Patons® Classic Wool Worsted
SLEEVELESS KNIT SHELL | KNIT
INTERMEDIATE
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] 2/3 XL 48-54" [122-137 cm] 4/5 XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm] Finished bust measurement XS/S 38" [96.5 cm] M 42" [106.5 cm] L 46" [117 cm] XL 50" [127 cm] 2/3 XL 58" [147.5 cm] 4/5 XL 66" [167.5 cm] GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st with larger needles. MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Plum Heather (77307) 4 4 5 5 6 7 balls or Gray Mix (00224) Sizes U.S. 6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch holders.
ABBREVIATIONS: yarnspirations.com/abbreviations
Alt = Alternate Approx = Approximate(ly) Beg = Begin(ing) Dec = Decreas(e)ing K = Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back of loops
Pat = Pattern Rep = Repeat RS = Right side Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches one at a time. Pass them back onto lefthand needle, then knit through back loops together St(s) = Stitch(es) Tog = Together WS = Wrong side Yo = Yarn over
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.
Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). (K1. P1) 5 times. Knit to last 10 sts. (P1. K1) 5 times. 2nd row: (K1. P1) 5 times. Purl to last 10 sts. (K1. P1) 5 times. Rep last 2 rows until piece from beg measures approx 20" [51 cm], ending on a WS row.**
BACK **With larger needles cast on 95 (105-115-125-145-165) sts. 1st row: (RS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1. Rep last row of Seed st 15 times more.
Shape armholes: 1st row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. 85 (93101-113-129-145) sts. Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. SLEEVELESS KNIT SHELL | KNIT 1 of 3
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Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. (101-113-125) sts. All sizes: Next row: ssk. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. 83 (91-99-99111-123) sts. Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 9 (11-13-12-1519) times more. 65 (69-73-75-8185) sts. Cont even in stocking st until armhole measures 8 (8-8½-8½9-9)" [20.5 (20.5-21.5-21.5-2323) cm], ending on a purl row. Shape shoulders: Cast off 8 (89-9-10-11) sts beg next 4 rows. Slip rem 33 (37-37-39-41-41) sts onto st holder. FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Shape armholes: 1st row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. 85 (93101-113-129-145) sts.
Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. (101-113-125) sts. All sizes: 1st row: ssk. K6(4-2-22-2). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (6-7-7-8-9) times. K2tog. yo. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. (yo. ssk. K4) 5 (6-7-7-89) times. yo. ssk. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). K2tog. 83 (91-99-99-111-123) sts. 2nd and alt rows: Purl. 3rd row: ssk. K4 (2-6-6-6-6). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (6-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. K1. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K1. (yo. ssk. K4) 5 (6-66-7-8) times. yo. ssk. K4 (2-6-66-6). K2tog. 81 (89-97-97-109121) sts. 5th row: ssk. K2 (6-4-4-4-4). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. K2. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K2. (yo. ssk. K4) 5 (5-66-7-8) times. yo. ssk. K2 (6-4-44-4). K2tog. 79 (87-95-95-107119) sts.
7th row: ssk. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). (K2tog. yo. K4) 4 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. K3. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K3. (yo. ssk. K4) 4 (5-66-7-8) times. yo. ssk. K6 (4-2-22-2). K2tog. 77 (85-93-93-105117) sts. 9th row: ssk. K4 (2-6-6-6-6). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (6-6-6-7-8) times. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. (K4. yo. ssk) 5 (6-6-6-7-8) times. K4 (2-6-66-6). K2tog. 75 (83-91-91-103115) sts. 11th row: ssk. K2 (6-4-4-4-4). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K1. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K1. (K4. yo. ssk) 5 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2 (6-4-4-4-4). K2tog. 73 (81-89-89101-113) sts. 13th row: ssk. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). (K2tog. yo. K4) 4 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. (K4. yo. ssk) 4 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). K2tog. 71 (79-87-87-99-111) sts. Cont in pat as established, dec 1 st each end of every RS row to 65 (69-73-75-81-85) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures approx 6½ (6½-7-7-77)" [16.5 (16.5-18-18-18-18) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck: 1st row: Pat across 20 (20-22-23-26-28). K2tog (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Next row: P2tog. Purl to end of row. Next row: Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows to 16 (16-18-1820-22) sts. Shape shoulder: Next row: (RS). Cast off 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. Pat to end of row. Next row: Purl. Cast off rem 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. With RS facing, slip next 21 (2525-25-25-25) sts onto st holder. Join yarn to rem sts. Shape neck: Next row: (RS). ssk. Pat to end of row. 21 (21-23-2427-29) sts. Next row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Next row: ssk. Pat to end of row. Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows to 16 (16-18-1820-22) sts, ending on a RS row.
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Shape shoulder: Next row: (WS). Cast off 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. Pat to end of row. Next row: Knit. Cast off rem 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. FINISHING Sew right shoulder seam.
Sew side seams to 6" [15 cm] from bottom to create side slits. Optional Fringe: Cut lengths of yarn 8" [20.5 cm] long. Taking 3 strands tog, knot into fringe evenly along armhole edge approx 4" [10 cm] down from shoulder seams as shown in picture. Trim fringe evenly.
Neckband: With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts down right front neck edge. K21 (25-25-2525-25) from front st holder. Pick up and knit 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts up left front neck edge. K33 (37-3739-41-41) from back st holder. 70 Fringe: Cut yarn 10 to 14 ins [25.5 to 35.5 cm] long. Taking 2 or 3 strands together for each fringe knot into fringe across cast on and cast off edges. Trim fringe evenly. (78-80-82-86-88) sts. 1st row: *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows twice more. Cast off in pat.
3 - 3 - 3½ 3½ - 4 - 4
6½ - 7 - 7 7½ - 8 - 8½
1½ 1½ 1½ 2 1½ 2
Body
8 8 8½ 8½ 9 9
20
19 - 21 - 23 - 25 - 29 - 33
Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Armhole edging: With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 90 (92-98-106-118-118) sts evenly along armhole edge. Cast off knitwise (WS). SLEEVELESS KNIT SHELL | KNIT 3 of 3
INTERMEDIATE
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] 2/3 XL 48-54" [122-137 cm] 4/5 XL 56-62" [142-157.5 cm] Finished bust measurement XS/S 38" [96.5 cm] M 42" [106.5 cm] L 46" [117 cm] XL 50" [127 cm] 2/3 XL 58" [147.5 cm] 4/5 XL 66" [167.5 cm] GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st with larger needles. MATERIALS
Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Plum Heather (77307) 4 4 5 5 6 7 balls or Gray Mix (00224) Sizes U.S. 6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch holders.
ABBREVIATIONS: yarnspirations.com/abbreviations
Alt = Alternate Approx = Approximate(ly) Beg = Begin(ing) Dec = Decreas(e)ing K = Knit K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together P = Purl P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back of loops
Pat = Pattern Rep = Repeat RS = Right side Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches one at a time. Pass them back onto lefthand needle, then knit through back loops together St(s) = Stitch(es) Tog = Together WS = Wrong side Yo = Yarn over
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.
Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). (K1. P1) 5 times. Knit to last 10 sts. (P1. K1) 5 times. 2nd row: (K1. P1) 5 times. Purl to last 10 sts. (K1. P1) 5 times. Rep last 2 rows until piece from beg measures approx 20" [51 cm], ending on a WS row.**
BACK **With larger needles cast on 95 (105-115-125-145-165) sts. 1st row: (RS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1. Rep last row of Seed st 15 times more.
Shape armholes: 1st row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. 85 (93101-113-129-145) sts. Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. SLEEVELESS KNIT SHELL | KNIT 1 of 3
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Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. (101-113-125) sts. All sizes: Next row: ssk. Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. 83 (91-99-99111-123) sts. Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 9 (11-13-12-1519) times more. 65 (69-73-75-8185) sts. Cont even in stocking st until armhole measures 8 (8-8½-8½9-9)" [20.5 (20.5-21.5-21.5-2323) cm], ending on a purl row. Shape shoulders: Cast off 8 (89-9-10-11) sts beg next 4 rows. Slip rem 33 (37-37-39-41-41) sts onto st holder. FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Shape armholes: 1st row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 5 (6-7-6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. 85 (93101-113-129-145) sts.
Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Knit to end of row. Next row: Cast off (6-8-10) sts. Purl to end of row. (101-113-125) sts. All sizes: 1st row: ssk. K6(4-2-22-2). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (6-7-7-8-9) times. K2tog. yo. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. (yo. ssk. K4) 5 (6-7-7-89) times. yo. ssk. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). K2tog. 83 (91-99-99-111-123) sts. 2nd and alt rows: Purl. 3rd row: ssk. K4 (2-6-6-6-6). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (6-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. K1. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K1. (yo. ssk. K4) 5 (6-66-7-8) times. yo. ssk. K4 (2-6-66-6). K2tog. 81 (89-97-97-109121) sts. 5th row: ssk. K2 (6-4-4-4-4). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. K2. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K2. (yo. ssk. K4) 5 (5-66-7-8) times. yo. ssk. K2 (6-4-44-4). K2tog. 79 (87-95-95-107119) sts.
7th row: ssk. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). (K2tog. yo. K4) 4 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. K3. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K3. (yo. ssk. K4) 4 (5-66-7-8) times. yo. ssk. K6 (4-2-22-2). K2tog. 77 (85-93-93-105117) sts. 9th row: ssk. K4 (2-6-6-6-6). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (6-6-6-7-8) times. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. (K4. yo. ssk) 5 (6-6-6-7-8) times. K4 (2-6-66-6). K2tog. 75 (83-91-91-103115) sts. 11th row: ssk. K2 (6-4-4-4-4). (K2tog. yo. K4) 5 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K1. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. K1. (K4. yo. ssk) 5 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2 (6-4-4-4-4). K2tog. 73 (81-89-89101-113) sts. 13th row: ssk. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). (K2tog. yo. K4) 4 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K2tog. yo. ssk. yo. K1. yo. K2tog. (K4. yo. ssk) 4 (5-6-6-7-8) times. K6 (4-2-2-2-2). K2tog. 71 (79-87-87-99-111) sts. Cont in pat as established, dec 1 st each end of every RS row to 65 (69-73-75-81-85) sts. Cont even in pat until armhole measures approx 6½ (6½-7-7-77)" [16.5 (16.5-18-18-18-18) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck: 1st row: Pat across 20 (20-22-23-26-28). K2tog (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. Next row: P2tog. Purl to end of row. Next row: Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows to 16 (16-18-1820-22) sts. Shape shoulder: Next row: (RS). Cast off 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. Pat to end of row. Next row: Purl. Cast off rem 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. With RS facing, slip next 21 (2525-25-25-25) sts onto st holder. Join yarn to rem sts. Shape neck: Next row: (RS). ssk. Pat to end of row. 21 (21-23-2427-29) sts. Next row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Next row: ssk. Pat to end of row. Next row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows to 16 (16-18-1820-22) sts, ending on a RS row.
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Shape shoulder: Next row: (WS). Cast off 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. Pat to end of row. Next row: Knit. Cast off rem 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts. FINISHING Sew right shoulder seam.
Sew side seams to 6" [15 cm] from bottom to create side slits. Optional Fringe: Cut lengths of yarn 8" [20.5 cm] long. Taking 3 strands tog, knot into fringe evenly along armhole edge approx 4" [10 cm] down from shoulder seams as shown in picture. Trim fringe evenly.
Neckband: With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts down right front neck edge. K21 (25-25-2525-25) from front st holder. Pick up and knit 8 (8-9-9-10-11) sts up left front neck edge. K33 (37-3739-41-41) from back st holder. 70 Fringe: Cut yarn 10 to 14 ins [25.5 to 35.5 cm] long. Taking 2 or 3 strands together for each fringe knot into fringe across cast on and cast off edges. Trim fringe evenly. (78-80-82-86-88) sts. 1st row: *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows twice more. Cast off in pat.
3 - 3 - 3½ 3½ - 4 - 4
6½ - 7 - 7 7½ - 8 - 8½
1½ 1½ 1½ 2 1½ 2
Body
8 8 8½ 8½ 9 9
20
19 - 21 - 23 - 25 - 29 - 33
Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Armhole edging: With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit 90 (92-98-106-118-118) sts evenly along armhole edge. Cast off knitwise (WS). SLEEVELESS KNIT SHELL | KNIT 3 of 3
