Cascading

The handcrafted measurements may have an error, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: Alpaca

Tool: 3.50 mm  Crochet Hook

Chart Key

ch: chain

dc: double crochet

sc: single crochet

hdc: half double crochet

sl: slip stitch (tighten it or not)

bpdc: back post double crochet

hdc2-in-1: half double crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch

dc2-in-1: 2 double crochets into the same stitch

dc3-bobble: double crochet 3 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

dc2-bobble: double crochet 2 stitches into the same stitch and crocheted together

ch3 sl picot: chain 3, and then join with one slip stitch into both the front loop of the previous stitch and the front leg strand of the previous stitch.

dc2tog: double crochet 2 stitches together

sc2tog: single crochet 2 stitches together

Note:
1. This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 

Part 1 Shoulder-parts A​ 00' 39'' (Part 1) 

The shoulder-parts are divided into Section 1 A1​and Section 2A2​. Section 1 uses the chain ring method, and is crocheted in rounds counterclockwise along the starting point, with switching colors as you go. The first few rounds of Section 2 are crocheted in rounds counterclockwise, then changes to back and forth crocheting in rounds, with increasing stitches at the corresponding positions. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Note:
① After completing the 3rd round of Section 1, the fabric height should be about 2.5 cm. If there is a significant difference, adjust your tension and re-crochet to use the yarn efficiently.
② After completing the 4th round of Section 1, there should be a total of 170 single crochets. In the 5th round of Section 1, each stitch group alternates between occupying 8 stitches and 9 stitches positions.
③ When crocheting the 9th round of Section 1, connect it to the corresponding position of the 6th round.
④ When crocheting the 12th round of Section 1, connect it to the corresponding position of the 9th round.
⑤ When crocheting the 16th round of Section 1, connect it to the corresponding position of the 12th round.
⑥ When crocheting the 21st round of Section 1, connect it to the corresponding position of the 17th round.
⑦ In Section 2 (shoulder-part), the 1st round has 70 chain spaces, the 2nd round has 70 groups of double crochets, and the 3rd round has a total of 280 half double crochets.
⑧ When crocheting the 4th round of Section 2, connect it to the corresponding position of the 22nd round of Section 1. After completing the last round of Section 2, there should be a total of 312 half double crochets.

Part 2 Hem B​ 31' 29'' (Part 2) ​

The hem is first crocheted around the corresponding position of the shoulder-parts for the underarm section, then crocheted in rounds. It divides into Section 1 and Section 2. During the crochet process of Section 2, you need to switch colors. Please refer to the video demonstration for specifics.

Part 3 Sleeves C​ 51' 11'' (Part 2) ​

 There are two sleeves, and the crocheting method is the same for both. They are both crocheted at the reserved sleeve positions, and the method is similar to that of the hem. It is also divided into Section 1 and Section 2. When crocheting Section 1, you need to decrease stitches. For more details, please refer to the video demonstration.

Part 4 Neckline D​ 59' 55'' (Part 2) ​

Crochet the neckline in rounds counterclockwise, starting from the other side of the shoulder-parts, and switch colors as you crochet. Please refer to the video demonstration for details.

Note: 
① After completing the first round, you can lay the piece flat and measure the neckline width. The finished width should be about 25cm. If there's a big difference, you can adjust the number of decrease rounds based on the actual situation. The position for decreasing is not fixed, as long as they are evenly distributed. You can also adjust the neckline width according to your needs by changing the number of decrease rounds;
② For the second round, you need to decrease 6 stitches. If you adjusted the number of decreases in the first round, you can count the number of stitches in the first round and roughly distribute the decrease positions evenly.