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Lion Brand® Fun Fur Fluffy Pink Top Pattern Number: 50983AD

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Lion Brand® Fun Fur Fluffy Pink Top Pattern Number: 50983AD SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: Child 4, Child 5 -6, Child 7-8, Child 9-10, Child 11 -12 Finished Chest 22 (24, 26, 28, 30) in. (56 (61, 66, 71, 76) cm) Finished Length 10 (12, 14, 15, 16) in. (25.5 (30.5, 35.5, 38, 40.5) cm) Note Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning. Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

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MATERIALS • 320-112 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Raspberry 2 3, 3, 4, 5 Balls (A) • 320-101 Lion Brand Fun Fur Yarn: Soft Pink 2 3, 3, 4, 5 Balls (B) • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) • Additional Materials Circular size 10 (6 mm), 24 in. (60 cm) long needle size 10 (6 mm), 16 in. (40 cm) long

GAUGE:

16 sts + 22 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR . When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

NOTES:

1. Top is worked in the rnd, in one piece, beginning at the lower edge. 2. A and B are alternated on every rnd throughout to create a shaded effect.

BODY With longer circular needle and A, cast on 88 (96, 104, 112, 120) sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts. With A, knit 1 rnd. With B, knit 1 rnd. Continue working in St st (k every rnd), alternating yarns A and B, until piece measures about 5 (6, 7, 7 1/2, 8) in. (12.5 (15, 18, 19, 20.5) cm) from beg.

Shape Armholes Note: Continue to alternate yarns A and B. Rnd 1: Bind off 2 sts, k42 (46, 50, 54, 58) sts, bind off 2 sts, k42 (46, 50, 54, 58) sts. Rnd 2: Cast on 14 (18, 22, 26, 30) sts (over bound-off sts) for sleeve, k42 (46, 50, 54, 58) sts, cast on 14 (18, 22, 26, 30) sts for second sleeve, k42 (46, 50, 54, 58) sts - 112 (128, 144, 160, 176) sts at the end of this rnd. Work even in St st until piece measures about 1 (2, 3, 3 1/2, 4) in. (2.5 (5, 7.5, 9, 10) cm) from sleeve cast-on.

Shape Yoke Note: When sts have been sufficiently decreased, change to shorter circular needle. Next (Dec) Rnd: *K2, k2tog; rep from *around - 84 (96, 108, 120, 132) sts at the end of this rnd. Work even in St st for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm). Next (Dec) Rnd: *K2, k2tog; rep from *around - 63 (72, 81, 90, 99) sts at the end of this rnd. Work even in St st for 1 1/2 in. (4 cm). Next (Dec) Rnd: *K1, k2tog; rep from * around - 42 (48, 54, 60, 66) sts at the end of this rnd. Work even in St st for about 1 in. (2.5 cm). Bind off.

FINISHING Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing) k = knit k2tog = knit 2 together rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s) St st = Stockinette stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

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*Fun Fur (Article #320) is a novelty "eyelash" yarn. Solids: 1¾/50g; 60 yd/54m per ball Prints: 1½ oz/40g; 57 yd/52m per ball 100% polyester.

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