Thanks to Vanessa for testing this pattern.
SIZE: 3-6 months
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3 oz
US size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Shell: = (dc, ch1, dc)
Sc Dec: = Insert hook in next st, draw up a lp, (two lps on hk), insert hook in next st, draw up a lp (3 lps on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Chain 41
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook (do not count unworked chs as first dc) and in the next 4 ch. Shell in next ch, dc in next 7 ch, shell in next ch, dc in next 11 ch, shell in next ch, dc in next 7 ch, shell in next ch, dc in last 5. Ch 2, turn. (43 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 2: Dc in 6 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 9 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 9 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 6 sts. Ch 2, turn. (51 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 3: Dc in 7 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 11 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in next 15 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 11 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 7 sts. Ch 2, turn. (59 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 4: Dc in 8 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 13 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 8 sts. Ch 2, turn. (67 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 5: Dc in 9 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 15 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 15 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 9 sts. Ch 2, turn. (75 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 6: Dc in 10 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 21 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 17 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 10 sts. Ch 2, turn. (83 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 7: Dc in 11 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 23 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 19 sts, shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 11 sts. Ch 2, turn. (91 dc and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 8: Dc in 12 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 25 sts, shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 12 sts. Ch 2, turn. (99 sts and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 9: Dc in 13 sts. Shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in 27 sts, shell in ch 1 sp. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * to ch 1 sp. Shell in ch 1 sp, dc in last 13 sts. Ch 2, turn. (107 sts and 4 ch 1 sp)
Row 10 (RS): Dc in 14 sts, fold sleeve matching up ch 1 sps, dc over both ch 1 sps. Dc in 29 sts, fold sleeve matching up ch 1 sps, dc over both ch 1 sps. Dc in last 14 sts. Ch 2, turn. (59 sts)
Rows 11-14: Dc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (59 dc)
Row 15: Bpdc around first dc. *Fpdc around next dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 2, turn. (59 sts)
Row 16: Fpdc around fpdc. *Bpdc around next bpdc, fpdc around next fpdc. Repeat from * across. (59 sts)
Do not fasten off.
EDGING:
Ch 1, work 30 sc up right front. Ch 1, sc in same st as 30th sc,
sc in 5 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts,
sc in 6 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts,
sc in 10 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts,
sc in 6 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in last 4 sts.
Ch 1, sc in same st, 29 sc down the left front.
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
This is so cute! I wonder how to increase it to fit an adult. How many stitches would be needed in the beginning?
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8-)
another cutie from you.. thanks for the pattern.. I will making some for our soldier Mom's..
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OK I'm a fairly new chrocheter. what do Bpdc and Fpdc mean?
ReplyDeleteBpdc= back post double crochet
DeleteFpdc= front post double crochet
Back Post Double Crochet and Front Post Double Crochet.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great pattern, I have made it and it looks fantastic. I have tried researching how to enlarge it with out changing my needle size.. would you happen to know how to convert it bigger to 6-9 months for I cannot finger it out. Your answer would be a great help to me.
ReplyDeleteI haven't tried it, but if I was going to I would add 1 ch for each front, 2 ch for the back and 2 for each of the sleeves for a total of 8 additional chains. Then I would work a coiple extra rows before dividing for the sleeves and then a couple extra for the length to the body.
ReplyDeleteIf you try it let me know how it goes for you.
Thanks for your feed back. i will indeed let you know how it goes.
ReplyDeletethanks again
It Worked great.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much for your help!
That's terrific, thanks for letting me know.
ReplyDeleteThis pattern is brilliant, I've just started making it and I'm enjoying, its just so clever and simple. thank you!
ReplyDeleteI made this in a bit larger size for my granddaughter-- it looks terrific! (It fits her perfectly too!). This is a real "go-to" pattern. You can easily make it into a long sleeved sweater as well! Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI'd like to enter the sweater I made for my granddaughter in a craft show in late 2016 - (hoping to win first prize). I notice that I need to ask for permission: may I do so?
ReplyDeleteYes it is okay to enter for a prize.
ReplyDeleteDidn't win first prize at the Fair (🙁), Thanks for giving your permission. I've made this vest and converted it to a long sleeved sweater several times. The pattern is SO easy and relaxing. My next try at it will be to make a sweater for a 3yeat old. Will send photos of completed work. Where can I find your other patterns?
ReplyDeleteAll my patterns are listed on the right hand side of the blog.
ReplyDeleteI just made this vest to go with a skirt and a purse I’m about to make some boots from Robin in Michigan
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