SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Finished Chest 38 (40, 42, 45, 52) in. (96.5 (101.5, 106.5, 114.5, 132) cm) Finished Length 19 (19, 20, 20, 21) in. (48.5 (48.5, 51, 51, 53.5) 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.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Nov 16, 2007)
LEFT FRONTRows 7 and 8: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Row 9: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to last 2 sts, skip next st, hdc in last st – 17 (18, 19, 21, 23) sts. Rows 9-17: Rep last 3 rows 3 more times – 15 (16, 17, 19, 21) hdc. Rows 10 and 11: Rep Rows 7 and 8. Rows 12 -17: Rep Rows 6-11. The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
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Retro Swing
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease® Thick & Quick®
GAUGE:
6½ hdc = 4 in. (10 cm); 5 rows = 3 in. (7.5 cm) in hdc with crochet hook.
7 sts + 10½ rows = 3 in. (7.5 cm) in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS) with knitting needles. 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:
Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts)
Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from * across. Row 2 P the knit sts and k the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st.
NOTES:
Back, Fronts and Sleeves are worked in crochet. Trim is knit.
BACK
With crochet hook, ch 38 (40, 42, 46, 50). Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across – 36 (38, 40, 44, 48) hdc. Rows 2-5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Shape Waist
Row 6 (Dec Row): Ch 2, turn, sk first st, hdc in next st and each st across to last 2 sts, sk
next st, hdc in last st – 34 (36, 38, 42, 46) hdc. Rows 7 and 8: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Rows 9-17: Rep last 3 rows 3 more times – 28 (30, 32, 36, 40) hdc. Row 18: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures 11 in. (28 cm) from beg.
Shape Armholes
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first st, ch 2, sk next st, hdc in each st to last 3 sts, sk next
st, hdc in next st; leave last st unworked – 24 (26, 28, 32, 36) hdc. Next Row: Rep Row 6 – 22 (24, 26, 30, 34) hdc.
Rep last row 0 (0, 1, 2, 3) more times – 22 (24, 24, 26, 28) hdc. Next Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep last row until armholes measure 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) in. (20.5 (20.5, 23, 23, 25.5) cm).
Shape Shoulders
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 2 sts, ch 2, sk next st, hdc in each st to last 4 sts, sk
next st, ch 1, sl st in next st; leave last 2 sts unworked. Fasten off.
Mark first and last 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts for shoulders, leaving center 10 (10, 10, 10, 12) sts for
neck.
LEFT FRONT
With crochet hook, ch 21 (22, 23, 25, 27). Row 1 (WS): Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across – 19 (20, 21, 23, 25) hdc. Rows 2-5: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Shape Waist Mark beg of next row for side edge. Row 6 (Dec Row - RS): Ch 2, turn, sk first st, hdc in each st across – 18 (19, 20, 22, 24)
hdc. Rows 7 and 8: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Row 9: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to last 2 sts, skip next st, hdc in last st – 17 (18, 19, 21, 23) sts. Rows 10 and 11: Rep Rows 7 and 8. Rows 12 -17: Rep Rows 6-11. Row 18: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures 11 in. (28 cm) from beg, end with a RS row.
Shape Armhole
Next Row (WS): Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to last 3 sts, sk next st, hdc in next st; leave last
st unworked – 13 (14, 15, 17, 19) hdc. Next Row: Rep Row 6 – 12 (13, 14, 16, 18) hdc. Sizes L, 1X and 2X only - Next Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st to last 2 sts, sk next
st, hdc in last st – 13 (15, 17) hdc.
Dec 1 st at armhole edge 0 (0, 0, 1, 2) more times – 12 (13, 13, 14, 15) hdc. Next Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep last row until armhole measures 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) in. (12.5 (12.5, 15, 15, 18) cm), end with a RS
row.
Shape Neck
Next Row (WS): Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) sts, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in each st
to end of row – 8 (9, 9, 10, 10) sts. Next Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across to last 2 sts, sk next st, hdc in next st – 7
(8, 8, 9, 9) sts. Next Row: Ch 2, turn, sk first st, hdc in next st and each st across – 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts
for shoulder Next Row: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep last row until armhole measures 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) in. (20.5 (20.5, 23, 23, 25.5) cm), end with a
WS row.
Shape Shoulder
Next Row (RS): Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) sts, ch 2, sk next st, hdc in each st
across – 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) sts. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for Left Front, reversing all shaping.
SLEEVE (make 2)
With crochet hook, ch 33 (33, 34, 34, 35). Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across – 31 (31, 32, 32, 33) hdc. Rows 2-5 (6, 6, 6, 6): Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Dec Row: Ch 2, turn, sk first st, hdc in next st and each st across to last 2 sts, sk next st,
hdc in last st – 29 (29, 30, 30, 31) hdc. Next 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) Rows: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep from Dec Row 3 (2, 2, 2, 2) more times – 23 (25, 26, 26, 27) sts. Next Row: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st across.
Rep last row until piece measures 11 in. (28 cm) from beg.
Shape Cap
Next Row: Sl st in first st, ch 1, sk next st, hdc in each st to last 3 sts, sk next st, sc in
next st; leave last st unworked – 19 (21, 22, 22, 23) sts. Next Row: Ch 2, turn, sk first st, hdc in next st and each st across to last 2 sts, sk next
st, hdc in last st – 17 (19, 20, 20, 21) sts.
Rep last row 6 (7, 7, 7, 8) more times – 5 (5, 6, 6, 5) sts. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Front Band
From RS with knitting needles, pick up and k 35 (35, 38, 38, 40) sts from lower edge to neck.
Knit 1 row. Bind off. Rep along opposite front edge.
Collar
From RS with knitting needles, beg at Right Front band, pick up and k 36 (36, 36, 36, 40) sts
around neck to Left Front band. Next Row: (K1, p1) twice, k1, * inc 1 st in next st, k1; rep from * to last 5 sts, (k1, p1)
twice, k1 – 49 (49, 49, 49, 55) sts. Next Row: (K1, p1) twice, k1, p to last 5 sts, (k1, p1) twice, k1. Next Row: (K1, p1) twice, k to last 4 sts, (p1, k1) twice.
Rep last 2 rows until collar measures 10 in (25.5 cm) from beg. Work in Seed St on all sts for 7
rows. Bind off.
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Retro Swing worth the effort Reviewed by angela on 2010-01-17
I see this jacket as a template in many ways that can be used in a variety of ways. I exaggerated the collar and added a lace trim to elongate it. It is really cute and I love the swingy look, I may make it again in black, I do not like the stitch decrease method of skipping over the second stitch, No, it leaves a gap, better to stitch two together as one, or some other way, thats my only grief with it. Add a shawl pin for extra cute touch
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