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This graceful crescent shawl checks SO MANY boxes - it is perfect for those scrumptious minis, remnants from past projects, mini skien advents or impulse buys from the local yarn store. Our newest pattern is here to rescue and revitalize those lonely yarns! The West Chicago Knit Shawl is meticulously crafted for one main color of yarn complemented by 9 small amounts of different colors. It’s a splendid way to watch varied hues come alive, intertwining to create an accessory that’s as unique as its maker. Plus, who can resist the allure of a picot trim adding that touch of sweetness to the finished piece?
With bands of color radiating out from the center, let the West Chicago Knit Shawl showcase your color mixing style!
AND this shawl is a perfect shawl for a Shawlalong! There is a matching West Chicago Crochet Shawl pattern so everyone can join in together. Beyond just crafting, there’s a special kind of magic when hands move in harmony, needles click in unison, and crafters come together. We strongly encourage you to embrace these patterns as a communal project.
Supply List:
Primary Color:1 Full Skein Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock, 433 Yards per skein
Contrast: 9 mini skeins Fingering Weight, 80 Yards per mini skein / See Color Sequence Reference List
US 8/ 5 mm 40” circular needle
Large needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
2 Stitch Markers
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
k – knit
p - purl
k2tog – knit 2 together
yo – yarn over
co – cast on
sm – slip marker
bo – bind off
st(s) – stitch(es)
(RS) right side
(WS) wrong side
COLOR SEQUENCE USED FOR DESIGN SAMPLE:
Primary Color A: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock / Flat Iron Gray / 100 g / 433 Yards
Color B: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock Big Star / 20 g / 86 yards
Color C: Lavender Lune Yarn / 80/20 Fingering / Feelin' Leafy / 20g / 80yds
Color D: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock/ Bongo Blue / 20 g / 86 yards
Color E: Asylum Fibers / Twisted Sock Mini / Siren Song, 20g, 80 yards
Color F: Marianated Yarns / Venti - Practicality 75/25 / Indigo Bunting / 20 g / 93 yards
Color G: M1 Yarns Lean Machine Fingering / You Had Me At Merlot / 20 g / 80 yards
Color H: Jilly & Kiddles / Fancy Sock Mini / La Corrida de Toros / 20 g / 87 yds
Color I: KraeO / Little Sister fingering/ Rose Gold/ 20g/ 98 yds
Color J: Queenie Crochet / 2-ply sock yarn / Moxie / 20g/ 80 yards
NOTES:
Gauge is not extremely important for this pattern. The most important thing is to have a knitted fabric that you like.
Finished measurements: 72” x 20” approx.
Make note that you will be working HELD DOUBLE for the bulk of the pattern, unless noted otherwise.
You will not change needles even when working single stranded.
You will have some excess yarn of colors B, C, D, F, G; you may expand your shawl and use that by adding 2 rows of the single stranded stockinette for those colors. If you do this, you will not have enough J for picot finish and need to do regular bind off on the 3rd row of Color J.
GARTER TAB CAST ON USING PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
CO 3 sts.
Knit 12 rows.
Place first marker.
Turn work 90 degrees and pick up 6 sts.
Place second marker.
Turn work 90 degrees again and pick up 3 sts.
You will have 12 sts on the needle.
BEGIN PATTERN – CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 1 (RS): K3, sm, (yo, k1, yo) in 1st stitch, k until 1 st before marker, (yo, k1, yo) in next st, sm, k3. (4 sts increased)
ROW 2 (WS): K3, sm, yo, k until marker, yo, sm, k3. (2 sts increased) 18 sts
ROWS 3 – 20: Repeat 1,2 72 sts.
COLOR B ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROW 21: Repeat 1 76 sts
ROW 22: K3, sm, yo, p until marker, yo, sm, k3. (2 sts increased) 78 sts
ROWS 23 – 24: Repeat Rows 21, 22 84 sts
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 25 – 30: Repeat Rows 1, 2
Fasten Off Color B.
PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 31 – 34: Repeat 1,2
CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR C DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 35 - 40: Repeat 1,2
COLOR C ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 41- 44: Repeat Rows 21, 22 .
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR C DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 45 - 50: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color C.
PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 51 - 54: Repeat 1,2
CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR D DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 55 - 58: Repeat 1,2
COLOR D ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 59-62: Repeat Rows 21, 22 .
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR D DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 63-66: Repeat 1,2 .
Fasten Off Color D.
PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 67-70: Repeat 1,2
CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR E DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 71-74: Repeat 1,2
COLOR E ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 75-78: Repeat Rows 21, 22
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR E DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 79-82: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color E.
PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 83-86: Repeat 1,2
CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR F DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 87-88: Repeat 1,2
COLOR F ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 89-92: Repeat Rows 21, 22
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR F DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 93-94: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color F.
PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 95-96: Repeat 1,2
CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR G DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 97-98: Repeat 1,2
COLOR G ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 99-102: Repeat Rows 21, 22
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR G DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 103-104: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color G.
PRIMARY COLOR A ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 105-106: Repeat 1,2
CONTINUE WITH PRIMARY COLOR A AND ADD COLOR H DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 107-108: Repeat 1,2
COLOR H ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 109-112: Repeat Rows 21, 22
COLOR H AND ADD COLOR I DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 113 - 114: Repeat 1,2
Fasten Off Color H.
COLOR I ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 115-118: Repeat Rows 21, 22
COLOR I AND ADD COLOR J DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROWS 119 - 120: Repeat 1,2
COLOR J ONLY – SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 121-122: Repeat Rows 1,2
Bind off using this picot method for shape and Color J:
For the more dramatic effect of your picot bind off as shown, follow these steps and begin with the very first stitch on your shawl:
Step 1: Using Cable Cast on - Cast on 2 stitches
Step 2: Knit 2
Step 3: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch, leaving a single stitch on your right needle
Step 4: Knit 1
Step 5: Pass the first stitch over the second stitch, leaving a single stitch on your right needle
Repeat Steps 4 & 5 four more times
Step 6: Slip stitch back to main needle
Repeat all the way across to the end.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and wet block.
Please welcome the West Chicago Crochet Shawl Free Crochet Pattern!
This graceful crescent shawl checks SO MANY boxes - it is perfect for those scrumptious minis, remnants from past projects, mini skien advents or impulse buys from the local yarn store. Our newest patterns are here to rescue and revitalize those lonely yarns! The West Chicago Crochet Shawl is meticulously crafted for one main color of yarn complemented by 9 small amounts of different colors. It’s a splendid way to watch varied hues come alive, intertwining to create an accessory that’s as unique as its maker. Plus, who can resist the allure of a picot trim adding that touch of sweetness to the finished piece?
With bands of color radiating out from the center, let the West Chicago Crochet Shawl showcase your color mixing style!
AND this shawl is a perfect for a Shawlalong! There is a matching West Chicago Knit Shawl pattern so everyone can join in together. Beyond just crafting, there’s a special kind of magic when hands move in harmony, hooks move in unison, and crafters come together.
We strongly encourage you to embrace these patterns as a communal project.
Supply List:
Primary Color:1 Full Skein Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock, 433 Yards per skein
Contrast: 9 mini skeins Fingering Weight, 80 Yards per mini skein / See Reference List
US 8/ 5 mm crochet hook
Large needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
2 Stitch Markers
Stitches Used / Abbreviations:
fsc – foundation single crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
st(s) – stitch(es)
sk - skip
NOTES:
If you notice your fabric begin to “curl” up and round then you are likely doing your beginning ch 2 of each row too tightly In this case do a ch 3 instead to start each row.
Gauge is not extremely important for this pattern. The most important thing is to have a fabric that you like.
Make note that you will be working double stranded for the bulk of the pattern, unless noted otherwise. You will not change hook size even when working single stranded.
This shawl should be blocked aggressively.
COLOR SEQUENCE REFERENCE LIST:
Primary Color A: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock / Flat Iron Gray / 100 g / 433 Yards
Color B: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock Big Star / 20 g / 86 yards
Color C: Lavender Lune Yarn / 80/20 Fingering / Feelin' Leafy / 20g / 80yds
Color D: Movers & Makers Wicker Park Sock/ Bongo Blue / 20 g / 86 yards
Color E: Asylum Fibers / Twisted Sock Mini / Siren Song, 20g, 80 yards
Color F: Marianated Yarns / Venti - Practicality 75/25 / Indigo Bunting / 20 g / 93 yards
Color G: M1 Yarns Lean Machine Fingering / You Had Me At Merlot / 20 g / 80 yards
Color H: Queenie Crochet / 2-ply sock yarn / Moxie / 20g/ 80 yards
Color I: KraeO / Little Sister fingering/ Rose Gold/ 20g/ 98 yds
Color J: Jilly & Kiddles / Fancy Sock Mini / La Corrida de Toros / 20 g / 87 yds
BEGIN USING PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 1: fsc 12, then ch 1, Turn 90 degrees to work back across the base side of the fhdc row.
ROW 2 (RS): ch 2 (not act as st); [3 sc] in last st of previous row, 2 sc in each st across to last st, [3 sc] in last st / 26 sts
ROW 3 (WS): ch 2 (not act as st); [2 sc] in last st of previous row, [2 sc] in next st, sc across to last 2 sts, [2 sc] in last 2 sts / 30 sts. Turn.
ROW 4: ch2 (not act as st), 2 hdc in last st of previous row, 2 hdc next st, in each sc across to last 2 sts, 2 hdc in last 2 sts, Turn. 34 sts
ROW 5: ch2 (not act as st), 3sc in last st of previous row, sc in each sc across to last st, 3sc in last sc, Turn. 38 sts.
ROWS 6 – 7: Repeat Rows 4, 5 alternating 46 sts at end of Row 7
USING COLOR B SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 8: Repeat Row 4. 50 sts
ROW 9: ch 2 (does not act as st), 3sc in last st of previous row, sc in each of next 6 sts, * 2sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts*; repeat * to * across, 3sc in last sc, Turn. 60 sts
ROW 10: Repeat Row 4 64 sts
USING PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR B DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 11: Repeat Row 5 68 sts
ROW 12: Repeat Row 4 72 sts
Fasten Off Color B.
PRIMARY COLOR A SINGLE STRANDED:
ROW 13: Repeat Row 4 76 sts
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR C DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 14: Repeat Row 4 80 sts
ROW 15: Repeat Row 5 84 sts
COLOR C SINGLE STRANDED:
ROW 16: Repeat Row 4 88 sts
ROW 17: Repeat Row 5 92 sts.
ROW 18: ch 2 (does not act as st), 3hdc in last st of previous row, hdc in each of next 8 sts, * 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 8 sts*; repeat * to * across, 3 hdc in last st, (inc. 14 sts) 106 sts
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR C DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 19: Repeat Row 5 110 sts.
ROW 20: Repeat Row 4. 114 sts
PRIMARY COLOR A SINGLE STRANDED:
ROW 21: Repeat Row 4. 118 sts
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR D DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 22: Repeat Row 4. 122 sts
COLOR D SINGLE STRANDED:
ROW 23: Repeat Row 5. 126 sts
ROW 24: Repeat Row 4. 130 sts
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR D DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 25: ch 2 (does not act as st), 2 hdc in last st of previous row, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st; hdc in each of next 7 sts, * 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 7 sts*; repeat * to * to last 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in last st 150 sts total
PRIMARY COLOR A SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 26: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR E DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 27: Repeat Row 4.
COLOR E SINGLE STRANDED
ROWS 28 - 29: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR E DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 30: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 31: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR F DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 32: Repeat Row 4.
COLOR F SINGLE STRANDED:
ROWS 33-34: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR F DOUBLE STRANDED:
ROW 35: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 36: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR G DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 36: Repeat Row 5.
COLOR G SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 37: Repeat Row 4.
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR G DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 38: Repeat Row 5.
PRIMARY COLOR A SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 39: Repeat Row 5
PRIMARY COLOR A AND COLOR H DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 40: Repeat Row 5
COLOR H SINGLE STRANDED
ROWS 41 – 42: Repeat Row 4.
COLOR H AND COLOR I DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 43: Repeat Row 5
COLOR I SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 44: Repeat Row 4.
COLOR I AND COLOR J DOUBLE STRANDED
ROW 45: Repeat Row 5
COLOR J SINGLE STRANDED
ROW 45: Repeat Row 4.
ROW 46: Repeat Row 5.
OR OPTIONAL PICOT TRIM ROW:
Ch 3, sc in top of last st of last row, *ch 3, sl st into 1st ch, skip st, sc in next 5 sts*, repeat * to * to end, hdc in sc st.
BLOCK YOUR SHAWL – THIS SHAWL IS SERVED BEST WITH AGGRESSIVE WET BLOCKING
Weave in all ends.
ENJOY!!!!
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See what I mean… ENDLESS Styling options to wear your Havana Crochet Dress.
SUPPLY LIST:
DK weight Cotton. (the yarn I used for design is no longer available so I suggest any DK cotton)
Main Color (Space Dots): 470 (520, 570, 750, 820, 890, 960, 1035) yds
Contrast Color (Black): 570 (635, 700, 920, 1000, 1085, 1170, 1260) yds
Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
Tapestry needle to weave ends
Tape Measure
Fasteners or safety pins
SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X)
BUST: 32 (35, 39.5, 43.5, 46.5, 51, 54, 58)” Finished Measurement
GAUGE: 4” sq = 12 hdc sts x 9 rows
ABBREVIATIONS:
fhdc – foundation half double crochet
ch – chain loop
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
hdcblo – half double crochet back loop only
hdc2tog – hdc 2 together
sp - space
PATTERN NOTES:
READ THROUGH PATTERN BEFORE BEGINNING
This pattern is written for Adult Woman size Extra Small. (Sizes Small, Med & Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X in parentheses).
This upper part of this dress is made in two panels. After joining the two panels, the lower part of the dress and skirt are worked downward in the round.
Assembly calls for Mattress Stitch Method, if you do not know this you can whip stitch instead.
Block BEFORE assembly.
Front & Back Bust Panels – Make 2 in MAIN COLOR:
Row 1: Leaving a long tail, fhdc x 44 (48, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80) turn.
Rows 2-17: Ch 2 (acts as hdc), 43 (47, 53, 59, 63, 69, 73, 70) hdc in each hdc across; total 44 (48, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80) hdc incl ch 2.
Begin Shaping armhole:
Row 18 - 20: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc in each hdc across to last 5 stitches, [hdc2tog] 2 times, hdc in last, turn. 4 stitches decreased each row, 32 (36, 42, 48, 52, 58, 62, 68) stitches remain.
Rows 21 – 23 (24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), hdc2tog, hdc across to last 3 stitches then hdc2tog, hdc in last, turn. 2 stitches decreased each row, 26 (28, 32, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48) stitches remain.
Rows 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31) – 26 (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33): Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 25 (27, 31, 35, 37, 41, 43, 47) hdc across total 26 (28, 32, 36, 38, 42, 44, 48) incl ch 2.
Fasten off.
TOP ASSEMBLY :
Marry your two panels and this will now be INSIDE OUT.
Using your stitch marker or fastener, pin sides of panels together at Row 18.
Using your long tail from the bottom, and using mattress stitch method, attach the sides working from the bottom to the fastener on each side. TURN RIGHT SIDE OUT TO CONTINUE IN THE ROUND
LOWER SECTION:
With bust right side out, after assembled: Attach main color at center stitch of lower back, then:
MAIN COLOR:
Rounds 1 - 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 87 (95, 107, 119, 127, 139, 147, 159) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 88 (96, 108, 120, 128, 140, 148, 160) hdc incl ch 2
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR FOR WAIST SHAPING:
Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 87 (95, 107, 119, 127, 139, 147, 159) hdcblo around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 88 (96, 108, 120, 128, 140, 148, 160) hdc incl ch 2
Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdcblo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 42 (46, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72, 78) hdcblo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 21 (23, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39) hdcblo, sl st to top of ch 2, total 86 (94, 106, 118, 126, 138, 146, 158) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdcblo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 41 (45, 51, 57, 61, 67, 71, 77) hdc blo, hdc2tog in next 2 hdc, 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdcblo, sl st to top of ch 2, total 84 (92, 104, 116, 124, 136, 144, 156) hdc incl ch 2.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR:
Rounds 1 - 10: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (91, 103, 115, 123, 135, 143, 155) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 84 (92, 104, 116, 124, 136, 144, 156) hdc incl ch 2.
CONTINUE IN MAIN COLOR & BEGIN HIP INCREASE:
Round 1: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 83 (91, 103, 115, 123, 135, 143, 155) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 84 (92, 104, 116, 124, 136, 144, 156) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 2: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 19 (21, 24, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 40 (44, 50, 56, 60, 66, 70, 76) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 88 (96, 108, 120, 128, 140, 148, 160) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 3: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 20 (22, 25, 28, 30, 33, 35, 38) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 42 (46, 52, 58, 62, 68, 72, 78) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 21 (23, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 92 (100, 112, 124, 132, 144, 152, 164) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 21 (23, 26, 29, 31, 34, 36, 39) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 44 (48, 54, 60, 64, 70, 74, 80) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 22 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37, 40) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 96 (104, 116, 128, 136, 148, 156, 168) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 22 (24, 27, 30, 32, 35, 37, 40) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 46 (50, 56, 62, 66, 72, 76, 82) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 23 (25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 38, 41) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 100 (108, 120, 132, 140, 152, 160, 172) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Round 6: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 23 (25, 28, 31, 33, 36, 38, 41) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 48 (52, 58, 64, 68, 74, 78, 84) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 24 (26, 29, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 104 (112, 124, 136, 144, 156, 164, 176) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Large (2X, 4X) Sizes only:
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 32 (37, 42) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 66 (76, 86) hdc, 2 hdc in next 2 hdc, 33 (38, 43) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 140 (160, 180) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 4 stitches this round)
Extra Small (Medium, 1X, 3X) Sizes only:
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 24 (29, 34, 39) hdc, 2 hdc in next 3 hdc, 49 (59, 69, 79) hdc, 2 hdc in next 3 hdc, 24 (29, 34, 39) hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 110 (130, 150, 170) hdc incl ch 2. (increase 6 stitches this round)
Small Size Only:
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 25 hdc, 2 hdc in next 4 hdc, 52 hdc, 2 hdc in next 4 hdc, 26 hdc, sl st to top of ch 2, total 120 hdc incl ch 2. (increase 8 stitches this round)
All Sizes:
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR
Rounds 8 - 11: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 109 (119, 129, 139, 149, 159, 169, 179) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) hdc incl ch 2.
CHANGE TO MAIN COLOR
Rounds 12 - 20: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 109 (119, 129, 139, 149, 159, 169, 179) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) hdc incl ch 2.
CHANGE TO CONTRAST COLOR & BEGIN SKIRT (PLEASE REFER TO CHART):
Rounds 1-4: Ch 2 (acts as first hdc), 109 (119, 129, 139, 149, 159, 169, 179) hdc around, sl st to join to ch 2 for total 110 (120, 130, 140, 150, 160, 170, 180) hdc incl ch 2.
Round 5: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next hdc, *ch 3, skip 3 hdc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next hdc, ch 3, skip 3 hdc, dc in each of next 3 hdc *; repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last hdc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete. Pattern will be repeated 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) times across round.
Round 6: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip 3 ch and 1 dc, 7 dc in ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip dc and 3 ch, dc in each of next 3 dc*; repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Round 7: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 2 ch, dc in each of next 3 dc, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip 2 ch, dc in each of next 3 dc; * repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Round 8: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 3, skip ch 1 and 4 dc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in ch 1 sp, ch 3, skip 4 dc and ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 3 dc *; repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Rounds 9-10: Repeat Rounds 5-6.
Rounds 11 – 34: Repeat Rounds 8-10, 8 more times.
Round 35: Ch 2 (acts as first dc), dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in each of next 4 dc, [dc, ch 2, dc] in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 1, skip ch 1, dc in each of next 3 sts * repeat * to * around, ending last repeat with dc in last dc, then sl st to top of ch 2 that started round to complete.
Fasten Off.
FINISHING & STRAPS USING CONTRAST COLOR B
Attach contrast color at left corner of back.
Row 1: SC evenly around armhole working 1 sc per row, sc in each sc across front, sc evenly around other armhole working 1 sc per row, sc in each sc across back, sl st to first sc to join. Do not cut yarn.
STRAPS:
Rows 1 - 20: Chain 2 (acts as hdc), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) hdc across, turn.
Fasten off. Rejoin yarn at other side back corner & repeat for second strap.
Weave in all ends.
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