Directions are for Size 10. Changes for Sizes 12, 14 and 16 are in parentheses.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia-Minerva Nantuk Sweater & Afghan Yarn (2 oz pull skein):
Vest: 4 (5-5-6) skeins
Skirt: 7 (7-8-8) skeins
Needle: One "Boye" crochet hook Size H
Gauge: 2 pats to 1 inch; 2 rows to 1 inch
Pattern Stitch: Ch indicated number of sts.
Row 1: Starting in 2nd ch from hook, work 1 sc in each ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Draw up a loop in first st, yo and through 2 loops for first pat, * ch 1, draw up a loop in same sc, skip 1 sc, draw up a loop in next sc, yo and through all 3 loops, repeat from * across drawing up last loop in turning-ch, ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Draw up a loop in first ch-1 space, draw up a loop in next ch-1 space, yo and through all 3 loops, * ch 1, draw up a loop in same space as last loop, draw up a loop in next ch-1 space, yo and through all 3 loops for star st, repeat from * across drawing up last loop in turning-ch, ch 2, turn. Repeat Row 3 for pat.
VEST
Body: Ch 131 (139-147-155). Work 130 (138-146-154) sc on first row. Work in pat on the 65 (69-73-77) star sts to 18 inches or desired length to underarm. Width across is 32½ (34½-36½-38½) inches. Divide:
Front: Work 15 (16-17-18) star sts for front, ch 3, turn.
Dec Row: Draw up a loop in each of first 2 spaces, yo and through all 3 loops to dec 1 star st, work in pat to last 3 spaces, draw up a loop in same space as last loop, draw up a loop in next space, yo and through 3 loops, ch 1, draw up a loop in same space, draw up a loop in next space and 1 in turning-ch, yo and through all 4 loops to complete dec. Work 1 row then repeat Dec Row once more. Keeping armhole edge even, continue to dec at neck every other row until 6 (7-7-8) star sts rem. Work on the 6 (7-7-8) pats to 7½ (7½-8-8) inches straight above underarm, fasten off.
Back: Skip 2 star sts on last long row, join yarn before next star, work 31 (33-35-37) star sts. Repeat Dec Row every other row twice. Work on the 27 (29-31-33) star sts to match front armhole, fasten off.
Skip 2 star sts on last long row and work other front to correspond.
Sew shoulder seams, matching star sts. On right side starting at lower edge of right front, crochet 1 row of sc around fronts and neck, ch 2, turn. Work in star st pat for 2 rows. Fasten off. If desired face fronts with grosgrain ribbon. Close with hook and eye. On right side crochet 1 row of sc around armholes, join with sl st, ch 2 and work 1 row of star sts. Join and fasten off.
BELT
Ch 11. With 10 sc on Row 1, work in pat on 5 star sts to desired length. Work 1 row of sc, fasten off. Face with grosgrain ribbon. Close with snaps.
SKIRT
Ch 83 (87-91-95).
Back: With 82 (86-90-94) sc across Row 1, work in pat on the 41 (43-45-47) star sts for 8 inches.
Repeat Dec Row of vest once. Work on the 39 (41-43-45) star sts to 19 inches from start or 8 inches less than desired finished length. Repeat Dec Row once more. Width across back at hipline is 18 (19-20-21) inches. Continue in pat, dec'ing 1 star st each side every 2½ inches twice then every inch twice more. Work on the 29 (31-33-35) star sts to 27 inches or desired length allowing 1 inch for stretch.
Left Front: Ch 43 (45-47-49). Work 42 (44-46-48) sc on Row 1 of pat. Work on the 21 (22-23-24) star sts for 8 inches. Mark beg of Row 2 for side edge. Dec 1 star st at side edge on next row. Work on the 20 (21-22-23) pats to 19 inches to match back to 2nd dec row. Dec 1 star st at side edge on next row. Continue in pat dec'ing 1 star st at side edge every 2½ inches twice then every inch twice more. Work on the 15 (16-17-18) star sts to match back. Fasten off.
Right Front: Marking end of Row 2 for side edge, work to correspond to left front. Sew side seams. On left edge, starting at top crochet 1 row of sc down front, ch 1, turn. Work 2 star st rows. Fasten off. Place markers for 9 buttons on left front with first marker about 3½ inches above lower edge and 9th about 1¼ inches below top. On right front starting at lower edge crochet 1 row of sc with ch-2 buttonholes opposite markers.
Work 1 row of star sts with 1 star in each buttonhole. Work 1 more row. Fasten off. Sew belting inside waistline cut to fit, easing in extra fullness of skirt. Close with hooks and eyes. Sew on buttons.
Be Sure Your Stitch Gauge Is Correct.
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