The Mariposa Summer Sweater
After a very lengthy incubation period, I’m so excited to finally put this adorable butterfly filet crochet sweater, the Mariposa Summer Sweater, out there for you all to see!
I’ve actually had this project completed for quite some time, but had difficulty finding the time to write the pattern and take the pictures. You know, lack of time to work in the age of Covid-19. Maybe, in the end, the delay was a blessing because I get to share it at just the time when the magic of the butterflies is in full swing, a supreme inspiration.
I adore butterflies and we’ve planted our garden (and renovate it yearly) to try to attract more butterflies and bees and various other species of insects. What says summer time more than those graceful little creatures? That’s why I knew I wanted a cute filet crochet sweater with a butterfly and a lot of boho vibes.
If you’re familiar with filet crochet, this should be an easy sweater. If you aren’t familiar with filet, this may be a good and easy project to start with. Essentially, filet crochet is just a series of holes and solid blocks using double crochet, so the work is really in keeping track of where you are in the chart and very little else 🙂 If you need guidance on filet, there is no shortage of videos and tutorials online to help you out.
I chose a # 2 light weight yarn (Premier Cotton Fair) as I love how thin and airy this yarn can be. The Cotton Fair yarn is a cotton and acrylic blend, so there’s a little give, good drape but not a lot of stretching. Stretching and filet don’t mix so well, haha!
This oversized fitting boho butterfly filet crochet sweater features an off-the-shoulder or wide boat neck and 3/4 sleeves. You’ll love making this project and love wearing it even more.
For more sweater patterns, check out my Laurentian Cardi, Lindy Sweater or Meadow Pullover!
LET’S GET MAKING! Scroll down for the FREE pattern for this butterfly filet crochet sweater OR you can PURCHASE the Ad-Free, printable version from my Etsy store HERE
| SUPPLY LIST |
| 4 mm hook Any Category 2 yarn (Yarn Used: Premier Cotton Fair in Cocoa, 317 yards/290 meters per skein) Approx yardage: S & XS use 3 skeins (951 yards/870 meters), L & M use 4 skeins (1268 yards/1160 meters), XL & 2XL use 5 skeins (1585 yards/1450 meters), 3XL & 4XL use 6 skeins (1902 yards/1740 meters), 5XL uses 7 skeins (2219 yards / 2030 meters) Scissors Tapestry needle |
| STITCHES / ABBREVIATIONS |
| This is a filet sweater and, as such, it’s helpful to be familiar with the technique involved in filet crochet. If you are unfamiliar, you can find many videos online which will assist you in learning how to do filet and also how to read a chart. YO – yarn over CH – chain ST – stitch SK ST – skip stitch DC – double crochet |
| SIZES |
| The Mariposa Summer Sweater comes in XS to 5XL |
| FINISHED MEASUREMENTS |
| Since this is an unfitted and oversized sweater, the measurements given below are for the width and length of the garment only. The sweater is intended to fit loosely with a few inches of additional room in the width, making it an oversized style. XS – 19” width, 44.5” length S – 20” width, 47.5” length M – 23” width, 50” length L – 25” width, 52.5” length XL – 28” width, 55.5” length 2XL – 29” width, 58” length 3XL – 32” width, 58” length 4XL – 34” width, 58” length 5XL – 36” width, 58” length |
| GAUGE |
| 22 Stitches x 12 rows = 4” x 4” |
| DIFFICULTY LEVEL |
| Intermediate |
| PATTERN AND SIZING NOTES |
| – This boho butterfly crochet sweater is done in filet style and as such, the pattern is explained in terms of holes and solid blocks. Mostly we will count the holes, since it’s easier to count than the individual stitches themselves – When referencing the graph for the butterfly portion of the sweater, the first solid block will always be counted as 3 stitches, the remaining will be 2 – The CH at the beginning of every row is being counted as the first post stitch – The stitch count and “holes” count will be indicated in parentheses at the end of the rows (in reference to rows that do not have the butterfly filet in them) – This filet crochet sweater is done as a large rectangle with a neck hole created in the middle. The sleeves are then crocheted out from the sides at an even interval from either side of middle (middle is where the neck hole is). The sweater is then seamed down the sleeve, through the arm pit and down the side. Very simple assembly. – The butterfly filet is the same size on all sizes in the patterns, adjusting for more or less rows and stitches around the butterfly to make the various sizes. The butterfly is 28 rows in height and 71 stitches (35 ‘holes’) in width |
**EACH SIZE IS LISTED SEPARATELY
SIZE XS
**50 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 50 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 102 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (102 ST, 51 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (102 ST, 51 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 14: repeat row 2 to the end of the 14th row (102 ST, 51 holes)
FS Rows 15 to 42: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 26th hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (102 ST)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 15, for this size would be
**Make 20 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 20 holes
FS Rows 43 to 50: repeat row 2 to the end of the 50th row (102 ST, 51 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 9 holes, then CH 66 and SK ST x 66 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 9 holes for the row (102 ST)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (102 ST, 51 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 50: repeat row 2 to the end of the 50th row (102 ST, 51 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 20 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 82 ST or 41 holes. (82 ST, 41 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (82 ST, 41 holes)
Row 3 to 20: repeat row 2 to the end of the 20th row (82 ST, 41 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 3 to 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
Weave in your ends and voila, an incredibly wearable boho filet crochet sweater featuring one of the most amazingly beautiful creatures of all – the butterfly!
SIZE SMALL
**54 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 54 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 110 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (110 ST, 55 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (110 ST, 55 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 16: repeat row 2 to the end of the 16th row (110 ST, 55 holes)
FS Rows 17 to 44: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 28th hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (110 ST)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 17, for this size would be
**Make 22 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 22 holes
FS Rows 45 to 54: repeat row 2 to the end of the 54th row (110 ST, 55 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 11 holes, then CH 66 and SK ST x 66 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 11 holes for the row (110 ST)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (110 ST, 55 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 54: repeat row 2 to the end of the 50th row (110 ST, 55 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 20 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 82 ST or 41 holes. (82 ST, 41 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (82 ST, 41 holes)
Row 3 to 20: repeat row 2 to the end of the 20th row (82 ST, 41 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 3 to 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
Weave in your ends and voila, an incredibly wearable boho filet crochet sweater featuring one of the most amazingly beautiful creatures of all – the butterfly!
SIZE MEDIUM
**58 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 58 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 122 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (122 ST, 61 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (122 ST, 61 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 18: repeat row 2 to the end of the 18th row (122 ST, 61 holes)
FS Rows 19 to 46: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 31st hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (122 ST)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 19, for this size would be
**Make 25 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 25 holes
FS Rows 47 to 58: repeat row 2 to the end of the 58th row (122 ST, 61 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 13 holes, then CH 70 and SK ST x 70 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 13 holes for the row (122 ST)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (122 ST, 61 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 58: repeat row 2 to the end of the 50th row (122 ST, 61 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 22 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 90 ST or 45 holes. (90 ST, 45 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (90 ST, 45 holes)
Row 3 to 26: repeat row 2 to the end of the 26th row (90 ST, 45 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 3 to 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
Weave in your ends and voila, an incredibly wearable boho filet crochet sweater featuring one of the most amazingly beautiful creatures of all – the butterfly!
SIZE LARGE
**62 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 62 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 130 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (130 ST, 65 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (130 ST, 65 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 20: repeat row 2 to the end of the 20th row (130 ST, 65 holes)
FS Rows 21 to 48: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 33rd hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (130 ST)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 21, for this size would be
**Make 27 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 27 holes
FS Rows 49 to 62: repeat row 2 to the end of the 62nd row (130 ST, 65 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 15 holes, then CH 70 and SK ST x 70 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 15 holes for the row (130 ST)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (130 ST, 65 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 62: repeat row 2 to the end of the 62nd row (130 ST, 65 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 22 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 90 ST or 45 holes. (90 ST, 45 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (90 ST, 45 holes)
Row 3 to 26: repeat row 2 to the end of the 26th row (90 ST, 45 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 3 to 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
Weave in your ends and voila, an incredibly wearable boho filet crochet sweater featuring one of the most amazingly beautiful creatures of all – the butterfly!
SIZE XL
**66 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 66 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 142 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (142 ST, 71 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (142 ST, 71 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 22: repeat row 2 to the end of the 22nd row (142 ST, 71 holes)
FS Rows 23 to 50: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 36th hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (142 ST)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 23, for this size would be
**Make 30 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 30 holes
FS Rows 51 to 66: repeat row 2 to the end of the 66th row (142 ST, 71 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 17 holes, then CH 74 and SK ST x 74 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 17 holes for the row (142 ST)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (142 ST, 71 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 66: repeat row 2 to the end of the 66th row (142 ST, 71 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 24 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 98 ST or 49 holes. (98 ST, 49 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (98 ST, 49 holes)
Row 3 to 30: repeat row 2 to the end of the 30th row (98 ST, 49 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
– Weave in your ends and voila!
SIZE 2XL
**70 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 70 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 150 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (150 ST, 75 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (150 ST, 75 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 24: repeat row 2 to the end of the 24th row (150 ST, 75 holes)
FS Rows 25 to 52: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 38th hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (150 ST)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 25, for this size would be
**Make 32 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 32 holes
FS Rows 53 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (150 ST, 75 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 19 holes, then CH 74 and SK ST x 74 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 19 holes for the row (150 ST)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (150 ST, 75 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (150 ST, 75 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 24 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 98 ST or 49 holes. (98 ST, 49 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (98 ST, 49 holes)
Row 3 to 30: repeat row 2 to the end of the 30th row (98 ST, 49 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
– Weave in your ends and voila!
SIZE 3XL
**70 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 70 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 170 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (170 ST, 85 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (170 ST, 85 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 24: repeat row 2 to the end of the 24th row (170 ST, 85 holes)
FS Rows 25 to 52: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 43rd hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (170 ST)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 25, for this size would be
**Make 37 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 37 holes
FS Rows 53 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (170 ST, 85 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 24 holes, then CH 74 and SK ST x 74 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 24 holes for the row (170 ST, 85 holes)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (170 ST, 85 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (170 ST, 85 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 26 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 106 ST or 53 holes. (106 ST, 53 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (106 ST, 53 holes)
Row 3 to 30: repeat row 2 to the end of the 30th row (106 ST, 53 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
– Weave in your ends and voila!
SIZE 4XL
**70 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 70 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 190 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (190 ST, 95 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (190 ST, 95 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 24: repeat row 2 to the end of the 24th row (190 ST, 95 holes)
FS Rows 25 to 52: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 48th hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (190 ST, 95 holes)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 25, for this size would be
**Make 42 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 42 holes
FS Rows 53 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (190 ST, 95 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 29 holes, then CH 74 and SK ST x 74 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 29 holes for the row (190 ST, 95 holes)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (190 ST, 95 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (170 ST, 85 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 28 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 114 ST or 57 holes. (114 ST, 57 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (114 ST, 57 holes)
Row 3 to 30: repeat row 2 to the end of the 30th row (114 ST, 57 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides.
– Weave in your ends and voila!
SIZE 5XL
**70 rows for front, 1 row for neck hole, 70 rows for back so FS = Front Side, NR = Neck Row and BS = Back Side
**The last stitch in every row will always go in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row
FRONT AND BACK SIDES:
With your 4mm hook, CH 210 + 4 to turn
FS Row 1: Starting in the 6th CH from the hook, [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (210 ST, 105 holes)
FS Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last ST in to the 3rd CH of the CH 4 from the previous row (210 ST, 105 holes)
FS Rows 3 to 24: repeat row 2 to the end of the 24th row (210 ST, 105 holes)
FS Rows 25 to 52: complete the butterfly chart (counting out from your middle ‘hole’ which is the 53rd hole) with your filet holes on either side of the butterfly for the row (210 ST, 105 holes)
For example, the first row of the butterfly, or row 25, for this size would be
**Make 47 holes, make 1 solid block, complete 9 holes, make 1 solid block, make 47 holes
FS Rows 53 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (21 ST, 105 holes)
NR 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] until you have completed 29 holes, then CH 74 and SK ST x 74 then continue on with [ to ] to complete the other 29 holes for the row (210 ST, 105 holes)
BS Row 1: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row (210 ST, 105 holes)
BS Rows 2 to 70: repeat row 2 to the end of the 70th row (210 ST, 105 holes)
SLEEVES:
– Lay your piece right side facing up (you).
– On both sides of the piece, mark the hole in your neck line row.
– Count out 30 holes on either side and mark those holes. Your sleeves will start and end in the stitches on the outsides of these marked holes. Remove the marker in the neck line row.
Row 1: In the ST to the right of the marked hole, tie on your yarn, CH 4, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to the ST on the left of your other marked hole on the left. This will be 122 ST or 61 holes. (122 ST, 61 holes)
Row 2: CH 4 & turn, SK the first ST then [DC, CH 1 & SK ST, DC] and repeat [ to ] to end of row, placing your last post ST in to the CH 4 from the previous row (122 ST, 61 holes)
Row 3 to 30: repeat row 2 to the end of the 30th row (122 ST, 61 holes)
ASSEMBLY:
– Turn the piece inside out, with the wrong side facing you.
– Taking a 4 foot piece of yarn, whip stitch the seam together in one continuous line, starting from the end of each sleeve, through the armpit and down the sides. – Weave in your ends and voila!
