Becca Kid's Sweater

A Free Crochet Pattern 

A while back did any of you take advantage of the Lionbrand mystery boxes? I did. I got one of the light boxes. When I saw the ice cream yarn I knew just what I wanted to do with it. Make a sweater for my daughter. I ended up having just the right amount of yarn, 3 skeins. The speckles are just the right amount to make it more interesting. I always love something with a bit of texture, and I think this stitch pattern is perfect.

I wanted a sweater that was really easy to construct, and seamless on the sides. The only seams in this whole sweater are at the shoulders, and the top of the hood. Because there is not a lot of seaming this sweater works up quick and it is easy to adjust the sizing to just how you want it.

I also want to remind you that there is a stitch tutorial for the stitch used in this sweater you can find it here: lateral braid stitch.

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This is a free crochet pattern found right here on Designs by Diligence. Just keep scrolling down to read the pattern. If you would like to purchase an ads free, printer friendly PDF you can through my Ravelry Pattern Store for $3.00
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Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Lion Brand Ice cream yarn: 100% acrylic, 100g/ 3.5 oz, 390 yrd, 360m, 3 light, color sprinkles sherbet 304 (3 balls needed for size 8-10)
Hook: F/5 3.75mm
Notions: yarn needle
Size: youth large 8- 10 years (32 inch chest circumference, 21 inch length)

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Gauge: 15 dc X 8 rows equals 4 X 4 inches
Stitches Used: ch, dc, foundation dc, lateral braid stitch (I made a tutorial for the stitch, just follow the link), sc
Special stitches:

•  Lateral braid stitch: yarn over, insert your hook right under the v of the stitch you just finished stitching into, and around the post of the next stitch. so it looks like you are straddling both "v's",
  yarn over, pull hook back through the stitches, yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over, pull through 2 loops 

Notes: The pattern is worked from the bottom up.
Copyright:
Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Pattern Instruction

Row 1 (wrong side): Make 119 foundation dc or ch 121, dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch for a total of 119 dc.
Row 2 (right side): Ch 3, (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, 2 dc in the next st, {sk dc, 2 dc in next dc} repeat to last 3 dc, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the last 2 dc. (119 sts)
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, lateral braid st in each dc. (119 sts)
Row 4- Row 27: Repeat rows 2 and 3
do not finish off

Separation of sleeves for right front 

Row 28: Repeat row 2 for a total of 27 stitches. 

Rows 29- 37: Repeat rows 3 and 2. Finishing on a row 3. (27 stitches)

at the end of row 37 finish off. 

Separation of back

Row 28: With right side facing you, skip 5 sts on row 27, ch 3, 2 dc in the next st, {sk dc, 2 dc in next dc} repeat to last 3 dc, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the last 2 dc. (55 sts)

Rows 29-37: Repeat rows 3 and 2.  Finishing on a row 3. (55 stitches)

at the end of row 37 finish off. 

Separation for Left front

Row 28: With right side facing you, skip 5 sts on row 27, ch 3, 2 dc in the next st, {sk dc, 2 dc in next dc} repeat to last 3 dc, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the last 2 dc. (27 sts)

Rows 29-37: Repeat rows 3 and 2. Finishing on a row 3.  (27 stitches)

at the end of row 37 finish off.

Seam Shoulders

With front sides facing each other, fold the front sides in so that they are touching the back piece. See picture for reference. Sew together the top shoulder seams for 13 stitches on each side with a wip stitch.

Sweater Hood

Row 1: Starting with right side facing up, attach yarn at corner of row 37 and ch 3,  (counts as dc), 2 dc in the next st, {sk dc, 2 dc in next dc} repeat {to} t the last 3 sts, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the last 2 dc. (63 sts) Note: Depending on your seams your count might be a little different from mine, and that's okay just so long as you are ending with the last 3 sts the same.

Row 2(wrong side): Ch 3, turn, lateral braid st in each dc. (63 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3,turn, 2 dc in the next st, {sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st} repeat 13 times, sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the next 2 sts,  (77 sts)

Row 4: Repeat row 2 (77 sts)

Row 5: Ch 3, (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, 2 dc in the next st, {sk dc, 2 dc in next dc} repeat to last 3 dc, sk 1 dc, dc in each of the last 2 dc. (77 sts)

Row 6- 23: Repeat row 4 and 5. (77 sts)

Row 24: Ch 1, turn, fold the row in half and working through both halves of the row, sl st in each of the stitches across for a total of 39 times.

Finish off.

Sleeves (same on both sides)

Row 1 (front side): Attach yarn in the 3rd stitch of the 5n open sts from row 27, ch 1, sc in the same stitch, sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in each post of the next 24 sts for a total of 48 sts, sc in the next 2 sts, sl st into the starting sc. (53 sts)

Row 2(wrong side): Ch 3, turn, lateral braid st in each dc, add a lateral braid stitch to starting ch, for an extra st. (54 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp, (sk 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st) repeat (to), {sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st} repeat {to} 19 times, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, sk 2 sts, sl st into the starting st. (50 sts)

Row 4: Ch 3, turn, lateral braid st in each dc, sl st into starting st (50 sts)

Row 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in the same space, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, {sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st} repeat {to} 20 times, sk 2 sts, sl st into starting st. (48 sts)

Row 6: Repeat row 4 (48 sts)

Row 7: Ch, 3, turn, dc in the same sp, {sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st} repeat {to} 21 times, sk 1 st, sl st into starting st. (48 sts)

Row 8: Repeat row 4 (48 sts)

Row 9: Repeat row 7 (48 sts)

Row 10: Repeat row 4

Row 11: Ch 3, turn, dc in the same space, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, {sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st} repeat {to} 19 times, sk 2 sts, sl st into starting st. (46 sts)

Row 12- 25: Repeat rows 6 and 7 (46 sts)

Row 26: Repeat row 4 (46 sts)

Row 27: Ch 3, turn, dc in the same space, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, {sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st} repeat {to} 18 times, sk 2 sts, sl st into starting st. (44 sts)

Row 28: Repeat row 4 (44 sts)

Row 29: Ch 3, turn, dc in the same space, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in the next st, {sk 1 st, 2 dc in the next st} repeat {to} 17 times, sk 2 sts, sl st into starting st. (42 sts)

Row 30- 34: Repeat rows 6 and 7 (42 sts)

Rows 34- 38: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and sc in each st, sl st into first st.

Finish off. Repeat on the second sleeve.

Sweater Edging Band

Round 1: Attach yarn at right front corner (with the front side facing up), ch 1, (sc, ch1,  sc) in same st, 2 sc in each st post around the right front, hood and left front, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the corner st, 1 sc in each st of beginning row, sl st in beg. sc.

Round 2-5: Sc in each sc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch st.

Finish off. Weave in your ends.

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Crochet Tutorial for the Lateral Braid Stitch

A Free Crochet Pattern and Tutorial 

I'm going to be coming out with a new child's sweater pattern soon. Have you seen it on Instagram?  In the pattern there is a stitch that might be unfamiliar to some of you so I wanted to have a quick tutorial for how to execute the stitch.

As always with my tutorials when you are done you will have a finished dishcloth to use or gift.

The stitch is a modified front post double crochet stitch. That's a mouthful. I asked around a little to see if there was a name for this stitch and there was no determined answer. Moogly has a video tutorial where she calls this stitch the Shallow Post Double Crochet. But she made the name up too. So I am calling the stitch the Lateral Braid Stitch. If someone comes along and says what the name is I will go back and change.

I wanted the look of a knitted lateral braid for the sweater. I felt that this stitch had the definition and texture that I was looking for.  So without further ado.

The Lateral Braid Stitch. 

Like I said earlier this is a modified Front post Double crochet, so you will start the stitch just like any double crochet stitch.

• a yarn over
• insert your hook right under the v of the stitch you just finished stitching into, and around the post of the next stitch. so it looks like you are straddling both "v's"

• yarn over
• pull hook back through the stiches
• yarn over
• pull through 2 loops

• yarn over
• pull through 2 loops 

Some things to think about when you are making the dishcloth pattern below. 

• Make sure you are keep watch of your stitch count. This stitch is easy to make one too many, or be short a stitch, because of going into the last stitch just made. 
• The lateral braid shows up on the wrong side of the fabric
• This stitch really only works when you are turning after each row. I tried this going in the round and it did not have the same look. 

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Dishcloth Pattern

Designer: Julia Schwartz 

Yarn: worsted cotton yarn 2 colors 1 skein of the main color and scraps of the second color.

Hook: H/8 5mm
Notions: tapestry needle, cable needle
Size: 4 by 4 by 4 inches
Gauge: 13 sc and 14 rows (not really needed for this pattern)

Copyright: 
Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Row 1: Ch 18, sk 3 chs (counts as first dc), dc in the next 14 chs. (15 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc), lateral braid stitch in the next 14 sts. (15 sts)

Row 3- 8: repeat row 2. 

Edging:

Ch 1, {rotate your work so you will work down the side, 2 sc in each of the dc posts, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the corner st, rotate your work again,  sc in each dc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the corner sp} repeat {to}. 

Finish off. 

Weave in your ends.  

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Wellsley Cowl

A Free Knitting Pattern

The Wellsley Hat now has its best friend at its side. When designing these two best friends I actually started with the cowl, and made the hat second. I asked my Instagram friends which pattern they wanted to see first and they said the Hat so that is what I started with.

I feel that the Cowl is a little bit easier than the hat because you are not picking up new stitches anywhere. The thing that I love about this pattern is the versatility. It would be pretty easy to make it bigger or smaller to meet your needs, and again the yarn is just so super soft.

I usually have my patterns ready on Monday/ Tuesday but a lot of crazy has happened this week, and we are moving back to the States at the end of the month. I wanted to get this pattern out to you sooner rather than later so I can concentrate on getting everything packed up for the move. In the next coming weeks I'll be able to share more with you about where my family is headed and what we will be up to, but I'm excited to be starting this next chapter.

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The paid pattern will include everything in this blog post plus charts to help you complete this pattern.

Don't forget to check out the companion hat pattern here!

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Pattern

Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn. Model used Lion brand Yarn: Heartland color Sequoia 100% acrylic 142 g/ 230m 4 medium
Needles: 9/ 5.5mm
Notions: yarn needle for sewing up the seams
Gauge: 16 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
Size:
Stitches used: k, p, RT, LT, k2tog, k2togb ( knit 2 together though the back loop), PM (place marker)
Special Stitches:

• Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 
• Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete. 

Notes: The k4 at the front and back of each row is the ribbing of the cowl.

****Edit 10/10/2018 Row 1 was corrected to say K4, p26, k4****

Copyright
Julia Schwartz. Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact Julia.diligence@gmail.com.


Instructions

Cast on 34 sts using the long tail cast on.
Row 1 and every odd numbered row: K4, p26, k4
Row 2: k4, k, (LT) x 2, k6, RT, LT, k6, (RT) x 2, k, k4 Row 4: k4, k2, (LT) x 2, k4, RT, k2, LT, k4, (RT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 6: k4, k3, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 8: k4, k4, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 10: k4, k5, LT, (RT) x 2, k4, (LT) x 2, RT, k5, k4 Row 12: k4, k6, (RT) x 2, k6, (LT) x 2, k6, k4 Row 14: k4, k5, (RT) x 2, LT, k4, RT, (LT) x 2, k5, k4 Row 16: k4, k4, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 18: k4, k3, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 20: k4, k2, (RT) x 2, k4, LT, k2, RT, k4, (LT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 22: k4, k, (RT) x 2, k6, LT, RT, k6, (LT) x 2, k, k4 Row 24: k4, (RT) x 2, k18, (LT) x 2, k4 Row 26: k4, (LT) x 2, k18, (RT) x 2, k4

Repeat rows 1- 26 for 4 repeats

Row 105: k4, p, k4 Row 106: k4, k, (LT) x 2, k6, RT, LT, k6, (RT) x 2, k, k4 Row 108: k4, k2, (LT) x 2, k4, RT, k2, LT, k4, (RT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 110: k4, k3, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 112: k4, k4, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 114: k4, k5, LT, (RT) x 2, k4, (LT) x 2, RT, k5, k4 Row 116: k4, k6, (RT) x 2, k6, (LT) x 2, k6, k4 Row 118: k4, k5, (RT) x 2, LT, k4, RT, (LT) x 2, k5, k4 Row 120: k4, k4, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k2, (RT) x 2, (LT) x 2, k4, k4 Row 122: k4, k3, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, (RT) x 2, k2, (LT) x 2, k3, k4 Row 124: k4, k2, (RT) x 2, k4, LT, k2, RT, k4, (LT) x 2, k2, k4 Row 126: k4, k, (RT) x 2, k6, LT, RT, k6, (LT) x 2, k, k4 Row 128: k4, (RT) x 2, k18, (LT) x 2, k4 Row 130: k4, k2togb, LT, k18, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 132: k4, k2togb, LT, k16, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 134: k4, k2togb, LT, k14, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 136: k4, k2togb, LT, k12, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 138: k4, k2togb, LT, k10, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 140: k4, k2togb, LT, k8, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 142: k4, k2togb, LT, k6, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 144: k4, k2togb, LT, k4, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 146: k4, k2togb, LT, k2, RT, k2tog, k4 Row 148: k4, k2togb, LT, RT, k2tog, k4
Row 149: k Row 150: k4, k2togb, k2tog, k4
Row 151: k Row 152: k Row 153: k
Bind off.
Seam up your ends so that the triangle piece is overlapping starting at row 128.
Sew the under side of the long side and Sew the top side of the short side.
Add a button.
Weave in any extra ends.

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