Size: 4

Abbreviations:

ch = Chain Stitch

dc = Double Crochet

dc2tog over different base sts = 2 Double Crochets worked together over different base stitches

dc3tog in the same st = 3 Double Crochets worked together in the same stitch

dc4tog in the same st = 4 Double Crochets worked together in the same stitch

diag = diagram

fpdc = Front Post Double Crochet

rep = repeat or repetition

rnd = round

sc = Single Crochet

sl st = Slip Stitch

st = stitch

sts = stitches

tr = Treble Crochet

Pattern Stitch (A) = Follow diag 1

Pattern Stitch (B) = follow diag 2

Pattern Stitch (C) = Follow diag 3

Pattern Stitch (D) = Follow diag 4

Pattern Stitch (E) = Follow diag 5

Pattern Stitch (F) = follow diag 6

Gauge:

A 3.94″ (10 cm) square in pattern st (A - diag 1) using a 2.5 mm hook = 29 sts x 11 rows.

A 3.94″ (10 cm) square in pattern st (C - diag 3) using a 2.5 mm hook = 24 sts x 11 rows.

Instructions:

Transfer the templates to the tracing paper to use as a reference when making the piece. Note the arrows in the measurement diagram indicating the direction of the work.

Back

Use 2.5 mm hook and Encanto Slim yarn in color #4131 (Dark Cheddar). Start the piece from the bottom and work front and back at once in the rnd. Ch 252, 1 sl st to close in a ring. Through the ch, work pattern st (A) following diag 1 and the rep sts from rnds 1 to 20. Fold the piece in half, leaving 21 rep sts on each side (back and front).

Upper back continuation

Work the upper back section back and forth. Work pattern st (B) following diag 2 from rows 21 to 35. Fasten off and set the piece aside.

Upper front continuation

Work as for the upper back.

Sleeve

Use 2.5 mm hook and Encanto Slim yarn in color #4131 (Dark Cheddar). Start the piece from the sleeve edge and work in the rnd. Ch 88, 1 sl st to close in a ring. Through the ch, work pattern st (C) following diag 3 and the rep sts from rnds 1 to 37. Continue with the upper section, working back and forth. Work pattern st (D) following diag 4 from rows 38 to 53, then fasten off. Make the other sleeve the same and set them aside.

Assembly and finishing

Use the tapestry needle and Encanto Slim yarn in color #4131 (Dark Cheddar). Sew the sleeves along the armholes (6.3″ / 16 cm).

Edging

Use 2.5 mm hook and Encanto Slim yarn in color #4131 (Dark Cheddar). Join the yarn to the foundation ch of the blouse and work front and back edging at once in the rnd. Work pattern st (E - 56 motifs) following diag 5 and the rep sts from rnds 1 to 7. Fasten off.

Cuff

Use 2.5 mm hook and Encanto Slim yarn in color #4131 (Dark Cheddar). Join the yarn to the foundation ch of the sleeve edge and work in the rnd. Work pattern st (E - 15 motifs) following diag 5 and the rep sts from rnds 1 to 7. Fasten off.

Collar: Use 2.5 mm hook and Encanto Slim yarn in color #4131 (Dark Cheddar). Join the yarn to the neckline and work in the rnd. Work pattern st (F) following diag 6 and the rep sts from rnds 1 to 9. Fasten off.

Lining suggestion

Tank top, separate garment.

Designed by: Samara Varela