Knitting Instructions for Stylish Garments
Notes
To fit bust measurement: Extra-Small/Small 28-34” [71-86.5 cm], Medium 36-38” [91.5-96.5 cm], Large 40-42” [101.5-106.5 cm], Extra-Large 44-46” [112-117 cm], 2/3 X-Large 48-54” [122-137 cm], 4/5 X-Large 56-62” [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust: Extra-Small/Small 50” [127 cm], Medium 60” [152.5 cm], Large 64” [162.5 cm], Extra-Large 68” [173 cm], 2/3 X-Large 72” [183 cm], 4/5 X-Large 81” [206 cm]
Knitting Needle Size: 10 or 6 mm, 9 or 5.5 mm, Circular Knitting Needles
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Gauge: 15 sts and 20 rows = 4” [10 cm] in Moss St Pat with larger needles.
Materials List
Patons® Denimy™ (3 oz/85 g; 144 yds/132 m) Lemon Curry Denim (96620)
- Size XS/S: 7 balls
- Size M: 8 balls
- Size L: 9 balls
- Size XL: 11 balls
- Size 2/3XL: 13 balls
- Size 4/5XL: 15 balls
Sizes U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) and U.S. 10 (6 mm) knitting needles.
Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) and U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needles 16” [40 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge
2 stitch holders
4 stitch markers
Instructions
The instructions are written for the smaller size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes, the instructions will be written thus. Numbers for each size are shown in the same color throughout the pattern. When only one number is given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Back
With larger needles, cast on 95 (111-119-127-135-151) sts. 1st row: (RS). *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row: *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Rep last 2 rows (K1. P1) ribbing for 1½” [4 cm], ending on a 2nd row and inc 1 st in the center of the last row. 96 (112-120-128-136-152) sts.
Proceed in Moss St Pat as follows:
1st and 2nd rows: *K1. P1. Rep from * to end of row.
3rd and 4th rows: *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Last 4 rows form Moss St Pat.
Continue in pat until work from beg measures 21½ (21¾-23-23½-25-25½)” [54.5 (55-58.5-59.5-63.5-65) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape shoulders: Cast off 6 (6-7-7-8-9) sts at the beg of the next 6 rows, then 4 (6-6-7-7-8) sts beg following 8 rows. Leave the remaining 28 (28-30-30-32-34) sts on a stitch holder.
Front
Work from the instructions given for Back.
Continue in pat until work from beg measures 17½ (17¾-19-19½-20¾-21)” [44.5 (45-48.5-49.5-52.5-53.5) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape neck: Next row: (RS). Pat across 43 (51-54-58-61-68) sts (neck edge). Turn. Leave the remaining sts on a spare needle.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows, then on every following alt row 4 times more. 34 (42-45-49-52-59) sts.
Continue even in pat until work from beg measures 21½ (21¾-23-23½-25-25½)” [54.5 (55-58.8-59.5-63.5-65) cm], ending on a WS row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (6-7-7-8-9) sts at the begining of the next and every following alt row twice more. 16 (24-24-28-28-32) sts. Cast off 4 (6-6-7-7-8) sts at the beg of the next and every following alt row 3 times more.
With RS facing, slip the center 10 (10-12-12-14-16) sts onto a st holder. Join yarn to remaining sts and pat to end of row.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 rows, then on following alt rows 4 times more. 34 (42-45-49-52-59) sts.
Continue even in pat until work from beg measures 21½ (21¾-23-23½-25-25½)” [54.5 (55-58.8-59.5-63.5-65) cm], ending on a RS row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 6 (6-7-7-8-9) sts at the beg of the next and every following alt row twice more. 16 (24-24-28-28-32) sts. Cast off 4 (6-6-7-7-8) sts at the beg of the next and every following alt row 3 times more.
Sleeves
With smaller needles, cast on 31 (31-31-33-35-37) sts.
Work 1” [2.5 cm] in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Back, ending on a 2nd row and inc 1 st in the center of the last row. 32 (32-32-34-36-38) sts.
Begin with a knit row, work 4 rows in stocking st.
Inc 1 st at the end of the next and every following 8th (8th-6th-6th-6th-4th) row until there are 42 (42-44-48-50-54) sts.
Continue even until work from beg measures 10” [20.5 cm], ending on a knit row. Cast off.
Finishing
Pin garment pieces to measurements and cover with damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Sew shoulder seams.
Cowl Neck
With RS facing and smaller circular needle, begin at left shoulder seam, pick up and knit 33 (33-35-35-39-41) sts down left front neck edge. K10 (10-12-12-14-16) from Front st holder. Pick up and knit 33 (33-35-35-39-41) sts up right front neck edge. K28 (28-30-30-32-34) from Back st holder. 104 (104-112-112-124-132) sts. Join in round, placing a marker on the first st.
Work 4” [10 cm] in (K2. P2) ribbing.
Change to larger circular needle and continue in ribbing until Cowl from beg measures 9” [23 cm]. Cast off in ribbing.
Place markers on side edges of Front and Back 5¼ (5¼-5½-6-6½-6¾)" [13 (13-14-15-16.5-17) cm] down from shoulders. Sew in sleeves between markers. Sew side and sleeve seams.
