Level of difficulty: intermediate to advanced This is a beautifully elegant jacket top, finished with small pearl buttons and designed to be worn next to the skin, in luxurious soft Swan yarn. The body design is in a light but dense 4-row moss stitch variant called Rose Stitch, in a darker shade and the yoke and set-in ¾ sleeves are in twisted stocking stitch in a paler shade. The V-necked jacket is fitted, with short-row shaped darts into which the stylish inverted pleats of the peplum border merge, to complete the graceful image. To Fit Chest: 82 86 91 96 101 106 111 118 cm 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 inches Chest actual measurement (all round, buttoned): 84 88.5 93.5 98 104 108.5 113.5 121 cm 33 35 36.5 38.5 41 42.5 44.5 47.5 inches Length from nape to lower edge: 61.5 62 62.5 63.5 64 64 64.5 65 cm 24 24.5 24.5 25 25 25 25.5 25.5 inches Length from nape to cuff: 58 59 60 61 62.5 63 63.5 64.5 cm 22.5 23 23.5 24 24.5 24.5 25 25.5 inches Sleeve length (3/4 sleeve): 27.5 cm, 10.75 inches Pattern designed for Swan 4ply yarn Yarn A Shade: Stone 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6) 50g balls Yarn B Shade: Pale Maiden 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6) 50g balls Other colour options are: Lavender and Pale Lavender, Navy and Sky Grey Blue, Sorrel and Sunset, Cinnamon Grass and Sand, Dolphin and Stone Seven 1 cm, 0.5 inch, buttons Notions 1 pair of 3.25mm (UK 10, US 3) needles (or circular to accommodate the large number of ) 2 cable needles Stitch markers Row counter Stitch holders (or waste yarn) Gauge/Tension 26 and 34 rows to 10cm over both Rose Stitch and Twisted Stocking Stitch using 3.25mm needles, after blocking Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension Abbreviations st, = stitch, stitches st st = stocking stitch k = knit, p = purl sl 1 = slip 1 st k-wise = knitwise, p-wise = purlwise tbl = through back of loops k2tog or p2tog = knit or purl the next 2 together ssk = slip 1 st, sl 1 st, k2tog tbl w&t = wrap and turn decrease: work next 2 together RS = right side WS = wrong side LH = left hand RH = right hand pm = place marker sm = slip marker yo = yarn over (to make a stitch) Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 1
Special Abbreviations cn = cable needle m1 = make 1 st: pick up the strand lying between the and knit into the back of it LBM = Left Back Marker LFM = Left Front Marker RBM = Right Back Marker RFM = Right Front Marker SR(s) = short row(s) w&t = wrap and turn Pattern Notes Rose Stitch (2 st repeat, even number of ) for peplum and body (Tip: The k1tbl is always worked above the ridge made on the previous row.) Foundation Row (WS): *k1, p1, repeat from * Row 1(RS): * k1tbl, k1, repeat from * Row 2: *k1, p1, repeat from * Row 3: * k1, k1tbl, repeat from * Row 4: *p1, k1, repeat from * Inverted Box Pleats (top of peplum) First half of pleat: Slip first 4 onto cn and keep at front of work, slip next 4 onto second cn. Fold fabric so first cn is at front of work, the second is sandwiched between first cn and LH needle which is at back of work, k3tog by inserting tip of RH needle into first st on first cn, second cn then LH needle, k all 3 together. Repeat 3 more times Second half of pleat: Slip first 4 onto cn and keep at back of work, slip next 4 onto second cn. Hold both these needles at back of work, folding the fabric so second cn is lying behind and alongside LH needle and first cn is lying alongside second cn (three needles lying side by side), k3tog by inserting tip of RH needle into first st on LH needle, first cn then second cn, k all 3 together. Repeat 3 more times The Bust Shaping is worked using 2 sets of 16 short rows. Twisted Stocking Stitch for yoke and sleeves Row 1(RS): *k1tbl Row 2 (WS): purl Body (worked in one piece to the armholes) Peplum Using 3.25mm needles and Yarn A, cast on 282 (294, 306, 318, 334, 346, 358, 378) Foundation row (WS): p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, pm, * p1, k1, repeat from * to last 5, pm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Now start Rose Stitch within the 5 st Front Borders as follows: Row 1(RS): sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, * k1 tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 2: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, pm, * k1, p1, repeat from * to last 5, pm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, k1 tbl Row 3: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, * k1, k1 tbl, repeat from * to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 4: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, pm, * p1, k1, repeat from * to last 5, pm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Rows 5 to 12: repeat the last 4 rows twice Row 13 (buttonhole): sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1tbl, yo, k2tog tbl, sm, * k1tbl, k1, repeat from * to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl These 13 rows set Rose Stitch and Front Borders Note: there are 28 rows between each button hole if you are concerned about gaping at the front either ensure you make a larger size or consider placing twice as many button holes, every 14 rows Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 2
Rows 14 to 68: continue in Rose Stitch with Front Borders for a further 55 rows, ending with RS facing for next row AT THE SAME TIME work a second buttonhole on Row 41 Upper body Inverted box pleats (see pattern note for working method) Row 1 (buttonhole): sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog tbl, sm, pattern 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17), * work first half of pleat over the next 12, pm, work second half of pleat over the next 12, pattern 22 (24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35, 38), repeat from * once more, work first half of pleat over the next 12, pm, work second half of pleat over the next 12, pattern 22 (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38), ** work first half of pleat over the next 12, pm, work second half of pleat over the next 12, pattern 22 (24, 26, 28, 31, 33, 35, 38), repeat from ** once more, work first half of pleat over the next 12, pm, work second half of pleat over the next 12, pattern 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17) to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl. 186 (198, 210, 222, 238, 250, 262, 282) Row 2: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19), p1 tbl, k1, sm (LFM), p1 tbl, pattern 29 (31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45), sm (LSM), pattern 29 (31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45), p1 tbl, sm (LBM), k1, p1 tbl, pattern 26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 42), p1 tbl, k1, sm (RBM), p1 tbl, pattern 30 (32, 34, 36, 39, 41, 43, 46), sm (RSM), pattern 29 (31, 33, 35, 38, 40, 42, 45), p1 tbl, sm (RFM), k1, p1 tbl, pattern 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19) to last 5, sm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Row 3: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern to 2 before RFM, k1 tbl, p1, sm, k1 tbl, pattern to RSM, sm, pattern to 1 st before RBM, k1 tbl, sm, p1, k1 tbl, pattern to 2 before LBM, k1 tbl, p1, sm, k1 tbl, pattern to LSM, sm, pattern 1 st before LFM, k1 tbl, sm, p1, k1 tbl, pattern to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 4: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern to 2 before LFM, p1 tbl, k1, sm, p1 tbl, pattern to LSM, sm, pattern to 1 st before LBM, p1 tbl, sm, k1, p1 tbl, pattern to 2 before RBM, p1 tbl, k1, sm, p1 tbl, pattern to RSM, sm, pattern to 1 st before RFM, p1 tbl, sm, k1, p1 tbl, pattern to last 5, sm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Row 5 (increase): pattern to 2 before RFM, m1, k1 tbl, p1, sm, k1 tbl, m1, pattern to 1 st before LFM (slipping other markers), m1, k1 tbl, sm, p1, k1 tbl, m1,. 190 (202, 214, 226, 242, 254, 266, 286) Row 6: as Row 4 Rows 7 to 10: repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice Row 11 (increase): pattern to 1 st before RBM (slipping other markers), m1, k1 tbl, sm, p1, k1 tbl, m1, pattern to 2 before LBM, m1, k1 tbl, p1, sm, k1 tbl, m1, (slipping other markers), to make 194 (206, 218, 230, 246, 258, 270, 290) Row 12: as Row 4 Rows 13 to 16: repeat Rows 3 and 4 twice Rows 17 to 52: repeat Rows 5 to 16, three more times, working a buttonhole on row 2, to make 218 (230, 242, 254, 270, 282, 294, 314) Row 53: as Row 5 Row 54: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern to 1 st before LBM, p1 tbl, sm, k1, p1 tbl, pattern to 2 before RBM, p1 tbl, k1, sm, p1 tbl, pattern to last 5, sm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Row 55: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern to 1 st before RBM, k1 tbl, sm, p1, k1 tbl, pattern to 2 before LBM, k1 tbl, p1, sm, k1 tbl, pattern to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 56: as Row 54. Row 57 (buttonhole): sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog tbl, sm, pattern to 1 st before RBM, k1 tbl, sm, p1, k1 tbl, pattern to 2 before LBM, k1 tbl, p1, sm, k1 tbl, pattern to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl. Row 58: as Row 54 Row 59: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern to 1 st before RBM, m1, k1 tbl, sm, p1, k1 Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 3
tbl, m1, pattern to 2 before LBM, m1, k1 tbl, p1, sm, k1 tbl, m1, pattern to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl, to make 226 (238, 250, 262, 278, 290, 302, 322) Row 60: as Row 54 Bust shaping with short rows SRs 1&2: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 46 (49, 51, 54, 57, 60, 62, 66), w&t, SRs 3&4: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 39 (41, 43, 45, 48, 50, 52, 55), w&t, SRs 5&6: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 32 (33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 44), w&t, SRs 7&8: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32), w&t, SRs 9&10: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 28 (29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38), w&t, SRs 11&12: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 35 (37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49), w&t, SRs 13&14: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 42 (45, 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 60), w&t, SRs 15&16: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 49 (52, 54, 57, 61, 63, 66, 71), w&t, Row 61: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl SRs 17&18: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 46 (49, 51, 54, 57, 60, 62, 66), w&t, SRs 19&20: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 39 (41, 43, 45, 48, 50, 52, 55), w&t, SRs 21&22: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 32 (33, 35, 36, 38, 40, 41, 44), w&t, SRs 23&24: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 24 (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32), w&t, SRs 25&26: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 28 (29, 30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 38), w&t, SRs 27&28: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 35 (37, 38, 40, 43, 44, 46, 49), w&t, SRs 29&30: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 42 (45, 46, 49, 52, 54, 56, 60), w&t, SRs 31&32: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, pattern 49 (52, 54, 57, 61, 63, 66, 71), w&t, Row 62: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, purl to last 5 (slipping side markers and removing front and back markers), sm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Rows 63 to 68: continue in Rose Stitch and Front Borders (as Rows 61 and 62) for 6 more rows Cut off Yarn A, change to Yarn B and work in Twisted Stocking Stitch as follows: Row 69 (buttonhole): sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog tbl, sm, k1 tbl to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 70: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, purl to last 5, pm, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Rows 71 to 82: continue in Twisted St St and Front Borders as established for a further 12 rows Shape armholes and divide for Back and Fronts Row 1: pattern to RSM, sl these 58 (61, 64, 67, 71, 74, 77, 82) onto a stitch holder and set aside for Right Front, cast off 3 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8), pattern to LSM, slip remaining 58 (61, 64, 67, 71, 74, 77, 82) onto a stitch holder and set aside for Left Front Back Row 2 (WS): cast off 3 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8), purl Continue on these 104 (108, 112, 118, 126, 130, Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 4
134, 142) only for Back Row 3: k1 tbl, ssk, k1 tbl to last 3, k2tog, k1 tbl Row 4: p1, p2tog, purl to last three, p2tog tbl, p1 Repeat the last two rows 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3) more times, leaving 96 (100, 104, 110, 114, 118, 122, 126) Next row (RS): k1 tbl, ssk, k1 tbl to last 3, k2tog, k1 tbl Next row: purl Back neck Slip centre 26 (28, 30, 30, 32, 34, 34, 34) onto stitch holder and set aside for centre back neck Left shoulder With RS facing, rejoin Yarn B, k2tog, k1 tbl. 33 (33, 34, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40) Row 2 (WS): cast off 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13), purl to last 2, P2tog Row 3: k2tog, k1 tbl Row 4: cast off 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12), pattern to last 2, P2tog Row 5: k1 tbl Cast off remaining 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) Repeat the last two rows 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7) more times, leaving 88 (90, 94, 98, 102, 106, 108, 110) Continue in pattern for 22 (22, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 22) more rows without further shaping Next row: k1 tbl, m1, k1 tbl to last st, m1, k1 tbl Work in pattern for 7 rows Repeat the last 8 rows two more times, making 94 (96, 100, 104, 108, 112, 114, 116) Shape shoulders and back neck Row 1 (RS): cast off 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13), pattern 22 (22, 22, 24, 24, 25, 26, 26) (including last st used in casting off), ssk, turn Continue on these 23 (23, 23, 25, 25, 26, 27, 27) only for right shoulder Row 2: p2tog tbl, purl Row 3: cast off 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12), k1 tbl to last 2, ssk Row 4: p2tog tbl, purl Cast off remaining 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) Left Front With RS facing, rejoin Yarn B at left armhole, cast off 3 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8), k1 tbl to last 5, sm, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl, leaving 55 (57, 59, 62, 66, 68, 70, 74) Row 2 (WS): sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, purl Continue shaping at armhole edge as follows and AT THE SAME TIME when 14 rows have been completed from start of armhole shaping, commence neckline shaping (the instructions follow the armhole shaping, below): Row 3: k1 tbl, ssk, k1 tbl to last 5, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tb Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 5
Row 4: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, purl to last three, p2tog tbl, p1 Repeat the last two rows 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3) more times, leaving 51 (53, 55, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66) Note: there are now 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 10) rows from start of armhole shaping: remember to start neckline shaping on a RS row when another 6 (6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 2) rows have been completed Next row (RS): k1 tbl, ssk, k1 tbl to last 5, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Next row: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, purl Repeat the last two rows 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7) more times At end of armhole shaping, continue in pattern for 22 (22, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 22) more rows without further shaping working neckline shaping as instructed Next row (armhole shaping): k1 tbl, m1, pattern to end working neckline shaping as instructed Work in pattern for 7 rows Repeat the last 8 rows twice more Note: there will be 30 (30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37) plus 5 neckband when the neckline shaping has been completed AT THE SAME TIME when 14 rows have been completed from start of armhole shaping, start neckline shaping as follows: Shape neckline (continuing to work armhole shaping as instructed above) Row 15: Working on 5 of Front Border only, make a mitre as follows: SRs 1&2: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, remove marker, w&t, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl SRs 3&4: sl 1p-wise tbl, k1, p1 tbl, w&t, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl SRs 5&6: sl 1p-wise tbl, w&t, k1 tbl SRs 7&8: sl 1p-wise tbl, k1, w&t, p1, k1 tbl SRs 9 &10: sl 1p-wise tbl, k1, p1 tbl, k1, w&t, p1, k1 tbl, p1, k1 tbl Row 16: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, pm, purl Row 17: pattern to last 7, ssk, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 18: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, sm, p2tog tbl, purl Repeat the last two rows twice more Row 19: as Row 17 Row 20: as Row 2 Repeat the last two rows 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 9) more times Next row: as Row 17 Next row: as Row 2 Next row: k1 tbl to last 5, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Next row: as Row 2 Repeat the last four rows twice more Note: there will be 30 (30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37) plus 5 neckband when the neckline shaping has been completed Shape shoulders Row 1(RS): cast off 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13), k1 tbl to last 5, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 2: Row 3: cast off 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12), k1 tbl to last 5, (k1 tbl, p1) twice, k1 tbl Row 4: Row 5: cast off 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12),, leaving 5 Leave these remaining on a stitch holder with a length of yarn attached sufficient to graft 5 Right Front Row 2: With WS facing, rejoin Yarn B at Right armhole, cast off 3 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8), purl to last 5, sm, p1 tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice, leaving 55 (57, 59, 62, 66, 68, 70, 74) Continue shaping at armhole edge as follows and AT THE SAME TIME when 14 rows have been completed from start of armhole shaping, commence neckline shaping (the instructions follow the armhole shaping, below): Row 3: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, k1 tbl to last 3, k2tog, k1 tbl Row 4: p1, p2tog, purl to last 5, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Repeat the last two rows 1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 3) more times, leaving 51 (53, 55, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66) Note: there are now 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8, 10) rows from start of armhole shaping: remember to start neckline shaping on a RS row when another 6 (6, 6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 2) rows have been completed Next row (RS): sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, sm, k1 tbl to last 3, k2tog, k1 tbl Next row: purl to last 5, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Repeat the last two rows 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 7) more times Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 6
At end of armhole shaping, continue in pattern for 22 (22, 24, 24, 24, 24, 24, 22) more rows without further shaping working neckline shaping as instructed below Next row (armhole shaping): pattern to last st, m1, k1 tbl, working neckline shaping as instructed. Work in pattern for 7 rows Repeat the last 8 rows twice more Note: there will be 30 (30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37) plus 5 neckband when the neckline shaping has been completed AT THE SAME TIME when 14 rows have been completed from start of armhole shaping, work final buttonhole and start neckline shaping as follows: Shape neckline (continuing to work armhole shaping as instructed) Row 15 (buttonhole): sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1 tbl, yo, k2tog tbl, sm, Row 16: purl to last 5, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Working on 5 of Front Border only, make a mitre as follows: SRs 1&2: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, remove marker, w&t, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl SRs 3&4: sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1 tbl, w&t, p1 tbl, k1, p1 tbl SRs 5&6: sl 1k-wise tbl, w&t, p1 tbl SRs 7&8: sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, w&t, k1, p1 tbl SRs 9 &10: sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, w&t, (k1, p1 tbl) twice Row 17: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, k2tog, Row 18: pattern to last 7, p2tog, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Repeat the last two rows twice more Row 19: as Row 17 Row 20: pattern to last 5, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Repeat the last two rows 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 9) more times Next row: as Row 17 Next row: as Row 20 Next row: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, pattern Next row: as Row 20 Repeat the last four rows twice more Note: there will be 30 (30, 31, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37) plus 5 neckband when the neckline shaping has been completed Shape shoulders Row 1 (RS): sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, k1 tbl Row 2: cast off 10 (10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 13), purl to last 5, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Row 3: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1 tbl) twice, k1 tbl to end Row 4: cast off 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12, 12), purl to last 5, (p1 tbl, k1) twice, p1 tbl Row 5: as Row 3 Row 6: cast off 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12),, leaving 5 Leave these remaining on a stitch holder with yarn attached. SLEEVES (work 2 alike) Using 3.25mm straight needles and Yarn B, cast on 58 (62, 66, 68, 72, 74, 78, 84) Foundation row (WS): * p1, k1, repeat from * Row 1(RS): * k1 tbl, k1, repeat from * Row 2: * k1, p1, repeat from * Row 3: * k1, k1 tbl, repeat from * Row 4: * p1, k1, repeat from * Continue in Twisted Stocking Stitch as follows: Row 5: k1 tbl, m1, k1 tbl to last st, m1, k1 tbl, to make 60 (64, 68, 70, 74, 76, 80, 86) Row 6: purl Work in pattern for 4 rows Repeat the last 6 rows 11 (11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12) more time, to make 82 (86, 90, 94, 98, 100, 104, 110) Continue in pattern without further shaping for 18 (18, 18, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12) rows Shape cap Cast off 4 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) at beginning of next two rows, leaving 74 (76, 78, 82, 86, 86, 88, 92) Next row (RS): k1 tbl, ssk, pattern to last 3, k2tog, k1 tbl Next row: p1, p2tog, purl to last three, p2tog tbl, p1 Repeat the last two rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2) more times, leaving 70 (72, 74, 78, 78, 78, 80, 80) Next row (RS): k1 tbl, ssk, pattern to last 3, k2tog, k1 tbl Next row: purl Repeat the last two rows 16 (17, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18, 18) more times, leaving 36 (36, 36, 40, 40, 40, 42, 42) Next row (RS): k1 tbl, ssk, pattern to last 3, k2tog, k1 tbl Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 7
Next row: p1, p2tog, pattern to last three, p2tog tbl, p1 Repeat the last two rows once more. 28 (28, 28, 32, 32, 32, 34, 34) Cast off 3 at beginning of next two rows Cast off 5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) at beginning of next two rows Cast off remaining 12 (12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 14, 14). Neckband (worked horizontally across back neck ) Sew shoulder seams With RS facing and using 3.25mm needles, join Yarn B to right shoulder seam and pick up and knit 5 down side of back neck shaping, k1 tbl across centre back neck, pick up and knit 5 up side of back neck shaping to left shoulder seam, to make 36 (38, 40, 40, 42, 44, 44, 44) Slip all these onto a RH needle ending with the point facing the Right shoulder seam, slip the 5 of Right Front Border onto the same needle, to make 41 (43, 45, 45, 47, 49, 49, 49) Row 1: sl 1k-wise tbl, p1, k1 tbl, p1, ssk (this is the last st of neckband and first st of back neck), slip next st onto LH needle, turn Row 2 (WS): p2tog tbl (this is the slipped st and first st of neckband), (k1, p1 tbl) twice Row 3: as Row 1 Row 4: sl 1p-wise tbl, (k1, p1 tbl) twice Repeat the last 4 rows 10 (11, 12, 12, 12, 13, 13, 13) more times, leaving 8 (7, 6, 6, 8, 7, 7, 7) Repeat rows 1 and 2, 1 (1, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1) time, leaving 6 (5, 6, 6, 6, 5, 5, 5) Repeat Row 1, 1 (0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0) time, leaving 5 For 2nd, 6th, 7th and 8th sizes only Next Row: sl 1k-wise tbl, (p1, k1tbl) twice For All sizes End after a RS row Graft remaining 5 to the 5 of Left Front Border. TO FINISH OFF Sew in yarn ends. Block all pieces to approximate total dimensions shown in schematic diagram. Set in sleeve, matching the centre of the sleeve to the shoulder seam. Sew sleeve and side seams. Sew on buttons to match buttonholes. Care advice: Hand wash in cool water using a liquid wool wash. Spin dry. Do not tumble dry. Spread to dry on a towel or drying rack, hand pressing garment to shape and correct size. Garments may be hung to dry on a hanger or over a clothes or ceiling airer once they have been spun, but with a hanger you may get hanger marks at the shoulders and a larger garment may grow if too damp before hanging; and with bars you should move a little several times to avoid marks. Stocking stitch and lace garments may benefit from light pressing (never press rib areas as they will lose their stretch!). Store folded. Vertical: 61.5 (62, 62.5, 63.5, 64, 64.5, 65) cm 24.25 (24.5, 25, 25.25, 25.5, 25.6) inches Horizontal: 42 (44.25, 46.75, 49, 52, 54.25, 56.75, 60.5) cm 16.5 (17.5, 18.5, 19.25, 20.5, 21.5, 22.5, 23.75) inches Sheep Limited trading as Registered office: Pipers Court, Pennygillam Way, Launceston, Cornwall PL15 7PJ Page 8