The body of the sweater is made from top down, and is made in one piece, the sleeves are then added and made in the round, last of all the collar is added. The edges of both sides are made as you make the body and are designed with button hole and button placements in mind. There may be some lengthy explanations in some parts, but that ensures there is no need for guessing games.
If you look close enough you can see the butterflies hidden within the pattern, I think they are quite shy as they seem to vanish, then reappear where they choose to. The pattern is quite easy, with lots of repeats. US crochet terms used.
Yo hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook 2 loops on hook , yo hook, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop 4 loops on hook , yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook 3 loops on hook , yo hook and pull through all loops on hook. A 2 dc cluster made.
To Begin, Chain The beginning ch 2 of each row, is not counted as a stitch. Row 1, work 1 dc in 3 rd chain from the hook, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 7 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 16 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of the next 7 ch, work 3 dc in next ch, work 1 dc in each of next 9 ch, ch 2 and turn 60 dc. Row 2, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 18 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next dc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn 68 dc.
Row 3, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 20 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 9 dc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn 76 dc.
Row 4, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 13 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 22 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 13 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn 84 c.
Row 5, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 24 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn.
Row 6, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 17 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 26 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 17 dc, work 3 dc in next dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc, work 1 fpdc around the next bpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn.
Row 9, work 1 dc in same st as ch 2, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in each of the next dc, work 1 bpdc around the next fpdc, work 1 dc in the last dc, ch 2 and turn.
Quote from Paula who was having trouble with row 2. I explained that I don't know how to read patterns? Well under the armholes I misinterpreted where you say to put 3 dc's in the 4 ch's space, and put 3dc in each of the dc's!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pattern Stitch: If you look close enough you can see the butterflies hidden within the pattern, I think they are quite shy as they seem to vanish. Designed to match the Shy Butterfly Baby Hat. Introduction: The body of the sweater is made from top down, and is made in one piece, the.
You can imagine how much larger it was than it was supposed to be, yet the pattern worked out lol. Measures approx 7 inches from collar to bottom of garment.
Rows 3, to row 7, from pattern. Row 7 , repeat row 3. Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join sl st into the top of the 1 st of this round 20 dc. Row 3, ch 10, work 1 dc in 3 rd ch from hook, work 1 dc in next 7 ch, skip the dc that has the 10 ch coming out of it and work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, now working on the opposite side of the ch 10, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 ch spaces, ch 2 and turn 33 dc.
Row 4, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 14 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, ch 2, do not turn, please have the end of the toe section facing up, work 1 dc into each end of the 2 center rows of the toe, skip the ch 2, sl st into the next dc, 33 dc. Next row you will work every dc into the front loops only. Row 5, ch 2, , work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 32 dc, sl st into the 1 st dc of this round 33 dc.
To join sole seam, fold bootie in half and sl st together by using only 1 loop of the top st and 1 loop of the bottom st, break off yarn leaving a long tail, now you can turn your bootie inside out and sl st those loose ends in, or you can bring out the sewing needle and sew in the ends.
Adding pattern stitch to the top of the bootie. The top of the bootie began with 20 ch you will be working into these 20 ch spaces, from the inside of the bootie, starting with a sl st into the front center stitch of the bootie. This row, work all stitches into the back loops only and begin pattern. You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern. Please link back to this pattern if you use it. Author Cathy Wood at Charity , crochet bootie , Crochet for Baby , free crochet pattern , free crochet patterns , free hat , scrap crochet.
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