SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X Finished bust: 42 (46, 50, 54, 58, 62) in.. Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.
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Shawl Collar Pullover
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
4.25 sts = 1 in.; 6 rows = 1 in. on larger needles in pat st. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
PATTERN STITCH
Rows 1-6: Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS). Row 7: *K 2, p 2*, rep from * to * across to last 2 sts, k 2. Row 8: *P 2, k 2, rep from * to * across to last 2 sts, p 2. Row 9: Rep Row 7. Row 10: Purl.
Rep Rows 1-10 for pat st.
SWEATER
BACK:
With smaller needles, cast on 90 (98, 106, 114, 122, 134) sts.
Rib Row 1 (WS): *P 2, k 2*, rep from * to * across, end p 2.
Rib Row 2: *K 2, p 2*, rep from * to * across, end k 2. Rep Rib Rows 1 and 2
for 9 rows (1½ in.), ending with a WS row. Change to larger needles. Work in
pat st until piece measures 26 (26, 27, 27, 28, 28) in. from beg or desired
sweater length. Sl sts on a holder, spare needle or length of yarn.
FRONT:
Work same as Back until piece measures 18 in. from beg, ending
with a WS row.
Shape neck: Next row (RS): Work in pat across 31 (35, 38, 41, 46, 50) sts,
attach a new ball of yarn and loosely bind off 28 (28, 30, 32, 30, 34) sts for
center neck, work in pat to end of row. Working both sides at the same time with
separate balls of yarn, dec 1 st at each neck edge every 12 rows 3 (3, 3, 3, 4,
4) times -- 28 (32, 35, 38, 42, 46) sts each shoulder. Work even until neck
depth is approx 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10) in. and piece measures same as Back. Place
Front and Back RSs tog (returning Back sts to needles, if necessary) and work
3-needle bind off across shoulder seams.
SLEEVES:
With smaller needles, cast on 38 (42, 46, 46, 50, 50) sts. Work
in k 2, p 2 rib for 7 rows. Change to larger needles. Beg with a RS row, work in
pat st, inc 1 st at each end of next RS row, then every 4th row 19 (19, 19, 19,
21, 21) times more working added sts in pat st -- 78 (82, 86, 86, 94, 94) sts.
Work even in pat until Sleeve measures 18 (18, 18, 17, 17, 17) in. from beg or
desired length. Bind off loosely
Wrap neck:
With smaller needles, starting at right neck edge, with RS
facing, pick up 108 (108, 116, 120, 128, 132) sts up right side edge of neck,
across back and down left side edge of neck, leaving center Front sts free. (Note:
If a different number of sts is picked up, it should be a multiple of 4).
Next Row (WS): P 1, *p 2, k 2*, rep from * to * to last 3 sts, p 3.
Next Row (RS): K 1, *k 2, p 2*, rep from * to * to last 3 sts, k 3. Rep
these 2 rows until ribbing measures 6 (6, 6½, 7, 6½, 7) in.. Using larger
needles, bind off very loosely in ribbing. Overlap wrap neck (traditional left
over right for men's sweater, right over left for woman's, if desired). Note:
The ribbing will not reach across completely to other side of neckline.
Neatly sew to center Front. Fold back for collar.
FINISHING:
Mark 9 (9½, 10, 10, 11, 11) in. down from each shoulder seam
on Back and Front. Sew Sleeves to body between markers. Sew Sleeve and side
seams, leaving bottom rib seam open for vent, if desired. Weave in ends.
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Shawl Collar Pullover Reviewed by Stephanie Rankin on 2012-11-13
I made this in Rainbow Falls Moonlight Mohair yarn. It was fun to make because the yarn is beautiful. I chose to do the body in a stockinette stitch and the sleeves in the basketweave pattern stitch. Moonlight Mohair is #5 bulky yarn and the pattern is for a #4 worsted weight yarn. I just made sure my gauge was correct before I started and I didn't have any problems. I also chose not to make the sweater quite as long and adjusted the sleeve length since I have shorter arms. I measured as I knitted to get a custom fit.
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