SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X Finished Chest 35 (39, 43, 47, 51) in. (89 (99, 109, 119.5, 129.5) cm) Finished Length 23 1/2 (24, 24, 24 1/2, 25) in. (59.5 (61, 61, 62, 63.5) 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.
CORRECTIONS: (applied Jan 30, 2012)
BACK
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Shape Neck and Shoulders
Next Row (RS): Continuing in Stripe Pattern as established, work 34 (40, 40, 46, 46) 30 (30, 33, 33, 37) sts for first shoulder; join a 2nd …
You will have 34 (40, 40, 46, 46) 30 (30, 33, 33, 37) sts for each shoulder, and will be working each shoulder separately with a separate strand of yarn for each shoulder.
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Additional Materials Circular knitting needle size 3 (3.25 mm), 24 in. (61 cm) long
Soft Focus V-Neck
Lion Brand® LB Collection® Wool Stainless Steel
GAUGE:
25 sts + 32 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stripe Pattern. 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) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal thread lying between the needles and placing it onto left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased. ssk (slip, slip, knit) Slip next 2 sts as if to knit, one at a time, to right needle; insert left needle into fronts of these 2 sts and knit them tog - 1 st decreased.
PATTERN STITCH
Stripe Pattern
Note: The Stripe Pattern uses 2 strands of yarn held tog to create denser 'stripes' and 1 strand of yarn to create semi-sheer 'stripes'. Row 1 (RS): With 2 strands of yarn held tog, *k1 tbl; rep from * to end of row. Row 2: Purl. Rows 3-12: Rep Rows 1 and 2 five more times. Row 13: With one strand of yarn, knit to end of row. Row 14: Purl. Rows 15-18: Rep Rows 13 and 14 twice.
Rep Rows 1-18 for Stripe Pattern.
NOTES:
1. Sweater is made in four pieces: Back, Front and 2 Sleeves. Each piece is worked from the lower edge upwards.
2. Back, Front and Sleeves are worked back and forth in rows on circular needle, as if working on straight needles.
3. Neckband is worked in the round.
BACK
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 110 (122, 134, 146, 160) sts.
Working back and forth on circular needle, as if working on straight needles, work in Garter st (k every row) for 4 rows. Next Row (WS): Work Row 2 of Stripe Pattern.
Continue in Stripe Pattern, rep Rows 1-8 until piece measures 15 in. (38 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Note: End with a WS row means that the last row you work should be a WS row, and the next row that you are ready to work will be a RS row. Shape Armholes
Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 2, 4) rows.
Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 0 (0, 2, 2, 2) rows.
Bind off 1 st at beg of next 10 (16, 18, 24, 24) rows - 94 (100, 106, 112, 120) sts when all bind-offs have been completed.
Work even (without increasing or decreasing) in Stripe Pattern as established until armhole measures 7 1/2 (8, 8, 8 1/2, 9) in. (19 (20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm), end with a WS row.
Shape Neck and Shoulders
Next Row (RS): Continuing in Stripe Pattern as established, work 30 (30, 33, 33, 37) sts for first shoulder; join a 2nd strand of yarn and bind off center 30 (30, 33, 33, 37) sts for neck, work to end of row for 2nd shoulder.
You will have 34 (40, 40, 46, 46) sts for each shoulder, and will be working each shoulder separately with a separate strand of yarn for each shoulder. Notes:
1. Neck shaping and shoulder shaping are worked AT THE SAME TIME. In each of the following rows, work the next shoulder shaping instruction at beg of row (on the armhole edge) and the next neck shaping instruction on neck edge of same row (at beg of neck edge of 2nd shoulder on needles). The neck shaping will be completed before the shoulder shaping.
2. When shaping neck and shoulders, continue in Stripe Pattern as established. Shape Neck and Shoulders
Bind off 2 sts at each neck edge once.
Bind off 1 st at each neck edge once.
AT THE SAME TIME, shape shoulders as follows:
Bind off 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) sts at each armhole edge 3 (3, 3, 3, 2) times.
Bind off 0 (0, 0, 0, 12) sts at each armhole edge 0 (0, 0, 0, 1) time(s).
FRONT
Work Front same as Back until piece measures about 13 1/2 in. (34.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Neck and Armholes
Next Row (RS): Work as established over 53 (59, 65, 71, 78) sts, k2tog; join a 2nd cone of yarn, ssk, work as established to end or row - 54 (60, 66, 72, 79) sts each side.
Work both sides at once with separate cones of yarn. Note: Neck shaping overlaps with armhole shaping. The neck shaping will not be complete when the armhole shaping beg. When piece measures 15 in. (38 cm), continue working the neck shaping and AT THE SAME TIME beg the armhole shaping. Shape Neck
Work even as established for 1 row. Decrease Row: Work as established across to last 2 sts of first side, k2tog; working 2nd side with separate cone of yarn, ssk, work as established to end of row.
Work even as established for 3 rows.
Rep Decrease Row.
Rep last 6 rows 8 (10, 10, 11, 11) more times, then rep last 4 rows 1 (0, 0, 1, 1) time(s). AT THE SAME TIME, when piece measures 15 in. (38 cm), beg shaping armholes. Shape Armholes
Shape armholes same as on Back. Note: When all neck and armhole shaping is complete 27 (27, 30, 30, 34) sts remain for each side.
Work even as established until armhole measures 7 1/2 (8, 8, 8 1/2, 9) in. (19 (20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 23) cm). Shape Shoulders
Bind off 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 6 (6, 6, 6, 4) rows.
Bind off 0 (0, 0, 0, 12) sts at beg of next 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) rows.
SLEEVES (make 2)
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 50 (54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Working back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles, work in Garter st for 4 rows. Next Row (WS): Work Row 2 of Stripe Pattern.
Work even as established until piece measures 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Next (Increase) Row (RS): K1, M1, knit to last st, M1, k1 - 52 (56, 60, 64, 68) sts at the end of this row.
Work even as established for 5 rows.
Rep Increase Row - 54 (58, 62, 66, 70) sts at the end of this row.
Rep last 6 rows 19 (23, 13, 17, 19) more times - 92 (104, 88, 100, 108) sts when all reps are complete.
Sizes S (L, 1X, 2X) Only
Work even as established for 7 rows.
Rep Increase Row - 94 (90, 102, 110) sts at the end of this row.
Rep last 8 rows 2 (7, 4, 3) more times - 98 (104, 110, 116) sts when all reps are complete.
All Sizes
Work even as established until piece measures 22 (22, 22 1/2, 22 1/2, 23) in. (56 (56, 57, 57, 58.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Top of Sleeve (Cap)
Next (Decrease) Row (RS): Ssk, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog - 96 (102, 102, 108, 114) sts at the end of this row.
Work even as established for 1 row.
Rep Decrease Row - 94 (100, 100, 106, 112) st the end of this row.
Rep last 2 rows 7 (9, 9, 11, 13) times - 80 (82, 82, 84, 86) sts when all reps are complete.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Neckband
From RS with circular needle, and 2 strands of yarn held tog, beg at left shoulder, pick up and k57 (59, 59, 62, 64) sts across left front neck, 57 (59, 59, 62, 64) sts across right front neck and 40 (46, 46, 52, 52) sts across back neck - 154 (164, 164, 176, 180) sts. Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle. Next Rnd: Purl. Next Rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds once more. Next Rnd: Purl.
Bind off as if to knit.
Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends.
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SLEEVES (make 2)
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 50 (54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
