With smaller needles and with two strands of yarn held together, CO 57 (63, 69, 75) sts.
Row 1 (WS): P0 (3, 2, 1) * K1, P3, rep from * to last 1 (4, 3, 2) sts, end with K1, P0 (3, 2, 1).
Work in K3 P1 ribbing as established for 1", ending with RS facing. Change to larger needles.
Next row: K24 (27, 30, 33), work 11 sts from chart, K24 (27, 30, 33) — 59 (65, 71, 77) sts.
Continue working st st on each side with chart pattern in center. At the same time, dec 1 st at each end of every 6th row 3 times — 53 (59, 65, 71) sts.
Work 6 rows without shaping.
Continue in pattern as established, inc 1 st at each end of next and every following 8th row 3 times — 59 (65, 71, 77) sts.
Continue without shaping until piece measures 14" (14", 15", 15") from beg.
Shape Armholes
BO 3 (4, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st at beg and end of every RS row 3 (5, 4, 6) times — 47 (47, 53, 53) sts.
Continue without shaping until piece measures 21½" (21½", 23½", 23½") from beg.
Shape Shoulders
BO 6 (6, 7, 7) sts at beg of next two rows, then BO 7 (7, 8, 8) sts at beg of next two rows. Place rem 21 (21, 23, 23) sts on holder.
Work same as for back until piece measures 19½" (19½", 21½", 21½"), ending with RS facing.
Shape Front Neck & Shoulders
Next row: K16 (16, 18, 18), place center 15 (15, 17, 17) sts on holder for front neck, and place rem 16 (16, 18, 18), sts on holder for right front.
Working on left front only, dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3 times. At the same time, when the same length as back to shoulder, BO 6 (6, 7, 7) sts at beg of next RS row. P WS row. BO rem 7 (7, 8, 8) sts.
Return sts for right front to needle and reattach yarn at neck edge. Work to match left side, reversing shaping.
With smaller needles, CO 23 (25, 27, 29) sts.
Row 1 (WS): P3 (0, 1, 2) * K1, P3, rep from * to last 0 (1, 2, 3) sts, end with K0 (1, 1, 1) P0 (0, 1, 2).
Work in K3 P1 ribbing as established for 1", ending with RS facing. Change to larger needles.
Work in st st, inc 1 st at beg and end of every 6th row 12 (13, 13, 13) times — 47 (51, 53, 55) sts. Continue without shaping until piece measures 16" (16", 17", 17") from beg (or desired length to underarm). Continuing in st st, BO 3 (4, 5, 6) sts at the beg of the next two rows. Dec 1 st at beg and end of every RS row 13 times — 15 (17, 17, 17) sts rem. BO.
Sew front to back at shoulders.
Collar
Join yarn at right shoulder seam. Using smallest 16" circular needle, K21 (21, 23, 23) sts from holder at back neck, pick up and K 10 sts down left front neck, K15 (15, 17, 17) sts from holder at front neck, pick up and K 10 sts along right front neck. 56 (56, 60, 60) sts on needle. Join and work in rounds. Work in K1 P3 ribbing for 2". Change to next larger needle and continue for another 2". Change to largest needle and continue in ribbing for 3" more. BO loosely.
Sew sleeves into armholes.
Sew side seams and sleeve seams.
Weave in ends and block gently to finished measurements. |
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Designed by Sandi Rosner
Finished Size
Chest: 36" (40", 44", 48")
Length: 22" (22", 24", 24")
Materials
14 (16, 18, 20) balls
Lana Grossa Royal Tweed
(100% merino wool, 110 yds in 50 g)
Shown in color #37
Needles
Size US 9 (5.5 mm) and size US 10½ (6.5 mm) needles or size required to obtain gauge
16" circular size US 9 (5.5 mm), US 10 (6 mm) and US 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
Gauge
12½ sts and 20 rows = 4" in st st with 2 strands of yarn using larger needles
NOTE
Yarn is worked doubled throughout.
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