Materials
- 6(7:8) x 100g hanks of Colinette Ionain Fruit Coulis, shade 132
- pair of 5mm knitting needles
- 6 buttons
Tension
18 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over lace patt, 16 sts and 19 rows to 10cm over st-st, pressed, on 5mm needles.
It’s essential to press your knitted square when checking tension because the lace pattern closes up. If there are more stitches and rows to 10cm than above, try again using larger needles; if there aren’t enough stitches or rows to 10cm, try again using smaller needles.
Abbreviations
beg = beginning; cont = continue; dec = decrease; foll = following; inc = increase; k = knit; kfb = k into front and back of st; patt = pattern; p = purl; RS = right side; skpo = slip one, k1, pass slip st over; ssp = slip the first st knitwise, then the 2nd st, return sts to left needle noting that they now face the opposite way, taking right needle behind, insert it in 2nd st, then into first and p2tog so giving a decrease that slants to the left on the RS in the same way as skpo; st(s) = stitch(es); st-st = stocking st; tog = together; t2R = k into front of 2nd st, then into front of first st, slip both sts off left needle together; WS = wrong side; yo = yarn over needle to make a st; [ ] = work instructions in square brackets as directed.
- As suggested on the ball band, use two balls of yarn, working 2 rows from each ball alternately to break up the random colour splashes. On the back,sleeves and left front, carry the yarns up the side edge. On the right front,change yarns at the inner edge of the band to carry the yarns up on the WS. Carry the yarns loosely so they don’t constrict the edge.
BACK
Cast on 98(106:114) sts. K 2 rows. Work in patt.
1st row (RS) K1(5:9), [k3, k2tog, yo, t2R, yo, skpo, k3] to last st, k1(5:9).
2nd row P1(5:9), [p2, ssp, yo, p4, yo, p2tog, p2] to last st, p1(5:9).
3rd row K1(5:9), [k1, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, skpo, k1] to last st, k1(5:9).
4th row P1(5:9), [ssp, yo, p8, yo, p2tog] to last st, p1(5:9).
5th row K1(5:9), [k1, yo, k3, k2tog, skpo, k3, yo, k1] to last st, k1(5:9).
6th row P1(5:9), [p2, yo, p2, ssp, p2tog, p2, yo, p2] to last st, p1(5:9).
7th row K1(5:9), [k3, yo, k1, k2tog, skpo, k1, yo, k3] to last st, k1(5:9).
8th row P1(5:9), [p4, yo, ssp, p2tog, yo, p4] to last st, p1(5:9).
These 8 rows form the lace patt with st-st at each side for 2nd and 3rd sizes. Patt 8 more rows.
1st dec row (RS) Skpo, k2(6:10), patt to last 4(8:12) sts, k2(6:10), k2tog. 96(104:112) sts. Patt 7 rows.
2nd dec row (RS) Skpo, k3(7:11), t2R, patt to last 7(11:15) sts, t2R, k3(7:11), k2tog. 94(102:110) sts.
From now on, beg and end lace with a half pattern, working remaining sts at each side in st-st. Patt 7 rows.
3rd dec row (RS) Skpo, k2(6:10), t2R, patt to last 6(10:14) sts, t2R, k2(6:10), k2tog. 92(100:108) sts. Patt 7 rows.
4th dec row (RS) Skpo, k1(5:9), t2R, patt to last 5(9:13) sts, t2R, k1(5:9), k2tog. 90(98:106) sts. Patt 5 rows.
5th dec row (RS) Skpo, k1(5:9), skpo, patt to last 5(9:13) sts, skpo, k1(5:9), k2tog. 88(96:104) sts. att 5 rows.
6th dec row (RS) Skpo, k0(4:8), skpo, patt to last 4(8:12) sts, k2tog, k0(4:8), k2tog. 86(94:102) sts. Patt 5 rows.
Inc row Kfb , patt to last 2 sts, kfb , k1. 88(96:104) sts.
Taking incs into st-st, then when enough sts, into lace patt, with st-st at each side for 2nd and 3rd sizes, inc in this way at each end of foll 4th rows. 98(106:114) sts. Patt 9 rows.
Shape armholes Cast off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 86(94:102) sts.
1st dec row (RS) K2tog, patt to last 2 sts, skpo. 84(92:100) sts.
2nd dec row (WS) Ssp, patt to last 2 sts, p2tog. 82(90:98) sts.
Cont in patt, dec in this way at each end of next 4(6:8) rows. 74(78:82) sts. Patt 32(34:36) rows. Cast off .
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 54(58:62) sts. K 2 rows.
1st row (RS) K1(5:9), [k3, k2tog, yo, t2R, yo, skpo, k3] 4 times, k5.
2nd row K5, [p2, ssp, yo, p4, yo, p2tog, p2] 4 times, p1(5:9).
3rd row K1(5:9), [k1, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, skpo, k1] 4 times, k5.
4th row K5, [ssp, yo, p8, yo, p2tog] 4 times, p1(5:9).
5th row K1(5:9), [k1, yo, k3, k2tog, skpo, k3, yo, k1] 4 times, k5.
6th row K5, [p2, yo, p2, ssp, p2tog, p2, yo, p2] 4 times, p1(5:9).
7th row K1(5:9), [k3, yo, k1, k2tog, skpo, k1, yo, k3] 4 times, k5.
8th row K5, [p4, yo, ssp, p2tog, yo, p4] 4 times, p1(5:9).These 8 rows form the patt with k5 at front edge on every row for band and st-st at side for 2nd and 3rd sizes. Patt 8 more rows.
1st dec row (RS) Skpo, k2(6:10), patt to last 5 sts, k5. 53(57:61) sts. Patt 7 rows.
2nd dec row (RS) Skpo, k3(7:11), t2R, patt to last 5 sts, k5. 52(56:60) sts. From now on, beg lace with a half pattern, working sts at side edge in st-st. Patt 7 rows.
3rd dec row Skpo, k2(6:10), t2R, patt to last 5 sts, k5. 51(55:59) sts. Patt 7 rows.
4th dec row Skpo, k1(5:9), t2R, patt to last 5 sts, k5. 50(54:58) sts. Patt 5 rows.
5th dec row (RS) Skpo, k1(5:9), skpo, patt to last 5 sts, k5. 49(53:57) sts.Patt 5 rows.
6th dec row Skpo, k0(4:8), skpo, patt to last 5 sts, k5. 48(52:56) sts. Patt 5 rows.
Inc row Kfb , patt to last 5 sts, k5. 49(53:57) sts.Taking incs into st-st, then when enough sts, into lace patt with st-st at side for 2nd and 3rd sizes, inc in this way at beg of 5 foll 4th rows. 54(58:62) sts. Patt 9 rows. Shape armhole Cast off 6 sts at beg of next row. 48(52:56) sts. Patt 1row.
1st dec row (RS) K2tog, patt to last 5 sts, k5. 47(51:55) sts.
2nd dec row Patt to last 2 sts, p2tog. 46(50:54) sts.Cont in patt, dec in this way at armhole edge on next 4(6:8) rows. 42(44:46) sts.Patt 8 rows.Shape neck. 1st row (RS) Patt 29, turn and leave 13(15:17) sts on a holder for neck.
2nd row Ssp, patt to end. 28 sts.
3rd row Patt to last 2 sts, skpo. 27 sts.Cont in patt, dec in same way as 2nd and 3rd rows at neck edge on next7(5:3) rows. 20(22:24) sts. Patt 14(18:22) rows. Cast off .Place markers for buttonholes, the first on the 18th(20th:22nd) row, then 4more spaced 18 rows apart. The 6th buttonhole will be in the neckband.
RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 54(58:62) sts. K 2 rows.
1st row (RS) K5, [k3, k2tog, yo, t2R, yo, skpo, k3] 4 times, k1(5:9).
2nd row P1(5:9), [p2, ssp, yo, p4, yo, p2tog, p2] 4 times, k5.
3rd row K5, [k1, k2tog, yo, k6, yo, skpo, k1] 4 times, k1(5:9).
4th row P1(5:9), [ssp, yo, p8, yo, p2tog]4 times, k5.
TIPS
- When working the lace pattern, to make a yarn over between two knit stitches, bring the yarn to the front, then over the needle; to make a yarn over between a knit and a purl stitch, bring the yarn to the front, take it over the needle and bring it to the front again; to make a yarn over between two purl stitches, take the yarn over the needle and bring it to the front again; to make a yarn over between a purl and a knit stitch simply take the yarn over the needle.
- For an even, open lace pattern, make the yarn overs quite loosely.
- Press the pieces on the wrong side using a 2 spot steam iron.
5th row K5, [k1, yo, k3, k2tog, skpo, k3, yo, k1] 4 times, k1(5:9).
6th row P1(5:9), [p2, yo, p2, ssp, p2tog, p2, yo, p2] 4 times, k5.
7th row K5, [k3, yo, k1, k2tog, skpo, k1, yo, k3] 4 times, k1(5:9).
8th row P1(5:9), [p4, yo, ssp, p2tog, yo, p4] 4 times, k5.These 8 rows form the patt with k5 at front edge on every row for band and st-st at side edge for 2nd and 3rd sizes. Patt 8 more rows. Make buttonholes opposite markers working dec or inc at side edge where appropriate.
Buttonhole row (RS) K2, yo, k2tog, k1, patt to end.
1st dec row (RS) K2, yo, k2tog, k1, patt to last 4(8:12) sts, k2(6:10), k2tog.
53(57:61) sts. Patt 7 rows.
2nd dec row (RS) K5, patt to last 7(11:15) sts, t2R, k3(7:11), k2tog.
52(56:60) sts. From now on, end lace with a half pattern, working sts at side edge in st-st. Patt 7 rows.
3rd dec row K5, patt to last 6(10:14) sts, t2R, k2(6:10), k2tog. 51(55:59) sts. Patt 7 rows.
4th dec row K5, patt to last 5(9:13) sts, t2R, k1(5:9), k2tog. 50(54:58) sts. Patt 5 rows.
5th dec row (RS) K5, patt to last 5(9:13) sts, k2tog, k1(5:9), k2tog. 49(53:57) sts. Patt 5 rows.
6th dec row K5, patt to last 4(8:12) sts, k2tog, k0(4:8), k2tog. 48(52:56) sts.Patt 5 rows.Inc row K5, patt to last 2 sts, kfb , k1. 49(53:57) sts.Taking incs into st-st, then when enough sts, into lace patt with st-st at each side for 2nd and 3rd sizes, inc in this way at end of 5 foll 4th rows. 54(58:62) sts. Patt 10 Rows.Shape armhole Cast off 6 sts at beg of next row. 48(52:56) sts.
1st dec row (RS) K5, patt to last 2 sts, skpo. 47(51:55) sts.
2nd dec row Ssp, patt to last 5 sts, k5. 46(50:54) sts.Cont in patt, dec in this way at armhole edge on next 4(6:8) rows. 42(44:46) sts.
Patt 8 rows.
Shape neck. 1st row (RS) Patt 13(15:17), and leave these 13(15:17) sts on a holder for neck, patt to end. 29 sts.
2nd row Patt to last 2 sts, p2tog. 28 sts.
3rd row K2tog, patt to end. 27 sts. Cont in patt, dec in same way as 2nd and 3rd rows at neck edge on next7(5:3) rows. 20(22:24) sts. Patt 14(18:22) rows. Cast off .
SLEEVES
Cast on 62(70:78) sts. K 2 rows.Work in patt as given for 1st(2nd:3rd) size back for 8 rows. Dec one st in same way as back at each end of next row, on 3 foll 8th rows and 2 foll 6th rows. 50(58:66) sts. Patt 5 rows. Inc one st in same way as back at each end of next row and on 5 foll 4th rows.62(70:78) sts. Patt 9 rows. Shape top Cast off 6 sts at beg of next2 rows. 50(58:66) sts.Cont in patt, dec in same way as back armholes at each end of next 6(8:10)rows. 38(42:46) sts. Patt 10 rows. Dec in same way as before at each end of next 6 rows. 26(30:34) sts. Cast off .
NECKBAND
Matching sts, join shoulders. Slip 13(15:17) sts from right front holder, k up 25 sts up right front neck, 35 sts across back neck and 25 sts down left front neck, k13(15:17) sts from holder. 111(115:119) sts. K 1 row.Buttonhole row (RS) K2, yo, k to end. K 4 rows. Cast off .
TO MAKE UP
Press pieces to size. Set in sleeves. Join side and sleeve seams. Sew on buttons.
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