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Title: Bulkies [Sweaters to Knit and Crochet]

Creator: American Thread Company

Release date: September 11, 2021 [eBook #66271]

Language: English

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Book No. 006: Bulkies

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BULKIES
BOOK No. 006

1

Play Time

BOY’S HOODED JACKET
(ILLUSTRATED ON BACK COVER)
SIZES: 7, 8, 10 and 12

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD

Dawn Knitting Worsted or

Dawn “Sayelle”[1]

7 (7, 8, 8)—4-oz. skeins

1 pair knitting needles size 10 or Any Size Needles Which Will Result in Stitch Gauge Below

1 crochet hook size G

Gauge:

4 sts = 1 inch; 6 rows = 1 inch

1—14 (16, 16, 16)″ Star Lightweight Separating Zipper

Finished Measurements:

Chest—28¾ (30¼, 31¼, 32¾)″;

Back Length—15½ (16, 17, 17½)″

Suggested Color: Gold

Sizes:

Directions are for Size 7. Changes for Sizes 8, 10 and 12 are in parentheses.

BACK

Starting at lower edge with double strand of yarn, cast on 57 (59, 63, 65) sts.

ROWS 1-5: Work even in stockinette st (k 1 row, p 1 row). End with a k row.

ROW 6: K across row on wrong side for hemline. ROW 7: * K 1, with yarn in back of work, sl 1 as if to p; repeat from * to last st, k 1. ROW 8: P across row. Repeat Rows 7 & 8 for pattern. ROWS 9-50 (52, 52, 54): Work even in pattern. About 7¼, (7¾, 7¾, 8)″ from hemline. Piece should measure 14¼ (14¾, 15¾, 16¼)″ across.

SHAPE RAGLAN ARMHOLE: ROWS 1 & 2: Keeping in pattern as established, bind off 4 sts at beg of each row. ROW 3: Work even. ROWS 4-46 (49, 52, 55): Dec 1 st at beg and end of this and every 3rd row 14 (15, 16, 17) times more. (To dec at beg of row: Sl first st, k or p 2nd st, depending on which side of work decs fall, psso. To dec at end of row: K 2 tog or p 2 tog, again depending on side of work.) ROWS 47 & 48: (50, 53 & 54, 56): Work even—19 (19, 21, 21) sts. ROW 49 (51, 55, 57): Bind off remaining sts. About 15½ (16, 17, 17½)″ from hemline.

LEFT FRONT

Starting at lower edge with double strand of yarn, cast on 29 (31, 31, 33) sts. ROWS 1-5: Work even in stockinette stitch, starting with a k row. ROW 6: K across row on wrong side for hemline. ROWS 7-50 (52, 52, 54): Work even in pattern as on Back. Piece should measure 7¼ (7¾, 7¾, 8¼)″ across.

SHAPE RAGLAN ARMHOLE: ROW 1: Keeping in pattern as established, bind off 4 sts at beg of row. ROWS 2 & 3: Work even. ROWS 4-46 (49, 52, 55): Dec 1 st at arm edge on this and every 3rd row 14 (15, 16, 17) times more. ROWS 47 & 48 (50, 53 & 54, 56): Work even—10 (11, 10, 11) sts. ROW 49 (51, 55, 57): Bind off remaining sts.

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RIGHT FRONT

With double strand of yarn, cast on 29 (31, 31, 33) sts. Work same as Left Front, reversing all shaping.

SLEEVES

Starting at lower edge with double strand of yarn, cast on 25 (27, 29, 31) sts. ROWS 1-5: Work even in stockinette stitch, starting with a k row. ROW 6: K across row on wrong side for hemline. ROWS 7-24: Work even in pattern as on Back. ROWS 25-80 (80, 85, 85): Keeping in pattern as established, inc 1 st at beg and end of this and every 5th row 11 (11, 12, 12) times more. ROWS 81-84 (81-86, 86-96, 86-106): Work even—49 (51, 55, 57) sts. About 13 (13¼, 15, 16½)″ from hemline. Piece should measure 12 (12¾, 13½, 14)″ across.

SHAPE RAGLAN CAP: ROWS 1 & 2: Keeping in pattern as established, bind off 4 sts at beg of each row. ROW 3: Work even. ROWS 4-46 (49, 52, 55): Dec 1 st at beg and end of this and every 3rd row 14 (15, 16, 17) times more. ROWS 47 & 48 (50, 53 & 54, 56): Work even—11 (11, 13, 13) sts. ROW 49 (51, 55, 57): Bind off remaining sts. About 21 (22, 24, 26)″ from hemline.

HOOD

Starting at Neck edge with double strand of yarn, cast on 71 (73, 77, 79) sts. ROW 1: K 4, with yarn in back of work, sl 1 as if to p, work in pattern across next 61 (63, 67, 69) sts, sl 1, k 4. (Note: The k 4 and sl 1 at each end of row will be turned under for casing.) ROW 2: P across row. ROWS 3-48 (50, 52, 54): Work even in pattern, repeating Rows 1 & 2. ROW 49 (51, 53, 55): Keeping in pattern as established, work across 35 (36, 38, 39) sts, place a marker on needle, sl next st, place a marker on needle, work remaining 35 (36, 38, 39) sts. ROW 50 (52, 54, 56): P across row. ROWS 51-69 (53-73, 55-77, 57-81): Keeping in pattern as established, dec 1 st before first marker and after 2nd marker on this and every other row 9 (10, 11, 12) times more, slipping the st between markers as if to p on each dec row. (To dec before marker: Work in pattern to within 2 sts of marker, sl 1, k 1, psso. To dec after marker: K 2 tog.) ROW 70 (74, 78, 82): P across row—51 (51, 53, 53) sts. ROW 71 (75, 79, 83): Bind off remaining sts. About 12 (12½, 13, 14)″ from beg.

FINISHING

Using single strand of yarn, join raglan seams. Join side, Sleeve and Hood seams. With double strand of yarn, crochet a row of sc on both sides of Jacket Front above hemline. Join Hood to Jacket. Hem Hood, Sleeves and lower edge of Jacket, leaving ends open at neck and zipper edge. Sew separating zipper into Front opening.

TIES

With double strand of yarn, crochet a chain about 50 (50, 55, 55)″ long for bottom of Jacket and a chain about 45″ long for Hood, sl st in each ch across. Fasten off. Thread through casings formed by Hood and Jacket hems.

3

Skiers Beware!

GIRL’S CROCHETED HOODED JACKET
SIZES 7, 8, 10 and 12

Jacket
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Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD

Dawn Knitting Worsted

9 (9, 10, 10)—4 oz. skeins A

2 (2, 3, 3)—4 oz. skeins B

1 crochet hook size K Or Any Size Hook Which Will Result In Stitch Gauge Below

Gauge:

5 sts = 2 inches;

5 rows = 2¼ inches

1¾ (1¾, 2, 2) yds. 36″—wide lining fabric to match color A

1¾ (1¾, 2, 2) yds. 36″—wide bonding material

1-16 (16, 18, 18)″ Star Separating Lightweight Metal Zipper to match color B

Finished Measurements:

Chest—29½ (31¼, 32¾, 34½)″;

Back Length (from neck to lower edge)—17 (17¾, 19½, 20½)″

Suggested Color Scheme:

A—Violet; B—Beige

Sizes:

Directions are for Size 7. Changes for Sizes 8, 10, and 12 are in parentheses.

BACK

Starting at lower edge with double strand of A and size K hook, ch 39 (39, 43, 43). ROW 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch. Ch 1, turn—38 (38, 42, 42) sts. ROWS 2-5: Sc in each st across row. Ch 1, turn. ROW 6: Work 1 sc and 1 dc in first st, * sk next st, work 1 sc and 1 dc in next st; repeat from * to last 3 sts, sk next st, sc in next st, dc in last st. Ch 1 to turn all rows—38 (38, 42, 42) sts. (Repeat Row 6 for pattern.) ROWS 7-24 (26, 28, 30): Work even in pattern. About 10 (11, 12, 13)″ from beg.

SHAPE ARMHOLE AND RAGLAN: ROWS 25-38 (27-40, 29-44, 31-46): Keeping pattern as established, dec 1 sc and 1 dc at beg of row, work 1 sc and 1 dc in next st, work in pattern across remaining sts—36 (36, 40, 40) sts. (To dec 1 sc: Draw up a loop in first 2 sts, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. To dec 1 dc: Keeping last loop of each st on hook, work 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.) ROW 39 (41, 45, 47): Work even in pattern. Fasten off. About 17 (17¾, 19½, 20½)″ from beg.

LEFT FRONT

With double strand of A, ch 19 (21, 21, 23). ROWS 1-5: Work same as Back on 18 (20, 20, 22) sts. ROWS 6-24 (26, 28, 30): Work even in pattern same as Row 6 of Back.

SHAPE ARMHOLE AND RAGLAN: ROWS 25-35 (27-37, 29-39, 31-43): Keeping in pattern as established, dec 1 sc and 1 dc at beg of this and every other row 5 5 (5, 5, 6) times more—6 (8, 8, 8) sts. ROW 36 (38, 40, 44): Work even in pattern.

SHAPE NECK: ROW 37 (39, 41, 45): Keeping in pattern as established, dec 1 sc and 1 dc at beg of row. ROW 38 (40, 42, 46): Sc in first st, dc in next st. Ch 1, turn. ROW 39 (41, 43, 47): Dec 1 sc. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT

Work same as Left Front, reversing all shaping.

SLEEVE

Starting at lower edge with double strand of A, ch 21 (21, 25, 25). ROWS 1-5: Work same as Back on 20 (20, 24, 24) sts. ROWS 6 & 7: Work even in pattern same as Row 6 of Back. ROW 8: (First Increase Row) Work in pattern across row to last 3 sts, sk next st, sc in next st, work 2 dc in last st. ROW 9: (2nd Increase Row) Work 1 sc and 1 dc in each of first 2 sts, sk next st, work in pattern across row, work 2 dc in last st. ROW 10: (3rd Increase Row) Work 1 sc and 1 dc in each of first 2 sts, sk next st and work in pattern across remaining sts—24 (24, 28, 28) sts. ROWS 11-13 (13, 15, 15): Work even in pattern. ROWS 14-25 (14-25, 16-31, 16-31): Repeat Rows 8-13 (13, 15, 15) twice. ROWS 26-28 (26-28, 32-34, 32-34): Repeat Rows 8-10—36 (36, 40, 40) sts. ROWS 29-34 (29-36, 35-38, 35-40): Work even in pattern. About 14½ (15½, 16¼, 17¼)″ from beg.

SHAPE CAP: ROWS 35-48 (37-50, 39-54, 41-56): Keeping in pattern as established, dec 1 sc and 1 dc at beg of each row—8 sts. ROW 49 (51, 55, 57): Work even in pattern. Fasten off. About 21½ (22½, 24¼, 25)″ from beg.

HOOD

With double strand of A, ch 35 (39, 39, 39). ROW 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Ch 1, turn—34 (38, 38, 38) sts. ROWS 2-6: Work even in pattern same as Row 6 of Back. ROW 7: (Increase Row) Work in pattern across 15 (17, 17, 17) sts, work 1 sc and 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, work in pattern across remaining 17 (19, 19, 19) sts—36 (40, 40, 40) sts. ROWS 8-10: Work even in pattern. ROW 11: (Increase Row) Work in pattern across 15 (17, 17, 17) sts, work 1 sc and 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, work in pattern over remaining 17 (19, 19, 19) sts—40 (44, 44, 44) sts. ROWS 12-18 (18, 20, 20): Work even in pattern.

SHAPE HOOD—RIGHT HALF: ROW 19 (19, 21, 21): Work in pattern across 15 (17, 17, 17) sts, sk next st, sc in following st, dc in next st. Ch 1, turn—18 (20, 20, 20) sts. ROW 20 (20, 22, 22): Work even in pattern. ROW 21 (21, 23, 23): Work in pattern across 11 (13, 13, 13) sts, sk next st, sc in next st, dc in next st. Ch 1, turn—14 (16, 16, 16) sts. ROW 22 (22, 24, 24): Work even in pattern. ROW 23 (23, 25, 25): Work in pattern across 7 (9, 9, 9) sts, sk next st, sc in 6 next st, dc in next st. Ch 1, turn. ROW 24 (24, 26, 26): Work even in pattern. About 10¾ (10¾, 11¾, 11¾)″ from beg.

LEFT HALF: ROW 19 (19, 21, 21): Sk center 4 sts, attach double strand of A in next st, work 1 sc and 1 dc in same place, work in pattern across remaining sts. ROW 20 (20, 22, 22): Work even in pattern. Do not ch 1, turn. ROW 21 (21, 23, 23): Sl st across first 4 sts, ch 1, work 1 sc and 1 dc in next st, work in pattern across remaining sts. ROW 22 (22, 24, 24): Work even in pattern. ROWS 23 & 24 (23 & 24, 25 & 26, 25 & 26): Repeat Rows 21 & 22 (21 & 22, 23 & 24, 23 & 24). Fasten off.

FINISHING

JACKET TRIM: With double strand of B, ch 75 (79, 83, 85). ROW 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across. Ch 1 to turn all rows—74 (78, 82, 84) sc. ROW 2: Work a single loop st (with double strand of B) in each st. (Single loop st: Insert hook in st, wind yarn clockwise around index finger, insert hook from left to right through loops on finger, pick up both loops and pull through st, drop loops from finger, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.) ROW 3: Sc in each st across row. ROWS 4-7: Repeat Rows 2 & 3 twice. ROW 8: Repeat Row 2. Fasten off.

SLEEVE TRIM (Make 2): With double strand of B, ch 21 (21, 25, 25). ROWS 1-8: Work in same manner as Bottom of Jacket Trim. Fasten off.

HOOD TRIM: With double strand of B, ch 51 (51, 59, 59). ROWS 1-8: Work in same manner as Bottom of Jacket Trim. Fasten off.

LINING: Block all pieces. Using the pieces as patterns, cut lining for Sleeves and Jacket Fronts, leaving a ¾″ seam allowance all around. Cut lining for Back, allowing 2″ for a 1″ back pleat and ¾″ seam allowance all around. Cut bonding material exact size of Sleeves, Fronts and Back. Trim ¼″ away on all edges. Tack edges of bonding securely all around to wrong side of blocked pieces ¼″ in from edge of crocheted piece. Adhere bonding according to manufacturer’s directions. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew Sleeves into place along raglan edges. With double strand of A, sc around neck edge. Fasten off. Sew Hood seam; sew Hood into place through back loop of sc row. With double strand of A, sc around front edges of Jacket and Hood on right side of work. Sew separating zipper into position. Sew loop st borders to lower edge of Sleeves and Jacket and around front edge of Hood. With right sides together sew lining pieces together in same manner as Jacket making a ⅝″ seam. Press under ½″ on all raw edges. Make a 1″ pleat in center back lining and press. Insert lining in Jacket, wrong sides together, and slipstitch to Jacket around lower edges of Sleeves and Jacket, zipper opening and neck.

7

Walking & Talking

WOMAN’S KNITTED JACKET SWEATER AND MAN’S ZIPPERED JACKET SWEATER

Sweater
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WOMAN’S KNITTED JACKET SWEATER

Sizes: Small (6-8), Medium (10-12), Large (14-16). Directions are given for Small size. Changes for Medium and Large are in parentheses.

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD

Dawn “Sayelle”[1]

8—4-oz. skeins A—Amber

Dawn “Wintuk”[1] Sport Yarn

9—2-oz. skeins B—Lemon Spice

1 pair 14 inch Knitting Needles Size 7 Or Any Size Needles Which Will Result In Stitch Gauge Below

6—⅞″ buttons

1 spool STAR Super Strength Polyester Thread

Gauge: Garter St—4 sts, 8 rows (4 ridges) = 1 inch; Pattern St—4 sts, 8 rows = 1 inch

Finished Measurements:

Back Length—25¼ (26½, 28)″

Bust—35¾ (37¾, 41¼)″

Hip—37¾ (39¾, 43¼)″

Note: Work with double strand of yarn throughout, using 1 strand of A and 1 strand of B. Sweater is worked in pattern stitch (knitting into row below) with bands of garter stitch (k all rows). To dec: Work 2 sts tog. To inc: Work 2 sts in 1 st.

knitting into row below

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BACK

Starting at lower edge with size 7 needles and 1 strand each of A and B, cast on 75 (79, 85) sts. ROWS 1-12: Work even in garter st. About 1½″ from beg. ROW 13: * K 1, k 1 into row below; repeat from * to last st, k 1 (see illus). ROWS 14-16: K across row. Repeat Rows 13-16 for pat. ROWS 17-81 (85, 89): Work even in pat. ROWS 82-102 (86-106, 90-110): Working in pat as established, dec 1 st at beg and end of this and every 20th row once more—71 (75, 81) sts. ROWS 103-128 (107-134, 111-140): Work even in pat.

START ARMHOLE BANDS: ROW 129 (135, 141): K 16 (18, 20), work in pat across 39 (39, 41) sts, k remaining 16 (18, 20) sts. ROW 130 (136, 142): K across row. ROWS 131-140 (137-146, 143-152): Work even in garter st at beg and end of row and pat st in center. About 17½ (18¼, 19)″ from beg.

SHAPE ARMHOLES: ROWS 1 & 2: Working in pat as established, bind off 10 (12, 14) sts at beg of each row—51 (51, 53) sts. ROWS 3-56 (60, 66): Work even on 6 garter sts, 39 (39, 41) sts of pat and 6 garter sts.

SHAPE NECK: ROW 57 (61, 67): Work in pat across 17 sts, attach 2nd double strand and bind off center 17 (17, 19) sts, work in pat across row. ROWS 58-60 (62-64, 68-70): Working both sides at once, dec 1 st at each neck edge at this and every other row once more—15 sts on each shoulder for all sizes. About 7½ (8, 8¾)″ from beg of armhole.

SHAPE SHOULDERS: ROWS 61 & 62 (65 & 66, 71 & 72): Bind off 6 sts at beg of each row and at same time continue to dec 1 st at each neck edge every other row. ROW 63 (67, 73): Bind off remaining 8 sts on both sides.

RIGHT FRONT

Starting at lower edge, cast on 41 (43, 47) sts. ROWS 1-12: Work even in garter st. START BUTTONHOLE BAND: ROW 13: K 6 sts for band, * k 1 into row below, k 1; repeat from * to last st, k 1. ROWS 14-16: K across row. Repeat Rows 13-16 for pat. ROWS 17 & 18 (Small size only): Work even in pat. ROW 19 (17, 17) (Buttonhole Row): K 2, bind off next 2 sts, work as established across row. ROW 20 (18, 18): K across row to bound off sts, cast on 2 sts over bound off sts, k 2. Note: Continue to make a buttonhole in buttonhole band every 29 & 30 (31 & 32, 33 & 34) rows or after completing 14 (15, 16) ridges. Six buttonholes are completed on all sizes. ROWS 21-81 (19-85, 19-89): Work even in pat. ROWS 82-102 (86-106, 90-110): Working in pat as established, dec 1 st at beg of this and every 20th row once more—39 (41, 45) sts. ROWS 103-128 (107-134, 111-140): Work even in pat. START ARMHOLE BAND: ROW 129 (135, 141): K 6, work in pat across 17 (17, 19) sts, k remaining 16 (18, 20) sts. ROW 130 (136, 142): K across row. 10 ROWS 131-140 (137-146, 143-152): Work even in garter st at beg and end of row and pat st in center. SHAPE ARMHOLE: ROW 1: Work even in pat. ROW 2: Bind off 10 (12, 14) sts at beg of row, work in pat across row—29 (29, 31) sts. ROWS 3-38 (40, 44): Work even on 6 garter sts, 17 (17, 19) sts of pat and 6 garter sts. About 22¼ (23¼, 24½)″ from beg. SHAPE NECK: ROW 39 (41, 45): Bind off 6 garter sts at beg of row, work in pat across row—23 (23, 25) sts. ROWS 40-56 (42-58, 46-62): Working in pat as established, dec 1 st at neck edge at this and every other row 8 (8, 10) times more—14 sts. ROWS 57-61 (59-65, 63-71): Work even in pat. SHAPE SHOULDER: ROW 62 (66, 72): Bind off 6 sts at beg of row. ROW 63 (67, 73): Bind off remaining 8 sts.

LEFT FRONT

Work same as Right Front, reversing all shaping, omitting buttonholes in buttonhole band and starting armhole shaping on Row 1 of Shape Armhole.

SLEEVES

Starting at cuff, cast on 57 (61, 67) sts. ROWS 1-40: Work even in garter st. About 5″ from beg. START SLEEVE: ROWS 41-122 (128, 134): Work even in pat same as Rows 13-16 of Back. ROWS 123-143 (129-149, 135-155): Working in pat as established, inc 1 st at beg and end of this and every 20th row once more—61 (65, 71) sts. ROWS 144-192 (150-198, 156-204): Work even in pat. About 24 (24, 25½)″ from beg. ROW 193 (199, 205): Bind off all sts in pat.

POCKET (Make 2)

Starting at lower edge, cast on 20 sts. ROWS 1-40: Work even in garter st. About 5″ from beg. ROW 41: Bind off all sts.

FINISHING

Steam pieces lightly. Join shoulder seams.

HOOD

With right side facing, pick up and k 48 (50, 54) sts around neckline, omitting tops of front bands. ROWS 1-3: Work even in garter st. ROW 4: K 4 (5, 4), inc 1 st in next st, * k 7 (9, 8), inc 1 st in next st; repeat from * to last 3 (4, 4) sts, k 3 (4, 4)—54 (55, 60) sts. ROW 5: Work even. ROW 6: K 4 (5, 5), inc 1 st in next st, * k 8 (10, 9), inc 1 st in next st; repeat from * to last 4 (5, 4) sts, k 4 (5, 4)—60 (60, 66) sts. ROW 7: Work even. ROW 8: K 2 (2, 3), inc 1 st in next st, * k 3 (3, 5), inc 1 st in next st; repeat from * to last 1 (1, 2) sts, k 1 (1, 2)—75 (75, 77) sts. ROWS 9-13: Work even in garter st. ROW 14: K 6, work in pat st same as Row 13 of Back to last 6 sts, k 6. ROWS 15-17: K across row. Repeat Rows 14-17 for pat. ROWS 18-96 (100, 104): Work even in garter st at beg and end of row and pat st in center. About 12 (12½, 13)″ from beg. SHAPE CROWN: ROW 97 (101, 105): K across row. ROW 98 (102, 106): Working in pat, bind off 28 (28, 29) sts at beg of row, work across 18 sts, attach 2nd double strand and 11 bind off remaining 28 (28, 29) sts. ROWS 99-142 (103-148, 107-152): Work even in pat. ROWS 143-153 (149-159, 153-163): Work even in garter st. ROW 154 (160, 164): Bind off.

FINISHING

Join sides of Hood to center, matching garter st bands at front edge. Sew 2″ of upper sleeve to underarm bindoffs and sew top of sleeve into open armhole. Sew sleeve and side seams. (Note: Cuff is worn turned up to desired depth. Join seam so that it does not show when worn.) Sew pockets to fronts, 2″ up from lower band and 3″ in from side edges of center bands. With thread, sew buttons opposite buttonholes.

MAN’S ZIPPERED JACKET SWEATER

Sizes: Small (38), Medium (40), Large (42). Directions are for size Small.

Changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses.

Materials Required:

AMERICAN THREAD

Dawn “Wintuk”[1] Sport Yarn

15 (17, 19) 2-oz. skeins Red Spice

1 Crochet Hook Size H Or Any Size Hook Which Will Result In Stitch Gauge Below

1 Crochet Hook Size G

1 yarn needle

1 STAR Metal Separating Heavyweight Zipper—18″ long

1 spool STAR 100% Polyester Thread

Gauge: Pattern St: 3 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows (Rows 2-5) = 1½ inches

Finished Measurements:

Chest—42 (44½, 47)″

Pattern Stitch: Main pieces of garment are worked in alternating rows of sc and dc with raised dc. Ch 3 counts as first dc on all rows of dc and raised dc. To work a raised dc: Yo, insert hook from right to left under post of next dc on last dc row completed, finish dc, lengthening loops so that work remains flat. Repeat Rows 2-5 of Back Main Piece for pat. Always keep in pat when dec or inc. To dec at beg of row: Sl st over specified number of sts. To dec at end of row: Leave specified number of sts unworked. To inc at beg of dc row: Work 2 dc (ch 3 counts as 1 dc) in first st. To inc at end of dc row: Work 2 dc in last st. To inc on neck ribbing: Work 2 sl sts in one st. To dec on neck ribbing: Sk first sl st. To dec on pocket lining: Draw up a lp in each of first 2 sts, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. Ch 1 to turn all rows on Neck Ribbing and Pocket Lining.

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BACK

WAISTBAND RIBBING (Worked vertically): Starting at side edge with size H crochet hook and double strand of yarn, ch 13. ROW 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across—12 sl sts. Ch 1, turn. ROW 2: Working in back lps only, sl st in each st across—12 sl sts. Ch 1, turn. ROWS 3-62 (66, 70): Repeat Row 2, ending Row 62 (66, 70) with ch 3. Turn waistband sideways.

MAIN PIECE: ROW 1: Working across one long edge of waistband, dc in end st of second to last row of ribbing and each row across—62 (66, 70) dc. Ch 1, turn. ROW 2: Sc in each st across—62 (66, 70) sc. Ch 3, turn. ROW 3: Sk first st, * dc in next st, raised dc in next st on Row 1; repeat from * to last st, dc in last st—62 (66, 70) sts. Ch 1, turn. ROW 4: Repeat Row 2. ROW 5: Sk first st, * raised dc in next st of Row 3, dc in next st of Row 4; repeat from * to last st, dc in last st—62 (66, 70) sts. Ch 1, turn. Repeat Rows 2-5 for pat. ROWS 6-33: Work even in pat.

SHAPE ARMHOLES: ROW 34: Dec 4 sts at beg and end of row—54 (58, 62) sts. ROWS 35-37: Dec 1 st at beg and end of each row—48 (52, 56) sts. ROWS 38-53 (55, 57): Work even in pat.

SHAPE SHOULDER: ROWS 54 & 55 (56 & 57, 58 & 59): Dec 5 (6, 6) sts at beg and end of each row—28 (28, 32) sts. ROW 56 (58, 60): Dec 6 (6, 7) sts at beg and end of row—16 (16, 18) sts remain for back of neck. Fasten off.

LEFT FRONT

WAISTBAND RIBBING: ROWS 1-32 (34, 36): With size H crochet hook, work same as ribbing for Back, ending Row 32 (34, 36) with ch 3. MAIN PIECE: ROW 1: Dc across long edge of waistband same as Back—32 (34, 36) dc. Place a marker at end of row for matching fronts. Ch 1, turn. ROWS 2-4: Work in pat same as for Back.

START POCKET OPENING: ROW 5: Work in pat in 10 (10, 12) sts. ROWS 6-21: Work even in pat—10 (10, 12) sts. Cut yarn.

FINISH POCKET OPENING: ROW 5: Pull up a lp of double strand of yarn in 11 (11, 13)th st, work in pat across 13 row—22 (24, 24) sts. ROWS 6-21: Work even in pat. ROWS 22-33: Work even in pat across entire row—32 (34, 36) sts.

SHAPE ARMHOLE: ROW 34: Dec 4 sts at end of row. ROW 35: Dec 1 st at beg of row. ROW 36: Dec 1 st at end of row. ROW 37: Repeat Row 35—25 (27, 29) sts. ROWS 38-47: Work even in pat.

SHAPE NECK: ROW 48: Dec 5 sts at beg of row. ROW 49: Dec 1 st at end of row. ROW 50: Dec 1 st at beg of row. ROWS 51 & 52: Repeat Rows 49 & 50. ROW 53: For Large size only: Repeat Row 49. ROWS 53 (53-55, 54-57): Work even—16 (18, 19) sts. ROW 54 (56, 58): Dec 5 (6, 6) sts at end of row. ROW 55 (57, 59): Dec 5 (6, 6) sts at beg of row—6 (6, 7) sts. ROW 56 (58, 60): Work even. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT

With size H crochet hook work ribbing same as Left Front. Work Main Piece same as Left Front, placing a marker at beg of Row 1 for matching fronts, and reversing all shaping.

SLEEVE (Make 2)

RIBBING: ROWS 1-34 (36, 38): With size H crochet hook, work same as ribbing for Back, ending Row 34 (36, 38) with ch 3. MAIN PIECE: ROW 1: Dc across long edge of ribbing same as for Back—34 (36, 38) dc. ROWS 2-8: Work even in pat. ROWS 9-39: Inc 1 st at beg and end of this and every 6th row 5 times more—46 (48, 50) sts. ROWS 40-43: Work even in pat.

SHAPE CAP: ROW 44: Dec 4 sts at beg and end of row—38 (40, 42) sts. ROW 45: Work even. ROWS 46-55: Dec 1 st at beg and end of this and every other row 4 times more—28 (30, 32) sts. ROWS 56-61 (62, 63): Dec 1 st at beg and end of each row—16 sts remain on all sizes. Fasten off.

NECKBAND RIBBING

With size G crochet hook and double strand of yarn, ch 4. ROW 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across—3 sl sts. Ch 1, turn. ROWS 2-12: Working sl st in back loops only, inc 1 st at beg of this and every other row 5 times more—9 sl sts. ROWS 13-65 (73, 81): Work even. ROWS 66-76 (74-84, 82-92): Dec 1 st at beg of this and every other row 5 times more—3 sl sts. ROW 77 (85, 93): Work even. Fasten off.

POCKET LINING (Make 4)

With size G crochet hook and single strand of yarn, ch 25 loosely. About 6″ from beg. ROW 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across—24 sc. Ch 1, turn. ROW 2: Sc in each st across—24 sc. ROWS 3-21: Work even. ROWS 22-27: Dec 1 st at beg of each row—18 sc. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave together side seams and sleeve seams. Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. FRONT EDGE: With right side facing and starting at bottom of right 14 front ribbing with double strand of yarn and size H crochet hook, pull up a lp, ch 1, sc in same place, sc in every row up front to neck edge. Ch 1, turn. Working in back lps only, sl st in each st down front. Ch 1, turn. Sl st in each st to neck edge, sc evenly around neck (holding in to fit) and down every row on left front. Ch 1, turn. Work 2 rows of sl st along left front, same way as right front. Fasten off. With right sides tog, place bottom edge of neckband on neckline just below finishing edge of sc on neckline. Sew neckband to neckline, adjusting to fit. Place zipper tape under front edgings and sew zipper to fronts with thread.

POCKET FRONT OPENINGS: Finish same way as Front Edging with 1 row sc and 2 rows sl st. POCKET BACK OPENINGS: Finish with 1 row sl st. POCKETS (Make 2): Place right sides of 2 pocket lining pieces tog. With size G crochet hook and single strand of yarn and working through both thicknesses, pull up a lp at beg of one long shaped side, ch 1, sc in same place, sc evenly along edge of one shaped side, one short side and other shaped side. Fasten off. Insert pocket lining into Jacket with wrong sides of Jacket and pocket lining tog. Sew back edge of open side of pocket lining to back of pocket opening in Jacket. Sew front edge of open pocket lining to front of pocket opening in Jacket, leaving front pocket edging free. Tack ends of front pocket edging in place. (Optional: Lightly block finished garment.)

KNIT ABBREVIATIONS
k knit
p purl
st (s) stitch (es)
yo yarn over
dec decrease
inc increase
tog together
beg beginning
rnd round
psso pass slip stitch over
sk skip
sl slip
dpn double pointed needle
pat pattern
( )—Work directions in parentheses the number of times indicated by number following. Thus “(sl 1, k 1, psso) twice” means 2 repeats in all.

CROCHET ABBREVIATIONS
ch chain
sc single crochet
dc double crochet
hdc half double crochet
tr treble crochet
d tr double treble crochet
tr tr triple treble crochet
st (s) stitch (es)
sl st slip stitch
sk skip
lp loop
sp space
rnd round
pat pattern
( )—Work directions in parentheses the number of times indicated by number following. Thus “(dc, ch 1) 4 times” means 4 repeats in all.

FOR KNIT & CROCHET
Asterisk...*. This indicates that the directions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times in addition to the ones already given. Thus “repeat from * 3 times” means 4 patterns in all.

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