Yellow Cropped Sweater

I've totally been nesting and here is another sweater I crocheted for my little bird.

(The FREE pattern is below and works up quickly but looks like it took a lot longer.)





This is a variation on a pattern from this little book which, although I purchased it eight or so years ago, is still available at JoAnn's for about $3.50. It's small, but super useful and crochet-er friendly even for beginners. I've used its patterns over and over.

Materials:
Sport Weight Yarn (4 1/2 ounces-ish)
Crochet hook, size I

Gauge: In pattern, (sc, ch2, hdc) 5 times and 9 rows = 3"

Finished size: 3-6 months (Maybe older too...it's a cropped sweater and altered pattern so I'm just guessing. I'll let you know for sure after the baby is born!)

Pattern:

Ch 54 loosely.

Row 1 (Right side): Dc in 4th ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as first dc, now and throughout) and in each ch across: 52 dc.

Row 2: ch1 turn; skip first dc, (sc, ch2, hdc) in next dc *skip next dc, (sc, ch2, hdc) in next dc; repeat from * across to last 2 dc, skip next dc, sc in last dc: 26dc and 25 ch-2 sps.

Row 3 (Increase row): ch1, turn; 2 sc in first sc, working BEHIND ch-2 sps, 3 sc in each sc across to last sc, 2sc in last sc; 76 sc.

Row 4: ch1, turn; skip first sc, (sc, ch2, hdc) in next sc, *skip next sc, (sc, ch2, hdc) in next sc; repeat from * across to last 2 sc, skip next sc, sc in last sc: 38 sc and 37 ch-2 sps.

Row 5: ch 1, turn; working BEHIND ch-2 sps 2 sc in each sc across: 76 sc.

Row 6: ch 1, turn; skip first sc, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next sc, *skip next sc, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next sc; repeat from * across to last 2 sc, skip next sc, sc in last sc: 38 sc and 37 ch-2 sps.

Rows 7-10: Repeat rows 3-6: 56 sc and 55 ch-2 sps.

Row 11: ch 1, turn; working BEHIND ch-2 sps, 2 sc in each of first 9 sc, skip next 11 ch-2 sps (armhole), 2 sc in each of next 18 sc, skip next 11 ch-2 sps (armhole), 2 sc in each of last 9 sc; 72 sc.

Row 12: Ch 1, turn; skip first sc, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next sc, * skip next sc, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next sc; repeat from * across to last sc: 36 sc and 35 ch-2 sps.

Rows 13-18: repeat Rows 5 and 6, 3 times; do NOT finish off yet.

Edging:

Rnd 1: ch 1, turn; 3 sc in first sc, working BEHIND ch-2 sps, sc in next sc, 2 sc in each sc across to last sc, 3 sc in last sc; work 16 sc evenly spaced across ends of rows; (working in free loops of beginning ch), 3 sc in first ch, sc in each ch across to last sc, 3 sc in last ch; work 16 sc evenly spaced across ends of rows, join with a slip st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, do NOT turn; (sc, ch 2, hdc) in same st, *skip next sc, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next sc; repeat from * around entire edge, join with slip st to first sc, finish off.

Although I didn't, you can weave a ribbon through the first dc row and tie it in the front. I didn't have a ribbon I liked well enough so I opted to overlap the tops, sew a large snap in between, and embellish with a fabric-covered button on top. Easy on and off, I figured.

Comments

Lckevan said…
I think I will print this out and make it on the drive home from La Grande tomorrow! So Cute!
Shana said…
Really cute. :D
Anonymous said…
So girlie and adorable!
Kacey said…
BEYOND Adorable!!! Hope all is well!
Aubs said…
your little darling is going to be so spoiled with the most beautiful clothes... I especially love the button... a perfect touch. love the new look too.
Cat24 said…
How do u crochet in the back of the sc.

It's not that easy to do!
Cat24 said…
How do u crochet in the back of the sc.

It's not that easy to do!

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