SIZE: 9 mos, 18 mos 6-12 (12-18) months
Finished Chest 22¼ (24½) in. [56.5 (62.25) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Sewing needle and thread
Zip-Back Hoody
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
20 sts + 11 rows = 6 in. [15.25 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:
Cluster (Yarn over, insert hook in same st and draw up loop, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over, draw through all 4 loops on hook.
FRONT
Ch 39 (43).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across – 37 (41) dc. Turn.
Row 2 (WS): Ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1), sk first 2 dc, (cluster in next st, ch 1, sk 1 dc) across, end dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 3 (RS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), sk first dc, (dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next cluster) across, end dc in last ch-1 sp, dc in last dc. Turn. Rep Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 9¾ (11) in. [24.75 (28) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Keeping to pattern, work across first 11 (12) sts. Fasten off. Sk next 15 (17) sts, join yarn and work across remaining 11 (12) sts. Fasten off.
RIGHT BACK
Ch 21 (23).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across – 19 (21) dc. Turn each row. Work as for Front until piece measures 9¾ (11) in. [24.75 (28) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Work in pattern across 11 (12) sts, sk last 8 (9) sts. Fasten off.
LEFT BACK
Work as for Right Back, reversing shaping.
SLEEVES
Ch 21 (23).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across – 19 (21) dc. Turn.
Row 2 (cluster inc): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, (ch 1, sk 1 dc, cluster in next dc) across, end ch 1, sk 1 dc, 2 dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 3 (dc inc): Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in same st, (dc in next ch-1 sp, dc in next cluster) across, end dc in next ch-1 sp, 2 dc in last dc – 23 (25) dc. Rows 4-11: Rep last 2 rows 3 (4) times,
then rep Row 2 for 1 (0) time – 37 (41) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 6½ (7) in. [16.5 (17.75) cm] from beg.
Fasten off.
Edging
Row 1: From RS, sc evenly across lower edge of Sleeve. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.
HOOD
Ch 59 (63).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across – 57 (61) dc. Turn. Work in pattern as for Front until Hood measures 6 (7) in. [15.25 (17.75) cm] from beg. Fasten off.
Trim
Row 1: From RS, join yarn and sc evenly across one long side of Hood. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Place markers at each side of this row for front opening of Hood.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Place markers 5½ (6¼) in. [14 (16) cm] below shoulder seams on Front and Backs. Sew Sleeves between markers. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Pin short ends of Hood to neck edge, with front opening markers meeting at center front of neck edge.
Sew Hood in place.
Lower Edging
Row 1: From RS, sc evenly around lower edge of Hoody. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.
Back Edging and Zipper
Join yarn at lower edge of Left Back.
Row 1: From RS, sc evenly along Left Back, back opening of Hood and Right Back. Turn. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.
Pin zipper to WS of Back opening. With sewing needle and thread, baste, then sew zipper in place. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
Zip-Back Hoody Reviewed by Kate Taggart on 2010-08-02
I am not a novice at crocheting and found that the pattern did not work up properly for the larger size unless I tweaked it. After ripping it out about 5 times, i finally added in an extra stitch, usually after the increase on the non-cluster row. Otherwise it was a nice pattern and looks good in the yarn i chose for my niece. i think some reviewing of the larger size pattern instructions is called for.
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