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# ATHLETIC TRACK SUIT

A sporty, adidas-inspired track suit featuring a zip-up jacket with raglan sleeves and contrasting side stripes, plus matching track pants. Perfect for casual wear or light athletic activities. This intermediate pattern uses worsted weight yarn and straightforward stitches to create a comfortable, stylish set.

## SIZES
Men's Medium (adjustable)
- Jacket: Chest 44", Length 26", Sleeve 25" from underarm
- Pants: Waist 34" (stretches to 38"), Inseam 30", Hip 44"

*Note: Pattern includes adjustment notes for other sizes*

## MATERIALS

**Yarn:**
- Main Color (MC): Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2000 yards (black or navy recommended)
- Contrast Color (CC): Worsted weight yarn, approximately 300 yards (white recommended)

**Suggested Yarn:** Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, or similar worsted weight acrylic or acrylic blend

**Hook:** 
- Size H/8 (5.0mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge
- Size G/6 (4.0mm) for ribbing

**Notions:**
- Separating zipper, 24" length for jacket
- 1.5 yards of 1" wide elastic for pants waistband
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Sewing needle and thread for zipper installation

**Yardage Breakdown:**
- Jacket body: 1200 yards MC, 150 yards CC
- Jacket sleeves: 400 yards MC, 50 yards CC
- Pants: 400 yards MC, 100 yards CC

## GAUGE
16 sc x 18 rows = 4" (10 cm) with size H/8 hook in single crochet

**GAUGE IS CRITICAL FOR FIT. Take time to check your gauge and adjust hook size if necessary.**

## ABBREVIATIONS
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- sl st = slip stitch
- inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- RS = right side
- WS = wrong side
- MC = main color
- CC = contrast color
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
- sk = skip
- rep = repeat
- beg = beginning
- sp = space
- st(s) = stitch(es)

## SPECIAL STITCHES

**Ribbing Stitch:** Sc worked in BLO creates stretchy ribbing for cuffs and waistband.

**Color Change:** To change colors, work last stitch of old color until 2 loops remain on hook, yarn over with new color and complete stitch. Carry non-working color along edge when possible.

## PATTERN NOTES

1. Jacket is worked in pieces from bottom up, then seamed. Raglan sleeves are worked separately and set in.
2. Turning chain does NOT count as a stitch throughout unless otherwise specified.
3. Stitch counts are provided at end of rows in parentheses.
4. Side stripes are worked as you go using color changes.
5. Pants are worked in pieces (front and back for each leg), then seamed.
6. All seaming should be done with tapestry needle using whip stitch or mattress stitch.
7. Elastic is inserted through waistband casing before final closure.

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## JACKET INSTRUCTIONS

### JACKET BACK

**Ribbing:**
With MC and size G/6 hook, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (12 sc)
Rows 2-88: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. (12 sc)
Do not fasten off.

**Body:**
Change to size H/8 hook.
Row 89 (RS): Ch 1, turn work 90 degrees and work 88 sc evenly along long edge of ribbing. (88 sc)

Row 90: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (88 sc)

**Begin Side Stripes:**
Row 91: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 8 sts with MC, change to CC, sc in next 4 sts, change to MC, sc in next 64 sts, change to CC, sc in next 4 sts, change to MC, sc in last 8 sts. (88 sc: 8 MC, 4 CC, 64 MC, 4 CC, 8 MC)

Row 92-116: Continue in established stripe pattern, working sc in each st across for 25 more rows. (88 sc)

**Raglan Armhole Shaping:**
Row 117: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 4 sts, ch 1, sc in next st and each st across to last 4 sts, leave last 4 sts unworked. (80 sc)

Row 118: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, dec. (78 sc)

Rows 119-136: Rep Row 118. (40 sc after Row 136)

Fasten off.

### JACKET LEFT FRONT

**Ribbing:**
With MC and size G/6 hook, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (12 sc)
Rows 2-44: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. (12 sc)
Do not fasten off.

**Body:**
Change to size H/8 hook.
Row 45 (RS): Ch 1, turn work 90 degrees and work 44 sc evenly along long edge of ribbing. (44 sc)

Row 46: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (44 sc)

**Begin Side Stripe (left edge only):**
Row 47: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 8 sts with MC, change to CC, sc in next 4 sts, change to MC, sc in last 32 sts. (44 sc: 8 MC, 4 CC, 32 MC)

Rows 48-72: Continue in established stripe pattern for 25 more rows. (44 sc)

**Raglan Armhole Shaping:**
Row 73 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 4 sts, ch 1, sc in next st and each st across. (40 sc)

Row 74: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, dec. (39 sc)

Row 75: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in each st across. (38 sc)

Rows 76-91: Rep Rows 74-75 eight times. (22 sc after Row 91)

Row 92: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, dec. (21 sc)

**Neck Shaping:**
Row 93: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 5 sts, ch 1, sc in next st and each st to last 2 sts, dec. (15 sc)

Row 94: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, dec. (14 sc)

Row 95: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in each st across. (13 sc)

Row 96: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, dec. (12 sc)

Rows 97-98: Rep Rows 95-96. (9 sc after Row 98)

Fasten off.

### JACKET RIGHT FRONT

Work as for Left Front, reversing shaping and stripe placement (stripe at right edge: 32 MC, 4 CC, 8 MC).

For Raglan Armhole Shaping:
Row 73 (RS): Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to last 4 sts, leave unworked. (40 sc)
Row 74: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in each st across. (39 sc)
Row 75: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, dec. (38 sc)

Continue reversing all shaping as established.

### SLEEVES (make 2)

**Cuff Ribbing:**
With MC and size G/6 hook, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (8 sc)
Rows 2-32: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. (8 sc)
Do not fasten off.

**Sleeve Body:**
Change to size H/8 hook.
Row 33 (RS): Ch 1, turn work 90 degrees and work 32 sc evenly along long edge of ribbing. (32 sc)

Row 34: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (32 sc)

**Begin Underarm Stripe:**
Row 35: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 14 sts with MC, change to CC, sc in next 4 sts, change to MC, sc in last 14 sts. (32 sc: 14 MC, 4 CC, 14 MC)

**Shape Sleeve:**
Row 36: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, work in established stripe pattern to last st, inc in last st. (34 sc)

Rows 37-40: Work even in stripe pattern. (34 sc)

Row 41: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, work in pattern to last st, inc in last st. (36 sc)
*Note: Adjust stripe pattern as needed to keep CC stripe centered*

Rows 42-45: Work even. (36 sc)

Continue increasing 2 sts (one at each end) every 5th row 8 more times. (52 sc)

Work even until sleeve measures 19" from beginning, maintaining stripe pattern.

**Raglan Cap Shaping:**
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first 4 sts, ch 1, sc in next st and each st across to last 4 sts, leave unworked. (44 sc)

Next Row: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in each st across to last 2 sts, dec. (42 sc)

Rep last row 20 more times. (2 sc)

Fasten off.

### COLLAR

With MC and size H/8 hook, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (8 sc)
Rows 2-88: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. (8 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming.

### JACKET ASSEMBLY

1. Block all pieces to measurements.
2. Sew raglan seams, matching decreases on body and sleeves.
3. Sew side seams and underarm seams in one continuous line.
4. Attach collar around neckline, starting at right front edge, going around back, ending at left front edge.
5. With RS facing, using MC and size H/8 hook, work 1 row of sc evenly around entire front opening and collar edge to create stable edge for zipper.
6. Pin zipper to front edges, with top of zipper at top of collar.
7. Using sewing needle and thread, hand-stitch zipper in place.
8. Weave in all ends.

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## PANTS INSTRUCTIONS

### PANTS BACK (make 2 pieces, one for each leg)

**Ankle Ribbing:**
With MC and size G/6 hook, ch 9.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (8 sc)
Rows 2-36: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. (8 sc)
Do not fasten off.

**Leg:**
Change to size H/8 hook.
Row 37 (RS): Ch 1, turn work 90 degrees and work 36 sc evenly along long edge of ribbing. (36 sc)

Row 38: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. (36 sc)

**Begin Outer Seam Stripe:**
Row 39: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 28 sts with MC, change to CC, sc in next 4 sts, change to MC, sc in last 4 sts. (36 sc: 28 MC, 4 CC, 4 MC)

**Shape Leg:**
Row 40: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, work in established pattern to last st, inc in last st. (38 sc)

Rows 41-44: Work even in pattern. (38 sc)

Row 45: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, work in pattern to last st, inc in last st. (40 sc)

Continue increasing 2 sts every 5th row 6 more times. (52 sc)

Work even in stripe pattern until leg measures 20" from beginning.

**Rise Shaping:**
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, inc in first st, work in pattern across. (53 sc)

Work 3 rows even. (53 sc)

Rep last 4 rows 4 more times. (57 sc)

Work even for 10 rows. (57 sc)

Fasten off.

### PANTS FRONT (make 2 pieces, one for each leg)

Work as for Pants Back through leg shaping to 52 sc.

Work even until leg measures 20" from beginning.

**Rise Shaping:**
Next Row: Ch 1, turn, work in pattern across, inc in last st. (53 sc)

Work 3 rows even. (53 sc)

Rep last 4 rows 4 more times. (57 sc)

Work even for 10 rows. (57 sc)

Fasten off.

### WAISTBAND

With MC and size G/6 hook, ch 13.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (12 sc)
Row 2-136: Ch 1, turn, sc in BLO across. (12 sc)
Fasten off, leaving long tail for seaming.

### PANTS ASSEMBLY

1. Block all pieces to measurements.
2. For each leg, sew front to back along inner leg seam.
3. Sew front to back along outer leg seams (with stripes).
4. Join both legs together