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A new take on the classic pea coat style! A fun, stylish and totally wearable sweater with a classic twist,
great for boys and girls. Easy to follow instructions, perfect for a beginner crocheter who is looking to
take the next step into slightly more challenging territory. Of course, it is a great pattern for more
advanced crocheters, as well.
Sizes
Instructions are written for size 2T, with changes for sizes 4, 6 and 8 in parentheses.
Finished chest measurement: Approximately 26 (28, 30, 32) inches.
Yarn
You may use the DK or worsted
weight yarn of your choice.
I used Brown Sheep Companys
Cotton Fleece 80% Prima
Cotton/20% Merino Wool
100g/215 yds
Color A: Malibu Blue 1 (2, 2, 3)skeins
Color B: Limelight 1 (1, 1, 2)skeins
Color C: Wild Orange 1 (1, 2, 2)skeinsColor D: Nymph 1 (1, 1, 1) skein
Hook & Gauge
Hook: Size G/6 4.25 mmGauge: 4 sts x 4 rows = 1 inch
Other Materials
Six 1-inch buttonsYarn needle
Sewing needle and thread (forattaching buttons)
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Stripe Pattern
Feel free to follow your own stripe pattern, or to not use stripes at all. To achieve the look pictured, use
the following stripe pattern:
* 8 rows A, 2 rows B, 4 rows C, 1 row A, 4 rows B, 6 rows A, 1 row C, 1 row B, 3 rows C, 1 row each A,
C, B, and C.* Continue to repeat from * to * until you reach the end of the pattern.
Pattern Stitch
*Skip one stitch, work 2 sc in the next st*, repeat from * to * across.
To Decrease at the beginning of a row (Beginning Decrease)
Skip one stitch, work 1 sc in the next stitch, then work the remainder of the row in the Pattern Stitch
To Decrease at the end of a row (End Decrease)
Work in the Pattern Stitch until the end of a row, skip one stitch, work 1 sc in the last stitch before
turning.
Abbreviations for stitches and terms
Sk skip St stitch
Sc single crochet Sl St slip stitch
Patt St pattern stitch Ch chainDec decrease Beg Dec beginningdecreaseEnd Dec end decrease RS right side
WS wrong side Yo yarn over
Back
Chain 52 (56, 60, 64)
ote: Chain 1 at the beginning of each row. Turn at
the end of each row. All odd-numbered rows are
considered the right side and all even-numbered
rows are considered the wrong side.
Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, [skip 1 st, 2 sc in
next st] pattern stitch made; work pattern stitch
across to end. Turn. 52 (56, 60, 64) sts.
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Rows 2-21 (22, 23, 24): Work even in pattern stitch.
Row 22 (23, 24, 25): Decrease 1 st each end. 50 (54, 58, 62) sts.
Rows 23-33 (24-35, 25-37, 26-39): Work even in pattern stitch.
Row 34 (36, 38, 40): Decrease 1 st each end. 48 (52, 56, 60) sts.
Rows 35-45 (37-48, 39-51, 41-54): Work even in pattern stitch.
Row 46 (49, 52, 55): Decrease 1 st each end. 46 (50, 54, 58) sts.
Work 3 (4, 5, 6) rows even in pattern stitch.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Row 50 (54, 58, 62): Sl st in the first 4 (4, 5, 5) sts, work pattern st across to last 4 (4, 5, 5) sts.
38 (42, 44, 48) sts
Work 16 (18 20, 22) rows even in pattern stitch.
SHAPE FIRST SHOULDER
Row 67 (73, 79, 85): Work pattern stitch across the first 12 sts.
Row 68 (74, 80, 86): Sl st in the first 2 sts, work in pattern st across. 10 sts.
Work 1 (1, 2, 2) rows even in pattern stitch. Fasten off.
SHAPE SECOD SHOULDER
Row 67 (73, 79, 85): Skip the next 14 (18, 24, 24) unworked sts of previous row, join in the next st, work
pattern stitch across to end. 12 sts.
Row 68 (74, 80, 86): Work pattern stitch across first 10 sts.
Work 1 (1, 2, 2) rows even in pattern stitch. Fasten off.
Front Right Side
Chain 36 (40, 44, 48)
Work 21 (22, 23, 24) rows even in pattern stitch. 36 (40, 44, 48) sts.
Dec Row: Sizes 2 and 6 only Sc in the first st, work pattern stitch across to end. 35 (43) sts.
Sizes 4 and 8 only Work pattern stitch across, work one sc in last st. 39 (47) sts.
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Rows 22-33 (24-35, 25-37, 26-39): Sc in first st, work pattern stitch across to end. 35 (39, 43, 47) sts.
Row 34 (36, 38, 40): Sl st in the first st, work pattern stitch across to end. 34 (38, 42, 46) sts.
Rows 35-41 (37-45, 39-49, 41-53): Work even in pattern stitch.
Row 42 (46, 50, 54): Work pattern stitch across the first 18 (18, 18, 20) sts, [ch 2, skip 2 sts] buttonholemade, work pattern stitch across the next 8 (12, 16, 18) sts, make buttonhole, work pattern stitch across to
end. 34 (38, 42, 46) sts.
Work 3 (2, 1, 0) rows even in pattern
stitch.
Row 46 (49, 52, 55): Repeat the Dec
Row
Rows 47-49 (50-53, 53-57, 56-61): Sc in
the first st, work pattern st
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Row 50 (54, 58, 62): Sl st in the first 5
sts, work pattern stitch across to end. 28
(32, 36, 40) sts.
Work 0 (1, 2, 3) rows even in pattern
stitch.
Row 51 (55, 61, 66): Work pattern stitch
across the first 4 (12, 4, 12) sts, makebuttonhole, work pattern stitch across the
next 8 (12, 16, 18) sts, make buttonhole,
work pattern stitch across to end. 34 (38,
42, 46) sts.
Rows 52-59 (56-65, 62-71, 67-77): Work
even in pattern stitch.
Row 60 (66, 72, 78): Work pattern stitch
across the first 12 (12, 12, 14) sts, make
buttonhole, work pattern stitch across the next 8 (12, 16, 16) sts, make buttonhole, work pattern stitch toend.
Work 3 rows even in pattern stitch. 34 (38, 42, 46) sts.
Row 64 (70, 76, 82): Work pattern stitch across the first 12 sts. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 65 (71, 77, 83): Sl st in the first 2 sts, work pattern stitch across to end. 10 sts.
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Work 4 (4, 5, 5) rows even in pattern stitch. Fasten off.
Front Left Side
Chain 36 (40, 44, 48)
Work 21 (22, 23, 24) rows even in pattern stitch. 36 (40, 44, 48) sts.
Dec Row: Sizes 2 and 6 only Work pattern stitch across, work one sc in last st. 35 (43) sts.
Sizes 4 and 8 only Sc in the first st, work pattern stitch across to end. 39 (47) sts.
Rows 22-33 (24-35, 25-37, 26-39): Sc in first st, work pattern stitch across to end. 35 (39, 43, 47) sts.
Row 34 (36, 38, 40): Work pattern stitch across, sl st in the last st. 34 (38, 42, 46) sts.
Rows 35-45 (37-48, 39-51, 41-54): Work even in pattern stitch.
Row 46 (49, 52, 55): Repeat the Dec Row. 33 (37 41, 45) sts.
Rows 47-49 (50-53, 53-57, 56-61): Sc in the first st, work pattern stitch across to end.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Row 50 (54, 58, 62): Work pattern stitch across the first 28 (32, 36, 40) sts. Leave remaining sts
unworked.
Rows 51-63 (55-69, 59-75, 63-81): Work even in pattern stitch. Fasten off. 28 (32, 36, 40) sts.
Row 64 (70, 76, 82): Skip the first 16 (20, 24, 28) sts, join in the next st, work pattern stitch across to
end. 12 sts.
Row 65 (71, 77, 83): Work pattern stitch across the first 10 sts, leaving remaining sts unworked.
Work 4 (4, 5, 5) rows even in pattern stitch. Fasten off.
Sleeves
Chain 40 (44, 52, 56)
Work pattern stitch until sleeve measures 9 (11, 12, 13) inches. Fasten off.
With wrong sides facing (inside-out), sew the side and shoulder seams. Sew the sleeve seams. Line up
the sleeve seams with the side seams and pin sleeves into place. Sew the sleeves into place, removing the
pins as you go around to make sure that the sleeves are evenly attached. Weave in ends.
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Collar
With right side facing, starting
from the corner of the front right
piece, join yarn with a sc and
work sc evenly around the entireneckline, making sure to end
with an even number of stitches.
Work evenly in pattern stitch
until the collar is of the desired
length. Fasten off.
Finishing
Join yarn in the bottom corner of
front right side (near the hem),
work evenly in sc around the
entire edge, join in the first sc
made.
Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join
in the first sc made.
Work 2 more rows even in sc,
join. Fasten off.
Weave in ends. Using the
placement of the buttonholes as
a guide, mark the corresponding
stitches on the front left side. Attach buttons securely to marked stitches.
Contact
Please send any questions to anjibeane@comcast.net