Back: With smaller needles and CC, cast on 61 (65, 67, 71) sts. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 rows. Change to MC and work in ribbing for 10 (10, 12, 12) more rows, ending with a WS row and increasing 1 st on last row: 62 (66, 68, 72) sts.
Change to larger needles and work in st st for 8 rows, ending with a WS row.
On next row: Begin chart by working as follows:
LEFT SIDE (BACK AND FRONT):
You are beginning at the center of the back. Ch 66 (66, 70, 74). Turn. Work a hdc in the third chain from the hook and in each of the following chains. Turn.
Row 1: WS (Wrong side) Ch 3 (counts as 1dc). Work a dc in next 35, (35,37, 39) ch. Place a marker to denote the beginning of the yoke; then hdc in last 28 (28, 30, 32) ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as 1 hdc). Hdc in each stitch to the end. Turn.
Decrease Round 5: *ssk; rep from * across. 14 sts.
Decrease Round 6: *ssk; rep from * across. 7 sts.
Cut yarn and draw through remaining sts. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
Body
• CO 32 (35, 42)sts.
• Set up row(RS): which is also Row 1 for pattern repeat: K6 (7, 9) (stockinette stitch panel), PM, P1(1,2), K9, P1(1, 2), K9, P1(1,2), (cable panel), PM, (K1, P1) 2 (3, 4) times, K1 (seed stitch panel).
• Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 (WS): (K1,P1) 2(3,4) times, K1, MM, K1(1,2), P9, K1(1,2), P9, K1(1,2), MM, P6 (7, 9).
• Rows 3, 5, 9 & 1 (RS): K6 (7, 9), MM, P1(1,2), K9, P1(1,2), K9, P1 (1, 2), MM, (K1, P1) 2 (3, 4) times, K1.
BOTTOM OF THE SWEATER
Working on the other side of the chain that you used to begin the yoke, pick up and work a double crochet into each chain. Work 2 more rows of dc. Begin block and spaces as follow: *(4dc into each dc, ch2, sk 2 dc) twice, 4 dc into each dc, ch1, sk 2, dc. Repeat from * to end. Continue in pattern for 5” or desired length.
SLEEVES
Row 20: Last row: Work 1 DD. Pull yarn through last remaining stitch. Fasten off. Cut yarn.
For the next square, cast on 11 sts, then pick up and knit 10 sts along top right edge of previous square. Work basic mitered square pattern.
A. For the next square, pick up and knit 10 sts along left hand edge of first square, then cast on 11 sts. Work basic mitered square pattern.
B. After second square is complete, pick up and knit 10 sts along left hand edge of first square, then cast on 11 sts. Work basic mitered square pattern.
Finished Length: 15 (16, 18)”
Front
Work same as back until *.
When piece measures 12.5 (14.5 ,16.5)” shape shoulder and neckline.
Row 1 & 3 (RS): K 6 (8, 8) sts, P 31 (33, 39) sts, K 6 (8, 8) sts
Row 2 & 4 (WS): P6 (8, 8)sts, P 31 (33 39) sts, P6 (8, 8) sts
Row 5: P 6 (8, 8) sts,
Bind off 31 sts, P 6(8,8) sts, turn.
Separate for Sleeves/Body (RS):
(Remove markers as you get to them)
K15, (18) sts, sl next 31, (35) sts onto scrap yarn,
K42, (48) sts, sl next 31, (35) sts onto scrap yarn,
K15, (18) sts. 72, (84) sts on needle.
Do not turn. Instead, cast on 6 sts at the end of the row, and then join in the round with the beginning of the row. PM.
Sleeves
With size 8 knitting needles, Cast on 45, (45, 51, 51) sts.
Row 1 (RS): k3, *p3, k3; rep from *
Row 2 (WS): p3, *k3, p3; rep from *
These 2 rows establish the rib pattern.
Working increased sts into the rib pattern, Increase 1 st at each end of every 7th, (4th, 4th, 4th) row 15, (23, 24, 26) times. 75, (91, 99, 103) sts.
Continue in ribbing until piece measures 19 ½”, (19½, 20 ½, 21 ½) from cast on edge, ending with a WS Row.
Raglan Setup Round: k1, m1, k24, (25, 24, 23), m1, k1, place marker, k1, m1, k56, (58, 60, 63) sts, m1, k1, place marker, k1, m1, k24, (25, 24, 23) sts, m1, k1, place marker, k1, m1, k56, (58, 60, 63) sts, m1, k1. (8 sts increased)
Next Round: knit all sts, slipping markers.
Repeat last 2 rounds 3, (3, 4, 5) times more.
200, (206, 216, 228) sts.
