Size: 38

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitches used and abbreviations: The instructions between ( ) are the abbreviations used in the pattern.
Chain (ch), Hook (hook), Stitch (st), Row (row), Fasten off (fo), Slip stitch (sl st): Insert the hook, yo, pull up a loop and pass it directly through the loop on the hook. Single crochet (sc): Insert the hook, yo, pull up a loop and, with another yo, draw through all loops on the hook. Double crochet (dc): Yo, insert the hook, yo, pull up a loop; yo, draw through 2 loops, and with another yo, draw through all remaining loops. Pattern stitch 1 and 2: follow the chart. Straps: follow the chart.

Gauge – A 3.94" (10 cm) square in double crochet using a US D-3 hook (3.0 mm) = 15 sts x 10 rows.

Instructions: Front and Back – Worked together. Using a US D-3 hook (3.0 mm) and Lolita yarn in color Cenoura, make a magic ring and work in pattern stitch no. 1 following the chart, repeating from * to * (2 x). Then continue following the chart. Work all rows, making the central inc. Once the chart is complete, work 1 row of sc on both sides and 1 row of sc along the straight neckline edge, then fasten off.

Finishing – Using a US D-3 hook (3.0 mm), join Lolita yarn in color Cenoura to one of the stitches marked in red on the pattern and work the tie strap stitch following the chart. Make all straps 18.11" (46 cm) long and fasten off.

Designer by: Samara Varela