Ami Ana Puppy Sweater Pattern

 Materials Abbrieviations: ch - chain ss - slip stitch st/s - stitch/es dc - double crochet Size 6 crochet hook tr/s - treble/s hlf tr - half treble rpt - repeat incr - increase Wool/yarn (approx. 60 gms) dec - decrease tog - together Scissors American terminology:

dc = single crochet

tr = double crochet

hlf tr = half treble

With Size 6 (5mm or H-8) hook 20 ch loosely, join with ss to first ch forming a ring. (crocheting in the round) Row 1. 2 ch (acts as first tr) then 1 tr in each stitch to end (making 20 trebles in all counting 2 ch), ss to top of 2ch. Row 2. 2 ch as starting ch (or first tr), then one tr in each of next 2 sts - increase in next st or 2 trs in next st. 1 tr in each st, increasing in every 4th st thereafter till end (should have 25 trs incl. Starting ch). Ss to top of 2ch. Row 3. Same as 2nd row but this time increase in every 5th st (should be increasing on top of the increase from the previous row) 30 trs in all including 2ch, ss to top of 2ch. Row 4. Same as 2nd and 3rd rows but this time increase in every 6th st, then ss to top of 2ch (35 trs incl starting ch) Row 5. 2ch, then 1 tr in each st till end - ss to top of 2ch. (35 sts incl 2ch) Row 6. 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 4 sts. Cut and tie off. Skip next 2 sts and then re-attach yarn/wool in next st, 2 ch, 1 tr in each st till you are 2 sts away from original first 5 trs. Row 7. 2 ch, turn, 1 tr in each of next 25 sts, 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 5 sts, 2 ch, ss to top of first 2 ch should have 35 sts in total. Row 8. 2 ch, then 1 tr in each st till end - 35 trs - ss to top of 2 ch. Row 9. 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 5 sts, incr in next st ( 2 trs in next st), incr in every 7th st till end. Ss to top of 2 ch (40 sts). Rows 10-11. Work 2 rows straight, 1 tr in each st. ( 2 ch at the start of each round acts as both the starting ch and as the 1st or “proxy” tr). Row 12. 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 7 sts, incr or 2 trs in next st. Increase in every 8th st till end. Ss to top of 2 ch (45 trs). Row 13-15. Work 3 rows (or 2 depending on the thickness of the yarn/wool you’re using), 1 tr in each st. Row 16. 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 6 sts, dec. or crochet next 2 trs tog. 1 tr in each of next 7 sts, dec, rpt till end, ss to top of 2 ch (40 sts in all). Row 17. 1 row straight, 1 tr in each st till end. Row 18. Decrease row. 2 ch, 1 tr in each of next 5 sts then dec, continue in this way decreasing or crocheting every 7th and 8th tr tog till end . Ss to top of 2 ch (35 sts). Row 19. 1 row straight working 1 tr in each st (35 sts). Row 20. 1 ch, 1 hlf tr (or 1 dc) in each of next 34 sts, ss to top of 1 ch. Rows 21-22. Work 2 more rows like this then finish off. To make collar: Re-attach yarn to front middle of the sweater neck ( front is the side with the two leg holes). Row 1. 1 ch, 1 hlf tr into the front half of each of the next 19 sts. Row 2. 1 ch, turn, 1 hlf tr in each st. Rows 3-4. Rpt twice more. Finish off - 4 rows of hlf trs make up collar. To make leg bands: Re-attach yarn to one of the leg holes. Row 1. 1 ch, 17 dc around leg hole - ss to 1 ch. Row 2. 1 ch, 1 dc in each st, ss to 1 ch. Row 3. Rpt. Finish off. Rpt for other leg hole. ©  2008. This pattern has been designed and created by Ami Ana NZ for personal use only. Items created using this pattern may not be sold or used commercially.