Lion Brand^® Glitterspun^®

GAUGE:

(Ch 3, 3 dc) 2 times + 4 rows = 3" (7.5 cm) in pattern.   

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

Base ch/sc Start with a slip knot, ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 1 loop, yo and draw through 2 loops – 1 single crochet with its own chain at bottom. Work next stitch under loops of that chain. Insert hook under 2 loops at bottom of the previous stitch, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 1 loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Repeat for length of foundation. Corner (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-space. Dc join (dc 2 ch-spaces tog) Yo, insert hook in ch-space of corner, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops remain). Yo and insert hook in ch-space of next corner, draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook (3 loops remain), yo and draw through remaining 3 loops on hook.

YOKE
Base ch/sc 72. Slip st to beg sc to join, being careful not to twist.
Rnd 1 Ch 3, dc in next 2 sc, (ch 3, skip next sc, dc in next 3 sc) 17 times, skip last sc,  dc in top of beg ch – 18 ch-spaces.
Rnd 2 Slip st in first space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, (ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-space)  around, dc in top of beg ch – 18 ch-spaces.
Rnd 3 (inc rnd) Slip st in first space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 3, (3 dc in next chspace, ch 3) 2 times, Corner in next ch-space, ch 3, work ( ) 5 times, Corner in next chspace, ch 3, work ( ) 2 times, Corner in next ch-space, ch 3, work ( ) 5 times, 3 dc in same ch-space as beg, dc in top of beg ch – 22 ch-spaces.
Joining row Slip st in first corner ch-space, ch 3, skip 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-spaces of
arm, dc join first ch-space to next corner ch-space, dc in same ch-space, ch 3, (3 dc in
next ch-space, ch 3) around to next corner, dc in corner ch-space, skip 8 (9, 10, 11, 12)
ch-spaces of arm, dc join previous corner ch-space to next corner ch-space, dc in same
ch-space, (ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-space) to end, dc in top of beg ch.

BODY
Working even on 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) ch-spaces, repeat Rnd 2 for 14 rounds or until desired length. At end of last rnd, omit dc in top of beg ch; instead, ch 3, slip st to beg ch.
Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each dc, 2 sc in each ch-space around, slip st to beg sc. Fasten off.

SLEEVES
With RS facing, locate corner ch-spaces previously joined for Body. Join with slip st to right ch-space, ch 3, dc join to left ch-space, dc in same ch-space, (ch 3, 3 dc in next chspace) around, dc in top of beg ch.
Working even on 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) ch-spaces, repeat Body Rnd 2 for 22 rounds or until
desired length. At end of last rnd, omit dc in top of beg ch; instead, ch 3, slip st to beg
ch.
Work 1 rnd of sc as for bottom of Body.

FINISHING
With RS facing, join with slip st in first base ch at neck edge. Ch 1, sc in same ch, sc in
each ch around, slip st to beg sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends. Block to measurements
(see below).

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS (approximately)
Width of chest at underarm 16½ (18, 19½, 21, 22½)"
Length from center front neck 17"
Body length from underarm 12"
Neck width 10"
Sleeve width at underarm 6 (7, 7½, 8, 9)"
Sleeve width at bottom 7 (8, 8½, 9, 10)"
Sleeve length from underarm 17"

Blocking
Glitterspun machine washes, so the wet-blocking method works well. Put Top in your washer and fill with a couple of inches of cool water. Thoroughly wet Top by gently squeezing in the water. Spin briefly until just damp. Spread clean towel(s) on a carpeted floor or on a bed. Lay the damp Top on the towel(s) and gently ease it into shape, blocking to size, pinning where necessary. Allow to dry completely.

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