Patons® Alpaca Blend
SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT
ABBREVIATIONS: yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximate(ly) P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches Beg = Begin(ing) together Cont = Continue P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches Dec(s) = Decreas(e)(ing) together through back loops Inc(s) = Increas(e)(ing) Rem = Remaining K = Knit Rep = Repeat K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches Rnd = Round together RS = Right side M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise horizontal loop lying before next Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise stitch and knitting into back of Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise loop one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together. P = Purl St(s) = Stitch(es) PM = Place marker WS = Wrong side EASY
MATERIALS
Patons® Alpaca Blend™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 155 yds/142 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Slate (01005) 3 3 3 4 4 5 balls Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) knitting needles. Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needle 16" [40.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch holders. 1 stitch marker.
SIZES To fit bust measurement XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] M 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm] L 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm] XL 44-46" [112-117 cm] 2/3XL 48-54" [122-137 cm] 4/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust XS/S 36" [91.5 cm] M 40" [101.5 cm] L 44" [112 cm] XL 48" [122 cm] 2/3XL 57" [144.5 cm] 4/5XL 65" [165 cm]
GAUGE 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st. SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT 1 of 3
SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT
INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. BACK Note: Back is approx 1" [2.5 cm] longer than Front. **With pair of needles, cast on 67 (75-83-91-107-123) sts. 1st row: (RS). *K3. P1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3. 2nd row: *P3. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P3.** Rep last 2 rows (K3. P1) ribbing 6 times more. Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). Knit. 2nd row: K5. Purl to last 5 sts. K5. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 16 (16-17-17-1819)" [40.5 (40.5-43-43-45.5-48) cm], ending on a WS row. Armhole shaping: Cast off 3 (67-8-9-10) sts beg next 2 rows. 61
(63-69-75-89-103) sts. Size 4/5XL only: Cast off 3 sts beg next 2 rows. 97 sts. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. (87-95) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. P1. P2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2. (85-93) sts. Rep last 2 rows (4-5) times more. (69-73) sts. All sizes: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 59 (61-67-73-67-75) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-7-9-4-4) times more. 47 (47-53-55-59-65) sts. Cont even in stocking st, slipping first st of each row until armholes measure approx 6 (6½-6½-7-77½)" [15 (16.5-16.5-18-18-19) cm], ending on a WS row. Shape shoulders: Cast off 5 (5-66-7-8) sts beg next 2 rows, then 4 (4-5-5-6-7) sts beg next 2 rows. Place rem 29 (29-31-33-33-35) sts onto a st holder.
FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Rep last 2 rows (K3. P1) ribbing 3 times more. Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). Knit. 2nd row: K5. Purl to last 5 sts. K5. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 15 (15-16-16-1718)" [38 (38-40.5-40.5-43-45.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Armhole shaping: Cast off 3 (67-8-9-11) sts beg next 2 rows. 61 (63-69-75-89-101) sts. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. (87-99) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. P1. P2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2. Rep last 2 rows (4-5) times more. (69-65) sts. All sizes: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 59 (61-67-73) sts. 59 (61-67-73-6763) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-7-9-4-5) times more. 47 (47-53-55-59-65) sts.
Cont even in stocking st, slipping first st of each row until armhole measures approx 4¼ (4¾-4¾5¼-5¼-5¾)" [11 (12-12-13-1314.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Neck shaping: 1st row: Sl1. K13 (13-15-15-17-19). K2tog. Turn. Leave rem 31 (31-35-37-39-43) sts on spare needle. 2nd row: P2tog. Purl to end of row. 3rd row: Sl1. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. Rep last 2 rows to 9 (9-11-11-1315) sts. Work 1 row even. Shape shoulder: Cast off 5 (56-6-7-8) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 4 (4-5-56-7) sts. With RS facing, slip next 15 (1517-19-19-21) sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts. ssk. Knit to end of row. 15 (15-17-17-19-21) sts. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Next row: ssk. Knit to end of row. Rep last 2 rows to 9 (9-11-11-1315) sts. Work 2 rows even. SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT 2 of 3
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SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT
Shape shoulder: Cast off 5 (56-6-7-8) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 4 (4-5-56-7) sts. FINISHING Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams from armhole to top of ribbing leaving sides of ribbing open. Collar: With RS facing and circular needle, beg at right shoulder, pick up and knit 9 sts down right front neck edge. K15 (15-17-19-19-21) from Front st holder. Pick up and knit 9 sts up left front neck edge. K29 (2931-33-33-35) from Back neck st holder, dec 2 (2-0-1-1-2) st(s) evenly across. 60 (60-66-69-6972) sts. PM. Join to beg working in rnd. 1st rnd: *K2. P1. Rep from * around. Rep last rnd until Collar measures 4" [10 cm]. Cast off loosely in pat.
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ABBREVIATIONS: yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Approx = Approximate(ly) P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches Beg = Begin(ing) together Cont = Continue P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches Dec(s) = Decreas(e)(ing) together through back loops Inc(s) = Increas(e)(ing) Rem = Remaining K = Knit Rep = Repeat K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches Rnd = Round together RS = Right side M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise horizontal loop lying before next Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise stitch and knitting into back of Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise loop one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together. P = Purl St(s) = Stitch(es) PM = Place marker WS = Wrong side EASY
MATERIALS
Patons® Alpaca Blend™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 155 yds/142 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Slate (01005) 3 3 3 4 4 5 balls Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) knitting needles. Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needle 16" [40.5 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch holders. 1 stitch marker.
SIZES To fit bust measurement XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] M 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm] L 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm] XL 44-46" [112-117 cm] 2/3XL 48-54" [122-137 cm] 4/5XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust XS/S 36" [91.5 cm] M 40" [101.5 cm] L 44" [112 cm] XL 48" [122 cm] 2/3XL 57" [144.5 cm] 4/5XL 65" [165 cm]
GAUGE 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st. SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT 1 of 3
SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT
INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes. BACK Note: Back is approx 1" [2.5 cm] longer than Front. **With pair of needles, cast on 67 (75-83-91-107-123) sts. 1st row: (RS). *K3. P1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. K3. 2nd row: *P3. K1. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P3.** Rep last 2 rows (K3. P1) ribbing 6 times more. Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). Knit. 2nd row: K5. Purl to last 5 sts. K5. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 16 (16-17-17-1819)" [40.5 (40.5-43-43-45.5-48) cm], ending on a WS row. Armhole shaping: Cast off 3 (67-8-9-10) sts beg next 2 rows. 61
(63-69-75-89-103) sts. Size 4/5XL only: Cast off 3 sts beg next 2 rows. 97 sts. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. (87-95) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. P1. P2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2. (85-93) sts. Rep last 2 rows (4-5) times more. (69-73) sts. All sizes: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 59 (61-67-73-67-75) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-7-9-4-4) times more. 47 (47-53-55-59-65) sts. Cont even in stocking st, slipping first st of each row until armholes measure approx 6 (6½-6½-7-77½)" [15 (16.5-16.5-18-18-19) cm], ending on a WS row. Shape shoulders: Cast off 5 (5-66-7-8) sts beg next 2 rows, then 4 (4-5-5-6-7) sts beg next 2 rows. Place rem 29 (29-31-33-33-35) sts onto a st holder.
FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Rep last 2 rows (K3. P1) ribbing 3 times more. Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). Knit. 2nd row: K5. Purl to last 5 sts. K5. Rep last 2 rows until work from beg measures 15 (15-16-16-1718)" [38 (38-40.5-40.5-43-45.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Armhole shaping: Cast off 3 (67-8-9-11) sts beg next 2 rows. 61 (63-69-75-89-101) sts. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. (87-99) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. P1. P2tog. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2. Rep last 2 rows (4-5) times more. (69-65) sts. All sizes: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. ssk. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 59 (61-67-73) sts. 59 (61-67-73-6763) sts. 2nd row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-7-9-4-5) times more. 47 (47-53-55-59-65) sts.
Cont even in stocking st, slipping first st of each row until armhole measures approx 4¼ (4¾-4¾5¼-5¼-5¾)" [11 (12-12-13-1314.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Neck shaping: 1st row: Sl1. K13 (13-15-15-17-19). K2tog. Turn. Leave rem 31 (31-35-37-39-43) sts on spare needle. 2nd row: P2tog. Purl to end of row. 3rd row: Sl1. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. Rep last 2 rows to 9 (9-11-11-1315) sts. Work 1 row even. Shape shoulder: Cast off 5 (56-6-7-8) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 4 (4-5-56-7) sts. With RS facing, slip next 15 (1517-19-19-21) sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts. ssk. Knit to end of row. 15 (15-17-17-19-21) sts. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Next row: ssk. Knit to end of row. Rep last 2 rows to 9 (9-11-11-1315) sts. Work 2 rows even. SLEEVELESS KNIT TURTLENECK | KNIT 2 of 3
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Shape shoulder: Cast off 5 (56-6-7-8) sts beg next row. Work 1 row even. Cast off rem 4 (4-5-56-7) sts. FINISHING Sew shoulder seams. Sew side seams from armhole to top of ribbing leaving sides of ribbing open. Collar: With RS facing and circular needle, beg at right shoulder, pick up and knit 9 sts down right front neck edge. K15 (15-17-19-19-21) from Front st holder. Pick up and knit 9 sts up left front neck edge. K29 (2931-33-33-35) from Back neck st holder, dec 2 (2-0-1-1-2) st(s) evenly across. 60 (60-66-69-6972) sts. PM. Join to beg working in rnd. 1st rnd: *K2. P1. Rep from * around. Rep last rnd until Collar measures 4" [10 cm]. Cast off loosely in pat.
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