This is a beginner friendly pattern with the potential to become a staple in your wardrobe. It would make a fun and easy holiday project.

You will need…
DK Yarn (see yardages below)
6mm Crochet Hook
5mm Crochet Hook for ribbing only
Yarn Needle
Tape Measure
2 x 15mm Buttons
Scissors
Blocking Board

Yardages (based on testers preferred length)

main colour:
XS: 530 yds (507) (520)
S: 605 yds (564) (469)
M: 720 yds (630) (720)
L: 794 yds (794)
XL: 835 yds (835)
2X: 958 yds (742)
3X: 1186 yds (1186)
4X: 1,254 yds
5X: 1,327 yds

Accent colours (per colour): 25 - 42 yds

Chest circumference meausrments:
XS: Up to 30”
S: 31 - 34”
M: 35 - 38 “
L: 39 - 42”
XL: 43 - 46”
2X: 47 - 50”
3X: 51 - 54”
4X: 55 - 58”
5X: 59 - 62”

I wanted to incorporate the rainbow in my pattern as I love the hope that the rainbow brings - from the days of Noah to now the rainbow has been a sign of hope. There was therefore no other name for her than Hope. I hope you enjoy making her as much as I enjoyed designing her.