thorntower

by Robin Melanson

finished measurements: NOTES

Bust, seamed and buttoned: 31 (34 ½, 38, When working in Garter stitch, slip the first stitch of each row purlwise with yarn in front.
42, 45 ½, 49, 52 ½)" / 78.5 (87.5, 96.5,
When working short rows, it is not necessary to hide the wraps; they blend into the texture of the
106.5, 115.5, 124.5, 133.5) cm
Length: 21 ¼ (21 ½, 23, 23 ¼, 24 ¼, 24 ¾, Garter stitch.
25 ¼)" / 54 (54.5, 58.5, 59, 61.5, 63, 64) cm The charts indicate which row to begin for each size. Charts are worked beginning with a WS
Shown in size 34 ½" / 87.5 cm row. To alter the length of the sweater, add or subtract chart rows at the beginning of the charted
Intended to be worn with 1" / 2.5 cm negative section. Armhole shaping must begin with Chart Row 55 for the upper sections of the chart to
ease to 1–2" / 2.5–5 cm positive ease.
align properly.
suggested yarn:
1000 (1100, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600,
BACK indicated for your size to next marker, sm, purl
1700) yd / 914 (1006, 1189, 1280, 1377, 1463,
With smaller needles and using the long-tail to next marker, sm, work Chart B starting
1554) m Catherine Lowe Couture Yarns
method, CO 74 (82, 90, 98, 106, 114, 122) sts. where indicated for your size to next marker,
CLII #7A (82% Merino Wool, 11% Kid Mohair,
7% Silk) in Bronze
sm, p0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4), work Chart D over
Work 21 rows in Garter st (11 ridges), slipping
next 0 (0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 4) sts, p1 (3, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5).
Catherine Lowe Couture Yarns are sold in
first st of each row (see Note) and ending with
units of 100 yards, not by weight or by the a WS row. Piece meas 2 ½" / 6.5 cm. Work 3 more rows in rev St st and chart
skein. The yarn listed is equivalent to patterns as est.
Change to larger needles.
a worsted weight. Shape waist
Set-up row (RS): K1 (3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13),
needles: Next row—Dec row (RS): Work in
pm, k2, [m1, k4] twice, m1, k3, m1, k4, m1,
Size 8 US / 5 mm needles pattern to second marker, sm, p2, p2tog, work
k2, pm, k34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58), pm, k2,
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm needles to 4 sts before next marker, ssp, p2, sm, work
m1, k4, m1, k3, m1, [k4, m1] twice, k2, pm,
Size 7 US / 4.5 mm circular needle, 32" / to end. 2 sts dec.
k1 (3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13). 84 (92, 100, 108, 116,
60 cm long or longer
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain 124, 132) sts. Rep Dec row every 6th (6th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th,
correct gauge. Set-up row (WS): K1 (3, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5), p0 8th) row 3 (3, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) more time(s), then
(0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 4), k0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4), sm, k0 (0, every 0 (0, 6th, 6th, 6th, 6th, 6th) row 0 (0, 2,
notions: 2, 2, 0, 0, 0), p2 (2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2), k4 (4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1) time(s). 76 (84, 92, 100, 108, 116,
Stitch markers, waste yarn, cable needle,
2, 2), p4 (4, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4), k8 (8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6), 124) sts. Piece meas 6 ¼ (6 ¼, 6 ¾, 6 ¾, 7, 7,
four buttons 5/8" / 16 mm diameter, four
p2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4), k2 (2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 6), p2 (2, 7)" / 16 (16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 18) cm from beg.
plain backer buttons with same number of
holes as the buttons 0, 0, 0, 0, 0), sm, knit to next marker, sm, p2 Work 11 rows even.
(2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0), k2 (2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 6), p2 (2, 4,
gauge: 4, 4, 4, 4), k8 (8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6), p4 (4, 2, 2, 4, 4, Next row—Inc row (RS): Work to second
18 sts and 26 rows = 4" / 10 cm over marker, sm, p2, M1P, work to 2 sts before next
4), k4 (4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2), p2 (2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2), k0
reverse Stockinette Stitch using larger marker, M1P, p2, sm, work to end. 2 sts inc.
(0, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0), sm, k0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4), p0 (0,
needles
24-st panel from Charts A or B measures
0, 0, 4, 4, 4), k1 (3, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5). Rep Inc row every 10th row 3 more times. 84
approximately 4" / 10 cm wide Next row (RS): P1 (3, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5), work (92, 100, 108, 116, 124, 132) sts.
To save time and to ensure accurate Chart C over next 0 (0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 4) sts, p0 (0,
Work 9 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13) rows even,
sizing, check gauge. 0, 0, 2, 3, 4), sm, work Chart A starting where

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ending on Row 54 of Charts A and B. Piece Next row (WS): BO 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, Set-up row (RS): K1 (3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13),
meas 14 (14, 15, 15, 15 ½, 15 ½, 15 ½)" / 35.5 12) sts, work to end of left shoulder; BO 2 sts pm, k2, [m1, k4] twice, m1, k3, m1, k4, m1,
(35.5, 38, 38, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5) cm from beg. from right neck edge, work to end. k2, pm, k26 (28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38), k1, m1,
Shape armholes Next row (RS): BO rem 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, k3. 56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80) sts.
Reposition first and fourth markers 12 sts to 12) sts from right shoulder; BO 2 sts from left Set-up row (WS): P5, knit to marker, sm,
the right of the second marker and 12 sts to neck edge, work to end. p2 (2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0), k2 (2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 6), p2 (2,
the left of the third marker, respectively (12 sts Next row (WS): BO rem 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4), k8 (8, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6), p4 (4, 2, 2, 4,
between each pair of markers). From this point 12) sts from left shoulder. 4, 4), k4 (4, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2), p2 (2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2),
forward, work Rows 55–62 of Charts A and B k0 (0, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0), sm, k0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4),
once, then repeat Rows 63–70. LEFT FRONT p0 (0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 4), k1 (3, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5).
With smaller needles and using the long-tail Next row (RS): P1 (3, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5), work
BO 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 2 Chart C over next 0 (0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 4) sts, p0 (0,
rows, then BO 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) sts at beg of method, CO 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) sts.
0, 0, 2, 3, 4), sm, work Chart A starting where
foll 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) rows. 72 (78, 84, 90, 94, Next row (WS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end. indicated for your size to next marker, sm, purl
100, 106) sts. Short row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to last 3 to last 5 sts, work Chart C over next 4 sts, k1.
Next row—Dec row (RS): P1, dec 1 st in sts, w&t.
Short row 2 (WS): Knit to end. Work 3 more rows in rev St st and chart patts
patt (p2tog or k2tog), work to last 3 sts, dec 1 as est.
st in patt (ssp or ssk), p1. 2 sts dec. Short row 3: Sl 1 wyif, knit to 3 (3, 3, 4, 4,
4, 4) sts before last wrapped st, w&t. Shape waist and front neck
Rep Dec row every RS row 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) Short row 4: Knit to end. NOTE: Please read ahead; waist, front neck,
more times. 62 (66, 70, 74, 78, 82, 86) sts. Short rows 5–12: Rep Short rows 3 and 4. and armhole shaping are worked at the same
Cont in patts until armhole meas 6 ¾ (7, 7 ½, Short row 13: Sl 1 wyif, knit to 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, time. Front neck shaping will continue to
7 ¾, 8 ¼, 8 ¾, 9 ¼)" / 17 (18, 19, 19.5, 21, 22, 5, 5) sts before last wrapped st, w&t. within a few rows of the shoulder.
23.5) cm, ending with a WS row. Short row 14: Knit to end. Next row—Dec row (RS): Work to
Short rows 15–18: Rep Short rows 13
Shape shoulders and back neck second marker, sm, p2, p2tog (waist dec), work
and 14.
Next row (RS): BO 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12) to last 7 sts, ssp (neck dec), work Chart C over
sts, work 10 (11, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14) sts in patt, Knit 2 rows over all sts (11 ridges worked), next 4 sts, k1. 2 sts dec—1 st at waist and 1 st
join new yarn and BO 24 (26, 28, 30, 30, 32, ending with a WS row. Piece meas 2 ½" / at neck edge.
34) center sts, work in patt to end. 6.5 cm. Rep Neck Dec every 4th row 27 (28, 29, 30,
Work both sides at the same time with separate Change to larger needles. 30, 31, 32) more times.
balls of yarn.

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AT THE SAME TIME, rep Waist Dec every

6th (6th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th) row 3 (3, 1, 1,
3 (3 ¼, 3 ½, 3 ¾, 4 ¼, 4 ½, 4 ¾)"
7.5 (8.5, 9, 9.5, 11, 11.5, 12) cm
2, 2, 2) more time(s), then every 0 (0, 6th, 6th,
6th, 6th, 6th) row 0 (0, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1) time(s).
4 sts dec at waist. Piece meas 6 ¼ (6 ¼, 6 ¾,
6 ¼ (6 ¾, 7, 7 ½, 7 ½, 8, 8 ½)"
6 ¾, 7, 7, 7)" / 16 (16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 18) cm
16 (17, 18, 19, 19, 20.5, 21.5) cm
from beg.
12 ½ (13 ¼, 14 ¼, 15, 16, 17, 17 ¾)" Work 11 rows after last Waist Dec row,
32 (33.5, 36, 38, 40.5, 43, 45) cm
17 (18, 19, 19.5, 21, 22, 23.5) cm
6 ¾ (7, 7 ½, 7 ¾, 8 ¼, 8 ¾, 9 ¼)"

continuing neck shaping.

1.5 cm
½"

Next row—Waist Inc row (RS): Work

to second marker, sm, p2, M1P, work to end
continuing neck shaping. 1 st inc at waist.
21 ¼ (21 ½, 23, 23 ¼, 24 ¼, 24 ¾, 25 ¼)"
54 (54.5, 58.5, 59, 61.5, 63, 64) cm

Rep Waist Inc every 10th row 3 more times.

4 sts inc at waist.
16 (17 ¾, 19 ½, 21 ¼, 23, 25, 26 ¾)" Work 9 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13) rows even at side
35.5 (35.5, 38, 38, 39.5, 39.5, 39.5) cm

40.5 (45, 49.5, 54, 58.5, 63.5, 68) cm

edge, continuing neck shaping, ending on Row
14 (14, 15, 15, 15 ½, 15 ½, 15 ½)"

54 of Chart A. Piece meas 14 (14, 15, 15, 15 ½,

15 ½, 15 ½)" / 35.5 (35.5, 38, 38, 39.5, 39.5,
39.5) cm from beg.
14 ¼ (16, 17 ¾, 19 ½, 21 ¼, 23, 25)"
36 (40.5, 45, 49.5, 54, 58.5, 63.5) cm Shape armhole
Reposition first marker 12 sts to the right of
the second marker (12 sts between markers).
From this point forward, work Rows 55–62 of
Chart A once, then repeat Rows 63–70.
11 (12, 13, 13 ¾, 14 ¾, 15 ½, 16 ½)"
28 (30.5, 33, 35, 37.5, 39.5, 42) cm BO 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of next RS
row, then BO 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) sts at beg
16 ½ (18 ¼, 20, 21 ¾, 23 ½, 25 ¼, 27)" of foll 0 (0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1) RS row, continuing
42 (46.5, 51, 55, 59.5, 64, 68.5) cm
neck shaping.
Work 1 WS row even.
Next row—Dec row (RS): P1, dec 1 st in
12 (13, 14 ¼, 15, 16 ½, 17 ¼, 18 ¼)"
12 (12.5, 14, 14.5, 15, 16, 16.5) cm

30.5 (33, 36, 38, 42, 44, 46.5) cm patt (p2tog or k2tog), work to end, continuing
4 ¾ (5, 5 ½, 5 ¾, 6, 6 ¼, 6 ½)"

neck shaping. 1 st dec at armhole.

Rep Dec row every RS row 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9)
more times.
Cont in patts, continuing neck shaping, until
neck decreases are complete. 17 (18, 19, 20, 22,
39.5 (39.5, 40.5, 40.5, 41.5, 41.5, 42) cm

23, 24) sts.

2 ½" / 6.5 cm 15 ½ (15 ½, 16, 16, 16 ¼, 16 ¼, 16 ½)"

Work even until armhole meas 6 ¾ (7, 7 ½,

45.5 (45.5, 47, 47, 47.5, 47.5, 48.5) cm

7 ¾, 8 ¼, 8 ¾, 9 ¼)" / 17 (18, 19, 19.5, 21, 22,

18 (18, 18 ½, 18 ½, 18 ¾, 18 ¾, 19)"

23.5) cm, ending with a WS row.

Shape shoulder
BO 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12) sts at beg of next
RS row, then BO rem 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) sts
on foll RS row.

RIGHT FRONT
With smaller needles and using the long-tail
method, CO 50 (54, 58, 62, 66, 70, 74) sts.
8 ½ (9, 9 ¼, 9 ¾, 10 ¼, 10 ¾, 10 ¾)" Next row (WS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end.
21.5 (23, 23.5, 25, 26, 27.5, 27.5) cm Next row (RS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end.

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Short row 1 (WS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to last 3 Work 11 rows after last Waist Dec row, Shape armhole
sts, w&t. continuing neck shaping. BO 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of next WS
Short row 2 (RS): Knit to end. Next row—Waist Inc row (RS): row, then BO 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) sts at beg of
Short row 3: Sl 1 wyif, knit to 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, Continuing neck shaping, work to 2 sts before foll 0 (0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1) WS row, continuing
4, 4) sts before last wrapped st, w&t. next marker, M1P, work to end. 1 st inc at waist. neck shaping.
Short row 4: Knit to end. Next row—Dec row (RS): Work in patt
Short rows 5–12: Rep Short rows 3 and 4. Rep Waist Inc every 10th row 3 more times.
4 sts inc at waist. to last 3 sts continuing neck shaping, dec 1 st
Short row 13: Sl 1 wyif, knit to 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, in patt (ssp or ssk), p1. 1 st dec at armhole.
5, 5) sts before last wrapped st, w&t. Work 9 (9, 11, 11, 13, 13, 13) rows even at side
Short row 14: Knit to end. edge, continuing neck shaping, ending on Row Rep Dec row every RS row 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9)
Short rows 15–18: Rep Short rows 13 54 of Chart A. Piece meas 14 (14, 15, 15, 15 ½, more times.
and 14. 15 ½, 15 ½)" / 35.5 (35.5, 38, 38, 39.5, 39.5, Cont in patts, continuing neck shaping, until
Knit 1 row over all sts (11 ridges worked), 39.5) cm from beg. neck decreases are complete. 17 (18, 19, 20, 22,
ending with a WS row. Piece meas 2 ½" / Reposition first marker 12 sts to the right of 23, 24) sts.
6.5 cm. the second marker (12 sts between markers). Work even until armhole meas 6 ¾ (7, 7 ½,
Change to larger needles. From this point forward, work Rows 55–62 of 7 ¾, 8 ¼, 8 ¾, 9 ¼)" / 17 (18, 19, 19.5, 21, 22,
Chart B once, then repeat Rows 63–70. 23.5) cm, ending with a RS row.
Set-up row (RS): K3, m1, k1, k26 (28, 30,
32, 34, 36, 38), pm, k2, m1, k4, m1, k3, m1, Next row (RS): Work to end continuing Shape shoulder
[k4, m1] twice, k2, pm, k1 (3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13). neck shaping, working Row 55 of chart BO 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12) sts at beg of next
56 (60, 64, 68, 72, 76, 80) sts. between markers, and knitting or purling sts WS row, then BO rem 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12)
Set-up row (WS): K1 (3, 5, 7, 3, 4, 5), after chart as they appear. sts on foll WS row.
p0 (0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 4), k0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4), sm,
k0 (0, 2, 2, 0, 0, 0), p2 (2, 4, 4, 2, 2, 2), k4 (4,
4, 4, 2, 2, 2), p4 (4, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4), k8 (8, 6, 6, 6,
6, 6), p2 (2, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4), k2 (2, 2, 2, 6, 6, 6),
p2 (2, 0, 0, 0, 0, 0), sm, knit to last 5 sts, p5.
Next row (RS): K1, work Chart D over
next 4 sts, purl to marker, sm, work Chart B
starting where indicated for your size to next
marker, sm, p0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 3, 4), work Chart
D over next 0 (0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 4) sts, p1 (3, 5, 7,
3, 4, 5).
Work 3 more rows in rev St st and chart
patterns as est.
Shape waist and front neck
NOTE: Please read ahead; waist, front neck,
and armhole shaping are worked at the same
time. Front neck shaping will continue to
within a few rows of the shoulder.
Next row—Dec row (RS): K1, work
Chart D over next 4 sts, p2tog (neck dec), purl
to 4 sts before next marker, ssp (waist dec),
work to end. 2 sts dec—1 st at waist and 1 st at
neck edge.
Rep Neck Dec every 4th row 27 (28, 29, 30,
30, 31, 32) more times.
AT THE SAME TIME, rep Waist Dec every
6th (6th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th, 8th) row 3 (3, 1, 1,
2, 2, 2) more time(s), then every 0 (0, 6th, 6th,
6th, 6th, 6th) row 0 (0, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1) time(s).
4 sts dec at waist. Piece meas 6 ¼ (6 ¼, 6 ¾,
6 ¾, 7, 7, 7)" / 16 (16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 18) cm
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abbreviations
beg begin(ning) patt(s) pattern(s)

BO Bind Off pm place marker

CO Cast On rem remain(ing)

cont continue(ing) rep repeat

dec decrease(ing) rev St st reverse Stockinette stitch (purl on RS; knit on WS)

est established RS Right Side

foll follow(s)(ing) sl slip

inc increase(ing) sm slip marker

k knit ssk slip 2 stitches individually as if to knit, then knit those

2 stitches together though the back loops (left-
k2tog knit two together (right-slanting decrease) slanting decrease)

M1 Make 1 stitch: Insert left needle, from front to back, ssp slip 2 stitches individually as if to knit, transfer them
under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch back to left needle in new orientation, then purl those
on left needle and last stitch on right needle; knit this 2 stitches together through the back loops
stitch through back loop. 1 stitch increased
st(s) stitch(es)
M1P Make 1 Purl: Insert left needle, from front to back,
under strand of yarn which runs between next stitch w&t wrap and turn. Bring yarn to front of work between
on left needle and last stitch on right needle; purl this needles, slip next stitch to right needle, bring
stitch through back loop. 1 stitch increased. yarn around this stitch to back of work, slip stitch
back to left needle, turn work to begin working back
meas measure(s) in the other direction.

p purl WS Wrong Side

p2tog purl two together wyif with yarn in front

yo yarnover

SLEEVES Knit 7 more rows (11 ridges at outer edges of Work even until piece meas 18 (18, 18 ½,
With smaller needles and using the long-tail cuff), slipping first st of each row (see Note), 18 ½, 18 ¾, 18 ¾, 19)" / 45.5 (45.5, 47, 47,
method, CO 38 (40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 48) sts. and ending with a WS row. Piece meas 2 ½" / 47.5, 47.5, 48.5) cm from beg (meas at outer
Place a marker after 19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 24) 6.5 cm. edge of cuff, not shorter center section), ending
sts (at center). Change to larger needles. with a WS row.
Next row (WS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end. Next row (RS): Knit. Shape cap
Short row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to 2 sts Next row (WS): Knit. BO 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 2
before marker, w&t. Next row (RS): Purl. rows, then BO 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) sts at beg of
Short row 2 (WS): Knit to end. foll 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2, 2) rows. 42 (44, 48, 50, 52,
Short row 3: Sl 1 wyif, knit to 2 sts before Work 3 more rows Rev St st. 54, 56) sts.
last wrapped st, w&t. Next row—Inc row (RS): P2, M1P, purl Next row—Dec row (RS): P2, p2tog,
Short row 4: Knit to end. to last 2 sts, M1P, p2. 2 sts inc. work to last 4 sts, ssp, p2. 2 sts dec.
Short rows 5–12: Rep Short rows 3 and 4.
Rep Inc row every 14th (12th, 10th, 8th, 8th, Rep Dec row every RS row 4 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 6)
Next row (RS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end.
8th, 6th) row 1 (3, 5, 11, 6, 3, 14) more time(s), more times, then every 4th row 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2,
With WS facing, rep Short rows 1–12 at other then every 12th (10th, 8th, 0, 6th, 6th, 4th) 3) times, then every RS row 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5)
side of cuff, beg with a WS row and ending row 6 (5, 5, 0, 7, 11, 2) times. 54 (58, 64, 68, times. 20 (20, 22, 22, 24, 24, 26) sts.
with a RS row. 74, 78, 82) sts.
BO 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. 12 (12, 14, 14,
16, 16, 18) sts. BO rem sts.
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 Chart B Chart A
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41 Work Rows 27–54 twice 41
40 40
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12 12
11 11
10 Begin sizes 31 and 34 ½" / 10
9 78.5 and 87.5cm 9
8 8
7 7
6 Begin sizes 38 and 42" / 6
5 96.5 and 106.5 cm 5
4 4
3 3
2 Begin sizes 45 ½", 49 and 2
1 52 ½" / 115.5, 124.5, 133.5 cm 1
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Chart C Chart D
4 4 knit on RS, purl on WS Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold to front, k2, k2 from cable needle
3 3
2 2 purl on RS, knit on WS Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold to back, k2, k2 from cable needle
1 1
pattern repeat Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold to back, k2, p2 from cable needle

Sl 2 sts to cable needle and hold to front, p2, k2 from cable needle

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FINISHING Short row 3: Knit to 3 sts before last

Block pieces to finished measurements. Sew wrapped st, w&t.
shoulder seams. Short row 4: Knit to 3 sts before last
Front Edging and Collar wrapped st, w&t.
With smaller circular needle, beg at Right Short rows 5–28 (28, 30, 30, 32, 32,
Front hem edge with RS facing, pick up and 32): Rep Short rows 3 and 4.
knit 90 (92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 110) sts evenly Next row (RS): Knit to end.
up Right Front edge to shoulder seam, 30 (32, Next row (WS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end.
34, 36, 36, 38, 40) sts along Back neck edge, Next row—Buttonhole row (RS): Sl
and 90 (92, 98, 100, 106, 108, 110) sts evenly 1 wyif, k1, k2tog, yo, [k8, k2tog, yo] 3 times,
down Left Front edge to hem. 210 (216, 230, knit to end.
236, 248, 254, 260) sts. Place a marker 36 sts Next row (WS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end.
from each end of needle. BO all sts.
Next row (WS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to end. Sew sleeve and side seams. Set in sleeves.
Short row 1 (RS): Sl 1 wyif, knit to second Overlap fronts and mark button positions on
marker, w&t. Left Front to correspond to buttonholes. Sew
Short row 2 (WS): Knit to opposite on buttons, sewing a backer button to WS so
marker, w&t. that buttons will not pull on knit fabric. Weave
in ends.

Robin Melanson is the author of Knitting New Mittens & Gloves (STC Craft, 2008), and is a production assistant
with Twist Collective. She is a freelance knitwear designer and technical editor living near Montreal, Quebec. Robin’s designs
have been published in Twist Collective, Interweave Knits, Vogue Knitting, Knit.1, Knit Simple, Knitter’s Magazine, Knitscene,
and Verena as well as by numerous yarn companies. Robin has created custom knitwear for several stage productions, including
Rock of Ages (Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto) and Mary Poppins (New Amsterdam Theatre, New York). Her designs also appear
in My Grandmother’s Knitting (STC Craft, 2011), Handknit Holidays (STC Craft, 2005), Color Style (Interweave Press, 2008),
Folk Style (Interweave Press, 2007), and Wrap Style (Interweave Press, 2005). Visit her at www.robinmelanson.com

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