SIZE
Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)   Finished chest 36 (40, 44, 48)”

• LION BRAND Microspun (Art #910) 2 1/2 oz balls
4 (4, 5, 6) balls #148 Turquoise (T)
2 (2, 3, 3) balls # 146 Fuchsia (F) or colors of your choice
• Crochet hook size H-8 (5.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

14 sts + 12 rows = 4” in Seed St pat. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

When working stripes, do not end off each color but carry them loosely along side until needed later on.

To change colors Always end off last lps of last st with next color.

To dec Do not work off last 2 lps of first st but work them off tog with next st by drawing yarn through all 3 lps on hook.

To bind off at beg of row, sl st across designated number of sts.

To bind off at end of row, skip or leave unworked the designated number of sts.

Do not include first or last sts when measuring width of pieces, as these are “selvedge” sts for seaming.

With T, loosely ch 67 (73, 79, 87).

Row 1 Sc in 2^nd ch from hook, dc in next ch * sc in next ch, dc in next ch; rep from * across - 66 (72, 78, 86) sts.

Seed St Pat: Next row and subsequent rows Ch 1, turn. * Sc in next dc, dc in next sc; rep from * across. Cont in est Seed St pat until piece measures 10” from beg. Check that piece measures 18 (20, 22, 24)” wide. Shape armholes: Next row Cont in Seed St pat, bind off 4 (6, 6, 8) sts at beg and end of row - 58 (60, 66, 70) sts. Work 1 row in pat, joining F at last st. Cont in pat and work 2 rows F, 2 rows T, 4 rows F, 2 rows T, 4 rows F, 2 rows T, 2 rows F, ending off F at last row. Cont in pat with T only hereafter until armholes measure 7 1/2 (7 1/2, 8 1/2, 8 1/2)” from first row or armhole shaping. Check that piece measures 16 (17, 18 1/4, 19 1/2)” wide across shoulders. Shape shoulders and neck Work in pat over first 6 sts (hdc in dc, tr in sc) over next 10 (10, 12, 10) sts, skip center 26 (28, 30, 38) sts, join separate strand of yarn to next st, (tr in sc, hdc in dc) over next 10 (10, 12, 10) sts, pat over last 6 sts - 16 (16, 18, 16) sts each side for shoulders. Work both shoulders at the same time using separate strands of yarn as foll: Next row Work pat over first 11 (11, 12, 11) sts, (hdc in dc, tr in sc) over 4 (4, 6, 4) sts, hdc in rem 1 (1, 0, 1) st. Fasten off.

Work as for Back until armholes measure 6 (6, 7, 7)” from first row of armhole shaping. Shape front neck Cont in pat and color sequence as for Back as foll: Next row Work first 20 (20, 22, 20) sts, skip center 18 (20, 22, 30) sts, join separate strand of yarn to next st, pat over last 20 (20, 22, 20) sts. Work both shoulders at the same time using separate strands of yarn, dec 1 st at each neck edge over next 4 rows - 16 (16, 18, 16) sts each side for shoulders. Shape shoulders Work as for last 2 rows of Back shoulder shaping. Fasten off.

With F, loosely ch 59 (59, 65, 65). Work in Seed St pat for 2 rows on 58 (58, 64, 64) sts, changing to T in last st. Cont in pat and work 2 rows T, 4 rows F, 2 rows T, 4 rows F, 2 rows T, 2 rows F. Fasten off.

Sew shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves into armholes with last 1 1/8 (1 3/4, 1 3/4, 2 1/4)” along side edges of Sleeve, fitting into 1 1/8 (1 3/4, 1 3/4, 2 1/4)” bound-off edge at underarm of Front and Back. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Neckband With RS facing, join T, sc evenly spaced around neck.

ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning) ch = chain cont = continu(e)(ing) dc = double crochet dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) est = establish(ed) hdc = half double crochet lp(s) = loop(s	pat = pattern rem = remain(s)(ing) RS = right side sc = single crochet sl = slip st(s) = stitch(es) tog = together tr = treble (triple) crochet

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