My Precious Sweater was by far my best design ever. This year, this design will turn 5, and for me sounds like a big number, but thinking that a crocheted design lasted in time so well is amazing.
I am beyond happy that I made a second sample using a gorgeous yarn, Alpaka Silk DK by Expression Fiber Arts. I think this yarn makes this design even more “precious.”
I made a few small changes to the initial pattern and will share the new version with you. So many people made this sweater, and if you are new here and want to try to make your own “My Precious Sweater,” you are very welcome.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
MATERIALS
• Yarn: DK Weight Yarn
• Crochet Hook:
o 4 mm crochet hook
o 3.5 mm crochet hook for
ribbing
• yarn needle for weaving in ends
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
NOTES ABOUT DESIGN
This pattern requires double crochet, chain stitches, front post, and back post double crochet for ribbing.
The sweater is worked top-down. First, we are working on the yoke. Then we will separate the sleeves from the body of the sweater and work the 3 parts individually.
The sweater has no seams. You will use the needle only to wave in the few ends that you will have after finishing the sweater.
This sweater has an oversized fit with deep yoke depth and wide sleeves.
The pattern is available in 6 sizes, from XSmall to 2X Large, and is written in US terms.
MEASUREMENTS AND SIZES
The My Precious Sweater Pattern is available in 6 sizes, from XS to 2XL. The model is 165 cm tall and wears a size Small.
Neckline Width a: 19 cm (19, 19, 21, 21, 22) / 7.5 “ (7.5,7.5, 8.5, 8.5, 9)
Yoke Depth b: 19cm (23, 25, 29, 33, 37) / 7.5” (9, 10, 11.5, 13, 14.5)
Bust Width c: 48cm (52, 58, 64, 69, 75) / 19” (20.5, 23, 25, 27, 29.5)
Sleeve circ. d: 41 cm (47, 53, 59, 65, 70.5) / 16” (18.5, 21, 23, 25.5, 28)
Sleeve length e: 60 cm (60, 64, 70, 76, 81) / 24” (24, 25, 27.5, 30, 32)
Length f: 47cm (52, 57, 63, 69, 74) / 18.5” (20.5, 22.5, 25, 27, 29)
How much yarn do you need?
I used Tawny Port, Alpaca Silk DK. Yarn composition 50% Baby Alpaca, 50% Mulberry Silk. Each hank has 210m / 230 yd.
For each size, you will need approximately in total: 1100 (1260, 1530, 1870, 2220, 2580) meters
ABBREVIATIONS
Ch – chain
dc – double crochet
fpdc – front post dc
bpdc – back post dc
Slst – slip stitch
St(s) – stitch(es)
R – rounds
** – repeated section.
TENSION
Using a 4 mm crochet hook in dc
17 sts = 10 cm
10 rows = 10 cm
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
STITCH PATTERN
The main stitch pattern of the My PRecious Sweater design is a combination of double crochet stitches and chains, creating a diamond look pattern.
We use a front post and back post double crochet pattern for the neckline, cuffs, and bottom hem ribbing.
PATTERN NOTES
Work the sweater in the round only on the right side;
Every round of the yoke starts with the right increase of the back panel;
Yoke notes:
Work the first increase in a round (ch5, 1dc) in the same ch / 2ch-sp;
Close each round with an slst into the third ch;
Start each round into the first 2ch-sp; slst into the 2ch-sp before starting the round
Body and sleeves notes:
Work the sleeves and body also in the round, only on the right side;
Ch2 at the beginning of each round; ch2 does not count as a first dc;
Close each round with an slst into the first dc;
When you need to start the pattern with a ch (the pattern asks for 1ch on top of the first st at the previous round), you can start the round into the second st or the last st of the previous round; move into the indicated st with an slst; I suggest to alternate;
For sizes L, XL, and XXL start the yoke with the second (size L and XL) or third round in the pattern (size XXL);
Numbers for sizes S, M, L, XL, and XXL are written between brackets. If not, the pattern applies to all sizes.
INSTRUCTIONS
The increase at the beginning of the round will be written in the pattern below as “Inc,” the same as the other 3 increases. Always work the first increase as 5ch, 1dc in the same space.
Start: ch 108 (108, 108, 116, 116, 124)
Close with an slst to make a circle.
Ribbing
R1: 3ch (count as first dc), 1dc in each st around; slst into the third ch
R2: 3ch (counts as first bpdc), 1fpdc in next st, *1bpdc in next st, 1fpdc in next st; *rep. to the end of the round; close the round with slst into the third ch
R3 – R4: Rep. R2
YOKE
R1: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x3 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x2 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R2: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 3 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 2 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R3: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 3 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 2 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R4: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x3 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x2 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R5: *1Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x3times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x2times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R6: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x4 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x3 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R7: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 4 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 3 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R8: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 4 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 3 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R9: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x4 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x3 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R10: *1Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x4times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x3times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R11: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x5 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x4 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R12: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 5 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 4 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R13: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 5 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 4 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R14: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x5 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x4 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R15: *1Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x5times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x4times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R16:*1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x6 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x5 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R17: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 6 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 5 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R18: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 6 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 5 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R19: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x6 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x5 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
For size XS, the YOKE is done. Move to the BODY section.
R20: *1Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x6 times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x5times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R21:*1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x7 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x6 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R22: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 7 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 6 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R23: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 7 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 6 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
For size S the YOKE is done. Move to the BODY section.
Sizes M, L, XL, XXL only
R24: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 7 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x6 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R25: *1Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x7 times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x6times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
For size M the YOKE is done. Move to the BODY section.
Sizes L, XL, XXL only
R26:*1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x8 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x7 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R27: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 8 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 7 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R28: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 8 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 7 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R29: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 8 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x7 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R30: *1Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x8 times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x7times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
For size L the YOKE is done. Move to the BODY section.
Sizes XL, XXL only
R31:*1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x9 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x8 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R32: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 9 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 8 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R33: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 9 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 8 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R34: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 9 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x8 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
For size XL the YOKE is done. Move to the BODY section.
R35: *1Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x9 times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, Inc, 1ch, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x8times, 1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R36:*1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x10 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x9 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R37: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 10 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 7sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next, 1ch, skip 1st) x 9 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R38: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 10 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 9 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
R39: *1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x 10 times, 1Inc, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, (1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st) x9 times*; Rep. from * to * one more time to complete the round.
For size 2XL, the YOKE is done. Move to the BODY section.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
BODY
Work the sleeves and body also in the round, only on the right side;
Ch2 at the beginning of each round; ch2 does not count as a first dc;
Close each round with an slst into the first dc;
When you need to start the pattern with a ch (the pattern asks for 1ch on top of the first st at the previous round), you can start the round into the second st or the last st of the previous round; move into the indicated st with an slst; I suggest to alternate;
Separating round Size XS, S
Start the separating round form where your yarn is, into the right increase of the back panel.
2ch, 1dc in the 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in the next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, *1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; rep. from *to* until you get to the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch11, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc into the next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st, *1dc in next 3sts, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 5sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; rep. from *to* until you get to the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch11, skip the sleeve sts and slst into the first dc.
Separating round Size M, L
Start the separating round form where your yarn is, into the right increase of the back panel.
2ch, 1dc in the 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, *1dc in next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; rep. from *to* until you get to the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch17, skip the sleeves sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, *1dc into the next 9sts, 1ch, skip 1st*; rep. from *to* until you get to the next 2ch-sp, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch17 skip the sleeve sts and slst into the first dc.
Separating round Size XL, 2XL
Start the separating round form where your yarn is, into the right increase of the back panel.
2ch, 1dc in the 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in the next 7sts, *1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 7sts, *; rep. from *to* until you get to the next 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch19, skip the sleeve sts, 1dc into the next 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc into the next 7sts, *1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next st, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc in next 7sts; *rep. from *to* until you get to the next 2ch-sp, 1ch, skip 1st, 1dc into the 2ch-sp, ch19, skip the sleeve sts, and slst into the first dc.
Continuing the BODY
For all sizes
Continue into the established pattern until you reach the desired length or have 21 rounds.
Last round before ribbing:
2ch, 1dc inthe same st, 1dc in next 7sts, dc2tog, *1dc in next 8sts, dc2tog. *rep. until the end of the round.
Next: Repeat R2 of the Ribbing pattern.
SLEEVES
Rejoin yarn at the armpit.
The first round of the sleeve will have the same pattern as the separating round of the body. Work the armpit sts in the required pattern so that the stitch pattern has continuity.
The notes for the body apply to the sleeves as well:
Work the sleeves and body also in the round, only on the right side;
Ch2 at the beginning of each round; ch2 does not count as a first dc;
Close each round with an slst into the first dc;
When you need to start the pattern with a ch (the pattern asks for 1ch on top of the first st at the previous round), you can start the round into the second st or the last st of the previous round; move into the indicated st with an slst; I suggest to alternate;
Continue into the established pattern until you reach the desired length or have 27 rounds.
Last round before ribbing:
2ch, dc2tog until the end of the round.
Next: Repeat R2 of the Ribbing pattern.
TO FINISH
Weave in all loose ends and block to measurements.
You can purchase the easily printable PDF pattern here at the links below. The PDF contains stitch charts also.
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