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EASY INSTRUCTIONS Change to larger needles and proceed

The instructions are written for smallest as follows:
SIZES size. If changes are necessary for larger 1st row: (RS). Knit.
To fit bust measurement size(s) the instructions will be written 2nd row: Purl to last 5 sts. K5.
Extra-Small/Small 28-34"[71-86.5cm] thus ( ). Numbers for each size are Rep last 2 rows until work from beg
Medium 36-38"[91.5-96.5cm] shown in the same color throughout measures 20" [51 cm], ending on a RS
Large 40-42"[101.5-106.5 cm] the pattern. When only one number is row.
given in black, it applies to all sizes.
Extra-Large 44-46"[112-117cm]
Shape armhole: Cast off 4 (5-6-7-10-
2/3 X-Large 48-54"[122-137cm]
BACK 10) sts beg next row. 23 (25-26-28-28-
4/5 X-Large 56-62"[142-157.5 cm] With smaller needles, cast on 48 (53- 33) sts.
59-65-75-85) sts. Knit 5 rows (garter
Finished bust st), noting 1st row is WS. Cont even, working 5 garter sts at front
Extra-Small/Small 35" [89cm] until armhole measures 9 (9-9½-9½-
Medium 39" [99cm] Change to larger needles and work 10-10)" [23 (23-24-24-25.5-25.5) cm],
Large 43" [109cm] in stocking st until work from beg ending on a RS row.
Extra-Large 47" [119.5cm] measures 20" [51 cm], ending on a purl
2/3 X-Large 54" [137cm] row. Shoulder: Cast off 11 (12-13-14-
4/5 X-Large 62" [157.5cm] 14-18) sts. P12 (13-13-14-14-15)
Shape armholes: Cast off 4 (5-6-7-10- (including st on needle after cast off ).
GAUGE 10) sts beg next 2 rows. 40 (43-47-51- Slip these sts on a st holder.
11 sts and 15 rows = 4" [10 cm] in 55-65) sts.
stocking stitch with larger needles. LEFT FRONT
Cont even until armhole measures 9 (9- Work from ** to ** as given for Right
MATERIALS
9½-9½-10-10)" [23 (23-24-24-25.5- Front.
Patons® MistyTM (3.5 oz/100 g; 143 yds/131 m) 25.5) cm], ending on a purl row.
Sizes XS/S M L XL 2/3XL 4/5XL Change to larger needles and proceed
Shoulders: Cast off 11 (12-13-14- as follows:
Granite Dust (94004) 6 7 7 8 9 10 balls
14-18) sts. K18 (19-21-23-27-29) 1st row: (RS). Knit.
Sizes U.S. 11 (8 mm) and U.S. 13 (9 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain (including st on needle after cast off ). 2nd row: K5. Purl to end of row.
gauge. 2 stitch holders. Slip these sts on a st holder. Cast off Rep last 2 rows until work from beg
ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations rem 11 (12-13-14-14-18) sts. measures 20" [51 cm], ending on a WS
Alt = Alternate(ing) P = Purl row.
Beg = Beginning Rep = Repeat RIGHT FRONT
Cont = Continue(ity) RS = Right side **With smaller needles, cast on 27 (30- Shape armhole: Cast off 4 (5-6-7-10-10)
Inc = Increase(ing) St(s) = Stitch(es) 32-35-38-43) sts. sts beg next row. 23 (25-26-28-28-33) sts.
K = Knit WS = Wrong side Knit 5 rows (garter st), noting 1st row
Kfb - Knit into front and back loop of next is WS.**
stitch

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Cont even, working 5 garter sts at front FINISHING

until armhole measures 9 (9-9½-9½- Pin pieces to measurements. Cover with a
10-10)" [23 (23-24-24-25.5-25.5) cm], damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. 18 - 18 - 19 - 19 - 20 - 20
ending on a WS row. Sew shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves,
1¾ 2¾
placing sleeve rows above markers along 2¼ 4
Shoulder: Cast off 11 (12-13-14-14-18) sts. cast off sts of Fronts and Back to form 2¾ 4
K12 (13-13-14-14-15) (including st on square armhole. 19¼
16½
needle after cast off ). Slip these sts on a Sew side and sleeve seams. 20¼
17
st holder. 20¾ Sleeve
20¾ 17
Collar: With RS facing and smaller 21 17
SLEEVES needles, K11 (12-13-14-14-18) from 21 16
With smaller needles cast on 27 (27-27- Right Front st holder. Place marker on last 16
29-31-33) sts. st. K18 (19-21-23-27-29) from Back st
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Knit 5 rows (garter st), noting 1st row is holder. Place marker on last st. K11 (12-
WS and inc 2 sts evenly across last row. 29 13-14-14-18) from Left Front st holder. 10½ - 10½ - 10½ - 11 - 12 - 12¾
(29-29-31-33-35) sts. 40 (43-47-51-55-65) sts.
1st row: (RS of collar). *Knit to marked st.
Change to larger needles and proceed Kfb in marked st. Rep from * once more.
in stocking st, inc 1 st each end of 3rd Knit to end of row.
and every following 4th row until there 2nd row: Knit.
are 37 (33-45-41-49-45) sts, then every Rep last 2 rows until Collar measures 7" 4 - 4½ - 4½
4 - 4½ - 4½ 6½ - 7 - 7½
following 6th row from previous inc until [18 cm], ending on a WS row of Collar. 5 - 5 - 6½
8½ - 10 - 10½
5 - 5 - 6½
there are 49 (49-53-53-55-55) sts. Cast off knitwise (WS).
9 9
9 9
Cont even until Sleeve from beg measures Belt: With smaller needles, cast on 7 sts.
9½ 9½
17½ (18-18-18-17-17)" [44.5 (45.5-45.5- Work in garter st (knit every row) until 9½ 9½
45.5-43-43) cm], ending on a purl row. work from beg measures 60" [152.5 cm]. 10 10
Place markers at each end of last row. Cast off. 10 10
Work an additional 6 (8-10-10-14-14) 29
29 29
rows in stocking st. Cast off. Belt loops: With smaller needles, cast on 29½ 29
8 sts. Cast off. 29½ 29½ Back
Front
Try on Cardigan. Mark positions of belt 30 29½
loops on side seams. 30 19 30 19
30

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10 - 11 - 11½ - 13 - 14 - 15½ 17½ - 19½ - 21½ - 23½ - 27 - 31

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