SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron® Simply Soft® Contrast A Dark Country Blue
- Caron® Simply Soft® Contrast B Ocean
- Sizes
- XS/S - 3 balls of Contrast A, 2 balls of Contrast B.
- M - 3 balls of Contrast A, 2 balls of Contrast B.
- L - 3 balls of Contrast A, 2 balls of Contrast B.
- XL - 3 balls of Contrast A, 2 balls of Contrast B.
- 2/3XL - 4 balls of Contrast A, 3 balls of Contrast B.
- 4/5XL - 4 balls of Contrast A, 3 balls of Contrast B.
- Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge.
- Cable needle.
- 2 stitch holders.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
XS/S: 28-34"
M: 36-38"
L: 40-42"
XL: 44-46"
2/3XL: 48-54"
4/5XL: 56-62"
Finished bust
XS/S: 36"
M: 40"
L: 44"
XL: 48"
2/3XL: 52"
4/5XL: 56"
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in stocking st.
DIRECTIONS:
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger size(s) the instructions will be written thus ( ). Numbers for each size are shown throughout the pattern. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes.Note: See charts for Panel Pat A and B. To print the charts, click on the "Download Project PDF" button (above).
Panel Pat A (worked over 12 sts)
1st row: (RS). P2. C4B. C4F. P2.
2nd and alt rows: K2. P8. K2.
3rd row: P2. K8. P2.
5th row: P2. C4F. C4B. P2.
7th row: P2. K8. P2.
8th row: As 2nd row. These 8 rows form Panel Pat A.
Panel Pat B (worked over 9 sts)
1st row: (RS). K3. C6B.
2nd and alt rows: Purl.
3rd and 7th rows: Knit.
5th row: C6F. K3.
8th row: Purl. These 8 rows form Panel Pat B.
BACK
**With A, cast on 92 (1/2-1/4- 1/2-1/2-1/2) sts.
1st row: (RS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row. Rep last 2 rows of (K1. P1) ribbing 3 times more, then 1st row once.
Next row: (WS). Knit.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). (Inc row). K6 (11-6- 7-12-17). (K1. P2. M1. K6. M1. P2) 2 (2-3-3-3-3) times. K1. P2. (K2. M1) 15 (15-15-18-18- 18) times. P2. K1. (P2. M1. K6. M1. P2. K1) 2 (2-3-3-3-3) times. K6 (11-6-7-12-17). 115 (125-141-1/2-1/2-1/2) sts.
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K6 (11-6-7-12-17). (K1. Work 1st row of Panel Pat A) 2 (2-3-3-3-3) times. K1. P2. (Work 1st row of Panel Pat B) 5 (5-5-6- 6-6) times. P2. K1. (Work 1st row of Panel Pat A. K1) 2 (2-3-3-3-3) times. K6 (11-6-7-12-17).
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
3rd row: K6 (11-6-7-12-17). (K1. Work 3rd row of Panel Pat A) 2 (2-3-3-3-3) times. K1. P2. (Work 3rd row of Panel Pat B) 5 (5-5-6- 6-6) times. P2. K1. (Work 3rd row of Panel Pat A. K1) 2 (2-3-3-3-3) times. K6 (11-6-7-12-17).
4th row: As 2nd row. Panel Pats A and B are now in position. Cont in pat until 9 reps of Panel Pat A and B have been completed. Break A. Change to B and cont in pat until work from beg measures 17", ending on a WS row.
Shape armhole:
Cast off 4 (4- 7-8-9-10) sts beg next 2 rows. 107 (117-127-136-1/4-1/2) sts. Cast off 3 (3-6-6-8-10) sts at beg next 2 rows. 101 (111-115-1/4- 128-1/2) sts. Dec 1 st at each end of needle 6 (8-8-8-10-10) times. 89 (95-99- 108-108-1/2) sts.** Cont even in pat until armhole measures 6½ (7-7½-8-8½-9)", ending on a WS row.
Shape back neck:
1st row: (RS). Pat across 20 (23-25-25-25 -27) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
3rd row: Pat to last 3 sts. ssk. K1. 19 (22-24-24-24-26) sts rem. Work 3 rows even in pat.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (7- 8-8-8-9) sts beg of next and following alt row.
Next row: Work even in pat. Cast off rem 7 (8-8-8-8-8) sts. With RS facing, slip center 49 (49- 49-58-58-58) sts onto a st holder.
1st row: Join B and pat across rem 20 (23-25-25-25-27) sts.
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
3rd row: K1. K2tog. Pat to end of row. 19 (22-24-24-24-26) sts rem. Work 4 rows even in pat. Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (7- 8-8-8-9) sts beg of next and following alt row.
Next row: Work even in pat. Cast off rem 7 (8-8-8-8-8) sts.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back. Cont even in pat until armhole measures 4 1/2 (5-5 1/2-6-6 1/2-7)", ending on a WS row.
Shape neck:
1st row: (RS). Pat across 23 (26-28-28-28-30) sts. Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every following 4th row 3 times more. 19 (22-24-24-24-26) sts. Work even in pat until armhole measures same length as Back, ending on a WS row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (7- 8-8-8-9) sts beg of next and following alt row.
Next row: Work even in pat. Cast off rem 7 (8-8-8-8-8) sts. With RS facing, slip center 43 (43- 43-52-52-52) sts onto a st holder. Join B and pat across rem 23 (26- 28-28-28-30) sts.
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next and every following 4th row 3 times more. 19 (22-24-24-24-26) sts. Work even in pat until armhole measures same length as Back, ending on a RS row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (7- 8-8-8-9) sts beg of next and following alt row.
Next row: Work even in pat. Cast off rem 7 (8-8-8-8-8) sts.
SLEEVES
With A, cast on 35 (35-37-37-39- 39) sts. Work 9 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back, ending on a RS row.
Next row: (WS). Knit.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). K7 (7-8-8-9-9). (P2. M1. K6. M1. P2. K1) twice. K6 (6-7- 7-8-8). 39 (39-41/41/43/43) sts.
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
Proceed in pat as follows:
1st row: (RS). K7 (7-8-8-9-9). Work 1st row of Panel Pat A. K1. Work 1st row of Panel Pat A. K7 (7-8-8-9-9).
2nd row: Knit all knit sts and purl all purl sts as they appear.
3rd row: K7 (7-8-8-9-9). Work 3rd row of Panel Pat A. K1. Work 3rd row of Panel Pat A. K7 (7-8-8-9-9). 4th row: As 2nd row. Panel Pat A is now in position. Cont in pat, inc 1 st each end of next row and every following 8th (6th-6th-4th-4th-4th) row 10 (12-15-19-20-22) times more, AT SAME TIME, changing to B when Sleeve measures 12 1/2 (13- 13 1/2-13 1/2-14-14 1/2)". 61 (65-73-81- 85-89) sts. Cont even in pat until Sleeve from beg measures 19", ending on a WS row.
Shape top: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 4 (4-7-8-9-10) sts beg next 2 rows. 53 (57-59-65-67-69) sts. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every alt row 5 (6-6-9-7- 8) times more. Dec 1 st each end of needle every following 4th row 3 (3/4-0-4-4) times. Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every alt row 6 (7-6-10-8- 9) times. 23 (23-25-25-27-27) sts. Cast off 2 sts beg next 2 rows. Cast off rem 19 (19-21/21/23-23) sts.
FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with damp cloth leaving cloth to dry. Sew right shoulder seam.
Neckband: With RS facing and B, pick up and knit 17 sts down left front neck edge. K43 (43/43-52-52-52) from Front st holder dec 2 sts evenly across. Pick up and knit 17 sts up right front neck edge. K49 (49-49-58-58-58) from back st holder, dec 3 sts evenly across. 121 (121-121-139-139-139) sts. Beg on a 2nd row, work 6 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back. Cast off in ribbing. Sew left shoulder and neckband seam. Sew sleeve and side seams. Set in sleeves.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Approx = Approximate(ly)
Beg = Begin(ning)
C4B = Slip next 2 stitches onto a cable needle and leave at back of work. K2, then K2 from cable needle.
C4F = Slip next 2 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. K2, then K2 from cable needle.
C6B = Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at back of work. K3, then K3 from cable needle.
C6F = Slip next 3 stitches onto cable needle and leave at front of work. K3, then K3 from cable needle.
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
Inc = Increase(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together
M1 = Make 1 stitch by picking up horizontal loop between stitches and knitting into back of it.
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Rem = Remain(ing)
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through the back loops together.
WS = Wrong side