GAUGE
14 dc and 8.5 rows = 4″ [10 cm].

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.

Notes:
Sweater is worked in one piece from neck down. Garment is divided at underarms and body is then worked to lower edge. Sleeves are worked in rounds down to cuff . Hood is worked last onto neck edge and worked upwards. Ears are worked separately and sewn to Hood.

YOKE
Beg at neck edge, ch 52.

1st row: (WS – Foundation row): 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each of next 6 ch (Front). (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 8 ch (Sleeve). (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 14 ch (Back). (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch. 1 dc in each of next 8 ch (Sleeve). (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch. 1 dc in each of last 8 ch (Front). Turn. 54 dc and 4 ch-2 sps.

2nd row: (Inc row): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout). [1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch-2 sp] 4 times. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn. 62 dc and 4 ch-2 sps. Repeat 2nd row 7 (9-11) times more. 118 (134-150) dc and 4 ch-2 sps.

Note: At this point, there are 17 (19-21) sts for each Front, 26 (30-34) sts for each Sleeve and 32 (36-40) sts for Back.

BODY
1st row: (RS – Dividing row): Ch 3. *1 dc in each dc to next ch-2 sp. 1 dc in next ch-2 sp. Ch 4 for underarm. Skip all sts of nextSleeve. 1 dc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * once more. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn. 70 (78-86) dc and 2 ch-4 sps.

2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each st and ch to end of row. Turn. 78 (86-94) dc.

3rd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn.

Rep last row until Body measures 6 (8-10)” [15 (20.5-25.5) cm] from underarm.
Fasten off .

SLEEVES
Note: Turn at end of each rnd of Sleeve to maintain same texture as Body.

1st rnd: (RS). Join yarn with sl st in 3rd underarm ch. Ch 3 (counts as dc). 2 dc in next ch. 1 dc in each dc of Sleeve. 2 dc in next ch from underarm ch. 1 dc in last ch. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Turn. 32 (36-40) dc.

2nd rnd: (WS – Dec rnd): Ch 3. Dc2tog. 1 dc in each dc to last 2 dc. Dc2tog. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Turn. 30 (34-38) dc.

3rd rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. Turn.

Rep 2nd and 3rd rnds 4 (6-7) times more. 22 (22-24) dc.
Rep 3rd rnd until Sleeve measures 6 (8-9)” [15 (20.5-23) cm] from underarm. Fasten off .

HOOD
1st row: (RS). Working into rem loops of foundation ch, skip fi rst ch. Join yarn with sl st in next ch. Ch 3. 1 dc in each of next 17 ch. (2 dc in next ch) 14 times. 1 dc in each of next 18 ch. Turn. Leave last ch unworked. 62 dc.

2nd row: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Turn.
Rep last row until Hood measures 8″ [20.5 cm] from neck edge. Do not fasten off .

Join top of Hood: Fold last row of Hood in half. Working through both thicknesses, sl st in each st across to join top of Hood.

EARS (make 2)
Ch 5.

1st row: Work 6 tr in 5th ch from hook (skipped ch 4 counts as tr). Turn. 7 tr.

2nd row: Ch 4 (counts as tr. 1 tr in fi rst st (inc made). (2 tr in next st) 6 times. 14 tr.

Fasten off , leaving a long tail. Use tail to sew Ear to Hood, curving Ear into crescent shape as shown in photo.

FINISHING
Sew 4 (5-6) buttons evenly spaced along Left Front. Use coordinating sps between dc sts along Right Front for buttonholes