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MODA DEA® "Tweedle Dee™": 14 (16, 18) Ounces (or 4 (5, 6) balls) No. 8917 Indigo Run.
Knitting Needles: 8mm [US 11].
Circular Knitting Needle: 8mm [US 11] – 29".
Stitch holder, yarn needle, 2 buttons, sewing needle and thread. |
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Directions are for size Small; changes for Medium and Large are in parentheses.
To Fit Bust: 32 (36, 40)".
Finished Bust Measurement: 34 (38, 42)". |
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GAUGE: 12sts = 4"; 16 rows = 4" in pat. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. |
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repeat whatever follows the * as indicated. | |
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NOTE: Cardigan is worked in one piece beginning at Left Sleeve Cuff. Change to circular knitting needle as necessary.
LEFT SLEEVE: Cast on 27 (32, 32) sts. Knit 3 rows noting that first row is the wrong side. Work in pat as follows:
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2: K2, * P3, K2; rep from * across.
Rows 1 and 2 form pat. Work 2 more rows even in pat, then shape side by inc 1 st at each end of next row, then every 6th row until there are 47 (52, 52) sts, working added sts into pat. Work 5 rows even, end wrong side row. Sleeve should measure approximately 17" long.
BACK and LEFT FRONT- Row 1 (Right Side):
Cast on 36 (37, 41) sts, Knit to end.
Row 2: Cast on 36 (37, 41) sts, K3 (4, 3), * P3, K2; rep from * to last 1 (2, 1) sts; K1 (2, 1) – 119 (126, 134) sts.
Row 3: Knit
Row 4: K3 (4, 3), * P3, K2; rep from * to last 1 (2, 1) sts; K1 (2, 1).
Rows 3 and 4 form pat for Back and Left Front. Work even in pat for 22 (26, 28) more rows.
Divide for Neck: K56 (59, 63) for Back and put on a holder, bind off next 11 sts, K to end – 52 (56, 60) sts for Left Front. Work 21 (23, 27) more rows even in pat, end wrong side row. Bind off loosely. With wrong side facing, join yarn to 56 (59, 63) sts for Back. Work 21 (23, 27) rows even in pat, end wrong side row. Put sts on a holder.
RIGHT FRONT: Cast on 52 (56, 60) sts.
Row 1 (Right Side): Knit.
Row 2: K3 (4, 3), * P3, K2; rep from * to last 4 (2, 2) sts; P3 (2, 2), K1 (0, 0).
Rows 1 and 2 form pat for Right Front. Work 2 rows even in pat.
Row 5-Buttonhole Row: K4, bind off 2 sts, K to end.
Row 6:Work to bind-off, turn, cast on 2 sts, turn, work to end.
Work even in pat for 14 (18, 20) more rows. Rep Rows 5 and 6 once more. Work 4 rows even in pat.
Join Right Front and Back: With right side facing, K across Back sts from holder, turn, cast on 11 sts, turn, K across Right Front sts – 119 (134, 134) sts.
Next Row: K3 (4, 3), * P3, K2; rep from * to last 1 (2, 1) sts; K1 (2, 1). Work 20 (22, 26) more rows even in pat.
Shape Sides and RIGHT SLEEVE: Bind off 36 (37, 41) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 47 (52, 52) sts. Work 6 rows even in pat. Shape sides by dec 1 st at each end of next row, then every 6th row until 27 (32, 32) sts remain. Work 3 rows even. Knit 3 rows. Bind off.
FINISHING: Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew buttons to Left Front to correspond with buttonholes. |
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