from Sun Glo Knitting Book Series 79
Materials
7 skeins (short sleeves), 9 skeins (long sleeves), “SunGlo” shrinkproof super 3-ply fingering wool or “Sun-Glo” shrinkproof crepe wool, shade No. 2255 (Blue).
2 pairs Needles, Old UK Nos. 10 and 12/US 3 and 3/Metric 3.25mm and 2.75mm
6 small buttons.
Measurements
Length from top of shoulder 19½ inches.
Bust 32/ 34 inches.
Length of sleeve seam 5 inches.
NOTE: For 36 inch bust, use Old UK No. 9/US 5/metric 3.75mm instead of No. 10 needles.
Tension
7 sts 1 inch. 9 rows 1 inch.
Back
Using larger needles, commence at the side seam and cast on 64 sts Work the 1st row following into back of sts
1st Row: K.
2nd Row: P.
3rd Row: *K4, (k2tog) 4 times, k4, k. twice into each of the next 4 sts, repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4.
4th Row: P.
K. 2 rows.
7th Row: P. to last st., p. twice into last st.
8th Row: K. twice into 1st st., k. to end.
9th Row: K. to last st., k. twice into last st.
10th Row: P. twice into 1st st., p. to end.
11th Row:* K4, (k2tog) 4 times, k4, k. twice into each of the next 4 sts; repeat from * to last 8 sts, k8.
12th Row: P. twice into 1st st., p. to end.
13th Row: K.
14th Row: K. twice into 1st st., k. to end.
15th Row: P.
16th Row: K. twice into 1st st., k. to end.
17th Row: K.
18th Row: P. twice into 1st st., p. to end.
19th Row: * K4, (k2tog) 4 times, k4, k. twice into each of the next 4 sts, repeat from * to last 12 sts, k12.
20th Row: Cast on 40 sts, p. purling into back of cast on sts (112 sts ).
K. 2 rows.
P. 1 row.
K. 2 rows.
P. 1 row.
27th Row: * K4, (k2tog) 4 times, k4, k. twice into each of the next 4 sts, repeat from * to last 12 sts, k12.
28th Row: P.
Repeat from the 21st to 28th rows inclusive to form the pattern and increase 1 st. at the end of the 21st row (shoulder edge) and then every 10th row until increased to 115 sts
Work 32 rows.
Work back opening as follows: Next Row: Cast off 20 sts, p. to end.
Next Row: Work to end, cast on 20 sts
Work 32 rows.
Decrease 1 st. at shoulder edge of the next and then every 10th row until decreased to 112 sts
Work 10 rows.
Cast off 40 sts at shoulder of the next row to form the armhole.
K2tog at armhole edge every 2nd row 4 times, then every row 4 times.
Work 6 rows.
Cast off.
Front
Work the same as for back until increased to 115 sts
Work 8 rows.
To shape neck, cast off 8 sts at shoulder edge of the next row.
K2tog at neck edge every 2nd row 4 times.
Work 32 rows.
Increase 1 st. at neck edge every 2nd row 4 times.
Cast on 8 sts at neck edge of the next row.
Continue in pattern and decrease 1 st. at shoulder edge on the 8th and then every 10th row until decreased to 112 sts
Work 10 rows then shape armhole the same as for back.
Short Sleeves
Using larger needles and commencing at side seam, cast on 24 sts. Work in pattern, increasing 1 st. at the beginning of every 2nd row until increased to 56 sts
Work 48 rows.
K2tog at shaped edge every 2nd row until decreased to 24 sts
Cast off.
Long Sleeves
Using larger needles and commencing at side seam, cast on 24 sts
1st Row: K.
2nd Row: P. twice into 1st st., p. to end, cast on 8 sts
Continue in pattern increasing 1 st. at beginning of every 2nd row and casting on 8 sts at the end of every 2nd row until increased to 114 sts
Continue to increase 1 st. at the beginning of every 2nd row keeping the other end straight until increased to 136 sts
Work 48 rows.
Decrease 1 st. at shaped edge every 2nd row until decreased to 114 sts, then continue to decrease 1 st. at top and cast off 8 sts at lower edge every 2nd row until decreased to 24 sts
Cast off.
Neckband
Join shoulder seams.
With right side of work towards you, using smaller needles, pick up and k 112 sts around neck.
Work in rib of k1, p1, for ¾ inch.
Cast off in ribbing.
Basques
With right side of back towards you, using smaller needles, pick up and k. 96 sts along lower edge.
Work in rib of k1, p1, for 3½ inches.
Cast off in ribbing. Work front basque the same.
Cuffs
With right side of work towards you, pick up and k. 76 sts along lower edge of short sleeves or 60 along lower edge of long sleeves.
Work in rib of k1, p1, working 1½ inches for short sleeves, and 3 inches for long sleeves. Cast off in ribbing.
Shoulder Pads
Using larger needles cast on 24 sts
Work 24 rows st.st. Cast off.
Fold in half, pad with cotton wool and sew up edges.
To Make Up
Press with a warm iron and damp cloth.
Gather sleeves around armholes and sew in shoulder pads.
Sew up seams. Work 1 row of DC (UK double crochet/US single crochet). down back opening and make 6 loops of chain on one side to form buttonholes.
Sew on buttons.
The original pattern is in the public domain, however, this digital document with additional information for modern knitters is copyright Sarah Bradberry, April 12th 2014. All rights reserved.