Tools & Supplies
- Caron® Simply Soft™ (6 oz/170 g; 315 yds/288 m)
- Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL
- White (9701) 2 3 3 4 4 balls
- Size U.S. 8 (5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Size U.S. J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook for neck edging.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement XS/S 28-34" [71-86.5 cm] M 36-38" [91.5-96.5 cm] L 40-42" [101.5-106.5 cm] XL 44-46" [112-117 cm] 2/3XL 48-54" [122-137 cm]
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
Directions
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.
BACK
**Cast on 67 (75-83-91-99) sts loosely. Proceed in Lacy Rib pat (multiple of 4 sts + 3) as follows:
1st row: (RS). K3. *yo. Sl1. yo. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 2nd row: P3. *yo. Slip (first yo and next st). Drop next yo. yo. P3. Rep from * to end of row. 3rd row: K3. *K3tog. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 4th row: P3. *yo. Sl1P. yo. P3. Rep from * to end of row. 5th row: K3. * yo. Slip (first yo and next st). Drop next yo. yo. K3. Rep from * to end of row. 6th row: P3. * P3tog. P3. Rep from * to end of row. Rep 1st to 6th rows for Lace Rib pat until work from beg measures 14 (14½-14½-15-15)" ending on 8th row. Work 2 rows in stocking st.
Shape armholes: Cast off 2 (3-45-6) sts beg next 2 rows. 63 (6975-81-87) sts. 1st row: (RS). K2. K2tog. Knit to last 4 sts. ssk. K2. 2nd row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 3 (4-5-6-7) times more. 55 (59-63-67-71) sts.** Work even in stocking st until armhole measures 7 (7½-8-8½-9)" [18 (19-20.5-21.5-23) cm], ending on a purl row. Cast off loosely.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back. 55 (59-63-67-71) sts. Work even in stocking st until armhole measures 3 (3½-44½-5)" [7.5 (8.5-10-11.5-12.5) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape neck: 1st row: K22 (2426-28-30). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. 2nd row: Cast off 3 sts. Purl to end of row. 3rd row: Knit. 4th row: Cast off 2 sts. Purl to end of row. 5th row: Knit to last 2 sts. K2tog. 6th row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. Cast off rem 12 (14-16-18-20) sts. With RS facing, join yarn to rem sts. 22 (24-26-28-30) sts. 1st row: Cast off 11 sts. Knit to end of row. 2nd and alt rows: Purl. 3rd row: Cast off 2 sts. Knit to end of row. 5th row: ssk. Knit to end of row. 6th row: As 4th row. Rep last 2 rows 4 times more. Cast off rem 12 (14-16-18-20) sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder and side seams.
Neck edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn with sl st at shoulder seam. Ch 1, work 1 row of sc evenly around neck edge, join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = Alternate(ing)
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
K = Knit
K2(3)tog = Knit next 2(3) stitches together
P = Purl
P3tog = Purl next 3 stitches together
Pat = Pattern
Rem =Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise
Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise
Sl st = Slip stitch
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)
Yo = Yarn over