Kaftan measures 52” (132cm) long and 32” Shape Neck

(81.5 cm) wide Row 33: Ch 4, turn, skip first ch-2 space, esc
in next esc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, esc
Special Stitch in next esc] 18 times, ch 2, skip next ch-2
extended single crochet (esc) = Insert hook space, sc in next esc, [2 sc in next ch-2 space,
in indicated stitch, yarn over and pull up a sc in next esc] 8 times for neck edge, ch 2,
loop, yarn over and draw through one loop on [skip next ch-2 space, esc in next esc] 26
CROCHET hook, yarn over and draw through both loops times, ch 2, esc in 2nd ch of turning ch—20
SKILL LEVEL on hook. ch-2 spaces on one side of neck edge and 27
EASY ch-2 spaces on other side of neck edge, 25 sc
Notes across neck edge.
Designed by Lisa van Klaveren 1. Kaftan is worked in one piece from side to Row 34: Ch 4, turn, skip first ch-2 space, esc
side, back and forth in rows. The fabric is in next esc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, esc
very stretchy, so finished measurements in next esc] 26 times (to beginning of neck
What you will need: may vary. edge), sc in next 25 sc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2
2. The Kaftan does not begin with a traditional space, esc in next esc] 19 times, ch 2, esc in
RED HEART® Boutique Swanky™:
3 balls 9401 Sterling
foundation chain. Instead, a series of ch-2 2nd ch of turning ch.
spaces are created. The stitches of the next Row 35: Ch 4, turn, skip first ch-2 space, esc
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: row are worked into the ch-2 spaces. in next esc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, esc
6.5mm [US K-10.5] 3. Neck opening is formed slightly off center. in next esc] 18 times (to beginning of neck
Kaftan is designed to wear the “longer” edge), sc in next 25 sc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2
Yarn needle
section at the back, but can be worn with space, esc in next esc] 26 times, ch 2, esc in
GAUGE: 5 (esc, ch 2) pattern longer section at front, back, or side as 2nd ch of turning ch.
repeats = 4¾” (12 cm); 9 rows desired. Row 36: Ch 4, turn, skip first ch-2 space,
= 4” (10 cm) in pattern. CHECK 4. Pattern stitch is reversible. There is no right esc in next esc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space,
YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook or wrong side to this garment. esc in next esc] 26 times (to beginning of
to obtain the gauge.
neck edge), tr in first sc of neck edge, ch 23
KAFTAN somewhat loosely, skip next 23 sc, tr in last sc
Row 1: [Ch 3, esc in 3rd ch from hook (the 2 of neck edge, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, esc
skipped chains count as 1 ch-2 space)] 56 in next esc] 19 times, ch 2, esc in 2nd ch of
RED HEART® Boutique times—56 ch-2 spaces. turning ch.

Glamour Kaftan
Swanky™, Art E819
3.5 oz (100 g) 202 yd
Row 2: Turn, slip st in first ch-2 space, ch 4 Row 37: Ch 4, turn, skip first ch-2 space, esc
(185 m) balls (counts as first esc, ch 2 here and throughout), in next esc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, esc in
esc in next ch-2 space, *ch 2, esc in next ch-2 next esc] 18 times, sc in next tr, sc in next 23
This wonderful kaftan makes it possible to space; repeat from * across—56 esc and 55 ch, sc in next tr, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space,
feel glamorous and comfortable at the same ch-2 spaces (55 pattern repeats). esc in next esc] 26 times, ch 2, esc in 2nd ch
time. The yarn with oval shaped sequins is Rows 3–32: Ch 4, turn, skip first ch-2 space, of turning ch.
combined with a free-spirited crochet design esc in next esc, *ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, Rows 38 and 39: Repeat Rows 34 and 35.
for a look that can take you from poolside to esc in next esc; repeat from * to turning ch- Continued...
space, ch 2, esc in 2nd ch of turning ch.
evening dinner.

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Row 40: Ch 4, turn, skip first ch-2 space, esc
in next esc, [ch 2, skip next ch-2 space, esc in
next esc] 26 times, esc in next sc, [ch 2, skip
next 2 sc, esc in next sc] 8 times, [ch 2, skip
next ch-2 space, esc in next esc] 19 times, ch
2, esc in 2nd ch of turning ch.
Rows 41–71: Ch 4, turn, *skip next ch-2
space, esc in next esc; repeat from * to
turning ch-space, ch 2, esc in 2nd ch of
turning ch.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS
ch = chain; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch
(es); tr = treble (triple) crochet; [ ] = work
directions in brackets the number of times
specified; * = repeat whatever follows the * as
indicated.

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