These directions assume basic knowledge of machine
knitting techniques. Insert numbers
from Worksheet.
Back:
Cast on ______(C-1) stitches in 1x1 rib. Rib for 24 rows. Transfer stitches to main bed and increase 1 stitch.
RC000. Change to main tension and knit in pattern _______ (D-E) rows.
Mark armholes with scrap yarn.
Continue to knit to row _____ (D).
Scrap off separately ______(J) stitches for neck and _______(M) stitches for each shoulder.
Front:
Cast on _______(C-1) stitches in 1x1 rib. Rib for 24 rows. Transfer stitches to main bed and increase 1 stitch.
RC000. Change to main tension and knit in pattern _______(D-E) rows.
Mark armholes with scrap yarn.
Continue to knit to row ______(D-K).
Shape neckline: Place center ______(J-10) stitches and all stitches left of center in Hold. Every other row, short row 1 stitch on neck edge 5 times. Continue to knit to row ______(D). Scrap off right side.
Knit left side, decreasing 5 stitches as for right side. Knit to row ______(D). Scrap off left side.
Knit 1 row across center open stitches and scrap off.
Neckband:
Join one shoulder seam. Knit neckband of your choice using ________ (L) stitches, attaching per your preference. Join other shoulder seam. Seam neckband.
Sleeves (make 2):
Cast on ______(G-1) stitches in 1x1 rib. Rib for 34 rows. Transfer stitches to main bed. RC000. Change to main tension. Knit 1 row. Take off on scrap yarn.
Rehang stitches increasing evenly to ________ (H) stitches.
Knit in pattern, increasing 1 stitch each side as follows:
Increase every _____(Q+1) rows, ______(R) times.
Then increase every _____(Q) rows, ________(S) times.
Continue knitting to row ______(F). Scrap off on waste yarn or garter bar.
Assembly:
Join sleeves to body. Join side and sleeve seams. Block garment.