Free Crochet Pattern: Homespun® Streamlined Sweater Jacket

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Streamlined Sweater Jacket
Lion BrandŽ Homespun^®
Pattern Number: 878

SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X
Finished bust measurements: 42 (46, 50, 54, 57, 60) in. [106 (117, 127, 137, 145, 152) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

CORRECTIONS: (applied Mar 2, 2006)

SWEATER BACK: Ch 68 (74, 80, 86, 92, 98). 69 (75, 81, 87, 93, 99). LEFT FRONT: Ch 53 (56 57, 59, 56 63, 65, 56 69). SLEEVES: Ch 32 33.The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)

MATERIALS

790-326 Homespun Yarn: Ranch Heathered Solid Warm and intense medium earth tones.
Quantity needed: 8 Skeins
Estimated Price: $ 47.92
Alternative Quantity: (8,9,9,10,10)

Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size K-10.5
Quantity needed: 1
Estimated Price: $ 2.65

GAUGE:
13 sts and 12 rows = 4in [10 cm]. 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 less 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.
Exact gauges is not imporant to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN: Row 1: 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, repfrom * across. Ch 2, turn. Row 2: * 1 sc in ch-space, ch 1, rep from * across, end 1 sc in t-ch space.Ch 2, turn. Rep Row 2 for pat.

INSTRUCTIONS

SWEATER BACK: Ch 69 (75, 81, 87, 93, 99). Row 1: 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 sc in next ch, repfrom * across. Ch 2, turn. Row 2: * 1 sc in ch-1 space, ch 1, rep from * across, end 1 sc in t-chspace. Ch 2, turn. Row 2 for pat until piece measures 28 (30, 30, 31, 31, 32)in. [71 (76, 76, 79, 79, 81) cm.] from beg. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT: Ch 53 (57, 59, 63, 65, 69). Work pat Rows 1 and 2, thencontinue to rep Row 2 for pat, dec 1 st at center front on next row, then every4 rows 18 times more. Work until Left Front measures same as Back to shoulder.Fasten off. Note: Mark 10 sts from center front for neck shaping. RIGHT FRONT: Work to correspond to Left Front, reversing shaping. SLEEVES: Ch 33. Work pat Rows 1 and 2, then continue to rep Row 2 for pateven for 4 in. Continue in pat, inc 1 st at each end every other row 15 (16, 17,18, 19, 20) times, then every 4th row 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) times. Work even in patuntil Sleeve measures 20 (21, 21, 22, 22, 23) in. [51 (53, 53, 56, 56, 58) cm]from beg or desired length. Fasten off. FINISHING: Sew Fronts to Back at shoulders, leaving 10 sts at each centerFront free. Neck edging: With RS facing, join yarn with a sl st in first st of the 10sts left free on Left Front. Continue in pat on these 10 sts until piece reachescenter Back of neck. Fasten off. Work 10 sts left free on Right Front tocorrespond. Invisibly sew edges of neck edging to Left and Right Frontsrespectively, then join at center Back of neck. Mark for Sleeve placement 11 (11 1/4, 12, 12 1/4, 13, 13 1/4) in. [28 (29, 30, 32,33, 34) cm] down from shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves between markers. Sew side andSleeve seams. Turn Sleeve cuff back for desired Sleeve length. Shape flap: On each front on lower edge, fold center front 6 in. over toRS and pin in place to create an overlap. Join yarn with a sl st at side seamand work 1 rnd sc along entire outer edge of Jacket easing in fullness so thatthe overlap lays flat.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)
inc = increas(e)(s)(ing)
pat = pattern
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
RS = right side
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
t-ch = turning chain

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