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SIZES 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] 2/3X-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm] 4/5X-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
MATERIALS Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Patons® Classic Wool DK™ (1.75 oz/50 g; 125 yds/114 m) Main Color (MC) Dark Grey Heather (12042) 7 8 9 10 11 12 balls Contrast A Black (12040) 2 2 2 2 3 3 balls Patons® Metallic™ (3 oz/85 g; 252 yds/230 m) Contrast B Pewter (95044) 1 1 1 2 2
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Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch holders. 2 stitch markers.
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.
36" [91.5 cm] 40" [101.5 cm] 44" [112 cm] 48" [122 cm] 56" [142 cm] 64" [162.5 cm]
Side Diamonds (make 2) With A, cast on 103 (117-131131-131-131) sts. 1st row: (RS). K49 (56-63-6363-63). ssk. K1. PM on last st. K2tog. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Purl to 2 sts before marked st. P2tog. P1. P2togtbl. Purl to end of row 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Purl. Rep last 4 rows until there are 7 (3-5-5-5-5) sts rem.
GAUGE 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] with Patons® Classic Wool DK™ in stocking st.
Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Rep 1st row once more. 3 sts. Next row: Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Fasten off.
Finished bust Extra-Small/Small Medium Large Extra-Large 2/3X-Large 4/5X-Large
Size XS/S only: Rep 1st and 2nd rows once more. 3 sts.
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Sizes XS/S, M, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Sl2K. K1. P2sso. Fasten off.
FRONT Pick up and knit along these edges
Ribbing for Left and Right Side Diamonds: Note: See diagram to pick up sts for Left and Right Side Diamonds. Left Side Diamond Side edge
Ribbing
Right Side Diamond Cast on edges
Side edge
Markers Fasten off point
Fasten off point
Pick up and knit sts along these sides
With RS facing of Left Side Diamond and B, pick up and knit 105 (121-133-133-133-133) sts along cast on edge and side edge between marked st and fasten off point. 1st row: (WS). K2. *P1. K3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P1. K2. 2nd row: *P1. K3. Rep from * to last st. P1. Rep last 2 rows for Mistake Rib Pat until work from pick up row measures 3 (3-3-4½-7-9)" [7.5 (7.5-7.5-11.5-18-23) cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off. Rep for Right Side Diamond.
**With RS facing and MC, pick up and knit 75 (83-92-101117-134) sts down Right Side Diamond along cast on edge and side of ribbing. Cast on 1 st. PM on center cast on st. Pick up and knit 75 (83-92-101-117134) sts up side of ribbing and Left Side Diamond along cast on edge. 151 (167-185-203-235269) sts. 1st row: (WS). *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1. 2nd row: Sl1. M1. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso. PM on last st. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to last st. M1. K1. 3rd row: Sl1. M1P. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to 1 st before marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to last st. M1P. P1.
Last 2 rows form Diagonal Rib Pat with side increases and center decreases. Cont in Diagonal Rib pat, until work from pick up row measures 12" [30.5 cm] along double decrease line, ending on a WS row. Shape armhole: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 5 (6-7-8-10-12) sts. Rib to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso (center marked st). Rib to end of row. 144 (159-176193-223-255) sts. 2nd row: Cast off 5 (6-7-8-1012) sts. Rib to marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Rib to end of row. 137 (151-167-183-211-241) sts. 3rd row: Sl1. Rib to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso (center marked st). Rib to end of row. 4th row: Sl1. M1. Rib to marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Rib to to last st. M1P. P1. Rep last 2 rows 4 (5-6-6-8-8) times more. 127 (139-153-169193-223) sts.
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Next row: Sl1. M1. Rib to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso (center marked st). Rib to last st. M1. K1. Next row: Sl1. Rib to marked st. Sl1P. Rib to end of row.** Rep last 2 rows until armhole measures 5 (5-5½-6-6½-7)" [12.5 (12.5-14-15-16.5-18) cm], ending on a WS row. Shape neck: 1st row: Sl1. M1. Rib 28 (30-32-34-36-38) sts. K2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder. 2nd row: P2tog. Rib to end of row. 3rd row: Sl1. M1. Rib to last 2 sts. K2tog. 4th row: As 2nd row. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. 25 (27-29-31-33-35) sts. Next row: (RS). Sl1. M1. Rib to last 2 sts. K2tog. Next row: Sl1. Work in pat to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until armhole measures 8 (8-8½-9-9½-10)" [20.5 (20.5-21.5-23-24-25.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off. With RS of work facing slip next 65 (73-83-95-115-141) sts onto a st holder. Join MC to rem sts and proceed as follows:
1st row: ssk. Rib to last st. M1. K1. 2nd row: Sl1. Rib to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Rib to last st. M1. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. 25 (27-29-31-33-35) sts. Next row: (RS). ssk. Rib to last st. M1. K1. Next row: Sl1. Pat to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until armhole measures same length as Back before shoulder, ending on a RS row. Cast off. BACK Work from ** to ** as given for Front, picking up sts along unworked edges of Left and Right Side Diamonds. Rep last 2 rows, until armhole measures 8 (8-8½-9-9½-10)" [20.5 (20.5-21.5-23-24-25.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Shoulder shaping: Cast off 25 (27-29-31-33-35) sts in pat beg next 2 rows. Leave rem 77 (85-95-107-127-153) sts on a st holder.
SLEEVES With B, cast on 49 (49-53-5357-57) sts. Work 4" [10 cm] in Mistake Rib Pat as given above, inc 8 sts evenly across last row. 57 (5761-61-65-65) sts. Break B. With MC, work in (K1. P1) ribbing, inc 1 st each end of needle on 9th (7th-5th-5th-5th-3rd) and every following 10th (6th-6th4th-4th-alt) row until there are 75 (81-65-65-93-81) sts, then every following 12th (8th-8th6th-6th-4th) row until there are 77 (83-89-95-107-117) sts, taking inc sts into ribbing. Cont even in rib until work from beg measures 18 (18-18½-1817½-17)" [45.5 (45.5-47-4544.5-43) cm], ending on a WS row. Shape top: Cast off 3 (4-5-6-78) sts beg next 2 rows. 71 (7379-83-93-101) sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every following alt row until there are 35 (39-45-49-6371) sts, then every row to 27 (2729-29-31-31) sts. Cast off rem sts.
FINISHING Pin all garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Neckband: Sew right shoulder seam. With RS of work facing and A, pick up and knit 19 sts down left front neck edge. Rib 65 (73-83-95-115-141) sts from front st holder. Pick up and knit 19 sts up right front neck edge. Rib 77 (85-95-107-127-153) sts from back st holder. PM at front and back center sts (where “Sl2K. K1. P2sso” were made). 180 (196-216-240-280-332) sts. 1st row: (WS). *Work in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back to 1 st before marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Rep from * once more. Rib to end of row. 2nd row: *Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso. Rep from * once more. Rib to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until neckband from pick up row measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. District 12 sweater | KNIT
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- 4½ - 4½ | KNIT District 12 3 sweater 4½ - 4½ - 4½ 7 - 7 - 7½ 8 - 8 - 8½ 3
3 - 4½ - 4½ 4½ - 4½ - 4½
8 8 8½ 9 9½ 10
13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 18 - 19½
7 - 7 - 7½ 8 - 8 - 8½ 3
13½ 15 17 17 17 17
8 8 8½ 9 9½ 10
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24 24 Sleeve 24¾ 24¾ 24½ 13 - 14 24½ - 15 - 16 - 18 - 19½
Body 13½ 15 17 17 17 17
12 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 28 - 32
3 4½ 3 7 3 9 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 28 - 32
3 4½ 3 7 3 9
24 24 24¾ 24¾ 24½ 24½
6 6¾ 6 7 6¼ 7½ 14 14 14½ 14 13½ 13
6 6¾ 4 6 7 6¼ 7½ 9½ - 9½ - 10 - 14 10 - 10¾ - 10¾ 14 14½ 14 13½ ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Pat = Pattern M1 = Make 1 stitch by Alt = Alternate(ing)13 Rep = Repeat picking up horizontal loop Beg = Beginning 4 Rem = Remaining lying before next st and Cont = Continue(ity) RS = Right side. knitting into back of loop. Dec = Decrease(ing) Sl2K = Slip next 2 stitches Inc = Increase 1 stitch by 9½ - 9½ - 10 - 10 - 10¾ - 10¾ tog at a time, knitwise. knitting into front and back Sl2P = Slip next 2 stitches of next stitch. through back loops PM = Place marker K = Knit together at a time, purlwise. P2tog = Purl next 2 stitchK2tog = Knit next 2 Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches es together stitches together one at a time. Pass them P2togtbl = Purl next 2 back onto left-hand stitches together through needle, then knit through back loops back loops together. P = Purl St(s) = Stitch(es) P2sso = Pass 2 slipped sts WS = Wrong side over District 12 sweater | KNIT
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SIZES 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] 2/3X-Large 48-54" [122-137 cm] 4/5X-Large 56-62" [142-157.5 cm]
MATERIALS Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Patons® Classic Wool DK™ (1.75 oz/50 g; 125 yds/114 m) Main Color (MC) Dark Grey Heather (12042) 7 8 9 10 11 12 balls Contrast A Black (12040) 2 2 2 2 3 3 balls Patons® Metallic™ (3 oz/85 g; 252 yds/230 m) Contrast B Pewter (95044) 1 1 1 2 2
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Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 2 stitch holders. 2 stitch markers.
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.
36" [91.5 cm] 40" [101.5 cm] 44" [112 cm] 48" [122 cm] 56" [142 cm] 64" [162.5 cm]
Side Diamonds (make 2) With A, cast on 103 (117-131131-131-131) sts. 1st row: (RS). K49 (56-63-6363-63). ssk. K1. PM on last st. K2tog. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Purl to 2 sts before marked st. P2tog. P1. P2togtbl. Purl to end of row 3rd row: As 1st row. 4th row: Purl. Rep last 4 rows until there are 7 (3-5-5-5-5) sts rem.
GAUGE 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" [10 cm] with Patons® Classic Wool DK™ in stocking st.
Sizes L, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Rep 1st row once more. 3 sts. Next row: Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Fasten off.
Finished bust Extra-Small/Small Medium Large Extra-Large 2/3X-Large 4/5X-Large
Size XS/S only: Rep 1st and 2nd rows once more. 3 sts.
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Sizes XS/S, M, XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: Sl2K. K1. P2sso. Fasten off.
FRONT Pick up and knit along these edges
Ribbing for Left and Right Side Diamonds: Note: See diagram to pick up sts for Left and Right Side Diamonds. Left Side Diamond Side edge
Ribbing
Right Side Diamond Cast on edges
Side edge
Markers Fasten off point
Fasten off point
Pick up and knit sts along these sides
With RS facing of Left Side Diamond and B, pick up and knit 105 (121-133-133-133-133) sts along cast on edge and side edge between marked st and fasten off point. 1st row: (WS). K2. *P1. K3. Rep from * to last 3 sts. P1. K2. 2nd row: *P1. K3. Rep from * to last st. P1. Rep last 2 rows for Mistake Rib Pat until work from pick up row measures 3 (3-3-4½-7-9)" [7.5 (7.5-7.5-11.5-18-23) cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off. Rep for Right Side Diamond.
**With RS facing and MC, pick up and knit 75 (83-92-101117-134) sts down Right Side Diamond along cast on edge and side of ribbing. Cast on 1 st. PM on center cast on st. Pick up and knit 75 (83-92-101-117134) sts up side of ribbing and Left Side Diamond along cast on edge. 151 (167-185-203-235269) sts. 1st row: (WS). *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1. 2nd row: Sl1. M1. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso. PM on last st. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to last st. M1. K1. 3rd row: Sl1. M1P. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to 1 st before marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to last st. M1P. P1.
Last 2 rows form Diagonal Rib Pat with side increases and center decreases. Cont in Diagonal Rib pat, until work from pick up row measures 12" [30.5 cm] along double decrease line, ending on a WS row. Shape armhole: 1st row: (RS). Cast off 5 (6-7-8-10-12) sts. Rib to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso (center marked st). Rib to end of row. 144 (159-176193-223-255) sts. 2nd row: Cast off 5 (6-7-8-1012) sts. Rib to marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Rib to end of row. 137 (151-167-183-211-241) sts. 3rd row: Sl1. Rib to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso (center marked st). Rib to end of row. 4th row: Sl1. M1. Rib to marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Rib to to last st. M1P. P1. Rep last 2 rows 4 (5-6-6-8-8) times more. 127 (139-153-169193-223) sts.
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Next row: Sl1. M1. Rib to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso (center marked st). Rib to last st. M1. K1. Next row: Sl1. Rib to marked st. Sl1P. Rib to end of row.** Rep last 2 rows until armhole measures 5 (5-5½-6-6½-7)" [12.5 (12.5-14-15-16.5-18) cm], ending on a WS row. Shape neck: 1st row: Sl1. M1. Rib 28 (30-32-34-36-38) sts. K2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder. 2nd row: P2tog. Rib to end of row. 3rd row: Sl1. M1. Rib to last 2 sts. K2tog. 4th row: As 2nd row. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. 25 (27-29-31-33-35) sts. Next row: (RS). Sl1. M1. Rib to last 2 sts. K2tog. Next row: Sl1. Work in pat to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until armhole measures 8 (8-8½-9-9½-10)" [20.5 (20.5-21.5-23-24-25.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off. With RS of work facing slip next 65 (73-83-95-115-141) sts onto a st holder. Join MC to rem sts and proceed as follows:
1st row: ssk. Rib to last st. M1. K1. 2nd row: Sl1. Rib to last 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3rd row: ssk. Rib to last st. M1. K1. 4th row: As 2nd row. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. 25 (27-29-31-33-35) sts. Next row: (RS). ssk. Rib to last st. M1. K1. Next row: Sl1. Pat to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until armhole measures same length as Back before shoulder, ending on a RS row. Cast off. BACK Work from ** to ** as given for Front, picking up sts along unworked edges of Left and Right Side Diamonds. Rep last 2 rows, until armhole measures 8 (8-8½-9-9½-10)" [20.5 (20.5-21.5-23-24-25.5) cm], ending on a WS row. Shoulder shaping: Cast off 25 (27-29-31-33-35) sts in pat beg next 2 rows. Leave rem 77 (85-95-107-127-153) sts on a st holder.
SLEEVES With B, cast on 49 (49-53-5357-57) sts. Work 4" [10 cm] in Mistake Rib Pat as given above, inc 8 sts evenly across last row. 57 (5761-61-65-65) sts. Break B. With MC, work in (K1. P1) ribbing, inc 1 st each end of needle on 9th (7th-5th-5th-5th-3rd) and every following 10th (6th-6th4th-4th-alt) row until there are 75 (81-65-65-93-81) sts, then every following 12th (8th-8th6th-6th-4th) row until there are 77 (83-89-95-107-117) sts, taking inc sts into ribbing. Cont even in rib until work from beg measures 18 (18-18½-1817½-17)" [45.5 (45.5-47-4544.5-43) cm], ending on a WS row. Shape top: Cast off 3 (4-5-6-78) sts beg next 2 rows. 71 (7379-83-93-101) sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every following alt row until there are 35 (39-45-49-6371) sts, then every row to 27 (2729-29-31-31) sts. Cast off rem sts.
FINISHING Pin all garment pieces to measurements and cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Neckband: Sew right shoulder seam. With RS of work facing and A, pick up and knit 19 sts down left front neck edge. Rib 65 (73-83-95-115-141) sts from front st holder. Pick up and knit 19 sts up right front neck edge. Rib 77 (85-95-107-127-153) sts from back st holder. PM at front and back center sts (where “Sl2K. K1. P2sso” were made). 180 (196-216-240-280-332) sts. 1st row: (WS). *Work in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back to 1 st before marked st. Sl2P. P1. P2sso. Rep from * once more. Rib to end of row. 2nd row: *Work in (K1. P1) ribbing to 1 st before marked st. Sl2K. K1. P2sso. Rep from * once more. Rib to end of row. Rep last 2 rows until neckband from pick up row measures 3" [7.5 cm], ending on a WS row. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. District 12 sweater | KNIT
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- 4½ - 4½ | KNIT District 12 3 sweater 4½ - 4½ - 4½ 7 - 7 - 7½ 8 - 8 - 8½ 3
3 - 4½ - 4½ 4½ - 4½ - 4½
8 8 8½ 9 9½ 10
13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 18 - 19½
7 - 7 - 7½ 8 - 8 - 8½ 3
13½ 15 17 17 17 17
8 8 8½ 9 9½ 10
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24 24 Sleeve 24¾ 24¾ 24½ 13 - 14 24½ - 15 - 16 - 18 - 19½
Body 13½ 15 17 17 17 17
12 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 28 - 32
3 4½ 3 7 3 9 18 - 20 - 22 - 24 - 28 - 32
3 4½ 3 7 3 9
24 24 24¾ 24¾ 24½ 24½
6 6¾ 6 7 6¼ 7½ 14 14 14½ 14 13½ 13
6 6¾ 4 6 7 6¼ 7½ 9½ - 9½ - 10 - 14 10 - 10¾ - 10¾ 14 14½ 14 13½ ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations Pat = Pattern M1 = Make 1 stitch by Alt = Alternate(ing)13 Rep = Repeat picking up horizontal loop Beg = Beginning 4 Rem = Remaining lying before next st and Cont = Continue(ity) RS = Right side. knitting into back of loop. Dec = Decrease(ing) Sl2K = Slip next 2 stitches Inc = Increase 1 stitch by 9½ - 9½ - 10 - 10 - 10¾ - 10¾ tog at a time, knitwise. knitting into front and back Sl2P = Slip next 2 stitches of next stitch. through back loops PM = Place marker K = Knit together at a time, purlwise. P2tog = Purl next 2 stitchK2tog = Knit next 2 Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches es together stitches together one at a time. Pass them P2togtbl = Purl next 2 back onto left-hand stitches together through needle, then knit through back loops back loops together. P = Purl St(s) = Stitch(es) P2sso = Pass 2 slipped sts WS = Wrong side over District 12 sweater | KNIT
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