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designed by Melissa Leapman

TECHNIQUE USED : Knit

FINISHED SIZE:
approximately 20" x 60" not including fringe

PLEASE NOTE: One or more yarns used in this project have been discontinued. You may be able to locate it at ShopCaron.com or selected retail locations, but supplies are limited. If you wish to make this project using a substitute yarn, please go to the Yarn Substitution Chart. Please keep in mind that you should always begin with a gauge swatch and be sure to convert yardage for any substitute yarn.

MATERIALS:
Caron Cozi: 5(7.5,7.5,10,10) oz. each of Indian Red (A) and Toasted Almond (B).
Needles: Size 9 and 10.5 knitting needles or size to reach gauge below
stitch holder.

PLEASE NOTE: Yarn usage may vary depending on your particular yarn techniques.

GAUGE:
In Stockinette St with larger needles, 11 sts and 18 rows = 4". TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
Finished Measurements: Small (Medium, Large, Extra-Large, Extra-Extra-Large). Instructions are for smallest size, with changes for other sizes noted in parentheses as necessary. Bust: 35 1/2 (38 1/2, 41 1/2, 44, 47 1/2)".

TOTAL LENGTH:
22 (22 1/2, 23, 23 1/2, 24)"

STRIPE PATTERN:
Eight rows each of *B, A. Repeat from * for patt.
Note: Instructions include one selvedge st each side; these sts are not reflected in final measurements.

Back: With larger needles and A, CO 51 (55, 59, 63, 67) sts. Work K1 P1 Rib until piece measures approx 2" from beg. Change to B, beg Stockinette St and Stripe Patt, and work even until piece measures approx 13 1/2 (13 1/2, 13 1/2, 13 1/2, 14)" from beg, ending after WS row.
Shape Armholes: BO 2 (3, 3, 4, 5) sts at beg of next two rows—47 (49, 53, 55, 57) sts rem.
Next Row (RS): K3, SSK, work across in patt as established until 5 sts rem in row, ending row with K2tog, K3.
Next Row: K3, purl across until 3 sts rem, ending row with K3. Repeat last two rows 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) more times—37 (37, 39, 39, 41) sts rem. Cont even until piece measures approx 20 1/2 (21, 21 1/2, 22, 22 1/2)" from beg, ending after WS row.
Shape Shoulders: BO 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) sts each shoulder edge twice, then BO 3 (3, 4, 4, 3) sts each shoulder edge once. BO rem 19 sts for back of neck.
Front: Same as back until piece measures approx 19 (19 1/2, 20, 20 1/2, 21)" from beg, ending after WS row.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): K14 (14, 15, 15, 16) sts; join second ball of yarn and BO middle 9 sts, cont patt as established to end row. Work both sides at once with separate balls of yarn, and BO 3 sts each neck edge once, then dec 1 st each neck edge every row twice—9 (9, 10, 10, 11) sts rem each side. Cont even, if necessary, until piece measures same as back to shoulders, ending after WS row.
Shape Shoulders: Same as back.
Finishing: Sew left shoulder seam.
Neckband: With RS facing, smaller needles, and A, pick up and knit 56 sts around neckline. Work K1 P1 Rib Patt until band measures approx 3" from beg. BO loosely in rib. Sew right shoulder seam, including side of neckband. Sew side seams.

Care Instructions: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.