You can purchase ready-to-print and ads free pdf with the complete pattern on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
COPYRIGHT: An original LillaBjörnCrochet Design (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). Copyright 2014-2023. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, redistributed or edited in any way. Translations and video tutorials are not allowed. You can sell your finished products, but you cannot use my pictures to promote them. Please, always note me as a designer of this pattern. Thank you!
Materials
Scheepjes Whirl (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 215g/1000m)
Scheepjes Whirlette (60% Cotton, 40% Acrylic; 100g/455m)
Yarn A: Whirl 755 Blueberry Bambam x 1 yarn cake, Whirlette 860 Ice x 1 yarn cake
Yarn B: Whirlette 868 Bilberry x 1 yarn cake
2.5mm and 3mm crochet hooks
You can find both yarns in your nearest Scheepjes local store, or order via online retailers: Wool Warehouse* (UK, international shipping), Caro’s Atelier* (NL, Europe), Taemombo* (US, Canada).
Gauge: After 10 rows triangle’s height is approx. 10cm.
Measurements: Approx. 105 x 220cm (41¼ x 86½in) after blocking
Pattern Notes
Shawl is worked bottom up in rows. First, the Shawl Body is worked, then a two-colored Mosaic Panel is added at the bottom. Patt uses 2-row mosaic technique. Cc every 2 rows; to cc, work last st of row in old color to final 2 lps on hook, yoh with new color and draw new color through lps on hook. Do not fasten off old color but carry it up, creating floats along one edge; make sure floats do not pull.
Abbreviations (US terms)
approx. approximately
beg begin(ning)
cc change color
ch-1 sp(s) chain 1 space(s): number denotes number of chains in chain space
ch(s) chain(s) or chain stitch(es)
cnr(s) corner(s)
cont continue
dc double crochet
patt(s) pattern(s)
prev previous
rep(s) repeat(s)
RS right side
sc single crochet
sk skip(ped)
sp(s) space(s)
ss slip stitch(es)
st(s) stitch(es)
WS wrong side
yo yarn over hook
Pattern repeats
(….) once/ twice/ three times work instruction between brackets total number of times stated.
*………; rep from * once more/ twice more/ 3 more times/ to end work instructions after * and then repeat that section as specified.
[ ] number of sts on a given round/row
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COPYRIGHT: An original LillaBjörnCrochet Design (Tatsiana Kupryianchyk). Copyright 2014-2023. All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only. It cannot be sold, redistributed or edited in any way. Translations and video tutorials are not allowed. You can sell your finished products, but you cannot use my pictures to promote them. Please, always note me as a designer of this pattern. Thank you!
You can purchase ready-to-print and ads free pdf with the complete pattern on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
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INSTRUCTIONS
Shawl Body
With 3mm hook and dark tail end of Whirl (Yarn A) make adjustable ring.
Row 1 (RS) Ch3 (does not count as st throughout), (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in ring, turn. [3 dc per side]
Row 2 (WS) Ch3, 3dc in first st, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 1dc, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st, turn. [6 dc, ch-1 sp per side]
Row 3 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 1dc, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, sk 1 st, 2dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 2dc, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc, 3dc in last st. [9 dc, 2 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 4 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 2dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 3dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, ch1, sk 1 st, 2dc, 3dc in last st. [12 dc, 3 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 5 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 3dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch1, sk 1 st, 4dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 4dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc, 3dc in last st. [15 dc, 4 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 6 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 4dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 4 times, ch1, sk 1 st, 5dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 5dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 4 times, ch1, sk 1 st, 4dc, 3dc in last st. [18 dc, 5 ch-1 sps per side]
Pattern repeat
Row 7 (RS) Ch3, 2dc in first st, ch1, 1dc in next st, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st or sp) rep to last st before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in next st or sp) rep to last st, ch1, 2dc in last st. [15 dc, 12 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 8 (WS) Ch3, 3dc in first st, working next dc in each st and sp, 6dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 11dc) rep to cnr omitting last 4 dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, working next dc in each st and sp, 7dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 11dc) rep to end omitting last 5 dc, 3dc in last st. [29 dc, 2 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 9 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 7dc, *ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, sk 1 st, 9dc**; rep from * to ** to cnr omitting last dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 8dc, rep from * to ** to end omitting last 2 dc, 3dc in last st. [31 dc, 4 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 10 Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in first st, ch1, sk 1 st, 7dc, *(ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, ch1, sk 1 st, 7dc**; rep from * to ** to last 2 sts before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc, ch1, (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, ch1, 1dc in next st, ch1, sk 1 st, 7dc, rep from * to ** to last 2 sts, ch1, sk 1 st, (1dc, ch1, 1dc) in last st. [29 dc, 10 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 11 Ch3, 2dc in first st, ch1, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, sk 1 st, 5dc, *(ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 3 times, ch1, sk 1 st, 5dc**; rep from * to ** to last 3 sts and 2 ch-1 sps before cnr, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, ch1, sk 1 st, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, ch1, sk 1 st, 5dc, rep from * to ** to last 3 sts and 2 ch-1 sps, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, ch1, 2dc in last st. [29 dc, 14 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 12 Ch3, 3dc in first st, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, *ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 3 times**; rep from * to ** to last 2 sts before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc, ch1, (1dc, ch2, 1dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, ch1, 1dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, rep from * to ** to last 2 sts, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. [28 dc, 19 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 13 Rep Row 7. [27 dc, 24 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 14 Ch3, 3dc in first st, *ch1, sk 1 st, 11dc working in each sp and st**; rep from * to ** to last 2 sts before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 1dc, rep from * to ** to last 2 sts, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. [50 dc, 5 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 15 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 1dc, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp, *ch1, sk 1 st, 9dc, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp**; rep from * to ** to last 3 sts before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, 2dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 2dc, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp, rep from * to ** to last 3 sts, ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc, 3dc in last st. [49 dc, 10 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 16 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 2dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, *ch1, sk 1 st, 7dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice**; rep from * to ** to last 4 sts before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 3dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) twice, rep from * to ** to last 4 sts, ch1, sk 1 st, 2dc, 3dc in last st. [48 dc, 15 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 17 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 3dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 3 times, *ch1, sk 1 st, 5dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 3 times**; rep from * to ** to last 5 sts before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, 4dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 4dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 3 times, rep from * to ** to last 5 sts, ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc, 3dc in last st. [47 dc, 20 ch-1 sps per side]
Row 18 Ch3, 3dc in first st, 4dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 4 times, *ch1, sk 1 st, 3dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 4 times**; rep from * to ** to last 6 sts before cnr, ch1, sk 1 st, 5dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 5dc, (ch1, sk 1 st, 1dc in ch-1 sp) 4 times, rep from * to ** to last 6 sts, ch1, sk 1 st, 4dc, 3dc in last st. [46 dc, 25 ch-1 sps per side]
Note: Pattern repeat ends here.
Rep Rows 7-18 four more times.
Next row (RS) Ch1, 2sc in first st, 1sc in each st and sp to cnr, (1sc, ch2, 1sc) in cnr ch-2 sp, 1sc in each st and sp to last st, 2sc in last st. [265 sc per side]
New row (WS) Ch1, 2sc in first st, 1sc, 2sc in next st, 1sc in each st to cnr, ch2, sk cnr ch-2 sp, 1sc in each st to last 3 sts, 2sc in next st, 1sc, 2sc in last st (cc to Yarn B in last yo, do not fasten off Yarn A). [267 sc per side]
How to read Shawl Body Chart
Next week we will continue with the bottom mosaic panel. See you next Wednesday!
You can purchase ready-to-print and ads free pdf with the complete pattern on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
The shawl season has started! At least in our part of the world. The days are getting warmer but still not warm enough to hide winter clothes. And honestly – you can wear a nice shawl anytime of the year! Today, I am happy to announce that a new make-a-long will start next week here on my blog. We will be making an Everblue Shawl!
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| Photo credit: evakobz; Sample maker: Loele van den Bergh | |
Some of you have probably recognized this design. It was released exclusively as a part of a Limited Edition mystery kit by Scheepjes back in 2021. You even might be a lucky owner of the kit with a limited color of Scheepjes Whirl. Those kits were a huge success! But if you were not lucky enough to put your hands on one of those, you can now make the shawl with a stand-alone pattern, and any colors of your choice.
The idea of the mystery Scheepjes kit was to create a project to occupy busy crafter’s hands at a Crimbo Limbo time between Christmas day and New Year’s Day. I happily accepted this commission, as it ideally fell in line with my own aesthetics and design taste.
The main color (which is not available any more, but you have lots of other gradient shades of Whirl yarn to choose from) was a rich and soft green ombre, which we combined with a dark chocolate color to create an image of an evergreen tree with the pine cones. I was aiming to bring the similar cone pattern to the shawl’s body as well, and created an infinity lace fabric with mesh triangles.
And the good news is that this pattern design is easily adjustable into a square if you wish to create a blanket instead of a shawl.
After a very popular Scheepjes make-a-long with this shawl, I decided to bring the memories back and release it as a stand-along pattern. It will be a free one released as a make-a-long starting next Wednesday, March 29th, 2023. And then every Wednesday, a new portion of the instructions will be added here to my blog.
However, if you are not patient to wait and prefer to keep your pattern library as easy-to-print ads-free pdfs, you can purchase a complete pattern for the Everblue Shawl on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE. The files come with both UK and US crochet terms and include materials list, full written instructions and two charts – for the shawl’s body and mosaic panel.
The official support for this make-a-long will be handled in my Facebook group HERE. You can share your progress pictures there and ask questions. If you are not a member yet, make sure to join the fun and do not forget to answer a simple question upon a sign-up. Without this answer, your request will be denied.
If you want to get ready ahead of time, you will need fingering yarn and 2.5mm and 3mm crochet hooks. Scheepjes Whirl yarn is the best option for this pattern. Choose one Whirl cake and then two Whirlettes cakes. The best result will be if you choose a Whirlette which ideally matches one of the Whirl’s tails (either inside or outside), and then another contrast Whirlette for the mosaic patterning.
If you are curious about this exact sample (kindly made for me by wonderful Loele van der Bergh), the colors are: Whirl 755 Blueberry Bambam (one cake), Whirlette 860 Ice (one cake) and Whirlette 868 Bilberry (one cake).
You can find both yarns in your nearest Scheepjes local store, or order via online retailers: Wool Warehouse* (UK, international shipping), Caro’s Atelier* (NL, Europe), Taemombo* (US, Canada).
See you next Wednesday!
It’s been over two years since the Alma Sweater release, one of the most popular sweaters I have designed. At that time, I was taking small steps in the developing of the brioche crochet technique. I was investigating ways of simplifying instructions, finding the balance between the texture and the drape.
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| photo credit @evakobz |
I continued designing in this wonderful technique, and I even created an online masterclass about brioche crochet, available via my blog. And as a result, I totally fell in love with this technique.
Today, I would like to introduce my new pattern, which I named Weave it! Sweater.
Those who made Alma sweaters in the past can see some reflections in this new design. However, this time I stepped away from the floral curvy lines and decided to make it more graphical and geometrical.
The pattern is available on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE with 20% discount through Monday, February 27th, 2023. You do not need to enter any codes, because the price has been discounted already.
The deep textured yoke grows into the lower body made with an alpine crochet stitch for even more texture throughout the entire design. And slim knit-look ribbing on the sleeves and the bottom of the sweater adds a stylish detail.
If you ask me if I like how Weave it! Sweater turned out; I will say: I love it!
Like all my garments, it is worked from top down and comes in nine different sizes. In my opinion, the textured lower body matches the brioche yoke in the best way, but you can of course choose a different stitch pattern for the body and sleeves.
I chose Scheepjes Metropolis yarn, which is fingering weight and very soft. However, you can also opt for a short-sleeved version and choose soft cotton blend yarn for your sweater. Look at another sample made with Scheepjes Cotton 8 yarn.
Other alternative wool-free yarn options can be Scheepjes Whirlette (together with Scheepjes Spirit, for example), or Scheepjes Bamboo Soft.
You can find Scheepjes yarn in your local Scheepjes store, or buy it online via international retailers: Wool Warehouse* (UK, international shipping), Caro's Atelier* (NL and Europe), Taemombo (US and Canada).
Weave it! Sweater is designed to fit with 5–12cm/2–5in of positive ease at the bust. It is worked seamlessly from the top down. First the yoke is worked in rounds to sleeve separation, then the lower body is worked in rounds to the bottom, followed by the sleeves worked top down. The length of both the body and the sleeves is easily adjustable.
Look at these beautiful samples created by our testers team: Macarena Marskell, Laura Jackson, Lisa Marlow, Elizabeth Garcia Kalka, Esther Schippers, Jenna Bowers, Claire Shipton and Sandra Veneman.
The yoke is worked in rounds, with only one color used per round. You do not cut the yarn, and do not have many tails to weave in.
The pattern comes with lots of progress pictures to help you. And additionally, I have recorded a video tutorial explaining the basis of the brioche crochet in the rounds, and showing the first few rounds of the yoke.
Grab your copy of the pattern on Ravelry or Etsy. Hope you will enjoy!
The first design of the year 2023 is here! And it is a blanket. We are in the middle of the winter here, in the Czech Republic. The days are short, and even in the daylight it feels greyish outside. Luckily, we, crafters, have lots of other means to brighten our days. With yarn in different colors, for example! “If the snow does not want to come to us this year, I will paint it myself” – I told myself.
Paint the Snow Blanket crochet pattern is available on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
This winter has been weird in many ways. Much warmer than average, with so little snow even in the mountains. And even if we are lucky to see some snowfall, it melts out during the night or the same morning. And it’s frightening.
A few days ago, I shared my thoughts about climate change on my FB page, and I was surprised to hear people in different corners of the world are experiencing the same thing. The weather forecasts surprise with the news that temperatures go down in the warmer regions, while the countries, which are normally used to the cold, have mild winter this year.
On the one hand, today with the rising pieces of energy, it should be a relief not to heat the houses at the most. And we all know that this year higher temperatures and no freeze is a blessing to some countries. But when I am thinking about this issue on a global scale, knowing it might get even worse with each new year, it makes me sad.
It’s not really about lack of snow or no possibilities to go skiing. It’s about understanding that mother nature needs our help. Paint the Snow Blanket has become a remind to myself that I should not take everything for granted, and that everyone is able to make small steps to the better climate sustainability.
Small facts about the Paint the Snow Blanket
I chose bright shades of Scheepjes Whirl yarn for my sample (2 cakes in the same color – so, 4 cakes in total). Whirls are always the best choice when you want a project with many colors, but do not want to bother picking them yourself. One Whirl cake carries several gorgeous shades with soft transitions. And you can also opt for an ombre look.
You can find Whirls in your local Scheepjes shop, or purchase them via online retailers (affiliate links): Wool Warehouse (UK, international shipping), Caro's atelier (NL, Europe), Taemombo (US, Canada).
However, consisting of hexagon motifs, the blanket allows using us leftovers in different colors from your stash. Freeing your creativity at the same time.
My finished blanket measures approx. 125 x 150cm/ 49¼ x 59in after blocking, but of course you can easily adjust it in size adding or reducing the number of the motifs.
Paint the Snow Blanket uses tapestry crochet technique, and a cute snowflake pattern can bring your memories back to Rozeta CAL. Which also brings up the thought that Scheepjes Our Tribe could also be a great choice for this project for those who prefer warmer woolly blankets.
Paint the Snow Blanket crochet pattern is available on Ravelry HERE and Etsy HERE.
Hope you enjoy!
The swoncho (a mixed shape between the sweater and poncho) has been on my designing list for a couple of years now. And today I am excited to say that I have finally brought this idea to life. Let me introduce – a Polar Swoncho. A comfy and snaggy garment for everyday wear. The pattern is free on my blog below, but if you prefer an ads-free version in one printable pdf file, you can find it HERE on Ravelry and HERE on Etsy.
Materials:
Scheepjes Terrazzo (70% Recycled Mulesing Free Wool x 30% Recycled Viscose; 50g/175m)
You can find Terrazzo via your local Scheepjes shops, and via online retailers: Wool Warehouse* (UK, international shipping), Caro's Atelier* (NL and Europe), Taemombo (US and Canada).
Here is the list of the colors and yarn amounts for some colors. As you can see, only 1/2 skein was used for some colors, so you can play around and use less colors for your swoncho. Or go creative and use leftovers from your stash.
Yarn A: 741 Cenere (747 Tortora) x8 balls / 13 balls
Yarn B: 745 Pergamena (740 Piuma) x1 ball /1 ball
Yarn C: 735 Fontana (749 Caffe Nero) x1 ball (21g) / 1 ball (25g)
Yarn D: 736 Bolle (746 Sabbia) x1 ball / 2 balls (52g)
Yarn E: 720 Sangria (710 Pera) x1 ball (25g) / 1 ball (27g)
Yarn F: 712 Sassolino (756 Guscio d'Uovo) x1 ball / 2 balls (57g)
Yarn G: 730 Melanzana (748 Cioccolato) x1 ball (30g) / 1 ball (33g)
3mm, 3.5mm and 4mm crochet hook (or the size to obtain correct gauge)
Sizes: 1 (2)
Size 1 will fit XXS-L
Size 2 will fit XL-3X
Lower body circumference: 172 (205) cm/68¼ (93¼) in
Sleeve circumference at elbow: 28 (42.5) cm/11 (16 ¾) in
Gauge for beginning of the yoke: 24 sts x 22 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in, blocked (every sc and every ch1 and will count as 1 st)
Gauge for lower body: 22 sts x 22 rows to measure 10 x 10cm/ 4 x 4in, blocked (every sc and every ch1 and will count as 1 st)
Abbreviations (US terms)
beg begin(ning)
blo back loop(s) only
BOR beginning of the round
ch chain stitch
cont continue
corr corresponding
dc double crochet
dc3tog double crochet 3 together
prev previous
RS right side
sc single crochet
ss slip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)
sp(s) space(s)
yo yarn over the hook
pm place marker
prev previous
WS wrong side
Pattern repeats:
[…] repeat instruction inside […] as many times as indicated in the pattern.
*…; rep instruction after * as many times as indicated in the pattern.
Pattern notes:
The Polar Swoncho (sweater&poncho) is designed in two sizes. It is worked seamlessly top down. First, the ribbing with slip stitches in back loops only is worked vertically, then some short rows are done to raise the back neck. Then the deep and wide mosaic yoke is worked down to separation for body and sleeves. The sleeves are ribbed, and you can make them longer for a cuffed version. Then the lower body is worked in rounds to the desired length and is finished with ribbing.
INSTRUCTIONS
YOKE
Beg with Yarn A and 3mm hook.
Row 1: Ch7, 1ss in second ch from hook, 1ss in each ch across, turn – 6 ss.
Row 2: Ch1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 1ss blo in each st across, turn.
Rep Row 2 until you have 68 (84) ridges (or 136 (168) rows in total).
Join short sides of the ribbing with flat zip method on RS and cont working along the long edge of the ribbing.
Round 1: Change to 3.5mm hook. Ch1, [1sc in next ridge, ch1] rep around, ss to beg sc – 136 (168) sts counting every sc and every ch1-sp as a st; or 68 (84) sc & ch-sps.
Round 2: Ch1, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc.
SHORT ROWS
Short row 1: Ch1, 1sc in next sp (pm for BOR – centre back), [ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp] rep 16 (18) times, ch1, skip 1 st, 1ss in next sp, turn.
Short row 2: Ch1, skip ss, 1sc in next sp, [ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp] rep to BOR, ch1 (pm), skip BOR, 1sc in same sp as BOR, [ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp] rep 16 (18) times, ch1, skip 1 st, 1ss in next sp, turn.
Short row 3: Ch1, skip ss, 1sc in next sp, [ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp] rep to 4sc and 3 ch1-sps left before edge of prev short row (moving BOR m up to corr st/sp), ch1, skip 1 st, 1ss in next sp, turn.
Rep Short row 3 three more times.
Next row (RS): Ch1, skip ss, 1sc in next sp, [ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp] rep to last sc before marked BOR sp, ch1, skip 1 st, 1ss to marked sp, turn.
Resume working in rounds.
Next round (WS): Ch1, 1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around skipping the bumps/steps on the edges of the short rows and working sc in same sp as ss; at the same time work (1sc, ch1, 1sc) in any space at centre front, join with ss to beg sc, turn – 68 (84) sc & ch-sps.
IMPORTANT! Gauge check: at this point the gauge should be 24 sts per 10cm/4in (slightly stretched or blocked) – to Mosaic Panel 5.
INC SET 1 (RS): Ch1, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st, (1sc, ch1, 1sc) in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn – 102 (126) sc & ch-sps.
Next round (WS): Ch1, 1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
MOSAIC PANEL 1
Round 1 (RS): Ch1 changing to Yarn B (do not cut Yarn A), 1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
Rounds 2-4: Cont with Yarn B and rep Round 1 alternating RS and WS.
Round 5 (RS): Ch1 changing to Yarn C (do not cut Yarn B), [1sc in next sp, 1dc in skipped st from 3 round below, 1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
Round 6 (WS): Cont with Yarn C. Ch1, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
Round 7 (RS): Ch1 changing back to Yarn B by grabbing it up on WS (make sure the float of yarn does not pull) and cut Yarn C leaving approx. 25cm/10in tail for safe weaving, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp, 1dc in skipped st from 3 rounds below] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
Round 8 (WS): Cont with Yarn B. Ch1, [1sc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
Round 9 (RS): Change back to Yarn A (cut Yarn B), rep Round 1.
MOSAIC PANEL 2
Rep Rounds 1-9 from Mosaic Panel 1 using Yarn D and Yarn E for contrast color. Then rep round 9 once more.
MOSAIC PANEL 3
Rep Rounds 1-9 from Mosaic Panel 1 using Yarn F and Yarn G for contrast color.
INC SET 3: Ch1, *[1sc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] three times, (1sc, ch1, 1sc) in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st; rep from * around, ss to beg sc, turn – 170 (210) sc & ch-sps.
MOSAIC PANEL 4
Rep Rounds 1-9 from Mosaic Panel 1. Then rep round 9 once more.
MOSAIC PANEL 5
Change to 4mm hook or stay with 3.5mm and work a little looser. The gauge should change to approx. 22sts per 10cm/4in, slightly stretched, or blocked.
Rep Rounds 1-9 from Mosaic Panel 1 using Yarn D and Yarn E as contrast color.
INC SET 4: Ch1, *[1sc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] four times, (1sc, ch1, 1sc) in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st; rep from * around, ss to beg sc, turn – 204 (252) sc & ch-sps.
MOSAIC PANEL 6
Rep Rounds 1-9 from Mosaic Panel 1 using Yarn F and Yarn G for contrast color. Then rep round 9 once more. Then rep Round 1 from Mosaic panel 1 – seven more times, alternating RS and WS in the following order of colors: C, A, E, A, G, A, C.
INC SET 5: Ch1, *[1sc in next st, ch1, skip 1 st] five times, (1sc, ch1, 1sc) in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st; rep from * around, ss to beg sc, turn – 238 (294) sc & ch-sps.
Cont with Yarn A and rep Round 1 from Mosaic Panel 1 until yoke is approx. 50cm/20in measured on front down from neck opening (should be just below elbow). Work last round on WS.
SEPARATION for BODY and SLEEVES
Separation round (RS): Ch1, 1sc in next st, [ch1, skip 1 st, 1sc in next sp] rep 45 (53) times for half back, ch7 (13), skip 55 (81) sts for one sleeve, 1sc in next sp, [ch1, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next sp] rep 91 (106) times for front, ch7 (13), skip 55 (81) sts for another sleeve, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep 46 (53) times, ss to beg sc, turn – 380 (452) sts for lower body counting both ch-bridges.
LOWER BODY
Round 1 (WS): Ch1, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around treating every underarm ch as one st, ss to beg sc, turn – 190 (226) sc & ch-sps.
Round 2: Ch1, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
Rep round 2 until lower body is approx. 20 (25) cm/7¾ (9¾) in measured down from the underarm, or 2cm shorter than desired length. Then proceed to ribbing.
Ribbing for lower body
Work horizontally (side to side) around the bottom of the body with 3mm hook.
Row 1 (RS): Ch8, beg in second ch from hook, 7ss, 1ss in next sc lower body, turn – 8 sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch1, skip ss worked on lower body, 7ss blo, turn – 7 sts.
Row 3 (RS): Ch1, 7ss, 1ss in next sc lower body, turn – 8 sts.
Row 4 (WS): Ch1, skip ss worked on lower body, 7ss blo, turn – 7 sts.
Rows 5-8: Rep Rows 3-4 twice.
Row 9: Ch1, 7ss blo, 1ss in next sp on lower body, turn – 8 sts.
Row 10: Ch1, skip ss worked on lower body, 7ss blo, turn – 7 sts.
Rep rows 3-10 around. Join short sides of ribbing with flat zip method, fasten off.
SLEEVES (both alike)
With RS facing you, attach Yarn A with ss in a central space in the underarm.
Round 1: Ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), 1sc in same sp as join, ch1, skip 1 st, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn – 31 (47) sc & ch-sps.
Round 2: Ch1, [1sc in next sp, ch1, skip 1 st] rep around, ss to beg sc, turn.
Rep round 2 until sleeve is approx. 13cm/5in measured from underarm. Proceed to Ribbing.
Ribbing for sleeves
Work horizontally (side to side) around the bottom of the body with 3mm hook.
Row 1 (RS): Ch32 (or more if you prefer a cuffed sleeve), beg in second ch from hook, 31ss, 1ss in next sc of lower body, turn – 32 sts.
Row 2 (WS): Ch1, skip ss worked on lower body, 31ss blo, turn – 31 sts.
Row 3 (RS): Ch1, 31ss, 1ss in next sc of lower body, turn – 32 sts.
Row 4 (WS): Ch1, skip ss worked on lower body, 31ss blo, turn – 31 sts.
Rows 5-8: Rep Rows 3-4 twice.
Row 9: Ch1, 31ss blo, 1ss in next sp on lower body, turn – 32 sts.
Row 10: Ch1, skip ss worked on lower body, 31ss blo, turn – 31 sts.
Rep rows 3-10 around. Join short sides of ribbing with flat zip method, fasten off.
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