INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. Note: Ch 3 at beg of rnd counts as dc throughout. Beg at neckline, ch 56 (64-72-84). Join with sl st into first ch, to form a ring, taking care not to twist ch. 1st rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in each ch around. Join with sl st to first sc. 56 (6472-84) sc. 2nd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. *1 dc in each of next 3 sc. 2 dc in next sc. Rep from * 12 (14-16-19) times more. 1 dc in each of next 3 sc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 70 (80-90-105) dc. 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first dc. *1 sc in each of next 4 dc. 2 sc in next dc. Rep from * 12 (14-16-19) times more. 1 sc in each of next 4 dc. Join with sl st to to first sc. 84 (96-108-126) sc. Sizes 2, 4 and 6 only: 4th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. *1 dc in each of next 5 sc. 2 dc in next sc. Rep from * 14 (16-19) times more. 1 dc in each of next 5 sc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 112 (126-147) dc. 5th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first dc. *1 sc in each of next 6 dc. 2 sc in next dc. Rep from * 14 (16-19) times more. 1 sc in each of next 6 dc. Join with sl st to first sc. 128 (144-168) sc. 6th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same sp as last sl st. *1 dc in each of next 7 sc. 2 dc in next sc. Rep from * 14 (16-19) times more. 1 dc in each of next 7 sc. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 144 (162-189) dc.
Sizes To fit chest measurement 18 mos 19" [48 cm] 2 yrs 21" [53.5 cm] 4 yrs 23" [58 cm] 6 yrs 25" [63.5 cm]
Size 6 only: 7th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first dc. *1 sc in each of next 8 dc. 2 sc in next dc. Rep from * 19 times more. 1 sc in each of next 8 dc. Join with sl st to to first sc. 210 dc.
Size 5 mm (U.S. H/8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge. 1 (2-2-3) button(s). GAUGE 13 sc and 14 rows = 4" [10 cm]. ABBREVIATIONS www.bernat.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximately. Beg = Beginning. Ch(s) = Chain(s). Dc = Double crochet. Rep = Repeat.
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Rnd(s) = Round(s). Sc = Single crochet. Sl st = Slip stitch. Sp = Space.
All Sizes: Next rnd: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1). [(1 dc. Ch 1) twice. 1 dc] in same sp as last sl st – beg shell made. Miss next 2 sc. *[(1 dc. Ch 1) 3 times. 1 dc – shell made] in next sc. Miss next 2 sc. Rep from * 26 (46-52-68) times more. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. Place marker at end of rnd. 28 (48-54-70) shells. Next rnd: Sl st in next: (Ch-1 sp, Dc, Ch-1 sp). Beg shell. (Shell in center ch-1 sp of next shell) 3-(5-6-8) times. *Ch 5 (5-7-9). Miss next 7 (12-1418) shells.* (Shell in center ch-1 sp of next shell) 7 (12-13-17) times. Rep from * to * once more. (Shell in center ch-1 sp of next shell) 3 (6-6-8) times. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. Next rnd: Sl st to 2nd ch-1 sp. Beg shell. (Shell in center ch-1 sp of next shell) 3 (5-6-8) times. *(Shell in next ch. Miss next ch) 2 (2-3-4) times. Shell in next ch.* (Shell in center ch-1 sp of next shell) 7 (12-13-17) times. Rep from * to * once more. (Shell in center ch-1 sp of next shell) 3 (6-6-8) times. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. 20 (30-34-44) shells. Next rnd: Sl st to 2nd ch-1 sp. Beg shell. (Shell in center ch-1 sp of next shell) 19 (29-33-43) times. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4. Rep last rnd until work from marked rnd measures approx 14½ (1618½-23)" [37 (40.5-47-58.5) cm]. Fasten off. FINISHING Sew button(s) to yoke of Pinafore as seen in picture (buttons are decorative only).