SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Lion Brand® Wool-Ease Thick & Quick® Yarn, Seashell (7 (10))
- Lion Brand® Stitch Markers
- Lion Brand® Stitch Holders
- Lion Brand® Large-Eyed Blunt Needle
- 16" Size 15 Circular Knitting Needle
- 40" Size 15 Circular Knitting Needle
- MEASUREMENTS:
- NOTE: Pattern is written for smaller size with changes for larger size in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
- S-L (1X-3X)
- Finished Bust About 44 (58 1/2)"
- Finished Length About 25 (26 1/2)"
- GAUGE:
- 12 sts + 16 rows/rnds = about 5 1/2" over Cable pattern.
- 11 sts + 16 rows = about 5 1/2" over Seed St pattern.
DIRECTIONS:
To find the downloadable patterns click on the "GET PATTERNS" tab above.STITCH EXPLANATIONS:
2/2 LC (2 over 2 left cross) Slip 2 sts to cable needle and hold in front, k2, then k2 from cable needle.
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between needles and placing it onto the left needle. Knit this new stitch through the back loop - 1 st increased.
PATTERN STITCHES:
Cable Pattern (worked in rnds over a multiple of 8 sts)
Rnds 1 and 2: * P1, k6, p1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 3: * P1, 2/2 LC, k2, p1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 4: * P1, k6, p1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 5: * P1, k2, 2/2 LC, p1; rep from * to end.
Rnd 6: * P1, k6, p1; rep from * to end.
Rnds 7 and 8: * P1, k2, p2, k2, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rnds 1-8 for Cable pattern worked in rnds.
Cable Pattern (worked in rows over a multiple of 8 sts)
Row 1 (RS): * P1, k6, p1; rep from * to end.
Rows 2, 4 and 6: * K1, p6, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 3: * P1, 2/2 LC, k2, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 5: * P1, k2, 2/2 LC, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 7: * P1, k2, p2, k2, p1; rep from * to end.
Row 8: * K1, p2, k2, p2, k1: rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cable pattern worked in rows.
K1, p1 Rib (worked over an even number of sts)
Row/Rnd 1: * K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Row/Rnd 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts.
Rep Row/Rnd 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
Seed Stitch Pattern (worked over an even number of sts)
Row 1: * K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: P the knit sts, and k the purl sts.
Rep Row 2 for Seed st pattern.
NOTES:
Sweater is worked in 3 pieces: Body and 2 Sleeves.
Body is worked in rnds from the lower edge upwards. Body is divided at underarms and front and back are worked separately, back and forth in rows, up to shoulders.
Sleeves are worked separately, back and forth in rows.
Cable pattern can be worked by following written instructions or reading Charts. When working in rnds, read all rnds of Chart from right to left. When working in rows, read RS rows from right to left and WS rows from left to right.
When you see 'as established' in the instructions, this means to continue in the current pattern st, lining up sts as in previous rows.
When you see 'work even' in the instructions, this means to continue on in the pattern st you have established without changing the st count by increasing, decreasing, or binding off.
BODY:
With longer needle, cast on 96 (128) sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle and being careful not to twist sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg.
Change to Cable pattern worked in rnds and work until piece measures about 15 in. (38 cm) from beg.
DIVIDE FOR FRONT AND BACK:
Bind off 8 sts for underarm, continue in Cable pattern as established over next 40 (56) sts and place these 40 (56) sts on a holder for front, bind off next 8 sts for 2nd underarm, continue in Cable pattern as established over rem 40 (56) sts for back.
BACK:
Work in Cable pattern worked in rows over 40 (56) back sts for about 8 1/2 (10) in. (21.5 (25.5) cm) from divide, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
SHAPE SHOULDERS:
Next 4 rows: Bind off 5 (8) sts, work in Cable pattern as established to end of row - you will have 20 (24) sts when all bind offs have been completed.
Place rem 20 (24) sts on a holder for back neck.
Cut yarn.
FRONT:
Return 40 (56) front sts to needle and rejoin yarn. Work in Cable pattern worked in rows over front sts for about 6 1/2 (8) in. (16.5 (20.5) cm) from divide, end with a WS row as the last row you work.
SHAPE NECK:
Place markers on each side of center 6 (10) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Work in Cable pattern as established to first marker for left front; place sts between markers on a holder for front neck and remove markers; join a 2nd ball of yarn, bind off 2 sts, work in Cable pattern as established over remaining sts for right front - 17 (23) sts for left side and 15 (21) sts for right side.
You will now work both sides of neck AT THE SAME TIME with separate balls of yarn.
Rows 2-6: On first side, work in Cable pattern to end of side; on 2nd side, bind off 2 sts, work in Cable pattern to end of side - 11 (17) sts for each side.
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND CONTINUE SHAPING NECK:
Rows 7 and 8: On first side, bind off 5 (9) sts, work in Cable pattern to end of side; on 2nd side, bind off 1 st, work in Cable pattern to end of side - 5 (7) sts for each side.
Row 9: Bind off rem 5 (9) sts of first side; on 2nd side, work in Cable pattern to end of side.
Row 10: Bind off rem 5 (9) sts.
SLEEVES:
Make 2:
With shorter needle, cast on 20 (22) sts.
Work back and forth in rows on circular needle as if working with straight needles.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg.
Next Row (RS): Knit.
Work Row 1 of Seed st pattern.
Increase Row (RS): K1, M1, work in Seed st to last st, M1, K1 - 22 (24) sts.
Work in Seed st for 5 (3) rows.
Rep Increase Row - 24 (26) sts.
Rep last 6 (4) rows for 5 (7) more times - 34 (40) sts.
Work even in Seed st until piece measures about 19 (17) in. (48.5 (43) cm) from beg.
SHAPE TOP OF SLEEVE:
Next 6 rows: Bind off 4 (5) sts, work in Seed st to end of row.
Bind off rem 10 sts.
FINISHING:
Sew shoulder seams.
NECKBAND:
With shorter needle, k20 (24) back neck sts from holder, pick up and k11 sts along left neck edge, k6 (10) front neck sts from holder, pick up and k11 sts along right neck edge - 48 (56) sts.
Place marker for beg of rnd. Join by working the first st on left hand needle with the working yarn from the right hand needle.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for 5 rnds.
Bind off.
Sew Sleeves into armholes.
Sew Sleeve seams.
Block to measurements.
ABBREVIATIONS:
beg = begin(ning)
k = knit
p = purl
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
RS = right side
rnd(s) = round(s)
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side