Après Noir by Doris Chan

Après Noir

Crochet
December 2011
Sport (12 wpi) ?
5.0 mm (H)
1155 - 1815 yards (1056 - 1660 m)
Instructions given fit size small; changes for medium, large, X-large, 2X-large and 3X-large are in ( ).
English
Errata available: crochetmagazine.com

Metallic yarn in a sparkling mix of silver and black creates a dazzling after-dark party jacket with starlight shine and evening sophistication.

Skill Level:
Experienced

Finished Garment Measurement:
Bust: 34 inches (small) (38 inches (medium), 42 inches (large), 46 inches (X-large), 50 inches (2X-large), 54 inches (3X-large))

Materials:

  • Premier Yarns Spangle light (DK) weight polyester/glitter yarn (1 3/4 oz/165 yds/50g per ball): 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) balls #11-207 silver celebration
  • Size H/8/5mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
  • Sewing needle
  • Matching sewing thread
  • Clasp or frog closure
  • Stitch markers
  • Liquid seam sealant (optional)

Gauge:
18 sts = 4 inches
Boxed Shell Pattern: 4 shells = 4 inches; 8 shell rows = 4 1/2 inches (row gauge will grow to 8 rows = 5 inches or more when blocked and hung)
Shaped-Side sections: 4 4-ext dc shells = 3 1/2 inches; 4 3-ext dc shells = 3 inches
Take time to check gauge.