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 (64-
72-84) 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.
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.
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 (12-14-
18) 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 (16-
18½-23)" [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).
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