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SIZES 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]
MATERIALS Patons® Classic Wool Worsted™ ((3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Main Color (MC) Black (00226) 9 9 10 11 13 14 balls Contrast A Aran (00202) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast B Pretty in Pink (77416) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast C Magenta (77402) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast D Orchid (77404) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast E Plum Heather (77307) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast F Chestnut Brown (00231) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast G Lemongrass (77223) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast H Leaf Green (00240) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Contrast I Moss Heather (77525) 1 1 1 1 1 1 ball Sizes U.S. 6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 3 stitch holders. 4 stitch markers. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations
Alt = Alternate(ing) Beg = Beginning Cont = Continue(ity) Dec = Decrease(ing) Inc = Increase(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 loops Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat RS = Right side
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) WS = Wrong side
Finished bust Extra-Small/Small 44” Medium 48” Large 52” Extra-Large 56” 2/3 Extra-Large 64” 4/5 Extra-Large 70”
[112 cm] [122 cm] [132 cm] [142 cm] [162.5 cm] [178 cm]
GAUGE 20 sts and 26 rows = 4” [10 cm] in stocking st with larger needles. 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.
Note: When working from Chart I, wind balls of the colors to be used, one for each separate area of color in the design. When changing colors, wind the 2 colors around each other where they meet, on WS, to avoid a hole. Follow Chart II to work duplicate st embroidery after Front is complete. FRONT **With D and larger needles, cast on 111 (121-131-141-161-175) sts.
Break D. Join MC. 1st row: (RS). With MC, K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K1. P1) ribbing for 3” [7.5 cm], ending on a 2nd row.** Proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures 11” [28 cm], ending on a purl row. Place Chart: 1st row: (RS). With MC, K20 (25-30-35-45-55). Knit 1st row of Chart I, reading row from right to left. With MC, K20 (25-30-35-45-55). 2nd row: With MC, P20 (25-30-35-4555). Purl 2nd row of Chart I, reading row from left to right. With MC, P20 (25-3035-45-55). Chart I is now in position. Cont working chart to end of Chart. See Chart I on page 3. IN BLOOM PULLOVER | KNIT
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With MC, cont even until work from beg measures 25” [63.5 cm], ending on a purl row. Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). K46 (50-5357-66-72). Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then every following alt row 4 times more. 38 (42-45-49-58-64) sts rem. Cont even until work from beg measures 27½ (27½-27½-28-28-28½)” [70 (70-7071-71-72.5) cm], ending on a purl row. Shape shoulder: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-1416) sts beg of next and every following alt row twice more. Purl 1 row even. Cast off rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts. With RS facing, slip next 19 (21-25-2729-31) sts onto a st holder. Join MC to rem sts and knit to end of row. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then every following alt row 4 times more. 38 (42-45-49-58-64) sts rem. Cont even until work from beg measures 27½ (27½-27½-28-28-28½)” [70 (70-7071-71-72.5) cm, ending on a knit row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-1416) sts beg of next and every following alt row twice more. Knit 1 row even. Cast off rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts. BACK Work from ** to ** as given for Front. With MC, proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures same length as Front to beg of shoulder shaping, ending on a purl row. Shape shoulders and back: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts. K28 (31-33-36-43-47). K2tog. K2. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 2nd row: P2. P2tog. Purl to end of row. 3rd row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 4th row: Purl. 5th row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts. Knit to end of row. 6th row: Purl. Cast off rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts. With RS facing, slip next 29 (31-35-3739-41) sts onto a st holder. 1st row: Join MC to rem sts. K2. ssk. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2. 3rd row: K2. ssk. Knit to end of row.
4th row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts. Purl to end of row. 5th row: Knit. 6th and 7th rows: As 4th and 5th rows. Cast off rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts. SLEEVES With D and smaller needles, cast on 49 (49-53-55-59-61) sts. Break D. Join MC. With MC, work 6 (6-6-6-2-2)” [15 (15-1515-5-5) cm] in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Front, ending on a 2nd row. Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st, inc 1 st each end of needle on next and every following 6th (4th-4th2nd-2nd-2nd) row until there are 63 (6363-63-69-91) sts, then every following 8th (6th-6th-4th-4th-4th) row until there are 69 (75-79-91-99-111) sts. Cont even until work from beg measures 16 (16-17-17-13-12½)” [40.5 (40.5-4343-33-32) cm], ending on a purl row. Shape top: Cast off 7 (8-9-10-11-12) sts beg next 6 rows. Cast off rem 27 (27-2531-33-39) sts.
FINISHING Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Following Chart II, work duplicate st embroidery details of Rose on Front. See Chart II on page 4. Work duplicate st embroidery of Chart III at center Back, having top row of chart 5 rows below neck edge and center both sides evenly. See Chart III on page 5. Collar: Sew right shoulder seam. With MC and smaller needles, pick up and knit 15 sts down left front neck edge. K19 (21-2527-29-31) from front st holder. Pick up and knit 15 sts up right front neck edge, 3 sts down right back neck edge. K29 (3135-37-39-41) across back st holder, dec 1 st at center. Pick up and knit 3 sts up left back neck edge. 83 (87-95-99-103-107) sts. Work 7 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Front. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Place markers on Front and Back 7½ (88½-9½-10½-11½)” [19 (20.5-21.5-2426.5-29) cm] down from shoulders. Sew in Sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.
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Chart I (to knit) 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
Chart 1 (to knit)
Key = MC = Contrast C = Contrast I
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Chart II (Duplicate St Embroidery) Key
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
= MC = Contrast A = Contrast B = Contrast C = Contrast D = Contrast E = Contrast F = Contrast G = Contrast H = Contrast I
Duplicate Stitch Diagram
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Chart 2 Chart III (Duplicate St Embroidery) 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
Key = MC = Contrast A = Contrast B = Contrast C = Contrast D = Contrast E = Contrast F
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7½ - 8½ - 9 10 - 11½ - 13
7 - 7½ - 8 8½ - 9 - 9½ 3½ 3½ 3½ 4 4 4½
1
27½ 27½ 27½ 28 28 28½
Body
7½ 8 8½ 9½ 10½ 11½ 17 16½ 16 15½ 14½ 14
17 - 17½ - 19 - 19½ - 20 - 23 1
17 17 18 18 14 13½
Sleeve
3 22 - 24 - 26 - 28 - 32 - 35
9¾ - 9¾ - 10½ - 11 - 11¾ - 12
10 10 11 11 11 10½ 6 6 6 6 2 2
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