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SUPER BULKY

6 CROCHET I SKILL LEVEL: EASY

ABBREVIATIONS
Approx = Approximately Pat = Pattern
Beg = Beginning PM = Place marker
Ch = Chain(s) Rem = Remain(ing)
Cont = Continue(ity) Rep = Repeat
Dc = Double crochet RS = Right side
Hdc = Half double crochet Sc = Single crochet
Hdcbp = Yoh and draw up a loop Scbl = Single crochet in back
around post of next stitch at back loop only
of work, inserting hook from right Sl st = Slip stitch
to left. Yoh and draw through all St(s) = Stitch(es)
loops on hook WS = Wrong side
Hdc2tog = Yoh and draw up a Yoh = Yarn over hook
loop in each of next 2 stitches.
Yoh and draw through all loops
on hook.
MATERIALS
SIZES
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
To fit chest measurement Finished chest
Bernat Softee Chunky Tweeds (10.5 oz/300 g; 316 yds/289 m) XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] XS/S 44" [112 cm]
Contrast A M 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm] M 48" [122 cm]
Chocolate Tweed (11003) 7 7 8 9 9 10 balls L 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm] L 52" [132 cm]
Contrast C XL 44-46" [112-117 cm] XL 56" [142 cm]
Midnight White (11001) 4 4 5 5 6 7 balls 2/3XL 48-54" [122-137 cm] 2/3XL 60" [152.5 cm]
Betnat® Softee Chunky™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 108 yds/99 m) 4/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm] 4/5XL 66" [167.5 cm]
Contrast B GAUGE
Soft Taupe (28011) 5 6 6 7 7 8 balls
8 sts and 8 rows = 4" [10 cm] in pat.
Size U.S. L/11 (8 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Stitch markers. Yarn needle.

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INSTRUCTIONS BODY Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last Back: Shape armholes: 1st row:
The instructions are written for Ribbing: With A, ch 7. 2 rows for pat until work from beg (RS). Skip next 8 (8-8-8-10-12) sts.
smallest size. If changes are necessary 1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. measures 20" [51 cm], ending on a Join appropriate color with sl st
for larger sizes the instructions will 1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. WS row. in next st. Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp as
be written thus ( ). Numbers for 6 sts. sl st. (1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next
each size are shown in the same 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to Divide for armholes and V-neck: dc) 18 (20-22-24-26-28) times.
color throughout the pattern. When end of row. Turn. 1st row: (RS). Ch 2. Hdc2tog. Pat Turn. Leave rem sts unworked.
only one number is given in black, it Rep 2nd row until Ribbing, when across 14 (16-16-18-20-22) sts.
applies to all sizes. slightly stretched, measures 42 (46- Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, cont
48-52-58-64)" [106.5 (117-122- 15 (17-17-19-21-23) sts. in pat on 37 (41-45-49-53-57) sts
Notes: 132-147.5-162.5) cm]. until armhole measures 10 (10-
• Cardigan is worked in one piece Cont as follows for Right Front: 11-11-12-13)" [25.5 (25.5-28-28-
from lower edge to armholes. Set-up 1st row: (RS). With A, ch 1. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 30.5-33) cm], ending on a WS row.
• To change color, work to last Work 85 (93-97-105-117-129) sc 3rd row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. Pat to end Fasten off.
2 loops on hook and draw new evenly across long edge of ribbing. of row. Turn.
color through last 2 loops, then Turn. Rep last 2 rows 1 (3-0-2-3-2) time(s) Left Front: 1st row: (RS). Skip
proceed in new color. 2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to more. 13 (13-16-16-17-20) sts. first 8 (8-8-8-12-16) sts. Join
• Ch 2 at beg of row does not end of row. Join B. Turn. appropriate color with sl st in next
count as st. Next 3 rows: Work even in pat. st. Ch 3 (counts as dc). *1 sc in next
• Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc. Proceed in Stripe Pat as follows: Next row: Ch 2. Hdc2tog. Pat to dc. 1 dc in next sc. Rep from * to last
1st row: (RS). With B, ch 1. 1 sc in end of row. Turn. 2 sts. Hdc2tog. Turn. 15 (17-17-19-
Stripe Pat: first sc. *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next Rep last 4 rows 2 (1-3-2-2-3) time(s) 21-23) sts.
With B – 2 rows. B sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. more. 10 (11-12-13-14-16) sts. 2nd row: Work even in pat.
With A – 2 rows. A 2nd row: Ch 3. *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc 3rd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog.
With B – 2 rows. B in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, cont Turn.
With C – 2 rows. C Join A. Turn. even until armhole measures Rep last 2 rows 1 (3-0-2-3-2) time(s)
With B – 2 rows. B 3rd row: With A, ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. 10 (10-11-11-12-13)" [25.5 (25.5- more. 13 (13-16-16-17-20) sts.
With C – 2 rows. C *1 dc in next sc. 1 sc in next dc. Rep 28-28-30.5-33) cm], ending on a
These 12 rows form Stripe Pat. from * to end of row. Turn. WS row. Fasten off. Next 3 rows: Work even in pat.
First 3 rows of Stripe Pat are Next row: Pat to last 2 sts. Hdc2tog.
complete. Turn.
Rep last 4 rows 2 (1-3-2-2-3) time(s)
more. 10 (11-12-13-14-16) sts.

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Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, cont 2nd row: Ch 3. 1 sc in next hdc. 1 dc FINISHING
even until armhole measures in next sc. *1 sc in next dc. 1 dc in Sew shoulder seams.
10 (10-11-11-12-13)" [25.5 (25.5- next sc. Rep from * to last 2 hdc. 1 sc Collar: 1st row: (RS). Join A with sl st
28-28-30.5-33) cm], ending on a in next hdc. 1 dc in last hdc. Join A. at lower edge of Right Front. Ch 1.
WS row. Fasten off. Turn. Work 1 row of sc evenly up Right
3rd row: With A, ch 2. 2 hdc in first Front, across back neck edge, and 20 - 20 - 22 - 22 - 24 - 25
SLEEVES sc. Pat to last st. 2 hdc in last st. Turn. down Left Front. Turn. 2 2
2 2½
Ribbing: With A, ch 7. (2 sts inc’d). 2nd row: (WS). Ch 2. 1 hdc in each 2 3
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 4th row: Work even in pat. sc to end of row. Turn.
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1 sc in each ch to end of chain. Turn. First 4 rows of Stripe Pat are 3rd row: Ch 2. 1 hdcbp around each SLEEVE 17
6 sts. complete. hdc to end of row. Turn. 22
17
17
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 scbl in each st to Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep last 16½
end of row. Turn. 2 rows 2 (2-4-4-7-13) times more. Rep 3rd row until Collar measures 8" 16

Rep 2nd row until work, when 29 (29-35-35-43-57) sts. [20.5 cm]. Fasten off.
slightly stretched, measures 10 (10- 3
11-11-12-13)" [25.5 (25.5-28-28- Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL Sew in Sleeves placing rows above
10 - 10 - 11 - 11 - 12 - 13
30.5-33) cm]. only: 1st row: Ch 2. 2 hdc in first sc. markers along unworked sts of Front
Pat to last st. 2 hdc in last st. Turn. and Back to form square armholes.
Set-up 1st row: (RS). With A, ch 1. (2 sts inc’d). Sew sleeve seams. 5 - 5½ - 6
6½ - 7 - 8 8 - 9 - 10 5 - 5½ - 6
Work 21 (21-23-23-25-27) sc evenly Next 3 rows: Work even in pat. 11 - 10 - 12 6½ - 7 - 8
across long edge of ribbing. Turn. Rep last 4 rows 5 (5-4-4-2) times 10
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc to end more. 41 (41-45-45-49) sts. 10
11
of row. Join B. Turn. 11
Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, cont even 12
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Proceed in Stripe Pat as follows: on 41 (41-45-45-49-57) sts until 30
4-4-4
1st row: (RS). With B, ch 2. 2 hdc in work from beg measures 20 (20-20- 30
4-5-6
31
first sc. *1 sc in next sc. 1 dc in next 20-19½-19)" [51 (51-51-51-49.5- 31
dc. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 sc in 48) cm], ending on a WS row. PM at 32 BODY 17
33
next sc. 2 hdc in last sc. Turn. 23 (23- each end of last row.
25-25-27-29) sts. Work a further 4 (4-4-4-5-6) rows
even in pat. Fasten off.
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42 - 46 - 48 - 52 - 58 - 64

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