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Knitting a Stylish Blousy Fit Sweater with Openwork Pattern

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Susan
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Jan 12, 2020 12:19 AM
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Comprehensive Guide to Knitting a Stylish Blousy Fit Sweater with Openwork Pattern

Sizes

X-Small/Small (Medium/Large, 1X/2X, 3X/4X)

Note: Piece is intended to have a blousy fit.

Finished Measurements

Bust 45 (52, 59, 65 1/2)"

Back Length 28 (29, 30, 31)"

Gauge

In Openwork Pattern, 14 sts and 21 rows = 4"/10cm, using larger needles.

Abbreviations

Skp: Slip 1 stitch knitwise, k1, pass slipped stitch over.

(1 stitch decreased)

Tbl: Through back loops

Materials

Stitch.Rock.Love. Sheep(ish) from Caron (70% Acrylic/30% Wool; 3oz/85g, 167yds/153m) #0016 Teal(ish): 9 (10, 12, 13) skeins

One pair size U.S. 9 (5.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge.

One pair size U.S. 8 (5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge.

One circular needle size U.S. 9 (5.5mm), 16"/40cm long.

Stitch marker.

Yarn needle.

Stitches Used

Garter Stitch: Knit all rows when working back and forth; knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd when working in the rnd.

Rib Pattern: (multiple of 4)

Instructions

Row 1 (RS): *K2, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.

Rep Row 2 for Rib Pattern.

Openwork Pattern: (multiple of 4 sts + 3)

Note: You may work pattern from text or chart.

Row 1: K4, *k2tog, yo, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2tog, yo, k1.

Row 2: *P2, yo, p2tog; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3.

Row 3: *K2, k2tog, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.

Row 4: P4, *yo, p2tog, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, yo, p2tog, p1.

Row 5: K1, *yo, skp, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 6: P3, *p2tog-tbl, yo, p2; rep from * to end.

Row 7: K3, *yo, skp, k2; rep from * to end.

Row 8: P1, *p2tog-tbl, yo, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

Note: Front and back are worked the same.

Front

With smaller needle, CO 80 (92, 104, 116) sts.

Work in Rib Pattern until piece measures 5"/12.5cm from the beginning, ending with a WS row, dec 1 st at end of last row—79 (91, 103, 115) sts.

Change to larger needles and Openwork Pattern; work even until piece measures approx 18 (18, 19, 19)"/45.5 (45.5, 48.5, 48.5)cm from the beginning, ending with Row 8 of pattern.

Shape Sleeves (RS): CO 28 (28, 32, 32) sts at beginning of next 2 rows, working CO sts in Openwork Pattern—135 (147, 167, 179) sts. Work even until Sleeve measures 9 (10, 10, 11)"/23 (25.5, 25.5, 28)cm from the beginning, ending with a RS row.

Change to Garter st; work even for 1". BO all sts.

Back

Work as for Front.

Finishing

Block pieces to measurements.

Sew side and bottom Sleeve seams. Sew top of Sleeve/shoulder seams, leaving 14"/35.5cm neck opening, or to suit.

Sleeve Cuffs

With RS facing, using circular needle, pick up and knit 62 (64, 64, 72) sts around Sleeve edge. Join to work in the rnd; place marker at beginning of rnd.

Work in Garter st for 2". BO all sts.

Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

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Very stylish design
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