| SIZE | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUST | 32½″ | 34″ | 36″ | 38″ |
| WAIST | 24″ | 25½″ | 27″ | 29″ |
| HIP | 34½″ | 36″ | 38″ | 40″ |
Consult chart to determine size to make not overlooking the fact that these are body measurements and not measurements of finished garment.
HOOKS, TERMS AND ABBREVIATIONS:
Crochet Hooks are made in steel, plastic and aluminum. Steel crochet hooks range in size from 00 the largest to size 14 the smallest. Aluminum crochet hooks range in size from C through K and plastic crochet hooks come in the following sizes: OD, 1-2E, 3-4F, 5G, 6H, 8I, 9J. The size of needle affects the gauge and therefore the measurements of the finished garment. It also affects the texture of the work. A needle that is too fine for the yarn makes the garment stiff and a needle that is too coarse makes the garment stretchy.
Tapestry Needles are large-eyed blunt pointed needles used for sewing garments tog or embroidery.
An asterisk (*) indicates that instructions immediately following are to be repeated the given number of times, in addition to the original. “Repeat from * 4 times” means 5 times in all.
Even means that a row or rnd is to be worked without increasing or decreasing.
Work means to continue in same stitch you have been working.
Directions in parentheses are repeated as often as specified. “(Ch 3, sc in next sp of petal) 3 times” means whatever is enclosed in parentheses is to be repeated for 3 times in all.