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Shawl Collar Pullover
Lion Brand® Martha Stewart CraftsTM/MC Extra Soft Wool Blend
GAUGE:
17 sts + 24 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in St st (k on RS, p on WS) using larger needles.
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:
kfb (knit in front and back) Knit next st without removing it from left needle, then k through back of same st - 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 together - 1 st decreased.
PATTERN STITCH K2, p2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 1: K2, *p2, k2; rep from * across. Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts. Rep Row 2 for K2, p2 Rib.
NOTES:
1. When you see 'work even' in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off. 2. This design includes the instruction to work AT THE SAME TIME. This means you should read ahead in the pattern before proceeding.
BACK With smaller needles, cast on 82 (90, 98, 106, 114) sts. Work in K2, p2 Rib until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Change to larger needles. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 14 in. (35.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Armhole Bind off 5 (5, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 72 (80, 88, 96, 102) sts rem. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 70 (78, 86, 94, 100) sts at the end of this row. Next Row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 2 (4, 6, 7, 8) more times - 66 (70, 74, 78, 84) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures about 8 1/2 (9, 9, 9 1/2, 10) in. (21.5 (23, 23, 24, 25.5) cm). Bind off.
FRONT Work same as Back until piece measures about 11 1/2 in. (29 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Neck Note: Neck shaping overlaps with armhole shaping. The neck shaping will not be complete when the armhole shaping beg. When piece measures same as Back to armhole, continue working the neck shaping and AT THE SAME TIME you will beg working the armhole shaping. The armhole shaping will be completed before the neck shaping. Next Row (RS): Work in St st over first 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts; join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 18 sts for center front opening; work in St st to end of row - 32 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts on each side. Working both sides at once with separate balls of yarn, work even in St st for 7 rows. Decrease Row: Work in St st to last 3 sts of first side, k2tog, k1; on 2nd side, k1, ssk, work in St st to end of row - 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) sts on each side. Continuing in St st, rep Decrease Row every 8 (8, 8, 6, 6) rows 6 (7, 7, 8,10) more times; AT THE SAME TIME, when piece measures same as Back to armhole, shape armhole as for Back. When armhole measures same as Back, bind off rem 17 (18, 20, 22, 22) sts on each side.
SLEEVE (make 2) With smaller needles, cast on 42 (42, 46, 46, 50) sts. Work in K2, p2 Ribuntil piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Change to larger needles. Increase Row: K1, kfb, work in St st to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 - 44 (44, 48, 48, 52) sts at the end of this row. Continue in St st, rep Increase Row every 4 rows 13 (13, 14, 12, 14) more times, then every 6 rows 4 (4, 4, 6, 5) times - 78 (78, 84, 84, 90) sts when all increases are complete. Work even until piece measures 18 (18, 18, 19, 19) in. (45.5 (45.5, 45.5, 48.5, 48.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Shape Cap Bind off 5 (5, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 68 (68, 74, 74, 78) sts rem. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows - 60 (60, 66, 66, 70) sts rem. Next Row: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 - 58 (58, 64, 64, 68) sts at the end of this row. Next Row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows until 44 sts rem. Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 8 rows. Bind off rem 20 sts.
FINISHING Sew shoulder seams. Collar From RS, with smaller needles and beg at right shoulder seam, pick up and k34 (38, 42, 46, 50) sts across back neck. Row 1 (WS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end. Row 2 (RS): Cast on 8 sts, work in K2, p2 Rib as established. Row 3: Cast on 8 sts, work in K2, p2 Rib as established - 50 (54, 58, 62, 66) sts at end of row. Rep last 2 rows 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) more times - 146 (150, 154, 174, 178) sts. Work even in K2, p2 Rib as established until collar measures same as opening at center front. Bind off. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Sew collar to neck, lapping right side of collar over left. Weave in ends.
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Shawl Collar Pullover Reviewed by Betty Straayer on 2012-11-06
I made this sweater and love it. My husband compliments me every time I wear it. When I make it again, and I am making it again, I too will make the body a few inches longer, don't prefer the length of the sweater, otherwise everything else turned out beautifully.
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