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Infant Size

MATERIALS: Royal Society Baby Pearl, Art. 921: 12 balls of No. 10 White and 16 balls of No. 20 Baby Pink

Steel Crochet Hook No. 5

4 snap fasteners

5 small pearl buttons

Use thread double throughout.

GAUGE: 7 sc measure 1 inch; 8 rows measure 1 inch.

PANTS-FRONT . . . Starting at crotch with Pink, ch 17 loosely.

1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

2nd row: Sc in each sc across to within last sc, insert hook in last sc. draw loop through, drop Pink, attach White and draw through 2 loops on hook, thus changing color (always change color in this manner). Ch 1, turn.

3rd row: Sc in first sc, sc at base of same sc (long sc made and 1 sc increased), sc in next sc, sc at base of same sc (another sc increased), * sc in next sc, sc at base of next sc. Repeat from * across, increasing 2 sc at end of row. Ch 1, turn.

4th row: Sc in each sc across, drop White, pick up Pink. Ch 1, turn.

5th and 6th rows: Work as for 3rd and 4th rows. At end of 6th row drop Pink, pick up White. Ch 1, turn.

Work in pattern, alternating colors and increasing 2 sts at both ends of every other row until there are 84 sts on row. Work without increasing until piece measures 8 1/2 inches from crotch. Break off.

BACK . . . Work exactly as for Front. Sew up side seams.

BLOUSE-FRONT . . . Starting at lower edge with Pink, ch 73 loosely.

Work as for Pants until 2 rows have been completed. Continue to work in pattern without increasing until piece measures 2 1/4 inches, ending with a long sc row. Ch 1, turn.

To Shape Armholes: 1st row: Decrease 2 sc-to decrease 1 sc, work off 2 sc as 1 sc-sc in each sc across, decreasing 2 sc at end of row. Change color, ch 1, turn.

2nd row: Work in pattern across. Ch 1, turn. Repeat last 2 rows once more (64 sts on row).

Work in pattern without decreasing until piece measures 2 inches from first row of armhole shaping, ending with plain sc row. Change color, turn.

To Shape Neck: 1st row: Work in pattern across next 20 sc. Ch 1, turn.

2nd row: Decrease 2 sc, sc in each sc across. Change color, ch 1, turn.

3rd row: Work in pattern across. Ch 1, turn.

4th row: Decrease 2 sc, sc in each sc across. Change color, ch 1, turn. Work without decreasing until piece measures 4 inches from first row of armhole shaping. Break off. Skip 24 sc for neck on last complete row, attach thread to next sc and work as for other side.

RIGHT RACK . . . Starting at bottom with Pink, ch 37. Work as for Front of Blouse until piece measures 2 1/4 inches. Continue to work as for Front, shaping armhole and omitting shaping at neck.

LEFT BACK . . . Work as for Right Back, reversing armhole shaping. Sew up shoulder and side seams.

BUTTON BAND ... 1st row: Attach Pink to Left Back at lower edge and sc closely across. Ch 1, turn.

2nd and 3rd rows: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Break off at end of 3rd row.

Sew 3 buttons in place, spacing evenly.

SLEEVE (Make 2) ... Starting at cuff edge with Pink, ch 51. Work in pattern until piece measures l 1/2 inches, ending with long sc row.

To Shape Top: Decrease 1 st at both ends of next row and every other row thereafter until 32 sc remain, ending with long sc row. Then decrease 2 sts at both ends of next row and even other row until 12 sts remain. Break off.

Sew up sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in place.

WAISTBAND . . . Starting at narrow end with Pink, ch 13.

1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Hereafter pick up back loop only.

2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat 2nd row until piece measures 19 inches.

Next row: Sc in first 5 sc, ch 2 (for buttonhole), skip 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc. Ch 1 turn.

Following row: Sc in each sc and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. Work in pattern for 2 more rows. Break off.

Sew Waistband to Pants, easing Pants in to fit. Sew button to opposite end.

BACK BUTTONHOLE BAND

Starting at narrow end, ch 7. Work as for Waistband until piece measures same as Back, making 3 buttonholes evenly spaced to correspond with buttons on button band. Sew buttonhole band in place. Sew Blouse to Waist band.

NECKBAND . . . Starting at narrow edge, ch 7. Work in pattern as for other bands until piece measures 12 inches, making a buttonhole 1/4 inch from end. Sew a button to opposite end. Sew Neckband in place.

SLEEVE BAND (Make 2) ... Work as for Neckband, omitting buttonhole until piece reaches around sleeve. Sew narrow ends together. Sew to sleeve.

LEG BAND (Make 2) ... Work as for Sleeve Band, leaving ends open and sew in place.

Sew 4 snap fasteners to crotch.



Be sure to check your gauge.
SIZE: 12 months, Finished Chest 22-inches
BAND: Sc evenly around opening for 4 rnds or more if a broader band is desired.
GAUGE: Square measures 2¾-inch (7 cm) across.

Basic Square (make 20 in A and 18 in B): Ch 4, join with slip st to form ring.
Rnd 1 Ch 5, work (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times in ring, 2 dc in ring; join to third ch of ch-5.
Rnd 2 Slip st in next ch, ch 5 (counts as 1 dc, ch 2), 3 dc over remaining ch of ch-5 - first corner, *skip 3 dc, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch2- space - corner; repeat from * twice more, skip 3 dc, work 2 dc over slip st to complete first corner; join to third ch of ch-5.

Rnd 3 Slip st in next ch, ch 5, 3 dc over remaining ch of ch-6, *skip 3 dc, 3 dc in space between 3-dc groups, skip 3 dc, work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch2-space; repeat from * twice more; work 3 dc in next space between 3-dc groups, work 2 dc over slip st; join to third ch of ch-5. Fasten off.

Finishing: Following diagram for jacket, join squares, sewing through back loop only of corresponding sts along adjoining edges. Fold jacket along shoulder and sew sleeve and side seams. Border Jacket Sleeve With A, crochet 2 rnds sc evenly around each sleeve edge.

Jacket Edge Starting at one side seam and A, crochet a rnd of sc all around outer edge of jacket, working 3 sc at each outer corner and decreasing at inner corners of neck as needed to keep edge flat and smooth, join to first sc. Repeat this row once more. Fasten off. Using the upper ch2-corner-space at the inner front as buttonhole, sew button on opposite side.

Hat: Crown: Ch 8, join with slip st to form ring.
Rnd 1 Ch 1, 12 dc in ring.
Rnd 2 and all even rounds Ch 1, dc in same space, dc in each dc to end, join with slip st in top of first dc.
Rnd 3 Ch 1, dc in same space, 2 dc in each st across-24 dc.

Rnd 5 Ch 1, dc in same space, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * to end, join with slip st in top of first dc, 36 dc.
Rnd 7 Ch 1, dc in same space, dc in next dc *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; rep from * to end, join with slip st in top of first dc, 48 dc.
Round 8 Rep Round 2. Fasten off.

Granny Square (make 4 in A and 2 in B): Ch 6, join with slip st to form ring.
Rnd 1 Ch 3 - counts as 1 dc, 2 dc in ring, ch 1, *3 dc in ring, ch 1; rep from * twice more, join with slip st in top of beg-ch3 - 4 groups of 3dc.
Rnd 2 Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch1-space, ch 1; repeat from * twice more, 3 dc in same ch1-space with first 3 dc, ch 1, join with slip st in top of beg-ch3.

Rnd 3 Ch 3, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch1-space, ch 1, (3dc, ch 1, 3dc) in corner ch1-space, ch 1, repeat from * around, end 3 dc in same space with first 3dc, ch 1, join with Slip st in top of beg-ch3. Fasten off. Sew granny squares together as follows to form circle: 1 B, 2 A, 1 B, 2 A. Sew to crown.

Tip: Abbreviations
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)
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Baby's Summer Dress
Materials:
2 skeins of baby yarn
size "G" hook for dress
size "H" hook for hat
yarn needle
2 buttons
contrasting ribbon or satins cord

ROW 1: Ch 54, dc in 4th ch from hook & in each st across, ch 1 turn
ROW 2: sk first st,*(sc, ch2, hdc)in next st, REP from * across ending with sc in last st. ch 1 turn
ROW 3: 2 sc in first st *working behind ch sp 3sc in each sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last st, ch 1 turn
ROW 4: rep row 2 ch 1 turn
ROW 5: 2 sc in first st, work behind ch sp 2 sc in each sc across ch 1 turn
ROW 6: rep row 2, ch 1 turn
ROWS 7-10 rep rows 3-6 ch 1 turn
ROW 11: (Armhole row) 2 sc in first st, *sk ch sp 2 sc in next st, rep from * 7 times skip next 11 ch sps, 2 sc in next 18 sts, sk next 11 ch sps 2 sc in last 9 sts, JOIN ch 3 turn
ROW 12:sk first st *(sc, ch 2, hdc) all in next st. sk next st, rep from * around JOIN ch 3 turn
ROW 13: dc in same sp as ch 3, 2 dc in each sc around, join ch 1 turn
ROW 14: (sc, ch 2, hdc) in each st around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 15: 3 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 16: sk first st *(sc, ch 2, hdc) all in next st, sk next st, rep from * around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 17: 2 sc in same st as ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn
ROWS 18-50: rep rows 16-17 fasten off.

BACK OPENING: with right side facing:
ROW 1: join yarn at top right corner of opening with a sl st, ch 1, sc in same space, work 11 more sc down right side , sl st in center bottom st, work 12 sc up left side, ch 1, turn
ROW 2:sc in first st, ch 1, sk next st, sc in next 5 sts, ch 1, sk next st, sl st in bottom center st, sc in each st up[ right side, turn
ROW 3: sl st in each st down right side, sl st in bottom center st,sl st in each st & ch up left side, fasten off.
Weave in all loose ends. Sew buttons opposite of button holes, starting at center front of row 13 weave ribbon under 2 dc, and over 2 dc all around tie in a bow at front center.


Baby's Summer Hat
ROW 1: with size "H" hook ch 5, sl st in first st to form ring, ch 3, work 11 dc in ring, sl st in top of ch 3, ch 1, turn(12 dc)
ROW 2: (sc, ch 2, hdc) in first st,rep around, JOIN with sl st to first sc, ch 1, turn
ROW 3: 2 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn (24sc)
ROW 4: (sc, ch 2, hdc) all in first st, * sk next st, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next st, rep from * around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 5: 3 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 6: (sc, ch 2, hdc) all in first st, * sk next st, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next st, rep from * around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 7: 2 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 8-15: rep rows 6-7
ROW 16: (sc, ch 2, hdc) in each st around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 17: 2 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn
ROW 18:(sc, ch 2, hdc) all in first st, * sk next st, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in next st, rep from * around, join, ch 1, turn
ROWS 19-20: working behind ch 2 sps, (sc, ch 2, hdc) in each sc around,ch 1, turn, fasten off at end of row 20.
Weave in all loose ends
make a bow out of ribbon, fold front of hat brim up and attach bow to center front


Ch 14


Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from hook, (dc in the next ch, sc in the next ch) 6 times; ch 2, turn. (13 sts) Pattern note: The ch 2 at the end of some rows does not count as the first st of the next row.

Row 2: (Hdc, dc) in the first sc, (sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc) across to within last 2 sts, sc in the next dc, (dc, hdc) in the last sc; ch 2, turn. (15 sts)

Rows 3-9: (Hdc, dc) in the first hdc, (sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc) across to within last 2 sts, sc in the next dc, (dc, hdc) in the last hdc; ch 2, turn. (29 sts at the end of row 9)

Row 10: Hdc in the first hdc, (sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc) across to within last 2 sts, sc in the next dc, hdc in the last hdc; ch 2, turn. (29 sts)

Row 11: Hdc in the first hdc, (dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc) across to within last 2 sts, dc in the next sc, hdc in the last hdc; ch 2, turn. (29 sts)

Rows 12-15: (Repeat rows 10-11) 2 times. (29 sts)


Split for neck opening

Row 16: Skip first hdc, hdc in the next dc, (dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc) 4 times; ch 1, turn. (9 sts)

Row 17: Skip first sc, (sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc) 3 times, hdc dec over the last 2 sts; ch 2, turn. (7 sts)

Row 18: Skip first hdc dec, hdc in the next dc, (dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc) 2 times, sc in the next dc, hdc in the next sc; ch 2, turn. (6 sts)

Row 19: Hdc in the first hdc, dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, hdc dec over the last 2 sts; ch 2, turn. (5 sts)

Row 20: Skip first hdc dec, hdc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc, (dc, hdc) in the next hdc; ch 2, turn.

Row 21: Hdc in the first hdc, sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, hdc dec over the last 2 sts. (4 sts) Fasten off.



Other side

Row 16: Skip the next 9 sts on row 15, attach yarn with a sc in the next st, (dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc) 3 times, dc in the next sc, hdc dec over the last 2 sts; ch 2, turn. (9 sts)

Row 17: Skip first hdc, hdc in the next dc, (dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc) 2 times, dc in the next sc, sc dec over the last 2 sts; ch 2, turn. (7 sts)

Row 18: Hdc in the first st, (sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc) 2 times, hdc dec over the last 2 sts; ch 2, turn. (6 sts)

Row 19: Skip first hdc dec, hdc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, hdc in the next hdc; ch 2, turn. (5 sts)

Row 20: (Hdc, dc) in the first hdc, sc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, hdc dec over the last 2 sts; ch 2, turn. (5 sts)

Row 21: Skip first hdc dec, hdc in the next dc, dc in the next sc, sc in the next dc, hdc in the next hdc. (4 sts)

Finishing

Ch 50 for the first tie, work a sc in the sides of each of the six rows of the neck opening, sc in each of the 9 skipped sts on row 15, sc in the sides of each of the six rows of the other side of the neck opening, ch 51 for the second tie; do not fasten off; sl st in the 2nd ch from hook and in each of the remaining 49 ch's, sc evenly around the outside of the bib, sl st in each of the 50 ch's of the first tie. Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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BB's Preemie BBib

Since preemies spend the first few months of their lives in the hospital, many times they are dedicated or baptized right in the NICU. Because of all the tubes and IV's they are unable to wear a Christening gown. This pretty bib can be put on the baby, and serve as a keepsake for the parents.
Finished size: Preemie: 5 1/2 inches across
Full Term: 7 inches across

Yarn used: Red Heart BabySport Pompadour, White

Crochet hook size G (Gauge not real important, but I crochet fairly tight)

Pink or Blue satin ribbon, 1/4" wide, 27 " long for preemie, 30" long for full term.

Work in back loops unless indicated otherwise.

Pattern is in preemie size. Changes for full-term size in ( )

Center of Bib:

Begin by making a ch 8 (14)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 (5) ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in remaining 3 (6) ch. Ch 1,turn.

Row 2: Sc in next 4 (7) sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 4 (7). Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc in next 5 (8) sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 5 (8). Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sc in next 6 (9) sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 6 (9). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Sc in next 7 (10) sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 7 (10). Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Sc in next 8 (11) sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 8 (11). Fasten off.

Sides:

Row 1: Begin by making a ch 3 (4), then attach to center piece with a sc to the end of row 1 of the center, work a sc in the end of each row, 3 sc for corner, sc in next 8 (11), 3 sc for bottom point, sc in next 8 (11), 3 sc for corner, sc in end of each row, ch 4 (5), turn.

Row 2: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and remaining 2 (3) ch, sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner and bottom point. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Counting ch 3 as first hdc & ch1, skip first st, hdc in next st, *{ch 1, sk next st, hdc in next st across to corner, (hdc, ch 1) in next st twice for corner}, repeat from * 2 times, (sk next st, hdc, ch 1) to end of row. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sc in each st around, working 3 sc in each corner. Ch 3, turn.

Row 5: Working in both loops, sk first st, *(sc in next st, ch 3, sk next st) around. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Weave pink or blue ribbon through row 3 of sides.
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Bev's Pumpkin Hat
Copyright Beverly A. Qualheim 2005 - All Rights Reserved
Fits large preemie or small newborn (5-8 lbs)
1 oz Orange 4 ply yarn. Small amount of green yarn for top. (I used Red Heart Worsted Weight Yarn)
Size J hook
Hat is made in a rectangle shape and folded in half to stitch side seam

Ch 18
Row 1: Dc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, ch 2 and turn.
Rows 2-3: Dc in 2nd dc from hook and in each dc across, (dc in both loops). Ch 2 and turn.
Row 4: Dc in 2nd dc from hook and in each dc across, but this time into back loops only across row so there is a ridge. Ch 2 and turn.
Rows 5 -16 continue in this pattern going in the back loops every 3rd row so they all show on the same side.
End off. Sew up side seam.

TOP
Using green, add the green yarn at the top edge of orange hat, and sc around till you have 18 scs. Ch 1, and then sc 2 sts together all around hat. Repeat going around and decreasing like this, till you have only 4 sts left. This will become the stem. Sc around and around the 4 sts for 1" (about 5 rows). End off and tuck in the yarn tail down inside the stem and hat.

LEAF
Using green yarn, chain 9.
(each stitch will be made in a new chain stitch)
Make 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, then 1 sl st, make 2 dc, then 1 sl st, make 2 tr.
Sl st along the back of the final triple crochet back to the original chain.
Go back down the other side of the original chain.
Make 2 triple crochet, then 1 sl st, 2 dc, then sl st in next, make 2 sc. End off.

Now stitch leaf onto side of hat by the stem.



This cute little newbon hat looks like a piece of candy corn and is great for autumn!



Materials

Approximately 1 1/2 oz orange worsted weight yarn
Approximately 1/2 oz each of white and yellow worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Foundation : Using white yarn, Chain 3. Join into a ring with a slip stitch.
Round 1 : Chain 3 (counts as first DC). 4 DC into ring. Join to top if Chain 3 with a slip stitch (5 DC)
Round 2 : Chain 3. DC into same stitch. **DC into next stitch, 2 DC into next stitch** Repeat from ** around. Join to top of chain 3 with a slip stitch (8 DC)
Rounds 3 - 5 : Repeat Round 2. (12 DC end of round 3)(18 DC end of round 4)(27 DC end of round 5)
Round 6 : Break white yarn, tie on orange yarn. Repeat Round 2.(42 DC)
Round 7 - 12 : Chain 3. DC into each DC around. Join to top of chain 3 with a slip stitch(42 DC)
Round 13 - 15 : Break orange yarn, tie on yellow yarn. Chain 3. DC into each DC around. Join to top of chain 3 with a slip stitch(42 DC)
Round 16 : Chain 1. SC into each DC around. Join to top of chain 1 with a slip stitch. Cut yarn, bind off, weave in ends.(42 SC)
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great afghan in two sizes - a 15 X 17" preemie varsion and a 30 X 34" newborn version. It works well for preemies because there aren't large holes to snag fingers and toes! /




Materials

Soft WW Yarn -- 4(8) oz, Color A, 3(7) oz color B
Size I crochet hook

Foundation : In color A, chain 70(142).
Row 1 : SC into second chain from hook and next 4 chains. *3SC in next chain. SC in next 5 chains. Skip 2 chains. SC in next 5 chains.* Repeat from * to the end. CH1, turn.
Row 2 : Skip first SC. Working in back loops only, SC in next 4 SC. *3SC in next SC. SC in next 5 SC. Skip 2 SC. SC in next 5 SC.* Repeat from * to end. CH1, turn. Attach Color B.
Row 3 : Using Color B, Skip first SC. Working in back loops only, SC in next 4 SC. *3SC in next SC. SC in next 5 SC. Skip 2 SC. SC in next 5 SC.* Repeat from * to end.
Row 4 : Skip first SC. Working in back loops only, SC in next 4 SC. *3SC in next SC. SC in next 5 SC. Skip 2 SC. SC in next 5 SC.* Repeat from * to end. CH1, turn. Drop Color B, pick up Color A.
Rows 5 - 46 (94) : Repeat Rows 3 & 4. End with Color A. For Edging, SC around the edge of the blanket with Color A.




Materials

Approximately 4 oz. baby sport yarn
Size H crochet hook
Three 1/2" buttons



Foundation : chain 45. Starting in second chain from hook, HDC in every chain. Chain 2, turn. (44 stitches)
Row 1 : HDC in first 4 HDC. *2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in each of the next 5 stitches.* Repeat between ** till the last 4 stitches. 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in last 3 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (51 stitches)
Row 2 : HDC in each HDC across. Chain 2, turn.
Row 3 : HDC in first 4 HDC. *2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in each of the next 6 stitches.* Repeat between ** till the last 5 stitches. 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in last 4 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (58 stitches)
Row 4 : HDC in each HDC across. Chain 2, turn.
Row 5 : HDC in first 4 HDC. *2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in each of the next 7 stitches.* Repeat between ** till the last 6 stitches. 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in last 5 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (65 stitches)
Row 6 : HDC in each HDC across. Chain 2, turn.
Row 7 : HDC in first 4 HDC. *2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in each of the next 8 stitches.* Repeat between ** till the last 7 stitches. 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in last 6 stitches. Chain 2, turn. (72 stitches)
Row 8 : HDC in first 12 stitches. Chain 7. Skip next 12 HDC (you're making the armholes). HDC in next 24 HDC. Chain 7. Skip next 12 HDC. HDC in last 12 HDC. Chain 3, turn.
Row 9 : Skip first two stitches. *(2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next stitch, skip 2 stitches.* Repeat between ** to end of row. DC in last DC. Chain 3, turn.
Row 10 : (2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in each Ch-1 space across. DC in last DC. Chain 3, turn.
Repeat row 10 until sweater measures approximately 6 1/2 inches from underarm, or as long as you want the sweater to be. Bind Off.
Sleeves :
Join yarn at center of underarm. Chain 3.
Round 1 : 1 DC, Ch1, 2 DC in same stitch as starting chain. Skip 2 stitches. *(2 DC, Ch 1, 2 DC) in next stitch, skip 2 stitches.* Repeat evenly around armhole -- should end up with 8 shell patterns. Join to top of beginning Chain 3.
Round 2 : Slip stitch to chain 1 space. Chain 3. 1 DC, Ch1, 2 DC in Ch-1 space. *(2 DC, Ch1, 2 DC) in next CH-1 space* Repeat in every Ch-1 space around. Join to top of beginning Chain 3. Repeat Round 2 until sleeve is approximately 5 inches.
Next Round : Chain 2. *1 HDC in next 2 stitches (in other words, decrease).* Repeat decrease around sleeve. Join to top of beginning chain 3.
Next 4 Rounds : Chain 2. HDC in each HDC around. Join to top of beginning HDC. Bind Off.
Hood : Join yarn at top right front edge of sweater neck. Chain 3.
Foundation Row : HDC in next 10 stitches. 2 HDC in next stitch. HDC in next 10 stitches. 3 HDC in next stitch (mark center HDC of these 3). HDC in next 10 stitches. 2 HDC in next stitch. HDC in last 11 stitches. You should now be at the left front edge. Chain 2, turn.
Row 1 : HDC in each HDC across, moving marker up when you come to it. CHain 2, turn.
Row 2 : HDC in each HDC till you reach the marked stitch. 3 HDC in marked stitch, moving marker to the middle stitch of this cluster. HDC in remaining stitches across. Chain 2, turn.
Rows 3 - 12 : Repeat Rows 1 & 2.
Row 13 : HDC in each HDC across. Chain 2, turn. Repeat this row until hood measures 6 1/2 inches. Bind off. Fold hood together (right sides together) and sew seam shut.
Edging : Starting at bottom right corner of sweater and moving up the right side, join yarn at corner. Chain 1. SC in each row up the side of the sweater. WHEN YOU REACH THE BOTTOM OF THE YOKE: (buttonholes) Ch 1, skip one row, SC into next two rows, Ch 1, skip one row, SC into next two rows, CH 1, skip 1 row, SC into remaining rows up around the hood, down the other side. When you get to corners, 3 SC into each corner. Continue around sweater, joining with a slip stitch to the beginning Chain 1. Bind off and weave in ends