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With MC, CO 61 (71, 76, 86) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, * P2, K3, rep from * to last 4 sts, end with P2, K2.
Row 2 (WS): P2, * K2, P3, rep from * to last 4 sts, end with K2, P2.
Continue in ribbing as established until piece measures 4" (4", 4½", 5"), ending with a WS row.
Next row (RS): K2, {P2, K3} 1 (1, 1, 2) times, P2, K to last 9 (9, 9, 14) sts inc 2 (0, 3, 1) sts evenly across these sts, P2, {K3, P2} 1 (1, 1, 2) times, K2 — 63 (71, 79, 87) sts.
Continue working as established, with center panel in st st and ribbing on sides, until piece measures 12½" (12½", 13", 13½"), ending with a WS row.
Shape Armholes
BO 5 sts at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 4) rows.
Next row (dec row): K2, P2, SSK, K to last 6 sts, K2tog, P2, K2.
Continue in pattern as established, rep dec row every RS row 3 (3, 3, 0) times more — 45 (53, 61, 65) sts.
Continue without shaping until piece measures 18¾" (19¼", 20", 21"). Break yarn. Place first 13 (13, 15, 17) sts on one holder, center 19 (27, 31, 31) sts on a second holder, and final 13 (13, 15, 17) sts on a third holder.
With MC, CO 61 (71, 76, 86) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, * P2, K3, rep from * to last 4 sts, end with P2, K2.
Row 2 (WS): P2, * K2, P3, rep from * to last 4 sts, end with K2, P2.
Continue in ribbing as established until piece measures 4" (4", 4½", 5"), ending with a WS row.
Next row (RS): K2, {P2, K3} 1 (1, 1, 2) times, P2, K to last 9 (9, 9, 14) sts inc 2 (0, 3, 1) sts evenly across these sts, P2, {K3, P2} 1 (1, 1, 2) times, K2 — 63 (71, 79, 87) sts.
Next row (WS): P2, {K2, P3} 1 (1, 1, 2) times, K2, P45 (53, 61, 59), K2, {P3, K2} 1 (1, 1, 2) times, P2.
Next row (RS): Work rib as established over first 9 (9, 9, 14) sts, K8 (12, 16, 15), work row 1 of chart over next 29 sts, K8 (12, 16, 15) work rib as established over last 9 (9, 9, 14) sts.
Continue working as established with chart pattern over center 29 sts, through row 51 of chart.
Shape Front Neck
Next row (WS): Work 31 (35, 39, 43) sts, attach second ball of yarn and BO center st, work with second ball to end of row. Working both sides at once, dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row 9 (13, 15, 15) times. At the same time, when same length as back to armholes, shape armholes as for back — 13 (13, 15, 17) sts rem on each side. Continue without shaping until armhole measures 6 ½" (7", 7 ¼", 7 ¾"). Note that front armhole is intended to be slightly longer than back armhole. Place sts on stitch holders.
Join Front to Back at shoulders using 3 needle BO.
Place center back sts on 24" circular needle. Join yarn at left shoulder seam. With RS facing, pick up and K 50 sts down left front neck edge and 50 sts up right front neck edge — 119 (127, 131, 131) sts. Using double pointed needle in right hand, work knitted cord edging as follows: CO 3 sts to left hand needle tip using cable CO method. * K2, SSK, sl these 3 sts back to left hand needle, draw yarn across WS and rep from * until all sts around neckline have been worked. Graft ends of cord together.
Using crochet hook to work chain embroidery with color B as indicated on chart.
Sew side seams.
Weave in end and block gently to finished measurements.
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Designed by AMANDA BERKA
Finished Size
Chest: 30" (34", 38", 42")
Length: 18¾" (19¼", 20", 21")
Materials
Lana Grossa Royal Tweed
(100% merino wool, 110 yds in 50 g)
Main Color (MC) #03 Olive — 4 (4, 5, 6) balls
1 (1, 1, 1) ball each:
Color A #05 Wine
Color B #37 Berry
Needles
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) 24" circular needle and one size US 9 (5.5 mm) double pointed needle
or size required to obtain gauge
Crochet hook size I/9 (5.5 mm)
Stitch holders
Gauge
16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in st st
Note
Diamond pattern is worked from chart using the intarsia technique. Narrow lines are added with crochet chain embroidery.
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