GAUGE: 9 sts = 2 inches;
6 rows = 1 inch
Directions are given for small size. Changes for medium and large sizes given in parentheses.
BACK: Cast on 76 (80, 84) sts. 1st and 2nd ROWS: K 2, P 2 across each row. 3rd and 4th ROWS: P 2, K 2 across each row. Repeat last 4 rows for 12 (12½, 13) inches or length desired to underarm. SHAPE RAGLAN: Dec 1 st at beg of each row until 24 sts remain (all sizes), slip 24 sts to st holder.
FRONT: Work same as back.
SLEEVES: Cast on 32 (36, 40) sts. Work in pattern for 3 inches inc 1 st each side every inch 13 times working inc sts into established pattern, 58 (62, 66) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 17 inches or length desired to underarm. SHAPE RAGLAN: Work same as back until 8 sts remain. Work 1 row even (all sizes). Sl 8 sts to st holder.
FINISHING: Steam each section lightly. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in position. Dividing sts evenly, sl all sts from stitch holders to 3 double pointed needles and work in pattern for 2 inches; then K each row for 2 inches for neck facing. Bind off loosely. Turn neck facing to inside and sew in place.
BASIC CROCHET
SINGLE CROCHET: (s c) Insert hook in row or st, pick up yarn, pull through, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on hook.
