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ABBREVIATIONS: beg = beginning; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; lp(s) = loop(s); mm= millimeters; pat = pattern; rep = repeat; rnd = round; sc = single crochet; sl = slip; st(s) = stitch (es); tog
= together; yo = yarn over; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated; [] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified.

UPC: 0-77216-07072-1

LM0276 Crochet Kimono - Easy Level
Designed by Mary Jane Protus.

Directions are for small; changes for medium, large, and extra large are in parentheses.

MODA DEA® "Washable Wool™": 20 (24, 28, 32) Ounces OR 6 (7, 8, 10) balls No. 4418 Real Teal.

Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9].
2 Split-lock stitch markers; yarn needle; 2 yards 3/8"ribbon.

GAUGE: 16 sts = 4"; 12 rows = 4 1/2" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

To Fit Bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44)".
Finished Bust: 35 (39, 43, 47)".

SPECIAL ABBREVIATION:
dc2tog = [yo and draw up a lp in next st, yo and draw through 2 lps] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

LEFT FRONT: ** Ch 36 (40, 44, 48).
Row 1 (Right Side): Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across; turn – 35 (39, 43, 47) sc.

Row 2: Ch 3, skip first sc, working in FRONT LOOP ONLY, dc in each sc across; turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in both lps of each dc across, sc in top of ch-3; turn.
Rep Rows 2 and 3 for pat until 10" from beg, end by working Row 3. **

Shape Neck-Next Row (Wrong Side): Ch 3, skip first sc, working in FRONT LOOPS ONLY, dc2tog, dc in each sc across; turn – 34 (38, 42, 46) sts.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in both lps of each st across, sc in top of ch-3; turn.

Rep last 2 rows until 22 (26, 29, 32) sts remain, end by working a right side row. Fasten off.

RIGHT FRONT:Work same as Left Front from ** to **.

Shape Neck-Next Row (Wrong Side): Ch 3, skip first sc, working in FRONT LOOPS ONLY, dc in each sc across to last 3 sc; dc2tog over next 2 sc, dc in last sc; turn – 34 (38, 42, 46) sts. Complete to correspond to Left Front.

BACK: Ch 71 (79, 87, 95). Work even in pat same as fronts over 70 (78, 86, 94) sts until same length as fronts. Fasten off.

SLEEVES: Ch 81. Work even in pat same as fronts over 80 sts until 10" from beg. Fasten off.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams. Mark 10" down from seam on fronts and back. Place center of sleeve top at shoulder seam and sew in place between markers. Sew sleeve and side seams being sure to match rows.

Sleeve Edging-Rnd 1: With right side facing, attach yarn at seam; ch 1, sc evenly around taking care to keep work flat; join with a sl st in first sc; TURN.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sl st in each sc around; join. Fasten off.

Body Edging:Work same as Sleeve Edging Rnds 1 and 2 around entire outer edge of garment, working (sc, ch 1, sc) at corners on Rnd 1. Fasten off.Weave in ends.

Weave purchased ribbon through a dc row at top of side seams.

MODA DEA® "Washable Wool™", Art R153 (166 yard/3.52 ounce ball).