FLINDERS COTTON CARDI

Instructions

Note: Top is worked in one piece to armholes. Change colours at last yo of st at end of row jus worked.

Shaping: Decrease at beg of row, by working a slst in first st, and decrease at end of row, by omitting last st.

Crochet terms are written with UK Terminology.

Special Abbreviations / Stitches

Fptr = Front post treble - worked by inserting hook around shank of stitch in row below, then completing tr as set.

Top

Pocket Lining - (make 2)

Using C1, make 21ch.

1st Row (RS) - 2ch (counts as first st), 1htr in each ch to end ... 21sts, turn.

2nd Row (WS) - 2ch (counts as first st), 1htr in each st to end, change to MC, turn.

3rd & 4th Row - Using MC, rep 2nd row, change to C1.

Work 2 rows C1, 2 rows MC, 2 rows C1, change to MC.

Last Row - Pattern Row

11th Row (RS) - Using MC, 2ch (counts as first st) (Fptr in next st, 1htr in next 3sts), rep until 2sts rem, Fptr in next st, 1htr in last st, fasten off leaving a long end to sew pocket to Top afterwards

Back & Fronts

Using MC, make 139(151-159-167-179) ch.

1st Row (RS) - 2ch (counts as first st), 1htr in each ch to end ... 139 (151-159-167-179) sts, turn.

2nd Row (WS) - 2ch (counts as first st), 1htr in each st to end, change to C1, turn.

Beg Patt -

3rd Row (RS) - 2ch (counts as first st), (Fptr in next st, 1htr in next 3sts), rep until 2sts rem, Fptr in next st, 1htr in last st, turn.

4th Row (WS) - 2ch (counts as first st), 1htr in each st to end, change to MC, turn.

Last 2 rows form stitch patt. work in patt with colour changes of (2 rows MC, 2 rows C1) twice.

13th Row - Change to MC, rep the 3rd Row.

Insert Pocket Linings -

Next Row (WS) - Work as 4th Row of patt, 2ch (counts as first st), 1htr in next 7 (8-9-10-11) sts, *holding first pocket lining at back and WS of work, miss first st of pocket lining, 1htr in next 19sts on lining, miss last st on lining, miss 19sts on Front, * 1htr in next 85 (95-101-107-113) sts on Front-Back-Front to next pocket placement, rep from * to *, inserting second pocket lining, 1htr in rem 8 (9-10-11-12) sts, change to C2, turn.

Work in pattern and change colours after 2 rows each using ** C2, MC, C3, MC, C4, MC.

Colour sequence for remainder established, rep from **until 30 (30-30-34-34) rows have been worked in total from beg.

Divide for Armholes -

Right Front -

1st Row (RS) - Keeping colour rotation and pattern correct, 2ch, pattern 34(36-38-40-42)sts, 1htr in same as last st. 36(38-40-42-44)sts.

Working only on these sts, work 1 more row.

Continue in stripes and colours, decrease 1st at the neck edge(beginning) of this and every alt row until there are 25(25-27-27-29)sts.

Continue without shaping until 58(58-58-66-66)rows have been worked in total from the beginning of the body. Fasten off.

Back -

Keeping Stripes correct, draw up a loop in the next st of the body, 2ch (counts as first st), 1htr in same st, Pattern 67 (75-79-83-87) sts, 2htr in the next st. 71 (79-83-87-91) sts. Turn.

Working only on these stitches, work in pattern with colour rotation changes, until 58 (58-58-66-66) rows have been worked from the beginning of the body. Fasten off.

Left Front -

1st Row (RS) - Keeping colour rotation and pattern correct, draw up a loop in the next st along the body, 2ch, 1 htr in the same st, pattern to the end. 36 (38-40-42-44) sts.

Working only on these sts, work 1 more row.

Continue in stripes and colours, decrease 1st at the neck edge (end) of this and every alt row until there are 25 (25-27-27-29) sts.

Continue without shaping until 58 (58-58-66-66) rows have been worked in total from the beginning of the body. Fasten off.

Sleeves - Make 2

Foundation Ch: Using MC, make 77 (77-77-89-89) ch.

Working as for body with pattern and stripes, work 20 (20-20-24-24) rows.

Sleeve Cap Shaping

1st Row - Keeping pattern and colours correct, slst into the first 5sts, 2ch(counts as first st) pattern to last 4 sts, turn. 69 (69-69-81-81) sts.

Repeat this row, 4 more times, ends with a RS (RS-RS-WS-WS) row and 37 (37-37-47-47) sts. Fasten off.

Finishing

With right sides facing, pin and sew front shoulders to back, using matching yarn and backstitch.

With right sides facing, pin and sew sleeve seams.

Oversew the pocket insert to the front ensuring stitches do not show through to the front.

Pocket Band -

Using MC, draw up a loop in the first st of the front pocket opening 1ch, 1dc in each st to the end, 19sts. Turn.

Work 2 more rows of dc.

Fasten off and repeat for second pocket.

Sleeves Edging -

Using MC, draw up a loop in the lower edge of the foundation chain at the seam line. 1ch, 1dc in each ch to the end of the round, slst in first dc. Fasten off and repeat for second sleeve.

Lower Edge & Front Band -

Using MC, draw up a loop in the lower edge of the foundation chain at the left front. 1ch, 1dc in each ch to the end of the row, 2 dc in the same end st, working along the lower side front opening, work 55 (55-55-60-60 )dc evenly along the front edge to the neck shaping (=3-4 sts worked per 2 rows), place a marker in the last st, continue to work a row of dc along the left front neck shaping(3-4 stitch per 2 rows to keep flat), 1 dc in each stitch along the back neck, continue along the right front neck shaping, then work 55(55-55-60-60)dc evenly along the lower right front. Turn.

2nd & 3rd Row - Working only around front opening, 1ch, 1dc in each stitch to the end of the end. Turn.

4th Row (Buttonholes) - 1ch, 1 dc in each st to the marker, (1ch, sk1, 1dc in the next 12 (12-12-13-13) sts 4 times, 1ch, sk1, 1 dc in the last 2 sts. Turn.

Work a further 3 rows of double crochet. Fasten off.

Weave in loose ends. Sew buttons to suit buttonholes.