Chain 7. Turn work to see back bumps.

(6 slip stitches total) Chain 1, Slip stitch 1 in the second bump from the hook then slip stitch 1 in each of the remaining 5 stitches. Turn work.

(6 stitches total) Chain 1, back loop slip stitch in each stitch

Repeat row 2 until the band can easily fit around your wrist (about 7-7.5 inches not stretched)

1. Make sure both tails are on the same side of the work, pointed to the right side

2. Folding the last row toward yourself, place the first row over the last row

3. Take the loop off hook and insert the hook in the back loop of the first row

4. Place the last loop back on the hook

5. Pull the last loop all the way through the first loop to complete a slip stitch

6. Slip stitch through the back loop of both the first and last row through the remaining 5 stitches

7. Turn the band inside out

(40 (S), 50 (M), 60 (L), 70 (XL), 80 (XXL) single stitches total) Chain 1, make 40 (S), 50 (M), 60 (L), 70 (XL), 80 (XXL) single stitches evenly around the top of the cuff → TIP: single crochet 25 stitches then check to see if those stitches cover about halfway around the top. If it doesn’t, just restart.

Join with a slip stitch to the ch1 space

(25 single stitches) Chain 2, skip the single crochet used to join and the next single crochet. Place 1 single crochet in the 3rd single crochet from the previous row, start the linen stitch (chain 1, skip 1 single crochet from the previous row, 1 single in the next stitch).

Repeat linen stitch (), to the end of the row, ending with a chain 1 and slipping last stitch of previous row

(no slip stitch to join) 1 single crochet in the chain 2 space from the previous row. Add a place marker. Chain 1, then 1 sc in chain space from the previous row

Repeat sc 1, ch 1 in all of the chain spaces until sleeve measures about 20 inches from the cuff to last row (about 50 rows)

Chain 52 (S), 62 (M), 72 (L), 82 (XL), 92 (XXL) (end using multiples of 2)

Turn work to see back bumps

1 sc in 2nd chain/bump from hook ch 1, skip st, 1 sc in next, Finish with a sc

Turn

Chain 1, 1 sc in last ch space of prev row, ch 1, sc in chain space (be sure to sc in chain 1 space of previous row for last stitch of row)

Repeat row 2 until the piece measures 18-24 inches. Stop at 18 for a more cropped look.

Chain 7

Turn

(6 stitches) sl st 6

Turn

(6 stitches) chain 1, bl sl st 6

Repeat row 2 for so it measure comfortably around your waist (around 60 inches)

Chain 32

Turn

(28 stitches) 1 sc in 2nd chain/bump from hook ch 1, skip st, 1 sc in next, Finish with a sc

Repeat row 1 until the front piece runs about 14 inches.

Continue the basket stitch pattern but stop and turn before the last ch1, sc.

Continue basket stitch to the end of the row, turn

Continue the basket stitch pattern but stop and turn before the last ch1, sc.

Repeat row 2 & 3 X 6 times for a total of 6 decreases. End on a row 3 repeat.

Repeat row 6 until your piece is a total of 24 inches long (or desired length) from top to bottom.

Chain 6

Turn

(5 stitches) Chain 1, sl5

Repeat row 1 until the front piece runs about 18 inches (or the length of the button band), unstretched

Place a stitch marker.

(5 stitches) Chain 1, sl st 5

Repeat row 1 until the collar is about 24 inches (or length of collar), unstretched

Place a stitch marker.

(4 stitches, 2 chain) Chain 1, sl st 2, chain 2, sl st 2, turn.

(5 stitches) Chain 1, sl st 2, sl st 1 in chain 2 space of previous row, sl st 2. turn.

(5 stitches) Chain 1, slip stitch 5, turn.

Repeat row 3 for a total of 6 rows.

Next, repeat rows 3-5 for a total of 5 times.

Finally repeat row 3 for 8 rows.

Fasten off.

Assemble all pieces together in this order:

1. Top of front left panel to left side of back panel

2. Left seam of left panel to left back panel (be sure to leave room for your sleeves!)

3. Top of front right panel to back panel

4. Right seam of right panel to right side of back panel (be sure to leave room for your sleeves!)

5. Turn sleeves inside out and seam them up against the sleeve hole openings

6. Turn entire piece inside out!

7. Sleam button bland/collar/button holes band by placing the collar on top of the sweater body so you join starting from the bottom right with the collar band facing away from you. 

Once assembled, place the button hole band over the button band. Grab 5 stitch markers and place one in the button hold band, marking where the button should go. 

Sew the buttons in place. 

Chain 21.

Turn

Hdc 20.

Turn

Repeat row 1 until your desired length.