SIZE 35, (40), (45)

MATERIALS:

Crochet hook size K

Gauge  3 chains = 1 inch

Small Medium Large Chain 108, (124), (140)

Row 1  1 S.C. in 8th chain from hook, * ch 5, 1 S.C. in 4th ch, * repeat from * to end. (25, 29, 33 large holes & ½ hole)

Row 2  Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, * Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * to end.

Piece will measure about 35, 40, 45 inches wide.

Repeat row 2 for pattern.

Work even for 27 rows which is 16 inches, or 1" less than desired length to underarm.

ARMHOLES:

Right Front, Row 1  Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6 spaces.

Row 2, 3, and 4  Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work in pattern across 3, 4, 5 spaces.

Row 5  Ch 3, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 3, 4, 5 spaces.

Row 6  14  Ch 5, turn, 1 S.C. in hole, work across 2, 3, 4 spaces.

Row 15  Ch 5, 1 S.C. in hole, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in hole, repeat from * 1, 2, 3 times.

To end last stitch, put ball of yarn through the last stitch. Cut, leaving a 20" tail.

Left Front  Attach yarn in top of 5, 6, 7th S.C. in from front edge.

Row 1  Chain 5, S.C. in hole, work across 4, 5, 6, spaces.

Work rows 1  13 of right front. Work row 15 of right front.

BACK:

Attach yarn in top of S.C. three full spaces in from left front.

Row 1  14  Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, work across 10, 12, 14 spaces.

Row 15  Ch 5, 1 S.C. in space, ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, * ch 3, 1 S.C. in space, repeat from * across row.

Sew shoulder seams. Work 1 row S.C. around piece. Weave in all loose ends. Make a chain of desired length.

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