CHALLENGING
FINISHED SIZES
Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in [ ].
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 30 inches (small) [34 inches (medium), 38 inches (large), 42 inches (X-large), 46 inches (2X-large), 50 inches (3X-large)] Length: 26 inches (small) [26 inches (medium), 26¾ inches (large), 26¾ inches (X-large), 27½ inches (2X-large), 27½ inches (3X-large)]
MATERIALS
•DROPS Garnstudio Karisma medium (worsted) weight wool yam (1 ¾ oz/109 yds/50g per skein): 15 [17,19,21,23,25] skeins #18 red
• Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Tapestry needle
GAUGE
12 linked dtr in pattern = 4 inches; 8 pattern rows = 4 inches 12 sc and fpdc = 4 inches; 18 pattern rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Front and Back panels are made first, and then sewn together at shoulders and side seams. Sleeves are worked directly into armholes next.
Bottom panel is sewn to bottom of Front and Back panels. Collar is made and sewn to top of one end of bottom panel, up front panel, around back of neck, down second Front and opposite end of bottom panel.
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated.
All post stitches on Sleeves, bottom panel and collar are worked in stitches 2 rows below. Skip stitches on this round behind post stitches.
SPECIAL STITCHES
Ch 4, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, yo, pull up lp, [insert hook in next ch, yo, pull up lp] twice, insert hook in first st, yo, pull up lp (), [yo, pull through 2 lps on hook] 4
