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ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; dc = double crochet; dec = decrease; inc = increase; mm= millimeter; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; sp = space; st(s) = stitch (es); tr = treble crochet; yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

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LM0232 Crochet Cardigan- Intermediate
Designed by Lisa Gentry.

Directions are for Size Small/Medium; changes for Size Medium/Large are in parentheses.

MODA DEA™ "Spellbound™": 5 (6) Balls No. 2732 Wizard.

Crochet Hook-Size Small/Medium: 6mm [US J-10]; Size Medium/Large: 6.5mm [US K-10.5].
Yarn needle; four 3/4" buttons; sewing needle and
thread.

GAUGE: One repeat = 41/8 (43/4)" across; 4 rows = 21/2 (3)" with smaller (larger) hook. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

To Fit Bust: 32-36" (38-42)". Finished Bust: 33 (38)".

BACK: Ch 69.
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 2, skip next ch, sc in next ch, * [ch 3, skip next 2 ch, sc in next ch] 4 times **, ch 5, skip next 4 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to last 2 ch, end at **; ch 2, skip next ch, sc in last ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 7, (tr, ch 3, tr) all in ch-2 sp – beg half shell made; ch 4, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc, * ch 4; (tr, [ch 3, tr] 4 times) all in next ch-5 sp – shell made; ch 4, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc; rep from * to last ch-2 sp; ch 4; (tr, [ch 3, tr] twice) all in sp – half shell made; turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in tr, ch 2, [sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3] twice, sc in ch-4 sp, * ch 5, sc in ch-4 sp, ch 3 **, [sc in ch-3 sp, ch 3] 4 times, sc in ch-4 sp; rep from * to last 2 sps, end at **; [sc in next sp, ch 3] twice, ch 2, sc in 4th ch of ch-7; turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, ch 4, * shell in ch-5 sp, ch 4, skip 2 sps, sc in next sp **, ch 4; rep from * across,
end at **; turn.
Row 5: Ch 5, sc in ch-4 sp, * [ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp] 4 times, ch 3, sc in ch-4 sp **, ch 5, sc in ch-4 sp; rep from * to last sc, end at **; ch 2, dc in sc; turn.
Row 6: Beg half shell, ch 4, skip next 2 sps, sc in next sp, * ch 4, shell in ch-5 sp, ch 4, skip next 2 sps, sc in next sp; rep from * to last 3 sps; ch 4, half shell in 3rd ch of ch-5; turn.
Rows 7-22 (7-26): Rep Rows 3-6. Fasten off.
RIGHT FRONT: Ch 35.

Rows 1-18 (1-22):Work in pat same as for back.
Shape Neck-Row 19 (23): Sl st to ch-4 sp; ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 4 times, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-4 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp] twice, ch 2, sc in 4th ch of ch-7; turn.
Row 20 (24): Ch 1, sc in sc, ch 4, shell in ch-5 sp, ch 4, skip 2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, skip 2 sps, half shell in last sp; turn.
Row 21 (25): Sl st to ch-4 sp; ch 1, sc in same sp, ch
3, sc in next ch-4 sp, [ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp] 4
times, ch 3, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, dc in last sc; turn.
Row 22 (26): Beg half shell, ch 4, skip next 2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, half shell in last sp. Fasten off.
LEFT FRONT: Ch 35.
Rows 1-18 (1-22):Work in pat same as for back. Shape Neck-Row 19 (23): Ch 1, sc in tr, ch 2, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] twice, sc in ch-4 sp, ch 5, sc in ch- 4 sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 4 times, sc in ch- 4 sp, ch 3, sc in ch-4 sp, turn.
Row 20 (24): Beg half shell in first sp, ch 4, skip 2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, shell in ch-5 sp, ch 4, sc in last sc; turn.
Row 21 (25): Ch 5, sc in ch-4 sp, [ch 3, sc in ch-3 sp] 4 times, [ch 3, sc in ch-4 sp] twice; turn.
Row 22 (26): Beg half shell in first sp, ch 4, skip next
2 sps, sc in next sp, ch 4, half shell in 3rd ch of ch-5.
Fasten off.

SLEEVES: Ch 35.
Rows 1-13 (1-17):Work same as back. Shape sides:
Row 14 (18): (Beg half shell, [ch 3, tr] twice) all in ch-2 sp, work in pat to last ch-5; shell in 3rd ch of ch-5; turn.
Row 15 (19): Ch 1, sc in tr, * ch 2, [sc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3] 4 times **, sc in ch-4 sp, ch 5, sc in ch-4 sp; rep from * to ch-7, end at ** AND work last ch as ch-2 instead of ch-3; sc in 4th ch of ch-7; turn.
Row 16 (20): Rep Row 6.
Rows 17-24 (21-28): Rep Rows 3-6. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sew side and shoulder seams. Set in sleeves.

Edging/Buttonholes: With right side facing, join yarn in right front corner; ch 1, work sc evenly all around; join with a sl st in first sc. Mark right front edge for 4 buttonholes.
Next Rnd: Ch 1, [sc to marker, ch 2, skip next sc] 4 times, sc in each sc around, increasing or decreasing at shaped edges to keep work flat; join. Fasten off. Sew buttons to left front edge to correspond to buttonholes.
Sleeve Edging: With right side facing, join yarn at seam; ch 1, work sc evenly around; join to first sc.
Next Rnd: Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

MODA DEA™ "Spellbound™", Art. R148 (1.76 ounce/93 yard ball).