Lillesol by Isabell Kraemer

Lillesol © 2024
a handknit design by Isabell Kraemer/grasflecken.
This pattern is for unlimited personal use.
Do not reproduce or sell the pattern or sell items that are knitted from this pattern.
For pattern support (in English), please contact grasfleckenbylilalu@gmail.com
Yarn Special techniques and tips
Fingering or lace weight yarn that gives you the Long tail cast-on:
correct gauge and a pleasant fabric https://www.purlsoho.com/create/long-tail-cast-on/
Cable cast-on:
Short sleeve version, approximately: https://www.purlsoho.com/create/cable-cast-on/
897 (998, 1091, 1164, 1265)(1378, 1492, 1613, Daisy stitch:
1692) yds/ 820 (912, 997, 1064, 1156)(1260,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSdAONlPop
1364, 1474, 1547) m
s
Long sleeve version, approximately:
1161 (1282, 1383, 1462, 1567)(1698, 1827, 1959, German short rows: see this tutorial for some
2032) yds/ 1061 (1172, 1264, 1336, 1432)(1552, close-up photos:
1670, 1791, 1857) m http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_6Pjl20zKA
On a RS row: Knit the number of stitches as
For the samples we used: stated in the pattern, turn work, bring yarn to
Short sleeve version: front, slip the first stitch as if to purl, bring yarn
Pascuali Puno Winikunka (70% cotton, 30% over the needle to the back of your work and pull
alpaca) [218 yds (200 m)/50g], shown in color tight (this creates the double stitch = DS).
64/Safran On a WS row: Purl the number of stitches as
stated in the pattern, turn work, bring yarn to
Long sleeve version: front, slip the first stitch as if to purl, bring yarn
LANIVENDOLE Aestiva (70% wool, 30% linen) over the needle to the back of your work and pull
[328 yds (300 m)/50g], shown in color Tabacco tight (this creates the double stitch = DS).
Resolving double stitches: When working over
Needles double stitches treat them as a single stitch by
US 3 (3.25 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needle and knitting through both legs of the DS on a RS row
DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) (kDS) or purling through both legs of the DS on a
for V-neck, body and sleeve finishing. WS row (pDS).
US 4 (3.5 mm) 32" (80 cm) circular needle and
DPNs (or longer circular needle for magic loop) Notes
for body and sleeves. Lillesol is worked seamlessly from the top down.
The back is worked in plain Stockinette stitch
Gauge (after blocking) while the front features a beautiful cable pattern
24 sts x 36 rows = 4" (10 cm) square panel at the center. Knitting starts with the cast-
in Stockinette stitch on of the shoulders for the back. Once the short
25 sts x 36 rows = 4” (10 cm) square in Front row shaped shoulder slope is done, the back is
pattern (FP) worked flat to underarm. Shoulder stitches are
picked up to work the front to the same length.
Sizes At underarm both front and back are joined to
1 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 8, 9) work the body top down in rounds. Neck finishing
finished bust circumference: is worked next. Sleeve stitches are picked up
40.75 (44, 47.5, 50, 53.25)(56.5, 60.75, 64.5, 67)” around the arm opening to work the sleeves
101.5 (110, 118.5, 125, 133)(141.5, 151.5, 161, (short or long) top down in rounds.
168) cm
Suggested ease: 7 - 11" (18 - 28 cm) Body and sleeves can be lengthened or
Sample is worn with approximately 9" (23 cm) shortened by working more or less rounds before
positive ease at bust (see schematic on the last starting the edging. Size can be adjusted by
page for more detailed measurements). working widthwise from the size you need/want
for your chest, and lengthwise from the size you
Materials need/want for your upper arms. Upper arm
Stitch holders or waste yarn, stitch markers, circumference is determined by the armhole
tapestry needle, blocking tools, row counter length plus the underarm cast-on. Work more or
(optional). less rows for both fronts and back (follow
instructions for a smaller/ bigger size) to adjust
armhole length.
Stitch counts are given after each increase or
decrease row/round.

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 Stitches
Abbreviations Daisy stitch (worked over 3 sts)
BO: bind off Knit 3 stitches together, leaving them on the LH
BOR: beginning of the round needle, yo, k3tog (the same 3 sts) and slip them
circ: circumference off the needle.
CO: cast on
dec: decrease LFP (left front pattern)
DS: double stitch (see German short rows) worked back and forth over
FP: front pattern (see Stitches) 27 (27, 27, 27, 35)(35, 35, 43, 43) sts
inc: increase
k: knit Row 1 (RS): K2, p1, (k3, p1, daisy stitch, p1) to
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together (decrease) m.
k3tog: knit 3 stitches together Row 2 (WS): (K1, p3) to 3 sts before end, k1, p2.
kDS: knit through both legs of the DS as one (see Row 3 (RS): K2, p1, (k3, p1) to m.
German short rows) Row 4 (WS): Repeat row 2.
LFP: left front pattern (see Stitches)
LH: left hand Repeat rows 1 to 4 for LFP.
m: marker
M1L: make one left (left leaning increase) RFP (right front pattern)
lift loop between stitches from front, knit into back worked back and forth over
loop 27 (27, 27, 27, 35)(35, 35, 43, 43) sts
M1R: make one right (right leaning increase)
lift loop between stitches from back, knit into front Row 1 (RS): (P1, daisy stitch, p1, k3) to 3 sts
loop before end, p1, k2.
p: purl Row 2 (WS): P2, k1, (p3, k1) to m.
pDS: purl through both legs of the DS as one Row 3 (RS): (P1, k3) to 3 sts before end, p1, k2.
(see German short rows) Row 4 (WS): Repeat row 2.
pfb: purl into the front loop, then into the back
loop of the same stitch (increase) Repeat rows 1 to 4 for RFP.
pm: place marker
RFP: right front pattern (see Stitches) FP (front pattern)
rnd(s): round(s) worked back and forth over
RH: right hand 53 (53, 53, 53, 69)(69, 69, 85, 85) sts
RS: right side
S2KP: slip 2 stitches together knitwise (as if to Row 1 (RS): (P1, daisy stitch, p1, k3) to 5 sts
k2tog) to the RH needle, knit 1, pass slipped before m, p1, daisy stitch, p1.
stitches over (centered double decrease) Row 2 (WS): (K1, p3) to last stitch, k1.
sl1 wyib: slip 1 stitch purlwise from LH to RH Row 3 (RS): (P1, k3) to last stitch, p1.
needle, with yarn held at back Row 4 (WS): Repeat row 2.
sl m: slip marker
st(s): stitch(es) Repeat rows 1 to 4 for FP.
ssk: slip 2 stitches, one at a time, knitwise to the
RH needle; return stitches to LH needle in turned FP (front pattern)
position and knit them together through the back worked in rounds over
loops 53 (53, 53, 53, 69)(69, 69, 85, 85) sts
yo: yarn over
WS: wrong side Rnd 1: (P1, daisy stitch, p1, k3) to 5 sts before m,
[]/(): repeat instructions in brackets p1, daisy stitch, p1.
Rnd 2: (P1, k3) to last stitch, p1.
Rnd 3: Repeat rnd 2.
Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 2.

Repeat rounds 1 to 4 for FP.

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Instructions Join shoulders
Back Short row 7: (RS) DS, knit to end, turn work to
Right shoulder WS, using the cable cast-on, CO 34 (36, 38, 38,
With US 4 (3.5 mm) needle, CO 42 (47, 51, 55, 38)(38, 40, 40, 42) sts, turn work to RS, then with
60)(65, 69, 75, 78) sts using the long tail cast-on. RS facing, return right shoulder sts to LH needle,
slip last CO stitch to LH needle and k2tog with the
First row (WS): P2, k1, purl to end. first stitch of right shoulder, knit to DS, kDS, k4,
turn; (WS) DS, purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn.
Short row 1: (RS) K7, turn; (WS) DS, purl to end.
123 (135, 145, 153, 163)(173, 183, 195, 203) sts
Short row 2: (RS) Knit to DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS)
DS, purl to end. Next short row: (RS) DS, knit to DS, kDS, k4,
turn; (WS) DS, purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn.
Short row 3: Repeat short row 2.
Repeat last short row 0 (2, 3, 4, 5)(6, 7, 9, 9)
Short row 4: (RS) K2, M1L, knit to DS, kDS, k4, more times.
turn; (WS) DS, purl to end. (1 stitch inc’d)
Next row (RS): DS, knit to DS, kDS, knit to 3 sts
43 (48, 52, 56, 61)(66, 70, 76, 79) sts before end, p1, k2.

Repeat short row 4 2 more times. Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to DS, pDS, purl to 3
sts before end, k1, p2.
45 (50, 54, 58, 63)(68, 72, 78, 81) sts
Next row (RS) (dec row): K2, p1, k1, k2tog, knit
Break yarn and place right shoulder stitches onto to 6 sts before end, ssk, k1, p1, k2. (2 sts dec'd)
waste yarn or holder.
121 (133, 143, 151, 161)(171, 181, 193, 201) sts
Left shoulder
With US 4 (3.5 mm) needle, CO 42 (47, 51, 55, Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to 3 sts before end,
60)(65, 69, 75, 78) sts using the long tail cast-on. k1, p2.

First row (WS): Purl to 3 sts before end, k1, p2. Next row (RS): K2, p1, knit to 3 sts before end,
p1, k2.
Short row 1: (RS) K2, p1, knit to end; (WS) p7,
turn. Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to 3 sts before end,
k1, p2.
Short row 2: (RS) DS, knit to end; (WS) purl to
DS, pDS, p4, turn. Repeat last 4 rows 2 more times.

Short row 3: Repeat short row 2. 117 (129, 139, 147, 157)(167, 177, 189, 197) sts

Short row 4: (RS) DS, knit to last 2 sts, M1R, k2; Work back and forth (all stitches as they appear)
(WS) purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn. (1 stitch inc'd) until piece measures 5.5 (6, 6.5, 6.75, 7.5)(8.25,
8.5, 9, 9.5)" [14 (15.5, 16.5, 17.5, 19)(21, 22, 23,
43 (48, 52, 56, 61)(66, 70, 76, 79) sts 24) cm] from top of shoulder (measured along the
arm opening), ending after a WS row.
Repeat short row 4 2 more times.
Break yarn and place back stitches onto waste
45 (50, 54, 58, 63)(68, 72, 78, 81) sts yarn or holder.

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Front Short row 3: (RS) Work in LFP to m, sl m, knit to
Left front DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS, purl to m, sl m, work
With US 4 (3.5 mm) needle and RS facing, in LFP to end.
beginning at neck edge of left back shoulder, pick
up and knit 41 (46, 50, 54, 59)(64, 68, 74, 77) sts. Short row 4 (neck inc): (RS) Work in LFP to m,
sl m, k1, M1L, knit to DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS,
First row (WS): Pfb, k1, p12 (17, 21, 25, 22)(27, purl to m, sl m, work in LFP to end. (1 stitch inc’d)
31, 29, 32), pm, (k1, p3) to last 3 sts, k1, p2. (1
stitch inc'd) - (48, -, 56, -)(66, -, -, -) sts

42 (47, 51, 55, 60)(65, 69, 75, 78) sts Repeat short rows 3 and 4 - (0, -, 1, -)(1, -, -, -)
more time.
Short row 1: (RS) K2, p1, k3, p1, turn; (WS) DS,
p3, k1, p2. - (48, -, 57, -)(67, -, -, -) sts

Short row 2: (RS) K2, p1, k3, pDS, k3, p1, turn; Continue to All sizes.
(WS) DS, (p3, k1) to 2 sts before end, p2.
Sizes 3, 5, 7, 8, 9:
Short row 3: (RS) K2, (p1, k3) to DS, pDS, k3, Short row 2: (RS) Work in LFP (starting with row
p1, turn; (WS) DS, (p3, k1) to 2 sts before end, 1) to m, sl m, knit to DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS,
p2. purl to m, sl m, work in LFP to end.

Short row 4: (RS) K2, p1, k3, p1, daisy stitch, p1, Short row 3 (neck inc): (RS) Work in LFP to m,
k3, pDS, k3, p1, turn; (WS) DS, (p3, k1) to 2 sts sl m, k1, M1L, knit to DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS,
before end, p2. purl to m, sl m, work in LFP to end. (1 stitch inc’d)

Short row 5: (RS) K2, (p1, k3) to DS, pDS, k3, - (-, 52, -, 61)(-, 70, 76, 79) sts
p1, turn; (WS) DS, (p3, k1) to 2 sts before end,
p2. Short row 4: (RS) Work in LFP to m, sl m, knit to
DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS, purl to m, sl m, work
Short row 6: (RS) K2, p1, k3, (p1, daisy stitch, in LFP to end.
p1, k3) to DS, pDS, k3, p1, turn; (WS) DS, (p3,
k1) to 2 sts before end, p2. Short row 5 (neck inc): Repeat short row 3.

Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4: Repeat short rows 4 and 5 - (-, 0, -, 0)(-, 1, 1, 1)

Continue to Neck shaping. more time.

Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9: - (-, 53, -, 62)(-, 72, 78, 81) sts

Repeat short rows 5 and 6 - (-, -, -, 1)(1, 1, 2, 2)
more time(s). Continue to All sizes.
Continue to Neck shaping.
All sizes
Neck shaping Next row (RS): Work in LFP to m, sl m, knit to
Short row 1: (RS) K2, (p1, k3) to DS, pDS, sl m, DS, kDS, knit to 3 sts before end, p1, k2.
k4, turn; (WS) DS, purl to m, sl m, k1, (p3, k1) to 2
sts before end, p2. Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to m, sl m, work in
LFP to end.
Size 1:
Short row 2: (RS) Work in LFP (starting with row Next row (RS) (dec row + neck inc): Work in
1) to m, sl m, knit to DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS, LFP to m, sl m, k1, M1L, knit to 6 sts before end,
purl to m, sl m, work in LFP to end. ssk, k1, p1, k2. (1 stitch dec'd/ 1 stitch inc’d)

Continue to All sizes. Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to m, sl m, work in
LFP to end.
Sizes 2, 4, 6:
Short row 2: (RS) Work in LFP (starting with row Next row (RS): Work in LFP to m, sl m, knit to 3
1) to m, sl m, knit to DS, kDS, k4, turn; (WS) DS, sts before end, p1, k2.
purl to m, sl m, work in LFP to end.

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Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to m, sl m, work in Short row 6: (RS) DS, k3, p1, (daisy stitch, p1,
LFP to end. k3, p1) to 2 sts before end, k2; (WS) p2, (k1, p3)
to DS, kDS, p3, k1, turn.
Repeat last 4 rows 1 more time.
Sizes 1, 2, 3, 4:
Next row (RS) (dec row + neck inc): Work in Continue to Neck shaping.
LFP to m, sl m, k1, M1L, knit to 6 sts before end,
ssk, k1, p1, k2. (1 stitch dec'd/ 1 stitch inc’d) Sizes 5, 6, 7, 8, 9:
Repeat short rows 5 and 6 - (-, -, -, 1)(1, 1, 2, 2)
Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to m, sl m, work in more time(s).
LFP to end. Continue to Neck shaping.

Next row (RS) (neck inc): Work in LFP to m, sl Neck shaping

m, k1, M1L, knit to 3 sts before end, p1, k2. (1 Short row 1: (RS) DS, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before
stitch inc’d) end, k2; (WS) p2, (k1, p3) to DS, kDS, sl m, p4,
turn.
43 (49, 54, 58, 63)(68, 73, 79, 82) sts
Size 1:
Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to m, sl m, work in Short row 2: (RS) DS, knit to m, sl m, work in
LFP to end. RFP (starting with row 1) to end; (WS) work in
RFP to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn.
Repeat last 2 rows 15 (15, 15, 15, 15)(15, 15,
15, 16) more times. Continue to All sizes.

58 (64, 69, 73, 78)(83, 88, 94, 98) sts Sizes 2, 4, 6:

Short row 2: (RS) DS, knit to m, sl m, work in
Break yarn and place left front stitches onto waste RFP (starting with row 1) to end; (WS) work in
yarn or holder. RFP to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn.

Right front Short row 3: (RS) DS, knit to m, sl m, work in

With US 4 (3.5 mm) needle and RS facing, RFP to end; (WS) work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to
beginning at arm opening edge of right back DS, pDS, p4, turn.
shoulder, pick up and knit 41 (46, 50, 54, 59)(64,
68, 74, 77) sts. Short row 4 (neck inc): (RS) DS, knit to 1 stitch
before m, M1R, k1, sl m, work in RFP to end;
First row (WS): P2, k1, p24 (24, 24, 24, 32)(32, (WS) work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, p4,
32, 40, 40), pm, purl to 2 sts before end, k1, pfb. turn. (1 stitch inc’d)
(1 stitch inc'd)
- (48, -, 56, -)(66, -, -, -) sts
42 (47, 51, 55, 60)(65, 69, 75, 78) sts
Repeat short rows 3 and 4 - (0, -, 1, -)(1, -, -, -)
Short row 1: (RS) K2, p1, knit to m, sl m, (p1, k3) more time.
to 3 sts before end, p1, k2; (WS) p2, k1, p3, k1,
turn. - (48, -, 57, -)(67, -, -, -) sts

Short row 2: (RS) DS, k3, p1, k2; (WS) P2, k1, Continue to All sizes.
p3, kDS, p3, k1, turn.
Sizes 3, 5, 7, 8, 9:
Short row 3: (RS) DS, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before Short row 2: (RS) DS, knit to m, sl m, work in
end, k2; (WS) p2, (k1, p3) to DS, kDS, p3, k1, RFP (starting with row 1) to end; (WS) work in
turn. RFP to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, p4, turn.

Short row 4: (RS) DS, k3, p1, daisy stitch, p1, k3, Short row 3 (neck inc): (RS) DS, knit to 1 stitch
p1, k2; (WS) p2, (k1, p3) to DS, kDS, p3, k1, turn. before m, M1R, k1, sl m, work in RFP to end;
(WS) work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to DS, pDS, p4,
Short row 5: (RS) DS, (k3, p1) to 2 sts before turn. (1 stitch inc’d)
end, k2; (WS) p2, (k1, p3) to DS, kDS, p3, k1,
turn. - (-, 52, -, 61)(-, 70, 76, 79) sts

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Short row 4: (RS) DS, knit to m, sl m, work in Join fronts
RFP to end; (WS) work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to Next row (RS) (neck inc): K2, p1, knit to 1 stitch
DS, pDS, p4, turn. before m, M1R, k1, sl m, work in RFP to last
stitch, place left front stitches from holder onto LH
Short row 5 (neck inc): Repeat short row 3. needle (RS facing, be careful not to twist), slip last
stitch of right front to LH needle, k2tog (last stitch
Repeat short rows 4 and 5 - (-, 0, -, 0)(-, 1, 1, 1) of right front with first stitch of left front), work in
more time. LFP to m (remember that you already “used” the
first stitch for the k2tog!), sl m, k1, M1L, knit to 3
- (-, 53, -, 62)(-, 72, 78, 81) sts sts before end, p1, k2. (2 sts inc’d, 1 stitch dec’d)

Continue to All sizes. 117 (129, 139, 147, 157)(167, 177, 189, 197) sts

All sizes From this point you will work according to FP

Next row (RS): DS, knit to m, sl m, work in RFP instructions (continue with appropriate row to
to end. maintain pattern = if your last RFP/LFP row was
row 3, continue with row 4 of FP)
Next row (WS): Work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to
DS, pDS, purl to 3 sts before end, k1, p2. Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to m, sl m, work in
FP to m, sl m, purl to 3 sts before end, k1, p2.
Next row (RS) (dec row + neck inc): K2, p1, k1,
k2tog, knit to 1 stitch before m, M1R, k1, sl m, Next row (RS): K2, p1, knit to m, sl m, work in FP
work in RFP to end. (1 stitch dec'd/ 1 stitch inc’d) to m, sl m, knit to 3 sts before end, p1, k2.

Next row (WS): Work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to 3 Next row (WS): P2, k1, purl to m, sl m, work in
sts before end, k1, p2. FP to m, sl m, purl to 3 sts before end, k1, p2.

Next row (RS): K2, p1, knit to m, sl m, work in Repeat last 2 rows until front measures
RFP to end. approximately 5.5 (6, 6.5, 6.75, 7.5)(8.25, 8.5, 9,
9.5)" [14 (15.5, 16.5, 17.5, 19)(21, 22, 23, 24) cm]
Next row (WS): Work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to 3 from top of shoulder (measured along the arm
sts before end, k1, p2. opening), ending after a WS row.

Repeat last 4 rows 1 more time. Join front and back

Next row (RS): Knit to m, sl m, work in FP to m,
Next row (RS) (dec row + neck inc): K2, p1, k1, sl m, knit to end, turn work to WS, using the cable
k2tog, knit to 1 stitch before m, M1R, k1, sl m, cast-on, CO 3 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3. 3) sts, pm (side
work in RFP to end. (1 stitch dec'd/ 1 stitch inc’d) marker), CO 4 (3, 3, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4, 4) sts, turn work
to RS, place back stitches from holder onto LH
Next row (WS): Work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to 3 needle (RS facing, be careful not to twist), slip last
sts before end, k1, p2. CO stitch to LH needle and k2tog with the first
stitch of the back, knit to end, turn work to WS,
Next row (RS) (neck inc): K2, p1, knit to 1 stitch using the cable cast-on, CO 3 (2, 2, 2, 2)(2, 3, 3,
before m, M1R, k1, sl m, work in RFP to end. (1 3) sts, pm (BOR m), CO 4 (3, 3, 3, 3)(3, 4, 4, 4)
stitch inc’d) sts, turn work to RS, slip last CO stitch to LH
needle and k2tog with the first stitch of the front.
43 (49, 54, 58, 63)(68, 73, 79, 82) sts
BOR is at right underarm.
Next row (WS): Work in RFP to m, sl m, purl to 3
sts before end, k1, p2. 246 (266, 286, 302, 322)(342, 366, 390, 406) sts

Repeat last 2 rows 15 (15, 15, 15, 15)(15, 15, Continue to Body.
15, 16) more times.

58 (64, 69, 73, 78)(83, 88, 94, 98) sts

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Body Neck finishing
From this point you will work the FP in rounds With US 3 (3.25 mm) needle, beginning at the left
(continue with appropriate round to maintain shoulder, pick up and knit stitches around neck
pattern = if your last front pattern row was row 3, opening as follows:
continue with round 4 of FP) 42 (44, 45, 46, 47)(48, 50, 53, 54) sts (at a ratio of
2 sts out of 3 rows) down the neck edge to the
Rnd 1: Knit to m, sl m, work in FP to m, sl m, knit point of the V, pm, 1 stitch at the point of the V,
to m, sl m, knit to BOR m, sl m. 42 (44, 45, 46, 47)(48, 50, 53, 54) sts from the
point of the V up to right shoulder, 9 sts (2 sts out
Dec rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to m, sl m, work in FP to of 3 rows) down the back neck edge, all stitches
m, sl m, knit to 3 sts before side marker, ssk, k1, from back neck cast-on, 9 sts (2 sts out of 3 rows)
sl m, k1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before BOR m, ssk, up the back neck edge, place marker for BOR.
k1. (4 sts dec’d)
Note: The final stitch count for your neck finishing
242 (262, 282, 298, 318)(338, 362, 386, 402) sts isn’t crucial, but you would want to make sure to
pick up the same number of stitches for the left
Repeat dec rnd every 4 rounds (work 3 rounds in side and the right side of the V.
established pattern, then work dec rnd)
1 (1, 1, 2, 2)(2, 2, 3, 3) more time(s). Rnd 1: Purl to m, sl m, purl to end, sl BOR m.

238 (258, 278, 290, 310)(330, 354, 374, 390) sts Rnd 2: Knit to m, sl m, knit to end, sl BOR m.

Repeat rnd 1 until body measures approximately Rnd 3 (dec rnd): Knit to 1 stitch before m, slip 1
14.5” (37 cm) or 0.5” (1.5 cm) less than desired stitch purlwise to RH needle, take out m, slip
length from underarm, ending after a round 1 of stitch back to LH needle, pm, S2KP, knit to end,
FP. sl BOR m. (2 sts dec’d)

Next rnd: Knit to m, remove m, p1, k1, k2tog, p1, Repeat rnds 2 and 3 one more time.
(k3, p1, k1, k2tog, p1) to m, remove m, knit to m, BO all stitches knitwise.
remove m, knit to BOR m, sl m.
Sleeves (both alike)
231 (251, 271, 283, 301)(321, 345, 363, 379) sts With RS facing and US 4 (3.5 mm) DPNs (or
longer circular needle for magic loop), beginning
Change to US 3 (3.25 mm) needle. at center of underarm, pick up and knit 72 (78, 84,
88, 96)(104, 110, 116, 120) sts around armhole
Next rnd: Purl to BOR m, take out m, sl1 wyib, (approximately 2 sts out of 3 rows and all
pm for BOR. underarm CO sts), place marker for BOR.
Note: You may want to pick up one more stitch at
Next rnd: Knit to BOR m, sl m. each edge of the underarm CO to avoid holes at
these points. Please decrease these stitches on
Next rnd: Knit to BOR m, sl m. next round to achieve the correct stitch count for
your sleeve.
Repeat last 3 rounds 1 more time.
BO all stitches knitwise. 72 (78, 84, 88, 96)(104, 110, 116, 120) sts

Next rnd: Knit to end, sl BOR m.

Dec rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before end, ssk,

k1, sl BOR m. (2 sts dec'd)

70 (76, 82, 86, 94)(102, 108, 114, 118) sts

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Work 6 rounds in Stockinette stitch, then work Sleeve option 2 (long)
dec rnd one more time. Work in Stockinette stitch in rounds,

68 (74, 80, 84, 92)(100, 106, 112, 116) sts repeating dec rnd every
16 (14, 12, 9, 7)(6, 6, 5, 5) rounds
Continue to Sleeve option 1 or 2. [= work 15 (13, 11, 8, 6)(5, 5, 4, 4) rounds in
Stockinette stitch, then work dec rnd]
Sleeve option 1 (short) 7 (8, 11, 13, 17)(20, 11, 24, 13) more times,
Work in Stockinette stitch in rounds until sleeve
measures approximately 3” (7.5 cm) or 0.5" (1.5 then every
cm) less than desired length from underarm. - (-, -, -, -)(-, 5, -, 4) rounds
- (-, -, -, -)(-, 11, -, 12) more times.
Change to US 3 (3.25 mm) needle(s).
54 (58, 58, 58, 58)(60, 62, 64, 66) sts
Next rnd: Purl to BOR m, take out m, sl1 wyib,
pm for BOR. Work in Stockinette stitch in rounds until sleeve
measures approximately 15.25 (15.25, 15.25,
Next rnd: Knit to BOR m, sl m. 15.25, 14.75)(14.75, 14.75, 14.75, 14.25)" [39
(39, 39, 39, 38)(38, 38, 38, 36.5) cm] or 0.5” (1.5
Next rnd: Knit to BOR m, sl m. cm) less than desired length from underarm.

Repeat last 3 rounds 1 more time. Change to US 3 (3.25 mm) needle(s).

BO all stitches knitwise.
Next rnd: Purl to BOR m, take out m, sl1 wyib,
Repeat instructions for second sleeve. pm for BOR.

Next rnd: Knit to BOR m, sl m.

Next rnd: Knit to BOR m, sl m.

Repeat last 3 rounds 1 more time.

BO all stitches knitwise.

Repeat instructions for second sleeve.

Finishing
Weave in all ends and block to measurements.

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Schematic

Measurements in inches Measurements in cm

Back neck (without finishing): 6.5 (6.75, 7, 7, Back neck (without finishing): 16 (17, 18, 18,
7)(7, 7.5, 7.5, 7.75) 18)(18, 19, 19, 19.5)
Shoulder: 7 (7.75, 8.5, 9.25, 10)(11, 11.5, 12.5, Shoulder: 17.5 (19.5, 21, 23, 25)(27, 29, 31.5,
13) 32.5)
V-neck depth (without finishing): 6.5 (6.75, 7, V-neck depth (without finishing): 17 (17.5, 18,
7.25, 7.5)(7.75, 8, 8.5, 8.75) 18.5, 19)(19.5, 20, 21.5, 22)
Armhole depth: 5.5 (6, 6.5, 6.75, 7.5)(8.25, 8.5, Armhole depth: 14 (15.5, 16.5, 17.5, 19)(21, 22,
9, 9.5) 23, 24)
Sleeve circ: 12 (12.5, 14, 14.75, 16)(17.25, Sleeve circ: 30 (32.5, 35, 36.5, 40)(43.5, 46,
18.25, 19.25, 20) 48.5, 50)
Body circ (at underarm): 40.75 (44, 47.5, 50, Body circ (at underarm): 101.5 (110, 118.5,
53.25)(56.5, 60.75, 64.5, 67) 125, 133)(141.5, 151.5, 161, 168)
Body circ (at lower edge): 38.5 (41.75, 45.25, Body circ (at lower edge): 96 (104.5, 113, 118,
47.25, 50.25)(53.5, 57.75, 60.5, 63.25) 125.5)(133.5, 144, 141.5, 158)
Body length from underarm: +/- 15 Body length from underarm: +/- 38.5
Sleeve length (short sleeves): +/- 3.5 Sleeve length (short sleeves): +/- 9
Sleeve length (long sleeves): 15.75 (15.75, Sleeve length (long sleeves): 40.5 (40.5, 40.5,
15.75, 15.75, 15.25)(15.25, 15.25, 15.25, 14.75) 40.5, 39.5)(39.5, 39.5, 39.5, 38)

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