MEASUREMENTS

To Fit Size

XS/S (M, L, XL, 2X, 3/4X, 5X) with 6-15” [15-38 cm] of positive ease.  Sample shown has 7” of positive ease. 

Finished Measurements

Sweater is 40 (46, 52, 57.5, 63, 69, 75)” [101.5, 117, 132, 146, 160, 175.5, 190.5 cm] bust circumference and 23 (23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 27)” [58.5, 58.5, 63.5, 63.5, 68.5, 68.5, 68.5 cm] in length.  

Gauge 

2 Stitch Repeats (10 dc + 4 ch-sps) by 8 Rows = 5.75” [15 cm] by 4” [10 cm]; use any size hook to obtain the gauge. 

MATERIALS

Yarn 

Caron, Macchiato Cake Yarn, (80% acrylic/ 20% wool, 481 yds / 440 m, 8 oz/ 227 g, CYCA #5 bulky) –  2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) cakes. Sample color – Soulful

Hook

Size J/10 [6.0 mm] or size needed to obtain gauge. 

Notions 

Tapestry needle, Stitch Marker, Basic Blocking Supplies

ABBREVIATIONS

Ch – Chain(s) 

Dc – Double Crochet 

Fsc – Foundation Single Crochet (see special stitches)

RS – Right Side 

Sc – Single Crochet

Sl st – Slip Stitch

Sp(s) – Space(s) 

St(s) – Stitch(es)

Tch – Turning Chain

WS – Wrong Side

SPECIAL STITCHES 

⭐️ Foundation Single Crochet (fsc): 

First fsc: Ch 2, insert hook into 2nd ch from hook, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (forming a chain), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (forming the single crochet)

Next fsc: Insert hook into base of previous stitch (in the “chain” space), yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 1 loop on hook (forming a chain), yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook (forming the next single crochet).  Repeat directions for desired amount of sts.

⭐️ Stacked Double Crochet (Stacked Dc): (Do not ch 1 prior to making the first sc) Sc in first stitch, insert hook in between two legs of the base, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook.

⭐️Single Crochet 2 Together (Sc2tog): *Insert hook into indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop; repeat from * in next stitch indicated, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

⭐️Double Crochet 2 Together (Dc2tog): *Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * in next indicated st, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

⭐️Double Crochet Treble Crochet Together (Dctrtog): Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook,  yarn over hook twice, insert hook into next indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn over and draw through all 3 loops on hook. 

⭐️Neck Decrease: *Yarn over hook, insert hook into indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * in next indicated st, yarn over hook twice, insert hook into next indicated st, yarn over and pull up a loop, [yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook] twice, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. 

⭐️Split Single Crochet (split sc): Insert hook into indicated stitch between the two legs of the stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through both loops on hook. 

SCHEMATIC 

STITCH PATTERN DIAGRAM

NOTES

• Directions are for size XS/S; changes for sizes M, L, XL, 2X, 3/4X, 5X are in parentheses. When only one number is given then that number applies to all sizes.
• Sweater is oversized.  If you prefer a tighter fit, pick a size closer to your bust circumference. Sample is shown is the Large size on a 45” bust. 
• 1 Stitch Repeat is 2 ch-sps + 1 sc + 5 dc that is repeated across Row 1 or 5. 
• Sweater is worked in panels and seamed.  Then the collar, ribbing, and sleeves are crocheted onto the sweater. 

VIDEO TUTORIAL

• How to Read Crochet Diagrams >> Click Here for Video Help <<
• Weave in Ends >> Click Here for Video Help <<
• Wet Blocking >> Click Here for Video Help <<
• Stacked Double Crochet >> Click Here for Video Help <<

Day 1 Video: https://youtu.be/51PKkUZE4KU

TURKEY TROT 2023 CROCHET SWEATER PATTERN DAY 1

GAUGE

Follow the directions in the video tutorial for Day 1 to check your gauge as you are working today.

BACK

Set-up Row: 71 (81, 91, 101, 111, 121, 131) fsc. 

Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next 5 sc, ch 2, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn — 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) stitch repeats [or 14 (16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26) ch-2 sps]

Row 2: Stacked dc in first sc, *ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, sc in next 5 dc, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn. 

Row 3: Stacked dc in first dc, * 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc; repeat from * across, turn. 

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in next 3 dc, *ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp**, sc in next 5 dc; repeat from * across to last 3 dc ending at **, sc in last 3 dc, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *ch 2, skip 2 sc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * across, turn.

Repeat Rows 2-5 of Back  4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5) more times- 21 (21, 21, 21, 25, 25, 25) total rows not including set-up row.

Take a break and get ready for Day 2!