Echo, a free knitting pattern from Knitty.com.

INTRODUCTION

Echo

beauty shot

by Kate Agner

Tangy

For this project, I envisioned a boxy, comfy sweatshirt-type sweater that was not only unisex (think of the boyfriend sweater that you "borrow" from time to time) but also reversible, so it could look slightly different depending on who is wearing the sweater. I love textures that don't require constantly referring to a chart to knit. This one is easy to memorize, so it can be worked on the go. The stitch patt reminded me of echo wave charts and since I intended to wear mine as a hiking/ outdoor sweater. I loved the idea of hiking in a canyon with the echoes of nature.

Sweatshirts are typically too tight around the neck for me, so this one is cut generously and the shoulder shaping helps keep the ribbing from digging into your neck, allowing you to move freely.This sweater is worked seamlessly, because when you are done knitting, you just want to be done! The patt is worked from the bottom up, and the shoulders are grafted together after some short row shaping. The neck is then worked using held stitches and then the sleeves are picked up from the body and worked down to cuff. Weave in some ends and you are ready to go.The split hem and the faux seam up the side of the sweater that continues under the sleeve make the sweater look a little more "finished".

Two ease ranges are given below but choose the type of fit that you desire for the type of for which activity it will be used.

spacer model: Cory Agner, Kate Agner

spacer photos: Kate Agner

SIZE

XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X]
Women's sample shown in size 3X with 6 inches/15 cm of ease at largest part of chest
Men's sample shown in size 3X with 8 inches/20 cm of ease at largest part of chest

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest/Bust: 34.25[37.75, 42.25, 45.75, 50.25, 53.75, 58.25, 61.75, 66.25] inches/ 87[96, 107.5, 116, 127.5, 136.5, 148, 157, 168.5] cm
Length: 24[24.5, 25, 26.5, 27, 28.5, 30, 30.5, 31] inches/ 61[62, 63.5, 67.5, 68.5, 72.5, 76, 77.5, 78.5] cm

MATERIALS

Yarn
Lion Brand Re-spun Bonus Bundle [100% Polyester; 658 yd/602 m per 10oz/284 g skein]; color: Butter Yellow; 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] skeins

Yarn Characteristics
The sample shown uses a worsted-weight sustainable recycled polyester yarn. The yarn is soft and has a wool-like feel, but is made for durable wear and is machine washable and dryable for easy care. Some colors have a slight tweed coloring for a more interesting sweater…and it's affordable! If you substitute, choose a plied yarn with memory, like non-superwash wool or blends.

Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below - every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 US 9/5.5 circular needle, 24-32 inches/60-80 cm long
1 US 9/5.5 circular needle, 16 inch/40 cm long
1 set of needles 1-2 sizes smaller than needle used to get gauge for Tubular bind off (optional)

Notions
stitch holders or extra needle for holding sts
1 removable marker
at least 5 stitch markers with 1 unique for BOR
yarn needle

GAUGE

18 sts/24 rows or rounds = 4 inches/10 cm in St st or patt

Note: gauge is always taken after blocking

PATTERN NOTES

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

Construction method: The body of this pullover is worked seamlessly in the round from the hem up. The sweater is then split for sleeves and worked flat, before finishing at the shoulders by grafting. Sleeves are then picked up from the body and worked in the round down to the cuff.

Techniques:

Tubular bind off
Grafting
Faux side seams: the 4 sts at the sides of the sweater between markers will be purled on each round (reverse St st) with the front and back panels worked in the chart.

Tip: The sweater can be worn with either side out. When attaching a new skein of yarn, be careful how you weave in the tails so it is clean on both sides of the sweater.

CHARTS

View and download CHART: XS | S | M | L | 1X | 2X | 3X | 4X | 5X

Written stitch pattern instructions
Size XS (73 sts)
Round 1: K33, p7, k33.
Round 2: K31, p11, k31.
Round 3: P2, k27, [p6, k3] twice, k24, p2.
Round 4: P4, k16, [k7, p6] twice, k23, p4.
Round 5: P6, k8, [k11, p6] twice, k19, p6.
Round 6: K2, p6, [k15, p6] 3 times, k2.
Round 7: K4, p6, [k11, p6, k8] twice, k3, p6, k4.
Round 8: [K6, p6, k1] twice, k21, [k1, p6, k6] twice.
Round 9: K5, [k3, p6] twice, k27, [p6, k3] twice, k5.
Round 10: K10, p11, k31, p11, k10.
Round 11: K12, p7, k35, p7, k12.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for pattern.

Size S (81 sts)
Round 1: P2, k35, p7, k35, p2.
Round 2: P4, k31, p11, k31, p4.
Round 3: P6, k27, [p6, k3] twice, k24, p6.
Round 4: K2, p6, k16, [k7, p6] twice, k23, p6, k2.
Round 5: K4, p6, k8, [k11, p6] twice, k19, p6, k4.
Round 6: K6, р6, [k15, p6] 3 times, k6.
Round 7: K8, p6, [k11, p6, k8] twice, k3, p6, k8.
Round 8: K3, [k7, p6] twice, k23, [p6, k7] twice, k3.
Round 9: K9, [k3, p6] twice, k27, [p6, k3] twice, k9.
Round 10: K14, p11, k31, p11, k14.
Round 11: K16, p7, k35, p7, k16.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

Size M (42 sts + 7)
Round 1: K4, [k18, p7, k17] twice, k5.
Round 2: K4, [k16, p11, k15] twice, k5.
Round 3: K4, [k14, p6, k3, p6, k13] twice, k5.
Round 4: K4, [k12, p6, k7, p6, k11] twice, k5.
Round 5: K4, [k10, p6, k11, p6, k9] twice, k5.
Round 6: K4, [k8, p6, k15, p6, k7] twice, k5.
Round 7: K4, [k6, p6, k19, p6, k5] twice, k5.
Round 8: P1, k3, [k4, p6, k23, p6, k3] twice, k2, p3.
Round 9: P3, k1 [k2, p6, k27, p6, k1] twice, k4, p1.
Round 10: P4, [p6, k31, p5] twice, p5.
Round 11: K1, p3, [p4, k35, p3] twice, p4, k1.
Round 10: P10, k31, p10
Round 11: K1, p7, k35, p7, k1.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

Size L (42 sts + 15)
Round 1: K7, [k18, p7, k17] twice, k8.
Round 2: K7, [k16, p11, k15] twice, k8.
Round 3: K7, [k14, p6, k3, p6, k13] twice, k8.
Round 4: K7, [k12, p6, k7, p6, k11] twice, k8.
Round 5: K7, [k10, p6, k11, p6, k9] twice, k8.
Round 6: K7, [k8, p6, k15, p6, k7] twice, k8.
Round 7: P2, k5 [k6, p6, k19, p6, k5] twice, k6, p2.
Round 8: P4, k3, [k4, p6, k23, p6, k3] twice, k4, p4.
Round 9: P6, k1 [k2, p6, k27, p6, k1] twice, k2, p6.
Round 10: K2, p5, [p6, k31, p5] twice, p6, k2.
Round 11: K4, p3, [p4, k35, p3] twice, p4, k4.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

Size 1X (42 sts + 25)
Round 1: K12, [k18, p7, k17] twice, k13.
Round 2: K12, [k16, p11, k15] twice, k13.
Round 3: K12, [k14, p6, k3, p6, k13] twice, k13.
Round 4: P1, k11, [k12, p6, k7, p6, k11] twice, k12, p1.
Round 5: P3, k9, [k10, p6, k11, p6, k9] twice, k10, p3.
Round 6: P5, k7, [k8, p6, k15, p6, k7] twice, k8, p5.
Round 7: K1, p6, k5 [k6, p6, k19, p6, k5] twice, k6, p6, k1.
Round 8: K3, p6, k3 [k4, p6, k23, p6, k3] twice, k4, p6, k3.
Round 9: K5, p6, k1 [k2, p6, k27, p6, k1] twice, k2, p6, k5.
Round 10: K7, p5, [p6, k31, p5] twice, p6, k7.
Round 11: K9, p3, [p4, k35, p3] twice, p4, k9.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

Size 2X (42 sts + 33)
Round 1: K16, [k18, p7, k17] twice, k17.
Round 2: P1, k15, [k16, p11, k15] twice, k16, P1.
Round 3: P3, k13, [k14, p6, k3, p6, k13] twice, k14, P3.
Round 4: P5, k11, [k12, p6, k7, p6, k11] twice, k12, p5.
Round 5: K1, p6, k9, [k10, p6, k11, p6, k9] twice, k10, p6, k1.
Round 6: K3, p6, k7, [k8, p6, k15, p6, k7] twice, k8, p6, k3.
Round 7: K5, p6, k5 [k6, p6, k19, p6, k5] twice, k6, p6, k5.
Round 8: K7, p6, k3 [k4, p6, k23, p6, k3] twice, k4, p6, k7.
Round 9: K9, p6, k1 [k2, p6, k27, p6, k1] twice, k2, p6, k9.
Round 10: K11, p5, [p6, k31, p5] twice, p6, k11.
Round 11: K13, p3, [p4, k35, p3] twice, p4, k13.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

Size 3X (42 sts + 1)
Round 1: [K18, p7, k18] three times, k1.
Round 2: [K16, р11, k16] three times, k1.
Round 3: [K14, (p6, k3) twice, k11]. three times, k1.
Round 4: [K5, (k7, p6) twice, k12] three times, k1.
Round 5: [(K10, p6, k1) twice, k9]. three times, k1.
Round 6: [(K8, p6, k7) twice, k1] three times, k1.
Round 7: [K6, p6, k19, р6, k6] three times, k1.
Round 8: [K4, 6, k23, р6, k4] three times, k1.
Round 9: [K2, p6, k27, p6, k2] three times, k1.
Round 10: [P6, k31, p6] three times, p1.
Round 11: [P4, k35, p4] three times, p1.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

Size 4X (42 sts + 9)
Round 1: K4, [k18, p7, k17] three times, k5.
Round 2: K4, [k16, p11, k15] three times, k5.
Round 3: K4, [k14, p6, k3, p6, k13] three times, k5.
Round 4: K4, [k12, p6, k7, p6, k11] three times, k5.
Round 5: K4, [k10, p6, k11, p6, k9] three times, k5.
Round 6: K4, [k8, p6, k15, p6, k7] three times, k5.
Round 7: K4, [k6, p6, k19, p6, k5] three times, k5.
Round 8: P1, k3, [k4, p6, k23, p6, k3] three times, k2, p3.
Round 9: P3, k1 [k2, p6, k27, p6, k1] three times, k4, p1.
Round 10: P4, [p6, k31, p5] three times, p5.
Round 11: K1, p3, [p4, k35, p3] three times, p4, k1.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

Size 5X (42 sts + 19)
Round 1: K9, [k18, p7, k17] twice, k10.
Round 2: K9, [k16, p11, k15] twice, k10.
Round 3: K9, [k14, p6, k3, p6, k13] twice, k10.
Round 4: K9, [k12, p6, k7, p6, k11] twice, k10.
Round 5: K9, [k10, p6, k11, p6, k9] twice, k10.
Round 6: P2, k7, [k8, p6, k15, p6, k7] twice, k8, p2.
Round 7: P4, k5 [k6, p6, k19, p6, k5] twice, k6, p4.
Round 8: P4, k5, [k4, p6, k23, p6, k3] twice, k4, p6.
Round 9: P6, k3 [k2, p6, k27, p6, k1] twice, k2, p6, k2.
Round 10: K4, p5, [p6, k31, p5] twice, p6, k4.
Round 11: K6, p3, [p4, k35, p3] twice, p4, k6.
Round 12: Knit.
Round 13: Repeat Round 11.
Round 14: Repeat Round 10.
Round 15: Repeat Round 9.
Round 16: Repeat Round 8.
Round 17: Repeat Round 7.
Round 18: Repeat Round 6.
Round 19: Repeat Round 5.
Round 20: Repeat Round 4.
Round 21: Repeat Round 3.
Round 22: Repeat Round 2.
Round 23: Repeat Round 1.
Round 24: Knit.
Repeat Rounds 1-24 for patt.

DIRECTIONS

Work Split ribbing (make 2):
Using long tail cast on or cast on of choice, cast on 75[83, 93, 101, 111, 119, 129, 137, 147] sts.
Row 1 [RS]: Sl1, *k1, p1; repeat from * to end of row.
Row 2 [WS]: Sl1, *p1, k1; repeat from * to end of row.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for 2 inches/5 cm, ending after Row 2.
Cut yarn on first ribbing, on second ribbing do not cut working yarn.
Turn work.

Body
Join to work in the round (making sure RS are facing out) as follows: Work in ribbing as est to last st, pm, work last st, attach second ribbing, work first st, pm, work in ribbing to last st, pm, work last st. Place a BOR marker.

Round 1: Purl to end.
Round 2: Knit to end.
Rounds 3-4: Repeat Rounds 1-2.
Set up round: P1, place marker, *work st patt from chart or written instructions, working patt repeat 1[1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3] times to next st marker, sm, M1R, p2, M1L, slip marker; repeat from * once, work in patt to start of chart panel. 4 sts increased, 154[170, 190, 206, 226, 242, 262, 278, 298] sts total. Note: In this round you will go past the BOR marker. Start the next round at the chart panel and work to the BOR as noted below, and purling newly made sts at side seams.

Work from chart or written instructions until piece measures 15[15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 18] inches/ 38[38, 38, 41, 41, 43, 43, 46, 46] cm, or desired length, to underarm.

Split for sleeves:
Note: the front and back are worked at the same time.

Work in patt as est across front of sweater to side marker, sm, p2tog, with a new strand of yarn for the Back, p2tog, slip marker, work remaining sts in patt as est to side panel, slip marker, p2tog, slip the remaining purl st from side to front of sweater, turn work, (k1, work in patt as est to last st on back of sweater, k1), repeat for front to last 2 sts of front, k2tog. 75[83, 93, 101, 111, 119, 129, 137, 147] sts each for Front and Back.

Continue working in patt as est, working the front and back flat and using 2 skeins of yarn, until armhole measures 4[4.5, 5, 5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8] inches/ 10[11, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 19, 20] cm from armhole split, ending after a RS row.

Front neck shaping
Next row [WS]: Work Right Front in patt as est over 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63] sts, slide the next 15[15, 17, 17, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21] sts to a holder or extra needle after working them, work remaining 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63] sts in patt as est, 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63] sts, for Right Front, 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63] sts for Left Front; 15[15, 17, 17, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21] sts held in the center for the front neckline.

Right front
Work over only the first 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63] sts to shape the Right Front. Work the 1 neckline edge st in St st even when patt indicates a purl, so picking up the neckline sts will be cleaner.

Row 1 [RS]: Work in patt as est to last 2sts, k2tog. 1 st decreased.
Row 2 [WS]: Work in patt as est to end.
Rows 3-12: Repeat Rows 1-2 five more times. 24[28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57] sts.
Rows 13-14: Work in patt as est to end.
Row 15: Work in patt as est to last 2 sts, k2tog. 23[27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 56] sts.
Rows 16- 19: Work in patt as est to end.

Work short row shoulder shaping:
Row 20 [WS]: Work in patt as est to last 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, w&t.
Row 21 [RS]: Work in patt as est to last 2 sts, k2tog. 22[26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 55] sts.
Row 22: Work in patt as est to 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, before last wrapped st, w&t.
Row 23: Work in patt as est to end.
Rows 24-31: Repeat Rows 22-23 four more times.
Row 32: Purl to end, picking up and working wraps together with their sts. Slide right front sts to an additional st holder or extra needle.
Cut yarn and reattach for left front.

Left front
You will now work across the 30[34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54, 58, 63] sts set aside for the Left Front.

Row 1 [RS]: Starting at center neckline with RS facing, k2tog, work in patt as est to end. 1 st decreased.
Row 2 [WS]: Work in patt as est to end.
Rows 3-12: Repeat Rows 1-2 five more times. 24[28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 57] sts.
Rows 13-14: Work in patt as est to end.
Row 15: K2tog, work in patt as est to end. 23[27, 31, 35, 39, 43, 47, 51, 56] sts.
Rows 16- 18: Work in patt as est to end.

Work short row shoulder shaping:
Row 19: Work in patt to last 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, w&t.
Row 20: Work in patt as est to end.
Row 21: K2tog, work in patt as est to 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts before last wrapped st, w&t. 22[26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 55] sts.
Row 22: Work in patt as est to end.
Row 23: Work in patt to 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, before last wrapped st, w&t.
Rows 24-29: Repeat Rows 22-23 three more times.
Row 30: Work in patt as est to end.
Row 31: Knit to end, picking up and working wraps together with their sts. Slide Right Front sts to an additional st holder or extra needle. Cut a tail of yarn 4 times the length of the shoulder.

Back
Return to Back sts, with RS facing.
Rows 1-18: Work in patt as est.

Short row shoulder shaping
Rows 19-20: Work in patt as est to last 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, w&t.

Work Right Back shoulder and neck shaping:
Row 21 [RS]: Work in patt over next 35[39, 44, 47, 52, 56, 60, 64, 69] sts, w&t. Double check that the wrapped st is in the center of the back, and place a removable st marker over this back center st.
Row 22 [WS]: Work in patt as est to end.
Row 23: Work in patt to 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, before last wrapped st, w&t.
Rows 24-29: Repeat Rows 22-23 three more times.
Row 30: Work in patt as est to end, picking up and working wraps together with their sts.
Row 31: Knit to center back wrapped st, picking up remaining wraps together with their sts.

Slide the first 22[26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 55] Right Back shoulder sts to an additional holder or extra needle. Leave the center neck sts on needle.

Work Left Back shoulder and neck shaping:
Row 21 [RS]: From back center st, work in patt to 2[2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4] sts, before last wrapped st on left shoulder, w&t.
Row 22 [WS]: Work in patt to center back st with marker, w&t.
Rows 23-28: Repeat Rows 21-22 three more times.
Row 29: Repeat Row 21.
Row 30: Work to center back st wrapped st, picking up remaining wraps together with their sts, w&t.
Row 31: Work in patt as est to end, picking up and working remaining wraps together with their sts.

Turn work, slide the 22[26, 30, 34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 55] Left Back shoulder sts to an additional holder or extra needle. Leave the center 31[31, 33, 33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 37] neck sts on needle. Cut a tail of yarn 4 times the length of the shoulder.

With a darning needle, graft the Front and Back shoulders together.

Neck ribbing
Starting with the right side of Back held neck sts, attach yarn and knit across 31[31, 33, 33, 35, 35, 37, 37, 37] sts, working the wrap on the center st together with its st when you get to it, pick up 23 sts (approx 3 sts for every 4 rows) down left side of Front neck, picking up from just the back leg of the V on the st, knit across 15[15, 17, 17, 19, 19, 21, 21, 21] Front held sts, pick up 23 sts (approx 3 sts for every 4 rows) up the right side of Front neck, place m for BOR. 92[92, 96, 96, 100, 100, 104, 104, 104] sts,
Round 1: Purl to end.
Round 2: Knit to end.
Rounds 3-4: Repeat Rounds 1-2.

Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 inches/5 cm. For the nicest edge, work last round of 1x1 rib in a needle 1-2 sizes smaller than needle you have been using.

Cut a length of yarn 4 times the length of the neckline and bind off all sts using the Tubular bind off.

Sleeves (work 2)
Note: for best fit try on sweater before finishing sleeves, the drop sleeve will begin at different lengths on the arm depending on how much ease chosen for chest.

Using 16-inch needle, and starting from bottom of underarm, pick up 2 stsf or every 3 rows, picking up from the back portion of the V to help make reversible. 83[87, 91, 95, 101, 105, 109, 113, 119] sts. Place BOR marker.
Round 1: Purl to end.
Round 2: Knit to end.
Rounds 3-4: Repeat Rounds 1-2.
Find the shoulder center st and center the st patt over that st (stitch in the red border from chart), working the 1st and last 2 sts of each round in stockinette to create a smooth line under arm for decreases. Note that some sizes will work the patt repeat on the chart for the sleeve stitches.

Work in patt for 2 rounds.

Decrease round: K1, k2tog, knit until 3 sts remain, ssk, k1. 2 sts decreased.
Repeat the last 3 rounds 21[23, 23, 25, 25, 27, 27, 29, 29] more times. 41[41, 45, 45, 51, 51, 55, 55, 59] sts.

Work even until Sleeve measures 11.5[12.5, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5] inches/ 29[32, 32, 34, 34, 37, 37, 39, 39] cm from underarm, or 2.5 inches/6cm shorter than desired total length. Switch to dpns when needed.

Cuff
Set-up round: Purl to last 3 sts, ssk, k1. 40[40, 44, 44, 50, 50, 54, 54, 58] sts.
Round 1: Purl to end.
Round 2: Knit to end.
Rounds 3-4: Repeat Rounds 1-2.

Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 inches/5 cm. For the nicest edge, work last round of 1x1 rib in a needle 1-2 sizes smaller than needle you have been using.

Cut a length of yarn 4 times the length of the neckline and bind off using the Tubular bind off.
Repeat for second sleeve.

FINISHING

Weave in all ends and block to dimensions if needed.

A − Neck width:  7[7. 7.5. 7.5. 7.75. 7.75. 8.25, 8.25, 8.25, , , , , ] inches/ 18[18, 19, 19, 20, 20, 21, 21, 21] cm
B – Front neck depth after ribbing: 1 inch/2.5 cm
C − Armhole depth: 7.25[7.75, 8.25, 8.75, 9.25, 9.75, 10.25, 10.75, 11.25] inches/ 18[20, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27, 29] cm
D – Hem/cuff length: 2.5 inches/6 cm
 E − Body width:  16.75[18.5, 20.75, 22.5, 24.75, 26.5, 28.75, 30.5, 32.75] inches/ 43[47, 53, 57, 63, 67, 73, 77, 83] cm
F − Shoulder width:  4.75[5.75 6.75, 7.5, 8.5, 9.25, 10.25, 11, 12.25, ] inches/ 9.5[10.75, 13, 14.5, 16, 17.75, 19, 21, 23.5] cm
G − Length to underarm:  15[15, 15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 18] inches/ 38[38, 38, 41, 43, 43, 46, 46, ] cm
 H − Length to shoulder:  24[24.5, 25, 26.5, 27. 28.5, 29, 30.5, 31, ] inches/ 61[61.5, 64, 67, 69, 72, 7, 77, 79] cm 
I − Sleeve length from drop shoulder (without cuff):  11.5[12.5, 12.5, 13.5, 13.5, 14.5, 14.5, 15.5, 15.5] inches/ 29[32, 32, 34, 37, 37, 39, 39, ] cm 
J – Upper arm circumference:  18.5[19.25, 20.25, 21, 22.5, 23.25, 24.25, 25, 26.5] inches/ 47[49, 51, 53, 57, 59, 62, 64, 67] cm

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

designername Kate lives along the Rocky Mountains where she can enjoy the winters in her knitted garments. Her husband is trying to teach her that just because you can make something, doesn't necessarily mean you should. She can only assume he refers to his computer "elbow cozy" named Howard.

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