These directions are for Size 10. Changes for Sizes 12, 14 and 16 are in parentheses.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia-Minerva Skylark Sports Yarn (2 oz skein) - 4(4-5-5) skeins
Knitting Needles: 1 pair each "Boye" Sizes 3 and 5 - 14 inch and 1 "Boye" cable needle
Gauge: 8 sts to 1 inch; 7 rows to 1 inch (cable pat - Size 5 needles)
1 "Boye" Steel Crochet Hook Size 1
BACK: With Size 3 needles cast on 114(122-130-138) sts. Work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 2 inches. Change to Size 5 needles and work in cable pat as follows: Row 1: (Right side of work) *P 2, K 6, repeat from * across row, ending P 2. Row 2: *K 2, P 6, repeat from * across row, ending K 2. Rows 3 and 4: Same as Rows 1 and 2. Row 5: (Cable row) *P 2, sl next 3 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work, K 3, then K the 3 sts from cable needle, repeat from * across row, ending P 2. Row 6: Same as Row 2. Rows 7 and 8: Repeat Rows 1 and 2. Repeat from Row 1 for pat. Work even until work measures 9”(9”-9 ½”-9 ½”), or desired length from start. To Shape Armholes: Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every other row 7(7-8-8) times - 84(92-98-106) sts on needle. When armholes measure 9”(9 ½”-9 ½”-10”), measured straight from bound-off sts at underarm, To Shape Shoulders: Bind off 7(8-9-10) sts at beg of next 2(4-6-6) rows, then bind off 8(9-0-0) sts at beg of next 4(2-0-0) rows. Bind off rem sts for back of neck.
LEFT FRONT: With Size 3 needles cast on 66(74-74-82) sts. Work in ribbing of K 1, P 1, for 2 inches. Change to Size 5 needles and work in cable pat. When work measures same as Back to underarm, To Shape Armhole: Bind off 8 sts at side edge, then dec 1 st at same edge every other row 7(7-8-8) times. When front edge measures 12”(12 ½”-13”-13 ½”) from start, To Shape Neck: Bind off 22(24-24-27) sts at front edge, then dec 1 st at same edge every other row 6(10-7-9) times. When armhole measures same as at Back, To Shape Shoulder: Bind off 7(8-9-10) sts at armhole edge every other row 1(2-3-3) times, then bind off 8(9-0-0) sts every other row 2(1-0-0) times. Place markers for 3 buttons at front edge, having first marker 2 inches from start and 3rd marker 1 inch below neck edge.
RIGHT FRONT: Work to correspond with Left Front, working buttonholes to correspond with markers as follows: (Right side of work) Work 3 sts, bind off 3 sts, work to end of row. On next row cast on 3 sts over the bound-off sts.
Sew shoulder seams.
ARMHOLE BANDS: Starting at underarm, on right side of work, with Size 3 needles pick up and K 120(124-124-132) sts around armhole edge. Work in St St for 1 ¼ inches, bind off.
NECKBAND: Starting at right front neck edge, on right side of work, with Size 3 needles pick up and K 22(24-24-27) sts across bound-off sts of neck edge, pick up and K 38(40-40-44) sts to shoulder, pick up and K across the 38(42-44-46) sts at back of neck, pick up and K 38(40-40-44) sts to neck edge, pick up and K across the 22(24-24-27) sts at neck edge - 158(170-172-188) sts on needle. Work in St St for 1 ¼ inches, bind off.
Block each piece to Size before sewing. Roll bands over to right side of Vest and sew in place. Sew underarm seams. Work 1 row of sc at front edges. Work buttonhole st around buttonholes. Sew 3 buttons to Right Front about 3 inches from buttonholes (as illustrated). Sew 3 buttons to Left Front to correspond with buttonholes, about 3 inches in from front edge. If desired, sew seam binding across shoulder seams and at back of neck.
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