Say goodbye to knitter's block DIAGONAL STRIPES
Say goodbye to knitter’s block DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT Stripe pattern is worked on the bias from corner to corner. Lower body ribbing is picked up and knit later. Set in sleeves are worked in traditional technique from cuff to sleeve cap.
ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Alt = Alternate(ing) Beg = Beginning Cont = Continue(ity) Dec = Decrease(ing) Inc = Increase(ing) K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together K = Knit Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch
M1P = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and purling into back of loop. P = Purl P2(3)tog = Purl next 2(3) stitches together P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops Pat = Pattern Psso = Pass slipped stitch over
Rep = Repeat Rem = Remaining RS = Right side Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together St(s) = Stitch(es) Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
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MATERIALS
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Patons® Canadiana™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 205 yds/187 m) Contrast A Pale Teal (10743) 2 2 2 2 3 3 balls Contrast B Fools Gold (10610) 2 2 2 3 3 3 balls Contrast C Burnt Orange (10630) 2 2 2 2 3 3 balls Patons® Metallic™ (3 oz/85 g; 252 yds/230 m) Contrast D Metallic Teal (95201) 1 1 1 1 Contrast E Gold (95609) 1 1 1 1 Contrast F Metallic Orange (95628) 1 1 1 1
2 2 2
2 2 2
ball(s) ball(s) ball(s)
Sizes U.S. 6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch markers.
SIZE To fit bust measurement Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [ 71-86.5 cm ] Medium 36-38" [ 91.5-96.5 cm ] Large 40-42" [ 101.5-106.5 cm ] Extra-Large 44-46" [ 112-117 cm ] 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54" [ 122-137 cm ] 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62" [ 142-157.5 cm ] Finished bust Extra-Small/Small Medium Large Extra-Large 2/3 Extra-Large 4/5 Extra-Large
37" [ 94 cm ] 41" [ 104 cm ] 45" [ 114.5 cm ] 49" [ 124.5 cm ] 55" [ 139.5 cm ] 63" [ 160 cm ]
GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st. 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. Stripe Pat With E, knit 2 rows. With E, work 2 rows stocking st. With A, work 8 rows stocking st. With D, knit 2 rows. With D, work 2 rows stocking st. DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 1 of 16
Say goodbye to knitter’s block DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT With B, work 4 rows stocking st. With E, knit 2 rows. With E, work 2 rows stocking st. With C, work 6 rows stocking st. With F, knit 2 rows. With F, work 2 rows stocking st. With B, work 4 rows stocking st. With E, knit 2 rows. With E, work 2 rows stocking st. With A, work 4 rows stocking st. With D, knit 2 rows. With D, work 2 rows stocking st. With C, work 4 rows stocking st. With F, knit 2 rows. With F, work 2 rows stocking st. With B, work 8 rows stocking st. These 66 rows form Stripe Pat.
B C A B C B
F D E F E D
A E
BACK **With E and larger needles, cast on 1 st. 1st row: (RS). Kfb. 2 sts. 2nd row: (Kfb) twice. 4 sts. 3rd row: (Kfb. K1) twice. 6 sts. 4th row: P6. 5th row: With A, Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 6th row: P1. M1P. Pat to last st. M1P. P1. 7th row: As 5th row. 8th row: Work even in pat. First 8 rows of Stripe Pat are complete. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 5th to 8th rows 14 times more, then 5th and 6th rows once more. 100 sts. Proceed as follows: See Charts on pages 5 to 16 for your specific size. 1st row: (RS). Kfb. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Pat to last st. M1P. P1. Rep last 4 rows 4 (6-7-7-9-13) times more. 115 (121-124-124-130-142) sts. Sizes XS/S and M only: 1st and 2nd rows: Work even in pat.
Size XS/S only: 1st row: ssk. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2tog. 113 sts. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: Work even in pat. Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Kfb. Pat to end of row. (125-125131-143) sts. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: P1. M1P. Pat to last st. M1P. P1. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: Work even in pat. Rep 3rd to 6th rows (0-3-5-4) times more. (131-149-167-173) sts. Size L only: 1st row: Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 133 sts. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to end of row. 134 sts 3rd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 135 sts. 4th row: Work even in pat. Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL only: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Work even in pat. Rep last 4 rows 5 (6-3-1-0) time(s) more. 113 (121-135-149-167) sts.
Next row: (RS). ssk. Pat to end of row. Next row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 111 (119-133-147-165) sts. Size 4/5XL only: 1st row: Kfb. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last st. M1P. P1. 175 sts. 3rd row: Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: P2tog. Pat to end of row. 174 sts. All sizes 1st row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.** Rep 1st to 4th rows 7 (8-10-12-13-14) times more, then 1st and 2nd rows once. 61 (63-65-67-79-82) sts. Shape armhole: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 17 (20-26-25-34-42) sts. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 43 (42-38-41-44-39) sts rem. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep 3rd to 6th rows 5 (5-4-5-5-4) times more, then 3rd to 5th rows 1 (1-2-0-0-2) time(s) more. 3 (2-2-3-2-3) sts rem. Cast off. DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 2 of 16
Say goodbye to knitter’s block DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Rep 1st to 4th rows 1 (1-2-3-1-0) time(s) more, then 1st and 2nd rows 0 (0-0-0-1-1) time more. 99 (107-115-123-151-166) sts.
Rep last 4 rows (0-1) time more. Rep 5th and 6th rows (1-0) time more. (3-4) sts. Next row: Sl1. (K2tog-K3tog). psso. Fasten off.
All sizes: Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 21 (20-21-21-32-33) sts. Cast off 14 (13-14-14-15-13) sts. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 6 (6-6-6-17-20) sts rem for right shoulder.
All sizes: With WS facing, join appropriate color to rem 77 (86-93-101-118-131) sts for Left Front and proceed as follows:
Size XS/S, L and XL only: 2nd row: (WS). Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. K1. K2tog. 4th row: Sl1P. P2togtbl. psso. Fasten off. Size M only: 2nd row: (WS). P2tog. P2. P2togtbl. 4 sts. 3rd row: ssk. K2tog. 2 sts. 4th row: P2tog. Fasten off. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 2nd row: (WS). P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. (1518) sts. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. (1316) sts. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: As 2nd row. 7th and 8th rows: As 3rd and 4th rows.
Sizes XS/S, L, XL only: 1st row: (WS). Work even in pat. 2nd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 3rd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: Work even in pat. Rep 2nd to 5th rows 3 (4-4) times more. 53 (63-71) sts. Sizes M, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (WS). P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 2nd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 3rd row: Work even in pat. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep 2nd to 5th rows (3-5-5) times more, then 2nd and 3rd rows once. (58-78-91) sts. All sizes: 1st row: ssk. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row: Work even in pat. Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-2-3-3-3) time(s) more. 47 (52-54-59-66-79) sts. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Work even in pat. Rep last 4 rows (0-2) time(s) more. (66-79) sts. Shape left armhole and neck edging: Sizes XS/S, M and L only: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 17 (20-25) sts. Pat to end of row. 30 (32-29) sts rem. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to end of row. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: As 2nd row. Rep 3rd to 6th rows 1 (1-0) time(s) more. 23 (25-25) sts rem. Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 23 (25-25) sts.
Sizes XL and 2/3XL only: 1st row: (RS). Cast off (25-36) sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. (35-31) sts rem. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. Rep 2nd to 5th rows (0-1) time(s) more. Next row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. (33-29) sts rem. Size 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 43 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 37 sts rem. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 35 sts rem. All sizes: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep 1st to 4th rows 2 (2-2-4-3-4) times more, then 1st and 2nd rows 1 (2-2-0-1-1) time(s) more. 3 sts rem. Next row: Sl1. K2tog. psso. Fasten off. SLEEVES With smaller needles and F, cast on 50 (50-50-54-58-58) sts. Knit 2 rows, noting 1st row is RS. Break F. Join C. DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 3 of 16
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Next row: (RS). With C, knit. Next row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row. Next row: K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 1½" [4 cm], ending on a WS row and dec 3 sts evenly across. 47 (47-47-51-55-55) sts. Proceed in Stripe Pat as given for Back, inc 1 st each end of needle on 5th (5th3rd-3rd-3rd-3rd) and every following 6th (6th-4th-4th-4th-alt) row until there are 51 (63-51-51-85-65) sts, then every following 8th (8th-6th-6th-6th-4th) row until there are 71 (75-81-85-95-101) sts. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, cont even until work from beg measures 17½ (18-18½18½-17-16)" [44.5 (45.5-47-47-43-40.5) cm], ending on a WS row. PM at each end of last row. Shape top: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-3-4-4-5) times more. 59 (59-65-65-75-77) sts. Next row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row: Work even in pat. Rep last 2 rows 11 (11-12-12-19-18) times more. 35 (35-39-39-35-39) sts.
35 (35-38-40-40-44) sts across back beck edge. 95 (95-98-102-110-116) sts. Knit 3 rows. Cast off loosely.
1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep last 2 rows 4 (4-5-5-4-5) times more. 15 sts rem. Cast off.
Sew right shoulder seam and neck edging seam. Sew in sleeves, placing markers at beg of armhole shaping. Sew side and sleeve seams matching Stripe Pat where possible.
Finishing Front and back bottom ribbing: With RS facing, smaller needles and C, pick up and knit 94 (102-114-126-146-166) sts evenly across lower edge. Work in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Sleeve until work from pick up row measures 1½" [4 cm], ending on a WS row. Break C. Join F. Work 2 rows in stocking st. Cast off. Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew left shoulder seam. Neck edging: With RS facing, smaller needles and C, pick up and knit 15 (15-1515-17-17) sts down left front neck edge and 30 (30-30-32-36-38) sts across front neck edge. E Pick up and knit 15 (15-15-1517-17) sts up right front Bneck edge and F D
E F
3 - 3½ - 3½ 4½ - 4¾ - 5¼ 7½ - 7½ - 8 8½ - 8½ - 9¼
23 23½ 24 24½ 25 25½
14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 19 - 20
2½ 2½ 2½ 2½ 3½ 3½
8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½
23½ 24¼ 25¼ 25½ 24½ 18½ 23¾
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1 18½ - 20½ - 22½ - 24½ - 28½ - 32½
6 6¼ 6¾ 7 7½ 7¾
16 16½ 17 17 15½ 14½
1½ 9½ - 9½ - 9½ - 10 - 11 - 11
C A B
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113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95
Size: XS/S ChartXS/S 1 of 2
93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 67 65 63 61 59 57 55
F C
53 51 49 47
D 45 43
A 41 39
E 37 35
B 33 31
F 29 27
C 25 23
E 21 19
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D 13 11 9
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179 177 175 173 171
Size: XS/S XS/S Chart 2 of 2
169 167 165 163 161 159
157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71
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113 111 109 107
Size: M Chart 1 of 2
105 103
M
101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 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
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191 189 187 185 183 181 179 177 175 173 171
Size: M M 2 of 2 Chart
169 167 165
163 161 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81
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121 119 117 115 113 111
Size: L Chart 1 of 2
109 107 105 103
L 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 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
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195 193 191 189 187 185 183 181 179
Size: L
177 175 173
LChart 2 of 2 171 169 167 165 163 161 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 10 of 16 77
165
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XL
121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 67
65 63 61 59 57 55 53 51 49 47 45 43
Size: XL Chart 1 of 2
41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
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205 203 201 199 197 195 193 191 189 187
Size: XL XL 2 of 2 Chart
185 183 181
179 177 175 173 171 169 167 165 163 161 159 157 155
153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87
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173 171 169 167 165
163 151 149 147
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2/3XL
125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 67 65 63 61 59 57 55
53 51 49 47 45 43 41 39 37 35
Size: 2/3XL Chart 1 of 2
33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
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223 221 219 217 215 213 211 209 207
Size: 2/3 XL 2/3XL
205 203
Chart 2 of 2
201 199 197
195 193 191 189 187 185 183 181 179 177 175 173 171 169 167 165 163 161 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 14 of 16 95 93
177 175 173
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13 133 131 129 127
Size: 4/5XL Chart 1 of 2
125 123
4/5XL
121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 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
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235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213
Size:XL 4/5XL 4/5 Chart 2 of 2 211 209 207 205 203 201 199 197 195 193 191 189 187 185 183 181 179 177 175 173 171 169 167 165 163 161 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91
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ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Alt = Alternate(ing) Beg = Beginning Cont = Continue(ity) Dec = Decrease(ing) Inc = Increase(ing) K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together K = Knit Kfb = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch
M1P = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and purling into back of loop. P = Purl P2(3)tog = Purl next 2(3) stitches together P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops Pat = Pattern Psso = Pass slipped stitch over
Rep = Repeat Rem = Remaining RS = Right side Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knitwise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together St(s) = Stitch(es) Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
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MATERIALS
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Patons® Canadiana™ (3.5 oz/100 g; 205 yds/187 m) Contrast A Pale Teal (10743) 2 2 2 2 3 3 balls Contrast B Fools Gold (10610) 2 2 2 3 3 3 balls Contrast C Burnt Orange (10630) 2 2 2 2 3 3 balls Patons® Metallic™ (3 oz/85 g; 252 yds/230 m) Contrast D Metallic Teal (95201) 1 1 1 1 Contrast E Gold (95609) 1 1 1 1 Contrast F Metallic Orange (95628) 1 1 1 1
2 2 2
2 2 2
ball(s) ball(s) ball(s)
Sizes U.S. 6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch markers.
SIZE To fit bust measurement Extra-Small/Small 28-34" [ 71-86.5 cm ] Medium 36-38" [ 91.5-96.5 cm ] Large 40-42" [ 101.5-106.5 cm ] Extra-Large 44-46" [ 112-117 cm ] 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54" [ 122-137 cm ] 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62" [ 142-157.5 cm ] Finished bust Extra-Small/Small Medium Large Extra-Large 2/3 Extra-Large 4/5 Extra-Large
37" [ 94 cm ] 41" [ 104 cm ] 45" [ 114.5 cm ] 49" [ 124.5 cm ] 55" [ 139.5 cm ] 63" [ 160 cm ]
GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st. 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. Stripe Pat With E, knit 2 rows. With E, work 2 rows stocking st. With A, work 8 rows stocking st. With D, knit 2 rows. With D, work 2 rows stocking st. DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 1 of 16
Say goodbye to knitter’s block DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT With B, work 4 rows stocking st. With E, knit 2 rows. With E, work 2 rows stocking st. With C, work 6 rows stocking st. With F, knit 2 rows. With F, work 2 rows stocking st. With B, work 4 rows stocking st. With E, knit 2 rows. With E, work 2 rows stocking st. With A, work 4 rows stocking st. With D, knit 2 rows. With D, work 2 rows stocking st. With C, work 4 rows stocking st. With F, knit 2 rows. With F, work 2 rows stocking st. With B, work 8 rows stocking st. These 66 rows form Stripe Pat.
B C A B C B
F D E F E D
A E
BACK **With E and larger needles, cast on 1 st. 1st row: (RS). Kfb. 2 sts. 2nd row: (Kfb) twice. 4 sts. 3rd row: (Kfb. K1) twice. 6 sts. 4th row: P6. 5th row: With A, Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 6th row: P1. M1P. Pat to last st. M1P. P1. 7th row: As 5th row. 8th row: Work even in pat. First 8 rows of Stripe Pat are complete. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, rep 5th to 8th rows 14 times more, then 5th and 6th rows once more. 100 sts. Proceed as follows: See Charts on pages 5 to 16 for your specific size. 1st row: (RS). Kfb. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Pat to last st. M1P. P1. Rep last 4 rows 4 (6-7-7-9-13) times more. 115 (121-124-124-130-142) sts. Sizes XS/S and M only: 1st and 2nd rows: Work even in pat.
Size XS/S only: 1st row: ssk. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2tog. 113 sts. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: Work even in pat. Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Kfb. Pat to end of row. (125-125131-143) sts. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: P1. M1P. Pat to last st. M1P. P1. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: Work even in pat. Rep 3rd to 6th rows (0-3-5-4) times more. (131-149-167-173) sts. Size L only: 1st row: Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 133 sts. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to end of row. 134 sts 3rd row: Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 135 sts. 4th row: Work even in pat. Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL only: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Work even in pat. Rep last 4 rows 5 (6-3-1-0) time(s) more. 113 (121-135-149-167) sts.
Next row: (RS). ssk. Pat to end of row. Next row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 111 (119-133-147-165) sts. Size 4/5XL only: 1st row: Kfb. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last st. M1P. P1. 175 sts. 3rd row: Kfb. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: P2tog. Pat to end of row. 174 sts. All sizes 1st row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.** Rep 1st to 4th rows 7 (8-10-12-13-14) times more, then 1st and 2nd rows once. 61 (63-65-67-79-82) sts. Shape armhole: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 17 (20-26-25-34-42) sts. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 43 (42-38-41-44-39) sts rem. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep 3rd to 6th rows 5 (5-4-5-5-4) times more, then 3rd to 5th rows 1 (1-2-0-0-2) time(s) more. 3 (2-2-3-2-3) sts rem. Cast off. DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 2 of 16
Say goodbye to knitter’s block DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT FRONT Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Rep 1st to 4th rows 1 (1-2-3-1-0) time(s) more, then 1st and 2nd rows 0 (0-0-0-1-1) time more. 99 (107-115-123-151-166) sts.
Rep last 4 rows (0-1) time more. Rep 5th and 6th rows (1-0) time more. (3-4) sts. Next row: Sl1. (K2tog-K3tog). psso. Fasten off.
All sizes: Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 21 (20-21-21-32-33) sts. Cast off 14 (13-14-14-15-13) sts. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 6 (6-6-6-17-20) sts rem for right shoulder.
All sizes: With WS facing, join appropriate color to rem 77 (86-93-101-118-131) sts for Left Front and proceed as follows:
Size XS/S, L and XL only: 2nd row: (WS). Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. K1. K2tog. 4th row: Sl1P. P2togtbl. psso. Fasten off. Size M only: 2nd row: (WS). P2tog. P2. P2togtbl. 4 sts. 3rd row: ssk. K2tog. 2 sts. 4th row: P2tog. Fasten off. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 2nd row: (WS). P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. (1518) sts. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. (1316) sts. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: As 2nd row. 7th and 8th rows: As 3rd and 4th rows.
Sizes XS/S, L, XL only: 1st row: (WS). Work even in pat. 2nd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 3rd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: Work even in pat. Rep 2nd to 5th rows 3 (4-4) times more. 53 (63-71) sts. Sizes M, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (WS). P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 2nd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 3rd row: Work even in pat. 4th row: As 2nd row. 5th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep 2nd to 5th rows (3-5-5) times more, then 2nd and 3rd rows once. (58-78-91) sts. All sizes: 1st row: ssk. Pat to end of row. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row: Work even in pat. Rep last 4 rows 1 (1-2-3-3-3) time(s) more. 47 (52-54-59-66-79) sts. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Work even in pat. Rep last 4 rows (0-2) time(s) more. (66-79) sts. Shape left armhole and neck edging: Sizes XS/S, M and L only: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 17 (20-25) sts. Pat to end of row. 30 (32-29) sts rem. 2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to end of row. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. 6th row: As 2nd row. Rep 3rd to 6th rows 1 (1-0) time(s) more. 23 (25-25) sts rem. Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 23 (25-25) sts.
Sizes XL and 2/3XL only: 1st row: (RS). Cast off (25-36) sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. (35-31) sts rem. 2nd row: P1. M1P. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 4th row: Work even in pat. 5th row: As 3rd row. Rep 2nd to 5th rows (0-1) time(s) more. Next row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. (33-29) sts rem. Size 4/5XL only: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 43 sts. Pat to last 2 sts. Kfb. K1. 37 sts rem. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 35 sts rem. All sizes: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: Work even in pat. 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep 1st to 4th rows 2 (2-2-4-3-4) times more, then 1st and 2nd rows 1 (2-2-0-1-1) time(s) more. 3 sts rem. Next row: Sl1. K2tog. psso. Fasten off. SLEEVES With smaller needles and F, cast on 50 (50-50-54-58-58) sts. Knit 2 rows, noting 1st row is RS. Break F. Join C. DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 3 of 16
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Next row: (RS). With C, knit. Next row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row. Next row: K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 1½" [4 cm], ending on a WS row and dec 3 sts evenly across. 47 (47-47-51-55-55) sts. Proceed in Stripe Pat as given for Back, inc 1 st each end of needle on 5th (5th3rd-3rd-3rd-3rd) and every following 6th (6th-4th-4th-4th-alt) row until there are 51 (63-51-51-85-65) sts, then every following 8th (8th-6th-6th-6th-4th) row until there are 71 (75-81-85-95-101) sts. Keeping cont of Stripe Pat, cont even until work from beg measures 17½ (18-18½18½-17-16)" [44.5 (45.5-47-47-43-40.5) cm], ending on a WS row. PM at each end of last row. Shape top: 1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-3-4-4-5) times more. 59 (59-65-65-75-77) sts. Next row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row: Work even in pat. Rep last 2 rows 11 (11-12-12-19-18) times more. 35 (35-39-39-35-39) sts.
35 (35-38-40-40-44) sts across back beck edge. 95 (95-98-102-110-116) sts. Knit 3 rows. Cast off loosely.
1st row: (RS). ssk. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. Rep last 2 rows 4 (4-5-5-4-5) times more. 15 sts rem. Cast off.
Sew right shoulder seam and neck edging seam. Sew in sleeves, placing markers at beg of armhole shaping. Sew side and sleeve seams matching Stripe Pat where possible.
Finishing Front and back bottom ribbing: With RS facing, smaller needles and C, pick up and knit 94 (102-114-126-146-166) sts evenly across lower edge. Work in (K2. P2) ribbing as given for Sleeve until work from pick up row measures 1½" [4 cm], ending on a WS row. Break C. Join F. Work 2 rows in stocking st. Cast off. Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew left shoulder seam. Neck edging: With RS facing, smaller needles and C, pick up and knit 15 (15-1515-17-17) sts down left front neck edge and 30 (30-30-32-36-38) sts across front neck edge. E Pick up and knit 15 (15-15-1517-17) sts up right front Bneck edge and F D
E F
3 - 3½ - 3½ 4½ - 4¾ - 5¼ 7½ - 7½ - 8 8½ - 8½ - 9¼
23 23½ 24 24½ 25 25½
14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 19 - 20
2½ 2½ 2½ 2½ 3½ 3½
8 8½ 9 9½ 10 10½
23½ 24¼ 25¼ 25½ 24½ 18½ 23¾
Front and Back
Sleeve
1 18½ - 20½ - 22½ - 24½ - 28½ - 32½
6 6¼ 6¾ 7 7½ 7¾
16 16½ 17 17 15½ 14½
1½ 9½ - 9½ - 9½ - 10 - 11 - 11
C A B
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113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95
Size: XS/S ChartXS/S 1 of 2
93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 67 65 63 61 59 57 55
F C
53 51 49 47
D 45 43
A 41 39
E 37 35
B 33 31
F 29 27
C 25 23
E 21 19
B
17 15
D 13 11 9
A
7 5 3
E 1
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179 177 175 173 171
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169 167 165 163 161 159
157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71
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137 135 133 131 129 127
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113 111 109 107
Size: M Chart 1 of 2
105 103
M
101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 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
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191 189 187 185 183 181 179 177 175 173 171
Size: M M 2 of 2 Chart
169 167 165
163 161 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81
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143 141 139 137 135 133 131
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121 119 117 115 113 111
Size: L Chart 1 of 2
109 107 105 103
L 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 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
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195 193 191 189 187 185 183 181 179
Size: L
177 175 173
LChart 2 of 2 171 169 167 165 163 161 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 10 of 16 77
165
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125 123
XL
121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 67
65 63 61 59 57 55 53 51 49 47 45 43
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41 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
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205 203 201 199 197 195 193 191 189 187
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185 183 181
179 177 175 173 171 169 167 165 163 161 159 157 155
153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87
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173 171 169 167 165
163 151 149 147
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2/3XL
125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 77 75 73 71 69 67 65 63 61 59 57 55
53 51 49 47 45 43 41 39 37 35
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33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
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223 221 219 217 215 213 211 209 207
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205 203
Chart 2 of 2
201 199 197
195 193 191 189 187 185 183 181 179 177 175 173 171 169 167 165 163 161 159 157 155 153 151 149 147 145 143 141 139 137 135 133 131 129 127 125 123 121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 DIAGONAL STRIPES SWEATER | KNIT 14 of 16 95 93
177 175 173
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Size: 4/5XL Chart 1 of 2
125 123
4/5XL
121 119 117 115 113 111 109 107 105 103 101 99 97 95 93 91 89 87 85 83 81 79 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
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235 233 231 229 227 225 223 221 219 217 215 213
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