Lion Brand^® Microspun

GAUGE:

16 dc + 8 rows = 4 inches (10 cm). 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:

PATTERN STITCH Row 1 (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch. Ch 1, turn. Row 2 (Sc, 3 dc) in first sc, *skip next 3 sc, (sc, 3 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 4 sc, skip next 3 sc, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3 (Sc, 3 dc) in first sc, *skip next 3 dc, (sc, 3 dc) in next sc; rep from * across to last 4 sts, skip next 3 dc, sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. Rep Row 3 for pattern. STRIPE PATTERN Rows 1-2 A Row 3 B Row 4 C Rows 5-6 A Row 7 C Row 8 B Rep Rows 1-8 for stripe pattern sequence.

BACK
With A, ch 50 (54, 58, 62). Beg with Row 1 - (49 (53, 57, 61) sc after Row 1,  work in pattern st and stripe pattern for 14 (15, 16, 17) rows. Note Piece should measure 5¼ (5¾, 6¼, 6¾) inches from beg. Shape armholes Maintaining pattern st and stripe sequence, slip st across 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows – 40 (44, 48, 52) sts. Continue as in this way for 12 (13, 14, 15) rows or until armholes measure 4¾ (5, 5½, 5¾) inches. Shape shoulders/neck On left shoulder, work 13 (13, 17, 17) dc for button band. Fasten off.

FRONT
Work as for Back until armholes measure 2¾ (3, 3½, 3¾) inches.
Shape neck Right side Continue in pattern and color sequence as for Back as foll:
Next row Work first 17 (17, 21, 21) sts. Ch 1, turn.
Next row Work 4 sc, work in pattern to end of row. Continue in pattern for 4 rows. Fasten off.
Left side Skip center 7 (11, 7, 11) sts and work as for right side, rev shaping. Fasten off.

SLEEVES
With A, ch 21 (23, 25, 27). Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch – 20 (22, 24, 26) sc. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2 Dc in each st to end.
Row 3 Work in dc, inc 1 st at each end of row.
Row 4 Change to B for left sleeve and C for right sleeve. Continue in dc; AT SAME TIME, (inc 1 st at each end of next 2 rows, then work 1 row without incs) until sleeve measures 6 ½ (7, 8, 8½) inches from beg. Slip st across 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew right shoulder seam. Sew only last 2 sts on left shoulder seam placing front on button band. Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew 4 buttons on button band. Neckband With RS facing, join A and dc evenly around neck edge for 1 row. Fasten off.

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