MATERIALS Patons Classic Wool Worsted ((.5 oz/00 g; 20 yds/92 m) Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/XL 4/5XL Main Color (MC) Black (0022) 9 9 0 4 balls Contrast A Aran (00202) ball Contrast B Pretty in Pink (774) ball Contrast C Magenta (77402) ball Contrast D Orchid (77404) ball Contrast E Plum Heather (7707) ball Contrast F Chestnut Brown (002) ball Contrast G Lemongrass (7722) ball Contrast H Leaf Green (00240) ball Contrast I Moss Heather (77525) ball Sizes U.S. (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. 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 INTERMEDIATE SIZES Bust measurement Extra-Small/Small 28-4 [7-8.5 cm] Medium -8 [9.5-9.5 cm] Large 40-42 [0.5-0.5 cm] Extra-Large 44-4 [2- cm] 2/ Extra-Large 48-54 [22-7 cm] 4/5 Extra-Large 5-2 [42-57.5 cm] Finished bust Extra-Small/Small 44 [2 cm] Medium 48 [22 cm] Large 52 [2 cm] Extra-Large 5 [42 cm] 2/ Extra-Large 4 [2.5 cm] 4/5 Extra-Large 70 [8 cm] GAUGE 20 sts and 2 rows = 4 [0 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 (2--4--5) sts. Break D. Join MC. st row: (RS). With MC, K. *P. K. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: P. *K. P. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K. P) ribbing for [7.5 cm], ending on a 2nd row.** Proceed in stocking st until work from beg measures [28 cm], ending on a purl row. Place Chart: st row: (RS). With MC, K20 (25-0-5-45-55). Knit st row of Chart I, reading row from right to left. With MC, K20 (25-0-5-45-55). 2nd row: With MC, P20 (25-0-5-45- 55). Purl 2nd row of Chart I, reading row from left to right. With MC, P20 (25-0- 5-45-55). Chart I is now in position. Cont working chart to end of Chart. See Chart I on page. of
With MC, cont even until work from beg measures 25 [.5 cm], ending on a purl row. Shape neck: st row: (RS). K4 (50-5- 57--72). Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder. Dec st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then every following alt row 4 times more. 8 (42-45-49-58-4) sts rem. Cont even until work from beg measures 27½ (27½-27½-28-28-28½) [70 (70-70- 7-7-72.5) cm], ending on a purl row. Shape shoulder: Cast off 9 (0--2-4- ) sts beg of next and every following alt row twice more. Purl row even. Cast off rem (2-2---) sts. With RS facing, slip next 9 (2-25-27-29-) sts onto a st holder. Join MC to rem sts and knit to end of row. Dec st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then every following alt row 4 times more. 8 (42-45-49-58-4) sts rem. Cont even until work from beg measures 27½ (27½-27½-28-28-28½) [70 (70-70- 7-7-72.5) cm, ending on a knit row. Shape shoulder: Cast off 9 (0--2-4- ) sts beg of next and every following alt row twice more. Knit row even. Cast off rem (2-2---) 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: st row: (RS). Cast off 9 (0--2-4-) sts. K28 (---4-47). K2tog. K2. Turn. Leave rem sts unworked. 2nd row: P2. P2tog. Purl to end of row. rd row: Cast off 9 (0--2-4-) sts. Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2. 4th row: Purl. 5th row: Cast off 9 (0--2-4-) sts. Knit to end of row. th row: Purl. Cast off rem (2-2---) sts. With RS facing, slip next 29 (-5-7- 9-4) sts onto a st holder. st row: Join MC to rem sts. K2. ssk. Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Cast off 9 (0--2-4-) sts. Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2. rd row: K2. ssk. Knit to end of row. 4th row: Cast off 9 (0--2-4-) sts. Purl to end of row. 5th row: Knit. th and 7th rows: As 4th and 5th rows. Cast off rem (2-2---) sts. SLEEVES With D and smaller needles, cast on 49 (49-5-55-59-) sts. Break D. Join MC. With MC, work (---2-2) [5 (5-5- 5-5-5) cm] in (K. P) ribbing as given for Front, ending on a 2nd row. Change to larger needles and proceed in stocking st, inc st each end of needle on next and every following th (4th-4th- 2nd-2nd-2nd) row until there are (- --9-9) sts, then every following 8th (th-th-4th-4th-4th) row until there are 9 (75-79-9-99-) sts. Cont even until work from beg measures (----2½) [40.5 (40.5-4- 4--2) cm], ending on a purl row. Shape top: Cast off 7 (8-9-0--2) sts beg next rows. Cast off rem 27 (27-25- --9) 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 5 sts down left front neck edge. K9 (2-25- 27-29-) from front st holder. Pick up and knit 5 sts up right front neck edge, sts down right back neck edge. K29 (- 5-7-9-4) across back st holder, dec st at center. Pick up and knit sts up left back neck edge. 8 (87-95-99-0-07) sts. Work 7 rows in (K. P) ribbing as given for Front. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Place markers on Front and Back 7½ (8-8½-9½-0½-½) [9 (20.5-2.5-24- 2.5-29) cm] down from shoulders. Sew in Sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams. 2 of
Chart I (to knit) 59 57 55 5 5 49 47 45 4 4 9 7 5 29 27 25 2 2 9 5 9 7 5 Start Here Chart (to knit) Key = MC = Contrast C = Contrast I of
Chart II (Duplicate St Embroidery) 59 57 55 5 5 49 47 45 4 4 9 7 5 29 27 25 2 2 9 5 9 7 5 Key = MC = Contrast A = Contrast B = Contrast C = Contrast D = Contrast E = Contrast F = Contrast G = Contrast H = Contrast I Duplicate Stitch Diagram 4 of
Chart 2 Chart III (Duplicate St Embroidery) 25 Key 2 = MC 2 = Contrast A 9 = Contrast B 5 = Contrast C = Contrast D 9 = Contrast E 7 5 = Contrast F 5 of
7½ - 8½ - 9 0 - ½ - 7-7½ - 8 8½ - 9-9½ 27½ 27½ 27½ 28 28 28½ Body ½ ½ ½ 4 4 4½ 22-24 - 2-28 - 2-5 7½ 8 8½ 9½ 0½ ½ ½ 5½ 4½ 4 8 8 4 ½ - ½ - 9-9½ - 20-2 Sleeve 9¾ - 9¾ - 0½ - - ¾ - 2 0 0 0½ 2 2 of