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MEN'S KNITS

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Yarn Conversion Chart

U.K.
VOGUE
MEN'S KNITS
Christina Probert

ANGELL EDITIONS
Newton Abbot, Devon
Acknowledgements
Colour photographs by Perry Ogden 9, 10, 12, 15, 21, 23, 25, 53, 54, 57, 63; Mario Testino
4, 7, 16, 19, 58, 60.

Black and white photographs by Donovan 5; Schall 64; Schatzberg 8; Rand 26.

Details by Steve Kibble; Charts by Andy Ingham.

Hair by Layla D'Angelo 4, 19; Anthony De May for Glemby 7; Nicky Clarke and Ashley
Russell both of John Frieda 9, 10, 54, 63; Kerry Warn of New York 21, 23, 25, 53, 57; Orbie
58, 60.

Make-up by Mark Borthwick 4; Jim Brussock 7; Mark Hayles 9, 10, 54, 63; Leslie Chilkes
19; Fran Cooper of New York 21, 23, 25, 53, 57; Kevin 58, 60.

British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data

Chnshna
Probert,
Vogue men's knits - (Vogue knitting library; 5)
1. Knitting - Patterns 2. Men's clothing
I Tide
6464'07 TT820

ISBN 0-948432-35-7

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Contents
Yarn Conversion Chart Inside front cover
Needle Conversion Chart Inside front cover

PATTERNS
Fisherman's Rib Sloppy Joe 1980 5
Sleeveless Pullover 1933 6
Basketwork Check Waistcoat 1963 8
Raised Rib-pattern Slipover 1945 11
Snowflake Cardigan 1950 12
Chunky, Ribbed Country Sweater 1968 14
Broken Cable Heavyweight Sweater 1949 17
Giant Cable-stitch Sweater 1949 18
Finely Cabled Sweater 1957 21
Wave-stitch, V-neck Sweater 1940 22
Moroccan, Multicoloured Waistcoat 1969 24
Jacquard Rib Sleeveless Sweater 1950 27
Diagonal Rib Slipover 1947 29
Finely Patterned Polo-neck Sweater 1956 31
Twist-rib and Cable Sweater 1940 35
Traditional, Shaped Waistcoat 1953 36
Sleeveless Pullover in Brick Stitch 1942 38
Cable and Rib Sweater 1953 40
Mock Cable Sweater 1958 42
Three-coloured Striped Socks 1952 44
V-neck, Sleeveless Cabled Pullover 1957 46
V-neck, Check-pattern Sweater 1940 48
Cross-neck Sweater 1960 50
Knitted Shirt-style Sweater 1934 52
Shetland Sports Sweater 1950 55
Banded Ski Sweater 1950 56
Slash-neck Sweater with Giant Cable 1956 59
Ridge-pattern Cardigan 1953 61
Cricket Sweater in Basket Pattern 1937 62

Addresses of Stockists Inside back cover


Fisherman s Rib Sloppy Joe
Long, loose fisherman's rib sweater with V-neck, raglan sleeves,
ribbed, doubled-over neck border and ribbed welts

increas(mg). dec =decreas(ing), beg - row from previous dec, and, AT THE
begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing}; rep. = SAME TIME, dec. 1 st. at raglan edge on
repeat; alt, = alternate; tog. = together; everyalt. row until 2 sts. rem.

si. = slip (transfer one stitch from left Work 1 row.

needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated, K.2 tog. and fasten off.
to right hand needle,); cont. = continue; Return to rem. sts., leave centre st. on a
patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. = thread.
follows; mm, = millimetres; cm. = centi- Rejoin yam, k. to last 2 sts., k.2 tog.
metres; in. = inches; St. st. = stocking St.- Now work to match other side from *.

one row k., one row p.; g, st. = garter St.:


every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. = SLEEVES
decreases; p.s.s.o. = pass the si. st. over;
Cast on 45(45:49) sts. with 3V4mm.
t.b.l. = through back of loops; k.lblw. =
needles.
k. 1 St. beiow: k, next st. lying 1 row
Work 19 rows in rib as for back.
below next st. on left needle, slipping st.
Change to 4V:mm. needles.
off needle in usual way after working.
Work in patt. as for back, inc. 1 st. at each
end of 9th and every foil. 10th row until
BACK there are 71(73:75) sts.
Cast on 101(107:113) sts. with 334mm. Cont. without shaping until sleeve
needles. measures 43(44:46) cm. (163/4(17V4:18) in.)
Work in rib as foils.: ending with a 2nd row.
Jst row. * k.l, p.l, rep, from * to last St.,
Shape Raglan
k.l.
Dec. 1 each end of next and every
St. at
2nd row. k.l, * p.l, k.l, rep. from * to last
foil, 4th row
until 25(23:21) sts, rem.

* Suitable for adventurous beginners


St.,

Work
Change
k.l.
17 more rows in rib.
to4V2mm. needles and work in
Now dec. at each end of every foil.
1

al^. row until 11 sts. rem.


St.

Work 1 row.
MATERIALS fisherman's rib as foils.:
Leave sts, on safety pin.
1st row (right side): k.
Yam 2nd row. k.l, * p.l, k.lblw., rep. from * to
Sirdar Panorama DK last 2 sts., p.l, k.l.
NECKBAND
14(15:16) X 50g. balls
These rows form fisherman's nb patt.
2 Sew up raglans, leaving back left raglan
Needles Cont. in patt, until work measures 46 cm. seam open.
1 pair 3V4mm. (18 in.), ending with a 2nd row.
" With right side of work facing and
1 pair 4' 2mm. 3^'4mm. needles, rib across 11 sts. from
Shape Raglan
left sleeve: k.l, (p.l, k.l) 5 times, pick up
Dec. 1 each end of next and every
St. at
MEASUREMENTS foil. 4th row until 67(71:75) sts. rem.
and k, 58(62:66) sts, down left side of
neck, work centre st. on thread, pick up
Bust Now dec. 1 St. at each end of every foil. and k. 58(62:66) sts, up right side of neck,
87(92:97) cm. alt. row until 29(31:33) sts. rem.
work across 11 sts. from sleeve as foils.:
34(36:38) in. Work 1 row.
(k.l, p.l) 5 times, k.l, then work across
Leave sts. on a spare needle.
Length sts. from back of neck as foils.: * p.l, k.l,
71(72:73) cm. rep.from * to last st., p.l.
27V4(28V4:28V2) in.
FRONT Next row. rib as set to within 2 sts. of
Work as for back to ". centre St., p. 2 tog., p. centre St., p. 2 tog.
Sleeve Seam
t.b.l., rib to end.
43(44:46) cm. Shape Raglan and Divide for Neck
Next row. rib to within 2 sts. of centre St.,
163/4(17V4:18) in. Next row. k.l tog,, k. until there are
sl.l, k.l, p.s.s.o., k. centre st., k.2 tog., rib
49(52:55) sts. on right needle, turn.
to end.
TENSION Leave rem. sts, on a spare needle.
Rep. last 2 rows 3 more times.
" Work 3 rows straight.
and 42 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
21 sts.
Dec. 1 St. at raglan edge on next row.
Now work 8 rows, inc. 1 st. at each side of
over patt. on 4V2mm. needles. If your centre st. on every alt. row.
Work 3 rows straight.
tension square does not correspond to Cast off.
these measurements, adjust the needle
Shape Neck
size used.
Cont. dec. 1 st. at raglan edge on next and
MAKING UP
every foil. 4th row, AT THE SAME TIME Sew up raglan and neckband seam.
ABBREVIATIONS dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and every Fold neckband in half onto inside and
foil. 8th row until 25(27:28) sts, rem. catch St. in place.
k =knit, p =purl, 5t(s)^stitch(es); inc.^ Cont. to dec. at neck edge on every 8th Sew up side and sleeve seams.
Fine Sleeveless Pullover ffi

Fine, textured-stitch pullover with round neck, ribbed lower welt,


ribbed and shaped neck and armhole borders

* Suitable
previous experience
for knitters with some end of next and every 6th row until there
are 151(159:167:175:183) sts.
Inc. 1
row
St. at each end of next and every 6th
until there are 135(143:151:159:167)
Work straight on these sts. until front StS-
MATERIALS measures 36(37:38:39:39) cm. (14(14V2:15: Cont. straight until work matches front to
15V4:15V4) in.), ending with a wrong side armholes, ending with a wrong side row.
Yam row.
Pingouin Pingolaine Shape Armholes
4(5:5:6:6) x 50g. balls Shape Armholes Cast off 4(5:6:7:8) sts. at beg. of next 2
Cast off 5(6:7:8:9) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
Needles
rows. Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
1 pair 3V4mm.
Cast off 5 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. Cast off 1 St. at beg. of next 4(4:6:6:8)
1 pair 3V4mm.
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows. rows. [119(125:129:135:139) sts.]
St. holder
Cast off 1 St. at beg. of next 4(4:6:6:8) Work straight until armholes measure
rows. (119(125:129:135:139) sts.] 17(18:18:19:20) cm. {6V2(7:7:7Vz:7y4)
MEASUREMENTS Cont. straight until armholes measure ending with a wrong side row.
in.),

Chest (13(14:14:15:16) cm. (5(5>/2:5V2:5y4:6V4)


Shape Neck
87(92:97:102:107) cm. in.), ending with a wrong side row.
1st row. patt. 34(35:36:37:38), cast off
34(36:38:40:42) in.
Shape Neck centre 51(55:57:61:63) sts., patt. 34(35:36:
Length 1st row. patt. 51(52:53:54:55), cast off 37:38).
57(59:60:62:63) cm. centre 17(21:23:27:29) sts., patt. 51(52:53: Cont. on these sts. for first side leaving
22V4(23V4:23V4:24V4:243/4) in. 54:55). rem. sts. on holder.
Cont. on these sts. for first side, leaving Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and foil.
TENSION rem. sts. on holder. alt.row, AT THE SAME TIME inc. 1 st. at
Work 1 row. armhole edge on next and foil. 2 alt. rows.
32 and 44 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
sts.
** Cast off 3 sts. at neck
edge on next row.
over patt. on 3y4mm. needles. If your Shape Shoulder
Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and every
tension square does not correspond to Work as for front, beg. at armhole edge.
alt. row, AT THE SAME TIME inc. 1 st. at
these measurements, adjust the needle With wrong side of rem. sts. facing,
armhole edge on every 4th row until
size used.
35(36:37:38:39) sts. rem., ending at arm-
rejoin yam at neck edge and work as for
first side.
hole edge.

ABBREVIATIONS Shape Shoulder ARMBANDS


k =knit, p^purl,
Cast off at beg. of next and every alt. row Cast on 3 sts. with 3V4mm. needles.
st{s) =stitch(es); inc.=
= decrease mg); 5 sts. 7(6:5:4:3) times and 6 sts. 0(1:2:3:4) Work in g. St., inc. 1 st. at beg. of every
increas(mg); dec. beg.=
= = times. 2nd row until there are 12 sts.
begin(ning); rem. remain(ing); rep.
repeat; = alternate; tog. = With wrong side of rem. sts. facing, Work straight until band measures 36(37:
all. together;
rejoin yam to neck edge and work as for
si. = slip (transfer one stitch from left
** to
38:39:40) cm. (14(14V2:15:15V4:153/4) in.)
first side from end. from beg. of straight section.
needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated,
to right hand needle.); cont. = continue; Dec. 1 St. at shaped edge of next and
patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. =
BACK every alt. row until 3 sts. rem.
follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi- Cast on 114(122:130:138:146) sts. with Cast off.
metres; in. = inches; st. st. = stocking St.: 3V4mm. needles.
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.: Work in rib as for front, inc. 1 st. at beg. NECKBAND
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. = of last row, [115(123:131:139:147) sts.l Cast on 12 with 3V4mm. needles.
sts.
decreases; si, Ip. = si. 1 st. purlwise. Change to 3V4mm. needles. Work in g. st. untilneckband measures
Work in as for front until work
patt. 56(58:61:63:66) cm. (22(223/4:24:24^:26)
FRONT matches front to beg. of inc., ending with in.)

Cast on
a wrong side row. Cast off.
130(138:146:154:162) sts. with
3V4mm. needles.
Work 8 cm. QVa in.) in k.2, p.2 rib, inc. 1
MAKING UP
St. at beg. of last row. [131(139:147:155: Sew up shoulder and side seams.
163) sts.l Sew armbands and neckband into circles
Change to 3V4mm. needles and patt. as by seaming short ends.
foUs.: Sew long edges of armbands round arm-
1st row (right side), k.l, * sl.lp, k.l, rep. holes, overlapping armbands over edge
from * to end. St. of armholes and back-stitching neatly
2nd TOW. p. in place.
Rep. these 2 rows to form patt. Sew on neckband round neck as for
Cont. straight in patt. until fhont armbands.
measures 15 cm. (5^4 in), ending with a Press lightly under a damp cloth with a
wrong side row. warm iron, omitting ribbing and g. st.
Keeping patt. correct, inc. 1 st. at each borders.
Basketwork-check Waistcoat ffi

Warm
waistcoat in ttiree-colour, stocking-stitch check pattern,
with doubled-over, ribbed front and armhole bands, single-rib hem welt

** Suitable for knitters with some BACK


previous experience
Cast on 105(111:117:123:129) sts. with
3mm. needles and A, and work in k.l, p.l
MATERIALS rib,rows on right side having k.l at each
Yarn end, for 6 cm. (S'/iin.), ending with a right
Pingouin Contort side row.
4(4:5:5:6) x 50g. balls (Main Col. A) N( row; rib 2(3:2:2:1), m.l, (rib 4(0:6:6:0),
2(2:3:3:3) x 50g. balls (Contrast Col. B) m.l) 5(9:7:13:0) times, (rib 5(5:5:5:6), m.l)
2(2:3:3:3) x 50g. balls (Contrast Col. C) 16(21:14:8:21) Hmes, rib to end. [127(133:
139:145:151) sts.]
Needles
Change to 4mm. needles.
1 pair 3mm. Work from chart, rep. the 6 patt.
in patt.
1 pair 4mm. sts. 21(22:23:24:25) times across, working
Buttons

MEASUREMENTS
Chest
6
92(97:102:107:112) cm.
36(38:40:42:44) m.
Length
57(58:60:61:62) cm.
22V4(22V4:23'/2:24:24'/4) in.

TENSION
26 sts. and 22 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
over patt. on 4mm. needles. If your ten-
sion square does not correspond to these
measurements, adjust the needle size
used.

ABBREVIATIONS
k. = knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.=
increase; dec, = decrease; beg. = begin(ning);
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. =
alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip sHtch
(transfer one sHtch from left needle, knit-
wise unless otherwise stated, to right
hand needle); cont. = continue; patt. =
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows;
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.
= inch(es); st.st. = stocking shtch; m.l =
make 1 St.: pick up horizontal loop lying
before next St., and work into back of it.

N.B.: When working from chart, carry


yams not in use loosely across wrong side
ofwork to keep fabric elastic. Read odd
rows (k. rows) from right to left, and even
rows (p. rows) from left to right.
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 53(57:59:63:65) sts. with 3mm.
needles and A, and work in rib as for back,
ending with a right side row.
Nfx( ro!c: rib 4(l:2:4:5),m.l, (rib 5(6:6:6:6).
m.l) 9 times, rib to end. [63(67:69:73:75)
sts.)
Change to 4mm. needles and work in
patt. from chart, rep. the6patt. sts. 10(11:
11:12:12) times across, working first 2(1:2:
1:2) sts. and last 1(0:1:0:1) St. on k. rows,
and first 1(0:1:0:1) St. and last 2(1:2:1:2) sts.
on p. rows as indicated until front
matches back to armhole, ending with a
wrong side row.

Shape Armhole and Front Slope


Keeping patt. correct, work as foils.:
Isf row: cast off 5(5:6:6:7) sts., patt. to last
2 sts., k.2 tog.
2nd row: patt.
Dec. 1 St. at armhole edge on next
5(7:7:9:9) rows then on every alt. row
3(2:2:1:1) times, at the same time dec. 1 st.
at front slope on next and everv foil. alt.
row until 43(46:47:50:51) sts. rem.
Cont. dec. 1 st. at front slope on/i/ on everv
dt. row until 28(29:30:31:32) sts. rem.
Work straight unhl armhole matches back
to shoulder, ending with a wrong side
row.

Shape Shoulder
Cast off 7(7:7:8:8) sts. at beg. of next and
foil. 3 alt. rows.

Work 1 row.
Cast off rem. 7(8:9:7:8) sts.
come 2 cm. (V4 in.) from lower edge and 3s(rim>.k.5, sl.l, k.5.
the others spaced evenlv between. 2nd row: p.
RIGHT FRONT
Work 1st buttonhole as foils.: Rep. these 2 rows until border fits around
Work as for left front, reversing shapings. Next row: k.3, cast off 2 sts., k.2 including annhole when slightly stretched.
St. used in casting off, sl.l, k.2, cast off 2 Cast off.
FRONT BORDERS sts., k. to end.

Cast on 15 sts. with 3mm. needles and A.


Next row: p. , casting on 2 sts. over each set MAKING UP
cast off.
1st row: k.7, sl.l, k.7. Sew up shoulder and side seams.
Work 4 more sets of buttonholes to corres-
2nd row: p. Fold front border in half to wrong side and
pond with button markers.
Rep. these 2 rows throughout. sew in position.
Complete border.
Work straight until border fits up right Buttonhole-sHtch around double button-
Cast off.
front from lower edge, around back neck holes.
to front slope shaping on left front. Join armhole borders into a circle, fold in
Mark position for 5 buttons on right front,
ARMHOLE BORDERS half to wrong side and sew to armholes.
first to come level with front slope, last to Cast on 11 sts. with 3mm. needles and A. Press. Sew on buttons.
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Raised Rib-pattern Slipover M
Informal, easy-to-wear slipover in raised-rib pattern, with single rib
welts, neck and armhole borders

ABBREVIATIONS Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and every


foil. 3rd row until 28(30:35:37:39) sts.
k.=knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es);
inc.= rem.
increase; dec. = decrease; beg. = begin(ning);
Cont. straight in patt. until armhole
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. =
measures same as back armhole, ending
alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch
at side edge-
(transfer one from left needle, knit-
stitch
wise unless otherwise stated, to right Shape Shoulder
hand needle.); cont. continue; patt. =
= Cast off 7(7:8:9:9) sts. at beg. of next row.
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows; Work 1 row straight.

mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in. Cast off 7(8:9:9:10) sts. at beg. of next and
= inch(es);st.st. = stocking stitch; p. s.s.o. foil. alt. row.

= pass the slipped shtch over. Work 1 row straight.


Cast off rem. 7(7:9:10:10) sts.

BACK With right side of work facing, rejoin


yam to first of rem. 49(52:58:61:64) sts.
Cast on 145(151:163:169:175) sts. with Work 1 row straight.
2y4mm. needles. Dec. 1 St. at neck edge of next and every
1st row: k.l, * p.l, k.l, rep. from * to end. foil. 3rd row until 28(30:35:37:39) sts.
2nd roii>: p.l, * k.l, p.l, rep. from * to end. rem.
Rep. these 2 rows unHl work measures 10 Cont. straight in patt. until armhole
cm. (4 in.), ending with 2nd row and inc. measures same as back armhole, ending
1 St. on last St. of last row. (146(152:164:
at side edge.
170:176) sts.] Shape shoulder as for first front shoulder.
Change to 3V4mm. needles.
Now work in patt. NECKBAND
1st rozc: p. 2, * k.l, k. next 2 sts., knitting
2nd St. before 1st st. with the needle taken Sew up right shoulder seam.
across front of 1st St., k.l, p. 2, rep. from
'
With right side of work facing and 2'/4mm.
to end. needles, pick up and k. 69(73:75:77:79) sts.
2nd row: k.l, ' p. 4, k.2, rep. from * to end. down left front neck, 1 St. from centre
These 2 rows form the patt. front, 69(73:75:77:791 sts. up right front
Cont. in patt. until work measures 34 cm. neck and 42(44:46:48:50) sts. from back
* Suitable for knitters with some (13^/^ in.), ending with 2nd row. neck. [181(191:197:203:209) sts.].
previous experience ls( row: p.l, * k.l, p.l, rep. from * to 2 sts.
Shape Armholes
before centre St., sl.l, k.l, p. s.s.o., p.
Cast off 7 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
centre St., k.2 sts. tog., p.l,** k.l, p.l, rep.
Cast off 6 St. at beg. of foil. 2rows.
MATERIALS Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of foil. 4 rows.
from ** to end.
2nd row: * k.l, p.l, rep. from * to 2 sts.
Yam Dec. 1 St. at each end of everv alt. row 3
before centre St., sl.l, k.l, p.s s.o., k.
Emu Superwash 4 ply times. [98(104:116:122:128) stsl]
centre St., k.2 sts. tog., "p.l, k.l, rep
6(6:67:7) x 50g. baUs Cont. straight until work measures
from ** to end.
23(23:24:25:26) cm. (9(9:9'/^:93/4:10V4) in.)
Needles Rep. these 2 rows until band measures
from beg. of armhole shaping, ending
1 pair 2V4mm. 3 cm. (1 in.).
with 2nd row.
1 pair SVimm. Cast off in rib, still dec. at centre.
Shape Shoulder
MEASUREMENTS Cast off 7(7:8:9:9) sts. at beg. of next 2 SLEEVE BANDS
rows.
Chest Sew up left shoulder seam.
Cast off 7(8:9:9:10) sts. at beg. of foil. 4
92(97:102:107:112) cm. With right side of work fadng and 2%mm.
rows.
36(38:40:42:44) in. needles, pick up 153(153:159:163:169) sts.
Cast off 7(7:9:10:10) sts. at beg. of next 2
evenly along armhole.
Length rows.
59(59:60:61:62) cm.
Work 3 cm. (1 in.) in k.l, p.l, rib, beg.
Cast off rem. 42(44:46:48:50) sts.
23V4(23V4:23''i:24:24'/i) in.
and ending odd-numbered rows with p.l
and even-numbered rows with k.l.
FRONT Cast off in rib.

TENSION Work as given for back to end of armhole


30 sts. and 38 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square shaping, ending with 2nd row. MAKING UP
over slightly stretched pattern on 3V4mm. [98(104:116:122:128) sts.]
Press, very hghtly so as not to stretch rib,
needles. If your tension square does not Shape Neckline according to the instructions on the ball
correspond to these measurements, adjust Next row: patt. 49(52:58:61:64) sts., turn bands.
the needle size used. work and leave rem. sts. on spare needle. Sew up side seams.
Snowflake Cardigan 1
Raglan-sleeved cardigan in two-colour pattern, with stand-up collar,
ribbed welts and garter-stitch front bands

* Suitable for experienced knitters


only

MATERIALS
Yarn
Lister-Lee Motoravia DK
8(9) X 50g. balls (Main Col. A)
8(9) X 50g. balls (Contrast Col. B)

Needles
1 pair 3V4mm.
1 pair 4mm.
Buttons
10

MEASUREMENTS
Chest
92-97(102-107) cm.
36-38(40-42) in.

TENSION
22 sts. and 28 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
over patt. on 4mm. needles. If your ten-
sion square does not correspond to these
measurements, adjust the needle size
used.

ABBREVIATIONS
k. = knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.=
increase, dec, = decrease; beg, = begin(ning);
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. =
alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch
(transfer one
stitch from left needle, knit-
wise unless otherwise stated, to right
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. =
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows;
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.
= inch(es); St. St. = stocking stitch; g. St. =
garter St.: every row k.

BACK
Cast on 120(128) sts. with 3V4mm. needles
andB.
1st roil'.- k.l, *
from * to end.
p.l, k.l, rep.
2nd row: p.l, * k.l, p.l, rep. from * to end.
Rep. these 2 rows for 7 cm. (2%in.)ending
with 2nd row.
Next row: inc. 7 sts. evenly across the row.
1127(135) sts.]
Change to 4mm. needles.
loining in A and breaking off colours as
required, cont. in St. St., working in patt.
from charts 1, 2, 1, 3, 1, 2, 1.
Cont. repeating patt. in chart 4 as many
times as required by raglan.
Dec. 1 St. on every row at right edge 24
times.
Dec. 1 St. on alt.rows at right edge 21
times. Cast off on same row as back.

RIGHT FRONT
Work as for left, reversing design and
shapings.

SLEEVES
Cast on 60(64) sts. with 3V4nun. needles
andB.
Work in k.l, p.l rib for 8 cm. (3V4 in.).
Next TOUV inc. 7(11) sts. evenly across the
row, [67(75) sts.)
Change to 4mm. needles.
Work patt. in chart 4, 2(3) times.
Conl m patt. as for back.
AT THE SAME TIME, inc. 1 St. at the beg.
and end of ever)' 5th row. [101(105) sts.]

Shape Top
Start on same row as back and front
shapings.
Dec. 1 St. at beg. and end of next 16(17)
rows.
Dec. 1 St. at beg. and end of alt. rows until
only 19(21) sts. rem.
Cast off on same row as back and fronts.

FRONT BANDS
Right Band
Cast on 9 sts. with 3' imm. needles and B.

Work in g.st. until band, slightly stretched,


the front edge of the jacket.
fits

Cast off.
LeftBand
Mark off 10 buttonholes on right band
cm.
starting at 3 (1 in.) from lower edge
and finishing at 1 cm. from top
(Vi in.)
edge.
Work as for right band, incorporating but-
tonholes as appropnate: k.3, cast off 3,
k.3,then cast on 3 sts. on next row.

COLLAR
Cast on 97(103) sts. with 4mm. needles
For back, sleeves and leh front start here for and B.
Work in st.st. for 6 cm. (2'/^ in.).

Joining in A as required, work patt. in


AT THE SAME TIME, when work collar chart.
measures 40(41) cm. {15%(16) in.), shape
Break off A.
raglan.
Work 4 more rows in B.

Shape Raglan Cast off.

Dec 1 St. at beg. and end of next 25 rows


Dec. 1 St. at beg. and end of alt. rows until
37(41) sts. rem.
Cast off.

LEFT FRONT
MAKING UP
m
Press each piece according to instructions
Cast on 60(64) sts. with 3V4mm. needles
on ball bands. Sew up raglan seams.
andB. Fold collar wrong side out and sew up
Work in k.l, p.l rib for 7 cm. (2% in.) end-
ends.
ing with 2nd row. Turn collar and backstitch cast-off edge to
Next row: inc. 6 sts. evenly across the row. neckline, keeping right side against right
[66(70) sts.] side.
Change to 4mm. needles. and slipstitch cast-on edge to
Lift collar
Work charts as for back until work
wrong side of neckline.
measures 40(41) cm. (15%(16) in.).
Sew up front bands.
Shape Raglan Sew side and sleeve seams.
on same row as back shaping.
Start Press seams if required. Sew on buttons.
Chunky/ Ribbed/ Country Sweater 1^
Soft,roomy sweater with saddle shoulders, in textured rib pattern,
with single-rib lower edge, cuff and hemmed neck welts

* Suitable for knitters with some rem. = remain{ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = Next row: cast off 4(4:4:5:5) sts., patt. to last
previous experience alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch 2 sts., k.2 tog.
(transfer one stitch from left needle, knit- Next row: patt.
MATERIALS wise unless otherwise stated, to right Cast off rem. 4(5:5:5:5) sts.

Yam hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. = With wrong side facing, rejoin yam to
Hunter Embo (Heavyweight yam)
3 ply
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows; rem. sts. and work to match first side,
n(12:13:13:14) X n2g. hanks mm. = millimetres; cm, = centimetres; in. reversing shapings.
= inch(es); St. St. = stocking stitch; m.l =
Needles make 1 St.: pick up horizontal loop lying SLEEVES
1 pair 5mm. before next st. and work into back of it;
1 pair 6mm. tw.2 = twist 2: k. into back of 2nd St., then Cast on 38(38:40:40:42) sts. with 5mm.
front of first st. on left-hand needle and si. needles and work in k.l, p.l rib for 8 cm.
MEASUREMENTS 2 sts. off needle tog. (3V4 in.).
Next row: rib 8(8:2:2:1), m.l, rib
Chest m.l
BACK 11(11:7:7:5), 2(2:5:5:8) Hmes, rib to
92(97:102:107:1 12) cm.
end. (41(41:46:46:51) sts.|
36(38:40:42:44) in. " Cast on 80(86:90:96:100) sts. with 5mm. Change to 6mm. needles and, working in
Length needles and work in k. 1, p. 1 rib for 8 cm. patt. as given for back, shape sides by inc.
(3V4 in.). 1 St. at each end of 3rd and every foU. 4th
66(67:69:70:71) cm.
Next row: rib 5(2:5:3:5), m. 1, rib 7(9:8: 10:9), row until there are 71(71:76:76:81) sts,,
26(26'/4:27V4:27>/!:28) in.
m.l 10(9:10:9:10) Hmes, rib to end. taking inc. sts. into patt.
Sleeve Seam [91(96:101:106:111) sts.] Work straight until sleeve seam measures
46(46:47:47:48) cm. Change to 6mm. needles and work in 46(46:47:47:48) cm. (18(18:18'/i:18'/5:183/4)
18(18:18'/^:18>A:19) in. patt. as foils.: in.), ending with a wrong side
1st row: (right side); k.2, * tw.2, k.l, p.l, row.
TENSION k.l, rep. from ' to last 4 sts., tw.2, k.2.
2nd row: k.2, * p. 2, k.3, rep. from * to last Shape Top
18 sts. and 20 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
4 sts., p.2, k.2. Cast off 6(6:6:7:7) sts. at beg. of next 2
over patt. on 6mm. needles. If your ten-
These 2 rows form patt. rows.
sion square does not correspond to these
Cont in patt. until back measures 44 cm. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every
measurements, ad|ust the needle size
(I7V4 in.), ending with a wrong side row. foU. alt. row until 37(33:34:26:31) sts. rem.
used.
Work 1 row.
Shape Annhcles Dec. 1 St. at each end of every row until
ABBREVIATIONS Cast off 6(6:6:7:7) sts. at beg. of next 2 17(17:18:18:19) sts. rem.
rows. Work 22(24:24:24:26) rows on these sts. for
k. = knit: = purl: st(s). = stitch(es); inc.:
p. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every
increase; dec. = decrease; beg. = begin(ning
saddle shoulder.
row until 69(72:75:78:81) sts. rem. Cast off.
Work Straight unhl armholes measure
17(18:20:21:22) cm. (6'^(7:73/4:8V4:8>/^) in.),
ending with a wrong side row.
** MAKING UP AND NECK BORDER
Sew saddles to shoulders, leaving left
Shape Shoulders
back shoulder open.
Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of next 10(8:8:6:4)
rows, then 5 sts. at beg. of foil. 0(2:2:4:6) Neck Border
rows. With right side facing and 5mm. needles,
Cast off rem. 29(30:33:34:35) sts. k. up 15(15:16:16:17) sts. from left saddle
shoulder, 9 sts. down left side of neck,
FRONT 15(16:19:20:21) sts. from the front, 9 sts.
up right side of neck, 15(15:16:16:17), sts.
Work as for back from *
to *'.
from right saddle shoulder, 27(28:31:
Shape Shoulders and Front Neck 32:33) sts. from back. [90(92:100:102:
Next row: patt. 27(28:28:29:30), cast off 106) sts.)
15(16:19:20:21) sts., patt. to end. Work in k.l, p.l rib for 15 cm. (6 in.).
Cont. on these sts. for first side. With a 6mm. needle, cast off loosely in rib.
3s(rou):castoff4sts., patt. tola5t2sts., k.2 Sew up left back saddle seam and neck
tog. border.
2nd row: k.2 tog., patt. to end. Fold neck border in half to wrong side and
Rep. last 2 rows once more. slip-hem in position.
Nextroai; cast off 4(4:4:4:5) sts., patt. to last Sew up side and sleeve seams.
2 sts., k.2 tog. Set in sleeves.
Next row: k.2 tog., patt. to end. Press seams.
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Broken Cable Heavyweight Sweater


Hip-length sweater in broken cable pattern with ribbed welts

* Suitable for knitters with some 1st size: p. next row. [160 sts.] ending with a wrong side row.
previous experience 2nd size: p. next row, inc. 3 sts. evenly
Shape Shoulder
across row. [168 sts.]
Cast off all sts- in patt.
MATERIALS 3rd size; p. next row, inc. 3 sts. evenly
SI. centre 26 sts. onto holder.
across row. [174 sts.]
Yarn Rejoin yam to inner end of rem, 54(61:61)
All sizes;
Sirdar Countrvstvle DK sts. and complete to match first side.
Change to 4mm. needles.
14(14:15) X 50g balls
Work in patt. as foils.:
Needles 1st row (right side): p. 7(4:7). k.6, (p.8. k.6)
SLEEVES
1 pair 3^4mm. 10(11:11) times, p. 7(4:7). Cast on 60(64:68) sts. with 3V4mm.
1 pair 4mm. 2nd row: k.7(4:7), p.6, (k.8, p. 6) 10(11:11) needles.
1 cable needle times, k.7(4:7). Work in k.2, p.2, rib for 8(10:12) cm.
St. holders 3rd row: as 1st. (3V4(4:4V4) in.), ending with a wrong side
4th row: as 2nd.
MEASUREMENTS 5th row: p.5(2:5), * CR2R, k.2, CR2L, p.4, Next row (right side): rib 4(6:8), m.l. (rib 1.

rep. from ' to end, ending last rep m.l) 51(51:53) times, rib to end,
Chest
P-5(2:5). [112(116:122) sts.]
97(102:107) cm.
6th row: k.5(2:5), * and 2nd sizes: p. next row.
(p.2, k.2) twice, p. 2, 1st
38(40:42) in.
k.4, rep. from * to end, ending last rep 3rd size: p. next row, inc. 1 st. at each end
Length k.5{2:5). of this row. [112(116:124) sts.]
66(68:70) cm. 7th row: p. 5(2:5), ' (k.2, p.2) twice, k.2 Change to 4mm. needles and cont. in
26(26^'4:27:) in. p.4, rep. from * to end, ending last rep patt. as foils.:
p.{5:2:5). 1st row (right side): p.4(6:3), k.6 (p.8, k.6)
Sleeve Seam
8th. Wth. J2th. Uth. 16th. 18th rows: as 7(7:8) times, p.4(6:3).
46(49:50) cm,
18{19V4:19i2t m. 6th. 2nd row (wrong side): k. 4(6:3), p.6, (k.8,
9th. Uth. Uth. 15th. Uth rows: as 7th. p.6) 7(7:8) times, k.4(6:3).
19th row: p.5(2:5), ' CR2L., k.2, CR2R, p.4. Cont. on sts. as set, working in patt. as
TENSION rep. from * to end, ending last rep. for back.
30 sts. and 30 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square p.5(2:5). Inc. 1 St. at each end of every 8th row
over patl. on 4mm. needles. If your 20th row: as 2nd. until there are 140(144:150) sts., working
tension square does not correspond to 21st row: as 1st. extra sts. into patt.
these measurements, adjust the needle 22nd row: as 2nd. Work on all sts. m patt. until sleeve
size used- These 22 rows form patt. measures 50(52:54) cm. (19Vs(20/^:21V4)
Cont. straight in patt. until back in.) from cast-on edge, ending with a
measures 43(44:45) cm. (163/4(17^:173/4) wrong side row.
ABBREVIATIONS in.), ending with a w^rong side row. Next roiv: cast off all sts. in patt.

k =knit, p =purl; st(s). =stitch(es); inc,=


mcreas(ing); dec. = decreas(ing); beg- = Shape Armholes
NECKBAND
begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. = Cast off 13(10:13) sts. at beg. of next 2 Sew up right shoulder seam.
repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together; rows. [134(148:148) sts.] ** With 3V4mm. needles and right side
si. = slip (transfer one
from left stitch Cont. on rem. sts., in patt. as set, until facing, pick up and k. foil, sts., 20 sts.

needle, knitw'ise unless otherwise stated, armholes measure 23(24:25) cm, from left side front, 26 from centre
sts.

to right hand = continue;


needle.); cont. from cast-off edge of arm-
(9(9V2:93'4) in.) front, 20 sts. from right side front and 46
patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. = shaping, ending with a wrong side row. sts. from centre back. [112 sts.)

follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi- Work 3 cm. (IV4 in.) in k.2, p.2 rib.
Shape Shoulders
metres; in. = inches; st. st. = stocking St.: Cast off ribwise.
Cast off 44(51:51) sts. at beg. of next 2
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.:
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. =
rows. MAKING UP
Leave rem. sts. on a holder.
decreases; CR2R = si. next 2 sts. on cable Sew up rem. shoulder seam and neck-
needle and leave back, k.2, then p.
at band seam-
from cable needle; CR2L = si. next 2 sts.
FRONT Set in sleeves, sewing last 13(10:13) row-
**
on cable needle and leave at front, p. 2, Work as for back to ends of sleeves to cast-off sts. of back and
then k.2 from cable needle; m.l = make 1 Cont. on rem. sts. in patt. until armholes front armhole shaping.
St.: pick up horizontal loop lying before measure 17(18:19) cm. (6V2(7:7V2) in.), Sew up side and sleeve seams.
next St. and k. into the back of it. ending with a wrong side row.
Shape Neck
BACK Next row: patt. 54(61:61) sts.. turn, work
Cast on 120(124:128) sts. with 3^ 4mm. on these sts. only.
needles. SI. rem. sts. onto spare needle.
Work in k.2, p. 2 rib for 8(10:12) cm. Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next 6 rows,
(3V4(4:4^/4) in.), ending with a wrong side then on every foil. alt. row until 44(51:51)
row. sts. rem.
Next row: rib 2(2:1) m.l, (rib 3, m.l) Work a few rows straight on rem. sts.
39(40:42) times, rib to end. [160(165:161) untilsame number of rows have been
sts. worked as for back to shoulder line.
Giant Cable-stitch Sweater
Warm sweater with cable bands on moss stitch^ set-in sleeves,
ribbed turtle neck and welts

** Suitable for knitters with some k. into the back of it, C6B = cable 6 back: foil. alt. row 10 times m all. [36(37:40:41)
previous experience si.next 6 sts. onto cable needle and leave sts.]
at back, k. 6sts., then k.6 from cable Cont. Straight on rem. armhole sts. until
MATERIALS needle. measures 20(21:22:23) cm. (7V4(8V4:8y2:9)
in.) from beg. of armhole shaping,
Yam BACK ending with a right side row
Sirdar Countrystvle DK
13(13:14:14) x' 5dg. balls Cast on 112(1 16: 120: 124) sts. with Shape Shoulder
3V4mm. needles. Cast off in patt.
Needles
Work 8(9:10:11) cm. (3V4(3'^:4:4y4) in.) in Return to sts. on spare needle, rejoin yarn
1 pair 3^'4mm.
k.2, p. 2 rib, ending with a right side row. and complete left side of neck as for right
1 pair 4mm.
Next row: rib 9(1:3:5), m.l, (rib 5(6:5:5), side, reversing shapings.
1 cable needle
m.l) 19(19:23:23) times, rib to end.
St. holder
[132(136:144:148) Sts.) SLEEVES
Change to 4mm. needles and work in
MEASUREMENTS patt. as foils.:
Cast on 56(56:60:60) sts. with 3V4mm.
needles.
Chest 1st row (nght side): m. st. 25(25:27:27),
Work 8(9:10:11) cm. (3V4(3V^:4:4V4) in.),
97(102:107:112) cm. (k.l2, m. St. 23(25:27:29)) twice, k.l2, m.
in k.2, p. 2 rib, ending with a right side
38(40:42:44) in. St. 25(25:27:27).
row.
2nd row: m. St. 25(25:27:27), (p. 12, m. st.
Length Next row: rib 8(8:12:12), m.l, (rib 2, m.l)
23(25:27:29)) twice, p.l2, m. st. 25(25:
62(64:66:68) cm. 20(20:18:18) times, rib to end. [77(77:79:
27:27).
24V4(25:26:26-V4) in. 79) sts.]
Rep. 1st and 2nd rows three more times.
Change to 4mm. needles and work in
Sleeve Seam 9th row: m. st. 25(25:27:27), (C6B, m. st.
patt. as foils.:
47(48:49:50) cm. 23(25:27:29)) twice, C6B, m. st. 25(25:
Is( row (nght side): m. st, 15, k.l2, m. st.
18V2(183/4:19V4:19i/tf) in. 27:27).
23(23:25:25). k.l2, m. st. 15.
10th row: as 2nd.
2nd row: m. st. 15, p. 12, m. st. 23(23:
TENSION 11th. 15th and 15th rows: as 1st.
25:25), p.l2, m. st. 15.
12th, 14th and Uth rows: as 2nd.
23 sts. and 34 rows 10 cm. (4 in.) square Cont. on sts. as set, foil. patt. as given for
These 16 rows form the patt. and are
over m.st. on 4mm. needles. If your back.
repeated throughout.
tension square does not correspond to Inc. 1 St. at each end of 15th and every
Cont. straight m patt. until back 16th row until there are 93(93:95:95)
these measurements, adjust the needle foil.
measures 42(43:44:45) cm. (16V2(16V4:
size used. sts. on needle, working extra sts. into m.
17V4:17H) in.) from cast-on edge, ending
St. patt.
with a wrong side row.
Cont. straight on all sts. until sleeve
ABBREVIATIONS Shape Armholes measures 47(48:49:50) cm. {W/iiWA:
Cast off 5 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. 19V4:19V2) in.) from cast-on edge, ending
k ^knit, p =purl, st(s)^stitch(es). mc.=
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every with a wrong side row.
increaslmgl, dec^decreas(ing); bcg^
= foil. ait. row until 110(114:122:126) sts.
begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. Shape Top
repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together; Cast off 5 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
Cont. straight in patt. on rem. sts. until
si. - slip (transfer one stitch from left Dec. 1 St. at each end of every foil. alt. row
armholes measure 20(21:22:23) cm.
needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated, until 41 sts. rem.
(73/4(8V4:8V2:9) in.) from beg, of armhole
to nght hand needle.); cont. = continue; Cast off 3 Sts. at beg. of next 6(6:8:8) rows.
shaping, ending with a wrong side row.
patt. = pattern, foil. = following; foils. = Cast off rem. sts.
follows, mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi- Shape Shoulders
metres; in. = inches; st. st. = stocking St.: Cast off 36(37:40:41) sts. at beg. of next 2 POLO COLLAR
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.: rows, in patt.
Sew up right shoulder seam.
every row k.; incs. = increases, decs. = Leave rem. 38(40:42:44) sts. on holder.
With 4mm. needles, pick up and k.
decreases; m.l = make 1 st,: pick up
32(32:34:34) from left side front,
sts.
horizontal loop lying before next st. and
18(20:22:24) from centre front,
sts.
FRONT 32(32:34:34) sts. from right side front and
Work as for back to **. 38(40:42:44) sts. from centre back.
Cont. straight in patt. on rem. sts. until [120(124:132:136) sts.)

armholes measure
13(14:14:15) cm. Work 15 cm. (5^4 in.) in k.2, p. 2 rib.
from beg. of armhole
(5(5i'2:5'-2:5V4) in.) Cast off in rib.
shaping, ending with a wrong side row.

Shape Neck
MAKING UP
Next row: patt. 46(47:50:51) sts., cast off Do not press.
centre 18(20:22:24) sts., patt. to end. Sew up rem. shoulder seam and polo
Now work on last group of sts. only, si. collar seam.
rem, sts. onto spare needle. Sew up side and sleeve seams.
Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and every Set in sleeves.
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Finely Cabled Sweater WW
Lightweight, round-necked sweater with allover tine cable pattern,
ribbed welts and hemmed neck border

Suitable for knitters with some rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = Cont. on these sts. for first side, dec. 1 st.
prenous experience alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch at neck edge on every row until 45(45:
(transfer one stitch from left needle, krrit- 45:46) sts. rem.
MATERIALS wise unless otherwise stated, to right Work straight until armhole matches back
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. = to shoulder, ending with right side facing.
Yam =
pattern; foU. following; foils. = follows;
Rowan Botanv 3 piv
= = Shape Shoulder
nun. millimetres; cm.
centimetres; in
9(9:10:10) X 50g. balls Cast off 9 sts. at beg. of next and foU. 3
= inch(es); st.st. = stocking stitch; m.l = alt.

Needles make 1 st. by picking up horizontal loop roivs.Work 1 row.


pair 2^ '4mm. Cast off rem. 9(9:9:10) sts.
1 lying before next St. and working into back
With right side facing, slip centre 32(33:
1 pair 3mm. of it; C6B = cable 6 back: slip next 3 sts.
1 cable needle onto cable needle and leave at back of 34:35) sts. onto a length of vam, rejoin

work, k.3, then k.3 from cable needle. yam to neck edge of rem. sts., k.2 tog.,
patt. to end.
MEASUREMENfTS VVorkto match first side, reversing shapings.
a>est BACK
92(97:102:107) cm. ** on 146(154:164:172) sts. with
Cast SLEEVES
36(38:40:42) in. 2V4mm. needles and work in k.l, p.l rib
for 8 cm. (3V4in.). Cast on 78(82:86:90) sts. with 2',4mm.
Length needles and work in k.l, p.l, rib for 9 cm.
Next row: rib 5(8:14:17), m.l, (rib 3, m.l)
64(65:67:68) cm. (31/4 in.).
45(46:45:46) times, rib to end. (192(201:
25(25i:26V4:26*i) in.
210:219) sts.] Next raw: rib 4(3:7:5), m.l, (rib 3(4:3:4),
Sleeve Seam Change to 3tnin. needles and work in m.l) 23(19:24:20) times, rib to end.
46(46:47:47) cm. patt. as foils.; [102(102:111:111) sts.)
18(18:18>/!!:18V!) in. 1st and 3rd rows: p.l, k.l, p.l, * k.6, p.l, Change to 3mm. needles and work in

k.l, p.l, rep. from * to end. patt. as given for back, shaping sides by inc.
TENSION Ind and 4lh rows: k.3, * p. 6, k.3, rep. from 1 St. at each end of 5th and every foU. 6th
* to end. row until there are 156(156:165:165) sts.
40 sts. and 48 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square taking inc. sts. into patt.
5throw:p.\. k.l, p.l, 'CeB, p.l, k.l, p.l,
over patt. on 3mm. needles. If vour ten- Work straight until sleeve measures 46(46:
rep. from * to end.
sion square does not correspond to these 47:47) cm. (18(18:18't;:18>/t;) in.), ending
6th row: as 2nd.
measurements, adfust the needle size
7th row: as 1st. with same row of patt. as on back and
used.
8th row: as 2nd. front.

These 8 rows form patt.


Shape Top
ABBREVIATIONS Work in patt. until back measures 42 cm. Cast off 7(8:9:10) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
k. = knit; = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.= (16'i in), ending with right side facing. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and everv alt.
p.
increase: dec. = decrease; beg. = begin(ning); Shape Annholes row until 84(72:69:53) sts. rem.
Cast off 7(8:9:10) sts. atbeg. of next 2 rows. Work 1 row.
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and ever\' E>ec. 1 St. at each end of ever\' row until

foil. alt. row until 154(159:160:165) sts. 40(40:41:41) sts. rem.


** Cast off rem. sts.
rem.
Work annholes measure
straight until
22(23:25:26) cm. (8''7(9:94'4:10V4) in.) end- MAKING UP AND NECK BORDER
ing with nght side facing.
Sew up right shoulder seam.
Shape Shoulders With right side facing, using 2' 4mm.
Cast off 9 sts. at beg. of next 8 rows, then needles, k. up 28(28:28:32) sts. down left
9(9:9:10) sts. at beg. of foU. 2 rows. Leave side of neck, k. 32(33:34:35) sts. from front,
rem. 64(69:70:3) sts. on a spare needle. k. up 28(28:28:32) sts. up right side of
neck, k. 64(69:70:73) sts. from back.
FRONT [152(158:160:172) sts.)
" ". Work in k.l, p.l, rib for 7 cm. (2% in.).
Work as for back from to
Using a 3mm. needle, cast off loosely in
Work straight until armholes measure
rib.
15(16:18:18) cm. (5^4(6V4:7:7) in.), ending
Sew up shoulder and neck border.
left
with right side facing.
Fold neck border in half to wTOng side and
Shape Front Neck slip-hem loosely in position.
Next row: patt. 59(61:61:63) sts., k.2 tog., Sew up side and sleeve seams.
turn and leave rem. sts. on a spare needle. Sew in sleeves.
Wave-Stitch, V-neck Sweater 1
Decorative, yet very simple, unisex V-neck sweater in wave stitch,
with set-in sleeves and nrmly ribbed welts

** Suitable for knitters with some MEASUREMENTS 10th row: p.


previous experience 11th row: k.
Bust/Chest
12th row: k.2, *
from *
p. 2, k.6, rep. to last
82(87:92:97:102:107) cm.
MATERIALS 32(34:36:38:40:42) in.
4 sts., p. 2, k.2.

Yam 13th row: p. 2, * k.2, p. 6, rep. from * to last

Patons Clansman 4 ply


Length 4 sts., k.2, p. 2.
61(62:63:65:66:67) cm. 14th and 15th rows: as 12th and 13th.
9(9:10:10:11:11) x 50g. balls
24(24' 4:243/4:251^:26:26 V4) in. 16th row: as 12th.
Needles These 16 rows form the patt.
pair 2V4mm. Sleeve Seam
1 Cont. in patt. and shape sides by inc. 1 st.
42(43:44:46:47:47) cm.
1 pair SVimm. at each end of next row, then on every foil.
16'/*;{163/4:17V4:18:18>/^:18'/!) in.
14th row until there are 118(126:134:142:
150:158) sts,, incorporating extra sts. into
TENSION patt.
28sts. and 40 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square Cont. straight until work measures 43 cm.
over patt. on 3'/4mm. needles. If your ten- (16^/4 in.), not stretched, ending after a
sion square does not correspond to these row worked on wrong side.
measurements, adjust the needle size
Shape Armholes
used.
Cast off 5(6:7:8:9:10) sts. at beg. of next 2
**
rows.
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next 3(3:5:5:5:5)
ABBREVIATIONS rows, then on every alt. row until
k, = knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.= 96(100:106:110:116:120) sts. rem.
increase; dec. = decrease; beg. = begin(ning); Cont. without shaping until work
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = measures 61(62:63:65:66:67) cm., 24(24y4:
alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch 24y4:25'/i:26:26'/4) in. at centre, not
(transfer one stitch from left needle, knit- stretched, ending after a row worked on
uise unless otherwise stated, to right wrong side.
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. =
= following; = Shape Shoulders
pattern; foil. foils. follows;
Cast off 10(10:11:11:12:12) sts. at beg. of
mm = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.
next 4 rows, then 10(11:11:12:12:13) sts. at
= mch(es); St. St. = stocking stitch.
beg. of next 2 rows.
Cast off rem. sts.
BACK
Cast on 105(113:121:129:137:145) sts. with FRONT
2Hmm. needles. "*
Work as for back to
1st row: k.2, * p.l, k.l, rep. from * to last
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next 2(2:4:4:4:4)
St., k.l.
2nd row: k.l, * p.l, k.l, rep. from* to end.
These 2 rows form rib. Shape Neck
Cont. until work measures 7 cm. (2^4 in.), Next row: work 2 tog., patt. 50(53:54:57:
dec. 3 sts. during last row. [102(110:118: 60:63), turn.
126:134:142) sts.] Cont. on this group.
Change to S'/imm. needles. Dec. 1 St. at both edges on every right-side
1st row: k. row until 45(46:51:52:55:56) sts. rem.
^nti row: p. Cont. dec. at neck edge only on every
"r,l row: k. right-side row until 40(42:45:47:50:52) sts.
4th row: k.6, *
p. 2, k.6, rep. from * to end. rem., then on every foil. 4th row until
5th row: p. 6, * k.2, p. 6, rep. from ' to end. 30(31:33:34:36:37)sts, rem.
6th and 7th rows: as 4th and 5th. Cont. straight until front measures same
8th row: as 4th. as back to shoulder shaping, ending at
9th row: k. armhole edge.
''Wl^^
Shape Shoulder 17'/4:18:18Vt>:18'/i!) in., ending after similar Cont. in this way working 2 into each of
Cast off 10(10:11:11:12:12) sis. at beg. of patt. row as on back before armhole the 2 centre sts. of every even row, and
next and foil. alt. row. shaping. working all sts. into rib, until there are 24
Work 1 row. Cast off. Sts.
Rejoin yarn to sts. left for other side and Shape Sleeve Top Next row: rib.
work to match first side, reversing all Cast off 5(6:7:8:9:10) sts. at beg. of next 2 Next row: rib 12, turn and leave rem. sts.
shapings. rows. on a spare needle.
Work 4 rows straight. Cont. on these 12 sts. until strip fits up
SLEEVES Dec. 1 St. at each end of every right-side front edge and round to centre back of
row until 44 sts.rem., then on every row neck, allowing for rib to be a little
Cast on 55(57:59:61:63:65) sts. with
until 30 sts. rem. stretched.
2%mni. needles and work 7 cm. (2% in.)
Cast off. Cast off in rib.
in rib as on back, ending after a 1st row.
Rejoin yam to centre edge of rem. sts. and
Npifrou"; rib 3(4:4:2:10:2), 'inc. in next St.,

rib 7(11:4:6:2:4), rep. from * to last


NECKBAND work 2nd strip as first.

4(5:5:3:11:3) Sts,, inc. in next St., rib to end. Sew up shoulder seams.
(62(62:70:70:78:78) sts.] Cast on 2 sts. with 2%mm. needles.
Change to 3'/4mm. needles and patt. as on 1st row: p. 2.
MAKING UP
front, inc. 1 st. at each end of 17th row, 2nd row: (k.l, p.l) into first St., then (p.l, Omitting welt and cuffs, press lightly
then on every 6th row until there are
foil. k. 1) into next st. using a warm iron and damp cloth.
74(92:88:106:102:118) sts., then on every Srd rout: p.l, k.2, p.l. Sew up side and sleeve seams.
foil. 8th row until there are 92(98:104: 4th row: k.l, (p.l, k.l) into next St., (k.l, Set in sleeves.
110:116:122) sts., incorporating extra sts. p.l) into next St., k.l. Sew neckband in posiHon, slightly over-
into patt. 5thraw:p.\. k.l, p. 2, k.l, p.l. lapping edge of neckband over main part
Cont. straight until work measures 6th row: k.l, p.l, (k.l, p.l) into next St., and joining ends at back of neck.
approx. 42(43:44:46:47:47) cm., 16'/2(16%: (p.l, k.l) into next St., p.l, k.l. Press seams.

Moroccan, Multicoloured Waistcoat


Sleeveless waistcoat in ten-colour allover pattern incorporating Moroccan
motifs, with front and armhole borders in striped rib

*** Suitable for experienced knitters Length 3mm. needles and H.


only 62(63:65:66:67) cm. 1st row: with H, k. to end.
24y4(243/4:25y2:26:26'/4 in.) 2nd row: with A, p. to end.
MATERIALS 3rd row: with A, k. to end.
Yam TENSION 4lh row: as 2nd.
20 = 7 cm. (2y4 in.) over St. St. on 3mm. 5th row: as 3rd.
Natural Dye Company Wool sts.

Naturally dyed woollen yarn sold as pack needles. If your tension does not corres-
6th row: with F, p. to end.
including 5 handmade Dorset buttons pond to these measurements,
7th row: with G, k. to end.
adjust
(not photographed). Pack contains 75g. in the needle size used.
8th row: with D, p. to end.
9th row: with M, k. to end.
col. A, 50g. each in cols. F and M, 25g.
10th row: with M, p. to end.
each in cols. B, C, D, E, G, H, J. Cols, vary
according to dye ingredients: here A = ABBREVIATIONS 11th row: as 9th.
12th row: as 10th.
grey, B = white, C = gold, D = biscuit, E k.~knit; p. = purl; = stitch(es); inc.=
st(s).
= salmon pink, F = purple, G = rust, H = 13th row: with J, k. to end.
increase; dec. = decrease; beg. = begin(ning);
14th row: with D, p. to end.
mauve, M
= marled green, J = wine. rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. =
These 14 rows form patt.
Needles alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch
Cont. in patt. until work measures 39 cm.
pair 2'/4mm. (transfer one stitch from left needle, knit-
1 (15V4in.) from beg., ending with a p. row.
1 pair 3mm. wise unless otherwise stated, to right
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. =
Buttons
Shape Armholes
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows;
included
Keeping patt. correct, cast off at beg. of
in pack: 5 mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.
next and every row 5 sts. twice and 4 sts.
= inchfes); St. St. = stocking sHtch.
twice.
MEASUREMENTS Dec. at each end of next and every alt.
1 St.

Chest BACK row rem.


until 97(103:109:115:121) sts.
92(97:102:107:112) cm. Beg. striped patt. Cont. without shaping until armholes
36(38:40:42:44) in. Cast on 127(135:143:151:159) sts., with measure 23(24:26:27:28) cm. (9(9'/i:10'/4;
\
f^-^>^\s\
ilst row: 2J(0:1H, 3J:2J:0), * 3H, 3J, rep. 7(8:8:9:9) sts. 3 Hmes, and 7(6:8:7:9) sts.
from * to end. once.
32nd row: A.
33rd row: F. RIGHT FRONT
34th row: * 7M, 3A, rep. from * to last
Work as given for left front, reversing
8(2:6:0:4) sts., 8(2:6:0:4:)M.
patt. and all shapings.
35(;i row: 9(3:7:1:5)M, * 3A, 7M, rep. from
* to last 9 sts., 3A, 6M.
36(/i row: 2A, *1M, 9A, rep. from * to last
FRONT BORDER
6(0:4:8:2) sts., IM, 5A(0:1M, 3A:1M, Sew up shoulder and side seams.
7A:2A). Cast on 8 sts. with 2V4mm. needles and A.
37th row: 6(0:4:8:2)A, * IM, 9A, rep. from Work in k.l, p.l rib, working 4 rows A, 4
* to last 2 sts., IM, lA. rows F throughout.
38th row: 5M, * 3A, 7M, rep. from * to last Starting at centre of back, working towards
10'/!:11) in.) from beg., ending with a p. 3(7:1:5:9) sts., 3A(3A, 4M:1A:3A, 2M:3A, right front, sew on border as worked.
row. 6M). When bottom edge comer is reached,
Shape Shoulders 39th row: 1M(5M:2A, 7M:3M:7M), * 3A, mitre as foils.:
Cast off at beg. of next and every row 7M, rep. from * to last 7 sts., 3A, 4M.

40f;i row: H. * rib 6, turn, rib next row, rib 4, turn, rib
7(8:8:9:9) sts. 6 times and 7(6:8:7:9) sts.
twice. 41st row: IE, 2D(1D:3E, 2D:1E, 2D;1D), next row, rib 2, turn, rib 4, turn, rib next

Cast off rem. 41(43:45:47:49) sts.


* 4E, 2D, rep. from * to last 5 sts., 4E, ID. row, rib 6, turn, rib next row *, rib all sts.
42nd row: * 2D, 4E, rep. from * to last Cont. around borders, marking position
LEFT FRONT 2D(0:2D, 2E:2D:0).
2(0:4:2:0) sts., of 5 buttons on right front, and working
43rd row: G. buttonholes to correspond on left front as
Cast on 68(72:76:80:84) sts. with 3mm.
44th row: F. foUs.:
needles and G. Begin patt.
These 44 rows form patt. Isf row: work 3, cast off 3, work 1.
N B. ODD ROWS ARE
ALL K., ALL
Cont. in patt. until work measures same 2nd row: work 2, cast on 3, work 3.
EVEN ROWS ARE P.:
as back to underarm, ending with a p. Work mitre shaping as from * to * above on
1st row: G. row. lower left side comer.
2nd row: B. When borders meet at centre back, cast off
3riirow: C. Shape Annhole and Front
and sew border neatly tog.
4th row: B. Keeping patt. correct, cast off at beg. of
5th row: D. next and alt. row 7 sts. once, and 4 sts.
once.
ARMBANDS
6th row: ' 3E, 2G, rep. from * to last
3(2:1:0:4) sts., 3(2:1:0:4)E. Dec I St. at armhole edge on next and foil, Cast on 8 sts. with 2'/4mm. needles and A.
7th row: (2E,2G(1E, 2G:2G:1G:0)), * 3E, alt. row. 6(7:8:9:10) times, at the same time, Work in striped rib as for main border, to
2G, rep. from * to last 4 sts., 3E, IG. when armhole measures 4 cm. {V/i in.) fit round armhole.
8th row: F. from beg., shape front by dec. 1st. at front
9th row: G. edge on next and every foil. 3rd row until MAKING UP
10th row: H. 28(30:32:34:36) sts. rem.
Press under a damp cloth with warm iron.
nth row: (IB, 3M, 6E(2E:6E:1B, 3M, Cont. shaping until armhole
without
Sew on arm borders, and sew border ends
6E:2E)), 4M, IB, 6E, rep. from * to last
IB, measures same as back to shoulder, end-
neatly together.
10 4M, IB, 4E.
sts., IB, ing at armhole edge.
Neaten buttonhole edges.
12th row: 3E, * IB, 6M, IB, 4E, rep. from *
Shape Shoulder Press seams.
to last 5(9:1:5:9) sts., IB, 4M(1B, 6M, IB,
Cast off at beg. of next and every alt. row Sew on buttons.
1E:1B:1B, 4M:1B, 6M, IB, IE).
I3(;i row: (3B, 2M, IB, 2E(0:1M, IB, 2E:3B,

2M, IB, 2E:0)), * IB, 2M, 4B, 2M, IB, 2E,


rep. from * to end.
Uth row: 2B, 2M, IB, 4E, IB, 2M, rep.
from * to last 8(0:4:8:0) sts., 2B, 2M, IB,
3E(0;2B, 2M:2B, 2M, IB, 3E:0).
15th row: 2E(0:1M, IB, 2E:2E:0), * IB, 2M,
IB, 2E, rep. from * to end.
16th row: 3E, IB, 2M, 2B, 2M, IB, 4E, IB,
rep. from * to last 4(8:0:4:8) sts., 2M,
2B(2M, 2B, 2M, IB, 1E:0:2M, 2B:2M, 2B,
2M, IB, IE).
Uth row: as 11th.
ISth row: G.
19th row: F.
20th row: 3A, IB, rep. from * to end.

21st row: ID, IB, lA, IB, rep. from * to


end.
22nd row: as 20th.
23rd row: M.
24th row: F.
25th row: B.
26th row: C.
27th row: B.
28th raw: F.
29i;i row: G.
iOth raw: IH, '
3J, 3H, rep. from * to last
1(5:3:1:5) sts., 1](3J, 2H:3J:1J:3J, 2H).
Jacquard Rib Sleeveless Sweater wm
Fine, lightweight sleeveless sweater in simple, patterned rib,
with round neck and ribbed hem, neck and armhole welts

* Suitable for knitters with some 6th row: p. 4(5:6:7:8), * k.3, p.l, k.2, p.6,
previous experience k.2, p.l, k.3, p. 4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to
end.
MATERIALS 7th row: k.4(5:6:7:8), *
p.3, k.l, p.l, k.8,
p.l, k.l, p.3, k. 4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to
Yam
end.
Sunbeam 3 plv
8th row: p.4(5:6:7:8), *
k.3, p.l, k.l, p.8,
8(8:9:9:10) x 25g. balls
k.l, p.l, k.3, p. 4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to
Needles end.
1 pair 2mm. 9th row: k.4(5:6:7:8), * p.2, k.l, p.l, k.lO,
1 pair 3mm. p.l, k.l, p. 2, k.4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to
end.
MEASUREMENTS 10th row: p.4(5:6:7:8), * k.2, p.l, k.l, p.lO,
k.l, p.l, k.2, p. 4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to
Chest
end.
87(92:97:102:107) cm.
nth row: as 9th row.
34(36:38:40:42) m.
22lh row: as 10th row.
Length I3(;i row: k. 4(5:6:7:8), ' p.l, k.l, p.l, k.4,
61(61:62:64:64) cm. p.4, k.4, p.l, k.l, p.l, k.4(5:6:7:8), rep.
24(24:24V4:25:25) in. from * to end.
14th row: p.4(5:6:7:8), '
k.l, p.l, k.l, p.4,
TENSION k.'t, p.4, k.l, p.l, k.l, p.4(5:6:7:8), rep.
from * to end.
36 sts. and 40 rows =
10 cm. (4 in.) square
25Hi, 17th ami 19th rows: as 13th row.
over part, on 3mm. needles. If your ten-
Uth, 18th and 20th rows: as I4th row.
sion square does not correspond to these
21st and 23rd rows: as 9th row.
measurements, adjust the needle size
22nd and 24th rows: as 10th row.
used.
25th row: as 7th row.
26th row: as 8th row.
27th row: as 5th row.
ABBREVIATIONS
2Sth row: as 6th row.
k.= knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.= 29th row: as 3rd row.
increase; dec. = decrease; beg.=begin(ning); 30th row: as 4th row.
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = 31st row: as 1st row.
alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch 32nd row: as 2nd row.
(transfer one stitch from left needle, knit- These 32 rows form patt.
wise unless otherwise stated, to right Work until back measures 40(40:40:41:41)
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt, = cm. (15V4(153'4:15-%:16:16) in.) from beg.,
pattern; foU. =
following; foils. = follows; ending with a wrong side row.
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.
= Shape Armholes
inch(es); st.st. = stocking stitch.
Cast off 10(11:12:13:14) sts. at beg. of next
2 rows.
BACK 2nd row: p. 4(5:6:7:8), * k.2, p.l, k.4, p.4,
Now dec. each end of next row,
1 St. at
Cast on 158(166:174:182:190) sts. with k.4, p.l, k.2, p. 4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to
and then every alt. row unKl 116(122:128:
end.
2mm. needles. 134:140) sts. rem.
ls( row: ' p. 2, k.2, rep. from * to last 2 sts., 3rd row: k.4(5:6:7:8), *
p.2, k.l, p.3, k.6, Work until armholes measure 21(21:22:
p.2. p.3, k.l, p.2, k.4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to 23:23) cm. (8V4(8'/i:8'/!:9:9) in.) measured
2nd row: ' k.I, p.2, rep. from* to last 2 sts., end. straight, ending with a wrong side row.
k.2. Rep. 1st and 2nd rows for 9 cm. (3'/; 4th raw: p.4(5:6:7:8), ' k.2, p.l, k.3,
p.6.
in.), ending with 2nd row. k.3, p.l, k.2, p.4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to Shape Shoulders and Neck Border
Change to 3mm. needles and patt. end. Cast off 12(13:14:15:16) sts. at beg. of next
Is( row: k. 4(5:6:7:8), ' p.2, k.l, p.4, k.4, 5th row: k.4(5:6:7:8), * p.3, k.l, p.2, k.6, 6 rows.
p.4, k.l, p.2, k. 4(5:6:7:8), rep. from * to p.2, k.l, p.3, k.4(5:6:7:8), rep. from ' to Change to 2mm. needles and cont. for
end. end. neck border:
lu-
ti):

mi,.
Shape Shoulder
Cast off 12(13:14:15:16) sts. at beg. of next
row, and then the foil. alt. row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off 12(13:14:13:16) rem. sts.
Leave centre 20 sts. on a st. holder, rejoin
yam to neck edge of rem. sts. and patt. to
end of row.
Work 1 row.
Cast off 3 sts. at beg. of next row, and then
the 3 foil. alt. rows. Complete to match
first side, working 1 row more, to end at

armhole edge, before shaping shoulder.


Neck Border
With 2mm. needles and right side of work
facmg, k. up 42(42:42:44:44) sts. down left
side of front neck edge, 20 sts. from st.
holder, and 42(42:42:44:44) sts. up right
side of neck.
Is( row: k.l, p.2, * k.2, p.2, rep. from * to
the last St., k.l.
2nd row: p.l, k.2, ' p.2, k.2, rep. from * to
the last St., p.l.
Rep. 1st and 2nd rows 5 times more.
Cast off in rib.

MAKING UP AND ARMHOLE


BORDERS
Press each piece lightly, foUowmg mstruc-
Is* row: p.l, k.2, * p.2, k.2, rep. from * to (5(5:5'/^:5V4:5%) in.) measured on tions on ball band.
last St., p.l. straight, ending with a wrong side row. Sew up shoulder and neck border seams.
2nd row: k.l, p.2, * k.2, p.2, rep. from * to
last St., k.l. Shape Neck Armhole Borders
Rep. 1st and 2nd rows 5 times more. Next row: patt. 48(51:54:57:60) sts., turn, With 2mm needles and right side of work
.

Cast off in rib. leaving rem. sts. on spare needle. faang, k. up 176(176:184:192:196) sts.
Cont. on these sts. round armhole edge.
Cast off 3 sts. at beg. of next row, and then Work 12 rows in rib as for front neck bor-
FRONT the 3 foil. alt. rows. der.
Follow instructions for back until armhole Cont. on rem. 36(39:42:45:48) sts. until Cast off in rib.
shaping has been completed. Work until armhole measures same as back, ending Se'v up side seams.
armholes measure 13(13:14:15:15) cm. at armhole edge. Press seams.

Diagonal Rib Slipover


V-neck, sleeveless slipover in fine yarn, with shaped armholes and
double-rib-pattern welts

* Suitable for knitters uith some MEASUREMENTS over patt. on 3V4mm. needles. If vour ten-
previous experience sion square does not correspond to these
Chest
92(97:102:107:112) cm. measurements, adjust the needle size
MATERIALS 36(38:40:42:44) in. used.

Yam Length
ABBREVIATIONS
Lister-Lee Motoravia 4 ply 61(61:64:64:65) cm.
x 50g. baUs 24(24:25:25:251/4) in.
k.= knit; p. = purl; st(s).=stitch(es): inc.=
4(4:5:5:6)
increase; dec. =decrease; beg. = begin(ning);
Needles rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; =
1 pair 2'-'4mm.
TENSION alternate; tog. = together; =
alt.
si. slip stitch
1 pair 3' '4mm. 14 sts. and 18 rows = 5 cm. (2 in.) square (transfer one stitch from left needle, krut-
wise unless otherwise stated,
hand = continue; patt. =
needle.); cont.
to right *-
pattern; = following; foils. = follows;
foil.

mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.


= inch{es); sl.st = stocking stitch; si. IK.
= slip one stitch knitwise; si. IP. = slip
one stitch purlwise; y.fwd. = yarn for-
ward; y.bk. = yam back.

BACK
*
Cast on 128(136:144:152:160) sts. with
2'/4mm. needles and work in rib as foils.:
*
Ist row (right side): * k.2, p. 2, rep. from
to end.
2nd row: as 1st row.
Rep. these two rows until work measures I

10 cm. (4 in.). Change to S'Amm. needles


and work throughout as foils.:
in patt.
Istrow.kA, *sl.lK., k.7, rep. from 'to last
7sts., sl.lK., k.6.
2nd row: p.6, * y.bk., sl.lP., y.fwd., p.7,

rep. from * to last 2 sts., y.bk., si. IP.,

y.fwd., p.l.
3rd row: k.2, * sl.lK., k.7, rep. from * to
last 6 sts., si. IK., k.5.
4th row: p.5, * y.bk., si. IP., y.fwd., p.7,
rep. from * to last 3 sts., y.bk., si. IP.,

y.fwd., p. 2.
5()iroK);k.3,*sl.lK., k.7, rep. from* to last I

5 sts., sl.lK., k.4.

6th row: p. 4, * y.bk., si. IP., y.fwd., p.7, I

rep. from * to last 4 sts., y.bk., si. IP.,


y.fwd., p. 3.
7lh row: k.4, * si. IK., k.7, rep. from * to I

last 4 sts., si. IK., k.3.

8th row: p. 3, * y.bk., si. IP., y.fwd., p.7, y.fwd., p.6.


rep. from * to last 5 sts., y.bk., si. IP., Uth row: ' k.7., si. IK., rep from * to end.
y.fwd., p. 4. 14th row: * y.bk., si. IP., y.fwd., p.7, rep.
9th row: k.5, * si. IK., k.7., rep. from * to from * to end.
last 3 sts., si. IK., k.2. 15th row: * si. IK., k.7, rep. from * to end.
*
10th row: p. 2., * y.bk., si. IP., y.fwd., p.7, 16th row: p.7., y.bk., si. IP., y.fwd., rep.
rep. from * to last 6 sts., y.bk., si. IP., from * to end.
y.fwd., p.5.
These 16 rows form the patt.
nth row: k.6, * si. IK., k.7, rep. from * to
last 2 sts., si. IK., k.l. Cont. until back measures 33(33:36:36:36)
12th row: p.l,*y.bk., si. IP., y.fwd., p.7, cm. (13(13:14:14:14) in.) from beg., ending
rep. from * to last 7 sts., y.bk., si. IP., with a wrong side row.
Shape Annholes rem. sts. on a spare needle. Tc. 64(62:64:66:68) sts. up right front and k.
Cast off 10 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows, dec. Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and ever\- across 52(>4:56:58:60) sts. at back.
1 St. at both ends of next and everv foil. alt. foil. alt. row until 20(23:26:28:30) sts. rem'. [180(180:184:188:1%) sts.]
row 7(7:7:9:9) times. Cont. straight until front measures same Is( mv: (k.2, p.2) 28(28:29:30:31) times,

(92(100:108:114:120) sts.]
** as back to shoulder shaping, ending with k.2, p.2tog., p.2 (centre sts), p.2 tog., *

Work straight
until back measures a wrong side row. k.2, p.2, rep.from * 14(14:14:14:15) more
60(60:62:62:63) cm. {23^H23V2:2iW.2-i---i: times. Work 11 more rows m
rib, dec. each

24^4) in), ending with a wTong side row. Shape Shoulder side of centre 2 sts. on every row.
Cast off 6(7:8:9:10) sts. at beg. of next 2 alt. Cast off looselv in rib.
Shape Shoulders rows.
Cast off 6(7:8:9:10) sts. at beg. of next 4 Cast off 8(9:10:10:10) sts. at beg. of next
rows. row. ARMHOLE BAND
Cast off 8(9:10:10:10) sts. at beg. of next 2 onto a safeb." pin for neck-
Slip centre 2 sts. Sew up left shoulder seam.
rows. band, rejoin yam
to rem. sts. and work With 2^/4mm. needles, and right side
Put rem. 52(54:56:58:60) sts. onto a St. other half of front to match, reversing facing, pick up and k. 152(152:152:152:158)
holder or a spare needle. shapings. sts. around armhole and work in k.2., p.2
rib for 12rows.
Cast off looselv in rib.
NECKBAND
Work as for back from " to **.
Join right shoulder seam.
Work 4(4:4:0:0) rows straight. MAKING UP
With 2^'4mm. needles and right side
Shape Neck facing, pick up and k. 62(62:62:62:66) sts. Press as advised on ball band.
Work 45(49:53:55:59) sts., turn, leaving down left front, k. across 2 sts. left on pin. Sew up neckband seam and side seams.

Finely Patterned Polo-neck Sweater 1


Long, loose sweater with generous raglan sleeves, ribbed welts
and polo collar, in stocking stitch with patterned stripes

* Suitable for knitters with some Lengtii increas(ing). dec =decreas(ing); beg,=
prevaous experience 60(63:66:69:72) cm. begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. =
233/4(243/4:26:27:28V4) in. repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together;
MATERIALS Sleeve Seam si. = slip (transfer one stitch from left

Yam 46 cm. needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated,


Lister-Lee Moloravia 4 ply to right hand needle), cont. = continue;

11(12:12:13:14) X 50g. balls patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. =

TENSION follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi-


Needles metres; in. = inches; st. st. = stocking St.:
pair of 2V4mm. 30 sts. and 40 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
1
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.:
1 pair of 3mm. over patt. on 3mm. needles. If your every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. =
1 set of double-pointed 2V4mm. tension square does not correspond to decreases; p.s.s.o. = pass the si. St. over.
4 St. holders these measurements, adjust the needle
size used. BACK
MEASUREMENTS with
Cast on 160(168:176:184:192) sts.
Chest 2V4mm. needles.
92(97:102:107:112) cm. ABBREVIATIONS Work 8 cm. (3V4 in.) in k.l, p.l rib.
36(38:40:42:44) in. k =knit, p =purl. st(s).: :stitch(es): mc.; Change to 3mm. needles and patt.
1st row (right side): k.3,
' k. into front and sts., k.2 tog., work until there are 28 sts. Shape Raglan Top
*
back of each of next 2 sts., k.6, rep. from on needle (not counting inc. sts.), turn. Cast off 5 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
to last 5 sts, k. into front and back of each Finish this side first. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next 7(2:9:4:3)
of next 2 sts., k.3. Work 1 row. rows.
2nd row: p.3, *
p. 2 tog. twice, p.6, rep. 3rd row: k.l, k. twice into each of next 2 Work 1(0:1:0:1) row, ending with 2nd
from to last 7 sts., p. 2 tog. twice, p.3. sts., k.2 tog., work to last 2 sts., k.2 tog. patt. row.
Rep. last 2 rows until 6 sts. rem., ending Now work as for back from * until
with a p. row. 18(22:16:20:22) sts. rem.
Next row: k.l, k. twice into each of next 2 Leave sts. on holder.
sts., k.3 tog.
Next row: p.l, p. 2 tog. twice, p.l.
Next row: k.l, k. twice into next St., k.2. COLLAR
Next row: p. 2 tog. twice, p.l. Sew up raglan seams.
Next row: k.l, k.2 tog. With right side of work facing and
Cast off. double-pointed needles, k. up sts. round
SI. centre 20(22:24:26:28) sts. onto holder. neck as foils.: (k.l, p.l) across 18(22:16:
Rejoin wool to rem. sts. and work to
20:22) sts. of left sleeve, k. up 30 sts.
correspond with first side. down side of neck, (k.l, p.l) across
20(22:24:26:28) sts. on holder at front, k.
up 30 sts. up side of neck, (k.l, p.l) across
SLEEVES 18(22:16:20:22) sts. of right sleeve and
Cast on 80( 1:96) sts. with 2V4n across 48(50:52:54:56) sts. of back neck.
needles. 1164(176:168:180:188) sts.]
Work 8 cm. (3'/i in.) in k.l, p.l rib. Work in rounds of k.l, p.l rib for 15 cm.
Change to 3mm. needles and patt. as for (5% in.).

back. Cast off loosely in rib.

Work 4 rows.
Inc. 1 St. at each end of next and every 4th
row until there are 132(138:144:150:156)
Sts.,taking inc. sts. into patt.
MAKING UP
Work straight until sleeve measures 46 Press lightly, avoiding rib.
cm. (18 in.), ending with a 2nd patt. row. Sew up side and sleeve seams.

These 2 rows form. patt.


NB When counting sts., disregard the
extra sts. inc. in 1st patt. row.
Work in patt. until back measures
35(37:38:39:41) cm. (13%(14>/i!:15:15V4:16)
in.), ending with a 2nd patt. row.

Shape Raglans
Cast off 5 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next 5 rows.
Work 1 row.
9th row: k.l, k. twice into each of next 2

sts., k.2 tog., work to last 5 sts., sl.l, k.l,


p.s.s.o., k. twice into each of next 2 sts.,

k.l.
10th row: work to end, keeping patt.
correct.
Rep. last 2 rows until 48(50:52:54:56) sts.
rem.
Leave sts. on holder.

Work as for back until 78(80:82:84:86) sts.


rem., ending with a p. row.

Shape Neck
3sf row: k.l, k. twice into each of next 2
Twist-riband Cable Sweater
Round-neck, cable and twist-rib-pattern sweater with
mm
set-in sleeves,
twist-rib welts and neckband
Suitable for knitters with some 5rd to 6th rows: rep. 1st and 2nd rows
previous experience twice more each.
7th row: beg. with k 1 t.b.l., work 12(8:12:
MATERIALS 8) sts. in twist rib, * si. next 4 sts. onto

Yam cable needle and leave at front of work,


Hunter Shetland 2 plv k.4, k.4 from cable needle, beg. with p.l,
x 60g. hanks'
7(7:7:8) twist rib next 7 sts., ' rep. from * to * to
last 5(1:5:1) sts., twist rib to end.
Needles 8th row: as 2nd.
1 pair 2^4mm. These 8 rows form patt.
1 pair 3^4mm- Rep. these 8 patt. rows 13(14:14:15) times
1 cable needle more, then work rows 1 to 4 inclusive
St. holder 1(0:1:0) times more.
MEASUREMENTS Shape Annholes
Keeping patt. correct, cast off 6 sts. at
Chest
beg- of next 2 rows.
92(97:102:107) cm.
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows.
36(38:40:42) in.
Now dec. 1 st, at beg. of every row until
Length 118(127:131:142) sts. rem.
"
60(61:62:64) cm. Cont. straight in patt., working beg. and
23M!(24:24Vi:25) in. end 10(7:9:7) sts. of each row in twist rib
until a total of 214(22:22V2:23) patts.
Sleeve Seam
have been worked.
48(50:51:51) cm.
19(19'^:20:20) in. Shape Neck
Work 52(56:58:63) sts., him.
TENSION Work on these sts. first.
30 sts. and 36 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square Cast off 4(5:5:6) sts. at beg. of next row.
over slightly stretched patt. on 3Vimm. Cast off 4(4:4:5) sts. at beg. of next 2 alt
needles. If your tension square does not rows.
correspond to these measurements, adjust Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of foil. 2 alt. rows,
the needle size used. ending at armhole edge. [36(39:41:43)
sts.j

Shape Shoulder
ABBREVIATIONS Cast off 12(13:13:14) sts. at beg. of next
1^ =knil, p =purl. st(5) =stitch(es): inc = row and on the foil. alt. row.

[ncreas(ing): dec. = decreas(ing): beg.= Work 1 row, thus ending at armhole


begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. = edge. Inc. 1 St. at each end of next and every
repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together; Cast off rem. 12(13:15:15) sts. foil. 6th row until there are 114(118:118:
si. = slip (transfer one
from left stitch SI. centre 14(15:15:16) sts. onto holder for 122) sts.
needle, knitw^ise unless otherwise stated, neck. N.B. Incorporate extra sts. into patt., after
to righthand needle); cont. = continue; Rejoin wool to rem. 52(56:58:63) sts., and one extra cable appears at each side,
patt. = foil. = following; foils. =
pattern; work to match left side. work rem. inc. sts. in twist rib only.
follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi- Cont. straight in patt. until work
metres; in. = inches; st. St. = stocking St.: BACK measures 48(50:51:51) cm. 19(19>/t!:20:20)
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.: Work '*.
in. or required length.
as for front to
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. =
Cont. straight in patt. until 22i^(23:23M!: Shape Top
decreases; t.b.l. = through back of loop.
24) patts. have been worked. Cast off 6 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
Work 2 more rows. Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of every row until
FRONT 42(46:46:50) sts. rem.
Shape Shoulders
Cast on 144(150:158:164) sts. with Cast off
Cast off 12(13:13:14) sts. at beg. of next 4
2V4mm. needles.
rows.
Work 26 rows in k.l t.b.l., p.l, twist rib.
Cast off 12(13:15:15) sts. at beg of next 2
NECKBAND
Next row: work in twrist rib to last 2 sts.,
rows. Sew up shoulder seam.
left
k.2 tog. [143(149:157:163) sts.)
Leave rem. 46(49:49:56) sts. on holder for With 2%mm. needles pick up and k.46
Next TOW. beg. with a p. St., twrist rib
back of neck. (49:49:56) sts.from back of neck, 32 sts.
15(11:15:11) sts., inc. in next St., twist
from shaped left front neck edge, 14(15:
rib 13 sts. , rep. from * to * to last
SLEEVES 15:16) sts. from centre front and 32 sts.
15(11:15:11) sts., inc. in next St., twist rib
from shaped right front neck edge, [124
to end. [152(159:167:174) sts.j Cast on 64(68:68:72) sts. with 2%mm. (128:128:136) sts.j
Change to 3-^'Amm. needles. needles.
Work rows in twist rib.
13
Work in rib and cable patt. as foils.: Work 31 rows in twist rib.
Cast off in twist rib.
1st row: beg. with k.l t.b.l., work 12(8:12: Next row: working in twist rib, ire. 8 sts.
8) sts. in twist rib, k.8, beg. with p.l, evenly across row. [72(76:76:80) sts.j
twist rib next 7 sts., * rep. from * to ' to Change to 3^/4mm. needles and work in
MAKING UP
last 20(16:20:16) sts., k.8, beg. with p.l, patt. as foils: Sew up right shoulder seam, including
twist rib to end. 1st row: beg. with k.l t.b.l., twist rib 2(4: neckband.
2nd row: beg. with p.l, twist rib first 12(8: * beg. p.l, twist rib 7, k.8,
4:6) sts., k.8, Sew up side and sleeve seams.
12:8) sts., p.8, beg. with k.l t.b.l., twist *, rep from * to * to last 2(4:4:6) sts., Set in sleeves.
rib next 7 sts., ' rep. from * to *, to last beg. with p.l, twist rib to end. Turn neckband in half onto wrong side
20(16:20:16) sts., p.8, beg. with k.l t.b.l., This row sets patt. and stitch.
twist rib to end. With sts. as set, patt. 7 rows as for front. Press lightly.
Traditional/ Shaped Waistcoat U
Firmly shadow-ribbed waistcoat with pockets and shaped hemline
has mitred front border, sleeve and pocket borders in tubular rib

** Suitable for knitters with some 2nd row: p. Rep. last 2 rows until there are 40 sts.,
previous experience These 2 rows form patt. taking inc. sts. into patt.
Work straight in patt. for 8 rows. Next row: k. twice into first St., work to
MATERIALS Shape Sides
end.
Next row: cast on 6 sts., p. to end.
Yam Inc. 1 St. at each end of next and every foil.
Rep. last 2 rows 3 times more. (68 sts.)
Patons Clansman 4 ply 4th row until there are 145(153:161:169)
Next row: work to end.
7(7:8:9) x 50g. balls. sts., taking inc. sts. into patt.
Nfx(rou): cast on 5(1 1:17:23) sts., p. to end.
Work straight in patt. until back measures
Needles [73(79:85:91) sts.)
30 cm. (lP/4 in.), ending with right side
1 pair S'/imm. Place marker at end of last row.
facing.
Work straight measures
in patt. until front
Buttons
Shape Annholes 9 cm. (3'/2 in.) from marker, ending with
5
Cast off 6(7:8:9) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. a wrong side row.
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every
MEASUREMENTS foU. alt. row until 115(121:123:129) sts.
Place Pocket Lining
Next row: pan. 14(17:20:23), cast off next 45
Chest rem.
sts., patt to end.
97(102:107:112) cm. Work straight until armhole measures
Next row: work to cast off sts., in place of
38(40:42:44) in. 24(26:27:28) cm. (9',^(10V4:10>/!:n) in.),
these p. across sts. of pocket bning, p. to
ending with right side facing.
Length end.
54(56:57:58) cm. Shape Shoulders Work straight in patt. until side front from
21'/4(22:22i/4:22%) in. Cast off 6 sts. at beg. of next 10(6:4:2) rows, marker upwards, matches back to arm-
then 7 sts. at beg. of foil. 0(4:6:8) rows. hole, ending with a right side row.
TENSION Cast off rem. 55(57:57:61) sts.
Shape Armhole and Front Slope
30 sts. and 40 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square Next row: cast off 6(7:8:9), work to end.
over patt. on 3'/4mm. needles. If your ten-
POCKET LININGS (2)
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every
sion square does not correspond to these Cast on 45 sts. and work in st.st. for 9 cm. foil. alt. row until 47(52:53:58) sts. rem.

measurements, adjust the needle size (3'/^ in.), ending with a k. row. Work 1 row.
used. Leave sts. on a spare needle. Cont. dec. 1 st. at front slope on every alt.
row until 46(49:50:49) sts. rem.
RIGHT FRONT Work 1 row.
ABBREVIATIONS Dec. 1 St. at front slope on next and every
Cast on 7 sts. and work 2 rows in patt. as
foil. 4th row until 30(32:33:34) sts. rem.
k. = knit;p, = purl; st(s)- = stitch(es); inc.= for back.
Work straight until armhole matches back
increase; dec. = decrease: beg. = begin(ning): 3rd row: k. twice into first St., work to last
to shoulder, ending with a right side row.
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = St., k. twice into last st.

alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch 4th row: p. twice into first St., work to end. Shape Shoulder
(transfer one stitch from left needle, knit- Cast off 6 sts. at beg. of next and foil.

wise unless otherwise stated, to right rows. Work 1 row.


3(2:1:0) alt.
hand needle); cont. = continue; patt. = Cast off 7 sts. at beg. of foil. 0(1:2:3) alt.
pattern; loll. = following; foils. = follows; rows. Work 1 row.
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in. Cast off rem. 6(7:7:7) sts.
= inch(es); st.st. = stocking stitch; tw.2 =
twist 2: k. 2nd St., then front
into front of LEFT FRONT
of first St. on left-hand needle, and si. 2
Work as for right front, reversing shap-
sts. needle tog.; y.fwd. =
off yam for-
ings.
ward; y.bk. = yam back; si. IP = si. 1 St.

purlwise.
N.B. The stitch used for the main part has
MAKING UP AND BORDERS
a tendency to pull sideways and must be Block and press, following instructions on
pressed straight when the garment is ball band.
firushed. Sew up shoulder seams.
Sew up side seams.
BACK Front Border
Cast on 121(127:133:139) sts. and work in Cast on 16 sts. and work as foils.:
patt. as foils.: ls( row: * k.l, y.fwd., si. IP, y.bk., rep.
js( row: k.l, " (tw.2) twice, p.l, k.l, rep. from to end.
from to end. Rep. this row throughout.
^t>-^

Work straight until border, starting at


right side seam, fits along right front edge
from side to point.

Work mitre
Is( row:
2nd and erm/
3rd row:
5th row:
work

work
work
to last 2 sts., turn.
alt. row: work
to last 4 sts., turn.
to last 6 sts., turn.
Cont. in this way, working 2 sts. less on
to end.

r
r ^
every alt. row until 2 sts, rem.
Now work 2 sts. more on every alt. row
until all sts. are worked.
Work straight until strip fits up to marker.

Work half mitre


1st work to last 6 sts., turn.
row:
2nd row: work to end.
ird row: work to last 12 sts., turn.
4th row: work to end.
5th row: work to last 6 sts., turn.
6th row: work to end.
Work straight until strip fits up front to
start of front slope shaping.
Work half mitre again.
Work straight until strip fits around to
centre back of neck.
Cast
Work 2nd
off.
front border to match, beg, at
c
right sideseam and working across lower
edge of back, before working around
front. Mark the positions of 5 buttons be-
tween half mitres on right front, with
lowest button 3 cm. (IV4 in.) above lower
half mitre, and work buttonholes as
foils.:
3sf roui. work6, castoff4sts., work to end.
Next row: patt. to cast off sts., cast on 4,
patt. to end.
Complete to match first border.
Annhole Border
Cast on 14 sts, and work in patt. as for
front border until border fits around arm-
hole when very slightly stretched. Cast
off.

Pocket edge and Finishing


Cast on 16 sts. and work in patt. as given
for front border unfil strip fits along
^
pocket cast off sts. when slightly stretch-
ed. Cast off.
Stitch sides of pocket edges neatly to right
side of work, and pocket linings to wrong
side.
Sew annhole borders around armholes.
Sew front borders to waistcoat, allowing
e
them to overlap main work slightly to give
a neat finish.
Sew on buttons.

y
Sleeveless Pullover in Brick Stitch
Hip-length, sleeveless pullover with V-neck in brick stitch with
garter stitch neck border and bias, garter stitch sleeve borders

* Suitable for knitters with some with a 2nd row.


previous experience Next row: rib 4(8:2:10), m.l, (rib 6(5:5:4),
m.l) 20(23:26:29) times, rib to end.
MATERIALS [149(155:161:167) sts.]
Change to 3V'4mm. needles.
Sirdar Country Style 4 ply K. 1 row.
4(4:5:5) X 50g. balls Cont. in patt.:
*
Needles Is( row (right side): * p. 5, k.l, rep. from
1 pair 2V4mm. to last 5 sts., p. 5.

1 pair 3V4mm. 2nd row: k.5, * p.l, k.5, rep. from * to end.
3rd and 5th rows: as 1st.
4th and 6th rows: as 2nd.
MEASUREMENTS 7th row: p. 2, * k.l, p. 5, rep. from * to last 3
Chest sts., k.l, p.2.

97(102:107:112) cm. 8th row: k.2, p.l, * k.5, p.l, rep. from * to

38(40:42:44) in. last 2 sts., k.2.


9th and 11th rows: as 7th.
Length
10th and 12th rows: as 8th.
59(61:63:65) cm.
These 12 rows form patt.
23y4(24:24y4:25V^) in.
Cont. straight in patt. until back
measures 38(39:40:41) cm. (15(15y4:15y4:
TENSION 16) in.) from cast-on edge, ending with a
***
28sts.and 36 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square wrong side row.
over patt. with 3V4mm. needles. If your Shape Annholes
tension square does not correspond to Cast off 8(10:11:12) sts. at beg. of next 2
these measurements, adjust the needle rows.
size used. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every
foil. alt. row until 117(121:125:129) sts.
rem.
ABBREVIATIONS Cont. on rem. sts. in patt. until armholes
measure 21(22:23:24) cm. (8y4(8V^:9:9V<!)
k =knit, p =purl, st(s) =slitch(es): mc = in.) from beg. of armhole shaping, end-
mcreas(mg), dec -decreas(ing). beg -
ing vth a wrong side row.
begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. =
repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together; Shape Shoulders
si. = slip (transfer one stitch from left Cast off 18(19:20:21) sts. at beg. of next 2
needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated, rows.
to right hand needle.); cont. = continue; Cast off 18(18:17:17) sts. at beg. of foil. 2
patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. = rows.
follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi- Cast off rem. 45(47:51:53) sts.
metres; = inches; st. st. = stocking St.:
in.
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter st.:
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. =
decreases; ml = make 1 St.: pick up
horizontal loop lying before next st. and Work as for back from ** to *'
k. into back of it.
Shape Armholes
Cast off 8(10:11:12) sts. at beg. of next 2
BACK rows.
" Cast on 128(131:134:137) sts. with Dec. 1 St. at each end of next row and foil.
2 alt. rows, then work 1 row. [127(129:
2-V4mm. needles and work in rib as foils.:
133:137) sts.I
1st row (nghl side): ' k.2, p.l, rep. from * to
last 2 sts., k.2. Shape Neck
2nd row: p.l, ' k.l, p. 2, rep, from to end. *
Next row: patt. 2 tog., patt. 61(62:64:66)
Rep. these 2 rows until rib measures 8 sts.,turn, leave rem. sts. on a spare
cm. (3V4 in.) from cast-on edge, ending needle.
^
Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and every NECKBAND ARMHOLE BANDS
foil. 3rd row 22(23:25:26) times in all, AT
THE SAME TIME Sew up shoulder seams. Cast on 12 sts. with 2y<imm. needles and
cent, to shape armhole
Cast on 1 St. with 2y4mm needles. k. 1 row.
until 8(7:7:7) decs, in all have been
worked. (36(37:37:38) sts.]
Js( row (nght side): k.l. Work as foils.:
2nd row. k. into front and back of st. Is( row: inc. 1 St., k.9, k.2 tog.
Work straight on rem. sts. until the same
3rd row: k.2. 2nd row: k.2 tog., k. to last St., m.l, k.l.
number of rows have been worked as for
4th row: inc. 1 St., k.l. Rep. these 2 rows until bias band fits
back to shoulder shaping, ending at
Cont. in g. St., inc. 1 st. at same edge on armhole when slightly stretched.
armhole edge.
every alt, row until there are 12 sts. Cast off.
Shape Shoulder Work straight on all sts. in g. St. until Make another band in the same way.
Cast off 18(19:20:21) sts. at beg. of next band fits left side of neck to centre back
row. neck, with point to centre front, and MAKING UP
Work 1 row. band slightly stretched.
Using a flat seam, neatly sew on armhole
Cast off rem. sts. Count number of rows worked on all sts.,
bands.
Return to sts. on spare needle, cast off and work that number of rows again.
yam and Sew up side and armhole band seams.
centre St., rejoin complete right Dec. 1 St. at shaped edge on every alt. row
half of neck line as left half, reversing all until 1 St. rem.
Sew on neckband with a flat seam.
shapings.
Do not press.
Fasten off.

Cable and Rib Sweater IS^S


Chunky sports sweater with set-in sleeves, knitted in alternating bands
of cable stitch and ribbing

** Suitable for knitters with some ; dec. = decrease; t>eg. = begin(ning);


previous experience rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. =
alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch
MATERIALS (transfer one stitch from left needle, knit-
wise unless otherwise stated, to right
Yam
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. =
Jaeger Luxury Spun DK
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows;
11(11:12:12:13) x 50g. balls.
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.
Needles = inch(es); st.st. = stocking stitch; p.f.b.
1 pair 3mm. = p. into front and back of ext St.; ClOB =
1 pair 3%mm. cable 10 back: si. next 5 sts. onto cable
1 cable needle needle, leave at back, k.5, then k.5 from
cable needle.
MEASUREMENTS
Chest BACK
92(97:102:107:112) cm. Cast on 117(127:135:145:153) sts. with
36(38:40:42:44) in. 3mm. needles and work in single rib beg.
Length and ending right side rows with p.l and
65(66:67:68:69) cm.
wrong side rows with k.l.
Cont. until work measures 8 cm. (3V4 in.)
25'/i(26:26'/4:263/4:27y4) in.
from beg., ending with a right side row.
Sleeve Seam Inc. rou'; (k.l, p.l) 8(9:11:12:11)
times, k.l,
48(48:49:49:50) cm. * p.f.b. 5 times, (k.l, p.l) 10(11:11:12:14)
183/4(18y4:19i/4;19V4:I9i/2) in. times, k.l, rep. from * to last 22(24:28:30:
28) sts., p.f.b. 5 Hmes, (k.l, p.l) 8(9:11:12:
TENSION 11) times, k.l. |I37(147:155:165:173) sts.)

29 sts. and 27 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square Change 3'/imm. needles and patt.
to
1st row: rib 17(19:23:25:23), thus ending
over patt. on 3y4mm. needles, slightly
* *
flattened as in wear. If your tension p.l, k.IO, rib 21(23:23:25:29), rep. from 35:33) sts., ClOB, rib 17(19:23:25:23).
to last 27(29:33:35:33) sts., k.IO, rib 17(19: SIh row: as 2nd.
square does not correspond to these
measurements, adjust the needle size 23:24:23). 9th row to 12th row: rep. 1st to 2nd rows
used. 2nd row: rib 17(19:23:25:23), *
p. 10, rib twice more.
21(23:23:25:29), rep. from * to last 27(29: These 12 rows form one patt.
33:35:33) sts., p. 10, rib 17(19:23:25:23). Cont. in patt. until work measures
Rep. these 2 rows twice more. 43(44:44:45:45) cm. (163/4(17'/4:17'/4:173/4:
ABBREVIATIONS 7t;i raw: rib 17(19:23:25:23),
ClOB, rib 17%) in.) from beg., ending with a wrong
k. = knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stilch(es); inc.= 21(23:23:25:29), rep. from * to last 27(29:33: side row.
m^'--

;->5h
^^:^'^

'^^y-
^i)^l'9^:j!':^i
Shape Armholes * Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of next row, 2 sts. both ends of every foil. 4th row 16(13:16:
Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. atsame edge on next 3 alt. rows and 1 st. 13:21) times keeping all extra sts. in rib.
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 6(6:8:10:12) on next 6 alt. rows. Cont. on these 111(111:117:117:123) sts.
rows. Work 2 rows on rem. 31(33:35:37:39) sts., until work measures 48(48:49:49:50) cm.
Cast off 1 St. at beg. of next 8(12:12:12:12) thus ending at armhole edge. (18'/4(18y4:19V4:19i/4:19>/2) in.) from beg.
rows. Cast off 8(8:8:9:9) sts. at beg. of next row
Shape Top
Cent, on rem. 109(115:119:125:129) sts. and next 2 alt. rows.
Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows, 2 sts.
until armholes measure 22(22:23:23:24) Work 1 row, then cast off rem. 7(9:11:10:
at beg. of next 6(6:8:10:12) rows, 1 St. at
cm. (8V2(8i/2:9:9:9'/i) in.) measured on the 12) sts.
beg. of next 8(12:12:12:14) rows, 2 sts. at
straight, ending with a wrong side row. Rejoin yarn to neck edge of left front sts.
beg. of next 8(6:6:4:6) rows, 4 sts. at beg.
Complete as for right front from * to end,
Shape Shoulders of next 8(8:6:6:4) rows and 5 sts. at beg. of
reversing shapings.
Cast off 8(8:8:9:9) sts. at beg. of next 6 next 2(2:4:4:6) rows.
rows, then cast off 7(9:1 1 :10:12) sts. at beg. Cast off rem. 25 sts.
of next 2 rows.
SLEEVES
Cast off rem. 47(49:49:51:51) sts. Cast on 57(59:63:65:65) sts. with 3mm. NECKBAND
needles and work in rib as on back welt for
Sew up right shoulder seam matching
FRONT 8 cm. (3'/4 in.), ending with a right side
patt. With right side of work facing you
row.
Work as for back until you have worked 22 and 3mm. needles, pick up and k. 71(73:
Inc. row: rib 13(13:15:15:13), * p.f.b. 5
rows fewer that on back to start of 73:75:75) sts. round front neck edge and
times, rib 21(23:23:25:29), p.f.b. 5 times,
shoulder, ending with a wrong side row. 42(44:44:46:46) sts. across back neck.
rib 13(13:15:15:13). (67(69:73:75:75) sts.]
Work in rib as on welt for 9 rows.
Shape Neck and Shoulders Change to 3-y4mm. needles and patt.
Cast off loosely ribwise.
Next row: patt. 47(49:51:53:55) sts. and 2sf row: rib 13(13:15:15:13), k.lO, rib
leave these sts. of left front on a spare 21(23:23:25:29), k.lO, rib 13(13:15:15:13),
needle, cast off next 15(17:17:19:19) sts., Cont. in patt. as now set, working cables
MAKING UP
patt. to end. over the 2 groups of 10 sts., but at same Sew up left shoulder seam and ends of
Cont. on 47(49:51:53:55) sts. now rem. on time work 4 more rows straight, then inc. neckband.
needle for right front and work 1 row 1 St. at both ends of next row, then every Sew in sleeves, then sew up side and
straight. foil. 6th row 5(7:5:7:2) times, then inc. at sleeve seams.

Mock Cable Sweater im


Guernsey wool, V-neck sweater in a mock cable pattern, with set-in
and single-ribbed welts
sleeves

** Suitable for knitters with some ABBREVIATIONS


previous experience
k. = knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.=
increase; dec. = decrease; beg. = begin(ning);
MATERIALS rem. remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. =
=
Yarn alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch
Poppleton Guernsey 5 ply (transfer one stitch from left needle, knit-
x lOOg. balls
6(7:7:8:8) wise unless otherwise stated, to right
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. =
Needles
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows;
1 pair 2V4mm.
1 pair 3'/4mm.
mm, = millimetres; cm, = centimetres; in.
= inch(es);st.st. = stocking stitch; p. s.s.o.
1 set of 4 double-pointed IVivnm.
= pass slipped stitch over.

MEASUREMENTS
Chest BACK
92(97:102:107:112) cm.
" Cast on 131(137:143:149:155) sts. with
36(38:40:42:44) in.
2%mm. needles.
Length 1st row: k.2, * p.l, k.l, rep. from * to last

64(65:67:68:69) cm. St., k.l.


25(25'/2:26i/4:263/4:27) in. from* to last St., k.l.
2ivirow:'k.'l, p.l, rep.
Rep. 1st and 2nd rows for 10 cm. (4 in.),
Sleeve Seam
ending with 2nd row.
46(47:48:48:49) cm.
N( rouvk. 10(8:8: 10:5), 'k. twice into next
18(18>A:183/4:18%:19'/4) in.
St., k. 10(9:8:7:7), rep. from ' to last 11(9:9:

11:6) sts., k. twice into next St., k. to end.


TENSION (142(150:158:166:174) sts.]
30 and 35 rows = 10 cm, (4 in,) square
sts, Change to 3'/4mm. needles and patt.
over patt, on 3V4mm. needles. If your ten- Is( row (wrong side): * k.2, p. 2, rep. from
sion square does not correspond to these * to last 2 sts., k.2.
measurements, adjust the needle size 2nd row:* p. 2, k.2, rep. from *
to last 2 sts.,
used. p.2.
.

JiiiilllMfiatfjIJ^nKV
3rd row: as 1st row Now keeping armhole edge straight, cont. Cast off at beg. of next and foil, rows, 2 sts.
4th row: ' p. 2, take the needle in front of to dec. for neck on every 3rd row until twice, 3 sts. twice, 4 sts. twice, and 5 sts.
first St. on left hand needle and k, the 2nd 37(38:39:40:41) sts. rem.
St., keeping needle at front, now k. the Work armhole measures same as
until Cast off rem. 20 sts.

first St., sl. both sts. off the needle tog., back, ending at armhole edge.
rep. from * to last 2 sts., p. 2,
These 4 rows form patt.
Shape Shoulder MAKING UP AND NECK BORDER
Cast off at beg. of next and foil. alt. rows,
Work until back measures 42(42:43:44:46) 8 sts. 4 times. Press each piece lightly, foil, instructions
cm. (16>/^(16V2:16y4:17V4:18) in.) from Work 1 row. on ball band.
**
beg., ending with a wrong side row. Sew up shoulder seams.
Cast off 5(6:7:8:9) rem. sts.
Shape Armholes Rejoin yam to rem. sts. at neck edge, patt.
to end.
Neck Border
Cast off 5(6:7:8:9) sts, at beg. of next 2
With right side of work facing, and
rows. Next row: cast off 5(6:7:8:9) sts., patt. to last
double-pointed needles, k. up sts. round
Now dec. 1 St. at each end of next 3 rows, 2 sts., k.2 tog. Complete to match first
neck as foils.:
and then the 5(6:7:7:7) following alt. rows. side, working 1 row more to end at arm-
1st needle - 42(44:46:50:54) sts. from
(116(120:124:130:136) sts.] hole edge before shaping shoulder.
holder at back, 2nd needle - 70(74:78:
Work until armholes measure 22(23:23:
down
SLEEVES 82:86) sts. left side of neck to centre
24:24) cm. (8'/^(9:9:9'/2:9V2) in.) measured
front, 3rd needle - 69(73:77:81:85) sts. up
straight, ending with a wrong side row. Cast on 63(63:67:67:71) sts. with Z'/imm. right side of neck. [181(187:201:213:225)
needles and work 8 cm. (3 in.) in rib as for
Shape Shoulders sts.]
back. needle - end;
Cast off at beg. of next and foil, rows, 8 sts. Is( round: 1st (k.l, p.l) to
Next row: k. 1(1:3:3:5), * k. twice into next
8 times, and 5(6:7:8:9) sts. twice. 2nd needle - (k.l, p.l) to last 2 sts., sl.l,
St., k.5, rep. from * to last 2(2:4:4:6) sts., k. k.l, p.s.s.o.; 3rd needle - k.2 tog., (p.l,
Slip rem. 42(44:46:50:54) sts. onto a st.
twice into next st., k.l(l:3:3:5). [74(74:78:
k.l) to last p.l.
holder. St.,
78:82) sts.] 2nd round: 1st needle - (k.l, p.l) to end;
Change 3'/4mm. needles and patt.
to
FRONT Work 4 rows.
2nd needle - (k.l, p.l) to last St., k.l; 3rd
** to **.
needle - k.l, (p.l, k.l) to last st., p.l.
Follow instructions for back from Inc. 1 St. at each end of next row, and then 3rd round: 1st needle - (k.l, p.l) to end:
every 6th(6th:6th:5th:5th) row until there 2nd needle - (k.l, p.l) to last 3 sts., k.l,
Shape Armholes and Neck
are 106(112:118:124:130) sts. sl.l, k.l, p.s.s.o.; 3rd needle - k.2 tog.,
Next row: cast off 5(6:7:8:9) sts., patt.
66(69:72:75:78) sts. including st. on Work until sleeve measures 46(47:48: (k.l, p.l) to end.
48:49) cm. (18(18i/2:18%:18%:19'/4) in.) 4th round: 1st needle - (k.l, p.l) to end;
needle, turn, leaving rem. sts. on spare
needle.
from beg., ending with a wrong side row.
2nd needle - (k.l, p.l) to end; 3rd needle
Cont. on these sts. Shape Top -(p.l, k.l) to last St., p.l.
Next row: k.2 tog., work to end. Cast off 5(6:7:8:9) sts. at beg. of next 2 Rep. last 4 rounds twice more.
Cont. to dec, for neck on every 3rd row, rows. Cast off firmly in rib.
and at the same time dec. 1 st. at armhole Now dec. 1 St. at each end of every row Sew up side and sleeve seams.
edge on the next 3 rows, and then the 5(6: until 86(86:90:90:94) Sts. rem., and then Sew sleeves into armholes.
7:7:7) foil. alt. rows. every alt. row until 58 sts. rem. Press seams.

Three-coloured Striped Socks


Simple socks in stocking stitch stripes with ribbed welts
and adjustable length

Suitable for knitters with some MEASUREMENTS these measurements, adjust the needle
previous experience size used.
Foot Length (adjustable)
MATERIALS from 24 cm.
Yam 9V2 in. ABBREVIATIONS
Rowan 3 ply Botany Length from Top to Base of Heel
k =knit. p =purl. st(s) =stilch(es). mc,=
4 X 25g. hanks Main Col. A 28 cm. approx.
increas(ing), dec =decreas(ing). beg.=
1 X 25g. hank Col. B 11 in, approx.
1 X 25g. hank Col. C
begin(ning); rem. = remainfrng); rep. =
repeat; alt, = alternate; tog, = together;
Needles sl. = slip (transfer one stitch from left
1 pair 2y4mm. 36 sts. and 44 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated,
1 set of 4 double-pointed 2V4mm. over St. St. on 2V4mm. needles. If your to right hand needle.); cont. = continue;
3 St. holders tension square does not correspond to patt = pattern: foil. = following; foils. =
follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi-
metres; in. = inches; st. st. = stocking St.;

one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.:

every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. =


decreases; p.s.s.o. = pass the si. St. over;
sl.lp. = si. 1 purlwise.

Cast on 64 sts. with 2V4mm. needles and


A.
Work in k.2, p. 2 rib for 8 cm. (3Vt in.)
Inc. row: k.3, * k. twice into next St., k.6,
rep. from * to last 5 sts., k. twice into next
St., k.4. [73 sts.l
Work in patt. as foils., carrying yams not
in use loosely up sides of work.
1st row (wrong side): p.
2nd row: ' p.l, k.5, rep. from * to last St.,
p.l.
3rd row. * k.l, p. 5, rep. from * to last St.,

k.l.
Rep. last 2 rows twice more.
8th row: with B, as 2nd.
9th row: with C, p.
10th row: with A, k.
nth row: with A, as 3rd.
12th row: with A, as 2nd.
Rep. rows twice more.
last 2
17th row: with B, as 3rd.
18th row: with C, k.
These 18 rows form patt.
Work until sock measures approx. 23 cm.
Turn Heel With 3rd needle, k. across instep sts., dec.
(9 in.) from beg., ending with a 10th row.
1st row: sl.l, p. 20, p. 2 tog., p.l, turn. 1 St. in centre of row. [72 sts.]
Break off all 3 colours.
2nd row: sl.l, k.7, sl.l, k.l, p.s.s.o., k.l, Work in the round until foot measures 19
Divide for Heel turn. cm. (716 in.) or 5 cm. (2 in.) less than
Next row (wrong side): si. first 18 sts. onto 3rd row: si.l, p. 8, p. 2 tog., p.l, tum. desired length.
a holder for heel, join in A and k.l, ' p. 5, 4th row: sl.l, k.9, sl.l, k.l, p.s.s.o., k.l,
Shape Toe
k.l, rep. from * 5 times more. tum.
Next round: 1st needle - k.l, sl.l, k.l,
Si. rem. 18 sts. onto 2nd holder for heel. 5th row: sl.l, p. 10, p. 2 tog., p.l, tum.
p.s.s.o., k. to end, 2nd needle - k. to last 3
Cont. to dec. in this way, working 1 more
Instep sts., k.2 tog., k.l, 3rd needle - k.l, sl.l,
St. before the dec. on each row until 22
Cont. working in patt. on rem. 37 instep k.l, p.s.s.o., k. to last 3 sts., k.2 tog., k.l.
sts. rem.
sts. for 18 cm. (7 in.), ending on wrong K. 1 round.
Pick up 18 sts. down each side of heel
side with A. Rep. last 2 rounds until 20 sts. rem.
and arrange these sts. and heel sts. onto 1
Break yam and si. sts. onto a holder.
needle.
31. sts. from first needle onto second
needle.
Shape Heel 1st row: k.l, sl.l, k.l, p.s.s.o., k. to last 3
Cast off sts. from two needles tog.: hold 2
With wrong side facing, si. 36 heel sts. sts., k.2 tog., k.l.
needles parallel and cast off 1 st. from
onto one needle. 2nd row: p.
each needle alternately to end.
Join in A. Rep. last 2 rows until 36 sts. rem.
1st row: sl.lp., p. to end. Cont. in st. st. until sole measures same
2nd row: * keeping yam at back, sl.lp., as instep ending with a p. row.
k.l, rep. from * to end. With set of 4 double-pointed needles
MAKING UP
Rep. last 2 rows 17 times more. divide sole sts. onto 2 needles. Sew up back and foot seams.
: 2

V-neck/ Sleeveless Cabled Pullover wm


Long slipover with front and back cable panels,
V-neck and ribbed welts

** Suitable for knitters ith some MEASUREMENTS Is( row (right side): p.21(23:25:27), k.8, p.l,
previous experience k.8, p.l, k.8, p.36(38:40:42), k.8, p.l, k.8,
Chest p.l, k.8, p.21(23:25:27).
MATERIALS 92(97:102:107) cm. 2nd row: k.21(23:25:27), p.8, k.l, p.8, k.l,
36(38:40:42) in. p.8, k.36(38:40:42), p.8, k.l, p.8, k.l, p.8,
Yarn
k.21(23:25:27).
Wendy Pampas
Length 3rd row: p.21(23:25:27), C8F, p.l, k,8, p.l,
4(5:5:5) X 50g. balls
63(65:67:68) cm. C8F, p.36(38:40:42), C8F, p.l, k.8, p.l,
Needles 243/4(25y2:26V4:26%) m. C8F, p.21(23:25:27).
1 pair 3mm. 4th row: as 2nd.
1 pair 3^/4mm. 5th and 6th rows: as 1st and 2nd.
cable needle
TENSION 7th row: p.21(23:25:27), C8F, p.l, C8F,
24 sts. and 32 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square p.l, C8F, p.36(38:40:42), C8F, p.l, C8F,
over St. St. on 3y4mm. needles. If your p.l, C8F, p.21(23:25:27).
tension square does not correspond to 8th row: as 2nd.
these measurements, adjust the needle These 8 rows form patt.

size used. Cont. straight in patt. until work


measures 36(38:39:40) cm. (14(15:15y4:
I5V4) in.), ending with a wrong side row.

ABBREVIATIONS Shape Armholes


Cast off 7(8:10:11) sts. at beg. of next 2
k =knit, p. = purl, st(s),= slitch(es); inc.= rows.
increas(ing), dec. = decreas(ing); beg.= Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of foil. 2 rows.
begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. = Dec. 1 St. at both ends of next and foil. 9
,>\ ^. .Wi-jrV :.,rt'-
repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together; right-side rows. (92(96:98:102) sts.)
si. = slip (transfer one stitch from left Cont. straight in patt. until armholes
needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated, measure 27(27:28:28) cm. (W^/iiWW.U:
to right hand needle.); cont. = continue; 11) in.), ending with a wrong side row.
patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. =
follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi- Shape Shoulders
metres; in. = inches; St. St. = stocking St. Cast off 10(11:11:11) sts. at beg. of next 4
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.: rows.
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. = Cast off 10(10:10:11) sts. at beg. of foil. 2

decreases; C8F = cable 8 front: si. the rows. 132(32:34:36) sts.)


next 4 sts. onto cable needle and hold at Change to 3mm. needles.
front of work, k. 4 sts., k. sts. from cable Work 10 rows in k.l, p.l rib.
needle; t.b.l. = through back of loops; Cast off in rib.

m.l = make 1 St.: pick up horizontal loop


lying before next st. and k. into the front
of it.
FRONT
Work as for back until 108(112:114:118)
BACK sts.rem. in armhole shaping, ending
with a wrong side row.
Cast on 118(124:130:136) sts. with 3mm.
needles. Shape Neck
Work cm. (3'/4 in.) in k.l, p.l rib,
8 3s( row: p.2 tog., patt. 50(52:53:55), p.
ending with a right side row. tog., turn and work on these 52(54:55:57)
Inc. row iwrong side): rib 23(25:27:29), sts.
m.l, rib 2, m.l, rib 5, m.l, rib 2, m.l, rib 5, Leave rem. 54(56:57:59) sts. on a spare
m.l, rib 2, m.l, rib 40(42:44:46), m.l, rib needle.
2, m.l, rib 5, ml, nb 2, ml, nb 5, ml, Work

1 row straight.
rib 2, m.l, rib 23(25:27:29) sts. |130(136: Dec. 1 St. at armhole edge on next row.
142:148) sts.] Work 1 row straight.
Change 3-y4mm. needles.
to Dec. 1 St. at both ends of next row.
Work in reverse St. St. with cable panels Work 1 row straight.
as foils.: Dec. 1 St. at armhole edge on next row.
Work 1 row straight.
Rep, last 4 rows twice. [42(44:45:47) sts.]
Dec- 1 St. at neck edge on next and every
4th row until 30(32:32:33) sts. rem.
foil.

Cent, straight until work measures same


as back to shoulders, ending at armhole
edge.

Shape Shoulder
Cast off 10{11:11:11) sts. at beg. of next
and foil. alt. row.

Work 1 row straight.


Cast off rem. 10(10:10:11) sts.
With right side of work facing, rejoin
yam to first of rem. 54(56:57:59) sts.
1st row: p.2 tog., patt. 50(52:53:55), p.2
tog.
Now work from ** to end as for first side,

FRONT NECKBAND
With right side facing and 3mm. needles,
beg. at left front shoulder, pick up and
k. 61(61:65:65) sts. down neck edge to
centre, pick up and k. 1 st. from centre V,
then pick up and k. 61(61:65:65) sts. to
nght front shoulder. [123(123:131:131)
sts.]
Ist row. k.l, p.l, k.l rep. from * to * to
centre V, p. centre St., k.l, then rep. from
* to * to end.

2nd row. p.l, * k.l, p.l *, rep. from * to * to


2 sts. before centre st., k.2 tog. t.b.l., k.
centre St., k.2 tog., p.l, rep. from * to * to
end.
3rd row. * k.l, p.l *, rep. from * to * to
centre st., p.l, '* p.l, k.l, rep. from ** to
end.
4th row. * p.l, k.l ', rep. from * to * to 2
sts. before centre st., p-2 tog. t:b.l., p.2
tog., then rib to end.
Rep. last 4 rows once and 1st row again.
Cast off loosely in rib, dec. as before.

ARMBANDS
Sew up shoulder seams, carrying seams
across neckband.
With right side facing and 3mm. needles,
pick up and k.l52(152:158:158) sts.
around armhole.
Work 9 rows in k.l, p.l rib.
Cast off loosely in rib.

MAKING UP
Press work.
Sew up side seams, carrying seams
across armbands.
V-neck/ Check-pattern Sweater
Loose, V-neck sweater with ribbed welts, set-in sleeves and check
pattern on front, back and outside of sleeve

** Suitable for experienced knitters 17th row: k.6(9:12:6:9), (p.l, k.6, p.l, k.lO)
only to last 14(17:20:14:17) sts., p.l, k.6, p.l,
k.6(9:12:6:9).
MATERIALS 18th row: p.7(10:13:7:10), (k.l, p.4, k.l,
p. 12) to last 13(16:19:13:16) sts., k.l, p.4,
Yarn
k.l, p.7(10:13:7:10).
Argyll Ambridge DK
These 18 rows form patt.
12(12:12:13:13) X 50g. baUs
Cont. in patt. until work measures 41 cm.
Needles (16 in.) from beg., ending with a wrong
1 pair 3V4mm. side row.
1 pair 4mm. Shape Armholes
1 set of 4 double-pointed 3V4mm.
Keeping patt. correct, cast off 6(7:8:9:10)
sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
MEASUREMENTS Dec. each end of next 7 rows, then
1 St. at

Chest on the 4 foil. alt. rows. [76(80:84:88:


92(97:102:107:112) cm. 92) sts.)
36(38:40:42:44) in.
Shape Neck
Length Next row (wrong side): patt, 38(40:42:44:
64(65:66:68:69) cm. 46), turn.
25(25y2:26:26%:27) in. evenly on last row. (110(116:122:128:134) Cont. on these sts.
sts.) Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on foil. 3rd row,
Sleeve Seam
Change to 4mm. needles and work in then on every foil. alt. row until 28(29:31:
47(47:47:48:48) cm.
patt. as foils.: 33:35) Sts. rem., then on every foil. 4th
18y2(18M>:18Vt>:18%:18%) in.
1st row (right side): k.8(ll;14:8:ll), (p.4, row until 23(24:25:26:27) sts. rem.
k.l4) to last 12(15:18:12:15) sts., p.4, Work straight until front measures
TENSION k.8(ll:14:8:ll). 23(24:25:27:28) cm. (9(9'/2:9%:10V2:ll)
22 and 30 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
sts. 2nd row: p.8(ll:14:8:ll), (k.4, p.l4) to last in.) from beg. of armhole shaping, end-
over patt. on 4mm. needles. If your 12(15:18:12:15) sts., k.4, p.8(ll:14:8:ll). ing at armhole edge.
tension square does not correspond to 3rd and 4th rows: as 1st and 2nd.
Shape Shoulder
these measurements, ad|ust the needle 5tli row: k.7(10:13:7:10), (p.l, k.4, p.l,
Cast off 8(8:8:9:9) sts. at beg. of next and
size used, k.l2) to last 13(16:19:13:16) sts., p.l, k.4,
foil. alt. row.
p.l, k.7(10:13:7:10).
Work 1 row.
6th row: p.6(9:12:6:9), (k.l, p. 6, k.l, p. 10)
ABBREVIATIONS to last 14(17:20:14:17) sts., k.l, p.6, k.l,
Cast off.
With wrong side facing, rejoin yam to
p.6(9:12:6:9).
k =knit; p =purl, st(s) =stitch(es), inc.= rem. sts. and patt. 1 row.
7th row: k.5(8:ll:5:8), (p.l, k.8) to last
mcreas(ing), dec. = decreas(ing); beg.= Complete as first half.
6(9:12:6:9) sts., p.l, k.5(8:ll:5:8).
begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. =
8th row: p.4(7:10:4:7), (k.l, p.lO, k.l, p.6)
repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together;
to last 16(19:22:16:19) sts., k.l, p.lO, k.l,
BACK
si. = slip (transfer one
from left stitch
p.4(7:10:4:7). Work as for front until armhole shaping
needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated,
9th row: k.3(6:9:3:6), (p.l, k.l2, p.l, k.4) to is complete.
to right hand needle); cont. = continue; measures same
last 17(20:23:17:20) sts., p.l, k.l2, p.l, Work straight until back
patt. = foil. = following; foils. =
pattern;
k.3(6:9:3:6). as front to shoulder shaping, ending with
follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi-
10th row: p. 1(4:7: 1:4), (k.2, p.l4, k.2) to a wrong side row.
metres; in. = inches; St. St. = stocking St.:
last 1(4:7:1:4) sts., p.l(4:7:l:4).
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.: Shape Shoulders
11th row: k.l(4:7:l:4), (p.2, k.l4, p.2) to
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. = Cast off 8(8:8:9:9) sts. at beg. of next 4
last 1(4:7:1:4) sts., k.l(4:7:l:4).
decreases. rows.
12th and 13th rows: as 10th and 11th.
Cast off 7(8:9:8:9) sts. at beg. of next 2
14th row: p.3(6:9:3:6), (k.l, p.l2, k.l, p.4)
FRONT to last 17(20:23:17:20) sts., k.l, p. 12, k.l,
SI. rem. 30(32:34:36:38) sts. onto a spare
Cast on 101(107:113:119:125) sts. with p.3(6:9:3:6).
needle.
3'/imm. needles. 15th row: k.4(7:10:4:7), (p.l, k.lO, p.l, k.6)
1st row: k.2, (p.l, k.l) to last St., k.l. to last 16(19:22:16:19) sts., )p.l, k.lO, p.l,
2nd row: k.l, (p.l, k.l) to end. k.4(7:10:4:7).
Rep. these 2 rows for 7 cm. (2% in), 16th row: p.5(8: 11:5:8), (k.l, p. 8) to last Cast on 49(51:53:55:57) sts. with SVimm.
ending with a 2nd row and inc. 9 sts. 6(9:12:6:9) sts., k.l, p.5(8:ll:5:8). needles.
-41^

EV-^f-
)

Work in rib as on welt for 7 cm. (2% in.), 88(92:98:102:108) sts., taking extra sts. side facing, k. across sts. of back, k. up
ending with a 2nd row and inc. 7(5:9: into St. St. 44(47:50:53:56) sts. evenly down left front
7:11) sts. evenly across last row. [56(56: Work straight until sleeve measures neck, pick up and k. into back of hori-
62:62:68) sts.] 47(47:47:48:48) cm. (18V2(18V2:18V2:183/i: zontal thread lying between the 2 centre
Change to 4mm. needles and work patt. I8V4) in.) from beg., ending with a wrong sts., finally k. up 43(46:49:52:55) sts.
as foils.: side row. evenly up right front neck. (118(126:134:
1st and 2nd work 1st to 4th
sizes only: 142:150) sts.]
Shape Top
rows as given for 1st size on front. Keeping centre st. as a k. st. on every
Cast off 6(7:8:9:10) sts. at beg. of next 2
3rd and 4th sizes only: work 1st to 4th round, work 9 rounds in k.l, p.l rib, dec.
rows as given for 2nd size on front. 1 St. at each side of centre st. on every
Dec. 1 St. at each end of every right side
5th size only: work 1st to 4th rows as round.
row until 44 sts. rem., then on every row
given for 3rd size on front. Cast off in rib.
until 34 sts. rem.
All sizes: cont. m patt. to match front, at
Cast off. MAKING UP
the same time shape sleeve by inc. 1 St. at
each end of next row, then on every foil. Omitting ribbing, press lightly.
6th(4th:4lh:4th:4th) row until there are
NECKBAND Sew up side and sleeve seams.
78(62:68:76:82) sts., then on every foil. Sew up shoulder seams. Set in sleeves.
8th(6th:6th:6th:6th) row until there are With set of S'/imm. needles and right Press seams.

Cross-neck Sweater t
Long, thick, stocking-stitch sweater with set-in sleeves, ribbed hem, cuff
and crossover neck welts

* Suitable for beginners measurements, adjust the needle size


used.
MATERIALS
Yarn ABBREVIATIONS
Chat Botte Petrouchka
10(11:11:12:12:13:13) X 50g. balls k. = knit; p. = purl: st(s). = stitch(es); inc.=
increase; dec. = decrease: beg. = begin(ning);
Needles = =
rem. = remain(ing); rep. repeat; alt.
1 pair 2y4mm. = =
alternate; tog. together; si. slip stitch
1 pair S'/imm.
(transfer from left needle, knit-
one stitch
wise unless otherwise stated, to right
MEASUREMENTS hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. =
Bust/Chest pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows;
82(87:92:97:102:107:112) cm. mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.

32(34:36:38:40:42:44) in. = inch(es); st.sl. = stocking stitch.

Length
61(62:63:64:65:66:67) cm.
BACK
24(24'/4:243/4:25:25'/2:26:26>/4) in. Cast on 109(115:121:127:133:139:145) sts.
with 2%mm. needles.
Sleeve Seam ' from ' to end.
!s( row: k.l, p.l, k.l, rep.
43(44:45:46:47:48:49) cm.
2nd roio: p.l, ' k.l, p.l, rep. from * to end.
16y4(17'/4:173/4:18:18'/i:185/4:19V4) in.
Rep 1st and 2nd row for 8 cm. (3'/4 in.),
ending with 2nd row.
Change to 3y4mm. needles.
24 sts. and 32 rows =
10 cm. (4 in.) square Cont. in st.st., starting with a k. row.
over St. St. on3y4mm.
needles. If your ten- Work until back measures 42 cm. (16'/i in.

sion square does not correspond to these ending with a p. row.


Shape Annholes
Cast off 5(5:6:6:7:7:8) sts. at beg. of next 2
rows
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows.
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and foil.
3(4:4:5:5:6:6) alt. rows. [85(89:93:97:101:
105:109) sts.)
Cont. straight until armholes measure
19(20:21:22:23:24:25) cm. (7W(73/4:8'a:8'^:
9:9''2:9' j) in.), ending with a p. row.
Shape Shoulders
Cast off 4(5:5:5:6:6:6) sts. at beg. of next 8
rows.
Cast off 7(4:6:7:5:6:7) sts. at beg. of next 2
rows.
Cast off rem. 39(41:41:43:43:45:47) sts.

FRONT
\S ork as back until end of armhole shap-
ing, ending with a p. row.
Work 2 more rows.
Shape Neckline
Sext row: k.37(39:40:42:43:45:47), cast off
11(11:13:13:15:15:15), k. to end.
P. last group of sts. and place rem. sts. on
spare needle.
Working only v\ith sts. just purled, dec. 1
St. at neck edge on ever%' alt. row
14(15:14:15:14:15:16) times. (23(24:26:27:
29:30:31) sts.]
Cont. straight until armhole measures the
same as on back, ending with a k. row.
Shape Shoulder
Cast off 4(5:5:5:6:6:6) sts. at beg. of next
and foil. 3 alt. rows.
\ext row: k.
Cast off rem. 7(4:6:7:5:6:7) sts.
Return to sts. on spare needle and work to
match 1st side, reversing all shapings.

SLEEVES
Cast on 65(67:69:71:73:75:77) sts. with
25/jmm. needles.
Work on back
in k.l, p.l rib as for 8 cm.
(3V4 in.), ending with 2nd row.
Change to 3^4mm. needles.
Cont. in st.st.
AT THE SAME TIME, inc. 1 St. at each end
of next and foU. 8th row 13(13:14:14:15:
15:15) times. (91(93:97:99:103:105:107)
sts.]
Cont. straight until sleeve measures
43(44:45:46:47:48:49) cm. {W/4{17Vr.\7^/A:
18:18'/^:183/4:19'/4) in.), ending with a p.
row.

Shape Top
Cast off 5(5:6:6:7:7:8) sts. at beg. of next 2
rows.
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows.
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and foil.
8(9:10:11:12:13:13) ait. rows. [55 sts]
Next TOW: p.
Work in k.l, p.l rib as on back 'or 5(5:6: MAKING UP
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows. 6:7:7:7) cm. (2(2:2V4:2V4:23/4:23/4:23/4) in.).

Cast off 3 sts. at beg. of foil. 4 rows.


Always in rib, cast off 4 sts. at beg. of next Do not press. Sew up shoulder seams.
Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of foil. 4 rows. 8 rows. Sew up side and sleeve seams.
Cast off 5 sts. at beg. of foU. 6 rows. Set in sleeves
Cast off rem. 19 sts.
Cast off 6 sts. at beg. of foil. 20 rows. Sew up shaped edge of collar to neck
Cast off 8 sts. at beg. of 4 rows. edge, fixing the straight edge to cast off
COLLAR foil.
Cast off 6(7:9:10:12:13:15) sts. at beg. of sts. at centre front so that they overlap
Cast on 251(257:261:267:271:277:281) sts. 2 rows.
foil. right over left for woman and left over
with 23/4iiun. needles. Cast off rem. 25(29:29:33:33:37:37) sts. right for man.
Knitted Shirt-style Sweater IS^d
Stretchy-rib, long sweater with set-in sleeves, buttoned front placket,
patterned collar and ribbed welts

** Suitable for knitters with some These 2 rows form the patt. Cont. straight until sleeve measures 48
previous experience Cont. in patt. until work measures 44 cm. cm. (18% in.) or required length, ending
(17V4 in.), ending with a 2nd row. with 2nd row.
MATERIALS Shape Armholes Shape Top
Yam Keeping patt. correct, cast off 6 sts. at beg. Cast off 6 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
Sirdar Countrystyle 4 ply of next 2 rows. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and foil. 15
10(11:11:12) X 50g. balls Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows. alt. rows, ending with a 2nd row.
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and foil. Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 16(18:20:22)
Needles
3(5:7:9) alt. rows. [118(122:126:130) sts.) rows.
1 pair 2%mni.
Cont. straight until armholes measure Cast off 3 sts. at beg. of next 4 rows.
1 pair S'/imm.
21(22:23:24) cm. (8'/4{8'/i:9:9i/i) m.), end- Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
Buttons ing with a 2nd row. Cast off rem. 14 sts.
3
Shape Shoulders
Cast off 8(8:8:8) sts. at beg. of next 4 rows.
FRONT BANDS
MEASUREMENTS Cast off 8(8:8:9) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. With 2%mm. needles and right side
Chest Cast off 8(8:9:9) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. faring, pick up 44(44:48:48) sts. evenly
92(97:102:107) cm. Cast off 8(9:9:9) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. along right front edge of opening.
36(38:40:42) in. Cast off rem. 38(40:42:44) sts. 1st row (wrong side): k.l, * p.2, k.2, rep.
from to last 3 sts., p.2, k.l.
Length
65(66:67:68) cm. FRONT 2nd row: k.3, * p.2, k.2, rep. from * to last
25i.^(26:26'/4:263/4) St., k.l.
in. Work as back to 1 row less than needed for Work 1st and 2nd row 3 more times.
armholes.
Sleeve Seam Cast off in rib.
48 cm. Divide for Front Opening Pick up sts. from left edge and work as for
18% in. Next row (wrong side): patt. 70(74:78:82) right band for 3 rows.
sts., cast off 6, patt. to end. 4th row: rib 3, (cast off 2, rib 14) twice, cast
TENSION Cont. on last 70(74:78:82) sts., leaving off 2, rib 7(7:11:11).

30 sts. and 36 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square


rem. sts. on spare needle. Sth row: rib to end, casting on 2 sts. over
each 2 cast off.
over patt. on SVimm. needles. If your ten- Shape Armhole Rib 3 more rows. Cast off in rib.
sion square does not correspond to these Cast off 6 sts. at beg. of next row.
measurements, ad)ust the needle size Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of foil. 2 alt. rows. COLLAR
used Dec. 1 St. at beg. of foil. 4(6:8:10) alt. rows.
(56(58:60:62) sts.) Cast on 38(38:42:42) sts. with 3'/4mm.
Cont. straight until armhole measures needles.
ABBREVIATIONS 14(14:15:15) cm. (5i/!(5'/.:5%:5%) in.,) Work on back.
in patt. as

ending with 1st row. AT THE SAME TIME, cast on 4 sts. at beg.
k.= knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.=
of 2nd and foil. 11 rows.
mcrease;dec. = decrease;beg- = begin(ning); Shape Neck and Shoulder Cast on 8(8:10:10) sts. at beg. of next 2
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = Cast off 6(7:8:9) sts. at beg. of next row. rows, ending with 1st row. [102(102:
alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of foil. alt. row. 108:108) sis.)
(transfer one stitch from left needle, knit- Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of foil. 2 alt. rows. Next row: k.2, patt. to last 2 sts., k.2.
wise unless otherwise stated, to right Dec. 1 St. at beg. of foil. 2 alt. rows. Cont. in patt., keeping 2 sts. at each end
hand needle); cont. = continue; patt. = [40(41:42:43) sts.) in garter St., for 4 rows.
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows; Cont. straight until armhole measures the Next row: k.2, inc. 1 by picking up loop
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in. same as on back, ending with 2nd row. between sts. and k. into the back of it,
= inch(es); st.st. = stocking stitch; y.r.n. Cast off shoulder as on back. patt. to last 2 sts., inc. 1, k.2.
= yam round needle. Return to sts. on spare needle. Cont. inc. on every 4th row until side edge
Rejoin yam and work as for left front, measures 7(7:8:8) cm. (2%(2%:3'/4:3'/4) in.),
BACK reversing all shapings. ending with 2nd row.
Cast on 146(154:162:170) sts. with 2%mm. Cast off loosely in patt.
needles. SLEEVES
1strow: k.2, * p.2, k.2, rep. from * to end. Cast on 66(70:70:74) sts. with 23/4mm.
MAKING UP
2nd row: p.2, k.2, p.2, rep. from * to end. needles. Press work, if required, following instruc-
Rep. and 2nd row for
1st 5 cm. (2 in.) end- Work in k.2, p.2 rib as on back for 8 cm. tions on ball band.
ing with 2nd row. Change to 3'/4mm. (3V4 in.) ending with 2nd row. Sew up shoulder seams. Set in sleeves.
needles and work in patt.: Change to 3'/4mm. needles. Sew up side and sleeve seams.
l$t row: k.2., y.r.n., k.2, pass the y.r.n. Cont. in patt. as on back, Sew up lower edges of front bands.
over the 2 sts. just worked, k.2, rep. from AT THE SAME TIME, inc. 1 St. at each end Sew on collar, starting and ending in
* to end.
of 1st and every foil. 4th row unhl there centre of front bands.
2nd row: p.2, * k.2, p.2, rep. from * to end. are 110(114:118:122) sts. Press seams if required. Sew on buttons.
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Shetland Sports Sweater
Lightweight yet warm Shetland sweater in easy, textured pattern,
with set-m sleeves, ribbed welts and narrow roll-collar

Suitable for beginners 6th row: as 1st. 13(14:15:16) cm. (5(5'/i2:53/4:6V4) in.), end-
7th row: c.4, *
p. 4, c.4, rep. from * to end. ing with a wrong side row.
MATERIALS 8th row: as 1st.
Shape Neck
These 8 rows form the patt, and are rep.
Yam Patt. across 67(72:77:82) sts. and place
throughout.
Pingouin Pingolaine these on holder, patt. across rem. 41(44:
Cont. in patt. until work measures
X 50g. balls
8(9:9:10) 47:50) sts. for 1st side of neck and
45(46:47:48)cm. 175'i(18:18'.i:183/4) in.),
shoulder.
Needles ending with a wrong side row.
Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and ever)'
1 pair 3mm.
Shape Armholes row until there are 33(36:39:42) sts.
1 pair 3^ 4mm.
Cast off 8 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. Cont. in patt. until armhole measures
1 set of 4 double-pointed 3mm. same as back to shoulder, ending at arm-
Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and everv alt.
1 cable needle
row until there are 108(116:124:132) sts. hole edge.
Work without shaping until armholes
MEASUREMENTS measure 21(22:23:24) cm. {8' 4S'.r.9:9'/2)
Shape Shoulder
Cast off 11(12:13:14) sts. at beg. of next
Chest in.), ending with a wrong side row.
and foil. 2 alt rows.
95(100:105:110) cm.
Shape Shoulders Leave centre 26(28:30:32) sts.on holder,
37'-i(39'^:41'r43i2) in.
Cast off 11(12:13:14) sts. at beg. of next 6 rejoin vam at centre front and work 2nd
Length rows. side to correspond w ith 1st side, revetting
66(68:70:72) cm. SI. rem. 42(44:46:48) sts. onto holder. shaping.
26(26''4:27>/!:28V4) in.

Sleeve Seam FRONT SLEEVES


48(49:50:51) cm. Work as for back until armholes measure Cast on 64(64:72:72) sts. with 3mm.
18'4(19'j:19iv20) in. needles.
Work in 8 cm. {3V4in.), inc.
k.2, p. 2 rib for
TENSION 4 sts. evenly across last row. [68(68:76:76)
sts.]
27 sts. = 10 cm. (4 over patt. on
in.)
Change to 3V4mm. needles and patt. as
3-%mm. needles. If vour tension does not
given for back, inc. 1 st. at each end of 5th
correspond to these measurements, adjust
and ever\' foil. 6th row until there are
the needle size used.
100(104:168:112) sts.
Work without shaping until sleeve
measures 48(49:50:51) cm. (18y4(19V4:
ABBREVIATIONS 19>-:20) in).
k. = knit; p. = purl; st(s)- = stitch(es); inc- =
Shape Top
mcrease: dec. -decrease: beg =begm(ningl.
Cast off 8 sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
rem. = remain(ing): rep. = repeat: alt. =
Keeping 1 St. at each
patt. correct, dec.
alternate; tog. = together: si. = slip stitch
end of next alt. row unhl 44 sts.
and ever\'
(transfer one stitch from left needle, knit-
rem.
wise unless otherwise stated, to right
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 6 rows.
hand needle.); cont. = continue: patt. =
Cast off rem. 32 sts.
pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows:
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in.
= inch(es); st.st. = stocking stitch; c.4 = NECKBAND
cable 4: si. next 2 sts. onto cable needle, Sew up shoulder seams.
hold at back of work, k. next2sts., k.2sts. With right side of work facing, and using
from cable needle. set of 3mm. needles, pick up and k.40 sts.
down left side of neck, k. across 26(28:
BACK 30:32) sts. from centre front, pick up and
k.40 sts. up right side of neck and k. across
Cast on 130(138:146:154) sts. with 3mm. rem. 42(44:46:48) sts. from back. [148(152:
needles.
156:160) sts.]
Work in k.2, p. 2 rib for 8 cm. (SVi in), inc.
Work in k.2, p.2 rib for 8 cm. (3V4 in.).
10 sts. evenly across last row. [140(148:
Cast off loosely, in rib.
156:164) sts.]'
Change to SV^mm. needles and patt.:
ls( row: p. 4, * k.4, p. 4, rep. from * to end.
MAKING UP
2nd row: k.4, '
p. 4, k.4, rep. from * toend. Set in sleeves, matching centre of sleeve
5rd row: p. 4, * c.4, p. 4, rep. from * to end. head to shoulder seam.
4th row: as 2nd. Sew up side and sleeve seams.
5th row: as 2nd. Press, using damp cloth and warm iron.
Banded Ski Sweater
Thick, unisex sweater in ribbed and two-tone stocking-stitch pattern
bands, with set-in sleeves, ribbed polo neck and welts

** Suitable for knitters with some Note: start at a' and Leave rem. sts. on spare needle, turn.
previous experience work to 'b' repeat Dec. 4 sts. at beg. of next row.
between 'a and 'b' Dec. 2 sts. at neck edge on foil. alt. row.
MATERIALS across, ending at 'c'
Dec. 1 St. at neck edge 3 times on foil, alt
Yam rows.
Sirdar Countrystyle DK Cont. straight to same row as back for
6(7:8:9) x 50g. balls (Main Col. A) shoulder shaping.
3(4:5:5) x 50g. balls (Contrast Col. B) Shape Shoulder
Needles Work as for back.
1 pair 3V4mm. Return to sts. on spare needle.
1 pair 4mm. SI. 15(17:19:21) sts. onto holder.
Rejoin yarn and work as for left side,
reversing all shapings.
MEASUREMENTS
Chest SLEEVES
92(97:102:107) cm. BACK
Cast on 53(55:57:59) sts. with 3y4mm.
36(38:40:42) in. Cast on 103(109:115:121) sts. with 3V4mm.
needles and A.
needles and A.
Length Work in k.l, p.l rib for 8 cm. (3'/4 in.)
64(65:66:67) cm.
from * to end.
1st row: k.l, ' p.l, k.l, rep.
IndrouKp.l, * k.l, p.l, rep. from* to end.
Change to 4mm. needles.
25(25>/i:26:26V4) in. Is( row: k.l, * p.l, k.l, rep. from * to end.
Rep. 1st and 2nd rows for 8 cm. (3V4 in.)
Sleeve Seam 2nd row: p.
ending with 1st row.
49 cm Rep. these 2 rows 10 more times.
Next row: rib 6(9:12:15), m.l, (rib 13, m.l)
19V4 m. Cont. in patt. as on back from ** to **, rep.
7 times, rib 6(9:12:15).
as required.
1111(117:123:129) sts.)
TENSION Change to 4mm. needles.
AT THE SAME TIME, inc. 1 St. at each end
** Joining of 3rd row and every foil. 6th row to obtain
in and breaking off colours as
22 sts. = 10 cm. (4 in.) over 2-colour patt. 79(81:75:77) sts.
required, work in st.st., foil. patt. from
on 4mm. needles. If your tension does not Inc. 1 St. at each end of every
foil. 5th row
correspond to ttiese measurements, ad)ust
chart and leaving 2(1:0:3) sts. at each end
to obtain 87(89:93:95) sts.
without patt. (21 rows in 2 colours.)
the needle size used. Cont. straight until work measures
Next row (wrong side): with A, p.
approx. 49 cm. (19V4 in.), ending with
Next row: with A, k.l, * p.l, k.l, rep. from
same row as back at underarm.
ABBREVIATIONS * to end.

Rep. these 2 rows 10 more times. Shape Top


k. = knil; p =purl, = stitch(es); inc.=
st(s). Joining in B, work 2-colour patt. starting Cast off 5(6:7:8) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
increase, dec. ^decrease; beg. = begin(ning); on the wrong side with a p. row. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = Next row: with A, k. foil. alt. row to obtain 39(37:37:33) sts.
alternate: tog. = together; si. = slip stitch Next roa>; with A, p.l, * k.l, p.l, rep. from Work I row.
(transfer one stitch from left needle, knit- * to end. Cast off 4 sts. at beg. of next 6 rows.
wise unless otherwise stated, to right Rep. these 2 rows 10 more times. Cast off rem. 15(13:13:9) sts.
hand needle.); cont. = continue; patt. = Rep. from ** for as long as required.
foil. = following; foils. = follows; AT THE SAME TIME, when work
pattern; POLO COLLAR
mm. = millimetres; cm. = centimetres; in. measures 41 cm. (16 in.), shape armholes.
= inch(es); = stocking stitch; m.l =
st.st.
Sew up left shoulder seam.
make 1 St.: pick up horizontal loop lying
Shape Armholes With right side facing, 3'/4mm. needles
before next st. and work into back of it. Cast off 5(6:7:8) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows. and A, k. up half the sts. on back holder,
Dec. 1 St. at both ends of next and foil. ml, k. up rem. sts. on holder, pick up 35
6(7:7:8) alt. rows. (85(89:93:95) sts.| sts. down left front neck, k. up
Work straight until armhole measures 15(17:19:21) sts. on front holder, pick up
23(24:25:26) cm. (9(9'^:93/i:10'/i) in.) 35 sts. up right front neck. (119(123:127:
131) sts.]
Shape Shoulders
Work in p.l, k.l rib for 16 cm. (6'/4 in.).
Cast off 7 sts. at beg. of next 6 rows.
Cast off loosely.
Cast off 6(8:7:8) sts. at beg. of next 2 rows.
Leave rem. 33(35:37:39) sts. on holder.
MAKING UP
FRONT Press each piece lightly following instruc-
tions on ball band.
Work as back to 7 cm. (2'/4 in.) below top
Sew up right shoulder seam and polo-
of centre back.
neck seam.
Shape Neck and Shoulders Sew up side and sleeve seams.
Patt. 36(38:37:38) sts. Set in sleeves. Press seams if required.
!fej'*
Slash-neck Sweater with Giant Cable %c
Loose sweater with garter-striped body, ribbed sleeves, centre-front
cableand slash neck with facing

** Suitable for knitters with some Ist row (right side): p.40(42:44:46:48), k.2,
previous experience p.2, C8, p.2, k,2, p.40(42:44:46:48).
2nd row: k.40(42;44:46:48), p.2, k.2, p. 8,
MATERIALS k.2, p.2, k.40(42:44:46:48).
3rd row: k.42(44:46:48:50), p.2, k.8, p.2, k.
Yarn
to end.
Argyll Pure Wool Aran
4th row: p.42(44:46:48:50), k.2, p. 8, k.2, p.
16{l'7: 17:18:18) x 50g. balls
to end.
Needles 5th row: p. 40(42:44:46:48), k.2, p.2, k.8,
1 pair3^4mm. p.2, k.2, p.40(42:44:46:48).
1 pair4':mm. 6th to 8th rows: as 2nd to 4th.
1 cable needle 9th to 12th rows: as 5th to 8th.
These 12 rows form patt.
MEASUREMENTS Cont. in patt. until frontmeasures same
as back to armhole shaping, ending with
Chest
a wrong side row.
92(97:102:107:112) cm.
36(38:40:42:44) in. Shape Armholes
Work as for back. [70(72:74:76:78) sts.]
Length
Work straight until front measures same
65(66:68:69:70) cm.
as back to shoulder shaping, ending with
25' ?(26:26V4:27:27iA) in.
a wrong side row.
Sleeve Seam Shape shoulders as for back.
46(47:47:47:48) cm.
18(18i::18i'2:18V2:183/4) in.
Shape Neck Facing
Beg. with a k. row, work 4 rows in st. St.,
Change to 4V2mm. needles and patt- as dec. 3 sts. evenly over centre 12 sts. on
TENSION foils.: 1strow.
18 sts. and 24 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square 1st row (right side): p. Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 6 rows.
over St. St. on 4V;!mm. needles. If your 2nd and 3rd rows: k. Cast off loosely.
tension square does not correspond to 4th row: p.
these measurements, adiust the needle These 4 rows form patt. SLEEVES
size used. Cont. in patt. until work measures 44 cm. Cast on 40(40:44:44:48) sts. with 3V4mm.
(17'4 in.) at centre, ending with a wrong needles.
side row. Work on weit for 7 cm. (2^/4 in.).
in rib as
ABBREVIATIONS
Shape Armholes Change to 4V:mm. needles.
k =knit, p =purl, st(s) =stitch{es); mc = Keeping patt. correct, cast off 5(6:7:8:9) Cont. in rib, shaping sleeve by inc. 1 st.
mcreas(ing). dec =decreas(mg). beg = sts. atbeg. of next 2 rows. at each end of next row, then on every

begin(ning); rem. = remain(ing); rep. = Dec. at each end of next 5 rows, then
1 St. foil. 6th(4th:4th:3rd:3rd) row until there
repeat; alt. = alternate; tog. = together; at each end of the 3 foil. alt. rows. [64(66: are 50(52:56:62:58) sts., then on every

si. = slip (transfer one stitch from left 68:70:72) sts.] foil 4th row until there are 78(82:86:90:94)
needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated, Work straight until back measures 20(21: sts., taking extra sts. into rib.

to right hand needle.); cont. = continue; 23:24:25) cm. {7Va{SV4:9:9^/i:9V4) in.) from Work straight until sleeve measures
patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. = beg, of armhole shaping, ending with a 46(47:47:47:48) cm. (\8(18V2: W/2:W/i:
follows; mm. = = centi-
millimetres, cm, wrong side row. I8V4) in.), ending with a wrong side row.
metres; in. = = stocking St.:
inches; st. st.
Shape Top
Shape Shoulders
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.: Cast off 5(6:7:8:9) sts. at beg. of next 2
Cast off 5(5:6:6:6) sts. at beg. of next
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. =
4 rows.
decreases; C8 = cable 8: si. next 4 sts. Work rows straight.
Cast off 6(6:5:5:6) sts. at beg. of next 2 2(4:6:8:10)
onto cable needle and leave at back of Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every
rows.
work, k.4, k.4 from cable needle. foil. alt. row until 46 sts. rem., then on
Shape Neck Facing every row until 36 sts. rem.
BACK Beg. with a k. row, work 4 rows in st. St.
Cast off.
Cast off 2 sts. at beg. of next 6 rows.
Cast on 84(88:92:96:100) sts. with
3V4mm. needles.
Cast off loosely. MAKING UP
1st row. k.3. (p.2. k.2) to last St., k.l. Press lightly, omitting welt and cuffs.
2nd row: k.l, (p.2, k.2) to last 3 sts., p.2,
FRONT Sew up shoulder seams.
k.l. Work ribbing as for back, but inc. 12 sts. Sew up side and sleeve seams.
Rep. these 2 rows for 7 cm. (2^/4 in.), evenly on last row. [96(100:104:108:112) Set in sleeves.
ending with a 2nd row and inc. 6 sts. sts.] Fold facings to wrong side and slip st. in
evenly on last row. [90(94:98:102:106) Change to 4y2mm. needles. position.
sts.] Work in patt. with centre cable as foils.: Press seams.
e

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Ridge-pattern Cardigan m
Rugged, hip-length sports cardigan buttoning to a V neckline,
with set-in sleeves, ribbed welts and borders

Suitable for knitters with some


LEFT FRONT
previous experience
Cast on 74(77:83:89:92) sts. with 3mm.
MATERIALS needles.
Work 9 cm. (3Vi in.) in rib as for back
Yarn ending with 2nd patt. row.
Sunbeam St Ives 4 ply
Next row: inc. 5(2:3:4:1) sts. evenly across
21(21:22:23:23) x 25g. baUs.
the row. 179(79:86:93:93) sts.)
Needles Change to 3y4mm. needles and work in
1 pair 3mm. patt. as for back until front measures
1 pair 3%mm. same as back to armholes, ending with
right side facing.
Buttons
5 Shape Armhole and Neck
1st row: cast off 7(7:9:9:10) sts., work to
MEASUREMENTS last 2 sts., k.2 tog.
Chest Dec. 1 St. at armhole edge on every alt.

92(97:102:107:112) cm. row 8(9:9:11:11) times, at the same time


36(38:40:42:44) in. dec. at neck edge on every 3rd row until
45(48:46:56:55) sts. rem.
Length Now dec. at neck edge on every 4th(4th:
64(66:68:70:71) cm. 2nd:2nd:2nd) row until 42(42:43:43:44)
25(26:26%:27W:27%) in.
sts. rem.
Sleeve Seam Work until armhole measures same as
52(53:55:55:56) cm. back.
20i^(20%:21'/^:21Vt!:22) in.
2nd row: '
p. 2, k.l, rep. from * to last 2 Shape Shoulder
TENSION sts., p. 2. Cast off at armhole edge 12(12:10:10:11)
Next row: inc. 1(2:0:1:2) sts. across the sts. once and 10(10:11:11:11) sts. 3 times.
28 sts. and 36 rows = 10 cm.
(4 in.) square row. 1156(163:170:177:184) sts.]
over on 3yimm.
patt. slightly stretched Change to 3-V4mm. needles and work as
needles. your tension square does not
If
RIGHT FRONT
foUs.:
correspond to these measurements, adjust Isf row (wrong side): * k.2, p. 5, rep. from " Work as for left front, reversing all

the needle size used. to last 2 sts., k.2. shapings.


2nd row: *'
p. 2, k.l, * k.2 tog., then k.
ABBREVIATIONS again into first St. before slipping sts. off

k =knil. p =purl, st(s). = stitch(es): inc = needle, rep. from * once more, rep. from
increas(ing), dec. = decreas(ing), beg - * to last 2 sts.,
p. 2. Cast on 77(77:80:83:86) sts. with 3mm.
= = These 2 rows form patt. needles.
begin(ning); rem. remain(!ng); rep.
= = Rep. 1st and 2nd rows until back
repeat; alt. alternate; tog. together; Work cm. (3V^ in.) in rib as for back,
9
= slip (transfer one stitch from measures 43(44:46:47:48) cm. (16^4(171/4:
si. left ending with a 2nd patt. row.
needle, knitwise unless otherwise stated, 18: 18 V2: 183/4) in).
Next row: inc. 2(2:6:3:0) sts. across the
to right hand needle.); cont. = continue; row. [79(79:86:86:86) sts.]
patt. = pattern; foil. = following; foils. = Shape Armholes Change to 33/4mm. needles and work in
follows; mm. = millimetres; cm. = centi- Cast off 6(7:8:9:10) sts. at beg. of next 2 patt. as back.
metres; in. = inches; St. st. = stocking St.: rows. Inc. 1 St. at each end of every 6th row,
one row k., one row p.; g. st. = garter St.: Dec. 1 St. at each end of every alt. row working all inc. sts. into patt., until there
every row k.; incs. = increases; decs. = until 126(131:134:137:140) sts. rem. are 119(123:128:132:136) sts.
decreases. Work until armholes measure 21(22:22: Work until sleeve measures 52(53:55:55:
23:23) cm. (8V4(8'^:8A:9:9) in.) measured 56) cm. (20Vi(20%:21Vi:21>6:22) in.)
BACK on the straight.
Shape Top
Cast on 155(161:170:176:182) sts. with Cast off 7(8:9:10:11) sts. at beg. of next 2
3mm. needles. Shape Shoulders rows.
Work 9 cm. (3V^ in.) in rib as foils., Cast off at beg. of next and foU. rows Dec. 1 St. at each end of every alt. row 12
ending with a 2nd patt. row: 12(12:10:10:11) sts. twice and 10(10:11:11: times.
Isl row (right side): ' k.2, p.l, rep. from to 11) sts. 6 times. Cast off 5 sts. at beg. of next 12 rows.
last 2 sts., k.2. Cast off rem. sts. Cast off rem. sts.
FRONT BORDER
Cast on 17 sts. with 3mm. needles, and
work in rib as given for back.
Work 2 cm. {V4 in.)
Make buttonhole as foils.:

Nexl row (right side): rib 6 sts., cast off 6


sts., nb to end.
Next row: cast on 6 sts. above cast-off sts.
of preceding row.
Work 4 more buttonholes 9(9:9:10:10) cm.
(3y2(3V2:3V2:4:4) in.) apart.
Work until border is same length as
fronts and back neck when slightly
stretched.
Cast off.

iWk^rS^:.
*
V / J/ MAKING UP
Sew up shoulder seams.
Set in sleeves.
Sew up side and sleeve seams.
Sew up front border to fronts and back
neck with buttonholes on left side.
Sew on buttons.
Press lightly.

Cricket Sweater in Basket Pattern M>3^


Patterned, V-neck cricket sweater in extra-soft yarn, with ribbed hem
and cuff welts, garter-stitch neck border

** Suitable for knitters with some Sleeve Seam hand needle); cont. = continue; patt. =
previous experience 46(47:48) cm. pattern; foil. = following; foils. = follows;
18(18'/!:18%) in. mm. = millimetres; cm. = cenhmetres; in.
MATERIALS = inch(es); st.st. = stocking stitch; m.l =
Yam TENSION make 1 St.: pick up loop from between
needles and work into the back of it.
Jaeger Luxury Spun DK 26 sts. and 32 rows = 10 cm. (4 in.) square
13(13:14) X 50g. balls over patt. with 4mm. needles. If your ten-
BACK
sion square does not correspond to these
Needles Cast on 106(118:130) sts. with 3'Amm.
1 pair 3'/4mm.
measurements, adjust the needle size
needles.
pair 4mm.
used
1 2s( row: k.2, * p. 2, k.2, rep. from * to end.

2nd row: p. 2, * k.2, p. 2, rep. from * to end.

MEASUREMENTS ABBREVIATIONS Rep. 1st and 2nd row for 6 cm. (2V4 in.)
BustyChest ending with a 1st row.
k. = knit; p. = purl; st(s). = stitch(es); inc.= Next row: inc. 1 st. at each end of row.
87(97:107) cm.
increase; dec. = decrease; beg. = begin(ning); 1108(120:132) sts.]
34(38:42) in.
rem. = remain(ing); rep. = repeat; alt. = AT THE SAME TIME, make a loop with
Length alternate; tog. = together; si. = slip stitch contrasting yam and place between 54th
53(55:56) cm. (transfer one
from left needle, knit-
stitch and 55th (60th and 61st/66th and 67th) sts.
203/4(21 >/^:22) in. wise unless otherwise stated, to right to mark centre of work.
lift
15th row: p.2, (k.6, p.6) 4(5) times, k.l2, 3rd and 5th rows: as 1st row.
(p.6, k.6) 4(5) times, p.2. 7th row: p. 3, (k.6, p.6) 4(4:5) Hmes, k.6,
17th row: as 15th row. p.3.
row: p.l, m.l, p. 4, (k.6, p.6) 9 times,
19(/i 9th and 11th rows: as 7th row.
k.6, p. 4,m.l, p.l. [126 sts.] 13th row: p.l, m.l, p. 5, (k.6, p.6) 4(4:5)
21st row: p.6, {k.6, p.6) 10 Hmes. Hmes, k.5, m.l, k.l.
23rd row: as 21st row. Cont. in patt. moving patt. 3
, sts. to the left
24lh row: k. all k. sts. and p. all p. sts. on every foil, 6th row.
These 24 rows set the patt. AT THE SAME TIME, inc. 1 st. at each end
All sizes: of every foil. 6th(6th:7th) row to obtain
Cont. in patt., moving patt. outwards 92(98:104) sts.
from centre marker by 3 sts. on next and Work sHU moving patt., until
straight,
every (oil. 6th row. sleeve measures 46(47:48) cm.
AT THE SAME TIME, inc. 1 St. at each end (18(18'/^:183/4) in.), ending with a wrong
of next and every foil. 6th row to obtain side row.
118(132:146) sts.
Shape Top
Cont. straight, but sKll moving patt. out-
Keeping patt. correct, cast off 4 sts. at beg.
wards from centre, unfil back measures 33
of next 2 rows.
cm. (13 in.), ending with a wrong side
Dec. 1 St, at each end of next and every
foil, alt, row unHl 50(50:54) sts. rem.
Shape Armholes Work 1 row.
Keeping patt. correct, cast off 4 sts. at beg. Dec. 1 St. at each end of next and every

of next 2 rows. foil, row unHl only 26 sts. rem.


Dec. 1 St. at each end of next 3(5:7) rows. Cast off.
Work 1 row.
Dec. 1 each end of next and every
St. at LEFT SLEEVE
foU. alt. row unHl 96(104:112) sts. rem.
Work straight unHl back measures 53(55: Work as right sleeve from ** to **.
1strow (right side): (p.6, k.6) 5(5:6) Hmes.
56) cm. {20^4(21 i/i:22) in.), ending with a
2nd and every alt row: k. all k. sts. and p. all
wrong side row.
p. sts.
Shape Shoulders 3rd and 5th rows: as 1st row.
Cast off 9(10:10) sts. at beg. ofnext4rows. 7th row: p.3, (k.6, p.6) 4(4:5) Hmes, k.6,
Cast off 9(9:11) sts. at beg. of foil. 2 rows. p.3.
Change to 4mm. needles and work as Cast off rem, 42(46:50) sts. 9th and 11th rows: as 7th row.
foUs.: 13th row: k.l, m.l, k.5, (p.6, k.6) 4(4:5)
87(107) cm. (34(42) in.) sizes only: FRONT Hmes, p. 5, m.l, p.l.
Isl row (right side): p. 6, (k.6, p. 6) 4(5) Cont. in patt., moving patt. 3 sts. to the
times, (p. 6, k.6) 4(5) times, p. 6.
Work as back until only 32 rows rem. to
right on every foil. 6th row.
2nd and every alt roui.k. allk. sts.
start of shoulder shaping, ending with a
. and p. all AT THE SAME TIME, inc. for sides to
wrong side row.
p. sts. match right sleeve.
3rd row: as 1st row. Shape Neck Finish to match first sleeve.
5th row: as 1st row. Keeping patt. correct, divide for neck as
7th row: p.l, m.l, p.2, (k.6, p.6) 8(10) foUs.: NECKBAND
times, k.6, p.2, m.l, p.l. [110(134) sts.] Next row: patt. 46(50:54), work 2 sts. tog.,
9fhroa>;p.4,(k.6, p.6)8(10)times,k.6, p.4. Cast on 2 sts. with 3'/4mm. needles.
turn and leave rem. sts. on spare needle.
11th row: as 9th row. Work in garter st. (every row k.).
Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on every row until
13th row: p.l, m.l, (k.6, p.6) 4(5) times, 37 sts. rem.
AT THE SAME TIME, inc. 1 St. at beg. of
k.l2, (p.6, k.6) 4(5) Hmes, m.l, p.l. Work 1 row. next and every foil. alt. row to obtain 8 sts.

(112(136) sts.l Cont. as foils.:


Dec. 1 St. at neck edge on next and every
15th row: p.2, (k,6, p.6) 4(5) times, 1st row: k.
k.l2, foil. alt. row unHl 27(29:31) sts. rem.
2nd row: k.l, m.l, k. to last 2 sts., k.2 sts.
(p.6, k,6) 4(5) times, p.2. Work 1 row.
17th row: as 15th row. tog. (8 sts. left).

19th row: k.l, m.l, k.4, (p.6, k.6) 8(10)


Shape Shoulder Rep. 1st and 2nd rows unHl shorter side is
Hmes, p.6, k.4, m.l, k.l. (114(138) sts.) Work as on back. long enough to fit round neck edge on top
22s( row: k.6, (p.6, k.6) 9(11) times.
Return to sts. on spare needle, rejoin of work, ending with 1st row.

23rd row: as 21st row. yam, work 2 sts. tog., patt. to end. Dec. 1 St. at beg. of next and every foil. alt.
24th row: k. all k. sts. and p. Finish to match 1st side reversing all shap- row until 2 sts. rem.
all p. sts.
These 24 rows set the patt. ings. Work 1 row.
97cm. (38 in.) size only: K.2 sts. tog. and fasten off.
3s( row (right side): (k.6, p.6) 5 times,
(p.6,
RIGHT SLEEVE
k.6) 5 Hmes. * Cast on 50(54:58) sts. with 3'/4mm.
MAKING UP
2nd and every alt. row:k. allk. sts. and p. all needles. Press every piece following instrucHons
p. sts. Work in k.2, p.2, rib as on back, ending on ball bands.
3rd row: as 1st row. with 1st row. Sew up shoulder seams.
5th row: as 1st row. Next row: rib 3(5:3), m.l, rib 5(9:4), rep. Sew up side and sleeve seams.
7th row: k.l, m.l, k.2, (p.6, k.6) 9 Hmes, from * to last 2(4:3) sts., m.l, rib to end. Set in sleeves.
p.6, k,2, m.l, k.l. (122 sts.J (60(60:72) sts.] Sew up short slanted ends of neckband,
9th row: k.4, (p.6, k.6) 9 times, p.6, k.4. Change to 4mm. needles and work in thus forming a point.
11th row: as 9th row. patt. as foils.:
" Position neckband on top of work and sew
13th row: k.l, m.l, p.6, {k.6, p.6) 4 Hmes, 2s( row (right side): (k.6, p.6) 5(5:6) Hmes. up inner edge to neckline edge.
k.l2, (p.6, k.6) 4 times, p.6, m.l, k.l. [124 2nd and every all roui.k. aUk. sts. and p. all
. Sew up outer edge of neckline loosely.
sts.]
p. sts. Press seams if required.
Addresses
If you have any difficulty in obtaining yarns, you can write to the address given below for
the head office or agent of the yarn spinner for stockist information. Where there is no agent the
address of sole or main stockists are given. Where the yarn is available only by mail order,
this address is given.

ARGYLL WOOLS JAEGER see PATONS PINGOUIN SIRDAR


Head Office U.K. U.K.
Argyll Wools Lid. LISTER French Wools Ltd Sirdar PLC
P.O' Box 15 7-11 Lexington Street Flanshaw Lane
U.K.
Pnesllev Mills
George Lee & Sons Ltd.
LONDON WIR 4BU Alverthorpe
PUDSEY Whiteoak Mills
UK. WAKERELD WF2 9DN
W. Yorks W. Yorks
P.O. Box 37
U.K Head Office and mail orders U.K.
WAKEFIELD Laines du Pingouin
Mail order
W Yorks
59061 ROUBAIX Australia agent
Paul Bishop
UK Cedex Coats & Patons Aust. Ltd.
R&D Bishop
Mail order
BP9n0 321-355 Fern Tree Gully Road
Third Avenue FFLANCE P O Box 110
Fransha Wools
Pioneer Indoor Market
PC Box 99 MOUNT WAVERLY
ILFORD Parkside Mills
Australia stockist Victona 3149
Essex C Sullivan Pty. Ltd. AUSTRALIA
BRADFORD 47-57 Collins Street
U.K.
W Yorks
ALEXANDRIA NSW 2015 S. Africa agent
UK AUSTRALIA Patons & Baldwins (S. Africa) Ltd.
CHAT BOTTE P O. Box 33
U.K. agent THE NATURAL DYE COMPANY S. Africa agent RANDFONTEIN 1760
Groves of Thames Ltd. Saprotex S AFRICA
Mail order only
Lupton Road Pingouin Wools
The Natural Dye Company
Industrial Estate Yams and Wools Pty Ltd
Stanbridge
THAME P O. Box 12 SUNBEAM
WIMBORNE 52 Jacobs 4026
Oxon. U.K.
Dorset
UK BH2 14JD
NATAL Sunbeam Wools
S.AFRICA Crawshaw Mills
U.K.
Mail order PUDSEY LS28 TBS
Chat Botte W. Yorks.
PATONS and JAEGER POPPLETON U.K.
BP 34959056
ROUBAIX U.K.
U.K. and mail order
CEDEX 1 Jaeger Handknitting or Mail order
Richard Poppleton & Sons Ltd.
FRANCE Patons & Baldwins Ltd.
Albert Mills
Woolfavre
Alloa 120 High Street
Horbur>'
CLACKMANNANSHIRE WAKEFIELD NORTHALLERTON
EMU SCOTLAND N. Yorks.
W. Yorks.
U.K. U.K. U.K.
U.K.
Customer Service
Emu Wools Mail orders Australia agent
Leeds Road Woolfa\Te Ltd. 39 Tennvson Street
S. Africa
Greengates 120 High Street EAST MALVERN
Woolcraft Agencies
BRADFORD NORTHALLERTON Victona 3145
P O. Box 17657 AUSTRALIA
W. Yorks. W. Yorks.
2038 HiUbrow
U.K. U.K.
JOHANNESBURG
Australia agent
S AFRICA
Australia
Kanngal Zic-tas Pty. Ltd Coats & Patons Aust. Ltd.
WENDY
359 Dorset Road 321-355 Fern Tree Gully Road U.K.
Bavswater PC Box 110 Wendy International
VICTORLA 3153 MOUNT WAVERLY ROWAN P.O. Box 3
AUSTRALIA Victoria 3149 GUISELEY
AUSTRALIA U.K. and mail order
W. Yorks.
S. Africa agent
Rowan Yams
U.K.
Green Lane MiU
E Brasch & Son S. Africa
Patons & Baldwins (S. Afnca)
Washpit
57 La Rochelle Road 1 Australia agent
Trojan P O Box 33 HOLMFIRTH Craft Warehouse
JOHANNESBURG RANDFONTEIN 1760 HUDDERSHELD HD7 IRW 30 Guess Avenue
S AFRICA S AFRICA
W Yorks
ARNCLIFFE
U.K.
PHILDAR
NSW 2205
AUSTRALIA
HUNTER
Mail order and information
Mail order only Phildar Australia agent S. Africa agent
T M Hunter Ltd 4 Cambrel Road Beedies Gallery Woolcraft Agencies
Sutherland Wool Mills Westgate Industrial Estate 479 Chapel Street P.O Box 17657
Brora NORTHAMPTON SOUTH YARRA 2038 HiUbrow
Sutherland NN5 5NS 3141 Victoria JOHANNESBURG
KW9 6NA U.K. AUSTRALIA S. AFRICA
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