Bernat Softee Cotton V-Neck Crochet Cover Up

SUPPLIES & TOOLS:

• Bernat Softee Cotton
• XS/M - 3 balls
• L/XL - 4 balls
• 2/5XL - 5 balls
• Size U.S. G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch marker


• MEASUREMENTS:
• To fit bust measurement
• XS/M 28-38"
• L/XL 40-46"
• 2/5XL 48-60"


• FINISHED BUST MEASUREMENT
• XS/M 44"
• L/XL 52"
• 2/5XL 62"


• GAUGE: 16 sc and 20 rows = 4".

DIRECTIONS:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus (). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.
NOTES:
Top is worked sideways.
Front and Back are worked together in 2 halves folded and joined in the middle with row of sc facing RS.
Ch 3 at beg of row counts as dc.
Right and Left Body (make alike)
Ch 207 (217-227) (multiple of 10 ch plus 7).
1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end of chain. Turn. 206 (216-226) sc.
2nd row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 5. Skip next 4 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row  Turn.
3rd row: Ch 3. 4 dc in next ch-5 sp. *Ch 3. 1 sc in next ch-5 sp. Ch 3. 4 dc in next ch-5 st. Rep from * to last sc. 1 dc in last sc. Turn.
4th row: Ch 1. 1 sc in first dc. *Ch 5. Skip next 4 dc. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Ch 5. Skip next sc. 1 sc in next ch-3 sp. Rep from *, ending last rep with: Ch 5. Skip next 4 dc. 1 sc in last dc. Turn.
Rep 3rd and 4th rows until work from beg measures 22 (26-31)", ending on a 3rd row. Fasten off.

FINISHING:
Pin all pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth leaving cloth to dry.
PM on last row of Right Body 22 (23-24)" in from left edge and 18" [45.5 cm] in from right edge. PM on Left Body 18" in from left edge and 22 (23-24)" in from right edge. With WS of pieces facing each other and last rows tog, working through both thicknesses, join Right Body to Left Body with row of sc (which leaves a ridge on RS), leaving center 12 (13-14)" open for Neck.
Fold Body in half with Neck opening at top. Place markers on side edges 11 (12-13)" down from shoulder edge for arm openings and 11" in from side edges between bottom edge and markers.
Fringe: Cut strands of yarn 16" long. Taking 3 strands tog, fold in half and knot into fringe across bottom of Cover Up. Trim fringe evenly.

ABBREVIATIONS:
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
PM = Place marker
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sp(s) = Space(s)
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
WS = Wrong side