SIZE: Small, Large, 1X Finished Chest 37 (42, 47) in. (94 (106.5, 119.5) cm)
Finished Length 30 (34, 36) in. (76 (86.5, 91.5) 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.
17 sts + 32 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Garter st (k every row) with larger needle(s). 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.
PULLOVER
BACK AND FRONT (make 2) With larger straight needles, cast on 94 (106, 116) sts.
Rows 1-12: Knit.
Row 13 (Dec Row): Dec 4 sts evenly spaced along next row 90 (102, 112) sts.
Repeat Dec Row every 14 (18, 20) rows 3 times more 78 (90, 100) sts.
Continue to work even until piece measures 17 (18, 19) in. (43 (45.5, 48.5) cm), end with WS row.
Shape Armhole Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows 66 (78, 88) sts. Slip sts to stitch holder.
SLEEVE (make 2) With larger straight needles, cast on 42 (52, 60) sts. Work in Garter st for 4 in (10 cm). Increase 1 st at each edge of next row and every 4 in. (10 cm) 3 more times 50 (60, 68) sts.
Work even in Garter st until Sleeve measures 17 in. (43 cm), end with a WS row.
Shape Armhole Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows 38 (48, 56) sts. Slip sts to stitch holders.
YOKE Note: Yoke is worked back and forth in rows on circular needle. Turn at the end
of each row.
From RS, slip sts from holders to circular needle in following order: 66 (78, 88) sts for Back, 38 (48, 56) sts for Sleeve, 66 (78, 88) sts for Front, 38 (48, 56) sts for Sleeve 208 (252, 288) sts.
Join yarn. Knit 2 (2, 6) rows
Dec Row (RS): *K11 (10, 10), k2tog; rep from * to end of row 192 (231, 264) sts.
Knit 5 (7, 7) rows.
Dec Row (RS): *K10 (9, 9), k2tog; rep from * to end of row 176 (210, 240) sts.
Knit 5 (7, 7) rows.
Dec Row (RS): *K9 (8, 8), k2tog; rep from * to end of row 160 (189, 216) sts.
Knit 5 (7, 7) rows.
Dec Row: *K8 (7, 7), k2tog; rep from * to end of row 144 (168, 192) sts.
Knit 5 (7, 7) rows.
Continue to work Dec Row every 6th row with 1 less st between each k2tog 4 more times for a total of 8 times 80 (84, 96) sts
Knit 5 (7, 7) rows.
Dec Row: *K6 (5, 4), k2tog; rep from * 70 (72, 80) sts.
Knit 5 (7, 7) rows.
Neck Border Change to smaller needles and work in Reverse St st (purl on RS, knit on WS) for 4 in. (10 cm). Bind off loosely. Fold neck border to the inside neck edge
FINISHING Sew neck and Yoke seams. Sew armhole seams. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.
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This was the first sweater I ever made that I was pleased with. Fun and easy to make and it is really flattering for me who are a bit broad shouldered. Did My own twist on it and added ribbing on the sleeves and a ribbed polo , that way it turned out as a great winter sweater. Love it.
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