Lion Brand^® Moonlight Mohair

GAUGE:

(Dc, ch 1) 5 times + 5 rows = 4" [10 cm] in (dc, ch 1) pattern.
4 V-sts + 6 rows = 4" [10 cm] in V-st 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:

V-st (Dc, ch 1, dc) in same st or space.

Foundation Rnd Starting at neck edge, ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook, *ch 3, sc in last ch3-space; repeat from * until Foundation Rnd measures 32" [81.5 cm]; join with slip st in first ch3-space.

BODY

Rnd 1 (RS) Ch 4, work (dc, ch 1) 63 times evenly spaced around ring; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch – 64 ch1-spaces.

Rnds 2-3 Slip st in first ch1-space, ch 4, (dc, ch 1) in each ch1-space around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch.

Rnd 4 Slip st in first ch1-space, ch 4, dc in same ch1-space, ch 1 (inc made), (dc, ch 1) in each of next 31 ch1-spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next ch1-space (inc made), (dc, ch 1) in each of next 31 ch1-spaces; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch – 66 ch1-spaces.

Rnds 5-7 Repeat Rnd 2.

Rnd 8 Slip st in first ch1-space, ch 4, dc in same ch1-space, ch 1 (inc made), (dc, ch 1) in each of next 32 ch1-spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next ch1-space (inc made), (dc, ch 1) in each of next 32 ch1-spaces; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch – 68 ch1-spaces.

Rnds 9-11 Repeat Rnd 2.

Rnd 12 Slip st in first ch1-space, ch 4, dc in same ch1-space, ch 1 (inc made), (dc, ch 1) in each of next 33 ch1-spaces, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1) in next ch1-space (inc made), (dc, ch 1) in each of next 33 ch1-spaces; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch – 70 ch1-spaces.

DIVIDE FOR FRONT AND BACK

Note Work now progresses in rows.

FRONT

Row 1 (RS) Ch 3, (dc, ch 1) in each of next 34 ch1-spaces, dc in next space; turn, leaving remaining sts unworked – 34 ch1-spaces.

Row 2 Ch 3, (dc, ch 1) in each ch1-space across, dc in top of turning ch; turn.

Rows 3-14 Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off.

BACK

Row 1 With RS facing, join yarn in first ch1-space to the left of last st made in Row 1 of Front, ch 3, (dc, ch 1) in each of next 34 ch1-spaces, dc in next space; turn – 34 ch1-spaces.

Row 2 Ch 3, (dc, ch 1) in each ch1-space across, dc in top of turning ch; turn.

Rows 3-14 Repeat Row 2.

Fasten off.

COLLAR

Rnd 1 With RS facing, join yarn on opposite side of foundation rnd, ch 4, dc in same space, work 33 V-sts evenly spaced around foundation rnd; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch – 34 V-sts.

Rnds 2-12 Slip st in ch1-space of first V-st, ch 4, dc in same ch1-space, V-st in ch1-space of each V-st around; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Slit Trim

Row 1 With RS facing, join yarn at bottom corner of one slit, ch 1, sc evenly spaced up one side of slit, sc evenly spaced down other side of slit to bottom corner. Fasten off.

Repeat Slit Trim around other slit. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

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