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Directions are for size small; changes for medium, large, and extra-large are in parentheses.
To Fit Bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44)".
Finished Bust Measurement: 34½ (37½, 41½, 45½)". |
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gauge/tension |
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GAUGE: 20 sts = 4"; 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size needles to obtain the gauge. |
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abbreviations |
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| K |
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knit |
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millimeters |
| P |
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purl |
| rep |
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repeat |
| st(s) |
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stitch(es) |
| St st |
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Stockinette stitch (K1 row; P 1 row) |
| * |
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repeat whatever follows the * as indicated | |
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instructions |
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FRONT AND BACK (Alike): With smaller needles, cast on 84 (94, 104, 114) sts. Work as follows:
Row 1 (Right Side): K4, * P1, K4; rep from * across.
Row 2: P4, * K1, P4; rep from * across.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for 1", end Row 2. Change to larger needles and St st, beg K row increase 1 (0, 0, 0) st each end of first row – 86 (94, 104, 114) sts. Work even in St st until 12" from beginning, end P row. Change to smaller needles and work as follows:
Row 1 (Right Side): K5 (5, 6, 7), * P4, K4; rep from * to last 1 (1, 2, 3) sts; K1 (1, 2, 3).
Row 2: K1 (1, 2, 3), P4, * K4, P4; rep from * to last 1 (1, 2, 3) sts; K1 (1, 2, 3). Mark each end of last row.
Rep last 2 rows until 7 (8, 9, 10)" above markers, end wrong side row.
Shape Shoulders/Cowl: Keeping continuity of ribbing, bind off 18 (22, 27, 32) sts at beginning of next 2 rows – 50 sts. Continue in ribbing as established for 8". Bind off loosely in ribbing.
FINISHING: Sew shoulder and cowl seams; sew side seams to markers. |
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