SIZES To fit bust measurement XS/M 28-38" [71-96.5 cm] L/XL 40-48 ...
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SIZES To fit bust measurement XS/M 28-38" [71-96.5 cm] L/XL 40-48" [101.5-122 cm] 2/5XL 50-62" [127-157.5 cm] GAUGE 19½ sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] 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. MATERIALS
Note: Change to circular needle when necessary to accommodate sts.
Patons® Lace™ (3 oz/85 g; 498 yds/455 m) Sizes XS/M L/XL 2/5XL Patina (33046) 2 2 3 balls Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles. Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle 36" [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations M1 = Make 1 stitch by Alt = Alternate(ing) picking up loop, lying before Beg = Beginning next stitch and knitting into Cont = Continue(ity) back of this loop. K = Knit K2(3,4)tog = Knit next 2 (3,4) stitches together. P = Purl P2(3,4)tog = Purl next 2 (3,4) stitches together.
Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat RS = Right side Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise. St(s) = Stitch(es) Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
Left Side **Cast on 46 (54-62) sts. 1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 6" [15 cm], ending with 2nd row.
Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). K2. *M1. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 68 (80-92) sts. 2nd to 6th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 7th row: K2. *M1. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 90 (106-122) sts. 8th to 12th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 13th row: K2. *M1. K4. Rep from * to end of row. 112 (132-152) sts. 14th to 18th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 19th row: K2. *M1. K5. Rep from * to end of row. 134 (158-182) sts. 20th to 24th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 25th row: K2. *M1. K6. Rep from * to end of row. 156 (184-212) sts. 26th to 30th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 31st row: K2. *M1. K7. Rep from * to end of row. 178 (210-242) sts.** Place stitch marker at end of row. Work 3 (5-9) rows even. Place marker at end of last row. Shape front: 1st row: (RS). K177 (209241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. 3rd row: K176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. ENCIRCLE SHRUG | KNIT 1 of 2
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5th row: K175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 6th row: As 2nd row. Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked. Purl 1 row. Next row: (RS). K159 (188-217) sts. Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Next row: K156 (185-214) sts. Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked. Purl 1 row. Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker *(Bring st back to left-hand needle. K1) 5 times – Chain 5 made. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K3 (4-2) tog. Fasten off.
Right Side Work from ** to ** as given for Left Side Work 2 (4-8) rows even. Shape front: 1st row: (WS). P177 (209241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Knit to end of row. 3rd row: P176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 5th row: P175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 6th row: As 2nd row. Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked. Knit 1 row. Next row: (WS). P159 (188-217). Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Knit to end of row. Next row: P156 (185-214). Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked. Knit 1 row. Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker. Using right-hand needle or crochet hook, chain 5 times . Bring st back
to left-hand needle. P4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. P3 (4-2) tog. Fasten off.
Cast Off Edge
FINISHING Place markers 16 (19-21)" [40.5 (48-53.5) cm] along cast off edge (see Diagram). Sew back seam to markers. Sew side seams from cast on edge to markers.
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INTERMEDIATE
SIZES To fit bust measurement XS/M 28-38" [71-96.5 cm] L/XL 40-48" [101.5-122 cm] 2/5XL 50-62" [127-157.5 cm] GAUGE 19½ sts and 25 rows = 4" [10 cm] 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. MATERIALS
Note: Change to circular needle when necessary to accommodate sts.
Patons® Lace™ (3 oz/85 g; 498 yds/455 m) Sizes XS/M L/XL 2/5XL Patina (33046) 2 2 3 balls Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles. Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) circular knitting needle 36" [90 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations M1 = Make 1 stitch by Alt = Alternate(ing) picking up loop, lying before Beg = Beginning next stitch and knitting into Cont = Continue(ity) back of this loop. K = Knit K2(3,4)tog = Knit next 2 (3,4) stitches together. P = Purl P2(3,4)tog = Purl next 2 (3,4) stitches together.
Rem = Remaining Rep = Repeat RS = Right side Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise. St(s) = Stitch(es) Tog = Together WS = Wrong side
Left Side **Cast on 46 (54-62) sts. 1st row: (RS). K2. *P2. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: P2. *K2. P2. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K2. P2) ribbing until work from beg measures 6" [15 cm], ending with 2nd row.
Proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). K2. *M1. K2. Rep from * to end of row. 68 (80-92) sts. 2nd to 6th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 7th row: K2. *M1. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 90 (106-122) sts. 8th to 12th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 13th row: K2. *M1. K4. Rep from * to end of row. 112 (132-152) sts. 14th to 18th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 19th row: K2. *M1. K5. Rep from * to end of row. 134 (158-182) sts. 20th to 24th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 25th row: K2. *M1. K6. Rep from * to end of row. 156 (184-212) sts. 26th to 30th rows: Beg with a purl row, work 5 rows in stocking st. 31st row: K2. *M1. K7. Rep from * to end of row. 178 (210-242) sts.** Place stitch marker at end of row. Work 3 (5-9) rows even. Place marker at end of last row. Shape front: 1st row: (RS). K177 (209241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. 3rd row: K176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. ENCIRCLE SHRUG | KNIT 1 of 2
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5th row: K175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 6th row: As 2nd row. Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked. Purl 1 row. Next row: (RS). K159 (188-217) sts. Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Next row: K156 (185-214) sts. Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked. Purl 1 row. Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker *(Bring st back to left-hand needle. K1) 5 times – Chain 5 made. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. K3 (4-2) tog. Fasten off.
Right Side Work from ** to ** as given for Left Side Work 2 (4-8) rows even. Shape front: 1st row: (WS). P177 (209241). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 2nd and alt rows: Sl1P. Knit to end of row. 3rd row: P176 (208-240). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 5th row: P175 (207-239). Turn. Leave rem st unworked. 6th row: As 2nd row. Cont in same manner, having 1 more st unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 162 (191-220) sts worked. Knit 1 row. Next row: (WS). P159 (188-217). Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Knit to end of row. Next row: P156 (185-214). Turn. Leave 3 more sts unworked. Next row: Sl1P. Purl to end of row. Cont in same manner, having 3 more sts unworked on next and every following alt row until there are 123 (152-181) sts worked. Knit 1 row. Next row: Cast off 89 (105-121) sts. Place marker. Using right-hand needle or crochet hook, chain 5 times . Bring st back
to left-hand needle. P4tog. Rep from * to last 2 (3-1) st(s). Chain 5. Bring st back to left-hand needle. P3 (4-2) tog. Fasten off.
Cast Off Edge
FINISHING Place markers 16 (19-21)" [40.5 (48-53.5) cm] along cast off edge (see Diagram). Sew back seam to markers. Sew side seams from cast on edge to markers.
Right Side
Left Side
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