F hook- I believe.  I actually forgot to write it down.  I'm very sorry.

Row 1: Ch 50, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 17 sts, 3sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts, 3sc in next ch, sc in next 7 sts. Turn.  (Mark the 4-3sc spots to help you know how to make the sleeve holes in Row 12)

Row 2-11: In BLO, ch 1, sc in each st across to the 3sc.  In the middle of the 3sc, work 3sc. Continue this pattern to the other side. Turn.

Row 12: Sleeve holes are made. Ch 3, dc to the first set of 3sc. Dc in the middle st of the 3sc, then skip over the next sts to the next 3sc, dc in the middle st of the 3sc. Dc across to the next 3sc, dc in the middle st of the 3sc, then skip over the next sts to the next 3sc. Dc in the middle st of the next 3sc group.  Dc across to the end and sl st tog.  You will be working in rounds now.

Round 13: Ch 3, 4dc in same st. *Skip 2sts, 5dc.  Repeat from * around.  Sl st tog.

Round 14: Sl st 2 sts, ch 3, 4dc in same st.  *Skip to next shell, 5dc in the center dc.  Repeat from * and sl st tog.

Rounds 15-21: Repeat Round 14.

Round 22: Ch 1 and sc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sleeves: I attached yarn to the back side and did 7dc shells around the opening.  There were 6 shells on each sleeve.

Neckline: I attached yarn to back.  Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2dc in the same st.  Skip 1 st and 2dc-ch2-2dc in next st.  Repeat around to the other side.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

I sewed a button onto the back and made a button loop by ch2 and fastening off.

© February 17, 2012  Christina Budd

This is my written pattern; please use it for personal use only. You may make the item and sell them, but pattern remains property of Christina Budd. And if you sell the finished product, please link back to and give credit to this the original pattern.