Basic Crochet Sweater For Your Chi
Designed by Aunt B Ó 2005
This sweater can be made for a boy or girl by the use of colors and/or special pattern stitches as described in the note before Row 8
MATERIALS:
Caron Simply Soft or Red Heart Super Soft for Main Color (2 oz)
Small amount of a Contrasting Color.
Size G hook
Yarn Needle

NECK BANDS AND YOKE: Row 1...ch 40, sc in second ch from hook and next 38 chs, ch 1, turn (39sts)
Row 2...sc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts, (dc in next 7 sts, 2dcs in next st) 3 times, dc in next 7 sts, hdc in next 3 sts, sc in last st, ch 1, turn (42sts)
Row 3...2dc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, (2dcs in next st, dc in next 3 sts) 7 times, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2scs in last st, ch 1, turn (51sts)
Row 4...sc in first 4 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, (2dcs in next st, dc in next 4) 7 times, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2scs in last st, ch 1, turn (58sts)
Row 5...2scs in first st, hdc in next 4 sts, (2dcs in next st, dc in next 5 sts) 7 times, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 2scs in last st, ch 1, turn (67sts)
Row 6...sc in first 5 sts, hdc in next 4 sts, (2dcs in next st, dc in next 6 st6s) 7 times, hdc in next 4 sts, sc in last 5 sts, fasten off (DO NOT turn) (74sts)

GARMENT: Row 7...Change to contrasting color and attach with a sl st to first sc of row 6, sc across 74 sts,, 3sc in next end of first row, sc in end of next 4 rows, 3scs in end of next row, , sc 39 sts of neck opening, 3 scs in end of first row of neck band 2, sc in end of next 4 rows, 2 scs in beginning st, Join with a slip st, fasten off (DO NOT turn)
Row 8...Change to main color and attach to 18^th st from corner, .), dc in next 41 sts, turn

NOTE: You will be working over 41sts from now on, so if you wish to use a pattern, adjust your stitches to accommodate the required number of stitches for the pattern.)
I have chosen a simple post pattern for this sample which would be appropriate for a boy. A more lacy pattern may be used for a girl.
Row 9...ch 3, dc in next 9 sts, BPdc in next st, (dc in next 4 sts, BPdc in ext st) 4 times, dc in last 10 sts, turn

Row 10...ch 3, dc in next 9 sts, FPdc in next post, (dc in next 4 sts, FPdc around next post.) 4 times, dc in last 10 sts.
Row 11 - 17...Repeat rows 9 and 10 alternately.

Row 18 - 25 …ch 3, dc dec, keep in pattern to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn

Row 26...ch 1, sc dec, sc in next 21 sts, sc dec, working up sides of rows, work 2 scs in ends of each dc row, sc around first neck band, sc around neck opening to top of 2^nd neck band, cg 3, skip 2, sc in next 2, ch 3, skip 2, sc around rest of top, 2scs in ends of each dc row to bottom, join with a sl st. Fasten off

BELLY BAND:
Row 1...Fasten yarn in sc between row 11 and 12, sc 11, ch1, turn
Row 2...skip first sc, sc 8, skip 1, sc in last st, ch1, turn
Row 3 - 13... sc in 9 sts, ch1, turn
Row 14...sc in first st, ch 3, skip 2, sc in next 3, ch 3, skip 2, sc in last st., join with a slip stitch in next st. Fasten off
FINISHING: Secure all ends, sew on buttons, add any decorations such as bows, flowers, appliqués, etc

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Patterns and/or items made from my patterns are not to be sold without written permission from me.
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