EDGE: Attach Black at left shoulder seam at neck edge, * ch 1, sl st in next st, repeat from * all around neck edge. Attach yarn at underarm and work around armholes in same manner working 2 sl sts with ch 1 between on sides of each row, 1 sl st with ch 1 in top of st, join, cut yarn.
SLACKS
1st LEG: With Black ch 76 (80, 84), dc in 4th st from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 sts of ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, repeat from * across ch. Then work even in pattern same as poncho for 23 inches (all sizes) or desired length, ending with 3rd row of pattern, ch 3 to turn at end of last row.
SHAPE CROTCH: 1st ROW: (Inc row): Dc in same space, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row ending with ch 2, 2 dc in 3rd st of end ch, ch 5, turn. 2nd ROW: Work even in pattern, ch 3, turn. 3rd ROW: Repeat 1st inc row ending ch 3, turn. 4th ROW: (Dec row): 1 dc in next mesh, * ch 2, 2 dc in next mesh, repeat from * across row ending with 1 dc in last mesh, 1 dc in 3rd st of ch, ch 3, turn. Repeat last row 3 times, ch 5 to turn at end of last repeat. Work even in pattern for 7 (7½, 8) inches, cut yarn. Work a 2nd leg in same manner.
FINISHING: Matching rows, fold leg lengthwise and sew seam to last inc point of crotch. Then sew front and back of 1st leg to front and back of 2nd leg. Work a row of sl sts across top of slacks. Lace elastic through meshes at top.
CROCHETED VEST
SIZES: Small to Medium; Medium to Large
Materials Required: AMERICAN THREAD “AUNT LYDIA’S” HEAVY RUG YARN 6 (7)—70 Yd. Skeins Natural Aluminum Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW GAUGE: 2 shells = 3 inches
Directions are given for Small to Medium size. Changes for Medium to Large size are given in parentheses.