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INTERMEDIATE
MEASUREMENTS Finished bust/chest: Extra-Small/Small 40" [101.5 cm] Medium 44" [112 cm] Large 48" [122 cm] Extra-Large 50" [127 cm] 2/3 Extra-Large 58" [147.5 cm] 4/5 Extra-Large 64" [162.5 cm] GAUGE 11 sts and 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.
MATERIALS Bernat® Roving (3.5 oz/100 g; 120 yds/109 m)
Sizes
XS/S
Main Color (MC) Rice Paper (00100) 4 Contrast A Putty (00032) 4 Contrast B Flint (00033) 2
M 4 4 2
L
5 5 2
XL 5 5 2
2/3XL 5 5 3
4/5XL 6 6 3
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Sizes U.S. 10½ (6.5 mm) and U.S. 11 (8 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 3 st holders. Separating zipper. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Alt = Alternate(ing) K2tog = Knit next 2 Approx = Approximately stitches together Beg = Beginning P = Purl Cont = Continue(ity) Rep = Repeat Dec = Decrease(ing) RS = Right side Inc = Increase(ing) Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitK = Knit wise
St(s) = Stitch(es) Tog = Together Work2tog = Work next 2 stitches together WS = Wrong side
INSTRUCTIONS The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes 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 With smaller needles and A, cast on 57 (61-67-69-79-89) sts. 1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows rows of (K1. P1) ribbing for 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a 2nd row. Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st for 2 rows, ending on a purl row. With MC, work 2 rows in stocking st. Work Chart I in stocking st until row 52 of Chart is complete, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right. (Chart I is shown on page 5) Raglan shaping: Keeping cont of Chart I, cast off 2 sts beg next 2 rows. 53 (57-63-65-7585) sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every following alt row 13 (13-13-12-10-5) times more. 25 (29-35-39-53-73) sts. Purl 1 row.
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Dec 1 st each end of needle on next 2 (4-6-8-14-24) rows. 21 (21-23-23-25-25) sts. Cast off. Pocket Linings (make 2). With larger needles and A, cast on 15 sts. Work 15 rows in stocking st. Break yarn. Leave sts on a st holder. LEFT FRONT **With smaller needles and A, cast on 31 (33-35-37-41-47) sts. Work 3" [7.5 cm] in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back, ending on a 2nd row and inc 0 (0-1-0-1-0) st in center of last row. 31 (33-36-37-42-47) sts.** Change to larger needles and proceed as follows: Next row: (RS). With A, knit to last 2 sts. P1. K1. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Next row: With MC, knit to last 2 sts. P1. K1. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Next row: Work 1st row of Chart II to end of row, reading row from right to left. With MC, P1. K1.
Next row: With MC, Sl1P. P1. Work 2nd row of Chart II to end of row, reading row from left to right. (Chart II is shown on page 6). Chart II is now in position. (Note: Center front 2 sts are not shown on Chart II and are worked in MC throughout). Cont working Chart II until row 14 of Chart is complete. Pocket placement: Next row: (RS). Work Chart across 7 (912-13-18-23) sts. Cast off next 15 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. With MC, P1. K1. Next row: With MC, Sl1P. P1. Work Chart across 7 sts. P15 from pocket st holder. Work Chart to end of row. Work Chart II until row 52 of Chart is complete. Raglan shaping: Cast off 2 sts beg next row (armhole edge). 29 (31-34-35-40-45) sts. Work 1 row even. Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next and every following alt row 6 times more. 22 (24-27-28-3338) sts.
Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL only: Neck shaping: Next row: (WS). Cast off 3 sts. Work Chart to end of row. 19 (21-24-25-30) sts. Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to end of row. Rep last 2 rows twice more. 10 (12-15-16-21) sts.
Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Rep last row 6 times more. 20 sts. Next row: (WS). Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Rep last 2 rows 5 times more. 2 sts.
Next row: (RS). Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work Chart to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 3 (4-4-3-1) time(s) more. 2 (2-5-8-17) sts.
RIGHT FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Left Front. Change to larger needles, A and proceed as follows: Next row: (RS). Sl1. P1. Knit to end of row. Next row: Purl. Next row: With MC, Sl1. P1. Knit to end of row. Next row: Purl. Next row: With MC, Sl1. P1. Work 1st row of Chart III to end of row, reading row from right to left. Next row: Work 2nd row of Chart III to last 2 sts, reading row from left to right. With MC, P2. (Chart III is shown on page 6). Chart III is now in position. (Note: Center front 2 sts are not shown on Chart III and are
Sizes L, XL and 2/3XL only: Next row: (RS). Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Rep last 2 rows 0 (1-4) time(s) more. 2 sts. Size 4/5XL only: Neck shaping: Next row: (WS). Cast off 3 sts. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. 34 sts.
All sizes: Next row: P2. Next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
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worked in MC throughout). Work Chart III until row 14 of Chart is complete. Pocket placement: Next row: (WS). With MC, Sl1. P1. Work Chart across 7 sts. Cast off next 15 sts. Work Chart to end of row. Next row: Work Chart across 7 (9-12-13-18-23) sts. P15 from pocket st holder. Pat to last 2 sts. With MC, P2. Work Chart III until row 53 of Chart is complete. Raglan shaping: Cast off 2 sts beg next row (armhole edge). 29 (31-34-35-40-45) sts. Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next and every alt row 6 times more. 22 (24-27-28-33-38) sts. Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL only: Neck shaping: Next row: (WS). Work Chart to last 3 sts. Cast off last 3 sts. Next row: Rejoin yarn to rem sts. Work2tog (neck edge). Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Rep last 2 rows twice more. 10 (12-15-16-21) sts.
Next row: (RS). Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work Chart to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 3 (4-4-3-1) time(s) more. 2 (2-5-8-17) sts. Sizes L, XL and 2/3XL only: Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 0 (1-4) time(s) more. 2 sts. Size 4/5XL only: Neck shaping: Next row: (WS). Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Cast off last 3 sts. 34 sts. Next row: Rejoin yarn to rem sts. Work2tog (neck edge). Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Rep last row 5 times more. 20 sts. Next row: (WS). Work2tog. Work Chart to end of row. Next row: Work2tog. Work Chart to last 2 sts. Work2tog. Rep last 2 rows 5 times more. 2 sts.
All sizes: Next row: P2. Next row: K2tog. Fasten off.
FINISHING Sew raglan seams.
SLEEVES With smaller needles and A, cast on 29 (29-31-31-33-33) sts. Work 3" [7.5 cm] in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back, ending with a 2nd row and inc 1 st in center of last row. 30 (30-3234-36-36) sts.
Collar: With smaller needles and A, cast on 3 sts. 1st row: (RS). Sl1. (Inc 1 st in next st) twice. 5 sts. 2nd row: Sl1. Knit to end of row. 3rd row: Sl1. Inc 1 st in next st. Knit to last 2 sts. Inc 1 st in next st. K1. 4th row: Sl1. Knit to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 8 (8-9-9-10-10) times more. 23 (23-25-25-2727) sts. Place marker at each end of needle. Cont in garter st (knit every row) until Collar from markers measures 13½ (14-14½-14½-1515)" [34.5 (35.5-37-37-38-38) cm], ending on a WS row. Next row: Sl1. K2tog. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. Next row: Sl1. Knit to end of row. Rep last 2 rows 8 (8-9-9-10-10) times more. 3 sts. Cast off.
Change to larger needles and work Chart IV for Left Sleeve or Chart V for Right Sleeve in stocking st to end of Chart, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right and inc 1 st each end of needle on 7th and every following 6th row to 44 (44-4648-50-50) sts. (Charts IV and V shown on page 7). Raglan shaping: Cast off 2 sts beg next 2 rows. 40 (40-42-4446-46) sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every alt row 13 (13-1516-17-17) times more, then dec 1 st each end of needle on every row 2 (2-0-0-0-0) times more. Cast off rem 8 (8-8-10-10-10) sts.
Sew Collar to neck edge. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew pocket linings in position on WS. Sew zipper in position.
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4 4½ 5 5 5½ 5½
2½ - 2½ - 3 - 3 - 3 - 3
28 28½ 29
FRONT
17½
8 8½ 9 9 9½ 9½
29
16 - 16¾ - 17½ - 17½ - 18 - 18
8 8½ 9 9 9½ 9½
24½ 25 25½
SLEEVE 17
29½
25½
BACK 13½
26
29½ 3 11¼ - 12 - 13 - 13¼ - 15¼ - 17
7½ - 7½ - 8¼ 8¼ - 9 - 9
3 11 - 11 - 11½ - 11½ - 12¼ - 12¼
26 3 20 - 22 - 24 - 25 - 29 - 32
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I ChartChart Back JACKET BACK
Key
Key 89
= MC
87 85
= Contrast A
83 81
= Contrast B
79
Chart IV
77 75 73 71 69 67 65 63 61 59 57 55 53 51 49 47 45 43 41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 4/5XL
2/3XL
XL L
M XS/S
XS/S
M
L XL
2/3XL
15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 Start Here
4/5XL Start Here
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Chart II JACKET LEFT FRONT 89
Chart III JACKET RIGHT FRONT 98
Key Key
Chart Left Front
87 87 85
87 85 83 81 79 77 75
= MC
83 81 81 79
= Contrast A (Knit on RS rows. Purl on WS rows)
77 77 75 75
= Contast A (Purl on RS rows. Knit on WS rows)
73
73 71
71 69 69
69
= Contrast B
67 65 65 63 61 59 59 57 55 53
51 49 49 47 45 43 41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 11 9 7 55 33 11 XS/S M M XS/S
L XL XL
2/3XL 2/3XL
4/5XL 4/5XL Start Here Start Here
4/5XL
2/3XL
XL L
M XS/S
67 65 63 61 59 57 55 53 51 49 47 45 43 41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 Start Here
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Chart V Chart Right Sleeve JACKET RIGHT SLEEVE
Chart IV JACKET LEFT SLEEVE
95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77
95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77
75 73 71
75 73 71
69 67 65 63 61 59
69 67 65 63 61 59 57 55 53 51 49 47 45 43 41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 2/3XL L XS/S 4/5XL XL M
XS/S L 2/3XL M XL 4/5XL Start Here
57 55 53 51 49 47 45 43 41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7
Key
Key = MC
5 3 1
= Contrast A = Contrast B
2/3XL L XS/S 4/5XL XL M
Chart IV
XS/S L 2/3XL M XL 4/5XL Start Here
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