The Overowls by Hailey Bailey

The Overowls

Crochet
May 2022
Worsted (9 wpi) ?
19 stitches and 13 rows = 4 inches
in Ch 21. Dc in 3rd ch from hook and across. Turn. (19 st) Ch 1 (does not count as a st). Sc in first st. Flsc to last st. Sc in last st. Turn. Ch 2 (does not count as a st). *Dc 3. Dc in fl of dc 2 rows below. Repeat from * to last 3 sts. Dc 3. Turn. Ch 1.
4.0 mm (G)
1400 - 4200 yards (1280 - 3840 m)
Any size (customizable) with samples for S-5X
US
English
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Owls are perhaps one of the world’s most recognizably unique birds. They are classically known as symbols of great wisdom, have large immobile eyes, and a head that can turn nearly all the way around. But what you may not know about this nocturnal feathered friend is that their legs are actually incredibly long. They’re just hidden under all that adorable feathery fluff. Seriously, look up “owl legs” and thank me later.

Let your own owl legs look their best in this comfy wide-leg overall jumpsuit, or remix it into shorts, a dress, or customize a more tapered leg. Whichever leg adventure you choose, rock it with the confidence and the wisdom that comes from creating an incredible piece of clothing with your own hands.

You will need:
Approx 1,400-4,200 yards of light worsted or dk weight yarn
S/M: 1,400-2,100 yds
L/1X: 2,100-2,800 yds
2X/3X: 2,800-3,500 yds
4X/5X: 3,500-4,200 yds
Estimates vary widely due to the made-to-measure nature of this pattern. Yardage will vary depending on size, length, yarn and hook choice, and customizations.
Size G/4mm crochet hook (or size needed to obtain desired fabric)
Stitch markers
Scissors
Yarn needle
Measuring tape

Yarn Used for Sample:
Lion Brand Touch of Linen in Dijon - 1,690 yards (9 skeins) used for size M

Note: This pattern can be used with fingering, sport, DK, or worsted weight yarn. NO specific gauge is needed. Adjust your hook size as preferred to fit the yarn used and drape of your desired fabric.

Stitches used:
Chain (ch)
Slip stitch (sl st)
Single crochet (sc)
Front loop single crochet (flsc)
Half double crochet (hdc)
Back loop half double crochet (blhdc)
Double crochet (dc)
Special stitch: Double crochet in front loop (fl) of dc 2 rows below (see tutorial on pg. 4)
Special technique: crochet icord (see tutorial on pg. 11)

Gauge and Sizing:
This pattern is written to be fully customizable to your own measurements. The pattern includes suggested measurements to create adult sizes S (34-36” hip circumference), M (38”-40”), L (42”-44”), 1X (46”-48”), 2X (”50-52”), 3X (54”-56”), 4X (58”-60”) and 5X (62”-64”) as well as tips to customize the size of your garment to fit perfectly. I write my patterns this way to give you the creative freedom to make your garment to fit your own size and style preferences.

The design is created with a slouchy, casual fit and a wide-leg pant. The pattern begins with a waistband with 0-2” positive ease (in relation to hip measurement, not waist measurement). This ensures that the overalls can fit over the wearer’s hips; the drawstring will allow it to be cinched to fit the waist. My sample was made with about 0” ease, meaning that the circumference of the waistband matches my hip measurement (40”). You can follow the suggested measurements for your closest size, or customize the measurements to create your preferred fit.

Because the pattern focuses on measurements throughout, your gauge will not impact your sizing, so feel free to experiment with hook sizes to achieve your preferred fabric. If you plan to block your garment, plan for a slight increase in measurements after blocking, particularly in length as the weight of the finished overalls will cause them to stretch lengthwise. To account for growth that may happen, fully wet block your swatch and observe how the fabric stretches. Adjust measurements as you work the pattern accordingly.