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How to make a gauge swatch
Ch 16.
Row 1 Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across – 14 hdc.
Row 2 Ch 2, turn, hdc in each hdc across. Repeat Row 2 twenty more times. Swatch should measure 4" x 4"/10 x 10cm. If necessary, adjust hook size to obtain correct gauge.
PATTERN STITCHES
Note: Always remember to skip the stitch behind all FPdc and FPtr stitches.
TUSCAN CABLE (multiple of 14 sts)
Row 1 and all odd rows Hdc in each st across.
Row 2 FPdc around first hdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 4 hdc, sk 2 hdc, FPtr around next 2 hdc 2 rows below; working in front of previous 2 FPtr, FPtr around 2 sked hdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 4 hdc; FPdc around next hdc 2 rows below.
Row 4 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 3 hdc, FPtr around next 2 FPtr 2 rows below (slanted FPtr), hdc in next 2 hdc, FPtr around next 2 FPtr 2 rows below, hdc in next 3 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below.
Row 6 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 2 hdc, FPtr around next 2 FPtr 2 rows below, hdc in next 4 hdc, FPtr around next 2 FPtr 2 rows below, hdc in next 2 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below.
Row 8 Repeat Row 4.
Row 10 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 4 hdc, sk 2 FPtr 2 rows below, FPtr around next 2 FPtr 2 rows below; working in front of previous FPtr, FPtr around 2 sked FPtr 2 rows below, hdc in next 4 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below. Repeat Rows 3-10 for pattern.
3-POST CABLE (multiple of 9 sts)
Row 1 and all odd rows Hdc in each st across.
Row 2 FPdc around first hdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 2 hdc, FPdc around next 3 hdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 2 hdc; FPdc in next hdc 2 rows below.
Row 4 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 2 hdc, sk first FPdc 2 rows below, FPdc around next 2 FPdc 2 rows below; working in front of previous 2 FPdc, FPdc around sked FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 2 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below.
Row 6 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 2 hdc, FPdc around next 3 FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 2 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below. Repeat Rows 3-6 for pattern.
CELTIC BOBBLES (multiple of 13 sts)
Row 1 and all odd rows Hdc in each st across.
Row 2 FPdc around first hdc 2 rows below; (hdc in next 2 hdc, FPdc around next hdc 2 rows below) 4 times.
Row 4 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 5 hdc, popcorn around next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 5 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below.
Row 6 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 4 hdc, popcorn around next hdc 2 rows below, FPdc around top of next popcorn 2 rows below, popcorn around next hdc 2 rows below, hdc in next 4 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below.
Row 8 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; hdc in next 3 hdc, FPdc around next popcorn 2 rows below, hdc in next hdc, FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below, hdc in next hdc, FPdc around next popcorn 2 rows below, hdc in next 3 hdc; FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below.
Row 10 FPdc around FPdc 2 rows below; (hdc in next 2 hdc, FPdc around next FPdc 2 rows below) 4 times. Repeat Rows 3-10 for pattern.
SWEATER BACK
Ch 68 (76, 84, 92, 100)
Foundation Row Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across – 66 (74, 82, 90, 98) hdc (2 sked ch are not counted as a st).
Row 1 (wrong side) Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 2 (cable set-up row – right side) Ch 2, turn, hdc in first 2 (6, 10, 14, 18) hdc; PM, work Row 2 of celtic bobbles pattern; PM, hdc in next hdc; PM, work Row 2 of 3-post cable pattern; PM, hdc in next hdc; PM, work Row 2 of tuscan cable pattern, PM; hdc in next hdc, PM; work Row 2 of 3-post cable pattern, PM; hdc in next hdc, PM; work Row 2 of celtic bobbles pattern, PM; hdc in last 2 (6, 10, 14, 18) hdc.
Row 3 Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Note: Refer to markers placed in cable set-up row to help ensure proper placement of cable pattern stitches.
Row 4 Ch 2, turn, hdc in first 2 (6, 10, 14, 18) hdc; work Row 4 of celtic bobbles pattern; hdc in next hdc; work Row 4 of 3-post cable pattern; hdc in next hdc; work Row 4 of tuscan cable pattern; hdc in next hdc; work Row 4 of 3-post cable pattern; hdc in next hdc; work Row 4 of celtic bobbles pattern, PM; hdc in last 2 (6, 10, 14, 18) hdc.
Row 5 Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across. Continue in established patterns, repeating each as necessary, until piece measures 21 (21 1⁄2, 22, 22, 22 1⁄2)"/53.5 (54.5, 56, 56, 57)cm from beginning. Fasten off.
SWEATER FRONT
Work as for Back until piece measures 13 (13, 13 1⁄2, 13 1⁄2, 14)"/33 (33, 34.5, 34.5, 35.5) cm from beginning; end by working a wrong side row.
Left front
Work in established patterns across 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) sts, PM (for neck edge); leave rem sts unworked. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, then every 2nd row 8 times. Work even in established patterns on rem 19 (23, 27, 31, 35) sts until piece measures same as Back. Fasten off.
Right front
Sk 4 unworked sts at marked neck edge. Join yarn in next st and work in established patterns across rem 31 (35, 39, 43, 47) sts. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row 4 times, then every 2nd row 8 times. Work even in established patterns on rem 19 (23, 27, 31, 35) sts until piece measures same as Back. Fasten off.
SLEEVE (make 2)
Ch 29 (31, 33, 35, 37).
Foundation Row Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across – 27 (29, 31, 33, 35) hdc (2 sked ch are not counted as a st).
Row 1 (wrong side) Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 2 (cable set-up row – right side) Ch 2, turn, hdc in first 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) hdc; work Row 2 of 3-post cable pattern; hdc in next 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) hdc.
Row 3 Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st across.
Row 4 (increase) Ch 2, turn, 2 hdc in first hdc (increase made), hdc in next 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) hdc; work Row 4 of 3-post cable pattern; hdc in next 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) hdc, 2 hdc in last hdc – 29 (31, 33, 35, 37) sts.
Continue in established pattern. Increase 1 st on each edge every
other row 2 (2, 2, 3, 4) more times, then every 3rd row 11 (11, 10, 10, 9) times. Work even in established pattern on rem 55 (57, 57, 61, 63) sts until piece measures 17 (17 1⁄2, 17 1⁄2, 18, 18)"/43 (44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5)cm from beginning. Fasten off.
Finishing
Sew shoulder seams. With top center of sleeve at shoulder seam, sew sleeves in place. Sew sleeve seams and sew side seams to within 2"/5cm of lower edge of sweater.
Neck edging
With right side facing, join yarn in neck opening at top of left
shoulder.
Row 1 Work sc evenly spaced down left front, across center front, up right front and around back of neck, join with sl st in first sc.
Rows 2-4 Ch 1, working in back lps only, sc in each sc to 3 sc at center front, sc3tog, sc in rem sc around; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Lower edging
Row 1 Work sc evenly spaced around lower edge of sweater, working (sc, ch 1, sc) at each corner; join with sl st in first sc.
Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1, working in back lps only, sc in each sc around,
working (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-1 corner space; join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Sleeve edging
Row 1 Work sc evenly spaced around cuff of sleeve; join with sl st in first sc.
Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1, working in back lps only, sc in each sc around;
join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.
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