Directions are for Size 38. Changes for Sizes 40, 42 and 44 are in parentheses.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia-Minerva Calibar (2 oz skein) - 14(16-18-20) skeins
OR
Columbia-Minerva Nylon and Wool Calibrette (2 oz skein) - 13(14-16-18) skeins
Knitting Needles: 1 pair each "Boye" Sizes 5 and 10, 1 "Boye" cable needle and 1 set "Boye" double point needles Size 5
Gauge: Pattern without cables on Size 10 needles - 3½ sts to 1 inch; 5 rows to 1 inch
BACK: With Size 5 needles cast on 69(73-75-79) sts. Sizes 38 and 40 only Row 1: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across. Row 2: P 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across. Sizes 42 and 44 only Row 1: P 1, * K 1, P 1, repeat from * across. Row 2: K 1, * P 1, K 1, repeat from * across. All Sizes: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for 3 inches, ending with Row 1. Next row P, inc'ing 1 st in center st - 70(74-76-80) sts on needle. Change to Size 10 needles and work in pat as follows: Row 1: Work in ribbing pat as before across 26(28-29-31) sts, sl next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in back, K 2, then K the 2 sts from cable needle for cable #1, P 1, sl next 4 sts onto cable needle and hold in back, K 4, then K the 4 sts from cable needle for cable #2, P 1, twist cable #1 on next 4 sts, work in ribbing pat to end of row. Row 2: P. Row 3: Work in ribbing for 26(28-29-31) sts, twist cable #1 on next 4 sts, P 1, K 8, P 1, twist cable #1 on next 4 sts, work in ribbing to end of row. Rows 4 through 12: Repeat Rows 2 and 3. Repeat Rows 1 through 12 for pat. Work until back measures 15(15-15½-15½) inches or desired length from start. Raglan Armholes: Dec 1 st each side every other row 24(25-26-27) times. Sl rem'ing 22(24-24- 26) sts onto st holder for back of neck.
FRONT: Work same as Back until 18(19-21-22) armhole decs have been completed - 34(36-34-36) sts on needle, ending on right side. Neck: P 9 sts, sl rem'ing sts onto st holder. Working on one side only, dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3 times AND AT THE SAME TIME continue armhole decs every other row until all sts are worked off. Leaving center 16(18-16-18) sts on st holder for neck, work rem'ing 9 sts to correspond to other side.
SLEEVES: With Size 5 needles cast on 39(39-43-43) sts. Work in ribbing as on back for 3 inches, ending with Row 1. Next row P, inc'ing 1 st in center st - 40(40-44-44) sts on needle. Change to Size 10 needles and work in pat as follows: Row 1 - Right side: Work in ribbing pat as before across 11(11-13-13) sts, work next 18 sts in cable pat as on back, work in ribbing to end of row. Continue in pat, inc'ing 1 st each side on Sizes 40 and 44 only every 6th row 4 times, on all Sizes every 8th row 8(5-8-5) times - 56(58-60-62) sts on needle. Work until sleeve measures 18½(18½-19-19) inches or desired length from start. Raglan Cap of Sleeve: Dec 1 st each side every other row 24(25-26-27) times. Sl rem'ing 8 sts onto st holder for top of sleeve.
Sew sleeves to back and front, then sew underarm and sleeve seams.
TURTLE NECK: With Size 5 double point needles and right side toward you, starting at back, pick up and K 76(80-80-84) sts around neck, including sts on st holders. Work in K 1, P 1 ribbing for 5 inches. Bind off loosely in ribbing.
Be Sure Your Stitch Gauge Is Correct
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