Your New Go-To Cardi

This Cardigan pattern from Berroco Yarns will be your new go-to cardi...

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 – 20½(20½-21½-22-23-23½)”
MATERIALS
7(8-9-11-12-13) Hanks BERROCO BOREALIS (100 grs), #5079 Hekla
Straight knitting needles, size 11 (8.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE


GAUGE
12 sts = 4”; 16 rows = 4” in Pat St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
Note: BOTH st and row gauge are extremely important to assure that your garment will have the correct measurements
NOTE
Fronts and back yoke of this garment are worked in one piece from lower edge of left front, across back yoke to lower edge of right front (see schematic)

PATTERN STITCH (Odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep these 2 rows for Pat St


BACK
Cast on 55(61-67-73-79-85) sts. Work even in Pat St for 3(3-3½-3½-4-4)”, end on WS. Dec 1 st each end of next row, then every 4½” twice more – 49(55-61-67-73-79) sts. Work even until piece measures 13(13-13½-13½-14-14)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Armholes: Bind off 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of the following 2 rows – 39(43-47-53-57-63) sts. Dec 1 st each side every RS row 3(3-4-5-6-7) times – 33(37-39-43-45-49)sts. Work even until armholes measure 5½(5½-6-6½-7-7½)”, end on WS. Bind off.

FRONTS/BACK YOKE
Left Front: Cast on 39(45-51-57-63-69) sts. Work even in Pat St for 3(3-3½-3½-4-4)”, end on WS. Dec 1st at beg of the next RS row, then at same edge every 4½” twice more – 36(42-48-54-60-66) sts. Work even until piece measures 13(13-13½-13½-14-14)” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Armhole: Bind off 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row – 31(36-41-47-52-58) sts. Dec 1 st at armhole edge every RS row 3(3-4-5-6-7) times – 28(33-37-42-46-51) sts. Work even until armhole measures 5½(5½-6-6½-7-7½)”, end on WS. Inc 1 st at armhole edge every RS row twice, then EVERY row 4 times – 34(39-43-48-52-57) sts. Mark end of last row for beg of back yoke.
Back Yoke: Work even until piece measures 11(12-13-14-15-16)” above marker, end on WS. Mark end of last row for end of back yoke.

Right Front: Shape Armhole: Dec 1 st at beg of the next RS row, at same edge EVERY row 3 times more, then every RS row twice – 28(33-37-42-46-51) sts. Work even until armhole measures 5” from last marker, end on WS. Inc 1 st at beg of the next RS row, then at same edge every RS row 2(2-3-4-5-6) times more, end on WS – 31(36-41-47-52-58) sts. Cast on 2 sts at beg of the next WS row, then 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the following WS row – 36(42-48-54-60-66) sts. Work even for 1”, end on WS. Inc 1 st at beg of the
next RS row, then at same edge every 4½” twice more – 39(45-51-57-63-69) sts. Work even until piece measures 13(13-13½-13½-14-14)” above last cast-on row of armhole, end on WS. Bind off.

SLEEVES
Cast on 25(25-27-27-31-31) sts. Work even in Pat St for 1”, end on WS. Inc 1 st each end of next row, then every 3½(2½-2¼-2-2-1¾)” 5(6-7-8-8-9) times more – 37(39-43-45-49-51) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 18” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Cap: Bind off 3(4-5-5-6-6) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of the following 2 rows –27(27-29-31-33-35) sts. Work 0(0-2-2-2-2) rows, end on WS. Dec 1 st each end of next row, every 4th row 0(0-0-0-1-1) time more, then every RS row 8(8-7-7-5-5) times, end on WS. Work even if necessary until cap measures 4½”, end on WS. Bind off remaining 9(9-13-15-19-21) sts.

FINISHING
Sew bound-off edge of back to side edge of back yoke between markers. Note: This seam is not the shoulder seam – it will fall approximately 2” down from shoulder towards back. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Summer Cardi

This short sleeve cutie is perfect for the office or out on a cool summer night! I love this yarn!

Shown in size Small
SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large are in parentheses.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 38(42-46-50-54-58)”
Length – 27½(27½-28½-28½-29½-29½)”
Note: This garment was designed with an oversized fit. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

MATERIALS
9(10-12-13-14-15) Hanks BERROCO ORIGAMI (50 grs), #4358 Grape Granita
Straight knitting needles, size 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
1 St marker
GAUGE
17 sts = 4”; 23 rows = 4” in Pat St
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE PATTERN STITCH FOR BACK

Rows 1 and 2: Knit.
Row 3: K12(13-14-15-16-17), * (yo, k1) 12(13-14-15-16-17) times, k12(13-14-15-16-17), rep from * across.
Row 4: Knit, dropping all yo’s.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rows 7-10: Knit.
Row 11: (Yo, k1) 12(13-14-15-16-17) times, * k12(13-14-15-16-17), (yo, k1) 12(13-14-15-16-17) times, rep from * across.
Row 12: Rep Row 4.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 11 and 12.
Rows 15 and 16: Knit.

BACK
With straight needles, cast on 86(95-104-110-116-125) sts.
Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): P2, * k1, p2, rep from * across.
Row 2: K2, * p1, k2, rep from * across. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 2½” from beg, end on WS, dec 0(2-4-3-2-4) sts on last row – 86(93-100-107-114-121) sts. Keeping 1 st at each edge in Garter St and remaining sts in Pat St for Back, work even until piece measures 18(18-18½-18½-19-19)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Raglan Armholes: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 76(83-88-95-100-107) sts.
Dec 2 sts each side every RS row 0(0-0-2-3-6) times – 76(83-88-87-88-83) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 4th row 6(3-1-0-0-0) times, then every RS row 14(20-25-25-26-23) times, end on WS. Bind off remaining 36(37-36-37-36-37) sts for back neck.

LEFT FRONT
With straight needles, cast on 49(52-58-61-67-70) sts.
Establish Frontband: Row 1 (RS): P2, * k1, p2 rep from * 10(11-13-14-16-17) times more, place
marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 2: K13, p1, sl marker, k2, * p1, k2, rep from * across. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 2½”, end on WS.
Pattern Stitch for Left Front: Row 1 (RS): K to marker, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 2: K13, p1, sl marker, k to end.
Row 3: K1, work Row 3 of Pat St for Back over 24(26-28-30-32-34) sts, k to marker, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 4: K13, p1, sl marker, k to end, dropping all yo’s.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rows 7-10: Keeping 14 sts at front edge in pat as established, knit remaining sts.
Row 11: K1, work Row 11 of Pat St for back over 24(26-28-30-32-34) sts, (yo, k1) 10(11-14-15-16-17)
times, k to marker, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 12: Rep Row 4.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 11 and 12.
Rows 15 and 16: Rep Rows 7 and 8. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 18(18-18 1/2-18 1/2-19)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Raglan Armhole and Neck: Next Row (RS): Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7), work to 2 sts before marker, k2 tog, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13. Work 1 row even. Dec 2 sts at armhole edge every RS row 0(0-0-4-6-10), dec 1 st at armhole edge every 4th row 3(0-0-0-0-0) times, then dec 1 st at armhole edge every RS row 17(23-26-22-21-17) times. AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st before marker every 4th row 1(1-4-1-6-3) times
more, then every 6th row 7(7-6-8-5-7) times. When all decs have been completed, work even on 15 sts for neck extension for 7”, end on WS. Bind off.

RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to left front, reversing placement of frontband, Pat St and all shaping. Bind off for armhole on WS row. Work neck decs after marker as SSK.

PATTERN STITCH FOR SLEEVES: Rows 1 and 2: Knit.
Row 3: K16(16-17-17-18-18), (yo, k1) 16(16-17-17-18-18) times, k16(16-17-17-18-18).
Row 4: Knit, dropping all yo’s.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rows 7-10: Knit.
Row 11: (Yo, k1) 16(16-17-17-18-18) times, k16(16-17-17-18-18), (yo, k1) 16(16-17-17-18-18) times.
Row 12: Rep Row 4.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 11 and 12.
Rows 15 and 16: Knit.
Rep these 16 rows for Pat St for Sleeves.

LEFT SLEEVE
With straight needles, cast on 47(47-50-50-53-53) sts. Work in ribbing same as back for 1”, end on WS, inc 3 sts evenly across last row – 50(50-53-53-56-56) sts. Keep 1 st at each side in Garter St and remaining sts in Pat St for Sleeves. AT THE SAME TIME, inc 1 st each side EVERY row 1(1-1-3-4-6) times – 52(52-55-59- 64-68) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 3” from beg, end on WS.
Note: Due to the shaping of cap (see schematic), decs are worked at each edge differently from each other.
You must keep track of each edge separately. Please read through this entire section before starting to knit.
Shape Raglan Cap: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 42(42-43-47-50-54) sts. Dec 1 st at beg of RS rows every 4th row 11(11-12-9-10-8) times, then every RS row 4(4-3-9-9-13) times. AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at end of RS rows every 4th row 8(8-11-8-8-6) times, then every RS row 7(7-4-10-11- 15) times. When all decs at end of RS rows have been completed, continue to work decs at beg of RS rows
and AT THE SAME TIME, bind off 4(4-5-3-4-4) sts at beg of the next WS row, then 4 sts at beg of the next 2 WS rows.

RIGHT SLEEVE
Work to correspond to left sleeve, reversing shaping of raglan cap. Work decs given for beg of RS rows at end of RS rows and decs given for end of RS rows at beg of RS rows. When all decs at beg of RS rows have been completed, continue to work decs at end of RS rows and AT THE SAME TIME, bind off 4(4-5-3-4-4) sts at beg of the next WS row, then 4 sts at beg of the next 2 WS rows.

FINISHING
Sew raglan sleeve caps to raglan armholes. Sew bound-off edges of neck extensions tog. Sew inner edges of neck extensions to top edges of sleeves and back neck edge with seam at center back neck. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Inez Cardigan

This Cardi is comfy-cozy! It's perfect to keep you warm on a cold autunm night.

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X
Finished Chest 36 1/2 (40, 45 1/2, 48, 51 1/2, 54 1/2) in. (92.5 (101.5, 115.5, 122, 131, 138.5) cm)
Finished Length 26 (26 1/2, 27 1/2, 28, 28 3/4, 29) in. (66 (67, 70, 71, 73, 73.5) 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
• 620-102 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn: Ranch Red 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) Balls (A)
• 620-152 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn: Oxford Grey 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) Balls (B)
•Knitting Needles - Size 10.5 [6.5 mm]
•Stitch Markers
•Large-Eye Blunt Needles

GAUGE:
14 sts + 20 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) with one strand each of A and B held together in St st (k on RS, p on WS). 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 less 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.

NOTES:
Sweater is knit with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

CARDIGAN
BACK
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 60 (66, 74, 80, 86, 92) sts.
Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 17 (17, 17 1/2, 17 1/2, 18, 18) in. (43 (43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm) from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Armhole
Bind off 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 46 (52, 58, 64, 68, 72) sts. Work even until armholes
measure 8 (8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 9 3/4, 10) in. (20.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25, 25.5) cm).

Shape Shoulders
Bind off 6 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 2 rows,and 6 (7,8, 9, 10, 10) at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 22 (22, 24, 26, 28, 30) sts for neck.

RIGHT FRONT
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 41 (44, 48, 51, 54, 57) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K 7 (for facing), sl 1, k to end of row.
Row 2: Purl.
Rep last 2 rows until 14 in. (35.5 cm) from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Collar
Next Row (RS): K 6, inc 1 st in next st, place marker, sl 1, place marker, inc 1 st in next st, k to end of row – 43 (46, 50, 53, 56, 59) sts.
Next Row: Purl.
Next Row: K to 1 st before first marker, inc 1 st in next st, sl marker, sl 1, sl marker, inc 1 st in next st, k to end of row – 45 (48, 52, 55, 58, 61) sts.
Rep last 2 rows 21 more times and AT THE SAME TIME, when piece measures 17 (17, 17 1/2, 17 1/2, 18, 18) in. (43 (43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm) from beg, end with a RS row and shape armhole.

Shape Armhole
Bind off 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) sts at beg of next WS row.
Work until armhole measures same as Back to shoulders, end with a RS row and shape shoulder.

Shape Shoulder
Bind off 6 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) sts at beg of next WS row and 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 10) at beg of following WS row – 68 (68, 69, 70, 71, 72) sts.
Work even for 3 (3, 3 1/4, 3 3/4, 4, 4 1/4) in. (7.5 (7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10, 11) cm). Bind off.

LEFT FRONT
Work as for Right Front, reversing all shaping.

SLEEVE (make 2)
With 1 strand each of A and B held tog, cast on 32 (32, 34, 34, 36, 38) sts. Work in St st for 7 rows, end with a WS row. Inc Row (RS): K1, inc 1 st in next st, k to last 2 sts, inc 1 st in next st, k 1 – 34 (34, 36, 36, 38, 40) sts.
Continue in St st, inc 1 st each edge every 4th row 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 6) times more, then on every following 6th row 7 (9, 9, 9, 9, 9) times more – 56 (60, 64, 66, 68, 70) sts.
Work even until piece measures 18 1/2 (19, 20, 21 1/2, 22, 22) in. (47 (48.5, 51, 54.5, 56, 56) cm) from beg, end with a WS row. Bind off.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. Sew short ends of collar together. Fold collar/front bands in half along sl st and sew together on the inside. Sew in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams. Weave in ends.

Concur Cardi

I'm loving this yarn! I can't find enough patterns to use it...but here's one that will keep you warm,yet feels light and comfortable.

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 – 30(34-38-42-46-50)”
Length – 21(21-22-22½-23-23½)”

MATERIALS
7(8-10-11-12-13) Hanks BERROCO ORIGAMI (50 grs), #4356 Vacay Pink
Straight knitting needles, sizes 6 (4.00 mm) and 8 (5.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Six 1” buttons from One World Button Supply Co.
2 St markers

GAUGE
17 sts = 4”; 24 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

RIBBING (Multiple of 4 sts)
Row 1 (WS): P1, * p2, k2, rep from * across, end p3.
Row 2 (RS): K1, * k2, p2, rep from * across, end k3.
Rep these 2 rows for ribbing.

BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 16 sts. Work in ribbing until piece measures 15(17-19-21-23-25)” when slightly stretched, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing, slipping last st remaining to larger needle. With larger needles,
working 1 full st in from edge, pick up and k63(71-81-89-97-105) more sts along side edge of ribbing – 64(72-82-90-98-106) sts.
Next Row (WS): P21(24-28-30-33-36), place marker, p22(24-26-30-32-34), place marker, p to end. Work even in St st until piece measures 1½(1½- 2-2-2½- 2½)” above picked-up sts, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K to 2 sts before first marker, SSK, sl marker, k to next marker, sl marker, k2 tog, k to end – 62(70-80-88-96-104) sts. Rep this dec every 1½” twice more – 58(66-76-84-92-100) sts. Work even until piece measures 6½(6½- 7- 7- 7½- 7½)” above picked-up sts, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K to first marker, M1k, sl marker, k to next marker, sl marker, M1k, k to end – 60(68-78- 86-94-102) sts. Rep this inc every 1” twice more – 64(72-82-90-98-106) sts. Drop markers and work even until piece measures 10(10-10½- 10½-11-11)” above picked-up sts, end on WS.

Shape Armholes: Bind off 2(3-4-4-5-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 56(62-70-78-84-92) sts.
Dec Row (RS): K2, k2 tog, k to last 4 sts, SSK, k2 – 54(60-68-76-82-90)sts. Rep this dec every RS row 1(3-4-6-7-9) times more – 52(54-60-64-68-72) sts. Work even until armholes measure 7½(7½- 8- 8½- 8½- 9)”, end on WS.

Shape Shoulders: Bind off 5(4-5-7-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 4(5-6-6-7-8) sts at beg of the next 4 rows. Bind off remaining 26 sts for back neck.

LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on 24 sts. Work in ribbing until piece measures 8(9-10-11-12-13)” when slightly stretched, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing, slipping last st remaining to larger needle. With larger needles,
working 1 st in from edge, pick up and k35(39-44-48-52-56) more sts along side edge of ribbing – 36(40-45- 49-53-57) sts.
Next Row (WS): Sl 3 sts WYIF, k2, place marker, p10(11-12-14-15-16), place marker, p to end.
Row 1 (RS): K to last marker, p2, k3.
Row 2 (WS): Sl 3 sts WYIF, k2, sl marker, p to end. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 1½(1½- 2- 2- 2½- 2½)” above picked-up sts, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K to 2 sts before first marker, SSK, sl marker, k to last marker, sl marker, p2, k3 – 35(39- 44-48-52-56) sts. Rep this dec every 1½” twice more – 33(37-42-46-50-54) sts. Work even until piece measures 6½(6½-7-7-7½-7½)” above picked-up sts, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K to first marker, M1k, sl marker, k to last marker, sl marker, p2, k3 – 34(38-43-47-51-55) sts. Rep this inc every 1” twice more – 36(40-45-49-53-57) sts. Work even until piece measures 10(10- 10½-10½-11-11)” above picked-up sts, end on WS.

Shape Armhole: Bind off 2(3-4-4-5-5) sts at beg of the next RS row, then 2 sts at beg of the following RS row – 32(35-39-43-46-50) sts. Purl 1 row, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): K2, k2 tog, work to end – 31(34-38-42-45-49) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 1(3-4-6-7-9) times more – 30(31-34-36-38-40) sts. Work even until armhole measures 4½(4½- 5- 5½- 5½- 6)”, end on RS.

Shape Neck: Next Row (WS): Bind off 5 sts, drop marker, p to end – 25(26-29-31-33-35) sts.
Dec Row (RS): K to last 4 sts, SSK, k2 – 24(25-28-30-32-34) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 11 times more. AT THE SAME TIME, when armhole measures 7½(7½- 8- 8½- 8½- 9)”, bind off 5(4-5-7-7-7) sts at armhole edge once, then 4(5-6-6-7-8) sts twice for shoulder. Mark placement of 6 buttons along front edge, the first ½” up from lower edge of ribbing, the next ½” below upper edge of ribbing, the last ½” below beg of neck shaping and the other 3 evenly spaced between.

RIGHT FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on 24 sts. Work even in ribbing until piece measures 7½(8½- 9½- 10½- 11½- 12½)” when slightly stretched, end on WS.
Buttonhole Row (RS): K3, p2 tog, yo, (k2, p2) 3 times, k2, yo, p2 tog, k3. Complete same as left front ribbing. With larger needles, pick up and k35(39-44-48-52-56) more sts 1 st in from edge of ribbing – 36(40-45-49-53-57) sts.
Next Row (WS): P21(24-28-30-33-36), place marker, p to last 5 sts, place marker, k2, p3.
Row 1 (RS): Sl 3 sts WYIB, p2, k to end.
Row 2 (WS): P to last marker, k2, p3. Complete to correspond to left front, reversing all shaping. Make 4 more buttonholes opposite markers on left frontband as follows:
Buttonhole Row (RS): Sl 3 sts WYIB, p2 tog, yo, work to end. Work decs on RS rows as k2 tog after last marker. Work incs on RS rows as M1k after last marker. Bind off for armhole and shoulders on WS rows.
Work armhole decs at end of RS rows as SSK, k2. Bind off for neck on RS row. Work neck decs at beg of RS rows as k2, k2 tog.

SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 16 sts. Work in ribbing until piece measures 9” when slightly stretched, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing, slipping remaining st to larger needle. With larger needles, working 1 st in from edge, pick up and k37 more sts along side edge of ribbing – 38 sts. Beg with a p row, work even in St st for 5 rows, end on WS.
Inc Row (RS): K2, M1k, k to last 2 sts, M1k, k2 – 40 sts. Rep this inc every RS row 0(0-0-3-7-11) times, every 4th row 1(1-7-7-5-3) times, then every 6th row 5(5-1-0-0-0) times – 52(52-56-60-64-68) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 7½” above picked-up sts, end on WS.

Shape Cap: Bind off 2(3-4-4-5-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows –
44(42-44-48-50-54) sts. Work 2 rows even.
Dec Row (RS): K2, k2 tog, k to last 4 sts, SSK, k2 – 42(40-42-46-48-52) sts. Rep this dec every 4th row 1(2-2-2-1-1) times more, then every RS row 8(6-7-7-9-11) times – 24(24-24-28-28-28) sts. Bind off 3 sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 18(18-18-22-22-22) sts.

FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Collar: With WS facing, using smaller needles, beg at left front edge, pick up and k70 sts around entire neck edge to right front edge. K the next row, inc 42 sts across – 112 sts. Beg with Row 2, work in ribbing until collar measures 6”, end on WS. Bind off loosely. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew on buttons.

Cropped Cardi

This adorable cropped cardi is a great addition to your wardrobe. It's great for the office or a night out on the town!

Materials
2 (3, 4 ) skeins Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple Silk (100gm, 260yds) (A)
1 skein Tilli Tomas Pure & Simple Silk (100gm, 260yds) (B)
Needles: US size 3 needle
3 Stitch holders

Sizes
Small (Medium, Large): 36 (40, 44)”
Gauge 24 sts in pattern to 4”

Pattern: 6 sts + 3
Row 1 RS: k2 *yo,k1, k3tog,k1, yo, k1* k1.
Row 2 WS: p2, *k5, p1,* p1.

Back
With A, cast on 111 (120, 132) sts.
Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row.
Work pattern until piece measures 7.5 (8, 8.5) inches.

Shape Armhole
Bind off 3 (5, 6) sts beg of next 4 (2, 2) rows.
Knit in pattern until armhole measures 7.5 (8, 9) inches.

Shape Neck and Shoulder
Place 24 (26, 30) sts on holder, place center 51 (48, 48) sts on another holder, place last 24 (26, 30) sts on last stitch holder.

Front (make 2 at the same time)
Cast on 57 (60, 66) sts.
Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row. Work in pattern for 7 (7.5, 8) inches.
Create V-Neck
Decrease 1 sts at neck edge every row 27 (24, 24) times. At the same time when piece measures 7.5 (8, 9) inches, shape armholes as back.
Continue in pattern until piece measures same as back. Using the 3 needle bind off, join the front pieces to the corresponding back.

Sleeves (make 2)
Cast on 93 (99, 99) sts. Knit 1 row. Purl 1 row. Work in pattern for 3 (3.5, 4) inches. Cast off 3 (5, 6) sts
beg on next 4 (2, 2) rows. Work in pattern until piece measures 10 ( 11.5, 13) inches. Bind off.

Neckband
With RS facing and B, pick up 5 sts per inch evenly along right front, back and left front. Adjust stitches
so they are a multiple of 4.
Work 6 rows in pattern. Bind off.
Row 1 (WS) *k2, p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 (RS) *k3, p1; rep from * to end.
Bind off in pattern.

Block pieces and sew seams. Weave in loose ends.

Hooded Cotton Cardigan

This hooded cotton cardigan makes a great year-round sweater, use it now as a great swimsuit cover-up and in autumn, take it with you to the football game!


YARN
Rowan All Seasons Cotton
XS S M L XL
To fit bust 81 86 91 97 102 cm
32 34 36 38 40 in
Hooded coat- skeins- 17 18 19 19 20 x50gm
Collared coat- skeins- 16 16 17 18 19 x50gm

NEEDLES
1 pair 41⁄2mm (no 7) (US 7) needles
1 pair 5mm (no 6) (US 8) needles
TENSION
17 sts and 24 rows to 10 cm measured over stocking stitch using 5mm (US 8) needles.
Pattern note: As row end edges of fronts form actual finished edges of garment, it is important these edges are kept neat. Therefore all new balls of yarn should be joined in at side seam or armhole edges of rows.

BACK
Cast on 95 (99: 103: 107: 111) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): P1, *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: As row 1.
These 2 rows form moss st.
Work a further 8 rows in moss st.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
Next row: (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
These 2 rows set the sts – first and last 6 sts worked in moss st with all other sts worked in rev st st.

Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:
Work a further 20 rows.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) twice, P to last 4 sts, (K1, P1) twice.
Next row: (P1, K1) twice, K to last 4 sts, (K1, P1) twice.
Next row: P1, K1, P to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Next row: P1, K to last st, P1.
Beg with a P row, cont in rev st st as folls:

Fitted version only
Work 2 rows.
Dec 1 st at each end of next and every foll 6th row until 81 (85: 89: 93: 97) sts rem.
Work 9 rows.
Inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 4th row until there are 95 (99: 103: 107: 111) sts.

Both versions
Cont straight until back measures 49 cm, ending with a WS row.
Shape raglan armholes
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 85 (89: 93: 97: 101) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K2tog tbl, K to last 9 sts, K2tog, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1: 2: 2: 3) times more. 77 (81: 81: 85: 85) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 7 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 25 (26: 26: 27: 27) times more.
Cast off rem 25 (27: 27: 29: 29) sts.

LEFT FRONT
Cast on 56 (58: 60: 62: 64) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): *P1, K1, rep from * to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Row 2: *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
These 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge 8 sts in rib with all other sts in moss st.
Work a further 8 rows as set.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:
Work a further 20 rows.
Next row (RS): (P1, K1) twice, P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to last 4 sts, (K1, P1) twice.
Next row: P1, K1, P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to last st, P1.
Next row: P to last 8 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K2.
Next row: (K1, P1) 4 times, K to end.
Last 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge still worked in rib with all other sts now worked in rev st st.
Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:

Fitted version only
Dec 1 st at beg of next and every foll 6th row until 49 (51: 53: 55: 57) sts rem.
Work 9 rows.
Inc 1 st at beg of next and every foll 4th row until there are 56 (58: 60: 62: 64) sts.

Both versions
Cont straight until left front matches back to beg of raglan armhole shaping, ending with a WS row.
Shape raglan armhole
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next row. 51 (53: 55: 57: 59) sts.
Work 1 row.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to last 9 sts, K2tog, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 1 (1: 2: 2: 3) times more. 47 (49: 49: 51: 51) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to last 7 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 22 (23: 23: 24: 24) times more.
Leave rem 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts on a holder.

RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 56 (58: 60: 62: 64) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, *K1, P1, rep from * to end.
Row 2: *P1, K1, rep from * to end.
These 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge 8 sts in rib with all other sts in moss st.
Work a further 8 rows as set.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Next row (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 6 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times.
Next row: (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Keeping sts correct as set, cont as folls:
Work a further 20 rows.
Next row (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 4 sts, (K1, P1)twice.
Next row: (P1, K1) twice, K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Next row: K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to last 2 sts, K1, P1.
Next row: P1, K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Next row: K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, P to end.
Next row: K to last 8 sts, (P1, K1) 4 times.
Last 2 rows set the sts – front opening edge still worked in rib with all other sts now worked in rev st st.
Keeping sts correct as set, complete to match left front, reversing all shaping.
Do NOT break off yarn but set aside this ball – it will be used later.

SLEEVES
Cast on 59 (59: 61: 63: 63) sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Work in moss st as given for back for 10 rows.
Change to 5mm (US 8) needles.
Beg with a P row, cont in rev st st as folls:
Work 2 rows.
Inc 1 st at each end of next and every foll 8th row until there are 79 (73: 77: 79: 73) sts, then on every foll 6th row until there are 83 (85: 87: 89: 91) sts.
Cont straight until sleeve measures 43 (43: 44: 44: 44) cm, ending with a WS row.

Shape raglan
Cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. 73 (75: 77: 79: 81) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K2tog tbl, K to last 9 sts, K2tog, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 65 (67: 69: 71: 73) sts.
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: K1, (P1, K1) 3 times, K to last 7 sts, (K1, P1) 3 times, K1.
Rep last 2 rows 22 (23: 24: 25: 26) times more. 19 sts.

Left sleeve only
Next row (RS): K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, P1, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. 14 sts.
Next row: K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog, patt to end.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts, patt to end. 9 sts.
Next row: K1, (K1, P1) 3 times, P2tog.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts, patt to end. 4 sts.

Right sleeve only
Next row (RS): Cast off 4 sts, patt to last 9 sts, P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: Patt to end. 14 sts.
Next row: Cast off 4 sts (one st on right needle), P2tog tbl, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Next row: Patt to end. 9 sts.
Next row: Cast off 5 sts, patt to end.
Next row: Patt to end. 4 sts.
Both sleeves
Cast off rem 4 sts.

Finishing
PRESS all pieces as described on the information page.
Join raglan seams using back stitch, or mattress stitch if preferred.
Hooded coat
Hood
With RS facing, 5mm (US 8) needles and ball of yarn left at top of right front, patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of right front, pick up and knit 16 sts from right sleeve, 25 (27: 27: 29: 29) sts from back (place marker on centre st), and 16 sts from left sleeve, then patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of left front. 105 (109: 109: 113: 113) sts.
Keeping front opening edge 8 sts in rib as set and working all other sts in rev st st, cont as folls:
Work 1 row.
Next row (RS): Patt to marked centre st, M1 purlwise, P marked st, M1 purlwise, patt to end.
Work 3 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 4 times more and then first of these rows (the inc row) again. 117 (121: 121: 125: 125) sts.
Cont straight until hood measures 30 cm from pick-up row, ending with a WS row.
Shape top
Row 1 (RS): Patt to within 2 sts of marked st, P2tog, P marked st, P2tog tbl, patt to end.
Work 3 rows.
Row 5: As row 1.
Work 1 row.
Row 7: Patt to within 2 sts of marked st, P2tog, P marked st, P2tog tbl,
patt to end.
Row 8: Patt to within 2 sts of marked st, K2tog tbl, K marked st, K2tog,
patt to end.
Rows 9 to 12: As rows 7 and 8, twice.
Row 13: As row 7.
Work 1 row, dec 1 st at centre. 98 (102: 102: 106: 106) sts.
Row 15: Patt 49 (51: 51: 53: 53) sts and turn.
Fold work in half with WS tog and, using a spare needle, cast off sts from both needles tog to form hood seam.

Collared coat
Collar
With RS facing, 41⁄22mm (US 7) needles and ball of yarn left at top of right front, patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of right front dec 1 (0: 0: 1: 1) st at centre, pick up and knit 16 sts from right sleeve, 25 (27: 27: 29: 29) sts from back, and 16 sts from left sleeve, then patt across 24 (25: 25: 26: 26) sts of left
front dec 1 (0: 0: 1: 1) st at centre. 103 (109: 109: 111: 111) sts.
Working all sts in rib as set by front opening edge sts, cont in rib for 11 cm.
Cast off in rib.

Both coats
Tie belt (optional)
Cast on 9 sts using 41⁄2mm (US 7) needles.
Row 1 (RS): K2, (P1, K1) 3 times, K1.
Row 2: (K1, P1) 4 times, K1.
Rep these 2 rows until belt measures 140 cm.
Cast off.
Leave side seams open for first 30 rows.

Short Sleeve Cardigan for Summer!

A great flirty swing cardigan for the office or cool summer nights.
SIZES
Directions are for women’s size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large and X-Large are in parentheses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) – 38(42-46-50-54-58)”
Length – 27½(27½-28½-28½-29½-29½)”
Note: This garment was designed with an oversized fit. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

MATERIALS
9(10-12-13-14-15) Hanks BERROCO ORIGAMI (50 grs), #4358 Grape Granita
Straight knitting needles, size 9 (5.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
1 St marker

GAUGE
17 sts = 4”; 23 rows = 4” in Pat St TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTERN STITCH FOR BACK
Rows 1 and 2: Knit.
Row 3: K12(13-14-15-16-17), * (yo, k1) 12(13-14-15-16-17) times, k12(13-14-15-16-17), rep from * across.
Row 4: Knit, dropping all yo’s.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rows 7-10: Knit.
Row 11: (Yo, k1) 12(13-14-15-16-17) times, * k12(13-14-15-16-17), (yo, k1) 12(13-14-15-16-17) times, rep from * across.
Row 12: Rep Row 4.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 11 and 12.
Rows 15 and 16: Knit.

BACK
With straight needles, cast on 86(95-104-110-116-125) sts.
Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): P2, * k1, p2, rep from * across.
Row 2: K2, * p1, k2, rep from * across. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 2½” from beg, end on WS, dec 0(2-4-3-2-4) sts on last row – 86(93-100-107-114-121) sts. Keeping 1 st at each edge in Garter St and remaining sts in Pat St for Back, work even until piece measures 18(18-18½-18½-19-19)” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Raglan Armholes: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 76(83-88-95-100-107) sts.
Dec 2 sts each side every RS row 0(0-0-2-3-6) times – 76(83-88-87-88-83) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 4th row 6(3-1-0-0-0) times, then every RS row 14(20-25-25-26-23) times, end on WS. Bind off remaining 36(37-36-37-36-37) sts for back neck.

LEFT FRONT
With straight needles, cast on 49(52-58-61-67-70) sts.
Establish Frontband: Row 1 (RS): P2, * k1, p2 rep from * 10(11-13-14-16-17) times more, place marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 2: K13, p1, sl marker, k2, * p1, k2, rep from * across. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 2½”, end on WS.
Pattern Stitch for Left Front: Row 1 (RS): K to marker, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 2: K13, p1, sl marker, k to end.
Row 3: K1, work Row 3 of Pat St for Back over 24(26-28-30-32-34) sts, k to marker, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 4: K13, p1, sl marker, k to end, dropping all yo’s.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rows 7-10: Keeping 14 sts at front edge in pat as established, knit remaining sts.
Row 11: K1, work Row 11 of Pat St for back over 24(26-28-30-32-34) sts, (yo, k1) 10(11-14-15-16-17) times, k to marker, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13.
Row 12: Rep Row 4.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 11 and 12.
Rows 15 and 16: Rep Rows 7 and 8. Work even in pat as established until piece measures 18(18-18 1/2-18 1/2-19)” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Raglan Armhole and Neck: Next Row (RS): Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7), work to 2 sts before marker,k2 tog, sl marker, sl 1 WYIB, k13. Work 1 row even. Dec 2 sts at armhole edge every RS row 0(0-0-4-6-10), dec 1 st at armhole edge every 4th row 3(0-0-0-0-0) times, then dec 1 st at armhole edge every RS row 17(23-26-22-21-17) times. AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st before marker every 4th row 1(1-4-1-6-3) times more, then every 6th row 7(7-6-8-5-7) times. When all decs have been completed, work even on 15 sts for neck extension for 7”, end on WS. Bind off.

RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to left front, reversing placement of frontband, Pat St and all shaping. Bind off for armhole on WS row. Work neck decs after marker as SSK.

PATTERN STITCH FOR SLEEVES:
Rows 1 and 2: Knit.
Row 3: K16(16-17-17-18-18), (yo, k1) 16(16-17-17-18-18) times, k16(16-17-17-18-18).
Row 4: Knit, dropping all yo’s.
Rows 5 and 6: Rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rows 7-10: Knit.
Row 11: (Yo, k1) 16(16-17-17-18-18) times, k16(16-17-17-18-18), (yo, k1) 16(16-17-17-18-18) times.
Row 12: Rep Row 4.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 11 and 12.
Rows 15 and 16: Knit.
Rep these 16 rows for Pat St for Sleeves.

LEFT SLEEVE
With straight needles, cast on 47(47-50-50-53-53) sts. Work in ribbing same as back for 1”, end on WS, inc
3 sts evenly across last row – 50(50-53-53-56-56) sts. Keep 1 st at each side in Garter St and remaining sts in Pat St for Sleeves. AT THE SAME TIME, inc 1 st each side EVERY row 1(1-1-3-4-6) times – 52(52-55-59- 64-68) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 3” from beg, end on WS.
Note: Due to the shaping of cap (see schematic), decs are worked at each edge differently from each other.
You must keep track of each edge separately. Please read through this entire section before starting to knit.

Shape Raglan Cap: Bind off 5(5-6-6-7-7) sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 42(42-43-47-50-54) sts. Dec 1 st at beg of RS rows every 4th row 11(11-12-9-10-8) times, then every RS row 4(4-3-9-9-13) times. AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at end of RS rows every 4th row 8(8-11-8-8-6) times, then every RS row 7(7-4-10-11- 15) times. When all decs at end of RS rows have been completed, continue to work decs at beg of RS rows and AT THE SAME TIME, bind off 4(4-5-3-4-4) sts at beg of the next WS row, then 4 sts at beg of the next 2WS rows.

RIGHT SLEEVE
Work to correspond to left sleeve, reversing shaping of raglan cap. Work decs given for beg of RS rows at end of RS rows and decs given for end of RS rows at beg of RS rows. When all decs at beg of RS rows have been completed, continue to work decs at end of RS rows and AT THE SAME TIME, bind off 4(4-5-3-4-4) sts at beg of the next WS row, then 4 sts at beg of the next 2 WS rows.

FINISHING
Sew raglan sleeve caps to raglan armholes. Sew bound-off edges of neck extensions tog. Sew inner edges of neck extensions to top edges of sleeves and back neck edge with seam at center back neck. Sew side and sleeve seams.

Simple Cardigan

A simple cardigan can be your favorite sweater! Once you get this pattern down, try different yarns to make the sweater seasonal. Cool buttons and different textures will make you have lots of favorite sweaters!!! (Always check gauge when using alternative yarns)

SIZE: Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X
Chest Width (before sleeve increases) 40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60) in. [101.5 (112, 122, 132, 142, 152.5) cm]
Length 24 (24, 25, 25, 26, 26) in. [61 (61, 63.5, 63.5, 66, 66) 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
• 860-148 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice® Yarn: Burgundy 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) Balls
• Circular Knitting Needles 29 inches Size 8
• Stitch Holders
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
• Additional Materials
Six 1 1/8 in. [28 mm] buttons

GAUGE:
16 sts + 32 rows (16 ridges) = 4 in. [10 cm] in garter 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 less 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.

CARDIGAN
POCKET LINING (make 2)
Cast on 20 (20, 20, 20, 25, 25) sts. Work back and forth on circular needle in garter st for 5 in. [12.5 cm], end with a WS row.
Place sts on a holder.

BACK
Cast on 80 (88, 96, 104, 112, 120) sts. Work back and forth on circular needle in garter st until piece measures 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10) in. [23 (23, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5) cm] from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Sleeves
Inc 1 st at each end of every RS row 20 times –120 (128, 136, 144, 152, 160) sts. Piece should measure about 14 (14, 15, 15, 15, 15) in. [35.5 (35.5, 38, 38, 38, 38) cm] from beg. Inc 1 st at each end of every row 44 (44, 40, 40, 40, 40) times - 208 (216, 216, 224, 232, 240) sts.
Piece should measure about 19 1/2 (19 1/2, 20, 20, 20, 20) in. [49.5 (49.5, 51, 51, 51, 51) cm] from beg.

Cast on 20 (20, 20, 20, 16, 12) sts at beg of next 2 rows for cuffs – 248 (256, 256, 264, 264, 264) sts. Work even until piece measures 4 1/2 (4 1/2, 5, 5, 6, 6) in. [11.5 (11.5, 12.5, 12.5, 15, 15) cm] from cuff cast-on. Bind off all sts.

LEFT FRONT
Cast on 44 (48, 52, 56, 60, 64) sts. Work back and forth on circular needle in garter st until piece measures 6 in. [15 cm] from beg, end with a WS row.

Pocket opening
Next row (RS): K 13 (15, 17, 19, 18, 20) sts, place next 20 (20, 20, 20, 25, 25) sts on a holder, work across 20 (20, 20, 20, 25, 25) pocket lining sts from holder, k rem 11 (13, 15, 17, 17, 19) sts. Cont working back and forth in garter st until piece measures 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 10) in. [23 (23, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5, 25.5) cm]
from beg.

Shape Sleeve
Inc 1 st at beg of each RS row 20 times – 64 (68, 72, 76, 80, 84) sts. Piece should measure about 14 (14, 15, 15, 15, 15) in. [35.5 (35.5, 38, 38, 38, 38) cm] from beg. Inc 1 st at beg of every RS row and end of every WS row 44 (44, 40, 40, 40, 40) times –108 (112, 112, 116, 120, 124) sts. Piece should measure about
19 1/2 (19 1/2, 20, 20, 20, 20) in. [49.5 (49.5, 51, 51, 51, 51) cm] from beg. Cast on 20 (20, 20, 20, 16, 12) sts at beg of next RS row for cuff –128 (132, 132, 136, 136, 136) sts. Work even in garter st until piece measures 2 (2, 2 1/2, 2 1/2, 3 1/2, 3 1/2) in. [5 (5, 6.5, 6.5, 9, 9) cm] from cuff cast-on, ending with a RS
row.

Shape neck
Bind off 11 (11, 11, 13, 13, 13) sts at beg of next WS row.
Next row (RS): Work even. Bind off at neck edge at beg of every WS row 3 sts twice, then 2 sts 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) times. Work 2 rows even or until piece measures same as Back. Bind off rem sts. Mark position of 6 buttons evenly spaced on Left Front edge with first one 1/2 in. [1.5 cm] above lower edge and last one 1 in. [2.5 cm] below neck edge.

RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to Left Front, reversing shaping and working buttonholes by working (yo, k2tog) 3 sts from front edge, opposite marked button positions.

FINISHING
Pocket trim Place sts from holder onto straight needle and work in garter st for 4 rows (2 ridges), binding off all sts on last row. Rep for other pocket. Sew pocket trim sides to Jacket. Sew pocket lining in place on WS of Jacket. Sew shoulder and Sleeve top seam, rev seam for turn-back cuff. Sew side seams leaving 3 in. [7.5
cm] open at lower edge for slits, if desired.

Jacket trim
With RS facing and circular needle, pick up and k 1 st for each ridge along Right Front Jacket edge, around neck edge and down Left Front Jacket edge picking up 1 or 2 extra sts at each neck edge corner. K 1 row.
Bind off. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes. Weave in ends.