Showing posts with label knitted jacket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label knitted jacket. Show all posts

Monday, May 21, 2012

The Perfect One-Button Spring Jacket

This little chill-chaser is just perfect for those cool spring/summer nights! This Filatura Di

Crosa yarn and pattern make this the jacket to have!


SIZES

X–Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X)

MATERIALS

• 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls Filatura Di Crosa TEMPO 51% cotton, 37% acrylic, 12% polyamide (1.75oz/50g; 115yds/105m) in color #05 coral reef
• One pair size 6 (4mm) straight needles
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) straight needlesOR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• 1 button, ¾”/19mm diameter
• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 34 (36, 38, 40, 43, 45)”/86 (91, 96, 102, 109, 114) cm
Length 18 (18, 18½, 19, 19¼, 19¼)”/46 (46, 47, 48, 49, 49) cm
Sleeve Length 9¾ (9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾)”/25 (25, 25, 25, 25, 25) cm

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in St st and larger needles

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
K2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts together through the front loops.
PATTERN STITCH

Stockinette stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS.

BACK
With larger needles, cast on 85 (91, 97, 103, 109, 115) sts.

** Row 1 (RS) K1, * p1, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 2 P1, * k1, p1; rep from * to end.

Row 3 P1, * k1, p1; rep from * to end.

 
Row 4 K1, * p1, k1; rep from * to end.

Rep these 4 rows once more, then Rows 1 & 2 once. **
Change to St st and work even until piece measures

11”/28cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Armholes
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st each end next 5 rows.
Dec 1 st each end every other row to 59 (63, 67, 73, 77, 83) sts.
Work even until piece measures 17¼ (17¼, 17¾, 18, 18½, 18½)”/ 44 (44, 45, 46, 47, 47)cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Neck
Next Row (RS) K21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts, turn, on these sts only.
Bind off 5 sts beg next 2 WS rows.
Bind off loosely the rem 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts for Shoulder.
Return to rem sts and slip next 17 (17, 17, 19, 19, 21) sts to holder center Back, rejoin yarn, work 2nd half to match, reversing shaping.

LEFT FRONT
With larger needles, cast on 47 (49, 51, 55, 59, 63) sts.
Work as for Back from ** to **.
Next Row (RS) K to last 5 sts, p1, [k1, p1] twice.
Next Row K1, [p1, k1] twice, p to end.
Cont in patt over Front edge 5 sts and St st over rem sts throughout.
When piece measures 11”/28cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Armhole
Keeping Front edge correct, bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next RS row.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge next 5 rows.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge every RS row 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) times – 34 (35, 36, 40, 43, 47) sts.
Keeping Front edge correct, work even until Front measures 14½ (14½, 15, 15⅜, 15¾, 15¾)”/37 (37, 38, 39, 40, 40)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row (RS) K to last 5 sts, slip last 5 sts to holder.
Next Row Bind off 10 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) sts, p to end.
Dec 1 st at Neck edge every row until 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts rem.
Work even until Front measures same as Back to Shoulder, end with a WS row.
Bind off loosely rem 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts for Shoulder.

RIGHT FRONT
With larger needles, cast on 47 (49, 51, 55, 59, 63) sts.
Work as for Back from ** to **.
Next Row (RS) P1, [k1, p1] twice, k to end.
Next Row P to last 5 sts, k1, [p1, k1] twice.
Cont in patt over Front edge 5 sts and St st over rem sts throughout.
When piece measures 11”/28cm from beg, end with a RS row.
Shape Armhole

Keeping Front edge correct, Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next WS row.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge next 5 rows.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge every RS row 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) times – 34 (35, 36, 40, 43, 47) sts.
Keeping Front edge correct, work even until Front measures 14½ (14½, 15, 15⅜, 15¾, 15¾)”/37 (37, 38, 39, 40, 40)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row (RS) Cont in patt 5 sts and slip these 5 sts to holder, bind off 10 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) sts, p to end.
Dec 1 st at Neck edge every row until 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts rem.
Work even until Front measure same as Back to Shoulder, end with a RS row.
Bind off loosely rem 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts for Shoulder.

SLEEVES
With larger needles, cast on 57 (59, 61, 63, 65, 67) sts.
Work as for Back from ** to **.
Cont in St st and inc 1 st each end every 8th (8th, 8th, 8th, 7th, 7th) row to 65 (67, 69, 71, 75, 77) sts.
Work even until Sleeve measures 9¾”/25cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Cap
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next 2 rows.
Dec 1 st each end next 10 rows.
Dec 1 st each end every other row 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) times.
Dec 1 st each end next 6 rows.
Bind off 3 sts beg next 2 rows.
Bind off loosely rem 7 (7, 7, 7, 9, 9) sts.

 
FINISHING
Sew Shoulder seams.
Neckband
With RS facing and smaller needles, slip the 5 sts from RIGHT FRONT holder to right-hand needle, rejoin yarn, pick up and k29 (29, 29, 29, 30, 30) sts up Neck edge, 11 sts down Back Neck, k the Back Neck holder 17 (17, 17, 19, 19, 21) sts, pick up and k 11 sts up Back Neck, 29 (29, 29, 29, 30, 30) sts down Front Neck, work in patt the 5 sts from LEFT FRONT holder – 107 (107, 107, 109, 111, 113) sts.
Keeping Front edge correct, work in Front edge patt over all sts for 1 row.
Next Row (RS) Front edge pattern for first 3 sts, k2tog, yo twice, work in patt to end of row.
Cont in patt 1 row but work only into first yo, drop 2nd yo off needle.
Work 4 more rows in patt.
Bind off loosely in patt.
Set in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Sew on button. Weave in ends.
 
ABBREVIATIONS

beg begin(ning)
cm centimeter
cont continue(d)(s)(ing)
dec decrease(d)(s)(ing)
inc increase(d)(s)(ing)
k knit
mm millimeters
p purl
patt pattern
rem remain(ed)(s)(ing)
rep repeat(s)(ing)
RS right side
st(s) stitch(es)
tog together
WS wrong side
yo yarn over

Sunday, October 9, 2011

V-V-RROOOM- Knitted Motorcycle Jacket

A knitted Motorcycle Jacket? With some sparkle??? You betcha! Knit this Berroco pattern and go and feel the wind through your hair!


Shown in size Small
SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 32(36-40-44-48-52)”
Length – 21(21-22-22½-23½-24)”

MATERIALS
8(9-10-11-13-14) Hanks BERROCO FLICKER (50 grs), #3307 Rothbart
Straight knitting needles, sizes 7 (4.50 mm) and 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Five 1” buttons


GAUGE
20 sts = 4”; 28 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
20 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in Seed St on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE
Lower bands are worked from side to side. Back and front are worked in separate panels (3 panels for back and 2 panels for each front), then sewn together during finishing.

SEED STITCH (Odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Rep this row for Seed St.

BACK
Lower Band: With smaller needles, cast on 17 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 6 times, p1, k2.
Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 6 times, k1, p2.
Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 16(18-20-22-24-26)” from beg, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.
Center Panel: With larger needles, cast on 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts. Work even in Seed St until piece measures 19(19-20-20½-21½-22)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Shoulders: Bind off 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 29 sts for back neck.
Right Back Panel: With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 10(10-10½-10½-11-11)”, end on WS.
Shape Armholes: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row. Dec 1 st at beg of every RS row 3(6-7-10-11-14) times – 13 sts. Work even until armhole measures 8(8-8½-9-9½-10)”, end on WS.
Shape Shoulder: Bind off 7 sts at armhole edge once, then 6 sts once.
Left Back Panel: Work to correspond to right back panel, reversing all shaping. Bind off for armhole on WS rows. Work armhole decs at end of RS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS rows.

LEFT FRONT
Lower Band: Work same as lower band of back for 11½(13-14½-16-17½-19)”, end on WS. Bind off.
Left Side Panel: Work same as right side panel of back.
Center Panel: Work same as center panel of back until piece measures 16(16- 17-17½-18½-19)” from beg,
end on RS – 35(41-45-51-55-61) sts.
Shape Neck: Bind off 21(24-26-29-31-34) sts, work to end. Dec 1 st at neck edge EVERY row 11 times – 3(6-8-11-13-16) sts. Work even until piece measures same as last bind-off of shoulder on left side panel,
end on WS. Bind off. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.

LEFT POCKET
With larger needles, cast on 23(26-28-31-33-36) sts. Work even in St st for 2½(2½-3-3-3½-3½)”, end on WS. Bind off 3(4-4-4-4-5) sts at beg of the next 5(5-7-4-2-6) RS rows, then 4(3-0-5-5-6) sts at beg of the next 2(2-0-3-5-1) RS rows.
Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. * Knit 1 row on WS. Starting with a K row, work 4 rows even in St st. On next row, knit each st together with st 4 rows below (on garter ridge), forming welt. ** Purl 1 row.
Next Row (RS): K1, SSK, k to last st, M1k, k1. Purl 1 row. Rep Next Row once more. Rep from * once more, then rep from * to ** once, binding off as you form the welt on the last row.

RIGHT FRONT
Lower Band: Work same as lower band of left front for ¾", end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 7 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end.
Complete same as lower band of left front, make one more buttonhole when piece measures 2¾" from beg.
Right Side Panel: Work same as left side panel of back.
Center Panel: Work same as left side panel of left front, reversing all shaping. Bind off for neck on RS row.
Work neck decs at beg of RS rows and at end of WS rows. Bind off for shoulder on WS row. Mark bound-off edge of neck at center point to indicate collar placement.

RIGHT POCKET
Work same as left pocket, binding off on WS rows instead of RS.
Edging: With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k23(26-28-31-33-36) sts along bound-off edge of pocket. Work same as Edging on Left Pocket, from * to Next Row, end on WS.
Next Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, K2 tog, k1. Complete same as Edging on Left Pocket, continuing to work Next Row in this manner.

SLEEVES
Cuff: Work same as lower band of back for ¾", end on WS. Work buttonhole same as on right side band of right front. Work even until cuff measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of next row. Work even until cuff measures 12” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.
Upper Sleeve: With larger needles, cast on 50 sts. Work even in St st for 1”, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 52 sts. Rep this inc every 3½(2-1½-1-1-¾)” 4(7-9-12-14- 17) times more – 60(66-70-76-80-86) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 16” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Cap: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 50(56-58-64-66-72) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 17(17-17-18-18-20) times, end on WS – 16(22-24-28-30-32) sts. Bind off 2(5-3-5-4-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 12(12-18-18-22-22) sts.

FINISHING
Sew right and left side panels of back to center panel of back with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower band of back to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew side and lower edges of pockets to side panels of fronts. Sew left side panel of left front to center panel of left front with seams on the RS of work. Sew right side panel of right front to center panel of right front with seams on the RS of work. Sew lower panels of
fronts to upper sections with seams on the RS of work. Sew shoulder seams with seams on WS of work. Sew sleeve cuffs to lower edges of sleeves with 2” sections containing buttonholes extending beyond right edge (as it faces you) of left sleeve and left edge (as it faces you) of right sleeve (see schematic) with seams on RS of work. Sew in sleeves with seams on WS of work. Sew side and sleeve seams with seams on WS of work.
Collar: With smaller needles, cast on 13 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (p1, k1) 4 times, p1, k2.
Row 2: P2, (k1, p1) 4 times, k1, p2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures ¾” from beg, end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): Work 6 sts, yo, k2 tog, work to end. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg of last row worked. Work even until collar, with marker matched to marker on right front neck, reaches around neck to marker on left front neck. Bind off. Sew marked edge of collar to neck edge with seams on WS of work. Lap cuff tabs over cuffs and sew on buttons.
Lap collar tab over collar and sew on button. Lap right front over left front with right center panel directly over left center panel and sew on buttons.


Friday, September 9, 2011

Year Round Sweater Jacket

This long sweater jacket is so lacy and light that it makes the perfect spring/summer sweater and light enough to be under a coat in the fall/winter. this pattern from Caron Yarns is really sweet!



SIZES

Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X, 6X)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: Approx 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52,56, 60, 64)”/81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5, 162.5)cm
Length: 30 (30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 30, 33, 33)”/76 (76, 76, 76, 76, 76, 76, 84, 84)cm

MATERIALS
Caron International's 'Simply Soft' (100% Acrylic; #9913 Lt. Country Blue: 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
One pair size U.S. 7 (4.5mm) needles or size to obtain gauge.
Crochet hook size G-6 (4mm)

Yarn needle

GAUGE
In pattern stitch, 17 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10cm

SPECIAL TERMS
sk2p: Slip 1, knit 2 tog, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 sts tog—2 sts decreased.
ssk: Slip 1 st as if to knit, slip next st as if to purl, then knit 2 sts tog through back loops—1 st decreased.
k2tog: Insert needle into front loop as to knit, insert needle into back loop of next st as to knit tbl, then knit 2 sts tog—1 st decreased.

STITCHES USED
Lacy Pattern A (multiple of 15 sts + 4):
Row 1 (RS): K2 (selvedge sts), *k4, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk, k4; rep from *, end k2 (selvedge sts).
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, *k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k3; rep from *, end k2.
Row 5: K2, *k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, k2; rep from *, end k2.
Row 7: K2, *k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, ssk, k1; rep from *, end k2.
Row 9: K2, *k4, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk, k4; rep from *, end k2.
Row 11: K2, *k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k3; rep from *, end k2.
Row 13: K2, *k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, k2; rep from *, end k2.
Row 15: K2, *k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k7, yo, k1, ssk, k1; rep from *, end k2.
Row 16: Purl.

Lacy Pattern B (multiple of 15 sts + 4):
Row 1 (RS): K2 (selvedge sts), *k4, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk, k4; rep from *, end k2 (selvedge sts).
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3: K2, *k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k3; rep from *, end k2.
Row 5: K2, *k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, k2; rep from *, end k2.
Row 7: K2, *k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k1; rep from *, end k2.
Row 9: K2, *k4, k2tog, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, ssk, k4; rep from *, end k2.
Row 11: K2, *k3, k2tog, k1, yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k3; rep from *, end k2.
Row 13: K2, *k2, k2tog, k1, yo, k5, yo, k1, ssk, k2; rep from *, end k2.
Row 15: K2, *k1, k2tog, k1, yo, k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1, ssk, k1; rep from *, end k2.
Row 17: K2, *k3, yo, k2tog, k1, yo, sk2p, yo, k1, ssk, yo, k3; rep from*, end k2.
Row 19: K2, *k4, yo, k2tog, ssk, yo, k1, ssk, yo, k4; rep from *, end k2.
Row 21: K2, *k5, yo, k2tog, k1, ssk, yo, k5; rep from *, end k2.
Row 23: K2, *k6, yo, sk2p, yo, k6; rep from *, end k2.
Row 24: Purl.

BACK

CO 64 (79, 79, 94, 94, 109, 124, 124, 139) sts.
Work in St st for 2 rows.
Lace Pattern A
Maintaining 2 selvedge sts on each end of every row in St st, work Lace Pattern A, Rows 1-16, 10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times.
Lace Pattern B
Maintaining 2 selvedge sts on each end of every row in St st, work Lace Pattern B, Rows 1-24, once.

Work in garter st for 3 rows.
BO.

RIGHT FRONT
CO 42 (42, 57, 57, 57, 72, 72, 87, 87) sts.
Work in St st for 2 rows Lace Pattern A
Row 1 (RS): K2, beg with st 8 of Lace Pattern A (refer to chart), then continue working Lace Pattern A to last 2 sts, k2. Note: This will make 2 ½ reps of patt st across row.
Rows 2-16: Continue as established until 16 rows of Lace Pattern A have been completed.
Repeat Rows 1-16 above 10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times in all.

Lace Pattern B
Row 1 (RS): K2, beg with st 8 of Lace Pattern B (refer to chart), then continue working Lace Pattern B to last 2 sts, k2. Note: This will make 2 ½ reps of patt st across row.
Rows 2-24: Continue as established until 24 rows of Lace Pattern B have been completed.
Work in garter st for 3 rows.

LEFT FRONT
CO 42 (42, 57, 57, 57, 72, 72, 87, 87) sts.
Work in St st for 2 rows.
Lace Pattern A:
Row 1 (RS): K2, work Lace Pattern A across to last 10 sts, then work first 8 sts of Lace Pattern A, k2. Note: This will make 2 ½ reps of pattst across row.
Rows 2-16: Continue as established until 16 rows of Lace Pattern A have been completed.
Repeat Rows 1-16 above 10 (10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11) times in all.
Lace Pattern B
Row 1 (RS): K2, work Lace Pattern B across to last 10 sts, then work first 8 sts of Lace pattern B, k2. Note: This will make 2 ½ reps of patt st across row.
Rows 2-24: Continue as established until 24 rows of Lace Pattern B have been completed.
Work in garter st for 3 rows.

SLEEVES (make 2)

CO 64 (64, 64, 79, 79, 79, 79, 79, 94) sts.
Lace Pattern A:
Maintaining 2 selvedge sts on each end of every row in St st, workLace Pattern A, Rows 1-16, 6 ½ (6 ½, 6 ½, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) times in all, ending on pat Row 8 (8, 8, 16, 16, 16, 16, 16, 16).
Lace Pattern B:
Maintaining 2 selvedge sts on each end of every row in St st, work Lace Pattern B, Rows 1-24, once.
Work in garter st for 3 rows.
BO.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew Sleeves in place. Sew side and Sleeve seams.


Friday, June 25, 2010

Swing Jacket

This is an adorable little jacket with a pattern great for the beginning knitter! Give it a try!

SIZE: Medium, Large, 2X S (M, L, 1X/2X)
Finished Chest 38 (42, 48, 54) in. [96.5 (106.5, 122, 137) cm]
Finished Length 18½ (18½, 20½, 21½) in. [47 (47, 52, 54.5) cm]
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.

MATERIALS
• 790-394 Lion Brand Homespun® Golden 4 (5,5,6) Skeins
• Knitting Needles - Size 10 [6 mm]
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
1 button 1 in. [2.5 cm] diameter

GAUGE:
12 sts + 18 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Garter st (knit every row). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

JACKET

BACK
Cast on 57 (63, 72, 81) sts.
Work in Garter st until piece measures 9 (9, 10, 10)
in. [23 (23, 25.5, 25.5) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Raglan Armhole
Bind off 2 (3, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 53 (57, 64, 73) sts.
Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1.
Continue in Garter st, rep Dec Row every other row 18 (20, 21, 25) times – 15 (15, 20, 21) sts. Work even until armhole measures 9½ (9½, 10½, 11½) in. [24 (24, 26.5, 29) cm]. Bind off.

RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 32 (34, 39, 44) sts.
Work in garter st until piece measures 9 (9, 10, 10) in. [23 (23, 25.5, 25.5) cm] from beg, end with a RS row.

Shape Raglan Armhole
Bind off 2 (3, 4, 4) sts at beg of next row – 30 (31, 35, 40) sts.
Next Row (Dec Row) (RS): K to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1.
Continue in Garter st, rep Dec Row every other row 18 (20, 21, 25) times – 11 (10, 13, 14) sts. at the same time, when armhole measures 6½ (6½, 7½, 7½) in. [16.5 (16.5, 19, 19) cm], end with a WS row and work buttonhole and neck shaping as follows:
Buttonhole
Next Row (RS): K 2, bind off next 2 sts, k to end.
Next Row: Knit across, casting on 2 sts over boundoff sts of previous row.

Shape Neck
Next Row: Bind off 5 sts at beg of row, work to end of row.
Knit 1 row.
Next Row: Bind off 2 (2, 4, 4) sts at beg of row, work to end of row.
Knit 1 row.
Next Row: Bind off 1 (1, 2, 3) sts at beg of row, work to end of row.
Knit 1 row.
Continue to work raglan shaping at end of row as for Back. Bind off.

LEFT FRONT
Work as for Right Front, reversing shaping and omitting buttonhole.
SLEEVES
Cast on 36 (44, 48, 56) sts.
Work in Garter st, AT THE SAME TIME, inc 1 st each side every 6th row 1 (0, 0, 0) times, every 8th rows 6 times -- 50 (56, 60, 68) sts. Work until piece measures 12 in. [30.5 cm] from beg.

Shape Raglan
Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 44 (48, 50, 56) sts.
Next Row (Dec Row): K 1, k2tog, k to last 3 sts, k2tog, k 1.
Continue in Garter st, rep Dec Row every other row 18 (20, 21, 25) times -- 6 sts. Work even until Raglan Armhole measures 9½ (9½, 10½, 11½) in. [24 (24, 26.5, 29) cm]. Bind off.


FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams.
Sew on button opposite buttonhole.

Collar
Row 1: From RS, beg 2 in. [5 cm] in from Right Front neck edge, pick up and k 41 (41, 50, 55) sts evenly around neck edge, ending 2 in. [5 cm] in from Left Front neck edge.
Rows 2-4: Knit.
Row 5: K1, inc 1 in next st, k to last 2 sts, inc 1 in next st, k1. Row 6-8: Knit.
Rep last 4 rows twice. Bind off.
Weave in ends.

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