew together shoulder seams, taking care to match the cables as you go. Sew up the side seams and the sleeve seams. Set in the sleeves: please note that the sleeves are supposed to be slightly bigger than the armhole openings, ease the extra fullness in towards the top of the sleeve to give it a fuller look. Sew the sleeves into the garment. Turn up all the hems and sew into place with a hemming st, sew on the buttons to correspond with the buttonholes. Optional: to neaten and stabilise the neckline, add a row of single crochet.

About the Designer Janine Le Cras lives, works and windsurfs on the beautiful island of Guernsey in the English Channel. If she is not knitting, designing or spinning, you will probably find her on her favourite beach. Visit her blog, Knitting on an Island.

Women's size Boucle Cardigan

Introduction After years of looking for a cardigan/jacket pattern that I really liked, I gave up. I had recently made a pullover and some mittens with the Bernat Baby Boucle. It's not fun to work with. It's a bear to pull out if you make a mistake, and it can try your patience, but otherwise it does work up nicely. Anyway, I grabbed up a hook, and a skein of yarn, and got to it. It was trial and error, but this it the final product. Sorry it looks sort of sloppy on the dress form. It hangs better on a body. If you want a wider collar, just add more rows of double crochet at the last step. Materials List

3 large balls Bernat Baby Boucle I used White for this one, because that was the only solid color at the store. K metal hook I metal hook safety pins or other stitch markers

Finished Size
This makes a Woman's large/XL, size 16-18, iwth sufficient room to wear something substantial underneath.

Gauge 8 double crochets = 3" with size K hook. Notes

Ch: chain stitch Slp: slip stitch SC: single crochet HDC: half double crochet DC: double crochet

The Pattern
With larger hook, foundation chain 150 Chain 3. Skip the first stitch, and dc in each stitch Turn. Chain 2. Hdc Repeat rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 20" Turn. Hdc in the next 30 stitches. Turn. Hdc in the next 27 stitches. Hdc 2 together. Finish the row Turn. Hdc in the first stitch. Hdc 2 together. Finish the row. Continue row 6 & 7, decreasing one stitch on each row, until five decreases have been made for the next 3 rows. Turn. Hdc in each stitch across. Repeat #8 for the next 5 rows Repeat #9 Repeat #7&8 until only ten stitches remain Repeat #9. Finish off.[total of 21 rows] Join thread to other side. Repeat #5-13. Count in 20 stitches from the inside edge of one side. Put a marker. Count 20 stitches from the inside edge of the opposite side. These are the armholes. Join the thread at the 21st stitch, and hdc across in each stitch. Turn. Hdc in each stitch Repeat #17 until there is a total of 21 rows Catch up the outer edge and join one shoulder. Finish off. Join the thread at the other end of the back. Catch up the outer edge and join the other shoulder. Finish off.

SLEEVES
With size I hook, join thread to corner of armhole. Chain 2. Hdc around one row. Chain 3. Double crochet in each stitch. Join with Slp. Repeat #23 four times Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 for next 5 rows. Repeat #25 Repeat #23 for next 5 rows Repeat #25 Repeat #23 for the next 5 rows Repeat #25 Repeat #23 one row Chain 3. Dc in the next 3 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 one row Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Chain 3. Dc in the next 3 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Do not chain on. Sc in each stitch. Do not join. Make 10 rounds of Sc. Slip stitch in previous row. Weave in loose ends REPEAT #21 TO 44 FOR OTHER SLEEVE

COLLAR AND FACING

Switch to size K hook Mark off yoke for begin and end points, where rows become all hdc. From end point, count back 12 stitches and mark off Join thread with slip stitch at bottom of yoke, one slp, four Sc, 8 hdc, DC to first mark. 8 Hdc, 4 Sc, 2 slp Turn. 4 slp, 6 Sc, 6 Hdc. Mark. Mark equal place on opposite side. Dc to mark. 6 Hdc, 6 Sc, 4 slp.

Turn 6 slp, 6 Sc, 6 Hdc. Mark. Mark equal place on opposite side. Dc to mark. 6 Hdc, 6 Sc, 6 slp Chain 3. DC in each stitch. At the corner, chain 3. DC in each stitch along the bottom. At corner, chain 3. DC in each stitch up the facing and around the collar. Join with slp.

Woman's cardigan

Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size Instructions given fit 34-inch bust (small); changes for 38-inch (medium), 42-inch (large), 46-inch (X-large) and 50inch (2X-large) are in [ ]. Finished Garment Measurement 38 inches [42 inches, 46 inches, 50 inches, 54 inches] Materials 11 [12, 13, 15, 16] (200 yd.) hanks light green super fine (fingering) weight yarn No. 3/2.1mm steel hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge Eight 3/4-inch buttons Tapestry needle Gauge 28 dc and 15 dc rows = 4 inches. Basic Stitches Ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, tr Back Row 1: Ch 135 [149, 163, 177, 191], dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch across, turn. (133 dc, counting last 3 chs of foundation ch as first dc) [147, 161, 175, 189 dc, counting last 3 chs of foundation ch as first dc]

Rows 2-46: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout), dc in each remaining dc across, turn. At end of row 46, fasten off, turn. (133 dc) [147, 161, 175, 189 dc] Row 47: For underarm shaping, skip first 13 [14, 16, 21, 21] sts, join in next st, dc across to last 13 [14, 16, 21, 21] sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. (107 dc) [119, 129, 133, 147 dc] Rows 48-76 [48-78, 48-80, 48-82, 48-84]: Ch 3, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. (107 dc) [119, 129, 133, 147 dc] Row 77 [79, 81, 83, 85]: For back neck shaping and right shoulder, ch 3, dc in each of next 26 [30, 33, 33, 38] dc, dc next 2 sts tog -- decrease made -- turn. (28 sts) [32, 35, 35, 40 sts] Row 78 [80, 82, 84, 86]: Ch 3, dc in each remaining st across, ch 1, turn. (28 dc) [32, 35, 35, 40 dc] Row 79 [81, 83, 85, 87]: Sc in each of first 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] dc, hdc in each of next 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] dc, dc in each of next 10 [12, 13, 13, 14] dc. Fasten off. (28 sts) [32, 35, 35, 40 sts] Note: For beg dc dec, ch 2, dc in next st. Row 77 [79, 81, 83, 85]: For left shoulder, skip next 49 [53, 57, 61, 65] sts on Back, join in next st, beg dc dec (see Note), dc in each remaining st across, turn. (28 sts) [32, 35, 35, 40 sts] Row 78 [80, 82, 84, 86]: Ch 3, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. (28 dc) [32, 35, 35, 40 dc] Row 79 [81, 83, 85, 87]: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 [11, 12, 12, 13] sts, hdc in each of next 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] sts, sc in each of next 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] sts, fasten off. (28 sts) (32, 35, 35, 40 sts] Right Front Row 1: Ch 65 [72, 79, 86, 93], dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch across, turn. (63 dc, counting last 3 chs of foundation ch as first dc) [70, 77, 84, 91 dc, counting last 3 chs of foundation ch as first dc] Row(s) 2 [2-4, 2-6, 2-6, 2-8]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across, turn. (63 dc) [70, 77, 84, 91 dc] Row 3 [5, 7, 7, 9]: Ch 3, dc in each of next 27 [30, 34, 37, 41] dc, ch 4, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 3 dc, dc in each of next 28 [32, 35, 39, 42] dc, turn. Row 4 [6, 8, 8, 10]: Ch 3, dc in each dc to within 2 dc of first ch-4 sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp) twice, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 5 [7, 9, 9, 11]: Ch 3, dc in each dc to within 2 dc of first ch-4 sp, ch 4, sc in first sp, ch 4, 4 tr in next sp, ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 6 [8, 10, 10, 12]: Ch 3, dc in each dc to within 2 dc of first ch-4 sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp) 4 times, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 7 [9, 11, 11, 13]: Ch 3, dc in each dc to within 2 dc of first ch-4 sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, 4 tr in next sp) twice, ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 8 [10, 12, 12, 14]: Ch 3, dc in each dc to within 2 dc of first ch-4 sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp) 6 times, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 9 [11, 13, 13, 15]: Ch 3, dc in each dc to within 2 dc of first ch-4 sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, 4 tr in next sp) 3 times, ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, skip 2 dc, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 10 [12, 14, 14, 16]: Ch 3, dc in each dc to first ch-4 sp, 2 dc in sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp) 6 times, ch 4, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 11 [13, 15, 15, 17]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to first ch-4 sp, 2 dc in sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, 4 tr in next sp) twice, ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 12 [14, 16, 16, 18]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to first ch-4 sp, 2 dc in first sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp) 4 times, ch 4, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 13 [15, 17, 17, 19]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to first ch-4 sp, 2 dc in sp, ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, 4 tr in next sp, ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 14 [16, 18, 18, 20]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to first ch-4 sp, 2 dc in sp, (ch 4, sc in next sp) twice, ch 4, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 15 [17, 19, 19, 21]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to first ch-4 sp, 2 dc in sp, ch 4, sc in next sp, ch 4, 2 dc in next sp, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. Row 16 [18, 20, 20, 22]: Ch 3, dc in each dc across to first ch-4 sp, 3 dc in sp, dc in next sc, 3 dc in next sp, dc in each remaining dc across, turn. (63 dc) [70, 77, 84, 91 dc] Note: Repeat rows 3-16 [5-18, 7-20, 7-20, 9-22] for pattern. Rows 17-46 [19-46, 21-46, 21-46, 23-46]: Work in pattern. Row 47: For underarm shaping, work in pattern to within 13 [14, 16, 21, 21] sts, leave remaining sts unworked, turn. Rows 48-56: Work in pattern. Neck Shaping Rows 57-78 [57-80, 57-82, 57-84, 57-86]: For Neck Shaping, continue to work in pattern until five complete openwork diamonds have been worked, dec 1 st at neck edge every row. After five complete openwork diamonds have been worked, work in dc only. (28 sts at end of row 78) [32, 35, 35, 40 sts at end of row 80, 82, 84, 86]

Row 79 [81, 83, 85, 87]: Ch 3, dc in each of next 9 [11, 12, 12, 13] sts, hdc in each of next 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] sts, sc in each of last 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] sts, fasten off Left Front Rows 1 & 2 [1-4, 1-6, 1-6, 1-8]: Repeat same rows of Right Front. Row 3 [5, 7, 7, 9]: Ch 3, dc in each of next 27 [31, 34, 38, 41] dc, ch 4, skip 3 dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, skip 3 dc, dc in each of next 28 [31, 35, 38, 42] dc, turn. Rows 4-46 [6-46, 8-46, 8-46, 10-46]: Repeat same rows of Right Front. At end of row 46, fasten off, turn. Row 47: For underarm shaping, skip first 13 [14, 16, 21, 21] sts, join in next st, ch 3, continue in pattern across, turn. Rows 48-56: Repeat same rows of Right Front. Rows 57-78 [57-80, 57-82, 57-84, 57-86]: For Neck Shaping, repeat same rows of Right Front. At end of row 78 [80, 82, 84, 86], ch 1, turn. Row 79 [81, 83, 85, 87]: Sc in each of first 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] sts, hdc in each of next 9 [10, 11, 11, 13] sts, dc in each of last 10 [12, 13, 13, 14] sts, fasten off. Sleeve (make 2) Row 1: Ch 69, dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch across, turn. (67 dc, counting last 3 chs of foundation ch as first dc) Note: While following instructions for sleeve, work increases at each end of row beg on row 2 as follows: 1 st at each end of every row 0 [0, 6, 15, 23] times, then on every second row 21 [30, 31, 25, 21] times, then on every third row 9 [3, 0, 0, 0] times for a total of 69 [69, 69, 66, 66] rows, then work 7 [7, 7, 10, 10] rows without increasing for a total of 76 rows and 127 [133, 141, 147, 155] dc at end of last row. Rows 2-4: Ch 3, dc in each remaining st across, increasing as indicated for size being worked. Row 5: Ch 3, dc in first st for siz vces large, X-large and 2X- large only (inc made), dc in each of next 31 [31, 32, 32, 32] sts, ch 4, skip 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, skip 3 sts, dc in each of next 32 [32, 33, 33, 33] sts, dc in same st as last st for sizes large, X-large and 2X-large only (increase made), turn. Rows 6-76: Work in openwork diamond pattern as established on Right and Left Fronts, increasing as indicated for size being worked until five openwork diamonds have been completed, then work in dc only. At end of row 76, fasten off. Assembly Sew shoulder seams. Matching center of sleeve top to shoulder seam, set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Front Band Row 1 (right side): With right side facing, join in bottom corner of Right Front, ch 1, work 2 sc over end st of each row to beg of Neck Shaping, 2 sc in st at beg of neck opening, sc evenly sp around neck opening to top corner of Left Front, 2 sc in corner st, 2 sc over end st of each row to bottom corner of Left Front, ch 1, turn. Rows 2-4: Sc in each sc across, working 2 sc in each corner sc, ch 1, turn. Row 5 (buttonhole row): Sc in each of first 6 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sc, (sc in each of next 10 sc, ch 4, skip 4 sc) 7 times, sc in each sc to neck corner, 2 sc in corner sc, sc in each sc to bottom Left Front, working 2 sc in second neck corner sc, ch 1, turn. Row 6: Sc in each sc and in each ch st across, working 2 sc in each neck corner sc, ch 1, turn. Rows 7-9: Repeat rows 2-4. At end of row 9, fasten off. Bottom Edging With right side facing, join in bottom corner of Left Front in first st to right of Front Band, ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 5, sc in second ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, skip 2 sts on sweater bottom, sc in next st) across, adjusting number of sts skipped at end of row, if necessary, to end with sc in last st before Front Band. Fasten off. Sleeve Edging With right side facing, join in first st after sleeve seam, work as for Bottom Edging, ending with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Sew buttons on Left Front Band opposite buttonholes on Right Front Band.

Women's size Boucle Cardigan

I had recently made a pullover and some mittens with the Bernat Baby Boucle. It's not fun to work with. It's a bear to pull out if you make a mistake, and it can try your patience, but otherwise it does work up nicely. Anyway, I grabbed up a hook, and a skein of yarn, and got to it. It was trial and error, but this it the final product. Sorry it looks sort of sloppy on the dress form. It hangs better on a body. If you want a wider collar, just add more rows of double crochet at the last step. Materials List 3 large balls Bernat Baby Boucle I used White for this one, because

that was the only solid color at the store.

K metal hook I metal hook safety pins or other stitch markers Finished Size This makes a Woman's large/XL, size 16-18, with sufficient room to wear something substantial underneath. Gauge 8 double crochets = 3" with size K hook. Notes Ch: chain stitch Slp: slip stitch SC: single crochet HDC: half double crochet DC: double crochet The Pattern With larger hook, foundation chain 150 Chain 3. Skip the first stitch, and dc in each stitch Turn. Chain 2. Hdc Repeat rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 20" Turn. Hdc in the next 30 stitches. Turn. Hdc in the next 27 stitches. Hdc 2 together. Finish the row Turn. Hdc in the first stitch. Hdc 2 together. Finish the row. Continue row 6 & 7, decreasing one stitch on each row, until five decreases have been made for the next 3 rows. Turn. Hdc in each stitch across. Repeat #8 for the next 5 rows Repeat #9 Repeat #7&8 until only ten stitches remain Repeat #9. Finish off.[total of 21 rows] Join thread to other side. Repeat #5-13. Count in 20 stitches from the inside edge of one side. Put a marker. Count 20 stitches from the inside edge of the opposite side. These are the armholes. Join the thread at the 21st stitch, and hdc across in each stitch. Turn. Hdc in each stitch Repeat #17 until there is a total of 21 rows Catch up the outer edge and join one shoulder. Finish off. Join the thread at the other end of the back. Catch up the outer edge and join the other shoulder. Finish off. SLEEVES With size I hook, join thread to corner of armhole. Chain 2. Hdc around one row. Chain 3. Double crochet in each stitch. Join with Slp.

Repeat #23 four times Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 for next 5 rows. Repeat #25 Repeat #23 for next 5 rows Repeat #25 Repeat #23 for the next 5 rows Repeat #25 Repeat #23 one row Chain 3. Dc in the next 3 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 one row Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Chain 3. Dc in the next 3 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Chain 3. Dc in the next 7 stitches. DC 2 tog. Dc in the next 8 stitches, DC 2 tog, repeat until chain 3. Join with slp Repeat #23 Do not chain on. Sc in each stitch. Do not join. Make 10 rounds of Sc. Slip stitch in previous row. Weave in loose ends REPEAT #21 TO 44 FOR OTHER SLEEVE COLLAR AND FACING Switch to size K hook Mark off yoke for begin and end points, where rows become all hdc. From end point, count back 12 stitches and mark off Join thread with slip stitch at bottom of yoke, one slp, four Sc, 8 hdc, DC to first mark. 8 Hdc, 4 Sc, 2 slp Turn. 4 slp, 6 Sc, 6 Hdc. Mark. Mark equal place on opposite side. Dc to mark. 6 Hdc, 6 Sc, 4 slp. Turn 6 slp, 6 Sc, 6 Hdc. Mark. Mark equal place on opposite side. Dc to mark. 6 Hdc, 6 Sc, 6 slp Chain 3. DC in each stitch. At the corner, chain 3. DC in each stitch along the bottom. At corner, chain 3. DC in each stitch up the facing and around the collar. Join with slp.

Long Jacket
This pattern is for the intermediate crochet-lover. Follow the pattern that comes with this jacket and you will love the final result. Wear it any time of year.

Materials:
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% Acrylic, 3oz/85g, 150yds/137m): 42 (48, 55, 62, 70) oz. #9742 Grey Heather (A), 12 (12, 18, 18, 18, 24) oz Caron International's Simply Soft Shadows (100% acrylic): #0007 Mardi Gray (B), 9 (9, 12, 12, 15, 15) oz One size US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge One size US G-7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook (for trim only) 4 1/2 yd/4m organza ribbon1/2"/13mm wide 330 dusty rose round glass crow beads6mm diameter Sewing needle and coordinating thread Yarn needle

GAUGE
In pattern stitch as established, using H-8 (5 mm) hook, 17 sts and 14 rows = 5"/12.5 cm

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch) Double crochet (dc) Single crochet (sc) Slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERM
sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (2 loops on hook), insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES
1. Maintain color pattern of 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, throughout. 2. To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over, yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete stitch. 3. Do not cut yarn after each color change. Carry yarn along the sides until the next color change, except at armhole shaping and neckline shaping, where it will be necessary to cut yarn.

BACK
With larger hook and A, chain 70 (80, 88, 96, 106, 114). Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn69 (79, 87, 95, 105, 113) sc.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc; change to B in last st, turn35 (40, 44, 48, 53, 57) dc and 34 (39, 43, 47, 52, 56) ch-1 spaces. Row 3: With B, ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn. Row 4: Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc; change to A in last st, turn. Row 5: With A, ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across; change to B in last st, turn. Rows 653 (51, 53, 53, 53, 53): Maintaining color pattern of 2 rows with A, 2 rows with B, repeat Rows 25. Shape Waist Row 54 (52, 54, 54, 54, 54): Ch 2 (counts as dc), skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 55 (53, 55, 55, 55, 55): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn65 (75, 83, 91, 101, 109) sc. Row 56 (54, 56, 56, 56, 56): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 57 (55, 57, 57, 57, 57): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn. Rows 58 (56, 58, 58, 58, 58)60 (62, 64, 64, 64, 64): Repeat last 4 rows 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times61 (67, 75, 83, 93, 101) sts. Work even in established pattern, without decreasing, until a total of 63 (65, 67, 67, 67, 67) rows have been completed.

Shape Armhole
Row 64 (66, 68, 68, 68, 68): Ch 1, slip st across first 5 (5, 7, 7, 9, 9) sc, ch 2, skip next sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 7 (7, 9, 9, 11, 11) sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in next sc, turn; leave remaining sts unworked. Row 65 (67, 69, 69, 69, 69): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn 49 (55, 59, 67, 73, 81) sc Row 66 (68, 70, 70, 70, 70): Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 67 (69, 71, 71, 71, 71): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn45 (51, 55, 63, 69, 77) sc. Repeat last 2 rows 0 (0, 0, 1, 2, 3) more times until a total of 67 (69, 71, 73, 75, 77) rows have been completed 45 (51, 55, 59, 61, 65) sc. Work even in established pattern, without decreasing, until a total of 75 (77, 81, 81, 83, 83) rows have been completed.

Shape First Shoulder

Row 76 (78, 82, 82, 84, 84): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) more times, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in next sc, turn; leave remaining sts unworked. Row 77 (79, 83, 83, 85, 85): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15) sc. Fasten off.

Shape Second Shoulder

Count back 13 (13, 15, 15, 17, 17) from opposite armhole (with out shoulder). Maintaining established color pattern, join yarn with slip st in 13th (13th, 15th, 15th, 17th, 17th) st. Row 76 (78, 82, 82, 84, 84): Ch 2, skip next sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 77 (79, 83, 83, 85, 85): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 sc, sc2tog11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15) sc. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT
With larger hook and A, chain 34 (38, 42, 46, 52, 56). Row 1 (WS): Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn33 (37, 41, 45, 51, 55) sc. Rows 253 (51, 53, 53, 53, 53): Work Rows 253 (51, 53, 53, 53, 53) of back.

Shape Waist
Row 54 (52, 54, 54, 54, 54): Ch 3 (counts as dc, ch 1), skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 55 (53, 55, 55, 55, 55): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn31 (35, 39, 43, 49, 53) sc. Row 56 (54, 56, 56, 56, 56): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 57 (55, 57, 57, 57, 57): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn.

Rows 58 (56, 58, 58, 58, 58)60 (62, 64, 64, 64, 64): Repeat last 4 rows 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times29 (31, 35, 39, 45, 49) sc. Work even in established pattern, without decreasing, until a total of 63 (65, 67, 67, 67, 67) rows have been completed.

Shape Armhole
Row 64 (66, 68, 68, 68, 68): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 7 (7, 9, 9, 11, 11) sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in next sc, turn; leave remaining sts unworked. Row 65 (67, 69, 69, 69, 69): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn23 (25, 27, 31, 35, 39) sc Row 66 (68, 70, 70, 70, 70): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn.

Shape Front Neck

Row 67 (69, 71, 71, 71, 71): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14) sts, turn; leave remaining st unworked13 (13, 15, 17, 21, 23) sc. Sizes Small (Medium, Large) only: Rows 68 (70, 72): Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 69 (71, 73): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn11 (11, 13) sc. Sizes X-Large (XX-Large, XXX-Large) only: Rows 72 (72, 72): Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 73 (73, 73): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn13 (17, 19) sc. Sizes XX-Large (XXX-Large) only: Row 74 (74): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 75 (75): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn15 (17) sc. Size XXX-Large only: Row 76: Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 77: Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn15 sc. All sizes: Work even in established pattern, without decreasing, until a total of 77 (79, 83, 83, 85, 85) rows have been completed. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT
With larger hook and A, chain 34 (38, 42, 46, 52, 56). Row 1 (WS): Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn33 (37, 41, 45, 51, 55) sc. Rows 253 (51, 53, 53, 53, 53): Work Rows 253 (51, 53, 53, 53, 53) of back. Shape Waist Row 54 (52, 54, 54, 54, 54): Ch 2 (counts as dc), skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 55 (53, 55, 55, 55, 55): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn31 (35, 39, 43, 49, 53) sc. Rows 56 (54, 56, 56, 56, 56) and 57 (55, 57, 57, 57, 57): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Rows 58 (56, 58, 58, 58, 58)60 (62, 64, 64, 64, 64): Repeat last 4 rows 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) more times 29 (31, 35, 39, 45, 49) sc. Work even in established pattern, without decreasing, until a total of 63 (65, 67, 67, 67, 67) rows have been completed.

Shape Armhole
Row 64 (66, 68, 68, 68, 68): Ch 1, slip st across first 5 (5, 7, 7, 9, 9) sc, ch 2, skip next sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 65 (67, 69, 69, 69, 69): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn23 (25, 27, 31, 35, 39) sc Row 66 (68, 70, 70, 70, 70): Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn.

Shape Front Neck

Row 67 (69, 71, 71, 71, 71): Ch 1, slip st across first 8 (10, 10, 12, 12, 14) sc, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn13 (13, 15, 17, 21, 23) sc.

Sizes Small (Medium, Large) only: Rows 68 (70, 72): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 69 (71, 73): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn11 (11, 13) sc. Sizes X-Large (XX-Large, XXX-Large) only: Rows 72 (72, 72): Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 73 (73, 73): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn13 (17, 19) sc. Sizes XX-Large (XXX-Large) only: Row 74 (74): Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 75 (75): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn15 (17) sc. Size XXX-Large only: Row 76: Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 77: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn15 sc. All sizes: Work even in established pattern, without decreasing, until a total of 77 (79, 83, 83, 85, 85) rows have been completed. Fasten off.

SLEEVE (make 2)
With larger hook and A, chain 30 (30, 34, 34, 36, 36). Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn29 (29, 33, 33, 35, 35) sc. Sizes Small (XX-Large, XXX-Large) only: Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn. All sizes: Rows 4 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4): Ch 2, dc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc; repeat from * to last sc, 2 dc in last sc, turn. Row 5 (3, 3, 3, 5, 5): Ch 1, sc in first dc, sc between first 2 dc, sc in next dc, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across to last 2 dc, sc in next dc, sc between last 2 dc, sc in last dc33 (33, 37, 37, 39, 39) sc. Rows 6 (4, 4, 4, 6, 6): Ch 3, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last sc, dc in last sc, turn. Row 7 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7): Ch 1, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, turn. Rows 8 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8)13 (11, 11, 9, 9, 9): Repeat last 2 rows 3 (3, 3, 2, 1, 1) times. Repeat last 10 (10, 10, 8, 6, 6) rows until a total of 41 (43, 43, 43, 43, 43) rows have been completed45 (49, 53, 57, 63, 63) sc.

Shape Sleeve Cap

Row 42 (44, 44, 44, 44, 44): Ch 1, slip st across first 5 (5, 7, 7, 9, 9) sc, ch 2, skip next sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat from * to last 7 (7, 9, 9, 11, 11) sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in next sc, turn; leave remaining sts unworked. Row 43 (45, 45, 45, 45, 45): Ch 1, sc2tog, sc in each dc and ch-space across to last 2 dc, sc2tog, turn33 (37, 37, 41, 43, 43) sc. Row 44 (46, 46, 46, 46, 46): Ch 2, skip first 2 sc, *dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc; repeat * across to last 3 sc, dc in next sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc, turn. Repeat last 2 rows until a total of 53 (57, 57, 59, 59, 59) rows have been completed13 (13, 13, 13, 15, 15) sts. Fasten off. DECORATIVE POCKET (make 2 optional) With larger hook and A, chain 16. Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn15 sc. Rows 213: Work Rows 213 of back. Row 14: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space across. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in ends. Block all pieces lightly and allow to dry. Using yarn needle and A, sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew pocket to front of jacket, using photo as a guide for placement. When seaming, ensure that the carried yarns are toward the WS of the jacket.

Lower Edge Trim

With smaller hook, join A with slip st in corner of lower edge.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly across lower edge to opposite corner, turn. Rows 2 and 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off.

Front and Neck Edge Trim

With smaller hook, join A with slip st in lower corner of front edge. Row 1: Ch 1, sc evenly up front edge, around neckline, and down opposite front edge, working 2 sc at corner of beginning of neckline on each side, turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * up front edge, around neckline, and down opposite front edge, working 2 sc at corner of beginning of neckline on each side, and ending with sc, turn. Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space up front edge, around neckline, and down opposite front edge. Fasten off.

Wrist Edge Trim

With smaller hook, join A with slip st in seam at wrist of sleeve. Round 1: Ch 1 sc evenly around wrist edge; join with slip st in first sc. Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, ending with sc; join with slip st in first sc. Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc and ch-1 space around; join with slip st in first sc. Fasten off. Repeat around opposite wrist edge. Using yarn needle, weave in any remaining ends. Using sewing thread and needle, sew beads to the top of every other sc around front edges and neckline. Sew beads to the top of every other sc around wrists and top of pockets. Weave ribbon loosely through the ch-1 spaces of the second row of front and neck edge trim, pockets, and wrist trim, allowing it to puff up slightly in each space, without folding. Tack down ends of ribbon.

Granny Square Shrink Vest

A plush, velvety-soft Granny Square Shrink Vest that will make a great-looking addition to a back-to-school wardrobe or a classy topper for any casual-chic outfit. Just think of the many fashionable looks you can achieve with this versatile vest, depending on the different tops, sweaters, blouses, pants or skirts you wear it with or the colors and yarns you make it in. You'll want to stitch up several of them! Design by Marty Miller Finished Sizes Instructions given fit 28-30-inch bust (X-small); changes for 32-34-inch bust (small), 36-38-inch bust (medium), 40-42-inch bust (large) and 44-46-inch bust (X-large) are in [ ]. Finished Garment Measurements Bust: 27 inches (X-small) [31 inches (small), 35 inches (medium), 49 inches (large), 43 inches (X-large)] Length: 14 1/2 inches (X-small) [16 1/2 inches (small), 18 inches (medium), 19 1/2 inches (large), 20 1/2 inches (X-large)] Materials Lion Brand Lion Suede bulky (chunky) weight yarn (3 oz/122 yds/85g per skein): 2 [3, 3, 4, 5] skeins #110 denim Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge Tapestry needle Stitch markers Gauge Rnds 1 and 2 = 4 inches; 5 dc = 2 inches Pattern Notes Weave in loose ends as work progresses. Join rounds with a slip stitch unless otherwise stated.

Vest
Body
Make 2. Rnd 1: Ch 6, join in first ch of ch-6, ch 3 (counts as first dc), 15 dc in ring, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (16 dc) Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st as beg ch-3, 2 dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (32 dc) Rnd 3: Ch 5 (counts as first dc, ch-2), sk next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 2, sk next dc] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-5.
(16 dc, 16 ch-2 sps) Rnd 4: Ch 6 (counts as first dc, ch-3), sk next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next dc] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (16 dc, 16 ch-3 sps) Rnd 5: Ch 3, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp, [dc in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp] around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (80 dc)

For Size X-Small Only Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in joining, sc in next dc, *ch 3, sk next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk
next 2 dc, (dc, ch 2, tr, ch 2, dc) in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending with sc in last dc, join in beg sc. Rnd 7: Ch 3, sk first sc, dc in next sc, *2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next hdc, [2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc] twice, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp, tr in next tr, [2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc] twice, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next hdc, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each of next 3 sc, rep from * around, ending with dc in last sc, join in top of beg ch-3, fasten off.

For Sizes Small, Medium, Large & X-Large Only Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in joining, sc in next dc, *ch 3, sk next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 4, sk
next 2 dc, tr in next dc, ch 4, sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, hdc in next dc, ch 3, sk next 2 dc, sc in each of next 3 dc, rep from * around, ending with sk next 2 dc, sc in last dc, join in beg sc. Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in joining, sc in next sc, *2 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next hdc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, (tr, {ch 2, tr} twice) in next tr, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next hdc, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp**, sc in each of next 3 sc, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, sc in last sc, join in beg sc. Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sc, *3 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next tr, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, tr in next tr, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next tr, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc

in each of next 9 sc, rep from * around, ending with dc in each of next 4 sc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off sizes small and medium only. (136 dc)

For Size Large Only Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working (dc, tr, dc) in each corner tr, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off. For Size X-Large Only Rnds 10 & 11: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, working (dc, tr, dc) in each corner tr, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten
off.

First Front Side Panel

For All Sizes Row 1: With RS facing, attach yarn on bottom right in corner tr, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each of next 20
[25, 28, 31, 34] sts, turn. (21 [26, 29, 32, 35] sc) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc dec (see Stitch Guide) in next 2 sts, sc in each rem st across, turn. (20 [25, 28, 31, 34] sc) Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each st across to last 3 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in last st, turn. (19 [24, 27, 30, 34] sc)

For Size X-Small Only Row 4: Rep row 2, fasten off. (18 sc) For Size Small Only Rows 4 & 5: Rep rows 2 and 3. ([22] sc) Row 6: Rep row 2, fasten off. ([21] sc) For Size Medium Only Rows 4-7: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] twice. At the end of last rep, fasten off. ([23] sc) For Size Large Only Rows 4-7: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] twice. ([26] sc) Rows 8-10: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At the end of last rep, fasten off. For Size X-Large Only Rows 4-9: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 3 times. ([28] sc) Rows 10-14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At the end of last rep, fasten off.
2nd Front Side Panel

Rows 1-4 [1-6, 1-7, 1-10, 1-14]: Rep rows 1-4 [1-6, 1-7, 1-10, 1-14] of First Front Side Panel.

First & 2nd Back Side Panels

Rep First and 2nd Front Side Panels.

Strap
Make 2 each front & back. Row 1: With RS facing, join yarn at upper right tr, ch 1, sc in same st as joining
and in each of next 4 [5, 5, 6, 6] sts, turn. (5 [6, 6, 7, 7] sc) Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn. Rows 3-9 [3-9, 3-10, 3-12, 3-14]: Rep Row 2. At the end of last rep, fasten off. With RS facing, join yarn in 5th [6th, 6th, 7th, 7th] st from left corner tr, rep rows 1-9 [1-9, 1-10, 1-12, 1-14]. With RS tog, matching sts and sewing through top lps only, sew shoulders tog. With RS tog, sew side seams. Bottom Edging Rnd 1 (WS): Attach yarn at side seam, ch 1, sc evenly spaced around, join in beg sc, turn. Rnds 2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join in beg sc. At the end of last rep, fasten off. Armhole Trim Rnd 1 (RS): Attach yarn at underarm, ch 1, sc evenly spaced around, working sc dec where the strap joins each Front and Back to keep piece flat, join in beg sc, fasten off. Rep on opposite armhole opening.

Neckline Trim
Rnd 1 (RS): Attach yarn at shoulder seam, ch 1, sc evenly spaced around, working sc dec at 4 corners where the
strap joins each Front and Back to keep piece flat, join in beg sc, fasten off.

My Cardigan
10/27/05 Dorothy Dot Matthews.

SIZE: Large to 2X SKILL: intermediate YOU WILL NEED: HOOKS: J/10-6.00mm; I/9-5.50mm; H/85.00mm YARN: 4 8oz skeins Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply worsted weight yarn; color 0380 Windsor Blue; 100% acrylic project used approx 1469yds (3 1/2 skeins) Blunt yarn needle, scissors and stitch markers GAUGE: with J hook, 5 hdc and 4 rows = 2" STITCHES USED: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc); double crochet (dc) shell = (sc, ch3, 4 dc) all in the same stitch double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) = (yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo and pull thru 2 loops) twice, yo and pull thru 3 loops half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog) = *yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 4 loops foundation single crochet (see pictures at end of pattern) = ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook; yo and pull yarn thru stitch (2 loops on hook); yo and pull yarn thru 1 loop on hook chain made (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru remaining 2 loops on hook sc completed; Second and subsequent foundation single crochets - insert hook in chain; yo and pull thru chain (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru 1 loop on hook -- chain made (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru 2 loops on hook single crochet made. Other abbreviations: ea = each; sk = skip; sl st = slip stitch PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS YOKE With J hook, 48 foundation sc. ch 1, turn ROW 1: sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (corner made, place marker in center st) sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st) sc in next 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st) sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st) sc in next 8 sts. Ch 1, turn (56 sc) ROW 2: sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st,

sc in next 18, sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts. ch 2, turn (64 sc) ROW 3: hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts, ch 2 turn. (72 hdc) ROW 4: hdc in next 11 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts, ch 2 turn. (80 hdc) ROW 5: hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14, sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 24, sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14, sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12, sts, ch 2 turn. (88 hdc) ROW 6: hdc in next 13 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 13 sts, ch 2 turn. (96 hdc) ROW 7: hdc in next 14 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14 sts, ch 2 turn. (104 hdc) ROW 8: hdc in next 15 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 15 sts, ch 2 turn. (112 hdc) ROW 9: hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 16 sts, ch 2 turn. (120 hdc) ROW 10: hdc in next 17 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 17 sts, ch 2 turn. (128 hdcs)

ROW 11: hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts, ch 2 turn. (136 hdc) ROW 12: hdc in next 19 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 19 sts, ch 2 turn. (144 hdc) ROW 13: hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 40 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 20 sts, ch 2 turn. (152 hdc) ROW 14: hdc in next 21 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 42 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 21 sts, ch 2 turn. (160 hdc) ROW 15: hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 44 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 22 sts, ch 2 turn. (168 hdc) ROW 16: hdc in next 23 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 46 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 23 sts, ch 2 turn. (176 hdc) ROW 17: hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 48 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 24 sts, ch 2 turn. (184 hdcs) Remove markers

SLEEVE SHAPING ROW 18: hdc in next 26 sts, ch 9, sk next 40 sts, hdc in next 52 sts, ch 9, sk next 40 sts, hdc in next 26 sts, ch 2, turn. (104 hdc) ROW 19: hdc in ea hdc and ea ch around. ch 2, turn. (122 hdc) BODY ROW 20: *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * across. ch 1, turn. (162 hdc) shell = (sc, ch 3, 4 dc) in same st ROW 21: shell in next st, *sk 3 sts, shell in next st. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last st. ch 2, turn. (40 shells) ROW 22: dc in next sc, *sk next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc sk next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * across. ch 1, turn (40 ch-3 sps) ROW 23: shell in first st, *sk ch-3 and 1 st, shell in next sc. Repeat from * across, end with sk ch-3 and next st, sc in last st. ch 2, turn. (40 shells) ROWS 24 thru 42: Repeat rows 22 and 23 EDGING ROW 43: Repeat row 23, ending with 2 shells in last sc. turn work so you can continue up the side edge. shell evenly up side, shell evenly around neck, shell evenly down the other side, end with shell in last st. Join in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends. SLEEVES Attach yarn in center chain at under arm. ROUND 1: ch 2, hdc in same st where yarn was attached, hdc in next 4 chs, hdc in next 2 sps (they're not really stitches) hdc in next 40 hdc, hdc in next 2 sps hdc in next 4 chs. join in first hdc. (53 hdc) ROUND 2: ch 1, hdc in next st. (do not hdc in same st as join) hdc in ea st around, end with hdc in joining st of previous round. Join in first hdc. (53 hdc) Doing the round this way will eliminate that awful seam that usually winds it's way up your garment. ROUNDS 3 thru 5: repeat round 2

ROUND 6: ch 1 hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog over next 2 sts *hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. End with hdc in last 3 sts, hdc in joining of previous round. Join in first hdc. (46 hdc) ROUNDS 7 thru 15: Repeat round 2 (46 hdc) SWITCH TO I hook ROUNDS 16 thru 20: Repeat round 2 using I hook SWITCH TO H hook ROUNDS 21 thru 31: Repeat round 2 using H hook ROUND 32: ch 1, *shell in next st, sk next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. FASTEN OFF WEAVE IN ENDS. Make 2nd sleeve same as first.

FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET This is how I did this stitch. It is not copyrighted to me. I do not own it. I just used it and made pictures of it as I went, to help clarify how it's done. Click the picture to be taken to a larger view. First foundation single crochet stitch

Ch 2 {picture 1}

insert hook in 2nd ch from hook {picture 2}

yo and pull yarn thru stitch (2 loops on hook) {picture 3}

yo and pull yarn thru 1 loop on hook chain made (2 loops on hook) {picture 4}

yo and pull thru remaining 2 loops on hook sc completed {picture 5} Second and subsequent foundation single crochets

insert hook in chain {picture 6}

yo and pull thru chain (2 loops on hook) {picture 7}

yo and pull thru 1 loop on hook -- chain made (2 loops on hook) {picture 8}

yo and pull thru 2 loops on hook single crochet made {picture 9}