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GAUGE:

15 sts + 6 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in V-st Pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

V stitch (V-st) (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated st or ch. 3-dc fan 3 dc in indicated st or ch. PATTERN STITCH V-st Pattern Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, dc in next dc, (V-st in ch-1 sp of next V-st, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc fan) across; end with dc in last 2 dc. Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, turn, dc in next dc, (3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc fan, V-st in ch-1 sp of next V-st) across; end with dc in last 2 dc. Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for V-st pattern

NOTES:

When checking the number of V-st per row, count only the V-sts, not the dc on each end or the 3-dc fans in the row. The pattern is worked with V-st over V-st, 3-dc fan over 3-dc fan so the stitch patterns line up vertically. Check periodically to make sure you are consistent with this pattern.

BACK
Ch 66 (72, 78, 84, 90, 96).
Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc), sk 1 ch, 3 dc in next ch (3-dc fan made), sk 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch (V-st made), [sk 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, sk 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch] across to last 3 ch; sk 1 ch, dc in last 2 ch – 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) V-st.
Work Rows 1 and 2 of V-st Pattern until there are a total of 28 (28, 28, 30, 30, 30) rows, end with a WS row. Fasten off.

Shape Armhole
Row 1 (RS): Sk first 7 sts; join yarn with sl st in next dc (last dc of first V-st), ch 3 (counts as first dc), (3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc fan, V-st in ch-1 sp of next V-st) across; end by working last V-st in 2nd to last V-st, dc in last dc of 2nd to last V-st, leave rem sts unworked – 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) V-st.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, dc in ch-1 sp of first V-st, (3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc fan, V-st in ch-1 sp of next V-st) across; end with dc in center dc of last 3-dc fan, dc in last dc – 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) V-st.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first dc, ch 3 (counts as dc), (V-st in ch-1 sp of next V-st, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc fan) across to last 2 dc; end with dc in next dc, leave last dc unworked.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in center dc of first 3-dc fan, (V-st in ch-1 sp of next V-st, 3 dc in center dc of next 3-dc fan) across; end with dc in ch-1 sp of last V-st, dc in last dc – 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) V-st.
Rows 5-9 (11, 11, 12, 12, 12): Work even in V-st Pattern, beginning with Row 2 of pattern.

Shape Shoulders
Work as established over first 9 (12, 13, 15, 18, 19) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Work even in pattern for 1 more row. Fasten off. Sk center 22 (22, 26, 28, 28, 32) sts for neck, join yarn in next st, work as established over rem 9 (12, 13, 15, 18, 19) sts for 2 rows. Fasten off.

FRONT
Work same as Back.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder and side seams. Join yarn at side seam and work 2 rounds sc evenly spaced around armhole edge, joining with sl st at end of rounds. Fasten off. In same manner, join yarn at shoulder and work 2 rounds sc around neck edge. Join yarn at either side seam at lower edge and work 2 rounds sc around lower edge.

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