How to Crochet a Chic Garment with Giava Yarn and Vintage Touches

You’ll Need

150 (200) 200g of brown Giava yarn (71% viscose, 29% linen; 110m/50g);

100 (150) 150g of the same yarn, but in beige, mint and pink colors (each);

50g of beige Vintage yarn (100% cotton; 55m/50g);

Crochet hook 4.

Size: S (M) L.

Used Patterns

Main pattern: the quantity of sts is multiple 8 + 3 chain sts instead of the 1^st double crochet.

Stripes order: 8 brown rows, * 7 beige rows, 7 mint rows, 7 pink rows, 7 brown rows*; repeat from * to * x twice, finish with 7 beige rows, 7 mint rows, 7 pink rows and 8 brown rows = totally, 121 rows. For ruffle, strengthen Vintage yarn in width and catch it in every 1^st row when changing color of yarn in order for it to be only seen on RS.

Stitches Control: 25.5 sts x 7.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Note: work as one-piece cloth, start with left sleeve.

Instructions

Make 64 (72) 80 chain sts with brown yarn and 3 chain sts increase instead of the 1^st double crochet and work with the main pattern according to the stripes order. At the same time, increase 8 x 1 st in every 4^th row from both sides for chamfers and include these sts in the pattern = 80 (88) 96 sts.

In 52 cm = 39 rows (50.5 cm = 38 rows) 49 cm = 37 rows from the set-up row, increase 1 x 16 chain sts from both sides for side edges, include the increased sts in the pattern = 112 (120) 128 sts. In 80.5 cm = in the 61^st row, the center of back is reached. After that, finish this detail in symmetry, making decreases instead of increases. In 161 cm = 121 rows from the set-up row, finish your work.

Assembly

Make side and lower edge of sleeves seams. Fasten the lower edge with 1 circle row of single crochets with brown yarn, catching Vintage yarn for ruffle. Fasten the edges of sleeves in the same way.