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These directions are for Size 10. Changes for Sizes 12, 14 and 16 are in parentheses.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:

Columbia-Minerva Calibar (2 oz skein) - 12(14-16-18) skeins

Columbia-Minerva Nylon and Wool Calibrette (2 oz skein) - 11(13-14-16) skeins

Knitting Needles: 1 "Boye" circular needle Size 10 ½ - 24 inch, 1 pair each "Boye" Sizes 6 and 10 ½ - 14 inch and 1 "Boye" cable needle
Gauge: 3 ½ sts to 1 inch; 5 rows to 1 inch (Size 10 ½ needles)
1 "Boye" Aluminum Crochet Hook "F" (Size 3 or 4)

BACK: With Size 6 needles cast on 55(59-63-67) 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 2 inches, ending with Row 2. Change to Size 10 ½ needles and work in pat as follows: Row 1: (Wrong side of work) P. Row 2: P 1, *K 1, P 1, repeat from * across row. Repeat these 2 rows for pat. When work measures 14 inches, or desired length from start to underarm, ending with Row 2 of pat, work to within the last 2 sts. Sl all sts of Back including the last 2 sts onto st holder.

FRONT: Work same as Back until work measures same from start to underarm, ending with Row 2 of pat, sl all sts onto st holder.

SLEEVES: With Size 6 needles cast on 33(35-37-39) sts. Work in ribbing same as on Back for 2 inches, ending with Row 2. Change to Size 10 ½ needles and work in pat, inc'ing 1 st each side every 8th row 6 times - 45(47-49-51) sts on needle. When work measures 17”(17”-17 ½”-17 ½”), or desired length from start to underarm, ending with Row 2 of pat, sl all sts onto st holder.

Work 2nd Sleeve the same.

Sl sts from st holders onto circular needle as follows: With right side facing, start with last 2 sts of Back, then sl sts of 1 Sleeve, sts of Front, sts of 2nd Sleeve, then rem sts of Back - 200(212-224-236) sts on needle. Place a marker on needle for start of row. Join and work around as follows: Row 1: K. Row 2: Sl 2 sts onto cable needle and hold in back of work, K next 2 sts, then the 2 sts from cable needle (cable twist), work in ribbing of P 1, K 1, for 41(43-45-47) sts, twist cable on next 4 sts, work in ribbing of P 1, K 1, for 51(55-59-63) sts, twist cable on next 4 sts, work in ribbing of P 1, K 1, for 41(43-45-47) sts, twist cable on next 4 sts, work in ribbing of P 1, K 1, for 51(55-59-63) sts. Row 3: K. Row 4: *K 4, then P 1, K 1, for 41(43-45-47) sts, K 4, then P 1, K 1, for 51(55-59-63) sts, repeat from * 1 time more. Rows 5 through 8: Repeat Rows 3 and 4 two times. Repeat these 8 rows for pat, dec'ing 1 st each side of each cable by working the 2nd and 3rd sts tog every 4th row 1 time, then dec 8 sts in this manner every other row 16(17-18-19) times - 64(68-72-76) sts on needle. Bind off loosely.

COLLAR: With Size 10 ½ needles cast on 18 sts. Row 1: Work in ribbing of P 1, K 1, for 7 sts, twist cable on next 4 sts, work in ribbing of P 1, K 1, for 7 sts. Row 2: P. Row 3: P 1, K 1, for 7 sts, K 4, then P 1, K 1, for 7 sts. Rows 4 through 7: Repeat Rows 2 and 3 two times. Row 8: P. Repeat these 8 rows for pat. When work measures long enough to fit around neck opening, ending with Row 1 of pat, bind off.

Sew underarm and sleeve seams. Sew short ends of Collar tog. Sew Collar to neck edge, having seam at center back. Work 1 row of sc around outside edge of Collar.

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