Crochet Project Instructions for a Fashionable Garment

You’ll Need:

900 (950)g of grey mélange Amalfi yarn (53% cotton, 47% polyester; 115m/50g);

Crochet hooks 4.5; 5; 6 (5; 5.5; 6).

Size:

S (M).

Used Patterns:

Main pattern: the quantity of sts is multiple 12 + 1 + 2 chain sts increase. Work due to the scheme. Start with sts before pattern repeat, pattern repeat, finish with sts after pattern repeat.

Stitches Control:

Crochet hook 4.5: 17 sts x 8.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm;

Crochet hook 5: 16 sts x 8 rows = 10 x 10 cm;

Crochet hook 6: 15 sts x 7.5 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Instructions:

Back:

Make 73 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase with crochet hook 4.5 (5) and work with the main pattern. In 25 (26.5) cm from the set-up row, make 12 chain sts for arm-holes from both sides (= 1 pattern repeat) and work with the main pattern on all the sts. In 34 (36) cm from the set-up row, work with crochet hook 5 (5.5) in 44 (46.5) cm from the set-up row – with crochet hook 6. In 81 (83.5) cm from the set-up row, finish your work.

Left Front:

Make 49 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase with crochet hook 4.5 (5) and work with the main pattern. Make arm-hole from the right side and change crochet hooks in the same way, as for back. Finish your work at the height of back.

Right Front:

Make in symmetry to the left front.

Sleeves:

Make 85 chain sts + 2 chain sts increase with crochet hook 4.5 (5) and work with the main pattern. In 53 cm from the set-up row, finish your work, sew up the sleeves, make side seams.

Assembly:

Make shoulder and side seams.