Stitch ‘n Bitch Crochet: The Happy Hooker

Clarification for “Short n Sweet” pattern

The following information may help those who are having difficulties with the front

shaping section of this pattern. Please see also the errata page for the book, located at

http://www.bust.com/knithappens/snbhh-errata.pdf

Although there is no error in the pattern, there

seems to be some confusion regarding the

shaping on Rows 6 through 9 of the Right Front.

These rows will add a half pattern to the front

edge. Row 6 of the established pattern has a

half shell on each end of the row. In Row 6 of

the Right Front, you will work an increase by

working a complete shell at the beginning of

the row instead of a half shell. Then on Row

7, you just work in established pattern across,

working in the last complete shell maintaining

the established pattern for Row 7 for the

stitches you have added. Then, work Row 8 in

established pattern across. In order to finish the

extra half pattern on the front edge, you need

to attach a separate strand at the beginning

of Row 8 and ch 3, then fasten off. This extra

“chain” will be worked into on Row 9. Go back

to the end of Row 8 and pick up the “dropped

loop” to work Row 9. Work in established

pattern across till you get to the added “ch

3”, ch 2, skip first 2 ch of added “ch 3”, V-st in

last ch. You will now have a half pattern at the

underarm side and a full pattern at the front

edge. Just continue to work across 1 1/2 (1 1/2,

2 1/2, 2 1/2) patterns.

revised 05/09/2006

BOLERO RIGHT FRONT SHAPING DIAGRAM

BOLERO

RIGHT FRONT SHAPING