Chrysanthemum ❋

Make 6 ch and join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 1 ch, 15 sc into ring, sl st into first dc. 15 sc.

Front layer of petals

Rnd 2 working into front of loop only, (8 ch, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sl st into each of next 6 ch, sl st into next sc) 14 times, 8 ch, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sl st into each of next 6 ch, sl st into back of next sc.

Back layer of petals

Rnd 3 Working into back of loop only, 1 ch, 2 sc into each of next 15 sc, sl st to first sc. 30 sc.
Rnd 4 (8 ch, sl st into 2nd ch from hook, sl st into each of next 6 ch, sl st into next sc) 30 times

Fasten off

Gerbera ❁

with easy steps you can make Gerbera flower,

Make 6 ch and join with sl st to form a ring.
Rnd 1 1 ch, 12 sc into ring,sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2 1 ch, 1 sc into first sc, (16 ch, 1 sc into next sc ) 11 times, 16 ch, sl st to first sc.
Rnd 3 into each 16 ch loop work as follows: 1 sl st into each of first 3 ch, 1 sc into each of next 4 ch, 2 sc into each of next 2 ch, 1 sc into each of next 4 ch, 1 sl st into each of next 3 ch

Fasten off.

unusual and stunning dress !

Crochet, the latest fashion trend seasons, is one of the most interesting tools for design space fantasies, often produce a very unusual and stunning results. This crochet dress impresses with its simplicity and originality, convenience and bright colors It is interesting how professional designers are often able to beat a perfectly ordinary, if not ordinary pattern and successfully create a model that is called "with a twist."

       This dress is made in two colors: dark blue and yellow. Each option in its own interesting and attractive. Yellow looks more at ease, blue produces a more rigorous experience. Simple silhouette, a little above the knee length, round neckline, sleeveless. The original dress associated with the addition of viscose nylon (63% viscose, 37% nylon) in length from shoulder - 33 inches or 84 cm, bottom - white silk lining colors, contrasting with the color of the model for a more expressive pattern.

Chain-Link Shawl !

Using two beautiful, complementary yarns, a layered-chain effect is created when the chains worked in the second yarn are overlaid and woven into chains worked in the first yarn.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 70 inches wide x 16 inches long

MATERIALS: Sunrise Diakeito DiaCosta Nuova (CSN) light (DK) weight rayon/acrylic yarn [1¹/₂oz/148 yds/40g per ball): 3 balls #107 purple core with red/ green strands (MC)

Sunrise Diakeito Masterseed Cotton Lily (MSY) light (DK) weight cotton tape yarn (116 yds per ball): 3 balls #607 purple (CC)

Size G/6/4mm crochet hook

GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project.

PATTERN NOTES

This layered Shawl is worked from the center back with main color (MC) down 1 side and then worked from the center back down the other side. The contrasting color (CC) is overlaid and woven into the main-color chain, working the front center down 1 side and then working from the center back down the other side.

Chain-7 at beginning of row counts as first treble crochet and chain-3 at corner unless otherwise stated.

Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SHAWL

Step1

Row 1: With MC, ch 81, sc in first ch from hook, [ch 7, sk next 4 chs, sc in next ch] across, turn.

Row 2: Ch 7 (see Pattern Notes), [sc in next ch-7 sp, ch 7] across to last ch-7 sp, ch 3, tr in last st forming last ch sp, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in last tr, [ch 7, sc in next ch-7 sp] across, ending with tr in last ch-3 sp, turn.

Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately] 31 times. At end of last row, fasten off.

Step 2

Row 1: Join MC with sc in first ch on opposite side of row 1 of Step 1, [ch 7, sk next 4 chs, sc in next ch] across, turn.

Next rows: [Rep rows 2 and 3 of Step 1 alternately] 32 times in opposite direction. At end of last row, fasten off.

Step 3

Getting started: Join CC in center of ch-3 at end of row 1 of MC as shown on Diagram 1.

Row 1: Ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp of starting ch on row 1 of Step 1, [ch 7, sc in next ch-5 sp] across, turn ch mesh.

Row 2: Ch 3, sc around post of MC mesh, ch 3, [sc in ch-7 sp through MC mesh according to Diagram 2, ch 7] across, turn MC ch mesh.

Next rows: Work total of 28 rows. At end of last row, fasten off.

Step 4

Join CC as indicated on Diagram 1, ch 7 of row 2 in Step 2, work same as Step 3.

Pretty posy tea cozy !

This fun floral teapot cover uses 5- and 6-petal flowers to create the half-sphere shape. The flowers are joined as you work, and medium-weight cotton yarn makes for an easy-care piece.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Fits 8- to 10-cup teapot

23 inches circumference x 7¹/₂ inches high

MATERIALS

Bernat Handicrafter Cotton UH medium (worsted) weight cotton mmm yarn (1³/₄ oz/80 yds/50g per ball): 2 balls #00097 soft violet 1 ball each #13215 robin's egg and #00030 pale yellow

Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

Tapestry needle

Stitch markers: 2

GAUGE

Blue Flower: From tip to tip at widest point = 2¹/₂ inches

Purple Flower: From tip to tip at widest point = 2³/₄ inches

PATTERN NOTES

Cozy is a dome shape constructed with pentagons that are surrounded by hexagons, like a soccer ball, leaving out a Blue Flower on 1 side and a Purple Flower on other side for spout and handle openings. Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Slip ring: Leaving 4-inch end (see illustration), lap yarn over end forming lp, insert hook through lp from front to back, yo, pull through lp to form ring, yo, pull through lp on hook.

5-double crochet cluster (5-dc cl): Holding back last lp of each st on hook, 5 dc as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

Petal: (Sl st, ch 2, 5-dc cl, ch 3, sl st) as indicated in instructions.

Linked petal: (Sl st, ch 2, 5-dc cl, remove lp from hook, insert hook from front to back under top 2 lps at tip of Petal to be linked, pull dropped lp through, ch 3, sl st) as indicated in instructions.

4-double crochet cluster (4-dc cl): Holding back last Ip of each st on hook, 4 dc as indicated in instructions, yo, pull through all lps on hook.

FLOWER PATTERNS

Blue Flower

Rnd 1: With pale yellow, work slip ring (see Special Stitches), 5 sc in ring, pull to close ring, join (see Special Stitches) in beg sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 2: Join robin's egg in any sc, (ch 2, 5-dc cl—see Special Stitches, ch 3, sl st) in same st as joining sl st, petal (see Special Stitches) in each st around, join in beg sl st. Fasten off. (5 petals)

Purple Flower

Rnd 1: With pale yellow, work slip ring, 6 sc in ring, pull to close ring, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Rnd 2: Join soft violet in any sc, (ch 2, 5-dc cl, ch 3, sl st) in same st as joining sl st, petal in each st around, join in beg sl st. Fasten off. (6 petals)

COZY

1. Beg at top (see Diagram A), center of Cozy, work Blue Flower.

2. Work Purple Flower stopping after first petal,working in tip of first petal of Blue Flower, work linked petal (see Special Stitches) in next st, working in tip of next petal of Blue Flower, linked petal in next st, petal in each of rem 3 sts, join in beg sl st. Fasten off.

3. Work Purple Flower, stopping after first petal, linked petal in next st and in tip of 4th petal of previous Purple Flower, linked petal in next st and 3rd petal of last Purple flower, linked petal in next st and next petal of Blue flower, work petal in each of last 2 sts, join in beg sl st. Fasten off.

4. Work Purple Flower, stopping after first petal, linked petal in next stand in tip of 5th petal of previous Purple Flower, linked petal in next st and 4th petal of previous Purple Flower, linked petal in next st and next petal of Blue Flower, petal in each of last 2 sts, join in beg sl st. Fasten off.

5. Work Purple Flower, stopping after first petal, linked petal in next st and in tip of 5th petal of previous Purple flower, linked petal in next st and 4th petal of previous Purple Flower, linked petal in next st and in first petal of Blue Flower, linked petal in next st and 2nd petal of first Purple Flower, petal in last st, join in beg sl st. Fasten off.

6. Continue making and linking Flowers according to Diagram B. Place st markers at openings for spout and handle.

Bottom Edge

Join soft violet with sc in st at tip of free Blue Flower petal, *ch 1, 4-dcd (see Special Stitches) in tip of next Blue Flower petal, ch 2, in tip of next Purple Flower petal work [yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 4 times (5 lps on hook), in tip of next Purple Flower petal, [yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up lp, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 4 times, yo, pull through all 9 lps on hook, ch 2, 4-dc cl in tip of next Blue Flower petal, ch 1**, sc in next st, rep from * 4 times starting with sc in tip of next free Blue Flower petal, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc, Fasten off.

Boulder Bolero !

Cables define the raglan shaping of this cropped sweater. Short rows shape the rounded neckline, and five crocheted buttons give closure. Sized to finished bust measurements, this little sweater has a snug fit through the shoulders and arms, with the body slightly shaped to just below the bust. For a relaxed fit, size up.

FINISHED SIZE: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52)" bust circumference; 10¹/₄ (10³/₄, 11¹/₄, 11¹/₂, 12¹/₄, 13, 13¹/₂, 14, 14¹/₂, 14³/₄, 15¹/₄)" long at center back. Garment shown measures 34" modeled with 2" negative ease.

YARN: Cascade Yarns Venezia Sport (70% merino, 30% mulberry silk ; 307 yd [281 m]/3¹/₂ oz [100 g]; 3): #187 sage, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) hanks.

HOOK: Cardigan: Size 7 (4.5 mm); buttons - Size D/3 (3.25 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

NOTIONS: Yarn needle; five ¹/₂" bone rings to make buttons, or five ⁵/₈" [15 mm] buttons.

GAUGE: 16 sts and 9 rows = 4" in dc on larger hook; cable panel = 1¹/₂" wide.

Notes

Cardigan is worked in one piece from top down with raglan shaping. Cardigan is sized to finished bust measurements and is intended to be worn with zero ease or some negative ease. For a more relaxed fit, size up. Short-rows shape round  neckline. Sleeves are worked in joined, turned rnds from top down.

Stitch Guide

Shell (sh): 3 dc in indicated st.

Front post extended treble crochet (FPEtr): Yo two times, insert hook from front toback to front  around post of st to be worked, yo and pull up lp (4 lps on hook), yo and draw through 1 lp on hook, [yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times.

Cable panel (cp):

Work RS cable panel on RS rows and WS cable panel on WS rows.

Beg cable panel (beg-cp): Ch 1, dc in next 6 sts, ch 1.

RS cable panel (RScp): Ch 1, sk ch-1 sp, sk first 3 sts, FPEtr around each of next 3 sts, working behind and holding last 3 sts forward, FPEtr around each of 3 skipped sts, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp.

WS cable panel (WScp): Ch 1, skch-1 sp, BPtr (see Glossary) around each of next 6 sts, ch 1, sk ch-1 sp.

Even row: Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk first dc, *dc in each dc of section, cp; rep from * 3 times, dc in each rem dc, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.

To inc 2 dc in each front section and 4 dc in each sleeve and back section (D-Inc Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk first dc, *dc in each dc to last dc of section, sh in last dc, cp, sh in first dc of next section; rep from * 3 times, dc in each rem dc, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.

To inc 1 dc in each front section and 2 dc in each sleeve and back section (S-Inc Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk first dc, *dc in each dc to last dc of section, 2 dc in last dc, cp, 2 dc in first dc of next section; rep from * 3 times, dc in each rem dc, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn.

To inc 2 dc in each front and arm section and 4 dc in back section (DS-Inc Row): Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk first dc, dc in each dc to last dc of front section, sh in last dc, *cp, 2 dc in first dc of arm section, dc in each dc to last dc of arm section, 2 dc in last dc, cp*, sh in first dc of back section, dc in each dc to last dc of back section, sh in last dc; rep from * to * for 2nd arm section, sh in first dc of 2nd front section, dc in each rem dc, end with dc in 3rd = chain (ch) = double crochet  (dc) : shell ch of tch, turn.

Pattern

CARDIGAN

Neck: With larger hook, fsc (see Glossary) 79 (79, 79, 79, 79, 83, 83, 83, 87, 87, 87). Fasten off. With sc edge on top, sk first 23 (23, 23, 23, 23, 24, 24, 24, 25, 25, 25) sc, si st in next sc to join. Shape neck using short-rows as foll:

Short-row 1: (WS) Ch 1, sc in same sc, sk next 2 sc, sh (see Stitch Guide) in next sc, beg-cp (see Stitch Guide), sh in next sc, dc in next 11 (11, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13, 15, 15, 15) sc, sh in next sc, beg-cp, sh in next sc, sk next 2 sc, sc in next sc, si st in next 4 fsc—19 (19, 19, 19, 19, 20, 20, 20, 21, 21, 21) fsc rem. Turn.

Short-row 2: (RS) Ch 1, sc in same fsc (below last sl st), sk next 2 fsc, sh in next fsc, dc in next sc (of last row), dc in next 2 dc, *sh in next dc, RScp (see Stitch Guide), sh in next dc*, dc in next 15 (15, 15, 15, 15, 17, 17, 17, 19, 19, 19) dc; rep from * to *, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next sc, sh in next open fsc, sk next 2 fsc, sc in next fsc—19 (19, 19, 19, 19, 20, 20, 20, 21, 21, 21) fsc rem. Fasten off. Turn, sk first 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) fsc from end of foundation, si st in next fsc to join.

Short-row 3: Ch 1, sc in same fsc, sk next 2 fsc, ** sh in next fsc, beg-cp, sh in next sc**, dc in last rem open fsc, dc in next sc (of last row), dc in next 8 dc, *sh in next dc, WScp (see Stitch Guide), sh in next dc*, dc in next 19 (19, 19, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21, 23, 23, 23) dc; rep from * to *, dc in next 8 dc, dc in next sc (of last row), dc in next fsc; rep from ** to **, sk next 2 fsc, sc in next fsc, si st in next 4 fsc—3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) fsc rem. Turn.

Short-row 4: Ch 1, sc in same fsc (below last sl st), sk next 2 fsc, sh in next fsc, dc in next sc (of last row), dc in next 2 dc, **sh in next dc, RScp, sh in next dc**, dc in next 14 dc, *sh in next dc, RScp, sh in next dc*, dc in next 23 (23, 23, 23, 23, 25, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27) dc; rep from * to *, dc in next 14 dc, rep from ** to **, dc in next 2 dc, dc in next sc, sh in next fsc, sk next 2 fsc, sc in next fsc, sl st in next 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) fsc—0 fsc rem. Turn.

Short-row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk first fsc, dc in next 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4) fsc, dc in next sc (of last row), dc in next 8 dc, *sh in next dc, WScp, sh in next dc*, dc in next 18 dc; rep from * to *, dc in next 27 (27, 27, 27, 27, 29, 29, 29, 31, 31, 31) dc; rep from * to *, dc in next 18 dc; rep from * to * once more, dc in next 8 dc, dc in next sc, dc in last 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) rem fsc—111 (111, 111, 111, 111, 115, 115, 115, 119, 119, 119) dc and 4 cp: 15 (15, 15, 15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 17, 17, 17) dc in each front section, 24 dc in each arm section, 33 (33, 33, 33, 33, 35, 35, 35, 37, 37, 37) dc in back section.

Yoke:

Note: See Stitch Guide for dec row definitions. Work D-Inc Row 0 (0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 4, 5) times, then work DS-Inc Row 0 (0, 0, 1, 2, 1, 2, 3, 2, 2, 2) times, and S-Inc Row 6 (8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8) times—159 (175, 191, 203, 215, 223, 235, 247, 255, 271, 287) dc and 4 cp: 21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39) dc in each front section, 36 (40, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 60, 64) dc in each sleeve section, 45 (49, 53, 57, 61, 63, 67, 71, 73, 77, 81) dc in back section. Work 1 (0, 0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1) rows even (see Stitch Guide), ending with a RS (WS, RS, WS, RS, WS, RS, WS, WS, RS, WS) row. Yoke measures about 5¹/₄(5³/₄, 6¹/₄, 6¹/₂, 7¹/₄, 7¹/₂, 8, 8¹/₂, 8¹/₂, 8³/₄, 9¹/₄)" long at center back.

Divide for body and sleeves: Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to cp, *cp, dc in next dc, fsc 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11) for underarm, sk next 34 (38, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 62) dc for sleeve, dc in next dc, cp*, dc across back section to cp; rep from * to *, dc across other front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch,turn.

Next row: Ch 3, sk first dc, *dc in each dc to cp, cp, dc in next dc, dc in next 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11) fsc of underarm, dc in next dc, cp; rep from *, dc in rem dc to end, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—105 (113, 121, 129, 137, 145, 153, 161, 169, 177, 185) dc and 4 cp: 21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 37, 39) dc in each front section, 9 (9, 9, 9, 9, 11, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13) dc in each underarm section, 45 (49, 53, 57, 61, 63, 67, 71, 73, 77, 81) dc in back section.

Shape waist:

Sizes 32 (34, 36, 38, 40)" only:

Row 1 (inc and dec): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc, *cp, dc2tog (see Glossary), dc across underarm section to last 2 dc, dc2tog, cp*, 2 dc in first dc, dc across back section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc; rep from * to *, 2 dc in first dc, dc across rem front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—105 (113, 121, 129, 137) dc and 4 cp: 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) dc in each front section, 7 dc in each underarm section, 47 (51, 55, 59, 63) dc in back section.

Row 2: Work even.

Row 3 (dec): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to cp, *cp, dc2tog, dc across underarm section to last 2 dc, dc2tog, cp*, dc across back section; rep from * to *, dc across front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—4 dc dec’d: 2 dc dec’d in each underarm section.

Row 4 (inc): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc, *cp, dc across underarm section, cp*, 2 dc in first dc, dc across back section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc; rep from * to *, 2 dc in first dc, dc across rem front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—105 (113, 121, 129, 137) dc and 4 cp: 23 (25, 27, 29, 31) dc in each front section, 5 dc in each underarm section, 49 (53, 57, 61, 65) dc in back section.

Row 5 (dec): Rep Row 3—101 (109, 117, 124, 133) dc rem and 4 cp: 23 (25, 27, 29, 31) dc in each front section, 3 dc in each underarm section, 49 (53, 57, 61, 65) dc in back section.

Row 6: Work even.

Sizes 42 (44, 46)" only:

Row 1 (inc and dec): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc, *cp, dc2tog (see Glossary), dc across underarm section to last 2 dc, dc2tog, cp*, 2 dc in first dc, dc across back section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc; rep from * to *, 2 dc in first dc, dc across rem front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—total dc same and 4 cp: 1 dc inc’d in each front section, 2 dc dec’d in each underarm section, 2 dc inc’d in back section.

Row 2 (dec): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to cp, *cp, dc2tog, dc across underarm section to last 2 dc, dc2tog, cp*, dc across back section; rep from * to *, dc across front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—141 (149, 157) dc rem and 4 cp: 31 (33, 35) dc in each front section, 7 dc in each underarm section, 65 (69, 73) dc in back section.

Row 3: Work even.

Row 4 (inc and dec): Rep Row 1—141 (149, 157) dc and 4 cp: 32 (34, 36) dc in each front section, 5 dc in each underarm section, 67 (71, 75) dc in back section.

Row 5: Work even.

Row 6 (inc and dec): Rep Row 1—141 (149, 157) dc and 4 cp: 33 (35, 37) dc in each front section, 3 dc in each underarm section, 69 (73, 77) dc in back section.

Row 7: Work even.

Sizes 48 (50, 52)" only:

Row 1 (inc and dec): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc, *cp, dc2tog (see Glossary), dc across underarm section to last 2 dc, dc2tog, cp*, 2 dc in first dc, dc across back section to last dc, 2 dc in last dc; rep from * to *, 2 dc in first dc, dc across rem front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—total dc same and 4 cp: 1 dc inc’d in each front section, 2 dc dec’d in each underarm section, 2 dc inc’d in back section.

Row 2 (inc and dec): Rep Row 1—169 (177, 185) dc and 4 cp: 37 (39, 41) dc in each front section, 9 dc in each underarm section, 77 (81, 85) dc in back section.

Row 3 (dec): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section, *cp, dc2tog, dc across underarm section to last 2 dc, dc2tog, cp*, dc across back section; rep from * to *, dc across front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch, turn—165 (173, 181) dc rem and 4 cp: 37 (39, 41) dc in each front section, 7 dc in each underarm section, 77 (81, 85) dc in back section.

Row 4: Work even.

Row 5 (inc and dec): Rep Row 1—165 (173, 181) dc and 4 cp: 38 (40, 42) dc in each front section, 5 dc in each underarm section, 79 (83, 87) dc in back section.

Row 6 (even): Work even.

Row 7 (inc and dec): Rep Row 1—165 (173, 181) dc and 4 cp: 39 (41, 43) dc in each front section, 3 dc in each underarm section, 81 (85, 89) dc in back section.

Row 8: Work even.

All sizes:

Row 7 (7, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9) (dec): Ch 3, sk first dc, dc across front section to cp, *cp, dc3tog (see Glossary), cp*, dc across back section; rep from * to *, dc across front section, end with dc in 3rd ch of tch. Do not turn, ending with a WS (RS, WS, RS, WS, WS, RS, WS, RS, WS, RS) row—97 (105,113,121, 129,137,145,153,161,169,177) dc and 4 cp: 23 (25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39,41, 43) dc in each front section, 1 dc in each underarm section, 49 (53, 57, 61, 65, 69, 73, 77, 81, 85, 89) dc in back section.

Edging:

Work in joined, turned rnds around outer edge of cardigan, creating 5 button lps along right front edge during last rnd.

Sizes 32 (36, 40, 42, 46, 50)" only:

Fasten off, do not turn, sk back across last row of body to other lower front corner, join yarn with si st in first dc, WS facing.

Sizes 34 (38, 44, 48, 52)" only:

Turn, WS facing.

All sizes:

Rnd 1: (WS) Ch 1, sc in first dc of last body row, [ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next dc] across front section, *ch 1, sk ch-1 sp of cp, [sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st] 3 times, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc of underarm section, sc in next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st] 3 times, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next dc*, [ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next dc] across back section; rep from * to *, [ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next dc] across front section, (ch 1, sc) in last dc for corner, mark center ch-1 sp of corner, [ch 1, sc] in each dc row edge along front edge to neck foundation, [ch 1, sc] 2 times in first ch of foundation for corner, mark center ch-1 sp of corner, [ch 1, sk next fch, sc in next fch] along neck foundation, (ch 1, sc) in last fch for corner, mark center ch-1 sp of corner, [ch 1, sc] in each dc row edge along front edge, (ch 1, sc) in top of first dc of last body row, ch 1, sl st in first sc to join, turn.

Rnd 2: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc) in each ch-1 sp around, except in marked ch-1 sp work (ch 1, sc) 2 times and mark new center ch-1 sp, end with (ch 1, sc) in first ch-1 sp beg, ch 2, sl st in first sc to join, turn.

Rnd 3 (button loops): (WS) Rep Rnd 2 around to 3rd marked corner, end with one sc in marked ch-1 sp of corner at beg of right front edge, *ch 3 (button loop), sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc) in next 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6) ch-1 sps; rep from * 3 more times, ch 3 (last button loop); for sizes 34 (48)" only: end with sc in same corner ch-1 sp as first sc, ch 1, sl st in first sc to join, fasten off; for sizes 32 (36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 50, 52)” only: sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc) in each rem ch-1 sp, end with sc in same corner sp as first sc, ch 1, si st in first sc to join, fasten off.

Sleeves: Join yarn with sl st in 4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6)th fch at center of underarm.

Set-up rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk same fch, dc in next 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) fch of underarm foundation, 2 dc in next dc row edge adjacent to foundation, dc in next 34 (38, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 58, 62) dc previously sk for armhole, 2 dc in next dc row edge adjacent to foundation, dc in next 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) rem fch, si st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join, turn—45 (49, 53, 55, 57, 61, 63, 65, 69, 73, 77) dc.

Next rnd: Ch 3 (counts as dc throughout), sk first dc, dc around, end with si st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join, turn. Work 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0) more rnds even in dc.

Dec rnd: Ch 3, sk first dc, dc2tog, dc in each dc around to last 2 dc, dc2tog, end with si st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3 to join, turn—2 dc dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every 4th (4th, 4th, 4th, 4th, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd) rnd 8 (8, 6, 6, 3, 11, 11, 9, 8, 6, 4) times, then every 0 (0, 3rd, 3rd, 3rd, 0, 0, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd, 2nd) rnd 0 (0, 3, 3, 7, 0, 0, 3, 5, 8, 11) times—27 (31, 33, 35, 35, 37, 39, 39, 41, 43, 45) dc rem. Work 3 (3, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) rnds even in dc.

Edging:

Rnd 1: (WS) Ch 1, sk first dc, sc in next dc, [ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next dc] around, end with ch 1, sk last dc, si st in beg sc to join, turn—14 (16, 17, 18, 18, 19, 20, 20, 21, 22, 23) sc and ch-1 sps.

Rnd 2: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sc in next ch-1 sp] around, end with ch 1, sl st in first sc to join, turn.

Rnd 3: (WS) Rep Rnd 2. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Buttons (Make 5):

With smaller hook, leaving a 6" tail, ch 4; si st in first ch to form ring. Remove lp from hook, insert hook through center of bone ring, place lp back on hook, draw lp through bone ring to front. Hold yarn in back of bone ring, ch 1 to secure yarn ring to bone ring. Work 16 sc tightly around yarn ring, bone ring and tail, inserting hook in center hole each time. Leaving an 8" tail, cut yarn and pull last lp on hook through. To join the rnd, thread ending tail on tapestry needle, sew from back to front under top lps of first sc, sew from top to bottom in two forward strands of last sc, tracing path of ending tail, ending with tail at back of button. Sew into back of button halfway around center of ring, hiding in stems of sc. Pull both tails up firmly, dosing center hole. Tie ends tog in a tight knot close to back of button. Use tails to attach button. Make 4 more buttons. Weave in ends. Block to measurements. Attach buttons to left front edge opposite button lps.