Crochet with Phil Madrague Yarn: Complete Instructions and Patterns

You’ll Need:

14 (15) 18 skeins of beige Phil Madrague yarn (100% cotton; 92m/50g);

Crochet hook 5;

Stitch markers.

Size:

Used Patterns:

Chain sts, double crochets, treble crochet, and 2 treble crochets together: * 2 yarn overs, insert crochet hook in st, draw st, ** 1 yarn over, draw the yarn through 2 sts on the crochet hook**, make from * to * x twice, make from ** to ** x twice, insert crochet hook in different base sts, 1 yarn over, draw the yarn through the last 3 sts on the crochet hook, 3 treble crochets together: 2 treble crochets, repeat from * to * x 3 times, then, make 1 yarn over and draw the yarn through 4 sts on the crochet hook.

Fancy pattern: Work according to the scheme. Start with sts before pattern repeat, repeat 4 sts of the pattern, finish with sts after pattern. Repeat 1st-7th rows.

Stitches Control:

Instructions

Back and Front

Make 249 (253) 257 sts and work with fancy pattern according to the scheme. Start every row of double crochets with 3 chain sts increase. Start every row of treble crochets (3rd and 4th rows of the pattern) with 4 chain sts increase. Mark 90 sts from both ends to mark side seams. Repeat 7 rows of fancy pattern x 3 times, then, make 1st-6th rows; make 7 rows of fancy pattern x 4 times, then, make 1st-2nd rows; make 7 rows of fancy pattern x 4 times, then, make 1st-6th rows. In 33 cm = 27 rows (36.5 cm = 30 rows) 42.5 cm = 34 rows from the set-up row, finish your work, and place marker after the 116th st (118th st) 120th st from the right side to make the seam in the center of the back. Make the second detail in symmetry, place marker after 116th (118th) 120th sts from the left side.

Assembly

Connect both details, make a seam in the center of the back on marked 116 (118) 120 sts. Make side seams on marked 90 sts.