16 sts + 22 rnds = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (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
K2, p2 Rib (worked in rnds) Rnd 1: *K2, p2; rep from * around.
Rep Rnd 1 for K2, p2 Rib.
NOTES:
Sweater is worked in one piece from the neck down.
Stripe Sequence is maintained throughout sweater and hat.
Only one complete repetition of Stripe Sequence is worked.
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Sweater
Work 10 (11, 13) rnds with A, 12 (13, 14) rnds with B, 9 rnds with C, 6 rnds with D, 5 rnds with A, 4 rnds with E, 6 rnds with B, 6 rnds with F, 4 rnds with D, 12 (13, 14) rnds with C, 7 (10, 11) rnds with E. Hat
Work 1 row with A, 6 rows with B, 5 rows with C, 4 rows with D, 3 rows with A, 2 rows with E, 4 rows with B, 4 rows with F, 2 rows with D, 2 rows with C.
YOKE
With double-pointed needles and A, cast on 68 (72, 76) sts. Divide sts evenly onto 4 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Rnds 1-3: Work in K2, p2 Rib.
Begin following Stripe Sequence throughout. Rnd 4 (Set Up): K8 (for sleeve), place marker, k26 (28, 30) (for front), place marker, k8 (for sleeve), place marker, k26 (28, 30) (for back). Rnd 5: Knit. Rnd 6 (Inc): Inc in first st, (k to 1 st before marker, inc in this st, sl marker, inc in next st) 3 times, k to last st, inc in last st-76 (80, 84) sts. Rnd 7: Knit. Note: Continuing in Stripe Sequence, rep last 2 rnds 10 (11, 12) times-156 (168, 180) sts. Change to circular needle when sts have been sufficiently increased. Next Rnd (Inc): K to marker, sl marker, inc in next st, k to 1 st before next marker, inc in this st, sl marker, k to next marker, sl marker, inc in next st, k to last st, inc in last st-160 (172, 184) sts. Next Rnd: Knit.
Continuing in Stripe Sequence, rep last 2 rnds 3 times-172 (184, 196) sts. Remove markers.
Continuing in Stripe Sequence, work even in St st (k every rnd) until piece measures 7 (7 1/2, 8) in. (18 (19, 20.5) cm) from beg. Divide for Body and Sleeves
Next Rnd: K30 (32, 34) (for sleeve), sl 56 (60, 64) sts on one holder (for front), sl next 30 (32, 34) sts on second holder (for second sleeve), sl remaining 56 (60, 64) sts on third holder (for back).
Sleeve
Divide sleeve sts evenly onto double pointed needles. Join and place marker for beg of rnd.
Working on sleeve sts only, continue in Stripe Sequence and St st until there are 16 rnds of Stripe Sequence remaining to be worked. Shape Cuff
Continue in Stripe Sequence and St st, inc 2 sts evenly spaced every other rnd 8 times-46 (48, 50) sts.
With E, work 3 rnds in K2, p2 Rib. Bind off.
Sl sts of second sleeve onto double pointed needles, join yarn and work as for first sleeve.
Body
Sl sts of back and front onto circular needle. Join yarn, join into rnd and place marker for beg of rnd-112 (120, 128) sts.
Continue in Stripe Sequence and work in St st until Stripe Sequence has been completed.
With E, work 3 rnds in K2, p2 Rib. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew underarms.
Weave in ends.
HAT With smaller needles and A, cast on 76 sts.
Rows 1-3: Work in K2, p2 Rib.
Change to circular needle, working back and forth as if with straight needles.
Beginning with a knit row, work in St st, following Hat Color Sequence, until entire 33 rows of sequence have been worked.
Shape Crown Next Row (WS): With C, *p17, p2tog; rep from * across – 72 sts.
Row 2: *K7, k2tog; rep from * across – 64 sts.
Row 3: *P6, p2tog; rep from * across – 56 sts.
Row 4: *K5, k2tog; rep from * across – 48 sts. Change to E.
Row 5: With E, *p4, p2tog; rep from * across – 40 sts.
Row 6: *K3, k2tog; rep from * across – 32 sts.
Row 7: *P2, p2tog; rep from * across – 24 sts.
Row 8: *K1, k2tog; rep from * across – 16 sts.
Row 9: (P2tog) 8 times – 8 sts.
Cut yarn, leaving a long tail. Draw tail through remaining sts, pull tightly together and fasten off.
FINISHING Sew underarm seams of Sweater and back seam of Hat. Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
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Great scrap sweater, a classic pattern since the ancients!
Love the sleeve detail for girls! Made the hat, mittens and a scarf to match a striped school bag.
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