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Fabulous Yarn

I would never consider myself a girly girl, but I love romantic and feminine clothing and designs. Jennie Atkinson and Vera Wang are two of my favorite designer heroes, I adore clothes from Anthropologie (although I can never actually afford anything from there) and can’t resist anything with lace, ribbon, embroidery, or dainty bead/button details.

As a medical student, there are few opportunities for me to wear such clothing, since if I’m not in hospital scrubs, I’m adhering to the business casual dress code. I designed this sweater as a more feminine alternative to collared, button-up shirts that can be worn under a white coat or business suit jacket.  In this sweater I have included some of my favorite style elements: a swooping neckline, bell sleeves, empire waist, and simple scallop lace. Made to fit closely, this sweater flatters a woman’s curves and has a graceful silhouette. Finishing touches were done in crochet, such as the waist and elbow ties, the belt loops, [see below] and the shrimp-stitch edging that borders the neckline. The ties and belt loops are optional, in case you prefer the sweater without the “girly” details (shown above).

model: Ruby Lo photos: Yu Kawai

SIZE
XS[S, M, L, 1XL, 2XL, 3XL] (shown in size S)
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54] inches
Length: 20.5[22, 22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26] inches

 
MATERIALS

Lang Golf [100% mercerized cotton; 135yd/124m per 50g skein]; color: #0016 Green; 8[9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16] skeins Note: This color has been discontinued.

Recommended needle size:
1 set US #5/3.75mm straight needles
1 E/4 / 3.5mm crochet hook
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]

Tapestry needle
Stitch holders
16 buttons, 3/8 inch / 9mm diameter

GAUGE

26 sts/34 rows = 4 inches in stockinette st

 
PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here]

SKP: Sl 1, k1, pass slipped st over

Scallop Lace Pattern
(Worked over a multiple of 9 sts + 2):
Row 1 [RS]: K1, [k1, yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo] to last st, k1.
Even-Numbered Rows 2-6 [WS]: P all sts.
Row 3 [RS]: K1, [yo, k2, SKP, k2tog, k2, yo, k1] to last st, k1.
Row 5 [RS]: K1, p to last st, k1.
Repeat Rows 1-6 for pattern.

Shaping Note:
Within the lace pattern, each [yo] is paired with a decrease. When increasing or decreasing at edge of work (ie. when shaping waist, sleeves, etc.), be sure to keep lace pattern correct. Do not work a [yo] if there are not enough sts to work its accompanying decrease.

Three-Needle Bind Off
Hold both pieces of knitting with right sides together.
Insert needle into first st on front needle and first st on back needle, and knit them together. *Repeat this for the next st on the front and back needles. Draw the first st worked over the second st.*
Repeat from * to * until all sts have been bound off. Break yarn and draw through remaining st.

Instructions for basic crochet stitches can be found here.

Crab Stitch (Also called Reverse Single Crochet): 
Tutorial with photos and a video can be found here.

DIRECTIONS

BACK
CO 110[128, 137, 155, 164, 182, 191] sts.
K 1 row.
P 1 row.
Work 4 rows in Scallop Lace Pattern.

Note: Decrease Row is worked on Row 5 of Scallop Lace Pattern.

Decrease Row [RS]: K1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts, p2tog, k1.

Work 5 rows in pattern.

Repeat these 6 rows 10[12, 10, 12, 12, 13, 12] times more, then work Decrease Row once more. 86[100, 113, 127, 136, 152, 163] sts.

Continue in pattern until work measures approx. 9[9.5, 9.5, 9.5, 10, 10, 10] inches, ending with Row 6 of pattern.

Work 6 rows in stockinette st, ending with a WS row.
P 1 row.
This forms a purl ridge on RS of work, which indicates top of waistband.

Work 3[3, 3, 5, 5, 5, 5] rows in stockinette st, ending with a WS row.
Increase Row [RS]: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Repeat these 4[4, 4, 6, 6, 6, 6] rows 5[4, 4, 4, 6, 5, 6] times more. 98[110, 123, 137, 150, 164, 177] sts.

Continue in stockinette st until work measures 14.5[15.5 15.5, 16, 16.5, 17, 17] inches, ending with a WS row.

Shape Armholes
Size XS Only:
BO 3 sts at begining of next 2 rows. 92 sts.

Size S Only:
BO 4 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 98 sts.

Sizes M, L, 1X Only:
BO -[-, 4, 5, 5, -, -] sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
BO 3 sts at beginning of next -[-, 2, 2, 4, -, -] rows.
BO 2 sts at beginning of next -[-, 4, 2, 2, -, -] rows. -[-, 101, 117, 124, -, -] sts.

Sizes 2X, 3X Only:
BO 6 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
BO 4 sts at beginning of next -[-, -, -, - 2, 4] rows.
BO 3 sts at beginning of next 2 rows.
BO 2 sts at beginning of next 2 rows. -[-, -, -, -, 134, 139] sts.

All Sizes:
Decrease Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 2[2, 1, 5, 5, 6, 5] times more. 86[92, 97, 105, 112, 120, 127] sts.

Continue in stockinette st until work measures 19.75[21.25, 21.75, 22.75, 23.75, 24.75, 25.25] inches (armhole measures 5.25, 5.75, 6.25, 6.75, 7.25, 7.75, 8.25] inches), ending with a WS row.

Next Row [RS]: K32[35, 37, 40, 43, 47, 51]; attach second ball of yarn and BO next 22[22, 23, 25, 26, 26, 25] sts, k end.

In the directions that follow, “first half” will refer to the set of sts worked before the gap created by the BO sts at center back. Directions for first half and second half will be separated by a semi-colon.

Working both sides at the same time using attached balls of yarn, continue as follows.
Row 1 [WS]: P to end of first half; BO 6 [6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] sts, p to end.
Row 2 [RS]: K to end of first half; BO 6 [6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 8] sts, k to end.
Repeat these 2 rows once more. 20[23, 23, 26, 27, 31, 35] sts in each half.

P 1 row.
Work measures 20.5[22, 22.5, 23.5, 24.5, 25.5, 26] inches (armhole measures 6[6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9] inches).
Place sts on st holders.

FRONT
Work as for Back until work is 1 row shorter than Back at beginning of armhole shaping (ending with a RS row).

Next Row [WS]: P76[73, 81, 89, 94, 101, 107], place marker, p31[37, 42, 48, 56, 63, 70].

Note: Read ahead! Armhole and neckline shaping are worked at the same time.

Work armhole shaping as for Back. AT THE SAME TIME: Shape neckline as follows, beginning on first row of armhole shaping:

Next Row [RS]: K to marker, remove marker; attach second ball of yarn and BO next 36[36, 39, 41, 38, 38, 37] sts, k to end.

In the directions that follow, "first half" will refer to the set of sts worked before the gap created by the BO sts at center front. Directions for first half and second half will be separated by a semi-colon.

Working both sides at the same time using attached balls of yarn, continue as follows.

Sizes 1X, 2X, 3X Only:
Next Row: Work to end of first half; BO 4 sts, work to end.
Repeat this row once more.

All Sizes:
Next Row: Work to end of first half; BO 3 sts, work to end.
Repeat this row once more.

Next Row: Work to end of first half; BO 2 sts, work to end.
Repeat this row once more.

Sizes M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X Only:
Next Row: Work to end of first half; BO 1 st, work to end.
Repeat this row once more.

All Sizes:
When all neckline and armhole shaping has been completed, 20[23, 23, 26, 27, 31, 35] sts remain in each half.

Continue in pattern until work measures same as Back to shoulder. Join sts of each shoulder to sts of corresponding Back shoulder using Three-Needle Bind Off.

SLEEVES (Make 2)
CO 83[92, 92, 92, 101, 101, 101] sts.
K 1 row. P 1 row.
Work 6[6, 6, 8, 8, 12, 20] rows in Scallop Lace Pattern.

Decrease Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, work in patt to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
Work 5[5, 5, 7, 7, 11, 19] rows in pattern.
Repeat these 6[6, 6, 8, 8, 12, 20] rows 14[15, 12, 9, 10, 6, 3] times more, then work Decrease Row once more. 51[58, 64, 70, 77, 85, 91] sts.

Continue in pattern until work measures 12 inches or 6.5 inches less than desired length to underarm, ending with Row 6 of pattern.

Work 6 rows in stockinette st, ending with a WS row.
P 1 row.
This forms a purl ridge on RS of work, which indicates top of sleeve band.

Work 5[5, 5, 3, 3, 3, 3] rows in stockinette st, ending with a WS row.

Increase Row [RS]: K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1.
Repeat these 6[6, 6, 4, 4, 4, 4] rows 6[6, 6, 8, 8, 9, 9] times more. 65[72, 78, 88, 95, 105, 111] sts.

Continue in stockinette st until work measures 18.5 inches or desired length to underarm, ending with a WS row.

Shape Sleeve Cap:
BO 3[5, 7, 6, 7, 9, 10] sts at beginning of next 2 rows. 59[62, 64, 76, 81, 87, 91] sts.

Sizes L, 1X, 2X, 3X Only:
BO -[-, -, 5, 6, 7, 7] sts at beginning of next 2 rows. -[-, -, 66, 69, 73, 77] sts.

All Sizes:
Decrease Row [RS]: K1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, ssk, k1.
P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 8[8, 8, 7, 7, 7, 8] times more. 41[44, 46, 50, 53, 57, 59] sts.

Work Decrease Row. Work 3 rows in stockinette st.
Repeat these 4 rows 2[3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 7] times more. 35[36, 36, 38, 39, 41, 43] sts.

Work Decrease Row. P 1 row.
Repeat these 2 rows 8[8, 7, 7, 6, 7, 8] times more.
BO remaining 17[18, 20, 22, 25, 25, 25] sts.

FINISHING

Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew sleeve seams and side seams.

Neckline Border:
Attach yarn at center back of neckline.

Work 1 row single crochet around neckline, sl st in first sc to join.

Work 1 row Crab Stitch around neckline. Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Note: Belt loops and waist and elbow ties are optional.

Belt Loops (Make 8):
Ch 9. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew 4 belt loops over waistband 2.5-3 inches from side seams, as shown in photo.

Sew 1 belt loop over each sleeve band, at sleeve seam.

Sew 1 belt loop to center of each sleeve over sleeve band.

Sew a button to the top and bottom of each belt loop.

Waist Tie:
Ch 7. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. 6 sc.

Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each sc to end.

Repeat this row until work measures 24 inches longer than waist circumference, or desired length.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sleeve Ties:
Ch 5. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch to end. 4 sc.
Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each sc to end.
Repeat this row until work measures 24 inches longer than arm crcumference, or desired length. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Thread tie through belt loops and tie in bows at back of sweater, as shown.

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Ruby is currently a 3rd year medical student in Ohio but is originally from Northern California and longs to return home.

Her love of needlework was established at a young age when her mother taught her the basics of knitting, crochet, and cross stitch. She only recently picked up knitting again and laments the lost knitting time.

In between cramming for board exams and trying not to get pummeled on the hospital wards, Ruby tries to eke out a few rows of knitting every once in a while and dreams about her next design project.