Free Crochet Pattern Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Urban Girl Cropped Cardi

Pattern Number: 81042AD

This great little sweater has a matching purse.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Urban Girl Cropped Cardi
Pattern Number: 81042AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy + SIZE: Child 7-8, Child 9-10, Child 11-12 Finished Chest 29 (30 1/2, 33) in. (73.5 (77.5, 84) cm) Finished Length 10 (11 1/2, 12 1/2) in. (25.5 (29, 32) 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: None as of May 2, 2011. To check for later updates, click here.

MATERIALS 860-140 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Rose 2 (2, 2) Balls Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10 Lion Brand Split Ring Stitch Markers Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:

9 dc + 5 rows = 3 in. (7.5 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.
STITCH EXPLANATION: bobble Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops rem on hook); (yarn over, insert hook in same st, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice (4 loops rem on hook), yarn over and draw through all loops on hook. dc2tog Yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (2 loops rem on hook); yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (3 loops rem on hook); yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

CARDIGAN BODY Ch 89 (93, 101). Row 1 (RS): Dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as first dc) and in each ch across - 87 (91, 99) dc. Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), turn, skip next st, *dc in next 3 dc, ch 2, skip next st; rep from * to last 5 dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in last dc - 65 (68, 74) dc and 22 (23, 25) ch-sps. Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, skip first ch-1 space, skip next dc, (bobble, ch 3, bobble) in next dc, *skip next (dc, ch 2-sp, dc), (bobble, ch 3, bobble) in next dc; rep from * to last (dc, ch 1, dc), dc in last dc - 42 (44, 48) bobbles and 21 (22, 24) ch-3 spaces. Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1), turn, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, *ch 2, 3 dc in ch-3 sp; rep from * across, ch 1, dc in last dc. Rows 5-6 (6, 8): Rep Rows 3 and 4. Row 7 (7, 9): Rep Row 3. Drop loop from hook, but do not fasten off. Yoke Foundation Row: From RS, join yarn with sl st in 5th (5th, 6th) ch-3 sp; ch 28 (30, 32) (for sleeve), sl st in 7th (7th, 8th) ch-3 sp, fasten off; from RS, join yarn with sl st in 15th (16th, 17th) ch-3 sp, ch 28 (30, 32) (for sleeve), sl st in 17th (18th, 19th) ch-3 sp; fasten off. Pick up loop dropped at end of Row 7 (7, 9). Row 8 (8, 10): Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, *dc in next bobble, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next bobble; rep from * 3 (3, 4) more times; dc in next bobble, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each ch, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next bobble; **dc in next bobble, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next bobble; rep from ** 6 (7, 7) more times, dc in next bobble, dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in each ch; dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next bobble; *** dc in next bobble, 2 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next bobble; rep from *** to last dc, dc in last dc - 126 (134, 146) dc. Row 9 (9, 11): Ch 3, turn, dc in each st across. Row 10 (10, 12): Ch 3, turn, dc in next 9 (13, 11) sts, dc2tog, place marker in dc2tog just made, *dc in next 11 (13, 13) sts, dc2tog, place marker in dc2tog just made; rep from * 7 (6, 7) more times, dc in each rem dc - 117 (126, 137) sts. Row 11 (11, 13): Ch 3, turn, *dc in each st to 1 st before marker, dc2tog, move marker to dc2tog just made; rep from * 8 (7, 8) more times, dc in each st across - 108 (118, 128) sts. Rows 12 (12, 14)-17 (19, 21): Rep Row 11 (11, 13) - 54 (54, 56) sts. Fasten off. FINISHING From RS, join yarn with sl st in lower right front corner. Row 1: Sl st evenly up right front, around neck, and down left front. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
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ch(s) = chain(s) dc = double crochet rep = repeat(s)(ing) sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

ch-space = space previously made rem = remain(s)(ing) RS = right side sp(s) = space(s)

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*Vanna's Choice (Article #860) is a 4-ply worsted-weight 100% acrylic yarn. Solids in 3.5 oz/100g (170 yd/156 m) balls Prints in 3 oz/85 g (145 yd/133 m) balls 100% acrylic

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