Using smaller needles, CO 62 (66, 72, 76) sts. Work K2 P2 ribbing for 2", inc 1 st in center of final row — 63 (67, 73, 77) sts. Change to larger needles and work in st st until piece measures 6" (8", 10", 12") from beg, ending with a WS row.
K next 6 rows.
Begin working from yoke chart, starting and ending with the st indicated for the size you are making. Work 52 rows of chart. BO all sts.
Work as for back through row 40 of yoke chart.
Shape Front Neck
Continuing with chart pattern, work 24 (26, 29, 31) sts. Place rem sts on holder. Maintaining pattern in accordance with chart, BO 2 sts at neck edge every other row 4 times — 16 (18, 21, 23) sts. Work even until same length as back. BO. Return held sts to needle. BO center 15 sts. Work in accordance with chart to end of row. Continuing with chart pattern, BO 2 sts at neck edge every RS row 4 times — 16 (18, 21, 23) sts. Work even until same length as back. BO.
Using smaller needles, CO 28 (30, 34, 36) sts. Work K2 P2 ribbing for 2", inc 1 st in center of final row — 29 (31, 35, 37) sts. Change to larger needles and work in st st, inc 1 st at beg and end of every 4th row 17 (18, 19, 20) times — 63 (67, 73, 77) sts. Continue without shaping until piece measures 13" (14", 16", 17") from beg. K next 6 rows. BO.
Sew front to back at shoulders.
Neckband
Using 16" circular needle, beg at right shoulder seam, pick up and K 31 sts across back neck, 14 sts down left front neck, 15 sts at center front neck, and 14 sts up right front neck — 74 sts. Place marker to indicate beg of round. Work in K2 P2 ribbing for 1". BO loosely in rib.
Sew sleeves to sides, matching center of sleeve to shoulder seam.
Sew side and sleeve seams.
Weave in ends and block to finished measurements. |
