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GAUGE:

Sweater: 20 sts + 27 rows = 4" [10 cm] in St st (k on RS, p on WS) on Size 8 [5mm] needles.
Booties: 23 sts = 4" [10 cm] in Garter st (knit every row) with largest needles and 2 strands of C held tog. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

M1 (make 1 st) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.

NOTES:

Bootie is worked with 2 strands of C held together. Cuff is worked with 1 strand of B.

*6 rows A, 6 rows B; repeat from *.

BACK With smaller needles and B, cast on 57 (60, 63) sts. Work in K1, P1 Rib for 1½ inches [4 cm], end with a WS row. Change to Size 8 [5mm] needles and A. Work Color Pattern in St st until piece measures 5½ (6, 6½)" [14 (15, 16.5) cm] from beg. Place markers for armholes. Continue in pattern until piece measures 9½ (10½, 11½)" [24 (26.5, 29) cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Neck Continuing in pattern, k 17 (17, 20) sts, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 23 (26, 23) sts, knit to end of row. Working both sides at the same time, dec 2 sts at each neck edge once – 15 (15, 18) sts for each side. Work even until piece measures 10 (11, 12) inches [25.5 (28, 30.5) cm] from beg. Bind off.
FRONT Work as for Back until piece measures 7 (8, 9) inches [18 (20.5, 23) cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Neck Continuing in pattern, k 24 (25, 27) sts, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 9 (10, 9) sts, knit to end of row. Working both sides at the same time, dec 2 sts at each neck edge 4 (5, 4) times, then 1 st 1 (0, 1) time(s) – 15 (15, 18) sts for each side. Work even until piece measures same as Back. Bind off
SLEEVES With smaller needles and B, cast on 29 (31, 33) sts. Work in K1, P1 Rib for 1½ inches [4 cm], end with a WS row. Change to Size 8 [5mm] needles and knit 1 row, inc 4 (5, 4) sts evenly across row – 33 (36, 37) sts. Purl 1 row. Change to A. Continuing in Color Pattern, inc 1 st each end every 4 (5, 4) rows 7 (7, 9) times – 47 (50, 55) sts. Work even until piece measures 6¼ (7, 8) inches [16 (18, 20.5) cm] from beg. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew one shoulder seam.
With RS facing, smaller needles, and B, pick up and knit 63 (65, 63) sts around neck edge. Work in K1, P1 Rib for ¾ inches [2 cm]. Bind off in pattern. Sew remaining shoulder seam. Sew Sleeves to body between markers. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends.

BOOTIE – Make 2
With largest needles and 2 strands of C held tog, cast on 31 sts.
Row 1 (WS) K 15, place marker, k 1, place marker, knit to end.
Row 2 (RS) K 1, M1, knit to marker, M1, slip marker, k 1, slip marker, M1, knit to last st, M1, k 1 – 35 sts.
Repeat last row 2 more times – 43 sts.
Work 9 rows in Garter st, removing markers on first row.
Next Row (RS) K 18, k2tog, place marker, k 3, place marker, k2tog, k 18 – 41 sts.
Next Row (WS) Knit to 2 sts before marker, k2tog, k 3, k2tog, knit to end – 39 sts.
Repeat last row 6 more times – 27 sts.
Change to 1 strand of B. Work in K1, P1 Rib for 1½” [3.8 cm]. Bind off loosely in Rib.

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