crochet waistcoats

in wendy cotton dk
To fit bust sizes 76/81 86/91 30/32 34/36 Actual measurements 88 102 343/4 40 97/102 38/40 116 453/4 107/112 42/44 130 511/2 cm ins cm ins

(53/4 ins) across using 3.50mm hook. 2 patt repeats in yoke patt to 14.5 cm (53/4 ins) across using 3.50mm hook. If there are too many stitches to 10 cm, then your tension is tight and you will need to change your needle to a larger size. If there are too few stitches to 10 cm, then your tension is loose and you will need to change your needle to a smaller size. LONG WAISTCOAT BACK AND FRONT (Worked in one piece to armholes). Using 3.50mm hook, make 184 (214, 244, 274) ch. Base row (wrong side) - 1 tr in 4th ch from hook, *3 ch, miss 3 ch, 1 tr in each of next 2 ch, rept from * to end, turn. 1st row - 3ch, *5 tr in next 3 ch sp, rept from * to end, ending 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 2nd row - 3 ch, miss first tr, 1 tr in next tr, *3 ch, miss next 3 tr, 1 tr in each of next 2 tr, rept from * to end. Working last tr in turning ch, turn. 36 (42, 48, 54) patt repeats. 182 (212, 242, 272) sts.**** Rept 1st and 2nd rows until back and front measure 85 cm (331/2 ins) from beg, ending with a 1st row. Turn for next row. Yoke 1st row - 1 ch, 1 dc in first and each st to end, dercreasing by dc2tog, 1 st at centre of row, ending last dc on turning ch, turn. 181 (211, 241, 271) sts. 76/81 (97/102) cm, 30/32 (38/40) inch sizes only 2nd row - 1 ch, 1 dc in first dc, *8 ch, miss 5 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 3 ch, miss 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 8 ch, miss 5 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rept from * to end, turn. 3rd row - 3 ch, 1 tr in first dc, *4 ch, 1 dc in 8 ch sp, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, rept from * to end, ending last rept with 2 tr only in last dc, turn. 4th row - 3 ch, 1 tr in first tr, *1 ch, 11 tr in next 6 ch sp, 1 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, rept from * to end, ending last rept with 2 tr only in turning ch, turn. 5th row - 3 ch, 1 tr in first tr, *3 ch, 1 dc in first tr of fan, [3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr] 5 times, 3 ch, [1 tr 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, rept from * to end, ending last rept with 2 tr only in turning ch, turn. 6th row - 3 ch, 1 tr in first tr, *4ch, miss

Wendy Cotton DK (100g) Long version 7 8 9 Short version 4 5 5 Length from shoulder Long version 116 116 453/4 453/4 Short version 65 65 251/2 251/2

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116 453/4 65 251/2

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Photographed using Shades 1851 Cream and 1945 Moonlight. 3.50mm (USA E4) Wendy Crochet Hook. 2 Buttons for waistcoat. Code P129, 6602 and 0002. Size 32. Ask your stockist for details. IMPORTANT Please note that the limitations of the printing process mean the actual colour will not always precisely match the colours in the photograph. Use only the Wendy yarn specified. We cannot accept responsibility for an imperfect garment if any other brand is used. It is essential to work to the tension stated. The quantities of yarn stated are based on average requirements and are therefore approximate. Instructions given for 76/81 cm (30/32 inch) Bust, larger sizes given in brackets. Where only one figure is given this applies to all sizes. ABBREVIATIONS beg begining; ch chain; dc double crochet; dtr double treble; dec decrease; htr half treble; patt pattern; rept repeat; slst slip stitch; sp space; st(s) stitch(es); tog together; tr treble; cm centimetres; ins inches; dc2tog [insert hook in next st and pull yarn through] twice, yarn on hook and pull through all loops on hook. (1 st decreased). TENSION It is important to check your tension before commencing the garment. 6 patt repeats in main patt to 14.5 cm
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next 3 ch sp, [1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch] 4 times, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, rept from * to end, ending last rept with 2 tr only in turning ch, turn. 7th row - 3 ch, 1 tr in first tr, *5 ch, miss next 4 ch sp, [1 dc, in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch] 3 times, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 5 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, rept from * to end, ending last rept with 2 tr only in turning ch, turn. 8th row - 3 ch, 1 tr in first tr, *6 ch, miss next 5 ch sp, [1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch] twice, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 6 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp, between V, rept from * to end, ending last rept with 2 tr only in turning ch, turn. 9th row - 1 ch, 1 dc in first tr, *8 ch, miss 6 ch sp, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 8 ch, 1 dc in next 1 ch sp between V, rept from * to end, ending last rept with 1 dc in turning ch, turn 12 (14, 16, 18) patt repeats. Divide for Armholes and Shape Fronts 76/81 (97, 102) cm, 30/32 (38/40) inch sizes only RIGHT FRONT 1st row - 7 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, *6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, 4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, rept from * 0 (1) time, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, 2 tr in next dc, turn. 2 (3) patt repeats. Keeping armhole edge straight as given for previous 7 rows, shape front slope thus:2nd row - Patt to end, working 11 tr in last 6 ch sp, 1 tr in 5th of 7 ch, turn. 3rd row - 4 ch, miss first 3 tr, 1 dc in next tr, 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr, patt to end, turn. 4th row - Patt to turning ch, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 5th row - 4 ch, miss first 2 ch sp, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, patt to end, turn. 6th row - Patt to turning ch, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 7th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 8 ch, patt to end, turn. 8th row - Patt to last [8 ch, 1 dc and turning ch] 4 ch, 1 dc in 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 9th row - 3 ch, 4 tr in first 3 ch sp, 1 ch, patt to end, turn. 10th row - patt to last 4 tr and turning ch, 3 ch, 1 tr in first tr of fan, 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr, 2 ch, 1 htr, in turning ch, turn. 11th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 4 ch, patt to end, turn.

12th row - Patt to last [4 ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 1 dtr in turning ch, turn. 13th row - 3 ch, miss first dtr, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, patt to end, turn. 14th row - Patt to last [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr and turning ch], 8 ch, 1 dc in next 1 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 15th row - 7 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 6 ch, patt to end, turn. Rept 2nd to 7th rows once more. 1/2 (11/2) patt repeats. 22nd row - 1 ch, 1 dc in first dc 3 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, [6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next dc, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp] 0 (1) time, 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch turn. 23rd row - 3 ch, miss first tr, 1 tr in each st to end. Fasten off. BACK With right side facing, miss next [8 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 8ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch], rejoin yarn to next dc. 1st row - 3 ch, 1 tr in same dc, *4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, rept from * 3 (5) times more, ending last rept with 2 tr only in last dc, turn. 4 (6) patt repeats. Working on these sts only, continue in yoke patt as set for a further 20 rows. 22nd row - 1 ch, 1 dc in first dc, [3 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next dc] 4 (6) times, turn. 23rd row - 3 ch, miss first dc, 1 tr in each st to end. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT With right side facing miss next [8ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch], rejoin yarn to next dc. 1st row - 3 ch, 1 tr in same dc, *4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, rept from * 0 (1) time, 4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, 1 tr in last dc, turn. 2 (3) patt repeats. Keeping armhole edge straight as set, shape front slope thus:2nd row - 3 ch, 11 tr in next 6 ch sp, patt to end, turn. 3rd row - Patt to last 11 tr and turning ch, 3 ch, 1 dc in first tr of fan, [3ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr] 4 times, 2 ch, miss next tr, 1 htr in next tr, turn. 4th row - 4 ch, [1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch] 3 times, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 4 ch, patt to end, turn. 5th row - Patt to turning ch, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 6th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 6 ch, patt to end,
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turn. 7th row - Patt to last [6 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc and turning ch] 8 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 8th row - 6 ch, 1 dc in first 8 ch sp, patt to end, turn. 9th row - Patt to last dc and turning ch, 1 ch, 5 tr in turning ch, turn. 10th row - 4 ch, miss first 2 tr, 1 dc in next tr, 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc, in next tr, 3 ch, patt to end, turn. 11th row - Patt to last [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 12th row - 4 ch, miss first [1 htr, 2 ch, 1 dc, 4 ch], [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, patt to end, turn. 13th row - Patt to last [5 ch, 1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr and turning ch], 6 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 14th row - 5 ch, 1 dc in next 1 ch sp between V, 8 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, patt to end, turn. 15th row - Patt to last [8 ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 6 ch, 1 dc in 8 ch sp, 4 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. Rept 2nd to 7th rows once more. 1/2 (11/2) patt repeats. 22nd row - 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next dc, [3 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in last dc] 0 (1) time, turn. 23rd row - 3 ch, miss first st, 1 tr in each st to end, ending 4 tr in turning ch. fasten off. (86/91, 107/112) cm, (34/36, 42/44) inch sizes only Right Front 1st row - 7 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, *6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, 4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, rept from * (1, 2) times more, 3 ch, 1 tr in next 3 ch sp, turn. (21/2, 31/2) patt repeats. 2nd row - 3 ch, 5 tr in first 3 ch sp, 1 ch, [1 tr, 1ch, 1tr] in next 1 ch sp between V patt to end, ending 11 tr in last 6 ch sp, 1 tr in 5th of 7 ch, turn. 3rd row - 4 ch, miss first 3 tr, 1 dc in next tr, [3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr] 4 times, patt to last 5 tr and turning ch, 3 ch, 1 dc in first tr of fan, [3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr] twice, 1 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 4th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 4 ch, patt to last dc and turning ch, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 5th row - 4 ch, miss first 2 ch sp, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, patt to last [1 dc, 3ch, 1 dc

and turning ch], 5 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 htr] in turning ch, turn. 6th row - 4 ch, 1 dc, in next 3 ch sp, 6 ch, patt to last 1 dc and turning ch, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 7th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 8 ch, patt to last [6 ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 8 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 htr] in turning ch, turn. 8th row - 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, patt to last [8 ch, 1 dc, and turning ch], 4 ch, 1 dc in 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 9th row - 3 ch, 4 tr in first 3 ch sp, 1 ch, patt to end, ending 1 ch, 6 tr in turning ch, turn. 10th row - 4 ch, miss first tr, [1 dc in next tr, 3 ch, miss next tr] twice, 1 dc in next tr, 3 ch, patt to last 4 tr, and turning ch, 3 ch, 1 dc in first tr of fan, 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr, 2 ch, miss next tr, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 11th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 4 ch, patt to end, ending 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 12th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 5 ch, patt to last [4 ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 1 dtr in turning ch, turn. 13th row - 3 ch, miss first dtr, [1 tr, 1ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, patt to last [5 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 6 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 14th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in first 2 ch sp, 8 ch, 1 dc in 1ch sp, between V, patt to last [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr and turning ch], 8 ch, 1 dc in next 1 ch sp, 1 tr, in turning ch, turn. 15th row - 7 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 6 ch, patt to end, ending 4 ch, 1 dc in last 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 16th to 21st rows - Rept 2nd to 7th rows once more. (1, 2) patt repeats. 22nd row - [6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next dc, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch, sp] (1, 2) times, 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 23rd row - 3 ch, miss first tr, 1 tr in each st to end, ending 4 tr in turning ch. Fasten off. BACK With right side facing miss next [1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc] at underarm, rejoin yarn to next 3 ch sp. 1st row - *6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, 4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, rept from * (4, 6) times more, 3 ch, 1 tr in next 3 ch sp, turn. (5, 7) patt repeats. Working on these sts only, continue in

yoke patt as given for 4th to 9th rows, *6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, 4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, rept from * to end, ending 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. Rept these 7 rows once more, then rept 4th to 9th rows once more. Straightening row - *6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next dc, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, rept from * to end, ending 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch turn. 23rd row - 3 ch, miss first tr, 1 tr in each st to end, ending 4 tr in turning ch. Fasten off. LEFT FRONT With right side facing, miss next [1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc, 8 ch, 1 dc] at underarm, rejoin yarn to next 3 ch sp. 1st row - *6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next dc, 4 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, rept from * (1, 2) times more, 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, 1 tr in last dc, turn. (21/2, 31/2) patt repeats. 2nd row - 3 ch, 11 tr in next 6 ch sp, patt to end, ending 6 tr in turning ch, turn. 3rd row - 4 ch, miss first tr, [1 dc in next tr, 3 ch, miss next tr] twice, 1 dc in next tr, 3 ch, patt to last 11 tr and turning ch, 3 ch, 1 dc in first tr of fan, [3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr] 4 times, 2 ch, miss next tr, 1 htr in last tr miss turning ch, turn. 4th row - 4 ch, [1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch] 3 times, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 4 ch, patt to last [(3 ch, 1 dc,) 3 times and turning ch], 4 ch, miss first 3 ch sp, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 5th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in first 2 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 5 ch, patt to turning ch, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 6th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 6 ch, patt to end ending 1 dc in last 3 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 7th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 2 ch sp, 8 ch, 1 dc in next 1 ch sp between V, patt to last [1 dc 3ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 8 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn.

8th row - 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, patt to end, ending 4 ch, 1 dc in last 8 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 9th row - 3 ch, 5 tr in first 3 ch sp, 1 ch, patt to last dc and turning ch, 1 ch, 5 tr in turning ch, turn. 10th row - 4 ch, miss first 2 tr, 1 dc in next tr, 3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc in next tr, patt to end, ending [1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch] twice only, 1 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 11th Row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 3 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 4 ch, patt to last [1 dc, 3 ch, 1 dc and turning ch], 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 2 ch, 1 htr in turning ch, turn. 12th row - 4 ch, miss first [1 htr, 2 ch, 1 dc, 4 ch], [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in next 1 ch sp between V, patt to end, ending 1 dc in last 3 ch sp, 3 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 htr] in turning ch, turn. 13th row - 4 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch sp, 6 ch, miss 5 ch sp, patt to last [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr and turning ch], 6 ch, [1 tr, 1 ch, 1 tr] in last 1 ch sp between V, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 14th row - 5 ch, 1 dc in next 1 ch sp between V, 8 ch, patt to end, ending 8 ch, [1 dc, 1 ch, 1 htr] in turning ch, turn. 15th row - 6 ch, 1 dc in next 8 ch sp, 4 ch, patt to end, ending 4 ch, 1 tr in turning ch, turn. 16th to 21st row - Rept 2nd to 7th rows once more, (1, 2) patt repeats. 22nd and 23rd rows - Work as given for right front. Fasten off. PRESSING With wrong side facing, pin out all pieces to measurements given. Press as instructions on ball band. MAKING UP Using flat seams, join shoulder seams. Lower and Front Edging Using 3.50mm hook and with right side facing, rejoin yarn to a point on lower edge approximately unrderneath right armhole. 1st row - 1 ch, work a row of dc evenly

along right front lower edge, working 3 dc at lower front corner, continue in dc up right front working 2 dc at start of front slope, continue up front slope, across back neck, down left front slope, working 2 dc at end of front slope, continue in dc down left front working 3 dc in lower front corner, then continue along left front lower edge and back lower edge, at end of row sl st to first dc, turn. Mark position of 2 buttonholes on right front, first 1 cm (1/2 inch) down from start of front slope, space remaining 1 at 7 cm (23/4 ins) below. 2nd row - 1 ch, 1 dc in each dc to end, working 3 dc in centre dc of 3 dc at each lower front corner and 2 dc at both starts of front slopes, at the same time, level with markers work [3 ch, miss 3 dc] for buttonholes. At end of row sl st to first dc, turn. 3rd row - 1 ch, 1 dc in each st to end, working 3 dc and 2 dc at corners as previous row and 3 dc in each buttonhole. At end of row sl st to first dc. Fasten off. Armhole Edginigs Using 3.50mm hook and with right side facing, rejoin yarn to centre of underarm. 1st row - 1 ch, work a row of dc evenly around armhole edge, sl st to first dc, turn. 2nd and 3rd rows - 1 ch, 1 dc in each dc to end, sl sts to first dc, turn. At end of 3rd row, fasten off. Sew on buttons. SHORT WAISTCOAT BACK AND FRONT (Worked in one piece to armholes) Work as given for back and front of long waistcoat until **** is reached. Rept 1st and 2nd rows of patt until back and front measure 37 cm (141/2 ins) from beg, ending with a 1st row. Turn for next row. Complete as given for long waistcoat from yoke to end.

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