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designed by Kelly Klem

TECHNIQUE USED: Knit

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large, X-Large, XX-Large)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 36 ¾ (41 ¾, 44 ¼, 49 ¾, 55 ¼)”

Length 22 ½ (23 ¼, 23 ½, 24, 24)”

MATERIALS

Caron International's Simply Soft Heather

(100% acrylic, 5 oz/142 g, 250 yds/229 m):
Color #9507 Deep Teal Heather, 5 (5, 6, 6, 6) skeins

One pair US size 10 (6mm) needles or size to obtain gauge

One circular US size 10 (6mm) needle for front opening finishing (optional)

Cable needle (cn)

Four stitch holders

Stitch markers

Yarn needle

Five ¾” buttons

GAUGE

In lace/cable panels pattern, 19 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm

SPECIAL TERMS
C4F: Sl 2 sts purlwise onto cn and hold to front of work, k2, k2 from cn.

STITCHES USED

2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts):

Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; repeat from * across.

Repeat Row 1 for 2x2 Rib.

Seed Stitch

Row 1: (K1, p1) over specified number of sts.

Row 2: P the k sts and k the p sts.

Repeat Row 2 for Seed st.

Cable Panel (worked on 6 sts; 6-row repeat)

Rows 1 and 3 (RS): P1, k4, p1.

Rows 2 and 4 (WS): K1, p4, k1.

Row 5 (RS): P1, C4F, p1.

Row 6 (WS): Rep Row 2.  

Repeat Rows 1-6.

Lace Panel (worked on 5 sts in single-row repeat):

Every Row: K1, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog.

Half-Lace Panel (worked on 3 sts in single-row repeat):

Every Row: K1, yo k2tog.

Half-Cable Panel (worked on 3 sts at center Front opening but not cabled):

(RS) P1, k2 for Left Front; or k2, p1 for Right Front.

(WS) P2, k1 for Left Front; or k1, p2 for Right Front.

NOTES

Working the “p2tog” with the p1 in the Cable Panel st and the p1 between the Lace and Cable Patterns on the lower bodice and sleeves as indicated will give a bell shaped flare.

While working the 2 end stitches on each Front at the center front opening in order to give the Half-Cable a slight ripple, RS purl 3 rows, WS knit 3 rows in a 6-row pattern repeat. Or purl 2 in row 1; knit 2 in row 2; purl 2 in row 3; purl 2 in row 4; knit 2 in row 5, purl 2 in row 6.

BACK

Cast on 98 (111, 124, 137, 150) sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1 (1, 0, 1, 1), (p2, k2) 24 (27, 31, 34, 37) times, end with p1 (2, 0, 0, 1).

Row 2 (WS): K1 (2, 0, 0, 1), (p2, k2) 24 (27, 31, 34, 37) times, end with p1 (1, 0, 1, 1).

Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

Established Pattern:

Row 1 (RS): (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice, p1, (Cable on 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, p1) 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) times, Cable on next 6 sts, p1, (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice.

Row 2 (WS): (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice, k1, (Cable on next 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, k1) 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) times, Cable on next 6 sts, k1, (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice.

Work as established working in 6-row pattern repeats until piece measures 13 ½ (13 ¾, 14, 14, 14)” from beginning; AT THE SAME TIME, shape for flare working “p2tog” with the p1 in the Cable Panel st and the p1 between the Lace and Cable Patterns every 6 rows twice in the C4F (5th row of the 6-row repeat) dec’ing a total of 14 (16, 18, 20, 22) sts on these 2 dec rows  – 84 (95, 106, 117, 128) sts and 76 (78, 80, 80, 80) rows completed.

Shape Armhole

Maintaining pattern, bind off 3 (5, 7, 8, 10) sts. at beginning of next 2 rows, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts at beginning of next 2 (2, 2, 4, 4) rows. Bind off 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) st(s) at beginning of the next 2 (4, 4, 8, 4) rows, 0 (0, 0, 0, 1) st. at the beginning of next 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) rows – 72 (77, 84, 85, 90) sts. Work until armhole measures 8 ½ (9, 9, 9 ½, 9 ½)” from beginning of underarm bind off, end with a WS row.

Shape Neck and Shoulders

(RS) Work 27 (29, 32, 32, 34) sts, join another ball of yarn and bind off next 18 (19, 20, 21, 22) sts. for center back neck, work remaining 27 (29, 32, 32, 34) sts. Working both sides at once, work 4 more rows dec’ing 1 st at each neck edge every other row twice – 25 (27, 30, 30, 32) sts remain on each shoulder. Place these sts on a holder until respective Front is finished, then Kitchener Stitch shoulder seams.

LEFT FRONT

Cast on 54 (60, 67, 73, 80) sts.

Row 1 (RS): P1 (0, 1, 1, 0), (p2, k2) 13 (15, 16, 18, 20) times, end with p1 (0, 2, 0, 0).

Row 2 (WS): K1 (0, 2, 0, 0), (p2, k2) 13 (15, 16, 18, 20) times, end with p1 (0, 1, 1, 0).

Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

Established Pattern:

For sizes S, L and XXL only: Row 1 (RS): (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice, p1, (Cable on 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, p1) 3 (4, 5) times, Cable on next 6 sts, p2.

Row 2 (WS): K2, (Cable on next 6 sts, k1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, k1) 3 (4, 5) times, Cable on next 6 sts, k1, (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice.

For size M and XL only: Row 1 (RS): Cable on 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, p1, (Cable on 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, p1) 3 (4) times, Cable on next 6 sts, p2.

Row 2 (WS): K2, (Cable on next 6 sts, k1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, k1) 3 (4) times, Cable on next 6 sts, k1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, k1, Cable on next 6 sts.

For all sizes: Work as established working in 6-row pattern repeats until piece measures 13 ½ (13 ¾, 14, 14, 14)” from beginning; AT THE SAME TIME, shape for flare working “p2tog” with the p1 in the Cable Panel st and the p1 between the Lace and Cable Patterns every 6 rows twice in the C4F (5th row of the 6-row repeat) dec’ing a total of  7 (7, 9, 9, 11) sts across these 2 dec rows  – 47 (53, 58, 64, 69) sts and 76 (78, 80, 80, 80) rows completed.

Shape armhole

Maintaining pattern, at armhole edge bind off 3 (5, 7, 8, 10) sts once, then bind off at armhole edge every other row  2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) times, 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) st(s)  1 (2, 2, 4, 2) times, then 0 (0, 0, 0, 1) st. 0 (0, 0, 0, 1) time – 41 (44, 47, 48, 50) sts. Work until armhole measures 2 (2 ½, 2 ½, 3, 3)”, end with a RS row.

Shape neck

Maintaining pattern, dec 1 st at front opening edge every other row 16 (17, 17, 18, 18) times – 25 (27, 30, 30, 32) sts. Work even, if necessary, until armhole measures 9 (9 ¼, 9 ½, 9 ¾, 10)” from beginning of underarm bind off, end with a WS row. Place sts on a holder.

RIGHT FRONT

Cast on 54 (60, 67, 73, 80) sts. Work as for Left Front, reversing shaping and pattern.

Use Kitchener Stitch to seam the Fronts to the Back at the shoulder. To help maintain stitch gauge it is helpful to place sts on needles before working the Kitchener Stitch.

SLEEVES

Beginning at cuff, CO 66 (72, 79, 85, 92) sts.

Row 1 (RS): K1 (0, 1, 1, 0), (p2, k2) 16 (18, 19, 21, 23) times, end with p1 (0, 2, 0, 0).

Row 2 (WS): K1 (0, 2, 0, 0), (p2, k2) 16 (18, 19, 21, 23) times, end with p1 (0, 1, 1, 0).

Rows 3 and 4: Repeat Rows 1 and 2.

Established Pattern:

For sizes S, L and XXL only:

Row 1 (RS): (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) once, p1, (Cable on 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, p1) 4 (5, 6) times, Cable on next 6 sts, p1, (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) once.

Row 2 (WS): (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) once, k1, (Cable on next 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, k1) 4 (5, 6) times, Cable on next 6 sts, k1, (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) once.

For sizes M and XL only:

Row 1 (RS): (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice, p1, (Cable on 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, p1) 4 (5) times, Cable on next 6 sts, p1, (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice.

Row 2 (WS): (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice, k1, (Cable on next 6 sts, p1, Whole Lace Pattern on next 5 sts, k1) 4 (5) times, Cable on next 6 sts, k1, (Half-Lace Pattern on next 3 sts) twice.

Work as established working in 6-row pattern repeats until piece measures 16 ½ (17, 17, 17 ½, 18)”; AT THE SAME TIME, shape for flare working “p2tog” with the p1 in the Cable Panel st and the p1 between the Lace and Cable Patterns every 6 rows twice in the C4F (5th row of the 6-row repeat) dec’ing a total of 8 (8, 10, 10, 12) sts across these 2 dec rows  – 58 (64, 69, 75, 80) sts.

Shape cap

Maintaining pattern, bind off 3 (5, 7, 8, 10) sts. at beginning of next 2 rows, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts at beginning of next 2 (2, 2, 4, 4) rows. Bind off 1 (1, 1, 1, 2) st(s) at beginning of the next 2 (4, 4, 8, 4) rows, 0 (0, 0, 0, 1) st. at the beginning of next 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) rows – 46 (46, 47, 43, 42) sts. Work even for 16 (14, 14, 12, 14) rows. BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows, then 3 sts at beginning of next 6 (6, 6, 4, 4) rows. Dec 1 st each edge every row 6 (6, 6, 7, 7) times – 12 (12, 13, 13, 12) sts. BO remaining sts.

Seam sleeve from cuff to underarm.

FINISHING

When seaming, the underarm curve will perfectly match the bodice with the sleeves. Match the center of the sleeve cap (center) cable panel with the Kitchener shoulder seam of the bodice. After seaming the sleeve to the bodice at the underarm and through the underarm curve – ease 2 rows of bodice armhole rows to 1 row in the sleeve cap rise and sleeve cap for a slightly dropped shoulder with set in sleeve. Sew side seams.

Front Bands and Collar

With RS facing and beginning at right Front lower edge, using long straight needles or circular needle, pick up sts along right Front, work sts across Back neck, then pick up sts along left Front to lower edge as follows:

*Pick up 1 st in side of each of next 3 rows, skip next row*; repeat from * to * until Back neck BO sts are reached placing a marker 2 sts before first right Front neck shaping dec (to mark for first buttonhole); pick up 1 st in each BO st placing marker at center Back neck above the center cable panel; repeat from * to * to left Front lower edge.

Row 1 (WS): Work from left Front in 2x2 rib to right Front marker for first buttonhole: *BO 2 sts., work 12 sts in 2x2 rib; repeat from * 4 more times, then work remaining sts in 2x2 rib.

Row 2: Work in 2x2 rib, CO 2 sts (using the single strand simple left thumb loop method) over each set of BO buttonhole sts, until center back stitch marker is reached; count 39 (39, 39, 44, 44)  sts past center Back and place marker at left Front to mark for collar; work remaining sts in 2x2 rib.

Row 3: BO left Front button band sts in 2x2 rib to first (collar) marker; work next 4 sts in Seed St, work over next 74 (74, 74, 84, 84) sts (past center Back marker which is the halfway point) in 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) Lace panel repeats (5 sts each repeat), then work 4 sts. in Seed St.; place marker, continue in 2x2 rib along right Front to lower edge.

Row 4:  BO right Front buttonhole band sts in 2x2 rib until first marker is reached; work 4 sts in Seed st, work 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) Lace panel repeats (5 sts each repeat), work 4 sts in Seed st – 78 (78, 78, 88, 88) sts remain for Collar.

Collar: Rows 5-25: Work 4 sts in Seed st., work 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) Lace panel repeats (5 sts each repeat), work 4 sts in Seed Sts.

Rows 26-28: Work all 78 (78, 78, 88, 88) sts. in Seed St.

BO collar sts.

Sew buttons opposite