Sky Garden Throw

Transform your living space into a cozy oasis with a Sky Garden throw! Whether you're an experienced knitter or just starting out, this project brings a touch of nature-inspired elegance to your home. The Sky Garden throw, with its intricate textures and flowing pattern, evokes the beauty of the tiny colored flowers under a bright, open sky. Perfect for relaxing on a chilly evening or as a statement piece, this throw combines warmth and style in every stripe. Join me as we dive into this knitting adventure, where comfort meets creativity!

Overview:

• Skill level: Easy.
• Instructions style: written instructions + charts.
• Techniques you need to know: knitting in the round, making a magic ring, increasing stitches right-wise and left-wise, knitting a pattern by following a chart, and dropping stitches.

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Baby Flower, 94% acrylic, 6% polyamide, 3.53 oz (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the colors blue (5384), 4 skeins; cream (5431), 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles: size US 8 (5 mm), 24” (60 cm) long, and US 9 (5.5 mm), 32” and 40” (80 and 100 cm) long. 
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Measurements: width = 46" (117 cm), length = 46" (117 cm), approx.

Yardage: 1310- 1315 yards (1195- 1200 m), approx.

Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch and US 8 (5 mm) knitting needles.

Knitting terms: 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• m1L: make one stitch increase left-wise.
• m1R: make one stitch increase right-wise.
• k2tog: knit two stitches together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

With blue yarn and one double pointed needle, make a magic ring and cast on eight sts through it. Divide the eight sts between two needles of the set, then use another needle to knit them into a round.

Round 1: k to end. (8 sts)

Round 2: put a st marker at the beginning of the round, k 1, (m1L, m1R), k 1, repeat to end. (16 sts)

Divide the sixteen sts between four needles of the set.

Round 3 and every odd number round: k to end. 

Rounds 4-8: k to corner, (m1L, m1R), repeat three more times, k to end. (40 sts)

Note: In every round that starts with a slip stitch, move the ring stitch marker one st to the left side, then put it back when you finish the round. 

Round 10: sl st, *yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each one, repeat from * three more times. 

Round 12: switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat three more times. 

Round 14: k 2, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 1, (m1L, m1R), k 1, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 2, repeat three more times. 

Round 16: switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, (m1L, m1R), k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat three more times. 

Round 18: sl st, *yo, ssk, k 6, (m1L, m1R), k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat from * three more times.

Round 20: repeat round 4.

Change to circular knitting needles, size US 8 (5 mm), 24” (60 cm) long.

Round 22: k 3, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 3, repeat three more times.

Round 24: [k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2], (m1L, m1R), repeat the instructions between brackets once, repeat three more times. 

Round 26: [k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 4, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk], k 1, (m1L, m1R), k 1, repeat the instructions between brackets once, repeat three more times. 

Round 28: [k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2], k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, repeat the instructions between brackets once, repeat three more times. 

Round 30: [k 3, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, yo, ssk, k 3], k 3, (m1L, m1R), k 3, repeat the instructions between brackets once, repeat three more times.

Round 32: repeat round 4.

Change to circular knitting needles, size US 9 (5.5 mm), 32” (80 cm) long.

Round 34: sl st, *yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, repeat from * three more times.

Round 36: switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat three more times.

Round 38: k 2, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 4, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 1, (m1L, m1R), k 1, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 4, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 2, repeat three more times.

Round 40: switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, (m1L, m1R), k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat three more times.

Round 42: sl st, *yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, yo, ssk, k 6, (m1L, m1R), k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat from * three more times.

Round 44: repeat round 4.

Round 46: k 3, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 3, repeat three more times.

Round 48: [k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2] twice, (m1L, m1R), repeat the instructions between brackets twice, repeat three more times. 

Round 50: [k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 4, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk] twice, k 1, (m1L, m1R), k 1, repeat the instructions between brackets twice, repeat three more times. 

Round 52: [k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2] twice, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, repeat the instructions between brackets twice, k 2, repeat three more times. 

Round 54: [k 3, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, yo, ssk, k 3] twice, k 3, (m1L, m1R), k 3, repeat the instructions between brackets twice, k 3, repeat three more times.

Round 56: repeat round 4.

Change to circular knitting needles, size US 9 (5.5 mm), 40” (100 cm) long.

General pattern:

Round 58: sl st, *[yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each), repeat the instructions between brackets to 4 sts before corner, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, repeat from * three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end. 

Round 60: [switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each], repeat the instructions between brackets to last 6 sts before corner, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end 

Round 62: [k 2, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 2] repeat the instructions between brackets to 7 sts before corner, k 2, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 1, (m1L, m1R), k 1, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 2, repeat three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end. 

Round 64: [switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each], repeat the instructions between brackets to 8 sts before the corner, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 4, (m1L, m1R), k 4, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end. 

Round 66: sl st, *[yo, ssk, k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each], repeat the instructions between brackets to 8 sts before corner, yo, k2tog, k 6, (m1L, m1R), k 6, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, repeat three more times, work the instructions between brackets to end.

Round 68: repeat round 4.

Round 70: [k 3, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 3], repeat the instructions between brackets to 11 sts before corner, k 3, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2, (m1L, m1R), k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 3, repeat three more times, repeat between brackets to end.

Round 72: [k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2], repeat the instructions between brackets to corner, (m1L, m1R), repeat, repeat three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end.

Round 74: [k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, k 4, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk], repeat the instructions between brackets to 1 sts before corner, k 1, (m1L, m1R) into the strand between sts, k 1, repeat three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end. 

Round 76: [k 2, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, switch the next two sts with the second in front and k each, yo, ssk, k 2] repeat the instructions between brackets to 2 sts before corner, (m1L, m1R) into the strand between sts, k 2, repeat three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end. 

Round 78: [k 3, k2tog, yo, switch the next two sts with the second to the back and k each, yo, ssk, k 3], repeat the instructions between brackets to 3 sts before corner, k 3, (m1L, m1R), k 3, repeat three more times, repeat the instructions between brackets to end.  

Round 80: repeat round 4.

Repeat rounds 58-81 of the general pattern once more.

*With blue yarn, repeat rounds 58-67 once. Cut blue yarn. With white yarn, repeat rounds 68-81 once. Cut white yarn.

Repeat from * once more.

Last rounds:

With white yarn work as follows:

Round 1: p to corner, (m1L, m1R), repeat three more times, p to end.

Round 2: k to end.

Repeat rounds 1-2 three more times. Cut white yarn.

Bind off Round: with blue yarn work as follows:

1. Drop the first stitch and ladder down seven rounds. 
2. Bring the dropped st and the seven strands back to the left needle. k them together to get one st. 
3. *k next st, slip the 2 sts back to left needle and k them together, k 1, repeat eleven more times.
4. Drop the next stitch and ladder down seven rounds. 
5. Repeat step 2.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 five more times. 

The corners: work the same steps of the bind off but repeat step 3 fourteen times instead of eleven. 

Repeat the bind off method for the rest of the sides and corners to the last stitch.

Weave in loose ends. Block if needed.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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Dragonfly Shell dress

Frontside view of the dress

Hello my crochet friends! about three years ago a nice lady had asked me if I could add the instructions to another size for this dress I've designed and posted long ago, and I promised her that I will, unfortunately many circumstances forced me to put a hold on this project that I almost forgot all about it. I am proudly presenting the updated version of the Dragonfly Dress with multiple sizes and fully crocheted skirt, hoping you see and feel the beauty of the design. It is a simple piece with two main parts; the yoke that has the dragonfly pattern, and the skirt, which is worked using the shell pattern. It can be worn by itself during summer, or with a shirt under in cooler weather. This dress is reversible, meaning it's up to you to decide which side - the one with the buttons or the one with non- is the front. In my opinion they both look gorgeous, but if you are curious to know, the original design had the buttons on the back. I wish you pleasant times making this dress with your favorite yarn combo. 

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + charts.
• Sizes: this kids sweater is available in three sizes for kids ages 1-1.5 years, 2-3 years and 4-5 years years old (see detailed measurements below).
• This dress has two parts: an upper part (the yoke), and a lower part (the skirt). The yoke is worked down-up by crocheting stripes each consisting of six rows. The skirt is worked up-down using a shell pattern. The back opening of the yoke has buttons; two in each alternate stripe.
• Follow the instructions for making the buttonholes as written below according to size.

Backside view of the dress

Shell pattern of the skirt

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Materials:

• Suggested yarn: Alize Diva Silky Effect, 100% microfiber acrylic, 3.53 0z (100 g), 350 yards (320 m), the main color is referred to as (A) and the matching color is (B). Size 1-1.5 years: (A) 2 skeins, (B) 1 skein, Size 2-3 years and Size 4-5 years: (A) 3 skeins, (B) 2 skeins.
• Crochet hook, size US D-3 (3 mm).
• Buttons, 0.4 inches (1 cm) in diameter, four for size 1-1.5 years, six for sizes 2-3 years and 4-5 years.
• Tapestry needle.
• Stitch markers.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Chest-bust measurements	Yoke length	Skirt length	Dress length
1-1.5 years	19.5"- 20" (49.5- 51 cm)	6.5" (16.5 cm)	10.75" (27. 5 cm)	17.25" (44 cm)
2-3 years	21.5"- 22" (54.5- 65 cm)	8.25" (21 cm)	12.25" (31 cm)	20.5" (52 cm)
4-5 years	23"- 24" (58.8- 61 cm)	10" (25. 25 cm)	14" (35.75 cm)	24" (61 cm)

Yardage: 

• Size 1-1.5 years: 965- 970 yards (885- 890 m), approx.
• Size 2-3 years: 1065- 1075 yards (975- 980 m), approx. 
• Size 4-5 years: 1195- 1200 yards (1065- 1070 m), approx.

Gauge: 30 sts and 16 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc stitch and hook size US D-3 (3 mm).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• sc: single crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.

Instructions 

Making buttonholes:

There are two buttonholes in every alternate stripe as follows:

Rows 3 and 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc once, skip st, ch 1 (buttonhole), then follow the pattern instructions for the rest of the row.

Rows 4 and 6: follow the pattern instructions of the row to last three sts, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc twice, turn.

Buttonholes location:

Size 1-1.5 years: buttonholes are in the first and third Yarn (A) stripes.

Size 2-3 years: buttonholes are in the second and fourth Yarn (B) stripes.

Size 4-5 years: buttonholes are in the first, third and fifth Yarn (A) stripes. 

Instructions according to size:

Note: Instead of crocheting (ch 3) as instructed at the beginning of each row in the Yoke section, I actually used the (ch 1, dc) method as the first st instead. It makes the sides look tight, less saggy, and neat.

Size 1-1.5 years

Yoke:

First stripe (Yarn A):

Make 148 chs, and work as follows: 

Row 1: dc in the fourth ch from hook, dc in every ch to end, turn. (145 sts)

Row 2: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in dc eight times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc thirteen times, repeat from * to last ten sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc eight times, *skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc thirteen times, repeat from * to last ten sts, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc five times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last thirteen sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc five times, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc five times, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Left Back:

Second stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in dc to end, turn. (31 sts) 

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc thirteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc fifteen times, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn. 

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn. 

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, *dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (31 st)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc six times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc thirteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc eight times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc thirteen times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc three times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc seven times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc four, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc five times, skip st and ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc twice, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc five times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Front:

Second stripe (Yarn B):

Skip thirteen sts after left back, then work as follows: 

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in dc fifty-six times, turn. (57 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, *dc in dc thirteen times, skip st, ch 1, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, *dc in dc thirteen times, skip ch 1, ch 2, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, dc in dc end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc three times, *dc in dc seven times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, repeat from * to last eleven sts, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *dc in dc five times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, repeat from * to last ten sts, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *dc in dc five times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc four in ch 4 space, repeat from * to last ten sts, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (57 st) 

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc six times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc thirteen times, repeat from * to last eight sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc six times, *skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc thirteen times, repeat from * to last eight sts, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc three times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last eleven sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc twice, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc five times, repeat from * to last twelve sts, skip st and ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc twice, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc five times, repeat from * to last twelve sts, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Right Back:

Second stripe (Yarn B):

Skip thirteen sts after front, then work as follows:

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in dc thirty times, turn. (31 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc fifteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc thirteen times, skip ch 1, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc twelve times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc nine times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (31 st)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc eight times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc thirteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc six times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc thirteen times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc five times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc seven times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc three times, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc twice, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc five times, skip st and ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc four times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc five times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Shoulder stripes:

First Row: with yarn (B), and in the beginning of front upper stripe, ch 3 (or make a standing dc), dc in dc twelve times, turn.

Basic Row: ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Repeat the basic row eleven more times. Cut yarn leaving six inches long tail for sewing the stripe into back.

Make the second stripe the same way but into the last thirteen sts of front. 

Weave in loose ends of yoke, sew shoulder stripes into back sides, sew buttons in place, and pin the left back on the right back with five sts overlap. (140) sts

Skirt:

Turn the yoke piece upside down and into the last st of the buttonhole backside st (overlapped the fifth st of buttons side), with yarn (A), start working the skirt as follows:

Round 1: (ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3) into the first st, *skip 3 sts, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) into next st, repeat from * to last three st, skip 3 sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 2: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3) into the ch 2 space, *skip six sts, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) into next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 3: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 2, ch 3, dc 3) into the ch 2 space, *skip six sts, (dc 3, ch 3, dc 3) into next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 4-7: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 8-13: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 2, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, ch 1, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, ch 1, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 14: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, ch 2, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, ch 2, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 15: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip four sts, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip four sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 16-19: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip six sts, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 20: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip six sts, (dc 2, ch 3, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 3, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 21-23: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B), repeat round 4.

Rounds 24-26: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (B). Bind on yarn (A), repeat round 4.

Rounds 27-29: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B), repeat round 8. Cut yarn (B) and weave in loose ends.

Size 2-3 years:

Yoke:

First stripe (Yarn A):

With yarn (A), make 168 chs, and work as follows:

Row 1: dc in the fourth ch from hook, dc in every ch to end, turn. (165 sts)

Row 2: ch 3 (count as first dc), dc in dc nine times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc fifteen times, repeat from * to last eleven sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc nine times, *skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc fifteen times, repeat from * to last sts, eleven skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc six times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc five times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last fifteen sts, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc five times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last fifteen sts, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Second stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in dc to end, turn. 

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc seventeen times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc fifteen times, repeat from * to last to nineteen sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc seventeen times, *skip st, ch 2, dc in dc fifteen times, repeat from * to last to nineteen sts, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc fourteen times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last twenty-two sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc, dc in dc thirteen times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last twenty-three sts, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc thirteen times, *dc 4 in ch 4 space, sc in sc, dc in ch 4 space , dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last twenty-three sts, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in sc, skip ch dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Left Back:

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (35 sts) 

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc seven times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc fifteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc nine times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc fifteen times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc four times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc nine times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc five, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc seven times, skip st and ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc three, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc seven times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Forth stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (35 sts) 

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc fifteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc seventeen, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc twelve times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc thirteen, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc eleven, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Front:

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Skip fifteen sts after left back, then work as follows:

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc sixty-four times, turn. (65 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc seven times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc fifteen times, repeat from * to last nine sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc seven times, *skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc fifteen times, repeat from * to last nine sts, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last twelve sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc three, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last thirteen sts, skip st and ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc three, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last thirteen sts, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Forth stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (65 sts) 

Row 2: ch 3, *dc in dc fifteen times, skip st, ch 1, repeat from * to last sixteen sts, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, *dc in dc fifteen, *skip ch 1 space, ch 2, repeat from * to last sixteen sts, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc twelve times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last twelve sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc eleven, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, repeat from* to last five sts, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc eleven, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to last dc five sts, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Right Back:

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Skip fifteen sts after front, then work as follows:

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc thirty-four times, turn. (35 sts) 

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc nine times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc fifteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc seven times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc fifteen times, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc six times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc nine times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc four, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc seven times, skip st and ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc five, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc seven times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Forth stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (35 sts) 

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc fifteen, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc fourteen times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc eleven, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc thirteen, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Shoulder stripes:

First Row: with yarn (B), and in the beginning of front upper stripe, ch 3 (or make a standing dc), dc in dc fourteen times, turn.

Basic Row: ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Repeat the basic row sixteen more times. Cut yarn leaving six inches long tail for sewing the stripe into back.

Make the second stripe the same way but into the last fifteen sts of front.

Weave in loose ends of yoke, sew shoulder stripes into back sides, sew buttons in place, and pin the left back on the right back with five sts overlap. (160) sts

Skirt:

Turn the yoke piece upside down and into the last st of the buttonhole backside st (overlapped the fifth st of buttons side), with yarn (A), start working the skirt as follows:

Round 1: (ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3) into the first st, *skip 3 sts, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) into next st, repeat from * to last three st, skip 3 sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 2: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3) into the ch 2 space, *skip six sts, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) into next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 3: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 2, ch 3, dc 3) into the ch 2 space, *skip six sts, (dc 3, ch 3, dc 3) into next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 4-7: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 8-15: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 2, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, ch 1, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, ch 1, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 16: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, ch 2, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, ch 2, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 17: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip four sts, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip four sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 18-22: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip six sts, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 23: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip six sts, (dc 2, ch 3, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 3, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 24-26: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B), repeat round 4.

Rounds 27-30: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (B). Bind on yarn (A), repeat round 4.

Rounds 31-34: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B), repeat round 8. Weave in loose ends.

Size 4-5 years:

Yoke:

First stripe (Yarn A):

Make 188 chs, and work as follows:

Row 1: dc in the fourth ch from hook, dc in every ch to end, turn. (185 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc seventeen times, repeat from * to last twelve sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, *skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc seventeen times, repeat from * to last sts, twelve skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc seven times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, repeat from * to last fifteen sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc six times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last sixteen sts, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc six times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last sixteen sts, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Second stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc nineteen times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc seventeen times, repeat from * to last to twenty-one sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc nineteen times, *skip st, ch 2, dc in dc seventeen times, repeat from * to last to twenty-one sts, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc sixteen times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, repeat from * to last twenty-four sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc, dc in dc fifteen times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last twenty-five sts, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc fifteen times, *dc 4 in ch 4 space, sc in sc, dc in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last twenty-five sts, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in sc, skip ch dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in every ch to end, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc seventeen times*, repeat between ** twice, dc in dc eighteen times, repeat between ** four times, dc in dc eighteen times, repeat between ** once, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, *skip st, ch 2, dc in dc seventeen times*, repeat between ** twice, dc in dc eighteen times, repeat between ** four times, dc in dc eighteen times, repeat between ** once, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc seven times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc eleven times*, repeat between ** twice, dc in dc eighteen times, repeat between ** four times, dc in dc eighteen times, repeat between ** once, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Left Back:

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc six times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc five times, turn. (38 sts)

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Forth stripe (Yarn B): 

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (38 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc nineteen, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc fourteen times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc fifteen, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc fourteen, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Fifth stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in every ch to end, turn. (38 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc eight times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc five times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc six times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Front:

Third stripe (Yarn A):

Skip seventeen sts after left back, then work as follows:

Row 5: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc four times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * three times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc five times, turn. (73 sts)

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Forth stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in dc to end, turn. (73 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, *dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 1, repeat from * to last eighteen sts, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, *dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 2, repeat from * to last eighteen sts, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc fourteen times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, repeat from * to last twenty-two sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip three sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc, dc in dc thirteen times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last twenty-three sts, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc thirteen times, *dc 4 in ch 4 space, sc in sc, dc in ch 4 space , dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last twenty-three sts, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in sc, skip ch dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Fifth stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in every ch to end, turn. (73 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc eight times, *skip st, ch 1, dc in dc seventeen times, repeat from * to last ten sts, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc eight times, *skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc seventeen times, repeat from * to last sts, ten skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc five times, *skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, repeat from * to last thirteen sts, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc four times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, repeat from * to last fourteen sts, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Right Back:

Skip seventeen sts after front, then work as follows:

Row 5: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in dc four times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn. (38 sts)

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc six times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Forth stripe (Yarn B):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) in the first dc, dc in dc to end, turn. (38 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc nineteen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc seventeen, skip ch 1 space, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc sixteen times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: dc in the first st, dc in dc thirteen, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc sixteen, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Fifth stripe (Yarn A):

Row 1: ch 3 (or make a standing dc) into the first st, dc in every ch to end, turn. (38 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, dc in dc ten times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 1, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, dc in dc eight times, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc seventeen times, skip st, ch 2, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in dc seven times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc eleven times, skip 3 sts, ch 3, sc in ch 2 space, skip 3 sts, ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, dc in dc four times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc nine times, skip st and ch 3 space, ch 4, sc in sc, skip ch 3 space and next st, ch 4, dc in dc to end, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in dc six times, *dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc nine times, dc four in ch 4 space, dc in sc, dc 4 in ch 4 space, dc in dc to end. Cut yarn.

Shoulder stripes:

First Row: with yarn (B), and in the beginning of front upper stripe, ch 3 (or make a standing dc), dc in dc sixteen times, turn.

Basic Row: ch 3, dc in dc to end, turn.

Repeat the basic row eighteen more times. Cut yarn leaving six inches long tail for sewing the stripe into back.

Make the second stripe the same way but into the last seventeen sts of front. 

Weave in loose ends of yoke, sew shoulder stripes into back sides, sew buttons in place, and pin the left back on the right back with five sts overlap. (180) sts

Skirt:

Turn the yoke piece upside down and into the last st of the buttonhole backside st (overlapped the fifth st of buttons side), with yarn (A), start working the skirt as follows:

Round 1: (ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3) into the first st, *skip 3 sts, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) into next st, repeat from * to last three st, skip 3 sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 2: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 2, ch 2, dc 3) into the ch 2 space, *skip six sts, (dc 3, ch 2, dc 3) into next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 3: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 2, ch 3, dc 3) into the ch 2 space, *skip six sts, (dc 3, ch 3, dc 3) into next ch 2 space, repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 4-7: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 8-17: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 2, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, ch 1, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, ch 1, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 18: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip eight sts, ch 2, (dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, repeat from * to end, skip eight sts, ch 2, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 19: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip four sts, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip four sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 20-24: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip six sts, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Round 25: sl st to first ch 2 space, (ch 3, dc 3, ch 3, dc 4) into the ch 3 space, *skip six sts, (dc 2, ch 3, dc 2) into ch 2 space, *(dc 4, ch 3, dc 4) into next ch 3 space, (dc 2, ch 3, dc 2) into ch 2 space repeat from * to end, skip six sts, sl st to third ch of first ch 3.

Rounds 26-30: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (A). Bind on yarn (B), repeat round 4.

Rounds 31-35: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut yarn (B). Bind on yarn (A), repeat round 4.

Rounds 36-40: sl st to first ch 3 space. Cut (A) yarn. Bind on yarn (B), repeat round 8. Cut yarn (B) and weave in loose ends.

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