These directions are for Size 12. Changes for Sizes 14, 16 and 18 are in parentheses.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia-Minerva Calibar (2 oz skein) - 12(13-14-14) skeins
Columbia-Minerva Nylon and Wool Calibrette (2 oz skein) - 10(11-12-12) skeins
Knitting Needles: 1 pair each "Boye" Sizes 5 and 10 ½ - 14 inch and 1 "Boye" cable needle
Gauge: 3 ½ sts to 1 inch (Size 10 ½ needles)
1 "Boye" Steel Crochet Hook Size 0
BACK: With Size 5 needles cast on 59(63-67-71) sts, Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1: (Right side of work) P1, *K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row. Row 2: K 1, *P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat these 2 rows for 2 ½ inches. Change to Size 10 ½ needles and continue to repeat Rows 1 and 2 for pat, working even until work measures 12 ½”(13”-13”-13 ½”) from start, or desired length to underarm. To Shape Armholes: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every other row 3 times - 45(49-53-57) sts on needle. When armholes measure 8”(8”-8 ½”-8 ½”) measured straight, To Shape Shoulders: Bind off 7(8-8-9) sts at beg of next 4(4-2-2) rows, then bind off 0(0-9-10) sts at beg of next 0(0-2-2) rows. Bind off rem sts for back of neck.
LEFT FRONT: With Size 5 needles cast on 33 (3537-39) sts. Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1: (Right side of work) "P 1, K 1, repeat from * across to within last 7 sts, P 1, K 6 (front border). Row 2: P 6, K 1, *P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat these 2 rows for 2 ½ inches, ending with Row 1. Next row P 6, K 1, P 2, inc 1 st in next st by P in front and back of st, P 2, then K 1, P 1, in ribbing for 9(11-13-15) sts, P 2, inc 1 st in next st, P 2, then K 1, P 1, in ribbing for 7 sts. Change to Size 10 ½ needles and start cable pat as follows: Row 1: P 1, K 1, in ribbing for 7 sts, sl next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work, K next 3 sts, then K the 3 sts from cable needle (cable twist), P 1, K 1, in ribbing for 9(11-13-15) sts, twist cable on next 6 sts as before, P 1, K 6. Rows 2, 4 and 6: P 6, K 1, P 6, then K 1, P 1, in ribbing for 9(11-13-15) sts, P 6, then K 1, P 1, in ribbing for 7 sts. Rows 3 and 5: P 1, K 1, in ribbing for 7 sts, K 6, then P 1, K 1, in ribbing for 9(11-13-15) sts, K 6, P 1, K 6. Repeat these 6 rows 3 times more, then repeat Row 1 (5 cable twists). Next row P 6, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2 tog, then K 1, P 1, in ribbing for 13(15-17-19) sts, P 2 tog, then K 1, P 1, in ribbing for 9 sts - 33 (35-37-39) sts on needle. Continuing 6 sts at front edge in St St for border, work rem sts in ribbing. When work measures same as Back to underarm, To Shape Armhole: Bind off 4 sts at side edge, then dec 1 st at same edge every other row 3 times - 26 (28-30-32) sts on needle. Work even until front edge measures 18 ½”(19”-19 ½”-20”) from start. To Shape Neck: Bind off 9(9-10-10) sts at front edge, then dec 1 st at same edge every other row 3 times - 14(16-17-19) sts on needle. When armhole measures same as at Back, To Shape Shoulder: Bind off 7(8-8-9) sts at armhole edge every other row 2(2-1-1) times, then bind off 0(0-9-10) sts at same edge 0(0-1-1) time. Place markers for 6 buttons on front border, having first marker 1 inch from start and 6th marker 1 inch below neck edge.
RIGHT FRONT: With Size 5 needles cast on 33(35-37-39) sts, Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1: (Right side of work) K 6, P 1, *K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row. Row 2: K 1, *P 1, K 1, repeat from * across to within last 6 sts, P 6. Repeat these 2 rows for pat, working buttonholes to correspond with markers (on right side of work) by K 2, bind off 2 sts, work to end of row. On next row cast on 2 sts over the bound-off sts AND AT THE SAME TIME when work measures 2 ½ inches from start, change to Size 10 ½ needles and continue to repeat Rows 1 and 2 until work measures same as Back to underarm, ending with Row 1. To Shape Armhole: Bind off 4 sts at side edge, K 1, P 1, K 1, P 2, inc 1 st in next st by P in front and back of st, P 2, work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 9(11-13-15) sts, P 2, inc 1 st in next st as before, P 2, K 1, P 6. Next row twist cables as on Left Front, then every 6th row 4 times more AND AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at armhole edge every other row 3 times. Work even until front edge measures same as Left Front. To Shape Neck: Bind off 9(9-10-10) sts at front edge, then dec 1 st at same edge every other row 3 times AND AT THE SAME TIME after 5th cable twist, dec 1 st in each K 6 of cable as before. When armhole measures same as at Back, shape shoulder same as for Left Front.
SLEEVES: With Size 5 needles cast on 41(43-45-47) sts. Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1: K 1, *P 1, K 1, repeat from * across row. Row 2: P 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat these 2 rows for pat. When work measures 2 ½ inches from start, change to Size 10 ½ needles and work even until Sleeve measures 12 ½”(13”-13”-13 ½”), or desired length from start. To Shape Cap of Sleeve: Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each side every other row 10 times, then dec 1 st each side every row until 7(9-11-13) sts rem. Bind off.
COLLAR: With Size 10 ½ needles cast on 79(79-83-83) sts. Work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 3 inches. Change to Size 5 needles and continue in ribbing until work measures 4 inches from start. Bind off in ribbing.
Sew shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves in place. Sew underarm and sleeve seams. Sew bound-off edge of Collar to neck edge, ½ inch in from front edges. Work 1 row of sc at front edges, then face front edges with grosgrain ribbon, working around buttonholes.
Other great patterns from Casual Quick Hand-Knits, Columbia-Minerva Volume 735:
Knitting Patterns
Cardigan Sweater, No. 1
Cardigan Sweater, No. 2
Cardigan Sweater, No. 3
Slipover Sweater, No. 4
Slipover Sweater, No. 5
Cardigan Sweater, No. 6
Slipover Sweater, No. 7
Cardigan Sweater, No. 8
Slipover Sweater, No. 9
Cardigan Sweater, No. 10
Coat Sweater, No. 11
Cardigan Sweater, No. 12
Slipover Sweater, No. 13
Cardigan Sweater, No. 14
Slipover Sweater, No. 15
Coat Sweater, No. 16
Hooded Coat Sweater, No. 17
Coat Sweater, No. 18
Cardigan Sweater, No. 19
Slipover Sweater, No. 20
Cardigan Sweater, No. 21
Slipover Sweater, No. 22
Slipover Sweater, No. 23
Sleeveless Vest Sweater, No. 24
Cardigan Sweater, No. 25