KW - Hoodie (crochet)

This light, relaxed hooded pullover is perfect for cooler Summer days.

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SIZES
To fit bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small
28-34 ins [71-86.5 cm]
Medium
36-38 ins [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large
40-42 ins [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large
44-46 ins [112-117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large
48-54 ins [122-137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large
56-62 ins [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small
38 ins [96.5 cm]
Medium
42 ins [106.5 cm]
Large
46 ins [117 cm]
Extra-Large
50 ins [127 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large
60 ins [152.5 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large
68 ins [173 cm]

GAUGE
14 hdc and 12 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].

MATERIALS
Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton
(50 g/1.75 oz/73 m/80 yds)
or Bernat® Satin
(100 g/3.5 oz/149 m/163 yds)
Sizes XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3XL-4/5XL)
1232(1310-1400-1550-1700-1930) m
OR
1350 (1435-1535-1700-1865-2110) yds

Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

ABBREVIATIONS
Beg = Beginning.
Ch = Chain.
Cont = Continue(ity).
Hdc = Half double crochet.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
RS = Right side.
Sc = Single crochet.
Sl st = Slip stitch.
Sp(s) = Space(s).
St(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong side.
Yoh = Yarn over hook.

INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size.
Note: Turning ch 2 does not count as hdc.

BACK
**Band: Ch 15.
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each sc to end of ch. Turn. 14 sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.**
Rep last row until work from beg, when slightly stretched, measures 19 (21-23-25-30-34) ins [48 (53.5- 58.5-63.5-76-86.5) cm], ending with a RS row. Do not turn.
Next row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 67 (73- 81-87-105-119) hdc evenly along side edge of Band. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until work from beg measures 13½ (14-14½-15-16-16) ins [34.5 (35.5-37-38-40.5-40.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

Shape armholes: Next row:Miss first 8 (8-10-12-20-26) hdc. Join yarn with sl st in next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 8 (8-10-12-20-26) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 51 (57-61-63-65- 67) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.***
Rep last row until armholes measure 9 (9½-10-10½-11-12) ins [23 (24- 25.5-26.5-28-30.5) cm], ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

FRONT
Work from ** to *** as given for Back.
Cont even until armholes measure 2 (2½-3-3½-4-5) ins [5 (6-7.5-9-10- 12.5) cm], ending with a WS row.

Divide for front opening:
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 22 (25-27-28-29-30) hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until armhole measures 10 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending with a WS row.

Shape neck: 1st row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each of first 20 (22-23-23-24-24) hdc. Yoh and draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all 5 loops on hook – hdc2tog made. Turn. 21 (23-24-24-25-25) sts. Leave rem sts unworked.
2nd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 15 (17- 18-18-19-19) sts.
Next row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 hdc. Turn. 14 (16-17-17-18-18) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing, miss center 7 hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc. Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. 22 (25-27-28-29-30) hdc.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until armhole measures 10 rows less than Back to shoulder, ending with a WS row. Fasten off.

Shape neck: 1st row: Miss first 0 (1- 2-3-3-4) hdc. Join yarn with sl st to next hdc. Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. 21 (23-24-24-25-25) sts.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows twice more. 15 (17- 18-18-19-19) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn. 14 (16-17-17-18-18) sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Fasten off.

SLEEVES
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Rep last row until work from beg, when slightly stretched, measures 10 (10-10½-10½-11-11¾) ins [25.5 (25.5-26.5-26.5-28-30) cm], ending with a RS row. Do not turn.
1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Work 35 (35-37- 37-39-41) hdc evenly along side edge of Band. Turn.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.

Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Rep last row (3-7) times more. (47-57) hdc.

All sizes: Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows 7 (11-13-15-14-12) times more. 51 (59-65-69-77-83) hdc.

Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL only:
Next row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last hdc. 2 hdc in last hdc. Turn.
Next 3 rows: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows 4 (2-1-0) time(s) more, then first row once. 63 (67-71- 73) hdc.

All sizes: Cont even until work from beg measures 18 (18½-18½-18-17½- 17) ins [45.5 (47-47-45.5-44.5-43) cm], ending with a WS row. Place marker at each end of last row.
Work a further 7 (7-9-10-17-22) rows even. Fasten off.

HOOD
Ch 99.
1st row: (RS). 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each ch to end of ch. Turn. 97 hdc.
2nd row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each hdc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row 0 (0-0-1-1-2) time(s) more.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 sts. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Rep last row 6 times more. 83 sts.
Next row: Ch 2. 1 hdc in each st to end of row. Turn.
Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog over first 2 hdc. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 2 hdc. Hdc2tog over last 2 sts. Turn.
Work a further 10 (10-11-13-13-14) rows even. Place marker at each end of last row.

Shape back: Next 8 rows: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as last sl st. 1 hdc in each hdc to last 4 sts. 1 sc in next hdc. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 33 sts at end of last row. Fasten off.
Fold Hood in half, matching markers.
Sew back seam from fold to markers.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves, placing rows above markers against missed sts of Front and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams, leaving sides open along Band for side slits. Pin Hood to neck edge, aligning back seam with center back neck and foundation ch with edges of front opening. Using a flat seam, sew Hood in position.

Hood edging:With RS of work facing, join yarn with sl st to bottom right corner of front opening. Ch 1. Work 14 sc evenly up right side of opening to neck edge. Working in rem loops of foundation ch, 97 sc along edge of Hood. Work 14 sc evenly down left side of opening. 125 sc.
Next row: Ch 1. Working through back loops only, 1 sc in each sc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until edging measures 2 ins [5 cm]. Fasten off.
Lap right side of edging over left and sew ends to missed sts of front opening.