Colorful Crochet Pattern: A Rainbow-Inspired Creation
Finished Bust Measurements
28 (40, 51, 62, 73.5)”
Available Sizes
Extra Small/Small (Medium/Large, 1X/2X/3X, 4X/5X)
Supply List
- Category #3 DK weight yarn
- 6 Rainbow Colors: Approx 80 (115, 150, 190, 225) yds each
- PaintBox Yarns Cotton DK used for design
- Crochet Hook Size I-9 / 5.5 mm
- Tapestry needle to weave ends
- Tape Measure
- Fasteners or safety pins (2)
Stitches Used / Abbreviations
- Fhdc – foundation half double crochet
- ch – chain loop
- sc - single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- sl st – slip stitch
- st(s) – stitch(es)
- sk - skip
Notes
This pattern is written for XS Size.
(Sizes Small, Medium/Large, 1X/2X/3X, 4X/5X in parenthesis)
This is meant to be a loose fitting item with at least 3 inches positive ease.
Gauge
12 hdc x 8 hdc rows = 4”
Finished Fabric Before Assembly
39 (40.5, 42, 43.5, 45)” long x 14 (20, 25.5, 31, 36.75)” wide
The pattern is written in rainbow colors. You can make this in a single color and just skip the color changes or make your own color scheme as shown in the Purple.
Stripe Instructions
Stripe 1, Color A
Row 1: Fhdc x 113 (117, 121, 125, 129).
Rows 2-2 (3, 4, 5, 6): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn.
Row 3 (4, 5, 6, 7): Ch 4 (acts as dc, ch 1), sk 2 hdc, *dc in next, ch 1, sk hdc* across, ending dc in last hdc, Turn.
Rows 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) – 5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn.
Stripe 2, Color B
Rows 1-2 (3, 4, 5, 6): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn.
Row 3 (4, 5, 6, 7): Ch 4 (acts as dc, ch 1), sk 2 hdc, *dc in next, ch 1, sk hdc* across, ending dc in last hdc, Turn.
Rows 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) – 5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 113 (117, 121, 125, 129) hdc across. Turn.
Stripe 3, Color C
Work Rows 1-4 (6, 8, 10, 12) as for Stripe 2.
Row 5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Ch 1 (does not act as a st), 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, 35 (37, 37, 39, 39) sc, 39 (40, 42, 43, 45) hdc, turn.
Stripe 4, Color D
Row 1: Ch 1 (does not act as a st); 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, ch 35 (37, 37, 39, 39), sk 35 (37, 37, 39, 39) sc, 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1 (does not act as a st); 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, 35 (37, 37, 39, 39) hdc in ch, 39 (40, 42, 43, 35) hdc, turn.
Rows 2-5 (7, 9, 11, 13): Work as for Stripe 1.
Stripe 5, Color E
Work Rows 1-5 (7, 9, 11, 13) as for Stripe 2.
Stripe 6, Color F
Work Rows 1-5 (7, 9, 11, 13) as for Stripe 2.
Fasten Off.
Finished Fabric Before Assembly
39 (40.5, 42, 43.5, 45)” wide x 14 (20, 25.5, 31, 36.75)” wide
Assembly Instructions
Fold your work in half lengthwise, marrying the corners and use your fastener to secure the corners to help with even seams.
Marking Armholes
From the folded side:
Measure 6 (7, 8, 9, 10)” and place pin or marker. (This will be your armhole).
Begin working from the corners and work sl st OR sc to marry the sides.
Work up to your marker for the armhole.
Fasten off.
Repeat on the other side.
Weave in all ends.
