Crochet Pink Short Jacket

You’ll need:

4 x 100g balls (approx 440m) of 14 ply Patons Wilderness yarn;

Crochet hook 15 mm.

Instructions

Round 1: 4 ch, sl st to first ch to form ring. 3 ch (counts as tr), 2 tr in ring, 2 ch, *3 tr in ring, 2 ch*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sl st to 3rd ch to join (you should have six 3 tr groups, each separated by 2 ch).

Round 2: 3 ch (counts as tr), turn. 2 tr into 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into 2-ch sp, 1 ch, *3 tr into next 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into same 2-ch sp, 1 ch*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sl st to 3rd ch to join (six [3tr, 2ch, 3tr groups] each separated by 1 ch).

Round 3: 3 ch (counts as tr), turn. 2 tr into 2-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into same 2-ch sp, 1 ch, *3 tr into next 2-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into next 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into same 2-ch sp, 1 ch*, repeat from * to * 4 times, sl st to 3rd ch to join (six [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] groups, each making up a corner, one 3 tr groups in each side, each separated by 1 ch).

Round 4: 3 ch (counts as tr), turn. 2 tr into 2-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into same 2-ch sp, 1 ch, *3 tr into next 1-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into next 1-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into same 2-ch sp, 1 ch*, repeat from * to * 4 times, 3 tr into next 1-ch sp, 1 ch, sl st to 3rd ch to join (six [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] groups, each making up a corner, two 3 tr groups in each side, each separated by 1 ch).

Round 5: 3 ch (counts as tr), turn. 2 tr into 2-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into same 2-ch sp, 1 ch, *3 tr into next 1-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into next 1-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into 2-ch sp, 2 ch, 3 tr into same 2-ch sp, 1 ch*, repeat from * to * 4 times, 3 tr into next 1-ch sp, 1 ch, 3 tr into next 1-ch sp, 1 ch, sl st to 3rd ch to join (six [3 tr, 2 ch, 3 tr] groups, each making up a corner, three 3 tr groups in each side, each separated by 1 ch).

Remaining rounds: Continue in the same manner. Each row will have one more 3 tr group in each side than in the previous round. Keep laying the piece out in an L-shape to check whether it has reached the size you’d like. About 8 rounds seems to work well for an adult, but it will depend on the yarn and the size and fit you’d like. It doesn’t take long to add another row (or undo it). Finish off when you’ve done enough rounds.

Make another granny hex to form the other side/sleeve of the jacket.

Seam the two sides up the centre back and across the top of the sleeves, leaving a space for your neck. Use whatever seaming method you prefer. Kirsty crocheted hers together with a much smaller hook than she’d used for the rest of the shrug.

Finish the front, sleeve and neck edges with a row of slip stitch or double crochet, or a fancy edging if you prefer. The neck definitely needs some edging to give it some stability; the rest of the edges are up to you. You can leave them plain if you like. Weave in your ends.