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I used Lion Brand's NuBoo but it won't be around for long. I'm so sad about that!
GAUGE | in pattern 1 Shell = 2.5” | 1 Shell Row = 1.25” YARN
Lion Brand NuBoo | Walnut Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Approx. 700 (800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500) yards.
HOOKS | Tulip Etimo
US I/5.5mm
OTHER MATERIALS
Tapestry Needle SKILL LEVEL – Intermediate ABBREVIATIONS ch – Chain Stitch ch-sp – Chain Space st(s) – Stitch(es) sl st – Slip Stitch ea – Each inc – Increase sc – Single Crochet dc – Double Crochet tr – Treble Crochet sp – Space sk – Skip rep – Repeat bet – Between rem – Remaining rs/ws – Right/Wrong Side Special Stitches Shell Stitch – Work 9 treble crochet stitches in the chain space. V Stitch – [1tr, ch1, 1tr] in the same st. Increase (inc) V Stitch – [(1tr, ch1) twice, 1tr] in the same st
NOTES – Pattern is written in US terms. Read through the pattern, study the charts, and circle the size you’re making prior to starting. After the first 1-5 rows, you will have more shells between the increase stitches (marked by the pink color) as your yoke gets larger. Place a marker at the increase stitches to help identify where to increase.
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Refer to Craft Yarn Council’s standard sizing chart for actual body measurements. Please note that the final cardigan includes positive ease.
Standard Body Measurements/Sizing info
Woman Size Charts
YOKE CHART Sizes XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
Instructions
Sizes XS/S (M/L, XL/2X, 3X, 4X, 5X)
YOKE
Foundation: ch 82 (82, 82, 92, 92, 92) sts, 1sc in 2nd ch from hook & each ch across.
81 (81, 81, 91, 91, 91) sts
Note: The chart shows a total of 81 sts for the foundation. If you ch 92, you will have 1 extra shell st in the back (5 shells).
Row 1 (rs): ch1, 1sc in same st, [*sk4 sts, shell in next st, sk4 sts, 1sc in next st*, place marker on last sc st, (RIGHT Front), Rep between * * once, place marker on last sc st, (RIGHT Sleeve)]. Rep between * *4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) times, place marker on last sc st, (Back). Rep between [ ] once for LEFT Sleeve and LEFT Front sections. 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 9) shells
Row 2: ch 4 (counts as a tr st throughout), 1tr in same st, *(ch3, 1sc center of shell, ch3, inc v st in next sc st) twice. [ch3, 1sc in center of shell, ch3*, v st in sc]. Rep bet [ ] 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) more times. Rep bet * * once. End with 2 tr sts in last st.
Row 3: ch1, 1sc in same st, *(shell in sc st, 1sc in next tr st, shell in next tr st, 1sc in next tr st) twice, [shell in next sc st, sc in ch1-sp*]. Rep bet [ ] 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) more times. Rep bet * * once working the last sc in the sp bet the ch4 & tr st. 12 (12, 12, 13, 13, 13) shells
Row 4: ch4, 1tr in same st, *[ch3, 1sc in center of shell, ch3, v st in sc, ch3, (1sc, ch2, 1tr, ch1, 1tr, ch2, 1sc) in the center of shell st from the last row, ch3, v st in sc,] twice. {ch3, 1sc in 1sc in center of shell, ch3*, v st in sc}. Rep bet { } 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) more times. Rep bet * * once. End with 2 tr sts in last st.
Row 5: ch1, 1sc in same st, *(shell in sc st, 1sc in next ch1-sp, shell in next sc st, 1sc in next ch1-sp, shell in next sc st, 1sc in next ch1-sp) twice, [shell in next sc st, sc in ch1-sp*, shell in next sc st]. Rep bet [ ] 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) more times. Rep bet * * working the last sc in the sp bet the ch4 & tr st. 16 (16, 16, 17, 17, 17) shells
Rep rows 2-5 for a total of 6 (8, 10, 11, 12, 13) SHELL rows or until you have 8 (10, 12, 13, 14, 15) total shells on the BACK of the yoke ending on row 3.
Follow the (left) chart for crocheting the sides & for the (right) chart for corner increases.
Note: You can adjust size by repeating rows 2-5 until desired (width) back size.
note: this will also increase armhole size
Separating sleeves from yoke
ch 4, 1tr in same st, (ch3, 1sc in center of shell, ch3, v st in sc) twice, ch3, 1sc in center of shell, {ch3, sk all sleeve sts, 1sc in center of corner shell}, [ch3, v st in sc, ch3, 1sc in center of shell]. Rep bet [ ] until next corner shell st. Rep bet { }, then rep bet [ ] twice. End with ch3, 2tr sts in last st.
BODY
BODY STITCH PATTERN Row 1: ch1, 1sc in same st, {[shell in sc st, 1sc in next ch1-sp]. Rep bet [ ] until right before the corner shell st, sk the next sc from the increase (pink) shell. Do not work a shell here. Work 1 shell st in ch3 sp below the underarm sleeve, sk the next sc in the corner, 1sc in next ch1-sp from the v st.} Rep bet { } once. Then rep bet [ ] working the last sc in the sp bet the ch4 & tr st.
Row 2: ch4, 1tr in same st, *ch3, 1sc in center
of shell, ch3**, v st in sc. Rep from * ending the
last rep at **.
Row 3: ch1, 1sc in same st, *shell in sc st, 1sc in
next ch1-sp. Rep from * working the last sc in the
sp bet the ch4 & tr st.
Rep rows 2-3 until desired length.
Optional: You can add a row or 2 to the edges of the
front by fastening on the bottom corner RIGHT front
and
Row 1: ch1, sc along the edges up the RIGHT front,
and across the neck, back down the LEFT front.
Row 2: ch1, turn, 1sc in each st across.
Rep rows 1 -2 if desired.
FINISHING
Fasten off, secure, and weave in all ends.
Block as desired.
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