SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Colorama O’Go, Vanilla Frost (2-2-2-3-3-4)
- 36" Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) Circular Knitting Needle (Or size needed to obtain gauge)
- Stitch Holder or Spare Circular Needle
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
Measurements:
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL
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 56"
4/5XL 64"
GAUGES:
15 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
24 sts and 40 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Double 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.To find the downloadable pattern click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.
Notes: To begin working with the O’Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O’Go meet. Pull tie to remove. Start knitting.
When joining additional O'Gos, join the opposite (light/dark) end of the new O'Go as the previous O’Go to ensure ombre effect flows well (as shown in photo).
Body is knit in the round in one piece to armholes.
Body
Beg with dark end of O’Go, cast on 216 (240-264-288-336-384) sts. Join in rnd, being careful not to twist sts and PM for beg of rnd.
1st rnd: *K1. Sl1Pwyif. Rep from * around.
2nd rnd: *Sl1Pwyib. P1. Rep from * around.
Rep last 2 rnds for Double stocking st for 3".
Proceed as follows:
1st rnd: (Dec rnd). *K1. (K2tog) twice. K1. K2tog. Rep from * around. 135 (150-165-180-210-240) sts.
2nd rnd: Knit, dec 1 (0-1-0-0-0) st(s) at beg of rnd. 134 (150-164-180-210-240) sts.
Knit in rnds until work from beg measures 14 (14-15-15-16-16)" [35.5 (35.5-38-38-40.5-40.5) cm].
Divide for Front and Back: 1st rnd: [Cast off 7 (9-10-12-20-27) sts. K60 (66-72-78-84-92) (including st after cast off)] twice.
Slip last 60 (66-72-78-84-92) sts onto a long st holder for BACK.
Work on rem 60 (66-72-78-84-92) sts for FRONT in rows as follows:
1st row: (RS). Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 58 (64-70-76-82-90) sts.
2nd row: Sl1Pwyif. P2tog. Purl to last 3 sts. P2togtbl. P1. 56 (62-68-74-80-88) sts.
Shape Left Front V-neck: 1st row: (RS). Sl1Pwyib. ssk. K22 (25-28-31-34-38). K2tog. K1. Turn. Leave rem sts on a st holder for Right Front.
Cont on these 26 (29-32-35-38-42) sts for Left Front as follows:
2nd row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to last 3 sts. P2togtbl. P1. 25 (28-31-34-37-41) sts.
3rd row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 23 (26-29-32-35-39) sts.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 1 (2-2-2-2-4) time(s) more. 20 (20-23-26-29-27) sts.
Next row: (WS). Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 18 (18-21-24-27-25) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (0-0-0-0-0) time(s) more. 16 (18-21-24-27-25) sts.
Next row: (WS). Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to end of row. 15 (17-20-23-26-24) sts.
Next row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 13 (15-18-21-24-22) sts.
Rep last 4 rows 0 (1-1-2-2-1) time(s) more. 13 (12-15-15-18-19) sts.
Next row: (WS). Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. Knit to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 11 (11-14-14-17-18) sts.
Rep last 4 rows 3 (2-3-2-3-4) time(s) more. 9 (9-11-12-14-14) sts.
Cont even in stocking st (maintaining Sl1Pwyif/Sl1Pwyib as established) until armhole measures 6½ (7-7½-8-8½-9)" [16.5 (18-19-20.5-21.5-23) cm], ending on a purl row. Cast off knitwise.
Shape Right Front V-Neck: Slip 28 (31-34-37-40-44) sts from Right Front st holder onto working needle and join yarn.
Note: When joining yarn find the best match of shade to ensure ombre effect flows well.
1st row: (RS). Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 26 (29-32-35-38-42) sts.
2nd row: Sl1Pwyif. P2tog. Purl to end of row. 25 (28-31-34-37-41)
3rd row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 23 (26-29-32-35-39) sts.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows 1 (2-2-2-2-4) time(s) more. 20 (20-23-26-29-27) sts.
Next row: (WS). Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 18 (18-21-24-27-25) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (0-0-0-0-0) time(s) more. 16 (18-21-24-27-25) sts.
Next row: (WS). Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 15 (17-20-23-26-24) sts.
Next row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 13 (15-18-21-24-22) sts.
Rep last 4 rows 0 (1-1-2-2-1) time(s) more. 13 (12-15-15-18-19) sts.
Next row: (WS). Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. Knit to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Next row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to end of row. 11 (11-14-14-17-18) sts.
Rep last 4 rows 3 (2-3-2-3-4) time(s) more. 9 (9-11-12-14-14) sts.
Cont even in stocking st (maintaining Sl1Pwyif/Sl1Pwyib as established) until armhole measures 6½ (7-7½-8-8½-9)" [16.5 (18-19-20.5-21.5-23) cm], ending on a purl row. Cast off knit wise.
Back
Note: When joining yarn find the best match of shade to ensure ombre effect flows well.
With RS facing, join yarn to rem 60 (66-72-78-84-92) sts for Back.
1st row: (RS). Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 58 (64-70-76-82-90) sts.
2nd row: Sl1Pwyif. P2tog. Purl to last 3 sts. P2togtbl. K1. 56 (62-68-74-80-88) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 2 (3-3-3-3-5) times more. 48 (50-56-62-68-68) sts.
Next row: (RS). Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 46 (48-54-60-66-66) sts.
Next row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Rep last 2 rows 4 (5-5-7-7-5) times more. 38 (38-44-46-52-56) sts.
Cont even (maintaining Sl1Pwyif/Sl1Pwyib as established) until Back measures 4 rows shorter than Front, ending on a purl row.
Back neck shaping: 1st row: (RS). Sl1Pwyib. K8 (8-10-11-13-13). K2tog. K1. Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. 11 (11-13-14-16-16) sts.
2nd row: Sl1Pwyif. P2tog. Purl to end of row. 10 (10-12-13-15-15) sts.
3rd row: Sl1Pwyib. Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 9 (9-11-12-14-14) sts.
4th row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Cast off knit wise.
With RS facing, join yarn to rem sts and cast off next 14 (14-16-16-18-22) sts. _x000B_1st row: Sl1Pwyif. ssk. Knit to end of row. 11 (11-13-14-16-16) sts.
2nd row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to last 3 sts. P2togtbl. P1. 10 (10-12-13-15-15) sts.
3rd row: Sl1Pwyib. ssk. Knit to end of row. 9 (9-11-12-14-14) sts.
4th row: Sl1Pwyif. Purl to end of row.
Cast off knit wise.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(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.
PM = Place marker
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sl1Pwyif = Slip next stitch purl wise with yarn in back of work
Sl1Pwyif = Slip next stitch purl wise with yarn in front of work
Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches knit wise one at a time. Pass them back onto left-hand needle, then knit through back loops together
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side