Sweetie Jar

Sweetie Jar, a free knitting pattern from Knitty.com.

INTRODUCTION

Sweetie Jar

beauty shot

by

Piquant

 

Bluebell yarns is run by talented indie dyer Becca, who makes some really lovely vibrant plain and variegated non-superwash, synthetic-free hand dyed yarns in small batches. Becca has found a new base for her chunky yarn so was selling the old base at a substantial discount, so of course I had to buy enough to knit a jacket. There was only a skein or two of any colorway, so I got a whole lot of different skeins in mixtures of blue and purple, sorted them in a kind of order, picked one color to go round the edges and knitted this jacket in alternating stripes of plain and variegated yarn. The finished cardigan looks like a jar of sweeties!

Although this particular yarn is discontinued, the yarn that has replaced it is very similar, but less scratchy, as it is Bluefaced Leicester instead of Texel. You can find Bluebell yarns here. If you want to try dyeing your own, you can find a very similar yarn base here.

I then wanted to try a monochrome version, because perhaps I need a little sophistication in my life, but there was nothing in my sizeable but colorful stash in sufficient quantity, so I sent off for Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool – also described as a chunky yarn, but very different. I made this garment longer, adding 5 inches/13cm to the body length below the armholes.

The colored jacket has plain black buttons. The buttons on the monochrome jacket are individually hand made by McAnaraks in Scotland and are washable.

This jacket is designed to fit loosely so that it can be worn over a thinner sweater as an extra layer. The textured stripe pattern is made by alternating stripes of main color and contrast color. The texture results from the use of tuck stitches on a base of garter stitch. A little saddle at the top of the raglan shaping gives a neat fit over the shoulders.

My jacket is made with buttons, but I think it would look equally good with a zip, or hooks and eyes to make an invisible fastening.

spacer model: Kate Harvie, Sheila Sim

spacer photos: Jess Harvie, Kate Harvie

SIZE

Women's XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]

Multicolored jacket shown above in size M with 9 inches /23 cm of ease at underarm; 8 inches/20 cm of ease at largest part of chest.
Monochrome jacket shown below in size S with 7 inches/17.5 cm of ease at underarm and largest part of chest.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest/Bust circumference:  35.75[40.25, 43.25, 48, 52.5, 55.5, 60.25, 64.75, 67.75] inches / 91[102, 110, 122, 133.5, 141, 153, 164.5, 172] cm
Length:  20.5[20.5, 21, 21.25, 21.5, 22, 22.25, 22.75, 23.5] inches / 52[52, 53.5, 54, 54.5, 56.5, 58, 59.5, 59.5] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Bluebell Yarns Texel Chunky, 100% British Texel Wool, 7 wpi approx, 109 yds/100m per 100g skein (shown above)
spacer [MC] an assortment of plain-dyed skeins: 5[6, 6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9] skeins
spacer [CC] an assortment of variegated skeins: 4[4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7] skeins

Note: For the sample, I used the following plain colors: 2 skeins of Nightshade, 1 skein of Bluebells at Night, 1 skein of Blue Jeans, 2 skeins of Bluebell. I used the following variegated colors: 1 skein of Crayon Crumble, 1 skein of One of a Kind, 1.5 skeins of Bears Breeches, 1 skein of Floret, and half a skein of Berry Splash.

If you want to use a single color for the hems, collar, saddles and i-cord edging you will need to allow at least 133[145, 150, 159, 169, 177, 183, 196, 201] yds/ 121[131, 136, 144, 154, 161, 167, 178, 183] m.

OR

Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool, 100% undyed Peruvian Highland Wool, 7 wpi approx, 478 yds/437m per 250g ball (shown below);
spacer [MC] Gunmetal (8020); 2[2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] skeins
spacer [CC] Antique (8019); 1[1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] skeins

For a longer version like the sample, you will need:
spacer [MC] Gunmetal (8020); 2[2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3] skeins
spacer [CC] Antique (8019); 1[1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, ] skeins


Yarn Characteristics
spacer The multicolored sample is made from Bluebell Yarns Texel Chunky. This is a hand-dyed three-ply worsted spun yarn with a smooth surface.

The monochrome sample is made from Cascade Yarns Ecological Wool. This is a two-ply yarn with a light airy spin.

Chunky yarn is very variable. Both these yarns are described as Chunky/Bulky with 7wpi, but they are very different. To achieve gauge in the Texel, I used a US 10/6mm needle and this made a firm fabric. For the same gauge in the Ecological Wool I used a US 10.75/7mm needle, and this made a more open, softer fabric and a lighter garment. I like both of them, but they are very different.

To substitute for either of these yarns, look for something fairly smooth-surfaced. A bit of fluffiness is acceptable, but avoid very textured or hairy yarns. Acrylic would be fine, but avoid cotton as it will make a very heavy garment. You could also use two strands of DK held together. But because of the variability of chunky yarns on the market, please swatch, and make sure that you are happy with the resulting fabric before casting on your garment.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
Note: See Yarn Characteristic notes, above
spacer US 10/6 mm or US 10.75/7mm circular needle, 32 inches/80cm long or longer, for body and yoke
spacer US 10/6mm or US 10.75/7mm needles suitable for working small circumferences in the round, for sleeves
spacer Spare long circular needle of same size, for i-cord edging

Notions
spacer stitch holders or waste yarn
spacer 4 stitch markers
spacer yarn needle
spacer locking stitch markers or safety pins
spacer six buttons, 1-1.25 inch/25-30mm diameter (shown in 1.125 inch/28mm)
Note: The colored jacket above has plain black buttons. The buttons on the monochrome jacket below are individually handmade by McAnaraks in Scotland.

GAUGE

13 sts/19 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Stockinette stitch
10.5 sts/26 rows = 4 inches/10 cm in Textured Stripe Pattern

Note: gauge is always taken after blocking.

PATTERN NOTES

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

Construction method: The sleeves are worked in the round starting at the cuff. The body is worked back and forth starting at the hem. The body and sleeves are joined and the yoke is worked back and forth with raglan decreases. A small saddle is formed using short rows and then the collar is worked. The piece is finished with an icord edging all the way round, in which buttonholes are incorporated.

The pattern on the second sleeve is a mirror image of the first, so that your garment will be symmetrical. In all other respects, the sleeves are identical. It doesn’t matter which one is the right sleeve and which is the left.

Techniques:

  • Garter Stitch (worked in the round):
    Rnd 1: Knit.
    Rnd 2: Purl.
    Rep Rnd 1-2 for patt.
  • Garter stitch (worked flat):
    Row 1: Knit.
    Rep this row for patt.
  • Textured Stripe Pattern (multiple of 2 sts + 7)
    Row 1 [RS]: Using CC, k3, k1b, (k1, k1b) to last 3 sts, k3.
    Row 2 [WS]: Using CC, knit.
    Row 3: Using MC, k4, (k1b, k1) to last 3 sts, k3.
    Row 4: Using MC, knit.
    Repeat Row 1-4 for patt.
  • K1b: Knit 1 into the row below, making the stitch through two loops. A tutorial can be found here.
  • Yarn handling: When working colored stripes, carry yarn not in use up side of work on the wrong side
  • Grafting (photo tutorial | video tutorial)

DIRECTIONS

SLEEVES (make 2)
Using needles for working small circumferences in the round and MC, CO 26[28, 28, 30, 30, 32, 32, 34, 34] sts. Join to work in the round and pm for beg of round.

Work in Garter Stitch for 8 rnds.

Join CC and beg working Textured Stripe Pattern as follows:

First sleeve only:
Round 1: Using CC, (k1b, k1) to end of round.
Round 2: Using CC, purl.
Round 3: Using MC, (k1, k1b) to end of round.
Round 4: Using MC, purl.

Second sleeve only:
Round 1: Using CC, (k1, k1b), rep to end of round.
Round 2: Using CC, purl.
Round 3: Using MC, (k1b, k1), rep to end of round.
Round 4: Using MC, purl.

Both sleeves:
Work Round 1 once more.

Begin sleeve increases:
Note: Increase rounds will be worked on purl rounds of the Textured Stripe Pattern. Continue to work as established in Rounds 1-4 for your first or second sleeve, working increased sts into patt.

Increase round: P1, M1P, purl to last st, M1P, p1. 2 sts increased.

Cont in patt as est, repeating Increase round every 12[12, 10, 10, 8, 6, 4, 4, 4] rounds 5[5, 5, 5, 8, 2, 1, 4, 8] times more, then every 14[14, 12, 12, 10, 8, 6, 6, 6] rounds 1[1, 2, 2, 1, 8, 12, 10, 7] times. 40[42, 44, 46, 50, 54, 60, 64, 66] sts.

Work even in patt as est until work measures 16.25[16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 17.25, 17.25, 17.5, 17.5, 18] inches/ 41.5[42, 42, 42, 44, 44, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5] cm from cast-on edge, or approx. 0.25 inches/.5 cm shorter than desired length to underarm, finishing after Round 2 of Textured Stripe Pattern (CC purl rnd) and ending last rnd 2[3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts before marker. Place next 4[6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8] sts on holder for underarm. Break yarns, leaving a long tail of CC, and leave rem 36[36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 58] sts on separate holder.

Body
Using MC, CO 110[123, 133, 146, 160, 171, 184, 198, 208] sts using long-tail cast-on or your preferred cast-on method.

Knit 6 rows.

Next row [RS, Decrease row]: K 6[8, 6, 10, 10, 4, 8, 8, 6] , k2tog, (k5, k2tog) 14[15, 17, 18, 20, 23, 24, 26, 28] times, k 4[8, 6, 8, 8, 4, 6, 6, 4] . 95[107, 115, 127, 139, 147, 159, 171, 179] sts.
Next row [WS]: Knit

Join CC and beg working Textured Stripe Pattern as follows:
Row 1 [RS]: Using CC, k3, k1b, (k1, k1b) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS]: Using CC, knit
Row 3: Using MC, k4, (k1b, k1) to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4: Using MC, knit.

Rep Rows 1-4 until work measures 11.25[11.25, 11.25, 10.75, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5, 10.5] inches/ 28.5[28.5, 28.5, 27.5, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5, 26.5] cm, or approx. 0.25 inch/.5 cm shorter than desired length to underarm, finishing after Row 2 of pattern (CC WS row).

Yoke
Note: Take care to maintain the continuity of the Textured Stripe Pattern on the Body and Sleeves, as well as the garter stitch front edge, as you work the Yoke.

Joining row [RS]: With RS of Body facing and using MC, k3, patt 17[19, 21, 24, 27, 29, 31, 34, 36] , k2, place next 4[6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8] sts on holder for right underarm, pm for right front raglan; from first Sleeve: k2, patt 32[32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 54] , k2, pm for right back raglan; from Back: k2, patt 39[43, 47, 53, 59, 63, 67, 73, 77] , k2, place next 4[6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8] sts on holder for left underarm, pm for left back raglan; from second Sleeve: k2, patt 32[32, 34, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 54] , k2, pm for left front raglan; then from left front, k2, patt 17[19, 21, 24, 27, 29, 31, 34, 36] , k3. 159[167, 179, 195, 215, 231, 247, 267, 279] sts: 22[24, 26, 29, 32, 34, 36, 39, 41] for each Front, 43[47, 51, 57, 63, 67, 71, 77, 81] for Back, and 36[36, 38, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 58] sts for each Sleeve.

Next row [WS]: (Knit to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1, sm, k1, k2tog) 4 times, knit to end of row. 151[159, 171, 187, 207, 223, 239, 259, 271] sts: 21[23, 25, 28, 31, 33, 35, 38, 40] sts for each Front, 41[45, 49, 55, 61, 65, 69, 75, 79] sts for Back, 34[34, 36, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 56] sts for each Sleeve.

Begin raglan shaping:
Note: From this point, rates of decrease will vary at the sleeve and body raglans depending on the size. Please read the following instructions carefully first, then follow the specific instructions for your size. Decreases are worked on WS rows.

Work raglan shaping as instructed for your size, maintaining Textured Stripe Pattern using MC and CC on Fronts, Back, and Sleeves as est.

Sizes XS and S only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS, Sleeve decrease row]: (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end. 4 sts decreased; 147[155, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. 143[151, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 8 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased; 135[143, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.

Row 9 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2. 131[139, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 14: Knit.
Row 16: Repeat Row 8. 123[131, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.

Rows 17-32: Repeat Rows 9-16 twice more.

 99[107, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts: 17[19, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for each Front, 33[37, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for Back, and 16 sts for each Sleeve.

Size M only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS, Sleeve decrease row]: (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end. 4 sts decreased; 167 sts.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. 163 sts.

Row 5 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 8 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased; 155 sts.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2. 151 sts.

Rows 13-36: Rep Rows 5-12 3 times more.

115 sts: 21 sts for each Front, 41 sts for Back, and 16 sts for each Sleeve.

Size L only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS, Sleeve decrease row]: (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end. 4 sts decreased; 183 sts.
Row 4 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased; 175 sts.
Row 6: Knit.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2. 171 sts.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 12: Repeat Row 4. 163 sts.

Row 13 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 14: Knit.
Row 16: Repeat Row 4. 155 sts.
Row 18: Knit.
Row 20: Repeat Row 2. 151 sts.
Rows 21-28: Rep Rows 13-20 once. 139 sts.

Row 29 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 30: Knit.
Row 32: Repeat Row 4. 131 sts.
Row 34: Knit.
Row 36: Repeat Row 4. 123 sts.
Row 38: Knit.
Row 40: Repeat Row 2. 

119 sts: 22 sts for each Front, 43 sts for Back, and 16 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 1X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS, Sleeve decrease row]: (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end. 4 sts decreased; 203 sts.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. 199 sts.
Row 6 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased; 191 sts.
Row 7 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 8: Knit.
Row 10: Repeat Row 6. 183 sts.
Row 12: Knit.
Row 14: Repeat Row 2. 179 sts.
Row 16: Knit.
Row 18: Repeat Row 6. 171 sts.

Rows 19-30: Rep Rows 7-18 once more. 151 sts.

Row 32: Knit.
Row 34: Repeat Row 2. 147 sts.
Row 36: Knit.
Row 38: Repeat Row 6. 139 sts.
Row 40: Knit.
Row 42: Repeat Row 6. 131 sts: 24 sts for each Front, 47 sts for Back, and 18 sts for each Sleeve.

Row 44: Knit. 

Size 2X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS, Sleeve decrease row]: (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end.  4 sts decreased; 219 sts.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. 215 sts.
Row 6 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased; 207 sts.

Row 7 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2. 203 sts.
Row 10: Knit.
Row 12: Repeat Row 6. 195 sts.
Row 14: Knit.
Row 16: Repeat Row 6. 187 sts.
Row 18: Knit.

Rows 19-42: Rep Rows 7-18 twice more. 147 sts.

Row 43 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 44: Repeat Row 2. 143 sts.
Row 46: Knit.
Row 48: Repeat Row 6.

135 sts: 25 sts for each Front, 49 sts for Back, and 18 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 3X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS, Sleeve decrease row]: (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end. 4 sts decreased; 235 sts.
Row 4 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased; 227 sts.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. 223 sts.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2. 219 sts.
Row 10: Repeat Row 4. 211 sts.
Row 12: Knit.
Row 14: Repeat Row 4. 203 sts.
Row 16: Knit.

Row 17 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 18: Repeat Row 2. 199 sts.
Row 20: Knit.
Row 22: Repeat Row 4. 191 sts.
Row 24: Knit.
Row 26: Repeat Row 4. 183 sts.
Row 28: Knit.

Rows 29-52: Rep Rows 17-28 twice more.

143 sts: 26 for each Front, 51 sts for Back, and 20 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 4X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 (WS, Sleeve decrease row): (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end. 4 sts decreased; 255 sts.
Row 4 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased; 247 sts.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. 243 sts.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2. 239 sts.
Row 10: Repeat Row 4.. 231 sts.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2. 227 sts.
Row 14: Knit.
Row 16: Repeat Row 4.. 219 sts.
Row 18: Knit.

Row 19 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 20: Repeat Row 4. 211 sts.
Row 22: Knit.
Row 24: Repeat Row 2. 207 sts.
Row 26: Knit.
Row 28: Repeat Row 4. 199 sts.
Row 30: Knit.

Rows 31-54: Rep Rows 19-30 twice more.

159 sts: 29 sts for each Front, 57 sts for Back, and 22 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 5X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 [WS, Sleeve decrease row]: (K to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to end. 4 sts decreased;
Row 4 [Raglan decrease row]: (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to end. 8 sts decreased;
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. 255 sts.
Row 8: Repeat Row 4. 247 sts.
Row 10: Repeat Row 2. 243 sts.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2. 239 sts.

Row 13 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 14: Repeat Row 4. 231 sts.
Row 16: Knit.
Row 18: Repeat Row 4. 223 sts.
Row 20: Knit.
Row 22: Repeat Row 2. 219 sts.
Row 24: Knit.

Rows 25-48: Rep Rows 13-24 twice more. 179 sts.

Row 49 [RS]: K3, (patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 50: Repeat Row 4. 171 sts.
Row 52: Knit.
Row 54: Repeat Row 2.

167 sts: 31 sts for each Front, 61 sts for Back, and 22 sts for each Sleeve.

All sizes continue here:

Shape neck and remainder of yoke:
Break yarns. Place first and last 3[4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5] sts on holders for center front neck. Keeping in patt, rejoin yarns with RS facing. 93[99, 107, 111, 121, 125, 133, 149, 157] total sts remain: 14[15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 26] sts for each Front.

Note: Rates of decrease will again vary at the sleeve and body raglans depending on size. Please follow the specific instructions for your size. Decreases are again worked on WS rows.

Sizes XS and S only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck decrease row]: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 2 sts decreased; 91[97, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 4 [Neck and sleeve decrease row]: K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased; 85[91, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. 83[89, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 8 [Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased; 73[79, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 10: Repeat Row 4. 67[73, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 12: Repeat Row 4. 61[67, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts.
Row 14: Repeat Row 4.

 55[61, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts: 6[7, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] for each Front, 31[35, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for Back, and 6[6, -, -, -, -, -, -, -] sts for each Sleeve.

Size M only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck decrease row]: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 2 sts decreased; 105 sts.
Row 4 [Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased; 95 sts.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. 93 sts.
Row 8 [Neck and sleeve decrease row]: K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased; 87 sts.
Row 10: Repeat Row 8. 81 sts.
Row 12: Repeat Row 4. 71 sts.
Row 14: Repeat Row 8.

65 sts: 8 sts for each Front, 37 sts for Back, and 6 sts for each Sleeve.

Size L only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck decrease row]: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 2 sts decreased; 109 sts.
Row 4 [Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased; 99 sts.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. 97 sts.
Row 8 [Neck and sleeve decrease row]: K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased; 91 sts.
Row 10: Repeat Row 4. 81 sts.
Row 12: Repeat Row 8. 75 sts.
Row 14: Repeat Row 8.

69 sts: 9 sts for each Front, 39 sts for Back, 6 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 1X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck and sleeve decrease row]: K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased; 115 sts.
Row 4 [Neck decrease row]: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 2 sts decreased; 113 sts.
Row 6 [Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased; 103 sts.
Row 8: Repeat Row 2. 97 sts.
Row 10: Repeat Row 6. 87 sts.
Row 12: Repeat Row 2. 81 sts.
Row 14: Repeat Row 2.

75 sts: 10 sts for each Front, 43 sts for Back, and 6 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 2X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck decrease row]: K2tog, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 2 sts decreased; 123 sts.
Row 4 [Neck and sleeve decrease row): K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased; 117 sts.
Row 6 [Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased; 107 sts.
Row 8: Repeat Row 4. 101 sts.
Rows 9-14: Rep Rows 3-8.

79 sts: 11 sts for each Front, 45 sts for Back, and 6 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 3X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck and sleeve decrease row]: K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased; 127 sts.
Row 4: Repeat Row 2. 121 sts.
Row 6 [Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased; 111 sts.
Rows 7-12: Rep Rows 1-6. 89 sts.

Row 14: Repeat Row 2.

83 sts: 12 sts for each Front, 47 sts for Back, and 6 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 4X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck and sleeve decrease row]: K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased; 143 sts.
Row 4 [Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased; 133 sts.
Row 6: Repeat Row 2. 127 sts.
Rows 7-12: Rep Rows 1-6. 105 sts.

Row 14: Repeat Row 4. 95 sts.
Row 16: Repeat Row 2.

89 sts: 13 sts for each Front, 51 sts for Back, and 6 sts for each Sleeve.

Size 5X only:
Row 1 [RS] and every foll RS row: K1, (patt to 2 sts before m, k2, sl m, k2) 4 times, patt to last st, k1.
Row 2 [WS, Neck and raglan decrease row]: K2tog, (k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog) 4 times, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 10 sts decreased.
Row 4 [Neck and sleeve decrease row]: K2tog, (k to next m, sl m, k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before next m, ssk, k1, sl m) twice, k to last 2 sts, ssk. 6 sts decreased.

Rows 5-16: Rep Rows 1-4 three times more.

93 sts: 14 sts for each Front, 53 sts for Back, and 6 sts for each Sleeve.

All sizes continue here:

Break CC and continue with MC only.

Shape saddles and work neckband:
Note: Saddle shaping is worked with ssk decreases on the RS and k2tog decreases on the WS. When working the ssk, in order to maintain the continuity of the textured stripe pattern, some stitches will need to be worked with the stitch below meaning that there will be three loops on the needle. This will be evident when working the pattern.

Row 1 [RS]: K1, patt to 2 sts before m, k2, remove m (right front raglan m), k2, patt 2 sts, k1, sl next st, remove m, sl the st back to the LH needle, ssk, turn. 1 st decreased at right back.
Row 2 [WS]: K5, k2tog, turn. 1 st decreased at right front.
Row 3: K5, ssk, turn. 1 st decreased at right back.
Row 4: K5, k2tog, turn. 1 st decreased at right front.
Rep Rows 3-4 4[5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] times more; no Right Front sts rem. 43[47, 49, 51, 55, 57, 59, 63, 65] sts.

Row 5 [RS]: K5, sl next st, then using LH needle pick up loop before next st from front to back, sl the st from RH needle back to LH needle and k it together with the picked-up loop tbl (this closes the gap made by the short rows), patt to 2 sts before next m, k2, remove m (left back raglan m), k2, patt 2 sts, k1, sl next st, remove m (left front raglan m), sl the st back to the LH needle, ssk, turn. 1 st decreased at left front.
Row 6: K5, k2tog, turn. 1 st decreased at left back.
Row 7: K5, ssk, turn. 1 st decreased at left front.
Rep Rows 6-7 4[5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12] times more; no Left Front sts rem. 32[34, 34, 34, 36, 36, 36, 38, 38] sts.

Row 8 [WS]: K5, k2tog, turn. 1 st decreased at left back. 31[33, 33, 33, 35, 35, 35, 37, 37] sts.
Row 9: K to end of row.
Row 10: K5, sl next st, then using LH needle pick up loop before next st from front to back, sl the st from RH needle back to LH needle and k it together with the picked-up loop tbl (this closes the gap made by the short rows), k to end of row. Break yarn. Leave rem 31[33, 33, 33, 35, 35, 35, 37, 37] sts on needle.

FINISHING

Neckband
With RS facing and using MC, knit across 3[4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5] held right front neck sts, pick up and knit 9[9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10] sts up right front neck, k 31[33, 33, 33, 35, 35, 35, 37, 37] sts across rem yoke sts, pick up and knit 9[9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10] sts down left front neck, knit 3[4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5] held left front neck sts. 55[59, 59 59, 63, 63, 63, 67, 67, ] sts.

Knit 5 rows, ending with a WS row. Do not break yarn.

Work i-cord edging and buttonholes:
Lay your work out on a flat surface and mark position of 6 buttons (or your preferred number) on the left front garter border. If you are not planning to use buttons, consider making the buttonholes anyway, because they are practically invisible and this allows you to change your mind later.

Starting at the right front and using MC, k across 55[59, 59, 59, 63, 63, 63, 67, 67] sts from neckband, pm, pick up and knit one st from each garter st ridge down left front, pm, pick up and knit one st from each cast-on st at lower edge of garment, pm, pick up and knit one st from each garter st ridge up right front. The exact number of sts is not critical and will depend on your row gauge. You may need to use more than one circular needle to fit all the stitches.

With RS facing, cast on 2 sts to beg of round using knitted cast-on method.

K1, k2togtbl, *(slip 2 sts back to LH needle, k1, k2togtbl) to next m, slip 2 sts back to LH needle, k2, remove m; rep from * twice more. You have ended at the bottom of the right front.

Note: Check your button size against the i-cord bind-off to see how long you need to make your buttonholes. The buttons on the multicolored sample garment are 28mm in diameter and are about the same size as 3 rows of i-cord. Your buttonhole should be the same size or slightly smaller than your button so round the number of rows down if it isn’t a whole number. If you haven’t chosen any buttons, I suggest making a 3-row buttonhole.

Note: Your buttonholes need to have one stitch above the button placement and the rest below, so that the front hangs correctly. You will need at least two stitches above the top buttonhole at the neck and two stitches below the bottom buttonhole at the hem. Readjust your button placement if necessary, and mark where the buttonholes are to start.

Cont i-cord bind-off as set until you have worked to the first buttonhole marker.

To work buttonhole: Leaving the 2 sts of your i-cord on the RH needle, sl the next 2 sts purlwise. Pass the first slipped st over the 2nd (binding off 1 st). Sl the next st, and pass the first st over the 2nd as before, binding off 1 st. Cont until you have bound off the number of sts needed for your buttonhole. Sl the 3 sts on the RH needle back to the LH needle. (K2, sl 2 sts from RH needle to LH needle) until you have worked the number of i-cord rows needed for your buttonhole (see note above).
**K1, k2togtbl, (sl 2 sts from RH needle to LH needle, k1, k2togtbl) until you reach the point for your next buttonhole. Rep from ** until all buttonholes have been worked.
(Slip 2 sts back to LH needle, k1, k2togtbl) until no sts rem on LH needle.

Break yarn, pass end of yarn through rem 2 sts to fasten off, and sew the ends of the i-cord together as neatly as you can.

Work i-cord on sleeves:
Using MC and with RS facing, pick up and knit 1 st for each cast-on st at sleeve cuff. With RS facing, cast on 2 sts to beg of round using knitted cast-on method. K1, k2togtbl, (slip 2 sts back to LH needle, k1, k2togtbl) until 2 sts rem on RH needle. Break yarn and draw through rem 2 sts. Sew ends of i-cord together as for neckband.

Repeat for second sleeve.

Graft underarms, using the long tail of yarn left from working sleeve. Weave in all ends on inside of work. Soak garment in warm water with a drop of washing up liquid or woolly wash for 20-30 minutes. Short spin or roll in towels to remove excess water, pull gently into shape and allow to dry flat. Do not pin or stretch. Sew on buttons.

A – Chest/Bust circumference: 35.75[40.25, 43.25, 48, 52.5, 55.5, 60.25, 64.75, 67.75] inches / 91[102, 110, 122, 133.5, 141, 153, 164.5, 172] cm
B – Length to underarm: 11.5[11.5, 11.5, 11, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75, 10.75] inches / 29[29, 29, 28, 27.5, 27.5, 27.5, 27.5, 27.5] cm
C – Yoke depth at shoulder: 7.5[7.5, 8, 8.5, 9.25, 9.75, 10.5, 11, 11] inches / 19[19, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5, 25, 26.5, 28, 28] cm
D – Sleeve length to underarm: 16.5[17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5] inches/ 42[43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47] cm
E – Back neck width (before adding neckband): 7.25[8, 8, 8, 8.75, 8.75, 8.75, 9.5, 9.5] inches / 18.5[20.5, 20.5, 20.5, 22, 22, 22, 24, 24] cm
F – Upper arm circumference: 15[16, 16.75, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 22.75, 24.5, 24.25] inches / 38.5[40.5, 42.5, 44.5, 48.5, 52, 58, 62, 64] cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

designername Kate has been a knitter and lover of anything woolly since childhood. She survived more than 40 years working in healthcare by playing viola, walking outdoors and knitting, hopefully not all at the same time. Since retirement in 2022, Kate has had a lot of fun trying vainly to reduce her stash, designing knitwear and playing with natural dyes in her garden shed. As well as a roomful of fiber and yarn, she has three grown-up children, a husband and a cat, and a growing number of grandchildren and granddogs. She lives in North Yorkshire close to the moors and the sea.

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