Description
This ribbed crochet cocoon is a relaxed, sweater-style layer with a distinctive ribbed texture, perfect for cool days and as a handmade gift.
Ingredients
- Patons® Shetland Chunky Tweeds™ or Patons® Shetland Chunky™ (amount as specified in pattern)
- Crochet hook, U.S. I/9 (size as specified in pattern)
- Stitch marker (quantity as required)
- Yarn needle (quantity as required)
Instructions
- Start at the right side seam. Make a foundation chain of 32 stitches.
- Make 1 half double crochet (hdc) in the third chain from the hook. Then work 2 hdc in each of the next 2 chains.
- Continue with hdc worked into the horizontal bar created below the next hdc to establish the rib pattern.
- Follow the back and front shaping rows as per the complete pattern.
- Work the shoulder and neck shaping exactly as directed in the original pattern, using stitch markers as specified.
- Lay the shaped pieces out as the pattern directs for assembly.
- Sew the shoulder seams using the yarn needle according to the complete pattern.
- Make the cuffs according to the pattern and sew them to the garment.
- Follow the pattern to create the collar and sew it in place.
- Secure and weave in all ends with the yarn needle.
Notes
Use the complete pattern for row-by-row instructions, shaping details, and fit comparisons.