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Free Knitting Pattern: Eyelet Swing Cardi

Lion Brand® LB Collection^® Cotton Bamboo

Pattern #: L10306

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SKILL LEVEL: Experienced

SIZE: Adult (Multiple Sizes)

XS/S (M/L, 1X/2X)
Finished Bust 35 (43, 51) in. (89 (109, 129.5) cm)
Finished Length 19 1/2 (20 1/2, 21 1/2) in. (49.5 (52, 54.5) cm)

CORRECTIONS: (applied Aug 7, 2012)

STITCH EXPLANATIONS
k2tog tbl (knit 2 together through the back loops): Insert tip of right hand needle, from right to left, into the back loops of both of the next 2 sts on the left hand needle. Wrap yarn as you usually would to knit and knit the 2 sts together - 1 st decreased.
p2tog tbl (purl 2 together through the back loops): Insert tip of right hand needle, from left to right, into the back loops of both of the next 2 sts on the left hand needle. Wrap yarn as you usually would to purl and purl the 2 sts together - 1 st decreased.

RIGHT FRONT
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Row 86: P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to 5 sts before next marker, p2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, sm, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k1 k to last 3 (5, 3) sts, k2tog 1 (2, 1) time(s), k1 - 55 (58, 63) sts at the end of this row.

Size XS/S Only
Row 110: P2, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, skp, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2

Sizes M/L and 1X/2X
Row ~~110~~ (116, 122): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to 5 sts before next marker, p2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, remove marker, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 37 sts at the end of this row.

LEFT FRONT
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Row 34: Cast on 4 sts, p1, (k3, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to next marker, sp2p, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, kp2 - 50 (60, 70) sts.
Row 86: K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to 5 sts before next marker, p2tog tbl, yo, k1, p2tog tbl, sm, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p1 p to last 3 (5, 3) sts, p2tog tbl 1 (2, 1) time(s), p1 - 55 (58, 63) sts at the end of this row.

Row 110 (116, 122): ~~K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to 5 sts before next marker, skp, yo, k1, p2tog tbl, remove marker, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2~~ K2, p1, p2tog, yo, k1, p1, p2tog, yo, k1, skp, p2tog, yo, k1, p1, p2tog, yo, k1, skp, (p2tog, yo, k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 37 sts at the end of this row.

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Eyelet Swing Cardi

Lion Brand^® LB Collection^® Cotton Bamboo

GAUGE:

21 sts + 26 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in Stockinette st (k on RS, p on WS).
25 sts + 26 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern st on Fronts.
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:

k2tog tbl (knit 2 together through the back loops): Insert tip of right hand needle, from right to left, into the back loops of both of the next 2 sts on the left hand needle. Wrap yarn as you usually would to knit and knit the 2 sts together - 1 st decreased.
p2tog tbl (purl 2 together through the back loops): Insert tip of right hand needle, from left to right, into the back loops of both of the next 2 sts on the left hand needle. Wrap yarn as you usually would to purl and purl the 2 sts together - 1 st decreased.
kfb (knit into front and then back)
An increase worked as follows:
1. Knit the next st through the front loop, but do not remove the st from your left hand needle.
2. Knit the same st once more, this time inserting your needle through the back loop of the st. You will have created 2 loops (sts) on your right hand needle.
3. Drop the st from your left hand needle - you have increased 1 st.
skp Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over knit - 1 st decreased.
sk2p Slip 1 as if to knit, knit 2 together, pass slipped stitch over - 2 sts decreased.
sp2p Slip 1 as if to purl, purl next 2 sts together through back loops, pass slipped stitch over - 2 sts decreased. Note: If you prefer, sp2p may be worked by slipping 1 as if to purl, purling next 2 sts tog, then passing slipped st over.
Yo (yarn over)
An increase that also creates a small decorative hole (eyelet) in the fabric, worked as follows:
1. To yarn over between 2 purl sts, take the yarn over the right needle to the back, then bring the yarn between the needles to the front. To yarn over between 2 knit sts, bring the yarn between the needles to the front, then over the right needle to the back.
2. It's important to remember that a yarn over is simply a strand of yarn, wrapped around your needle. A yarn over does NOT involve an existing stitch!

NOTES:

1. Circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of sts. Work back and forth on circular needle as if working on straight needles.
2. Fronts are worked in rib pattern with eyelets. The eyelets are created with yarn overs and are worked in the center of each p3 rib, on every 6th row.
3. Eyelet rows are worked on the RS of the Right Front and the WS of the Left Front.
4. The lower edge of each Front is shaped by casting on sts.
5. Each Front can be worked following the written instructions or reading the charts. Read RS rows from right to left, and read WS rows from left to right.
6. Work Back and Sleeves following written instructions.
7. 'Work even' in the pattern means to continue without increasing or decreasing the sts.

BACK
Cast on 119 (140, 161) sts.
Row 1 (RS): P2, k to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 2 (WS): K2, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Rows 3-8: Rep last 2 rows 3 more times.
Row 9: P2, skp, k37 (45, 52), skp, place marker (pm), k33 (38, 45), pm, k2tog, k37 (45, 52), k2tog, p2 - 115 (136, 157) sts at the end of this row.
Keeping first and last 2 sts in Rev St st (p on RS, k on WS), work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) for 9 rows.
Decrease Row: P2, skp, k to 2 sts before first marker, skp, slip marker (sm), k to next marker, sm, k2tog, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 111 (132, 153) sts at the end of this row.
Rep last 10 rows 5 times - 91 (112, 133) sts rem.
Keeping first and last 2 sts in Rev St st, work in St st until piece measures 12 1/2 in. (32 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
Row 1 (RS): Bind off 6 (10, 14) sts, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 85 (102, 119) sts at the end of this row.
Row 2 (WS): Bind off 6 (10, 14) sts, p to end of row - 79 (92, 105) sts at the end of this row.
Row 3: Bind off 2 sts, k to end of row - 77 (90, 103) sts.
Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, p to end of row - 75 (88, 101) sts.
Row 5 (Decrease Row): K1, skp, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 73 (86, 99) sts.
Row 6: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (4, 8) more times - 69 (78, 83) sts rem after all decreases have been completed.
Work even in St st until armholes measure 6 1/2 (7 1/2, 8 1/2) in. (16.5 (19, 21.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.

Divide for Neck
Next Row (RS): K19 (23, 25) for right shoulder, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 31 (32, 33) sts, k to end of row for left shoulder - 19 (23, 25) sts for each shoulder.
Work both shoulders at the same time, with separate balls of yarn.
Next Row: On first shoulder, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1; on 2nd shoulder, p1, p2tog, p to end of row - 18 (22, 24) sts for each shoulder.
Next Row: On first shoulder, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1; on 2nd shoulder, k1, skp, k to end of row - 17 (21, 23) sts for each shoulder.
Bind off all sts on both shoulders.

RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 10 (20, 30) sts.
Row 1 (WS): K2, p to end.
Row 2: Cast on 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 12 (22, 32) sts at the end of this row.
Rows 3-22: Rep last 2 rows 10 times - 32 (42, 52) sts at the end of Row 22.
Row 23: Rep Row 1.
Row 24: Cast on 4 sts, k1, pm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 36 (46, 56) sts.
Shape Side
Row 25: K the knit sts, p the purl sts, slipping markers as you go.
Row 26: Cast on 4 sts, k1, p3, k1, sm, p1, k9, pm, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 37 (47, 57) sts.
Note: You should now have 2 markers placed. The first indicates the end of the (p3, k1) rib. The second indicates where decreases are worked to shape the piece. If not otherwise mentioned, continue to slip markers as you come to them.
Row 27: Rep Row 25.
Row 28: Cast on 4 sts, k1, (p3, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 41 (51, 61) sts.
Row 29: Rep Row 25.
Rows 30 and 31: Rep Rows 28 and 29 - 45 (55, 65) sts at the end of Row 30.
Row 32: Cast on 4 sts, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 49 (59, 69) sts.
Row 33: K the knit sts, p the purl sts and yos.
Row 34: Cast on 4 sts, k1, (p3, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to next marker, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 50 (60, 70) sts.
Rows 35-39: Rep Rows 29-33 - 58 (68, 78) sts at the end of Row 38.
Rows 40 and 41: Rep Rows 28 and 29 - 62 (72, 82) sts at the end of Row 40.
Row 42: Rep Row 34 - 63 (73, 83) sts.
Row 43: Rep Row 25.
Rows 44 and 45: Rep Rows 32 and 33 - 67 (77, 87) sts at the end of Row 44.
Rows 46-49: Rep Rows 28-31 - 75 (85, 95) sts at the end of Row 48.
Row 50: Cast on 4 sts, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to next marker, sm, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 76 (86, 96) sts.
Row 51: Rep Row 33.
Row 52: Rep Row 28 - 80 (90, 100) sts.
Row 53: Rep Row 25.
Row 54: Cast on 6 sts, p2, k1, (p3, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 86 (96, 106) sts.
Row 55: Rep Row 25.
Row 56: P2, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 57: Rep Row 33.
Row 58: P2, k1, (p3, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to next marker, sm, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 83 (93, 103) sts.
Row 59: Rep Row 25.
Row 60: P2, k1, (p3, k1) to first marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 61: Rep Row 25.
Row 62: Rep Row 56.
Row 63: Rep Row 33.
Shape Front
Row 64: P2, (k1, p3) twice, pm, skp, p2, k1, (p3, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 82 (92, 102) sts at the end of this row.
Note: You should now have 3 markers placed; 2 that were placed earlier and the marker that was placed in Row 64. The marker placed in Row 64 indicates where decreases will be worked to shape the front.
Row 65: Rep Row 25.
Row 66: P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, p1, k1, (p3, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to next marker, sm, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 78 (88, 98) sts
Row 67: Rep Row 25.
Row 68: P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 77 (87, 97) sts.
Row 69: Rep Row 33.
Row 70: P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, (p3, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 76 (86, 96) sts.
Row 71: Rep Row 25.
Row 72: P2, (k1, p3) to 1 st before 2nd marker, k1, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2.
Row 73: Rep Row 25.
Row 74: P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to 1 st before 2nd marker, k1, sm, p1, k to next marker, remove marker, sk2p, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 73 (83, 93) sts.
Row 75: Rep Row 33.
Rows 76-79: Rep Rows 72 and 73 twice.
Row 80: P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, p2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) 6 times, k1, p2, k2tog, pm, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to last 2 sts, p2 - 71 (81, 91) sts.
Note: You should now have 3 markers placed; 2 that were placed earlier and the marker that was placed in Row 80. The marker placed in Row 80 indicates where additional decreases will be worked for shaping.
Row 81: Rep Row 33.
Row 82: P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, p1, (k1, p3) to 4 sts before next marker, k1 p1, k2tog, sm, (p3, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2 - 68 (78, 88) sts.
Shape Armhole
Row 83: Bind off 6 (10, 14) sts, k the knit sts, p the purl sts - 62 (68, 74) sts.
Row 84: P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, (k1, p3) to 3 sts before next marker, k1, k2tog, sm, (p3, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to end of row - 60 (66, 72) sts.
Row 85: Bind off 2 (4, 6) sts, k the knit sts, p the purl sts - 58 (62, 66) sts.
Row 86: P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to 5 sts before next marker, p2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, sm, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to next marker, sm, p1, k to last 3 (5, 3) sts, k2tog 1 (2, 1) time(s), k1 - 55 (58, 63) sts.
Row 87: Rep Row 33.
Row 88: P2, k1, (p3, k1) to last marker, sm, p1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 54 (57, 62) sts.
Row 89: Rep Row 25.

Note:At this point in the pattern, instructions for the Right Front are divided by size. Read ahead carefully and be sure to follow the instructions for your specific size.

Size M/L
Row 90: P2, k1, (p3, k1) to last marker, sm, p1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 56 sts at the end of this row.
Row 91: Rep Row 25.
Row 92: P2, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last marker, sm, p1, k1, k2tog, k1 - 55 sts.
Row 93: Rep Row 33.
Row 94: P2, (k1, p3) to last marker, sm, p1, k2tog, k1 - 54 sts.
Row 95: Rep Row 25.

Size 1X/2X Only
Row 90: P2, k1, (p3, k1) to last marker, sm, p1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 61 sts at the end of this row.
Row 91: Bind off 1 st, k the knit sts, p the purl sts - 60 sts.
Row 92: P2, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last marker, sm, p1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 59 sts.
Row 93: Rep Row 33.
Row 94: P2, (k1, p3) to last marker, sm, p1, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1 - 58 sts.
Row 95: Rep Row 25.
Rows 96-101:Rep Rows 90-95 - 54 sts at the end of Row 101.

All Sizes
Row 90 (96, 102): P2, (k1, p3) to 1 st before last marker, k1, remove marker, p2tog, p1 - 53 sts at the end of this row.
Row 91 (97, 103): Rep Row 25.
Row 92 (98, 104): P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to last 3 sts, k1, p2.
Row 93 (99, 105): Rep Row 33.
Row 94 (100, 106): P2, (k1, p3) to last 3 sts, k1, p2.
Row 95 (101, 107): Rep Row 25.
Row 96 (102, 108): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, p2, k1, (p3, k1) to 4 sts before next marker, p2, k2tog, sm, (p3, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 51 sts.
Row 97 (103, 109): Rep Row 25.
Row 98 (104, 110): P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, p1, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to 4 sts before next marker, k1, p1, k2tog, sm, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 49 sts.
Row 99 (105, 111): Rep Row 33.
Row 100 (106, 112): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, (k1, p3) to 3 sts before next marker, k1, k2tog, sm, (p3, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 47 sts.
Row 101 (107, 113): Rep Row 25.
Row 102 (108, 114): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, p3, (k1, p3) to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, sm, (p3, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 45 sts.
Row 103 (109, 115): Rep Row 25.
Row 104 (110, 116): P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, p2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to 4 sts before next marker, p2, k2tog, sm, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 43 sts.
Row 105 (111, 117): Rep Row 33.
Row 106 (112, 118): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, p1, (k1, p3) to 4 sts before next marker, k1, p1, k2tog, sm, (p3, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 41 sts.
Row 107 (113, 119): Rep Row 25.
Row 108 (114, 120): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, (k1, p3) to 3 sts before next marker, k1, k2tog, sm, (p3, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 39 sts.
Row 109 (115, 121): Rep Row 25.
Size XS/S Only
Row 110: P2, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, skp, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2tog, yo, p1, k1, p2
Sizes M/L and 1X/2X
Row (116, 122): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to 5 sts before next marker, p2tog, yo, p1, k2tog, remove marker, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 37 sts at the end of this row.
Row 111 (117, 123): Rep Row 33.
Row 112 (118, 124): P2, (k1, p3) to first marker, sm, skp, knit the k sts, purl the p sts to end of row, slipping markers as you go - 36 sts.
Row 113 (119, 125): Rep Row 25.
Row 114 (120, 126): Rep Row 112 (118, 124) - 35 sts.
Row 115 (121, 127): Rep Row 25.
Row 116 (122, 128): P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 34 sts.
Row 117 (123, 129)-121 (127, 133): Rep Rows 111 (117, 123)-115 (121, 127).
Row 122 (128, 134): P2, (k1, p2tog, yo, p1) to first marker, sm, skp, p1, k1, (p2tog, yo, p1, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 31 sts.
Row 123 (129, 135)-125 (131, 137): Rep Rows 111 (117, 123)-113 (119, 125).
Row 126 (132, 138): P2, (k1, p3tog) 2 (1, 1) times, (k1, p3) to marker, remove marker, skp, (p3tog, k1) 4 (3, 2) times, (p3, k1) to last 2 sts, p2 - 17 (21, 23) sts.
Row 127 (133, 139): Rep Row 25.
Bind off.

Right Front Chart Size XS/S

Right Front Chart Size M/L

Right Front Chart Size 1X/2X

Chart Key

LEFT FRONT
Cast on 10 (20, 30) sts.
Row 1 (RS): P2, k to end.
Row 2: Cast on 2 sts, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 12 (22, 32) sts at the end of this row.
Rows 3-22: Rep last 2 rows 10 times - 32 (42, 52) sts at the end of Row 22.
Row 23: Rep Row 1.
Row 24: Cast on 4 sts, p1, pm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 36 (46, 56) sts.
Shape Side Row 25: K the knit sts, p the purl sts, slipping markers as you go.
Row 26: Cast on 4 sts, p1, k3, p1, sm, k1, p9, pm, sp2p, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, k2 - 37 (47, 57) sts.
Note: You should now have 2 markers placed. The first indicates the end of the (p3, k1) rib. The second indicates where decreases are worked to shape the piece. If not otherwise mentioned, continue to slip markers as you come to them.
Row 27: Rep Row 25.
Row 28: Cast on 4 sts, p1, (k3, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 41 (51, 61) sts.
Row 29: Rep Row 25.
Rows 30 and 31: Rep Rows 28 and 29 - 45 (55, 65) sts at the end of Row 30.
Row 32: Cast on 4 sts, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 49 (59, 69) sts.
Row 33: K the knit sts, p the purl sts and yos.
Row 34: Cast on 4 sts, p1, (k3, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to next marker, sp2p, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, k2 - 50 (60, 70) sts.
Rows 35-39: Rep Rows 29-33 - 58 (68, 78) sts at the end of Row 38.
Row 40: Rep Row 28 - 62 (72, 82) sts.
Row 41: Rep Row 25.
Row 42: Rep Row 34 - 63 (73, 83) sts.
Row 43: Rep Row 25.
Rows 44 and 45: Rep Rows 32 and 33 - 67 (77, 87) sts at the end of Row 44.
Rows 46-49: Rep Rows 28-31 - 75 (85, 95) sts at the end of Row 48.
Row 50: Cast on 4 sts, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1), to first marker, sm, k1, p to next marker, sm, sp2p, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, k2 - 76 (86, 96) sts.
Row 51: Rep Row 33.
Row 52: Rep Row 28 - 80 (90, 100) sts at the end of this row.
Row 53: Rep Row 25.
Row 54: Cast on 6 sts, k2, p1, (k3, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 86 (96, 106) sts.
Row 55: Rep Row 25.
Row 56: K2, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 57: Rep Row 33.
Row 58: K2, p1, (k3, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to next marker, sm, sp2p, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, k2 - 83 (93, 103) sts.
Row 59: Rep Row 25.
Row 60: K2, p1, (k3, p1) to first marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 61: Rep Row 25.
Row 62: Rep Row 56.
Row 63: Rep Row 33.
Shape Front
Row 64: K2, (p1, k3) twice, pm, p2tog, k2, p1, (k3, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 82 (92, 102) sts at the end of this row.
Note: You should now have 3 markers placed; 2 that were placed earlier and the marker that was placed in Row 64.
The marker placed in Row 64 indicates where decreases will be worked to shape the front.
Row 65: Rep Row 25.
Row 66: K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k1, p1, (k3, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to next marker, sp2p, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, k2 - 78 (88, 98) sts.
Row 67: Rep Row 25.
Row 68: K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 77 (87, 97) sts.
Row 69: Rep Row 33.
Row 70: K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, (k3, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 76 (86, 96) sts.
Row 71: Rep Row 25.
Row 72: K2, (p1, k3) to 1 st before 2nd marker, p1, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 73: Rep Row 25.
Row 74: K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to 1 st before 2nd marker, p1, sm, k1, p to next marker, remove marker, sp2p, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, k2 - 73 (83, 93) sts.
Row 75: Rep Row 33.
Rows 76-79: Rep Rows 72 and 73 twice.
Row 80: K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) 6 times, p1, k2, p2tog tbl, pm, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to last 2 sts, k2 - 71 (81, 91) sts.
Note: You should now have 3 markers placed; 2 that were placed earlier and the marker that was placed in Row 80. The marker placed in Row 80 indicates where additional decreases will be worked for shaping.
Row 81: Rep Row 33.
Row 82: K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k1, (p1, k3) to 4 sts before next marker, p1, k1, p2tog tbl, sm, (k3, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, k2 - 68 (78, 88) sts.
Shape Armhole
Row 83: Bind off 6 (10, 14) sts, k the knit sts, p the purl sts - 62 (68, 74) sts.
Row 84: K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, (p1, k3) to 3 sts before next marker, p1, p2tog tbl, sm, (k3, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to end of row - 60 (66, 72) sts.
Row 85: Bind off 2 (4, 6) sts, k the knit sts, p the purl sts - 58 (62, 66) sts.
Row 86: K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to 5 sts before next marker, skp, yo, k1, p2tog tbl, sm, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to next marker, sm, k1, p to last 3 (5, 3) sts, p2tog tbl 1 (2, 1) time(s), p1 - 55 (58, 63) sts.
Row 87: Rep Row 33.
Row 88: K2, p1, (k3, p1) to last marker, sm, k1, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1 - 54 (57, 62) sts.
Row 89: Rep Row 25.

Note:When you have completed Row 89, be sure to follow the instructions below only for your specific size!

Size M/L
Row 90: K2, p1, (k3, p1) to last marker, sm, k1, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1 - 56 sts at the end of this row.
Row 91: Rep Row 25.
Row 92: K2, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to last marker, sm, k1, p1, p2tog tbl, p1 - 55.
Row 93: Rep Row 33.
Row 94: K2, (p1, k3) to last marker, sm, k1, p2tog tbl, p1 - 54 sts.
Row 95: Rep Row 25.

Size 1X/2X Only
Row 90: K2, p1, (k3, p1) to last marker, sm, k1, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1 - 61 sts at the end of this row.
Row 91: Bind off 1 st, k the knit sts, p the purl sts - 60 sts.
Row 92: K2, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to last marker, sm, k1, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1 - 59 sts.
Row 93: Rep Row 33.
Row 94: K2, (p1, k3) to last marker, sm, k1, p to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl, p1 - 58 sts.
Row 95: Rep Row 25.
Rows 96-101:Rep Rows 90-95 - 54 sts at the end of Row 101.

All Sizes
Row 90 (96, 102): K2, (p1, k3) to 1 st before last marker, p1, remove marker, skp, k1 - 53 sts at the end of this row.
Row 91 (97, 103): Rep Row 25.
Row 92 (98, 104): K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to last 3 sts, p1, k2.
Row 93 (99, 105): Rep Row 33.
Row 94 (100, 106): K2, (p1, k3) to last 3 sts, p1, k2.
Row 95 (101, 107): Rep Row 25.
Row 96 (102, 108): K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k2, p1, (k3, p1) to 4 sts before next marker, k2, p2tog tbl, sm, (k3, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 51sts.
Row 97 (103, 109): Rep Row 25.
Row 98 (104, 110): K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k1, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to 4 sts before next marker, p1, k1, p2tog tbl, sm, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 49 sts.
Row 99 (105, 111): Rep Row 33.
Row 100 (106, 112): K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, (p1, k3) to 3 sts before next marker, p1, p2tog tbl, sm, (k3, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 47 sts.
Row 101 (107, 113): Rep Row 25.
Row 102 (108, 114): K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k3, (p1, k3) to 2 sts before next marker, p2tog tbl, sm, (k3, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 45 sts.
Row 103 (109, 115): Rep Row 25.
Row 104 (110, 116): K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to 4 sts before next marker, k2, p2tog tbl, sm, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 43 sts.
Row 105 (111, 117): Rep Row 33.
Row 106 (112, 118): K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k1, (p1, k3) to 4 sts before next marker, p1, k1, p2tog tbl, sm, (k3, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 41 sts.
Row 107 (113, 119): Rep Row 25.
Row 108 (114, 120): K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, (p1, k3) to 3 sts before next marker, p1, p2tog tbl, sm, (k3, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 39 sts.
Row 109 (115, 121): Rep Row 25.
Row 110 (116, 122): K2, p1, p2tog, yo, k1, p1, p2tog, yo, k1, skp, p2tog, yo, k1, p1, p2tog, yo, k1, skp, (p2tog, yo, k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 37 sts.
Row 111 (117, 123): Rep Row 33.
Row 112 (118, 124): K2, (p1, k3) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k the knit sts, p the purl sts to end of row, slipping markers as you go - 36 sts.
Row 113 (119, 125): Rep Row 25.
Row 114 (120, 126): Rep Row 112 (118, 124) - 35 sts.
Row 115 (121, 127): Rep Row 25.
Row 116 (122, 128): K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 34 sts.
Row 117 (123, 129)-121 (127, 133): Rep Rows 111 (117, 123)-115 (121, 127).
Row 122 (128, 134): K2, (p1, skp, yo, k1) to first marker, sm, p2tog, k1, p1, (skp, yo, k1, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 31 sts.
Row 123 (129, 135)-125 (131, 137): Rep Rows 111 (117, 123)-113 (119, 125).
Row 126 (132, 138): K2, (p1, k3tog tbl) 2 (1, 1) times, (p1, k3) to marker, remove marker, p2tog, (k3tog tbl, p1) 4 (3, 2) times, (k3, p1) to last 2 sts, k2 - 17 (21, 23) sts.
Row 127 (133, 139): Rep Row 25.
Bind off.

Left Front Chart Size XS/S

Left Front Chart Size M/L

Left Front Chart Size 1X/2X

SLEEVE (make 2)
Cast on 52 (64, 74) sts.
Row 1 (WS): Knit.
Rows 2 and 3: Purl.
Row 4 (Increase Row): K1, kfb, k to last 2 sts, kfb, k1 - 54 (66, 76) sts at the end of this row.
Rep last 2 rows until you have 68 (82, 94) sts on needle.
Work even in St st until piece measures 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Cap (top of Sleeve)
Next Row (RS): Bind off 6 (10, 14) sts, k to end of row - 62 (72, 80) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 6 (10, 14) sts, p to end of row - 56 (62, 66) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 2 sts, k to end of row - 54 (60, 64) sts.
Next Row: Bind off 2 sts, p to end of row - 52 (58, 62) sts.
Decrease Row (RS): K1, skp, k to last 3 sts, skp, k1 - 50 (56, 60) sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 13 (16, 18) times - 24 sts rem.
Next Row: Bind off 2 sts, k to end of row - 22 sts.
Next Row: Bind off 2 sts, p to end of row - 20 sts.
Next Row: Bind off 3 sts, k to end of row - 17 sts.
Next Row: Bind off 3 sts, p to end of row - 14 sts.
Next Row: Bind off 4 sts, k to end of row - 10 sts.
Next Row: Bind off 4 sts, p to end of row - 6 sts.
Bind off rem 6 sts.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder and side seams. Sew Sleeve seams. Sew in Sleeves.

Note:To work the Trim, you will need to pick up sts evenly spaced along an edge. To pick up sts evenly, divide the edge along which you'll be picking up into segments, first in half, then into quarters, etc. Use pins, removable st markers, or scraps of yarn to mark the segments. Next, divide the number of sts you will pick up (as evenly as possible) into the segments.

Using the size XS/S as an example, divide the cast-on edge of the Left Front into quarters. Then divide the 109 sts to be picked up by 4 - you will need to pick 27 sts across 3 segments and 28 sts across the 4th segment.

Lower Edge Trim
From RS, pick up and knit 109 (119, 129) sts evenly spaced across cast-on edge of Left Front, 113 (133, 153) sts evenly spaced across cast-on edge of Back and 109 (119, 129) sts evenly spaced across cast-on edge of Right Front - 331 (371, 411) sts at the end of this row.
Knit 4 rows.
Bind off.

Front and Neck Trim
From RS, pick up and knit 55 (60, 65) sts evenly spaced along Right Front edge, 35 (36, 37) sts evenly spaced across Back neck and 55 (60, 65) sts evenly spaced along Left Front edge - 145 (156, 167) sts at the end of this row.
Knit 2 rows.
Bind off.
Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning)	k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together	k3tog = knit 3 together
p = purl	p2tog = purl 2 together
p3tog = purl 3 together	rem = remain(s)(ing)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)	RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)	tbl = through the back loop
WS = wrong side	yo = yarn over

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Eyelet Swing Cardi Reviewed by Sylvia Tearle on 2012-08-23
Have just completed this cardi and it's delightful and looks just like the photo. However I feel there are a number of errors in the pattern instructions which kept me on my toes making sure it worked out correctly. Also I didn't care to pick up so many stitches at the end so crocheted an edge as I also felt the two knit rows in the pattern would curl and I wanted to give the back particularly a bit of extra weight. Thanks Lion Brand for something different to knit.

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