SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Finished Bust 34 (38, 42, 46, 50) in. [86.5 (96.5, 106.5, 117, 127) cm]
Finished Length 22 (22 1/2, 23, 23, 24) in. [56 (57, 58.5, 58.5, 61) cm]
Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Jun 7, 2010)
Rnd 32: Work even in k1, p1 Rib for 6 4 in. [10 cm]. Bind off in rib.
The above is only a summary of corrections; the corrected pattern text is below (if free) or shipped upon completion of order (if purchased)
16 sts + 22 rnds = 4 in. [10 cm] in St st worked in the rnd (k every rnd). 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:
PATTERN STITCH
K1, p1 Rib (over an even number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from *.
Row 2: K the knits and p the purls.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
NOTES:
Sleeves are worked back and forth in rows on circular needle, as if working on straight needles. Sweater body is worked in the round to underarm, then Sleeves are joined to work yoke.
SWEATER SLEEVES (make 2) Cast on 46 (46, 50, 50, 54) sts.
Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) in rows, back and forth on circular needle, until piece measures 1 1/2 in. [4 cm] (allow edge to roll slightly before measuring), end with a WS row.
Note: To increase 1 st at each side on a RS row: K1, k into front and then back of next st (kfb, increase of 1 st made), k to last 2 sts, kfb in next st, k last st.
Continue in St st, inc 1 st each side every 6 rows 0 (0, 0, 5, 4) times, every 8 rows 0 (4, 4, 3, 4) times, every 10 rows 0 (2, 2, 0, 0) times, then every 12 rows 4 (0, 0, 0, 0) times 54 (58, 62, 66, 70) sts.
Work even until piece measures 12 1/2 (13, 13, 13 1/2, 14) in. [32 (33, 33, 34.5, 35.5) cm] from beg, end with a WS row. Bind off 7 (7, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place remaining 40 (44, 48, 50, 52) sts on a st holder.
BODY Cast on 124 (140, 156, 172, 188) sts. Place marker and join, being careful not to twist sts. Place second marker after 62 (70, 78, 86, 94) sts. Work in St st in the rnd (k every rnd) until piece measures 3 (3 1/2, 4, 4 1/2, 4 1/2) in. [7.5 (9, 10, 11.5, 11.5) cm] (allow edge to roll slightly before measuring).
Next Rnd (Inc Rnd): K1, kfb, k to 2 sts before marker, kfb, k1, slip marker, k 1, kfb, k to 2 sts before end of rnd, kfb, k1 128 (144, 160, 176, 192) sts. Continue in St st working Inc Rnd every 12 rnds twice more 136 (152, 168, 184, 200) sts. Work even until piece measures 14 (14 1/2, 15, 15 1/2, 15 1/2) in. [35.5 (37, 38, 39.5, 39.5) cm] from beg.
Shape Armholes
Next Rnd: *K to 6 (6, 6, 7, 8) sts before marker, bind off 12 (12, 12, 14, 16) sts, rep from * once more, k to end of rnd 112 (128, 144, 156, 168) sts.
Join Sleeves
Next Rnd: (K to bound-off sts, k across 40 (44, 48, 50, 52) sts of Sleeve) twice, k to end of rnd 192 (216, 240, 256, 272) sts. Knit 1 (1, 1, 1, 3) rnd(s).
Rnds 1-7: *K1, p 3; rep from * around.
Rnd 8: *K1, p2tog, p1, k1, p 3; rep from * around 168 (189, 210, 224, 238) sts.
Rnds 9-15: *K1, p2, k1, p 3; rep from * around.
Rnd 16: *K1, p 2, k1, p2tog, p1; rep from * around 144 (162, 180, 192, 204) sts.
Rnds 17-23: *K1, p 2; rep from * around.
Rnd 24: *K1, p2tog, k1, p2; rep from * around 120 (135, 150, 160, 170) sts.
Rnds 25-31: *K1, p1, k1, p2; rep from * around.
Rnd 32: *K1, p1, k1, p2tog; rep from * around 96 (108, 120, 128, 136) sts.
Work even in k1, p1 Rib for 4 in. [10 cm]. Bind off in rib.
FINISHING Sew underarm and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends.
Radiant Sweater Reviewed by Josee Poulin on 2013-01-12
The sweather was easy to knit. But, the ribbing is uneven where the decreases occur and the collar is to wide.
Otherwise, it fits perfectly.
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