Camel Hair

Natural shade sweater

Size: UK 10 (14) - US 6 (10) - EU 36 (40) Now shape armholes by casting off 5 sts at beg
Note: figures in brackets ( ) refer to larger size. of next 2 rows. Then, work first and last 4 sts K2,
Where only one figure is given this refers to both P2rib, and, inside these sts for raglans, dec at
sizes. each end 2 sts on next and every alternate row 4
Skill Level: intermediate (5) times then 1 st every following alternate row 18
(19) times. When armhole measures 17.5(19.5)cm
How much yarn: 7 (9) balls (each ball 50g and 46(50) rows have been worked, cast off rem
and 125m) Camel Hair yarn (60% Extrafine 34(36) sts.
Merino Wool, 40% Camel) shade no. 5401
Needles: A pair of 4.50mm knitting needles Rigth sleeve: with 4.50mm needles cast on 44 (50)
Sewing needle: Yarn needle with rounded point sts and, for border, work 20 rows K2, P1, correspond-
ing to 8cm. Cont to work in stocking st, increasing
STITCHES 1 st at each end, inside first and last 2 sts, on next
Using needles: K2, P1 rib - K2, P2 rib and every following 6th (4th) row twice (4 times),
Stocking stitch (st st) then every following 8th row 9 times. There are
66(76) sts. When Sleeve measures 40 (42)cm from
TENSION beg, shape armholes by casting off 5 sts at beg of
22 sts and 26 rows measure 10cm square over next 2 rows. Then, work first and last 4 sts K2,P2rib,
stocking stitch with 4.50 mm knitting needles. Take and, inside these sts for raglans, dec at beg of row
time to check each tension before starting work: it (corresponding to Front) 1 st every 4th row 7 (6)
is essential to work to the stated tension to achieve times, then 1 st every alternate row 8 (12) times; at
success. the same time, at end of row (corresponding to
Back) dec 1 st every 4th row 4 times, then 1 st every
INSTRUCTIONS alternate row 17 (19) times: 20 (25) sts rem. For
Back: with 4.50mm needles cast on 96 (105) sts shoulder cast off at beg of next and alternate row:
and, for border, work 16 rows K2, P1 rib, correspond- 7 (8) sts twice, then rem 6 (9) sts.
ing to 6cm. Cont to work in stocking st. When work
measures 38 (40)cm from beg, shape armholes Left sleeve: work Left Sleeve as given for Right
by casting off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Then, Sleeve, but in mirrored shape.
work first and last 4 sts K2, P2 rib, and, inside these
sts for raglans, dec at each end 2 sts on next and FINISHING
every alternate row 5 (6) times then 1 st every fol- Sew raglan seams, leaving .right back raglan open.
lowing alternate row 20 (21) times. When armhole Neck: with 4.50mm needles pick up 94 (110) sts
measures 20(22)cm and 52 (56) rows have been around Back and Front neck-edge and work 20
worked, cast off rem 26 (29) sts. rows K2, P2 rib. Cast off in rib. Sew right Back raglan
Front: work as Back until to 38 (40)cm from beg. and neck seam. Sew sleeve and side seams.

9 (11)
12 (13)
15 (17)
17,5 (19,5) 2,5
17,5 (19,5)
20 (22)

30 (34)

BACK FRONT RIGHT

32 (34)

SLEEVE
8
6

44 (48) 44 (48) 20 (23)