These directions are for Size 12. Changes for Sizes 14, 16 and 18 are in parentheses.
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Columbia-Minerva Skylark Sports Yarn (2 oz skein) - 7(8-8-9) skeins
Knitting Needles: 1 pair each "Boye" Sizes 4 and 6 - 14 inch, 1 "Boye" circular needle Size 4 - 24 inch and 1 "Boye" cable needle
Gauge: 1 pattern (9 sts) to 1 ¼ inches; 8 rows to 1 inch (Size 6 needles)
PATTERN STITCH: (Multiple of 9 sts plus 3) Row 1: (Right side of work) P 3, *K 1, yo, K 2 tog, K 3, P 3, repeat from * across row. Row 2: K 3, *P 6, K 3, repeat from * across row. Row 3: P 3, *K 6, P 3, repeat from * across row. Row 4: Same as Row 2. Row 5: (Cable and Twist Row) P 3, *skip 1 st, K in front of next st, then K the skipped st, sl both sts off needle (twist), sl next 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then K the 2 sts from cable needle (cable twist), P 3, repeat from * across row. Row 6: Same as Row 2. Row 7: P 3, *K 3, K 2 tog, yo, K 1, P 3, repeat from * across row. Rows 8, 9 and 10: Repeat Rows 2, 3 and 2. Row 11: (Cable and twist row) - P 3, *twist cable on next 4 sts, work twist on next 2 sts, P 3, repeat from * across row. Row 12: Same as Row 2. Repeat these 12 rows for pat.
BACK: With Size 4 needles cast on 102(106-110-114) sts. Work in ribbing as follows: Row 1: K 2, *P 2, K 2, repeat from * across row. Row 2: P 2, *K 2, P 2, repeat from * across row. Repeat these 2 rows 2 times more, inc'ing 14(14-16-20) sts evenly across last row - 116(120-126-134) sts on needle. Change to Size 6 needles and start pat as follows: Row 1: (Right side of work) P 1(P 3 - K 3, P 3 - P 1), *K 1, yo, K 2 tog, K 3, P 3, repeat from * across, ending P 1 (0 - K 3 – P 1). Row 2: K 1(K 3 - P 3, K 3 - K 1), *P 6, K 3, repeat from * across, ending K 1(0 - P 3 - K 1). Continue pat, starting and ending rows in this manner. When work measures 14 ½”(14 ½”-15”-15”), or desired length from start to underarm, To Shape Armholes: Bind off 7(7-7-8) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every other row 4 times - 94(98-104-110) sts on needle. When armholes measure 7 ½”(8”-8”-8 ½”), measured straight from bound-off sts at underarm, To Shape Shoulders: Bind off 8(9-10-11) sts at beg of next 4(6-6-6) rows, then on Size 12 only bind off 9 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off rem 44 sts for back of neck.
FRONT: Work same as Back until work measures 13”(13 ½”-14”-14 ½”) from start, ending on wrong side of work. To Shape Front Opening: Work across 36(38-41-45) sts, sl these sts onto st holder, bind off next 44 sts, then on rem 36(38-41-45) sts work Right Front as follows: Work even until work measures same as Back to underarm. To Shape Armhole: Bind off 7(7-7-8) sts at side edge, then dec 1 st at same edge every other row 4 times - 25(27-30-33) sts on needle. When armhole measures same as at Back, To Shape Shoulder: Bind off 8(9-10-11) sts at armhole edge every other row 2(3-3-3) times, then on Size 12 only bind off 9 sts at same edge once. Work Left Front to correspond.
SLEEVES: With Size 4 needles cast on 48(48-52-52) sts. Work in ribbing of K 2, P 2, for 3 inches, inc'ing 18(18-14-14) sts evenly across last row - 66 sts on needle. Change to Size 6 needles and work in pat. Working added sts in pat, inc 1 st each side every 10th(8th-6th-6th) row 8(10-6-14) times, then on Size 16 only every 8th row 6 times more - 82(86-90-94) sts on needle. When work measures 17”(17”-17 ½”-17 ½”), or desired length from start to underarm, To Shape Cap of Sleeve: Bind off 7 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every other row until 34(36-42-44) sts rem. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 6 (6-8-8) rows. Bind off rem sts.
Sew shoulder seams.
COLLAR: With circular needle, on right side of work, starting at lower right neck edge, pick up and K 68 sts to shoulder seam, 46 sts across back of neck and 68 sts from shoulder to lower left neck edge - 182 sts on needle. Working back and forth, work as follows: Sl first st, *K 1 through back of next st, P in base of next st (under the double loop of previous row), repeat from * across, ending K 1. Repeat this row for pat. When work measures 4 ½ inches from picked-up sts, with Size 6 needle bind off in ribbing.
Sew Sleeves in place. Sew underarm and sleeve seams. Sew lower edge of Collar in place, having left side as underlap.
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