Shape the Left Front

• 1). Crochet a 4-inch square in single crochet, then count the stitches and rows to check your gauge. This pattern is written for size 6 months, working in a gauge of 12 stitches and 11 rows to 4 inches. Switch to a smaller crochet hook if you have fewer stitches to the inch and a larger hook if you have more.
  
  
• 2). Make a chain of six chain stitches. Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain to the end, a total of five single crochet.
  
  
• 3). Make one chain (chain one). Single crochet in the back loops only of the next five single crochet stitches. Repeat the row until the piece measures 8 inches, about 30 rows.
  
  
• 4). Chain two. Turn the work so that the side is facing up. Single crochet in the end of each row to the end, a total of 30 stitches.
  
  
• 5). Chain two, turn. Single crochet in the second single chain, then in each single crochet to the end of the row, working in back loops only. You've increased one stitch at the neck edge to make a total of 31 stitches.
  
  
• 6). Chain one, turn. Single crochet in each single crochet to the end.
  
  
• 7). Repeat the last two rows four times more for a total of 35 stitches.
  
  
• 8). Chain one, turn. Make one single crochet in 34 stitches. Slip stitch into the last stitch.
  
  
• 9). Chain one, turn. Skip the slip stitch. Single crochet in each stitch to the end, a total of 34 stitches.
  
  
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  Repeat the last two stitches four times more, decreasing one stitch at the neck edge as established until you are working on 30 stitches. End at the bottom edge of the sweater.
  
  

Shape the Underarm

• 1). Chain one, turn. Single crochet in 21 single crochet stitches. Slip stitch in the next stitch.
  
  
• 2). Chain one. Skip the slip stitch. Single crochet in the next single crochet and in each single crochet to the end.
  
  
• 3). Repeat the last two rows twice, reducing one stitch at the underarm edge twice. Work even on 18 stitches for six rows.
  
  
• 4). Chain one, turn. Single crochet to the end.
  
  
• 5). Chain two, turn. Single crochet in the second single crochet from the hook and in each single crochet to the end.
  
  
• 6). Repeat the last two rows twice, increasing one stitch at the underarm edge every two rows. End at the bottom edge of the sweater.
  
  
• 7). Single crochet in 21 stitches. Chain 11 stitches. Turn and single crochet in the second chain from the hook, and in each chain stitch back to the single crochet. Continue in single crochet to the end.
  
  

Shape the Back

• 1). Chain one, turn. Work one single crochet in each single crochet to the last stitch. Slip stitch in the last stitch.
  
  
• 2). Chain one, turn. Skip the slip stitch. Single crochet in each stitch to the end of the row.
  
  
• 3). Repeat the last two rows decreasing one stitch at the neck edge twice.
  
  
• 4). Work even on 34 stitches till back of sweater from underarm edge measures 3 3/4 inches.
  
  
• 5). Work the second half of the sweater to correspond to the first, reversing increases and decreases until you reach the center front.
  
  
• 6). Work five rows of single crochet stitches along the right front opening. Break the yarn and end off.
  
  

Work the Sleeves

• 1). Thread the tapestry needle with a piece of yarn about 12 inches long. Sew the shoulder seams. Break the yarn and weave in the end.
  
  
• 2). Attach the yarn at the bottom of one underarm. Work 34 single crochet stitches evenly spaced around the underarm. Slip stitch into the first single crochet to join the round.
  
  
• 3). Work in rounds for 6 1/2 inches, decreasing 2 stitches every inch evenly spaced. Break the yarn and weave in the end.
  
  
• 4). Repeat to make the other sleeve.
  
  
• 5). Sew buttons evenly spaced on the front right flap of the sweater.