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hi sandhya '
thank u so much for this thread.......:cheers

 

sandhya.....
i am also waiting for ur filet crochet tutorial dear..... to try that pattern.....when i try to start i get so many doubts.... so i feel better to start after ur tutorials....

 

hi sandhya ,
i am posting a pattern of a sweater ...
level : intermediate

read through , and please let me know if its easy ..
i dont want to get stuck anywhere in the middle and stop .
also i want to make this little larger for my 3 1/2 yr old dd .

what do you say ??




YARN
Naturally Caron.com Spa
(75% Microdenier Acrylic/25% Bamboo:
3 (3, 6, 6) oz A, 3 (3, 3, 3) oz B.
Shown in: #0004 Green Sheen (A); #0003 Soft
Sunshine (B).

One size US G-7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook, or size to
obtain gauge
One size US H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook

2 round buttons—5/8"/16mm diameter

Sewing needle

Coordinating sewing thread

Yarn needle

SIZES

6 months (12 months, 18 months, 24 months)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest 20 (21, 22, 23)"/51 (53.5, 56, 58.5) cm
Length 11 (11 1/2, 12, 13)"/26.5 (28, 29, 32) cm

GAUGE
In stitch pattern, using H-8 (5 mm) hook, 14 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10 cm.

STITCHES USED
Chain (ch), single crochet (sc), slip stitch (slip st)

SPECIAL TERMS
sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together – Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, (2 loops on hook), insert hook
in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
long-sc: Long single crochet – Insert hook in st 3 rows below indicated st, yarn over, pull up a loop to level of work, yarn
over and draw through 2 loops on hook.

STITCH AND COLOR PATTERN (multiple of 4 sts + 3 (5, 3, 5))
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across; change to B in last st, turn.
Row 3: With B, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across; change to A in last st, turn.
Row 5: With A, ch 1, sc in first 3 (4, 3, 4) sts, *long-sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; repeat from * across to last 0 (1, 0, 1)
st(s), sc in last 0 (1, 0, 1) st(s), turn.
Rows 6–8: Repeat Rows 2–4.
Row 9: With A, ch 1, sc in first 1 (2, 1, 2) sts, long-sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, long-sc in next st; repeat from * across
to last 1 (2, 1, 2) st(s), sc in last 1 (2, 1, 2) sts, turn.
Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each st across; change to B in last st, turn.
Repeat Rows 3–10 for Stitch Pattern

NOTE
To change color, work last stitch of old color to last yarn over. Yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on
hook. Continue working with new color. Drop old color, but do not fasten off; carry old color loosely up side of work.

BACK
Note: Maintain Stitch and Color Pattern throughout.
With larger hook and A, chain 36 (38, 40, 42).

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—35 (37, 39, 41) sts.
Continue even in Stitch Pattern until piece measures 6 3/4 (7, 7, 7 3/4)"/17 (18, 18, 19.5) cm from beginning.

Shape Armholes

Row 1: Ch 1, slip st in first 2 sts, ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern across to last 2 sts; leave last 2 sts unworked, turn—31 (33,
35, 37) sts (excluding slip sts). ---

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, work in Stitch Pattern across to last 2 sc, sc2tog, turn—29 (31, 33, 35) sts.
Continue even in Stitch Pattern until armhole measures 4 (4, 4 1/2, 4 3/4)"/10 (10, 11.5, 12) cm from beginning of armhole
shaping.

Shape First Shoulder

Row 1: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern over first 5 (5, 5, 6) sts sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked (for neck and second
shoulder), turn—6 (6, 6, 7) sts.
Continue even in Stitch Pattern until piece measures 11 3/4 (12, 12 1/2, 13 1/2)"/30 (30.5, 32, 34.5) cm from beginning.
Fasten off.

Shape Second Shoulder
Skip 15 (17, 19, 19) unworked sts following first shoulder; join yarn with slip st in next st.

Row 1: Ch 1, beginning in same st as join, sc2tog, work in Stitch Pattern in each remaining st across, turn—6 (6, 6, 7) sts.

Continue even in Stitch Pattern until piece measures 11 3/4 (12, 12 1/2, 13 1/2)"/30 (30.5, 32, 34.5) cm from beginning.
Fasten off.

Trim
With RS facing and smaller hook, join A with sc in top of neck, sc evenly across neckline. Fasten off.

FRONT

Note: Maintain Stitch and Color Pattern throughout.
Work as for Back until piece measures 10 (10, 10 1/2, 11 1/2)"/25.5 (25.5, 26.5, 29.5) cm from beginning)—29 (31, 33, 35)
sts.

Shape First Neck Edge and Shoulder

Row 1: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern over first 8 (8, 8, 9) sts, sc2tog; leave remaining sts unworked (for neck and second
shoulder), turn—9 (9, 9, 10) sts.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc2tog, work in Stitch Pattern across, turn—8 (8, 8, 9) sts.

Row 3: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—7 (7, 7, 8) sts.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc2tog, work in Stitch Pattern across, turn—6 (6, 6, 7) sts.
Continue even in Stitch Pattern until piece measures 11 1/4 (11 1/2, 12, 13)"/28.5 (29, 30.5, 33) cm from beginning.
Buttonhole Row 1: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern across to last 4 sts, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, continue in Stitch Pattern over
last 2 sts, turn.

Buttonhole Row 2: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern across working 2 sc in the ch-1 space. Fasten off.

Shape Second Neck Edge and Shoulder

Skip 9 (11, 13, 13) unworked sts following first neck edge; join yarn with slip st in next st.
Row 1: Ch 1, beginning in same st as join, sc2tog, work in Stitch Pattern in each remaining st across, turn—9 (9, 9, 10)
sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—8 (8, 8, 9) sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog, work in Stitch Pattern across, turn—7 (7, 7, 8) sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—6 (6, 6, 7) sts.
Continue even in Stitch Pattern until piece measures 11 1/4 (11 1/2, 12, 13)"/28.5 (29, 30.5, 33) cm from beginning.
Buttonhole Row 1: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern over first 2 sts, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, continue in Stitch Pattern across,
turn.
Buttonhole Row 2: Ch 1, work in Stitch Pattern across working 2 sc in the ch-1 space. Fasten off.

Trim
With RS facing and smaller hook, join A with sc in top of neck, sc evenly across neckline. Fasten off.

SLEEVE (make 2)
Note: Maintain Stitch and Color Pattern throughout.
With larger hook and A, chain 24 (24, 26, 26).
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—23 (23, 25, 25) sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across; change to B in last st, turn.
Row 3 (increase row): Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, work in Stitch Pattern across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—25 (25, 27, 27)
sts.
Rows 4–8: Beginning with Row 4, work in Stitch Pattern.
Row 9 (increase row): Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, work in Stitch Pattern across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, turn—27 (27, 29, 29)
sts.
Rows 10–27 (33, 33, 39): Repeat last 6 rows 3 (4, 4, 5) more times—33 (35, 37, 39) sts.
Continue even in Stitch Pattern until piece measures 6 1/2 (7 1/2, 8, 8 1/2)"/16.5 (19, 20.5, 21.5) cm from beginning.

Shape Sleeve Cap
Row 1 (decrease row): Ch 1, sc2tog, work in Stitch Pattern across to last 2 sts, sc2tog, turn—31 (33, 35, 37) sts.
Row 2: Work in Stitch Pattern across.
Rows 3–8 (10, 12, 12): Repeat last 2 rows 3 (4, 5, 5) more times—25 (25, 25, 27) sts.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Using sewing needle and coordinating thread, sew buttons to top of Back shoulder piece opposite Front buttonholes. Button
Front and Back together. Set in sleeves, taking care to sew through both thicknesses (Front and Back) at top of shoulder.
Sew sleeve and side seams.
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

 

thanks sandhya dear........you r great.:thumbsup..i will try and let you know

 

Dear Sandhya,

hope i am in the correct link.i am nityakalyani.thanks for this step by step instructions. i do have book with me a huge volume one but was not able to get the hang of it.finally toget i got the correct instructions.:bonk.i am used to knitting patterns and not able to understand crochet patterns.can you give a step by step instructions to do a piece of small towels so that i can give it to my loved ones. will wait for your instructions.kalyani

 

Hi Sandhya...I saw your crochet tutorial...excellent and you are really ROCKING...and the way you explain and clear everybody's doubt shows your patience and above all a kind hearted person only will have such qualities...By seeing your album I am very fascinated with the tissue box and handbags....Is it very difficult to learn?

 

(multiple of 4 sts + 3 (5, 3, 5))

this is the one you are talking about , isnt it ?

i didnot understand how to work multiple of 4 stitches + 3

3(5 ,3 ,5 ) means
3 for 6 months
5 for 12 months
3 for 18 months and
5 for 24 months

am i right ??