#   Bernat® Cottontots (113g/4 oz): Sizes 6 mos (12 mos, 18 mos, 2 yrs), 3 (3 , 3, 4) balls # Crochet Hook: Size 5.5mm (U.S. I or 9) or size needed to obtain gauge  #  5 Buttons  # Scissors Sizes  Chest Measurement: 6 mos (17 ins [43 cm]); 12 mos (19 ins [48 cm]); 18 mos (21 ins [53.5 cm]); 2 yrs (21.5 ins [54.5 cm]) Finished Chest: 6 mos (21 ins [53.5 cm]); 12 mos (23 ins [58.5 cm]); 18 mos (25 ins [63.5 cm]); 2 yrs (27 ins [68.5 cm]) Abbreviations: beg=beginning, ch=chain, cm=centimeter(s), cont=continue(ity), g=gram(s), inc=increase, in(s)=inch(es), mm=millimeter(s), mos=months, oz=ounce(s), pat=pattern, rem=remain(ing), rep=repeat, RS=right side, sc=single crochet, sl st(s)=slip stitch(es), sp=space(s), st(s)=stitch(es), Yoh=yarn over hook, yrs=years Gauge 15 sts and 14 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in pat The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). Back Ch 40 (44-48-52) Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 39 (43-47-51) sts. 1st row: 1 sc in first sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * to last sc. 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1. Turn. 2nd row: 1 sc in first sc. *Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * to last 2 sc. Ch 1. Miss next sc. 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1. Turn. Last 2 rows form pat. Cont in pat until work from beg measures 6H (7-7I-8H) ins [16.5 (18-19.5-21.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Shape armholes: Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 sts. Ch 1. Pat to last 4 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 31 (35-39-43) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 4H (5-5G-5H) ins [11.5 (12.5-13-14) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off. Left Front **Ch 20 (22-24-26) Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 19 (21-23-25) sts. Proceed in pat as given for Back until work from beg measures 6H (7-7I-8H) ins [16.5 (18-19.5-21.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row.** Shape armhole: Next row: Sl st in each of first 4 sts. Ch 1. Pat to end of row. 15 (17-19-21) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 2H (3-3G-3H) ins [6 (7.5-8-9) cm], ending with RS facing for next row. Neck shaping: 1st row: Pat to last 3 (3-4-4) sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 2nd row: Draw up a loop in each of first 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all 3 loops on hook – sc2tog made. Pat to end of row. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Rep 2nd row once more. 9 (11-12-14) sts. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulders, ending with RS facing for next row and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off. Right Front Work from ** to ** as given for Left Front but do not omit turning ch at end of last row. Shape armhole: Next row: Pat to last 4 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 15 (17-19-21) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 2 1/2 (3-3 1/4-3 1/2) ins [6 (7.5-8-9) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Neck shaping: 1st row: Sl st in each of first 3 (3-4-4) sts. Ch 1. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to end of row. Ch 1. Turn. Rep 2nd row once more. 9 (11-12-14) sts. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures same length as Back to shoulders, ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off. Sleeves Ch 28 (30-30-30) Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 27 (29-29-29) sts. Proceed in pat as given for Back for 3 rows. Next row: (RS. Increase row). 2 sc in first st. Pat to last st. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1. Turn. Work a further 3 rows even in pat. Rep last 4 rows 2 (3-4-5) times more, taking inc sts into pat. 33 (37-39-41) sts. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6 (7H-8-9) ins [15 (19-20.5-23) cm]. Place a marker at each end of last row. Work a further 4 rows even in pat omitting turning ch at end of last row. Fasten off. Hood Ch 76 (78-80-82). Foundation row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 sc in next ch. Rep from * to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn. 75 (77-79-81) sts. Proceed in pat as given for Back for 3 rows. Next row: (RS). Sc2tog over first 2 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Sc2tog over last 2 sts. Ch 1. Turn. Next row: Work even in pat. Rep last 2 rows to 59 (61-63-65) sts. Cont even in pat until work from beg measures 6G (6I-7-7G) ins [16 (17-18-18.5) cm], ending with RS facing and omitting turning ch at end of last row. Shape back seam: Next 6 rows: Sl st in each of first 3 sts. Pat to last 3 sts. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 23 (25-27-29) sts rem. Fasten off. Finishing: Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth and allow cloth to dry. Buttonhole Band: 1st row: With RS of Right Front facing for Her or Left Front facing for Him, work 30 (34-38-46) sc evenly along between neck edge and lower edge. Ch 1. Turn. 2nd row: 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1. Turn. 3rd row: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-6-7) sc. Rep from * 3 times more. Ch 2. Miss next 2 sc. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn. 4th row: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *2 sc in next ch 2 sp. 1 sc in each of next 4 (5-6-7) sc. Rep from * 3 times more. 2 sc in next ch 2 sp. 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1. Turn. 5th row: 1 sc in each sc across. Fasten off. Button Band: Work as given for Buttonhole Band on Left Front for Her or Right Front for Him, omitting all reference to buttonholes. Sew shoulder seams. Fold Hood in half along back seam edge and sew center back seam. Pin shaped edge of Hood to neck opening, beg at center of button or buttonhole bands and matching back seam of Hood to center back neck edge. Sew in Sleeves placing rows above markers along armhole edges of Fronts and Back to form square armholes. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons to correspond to buttonholes. Tip: