Yoke - with smaller needle
Cast on 60 (64, 72, 76) sts
Knit in garter stitch (knit every row) for 1”.
Next row, Knit 2, (2, 6, 2) sts, inc 26 (28, 30, 34) sts, as follows: *knit 2 sts, M1 inc, repeat from * 26, (28, 30, 34) times, end with k6.
86 (92, 102, 110) sts
Knit 5 rows.
Next row, Knit 2, (2, 6, 2) sts, inc 26 (28, 30, 34) sts, as follows: *knit 3 sts, M1 inc, repeat from * 26, (28, 30, 34) times, end with k6.
112 (120, 132, 144) sts
Knit 5 rows.
To Fit Men’s Size: S, (M, L, XL, XXL)
Approx. Finished Chest: 38”, (42, 46, 50, 54)
Length: 25”, (26, 27, 28, 29)
Materials:
Gina: 8, (9, 10, 11, 12)—50G balls, color 6
Gauge: 18 sts, 28 rows= 4” in st st on size 8 needles,
20 sts= 4” in rib on size 8 needles, slightly stretched.
Needles: US Size 8 straight and circular needle,Stitch holders, 7 buttons
To Fit: 34(38, 42, 46)”
Approx. Shoulder Width Measurements: 13.5 (14.5, 15.5, 16.5)”.
MATERIALS
Gina (50g): 7(9,12, 16) skeins color # 3
Gauge: 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st with US size 7 needles.
Needles: US size 7 & 9 (24”) or longer; size 10 (42”) circular needles, longer for size large, extra large. Size 10 (16”) circular needle for armholes or size needed to obtain gauge.
Markers, waste yarn, tapestry needle.
Change to larger needles and cable pattern:
Row 1 & 5(RS): (P1, k4) 1 (0, 1, 0) time, *(p1, k4[cable section], p1, k4[ladder section]); repeat from * to 5 sts before center st, p1, k4[cable], purl center st, k4[cable], p1, **(k4[ladder section], p1, k4[cable section], p1); repeat from ** to last 5 (0, 5, 0) sts; ending with k4[ladder section], p1 for the first and third sizes.
