This casual sweater from Bernat Yarns has a textured stitch that drapes beautifully when you wear it. For all skill levels, this is a perfect gift.
MATERIALS
- Bernat® Handicrafter Cotton
- (50 g / 1.75 oz/73 m/80 yds)
- or Bernat® Satin (100 g / 3.5 oz/149 m/163 yds)
- 1345 (1465-1585-1830-1950-2190) m
- or 1470 (1600-1735-2000-2135-2395) yds
- Knitting Needles: size 5 mm (U.S. 8) or size needed to obtain gauge.
- 4 st holders.
SIZES
To fit bust measurement
- Extra-Small/Small 28-34 ins [71-86.5 cm]
- Medium 36-38 ins [91.5-96.5 cm]
- Large 40-42 ins [101.5-106.5 cm]
- Extra-Large 44-46 ins [112-117 cm]
- 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 ins [122-137 cm]
- 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 ins [142-157.5 cm]
Finished bust
- X-Small/Small 35 ins [89 cm]
- Medium 39 ins [99 cm]
- Large 43½ ins [110.5 cm]
- X-Large 47½ ins [120.5 cm]
- 2/3 X-Large 56 ins [142 cm]
- 4/5 X-Large 64 ins [162.5 cm]
GAUGE
19 sts and 24 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.
23 sts and 28 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in Rib Pat.
ABBREVIATIONS
Alt = Alternate.
Beg = Beginning.
Cont = Continue(ity).
Dec = Decrease(ing).
Inc = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch.
K = Knit.
K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together.
P = Purl.
Pat = Pattern.
P2tog = Purl next 2 stitches together.
P2togtbl = Purl next 2 stitches together through back loops.
Psso = Pass slipped stitch over.
Rem = Remaining.
Rep = Repeat.
RS = Right side.
Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise.
St(s) = Stitch(es).
WS = Wrong side.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
BACK
**Cast on 101 (113-125-137-161-185) sts.
1st row: (RS). *K2. P2. Rep from * to last st. K1.
2nd row: *P2. K2. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Rep last 2 rows for Rib Pat until work from beg measures 4 ins [10 cm], ending with a WS row.
Place markers at each end of last row.
Cont in pat until work from beg measures 16 ins [40.5 cm], ending with a WS row.
Shape raglans: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 6 (7- 8-10-12-14) sts beg next 2 rows. 89 (99-109-117- 137-157) sts.
Work 2 (2-0-0-0-0) rows even in pat.
Sizes XS/S and M only: Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Work 3 rows even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows 4 (0) times more. 79 (97) sts.
All sizes: Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row:Work even in pat.**
Rep last 2 rows 17 (26-31-31-19-10) times more. 43 (43-45-53-97-135) sts.
Sizes XL, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row:Work even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows (0-7-13) times more. (47-49-51) sts.
All sizes: Leave rem 43 (43-45-47-49-51) sts on a st holder.
FRONT
Work from ** to ** as given for Back.
Rep last 2 rows 6 (15-20-22-19-10) times more. 65 (65-67-71-97-135) sts.
Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL only:
Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across 20 (20-20-23) sts. K2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. 22 (22-22-25) sts.
2nd row: P2tog. Pat to end of row.
3rd row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Rep 2nd and 3rd rows once more. 16 (16-16-19) sts.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row:Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (5-5-6) times more. 4 (4-4-5) sts.
Sizes XS/S, M and L only: Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat 2 sts. 3 sts.
Next row: Pat 3 sts.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. K1. 2 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Fasten off.
Size XL only: Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat 3 sts. 4 sts.
Next row: Pat 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3 sts.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. K1. 2 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Fasten off.
Sizes XS/S, M, L and XL only: With RS of work facing, slip next 17 (17-19-17) sts from spare
needle onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. 22 (22-22-25) sts.
2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
3rd row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. Rep 2nd and 3rd rows once more. 16 (16-16-19) sts.
Next row: Work even in pat.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row:Work even in pat.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (5-5-6) times more. 4 (4-4-5) sts.
Sizes XS/S, M and L only: Next row: (RS). Pat 2 sts. K2tog. 3 sts.
Next row: Pat 3 sts.
Next row: K1. K2tog. 2 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Fasten off.
Size XL only: Next row: (RS). Pat 3 sts. K2tog. 4 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Pat 2 sts. 3 sts.
Next row: K1. K2tog. 2 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Fasten off.
Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only:
1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
2nd row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row:Work even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows (1-6) time(s) more, then 1st and 2nd rows once. (81-89) sts.
Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat across (25-32) sts. K2tog. Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle. (27-34) sts.
2nd row: P2tog. Pat to end of row.
3rd row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
4th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
5th row: As 3rd row.
Rep 2nd to 5th rows (0-1) time more. 20 sts.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row:Work even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows twice more. 5 sts.
Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat 3 sts. 4 sts.
Next row: Pat 2 sts. P2togtbl. 3 sts.
Next row: Sl1. K1. psso. K1. 2 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Fasten off.
With RS of work facing slip next (23-17) sts from spare needle onto a st holder. Join yarn to rem sts: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog. (27-34) sts.
2nd row: Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
3rd row: Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
4th row: P2tog. Pat to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
5th row: As 3rd row.
Rep 2nd to 5th rows (0-1) time more. 20 sts.
Work 1 row even in pat.
Proceed as follows:
1st row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. Pat to last 2 sts. K2tog.
2nd row: P2tog. Pat to end of row.
3rd row: As 1st row.
4th row:Work even in pat.
Rep last 4 rows twice more. 5 sts.
Next row: (RS). Pat 3 sts. K2tog. 4 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Pat 2 sts. 3 sts.
Next row: K1. K2tog. 2 sts.
Next row: P2tog. Fasten off.
SLEEVES
Cast on 53 (53-57-57-57-57) sts.
Work 12 rows in Rib Pat as given for Back.
Inc 1 st each end of next and every following 6th (6th-6th-4th-4th-2nd) row to 59 (73-91-77-103- 77) sts, then every following 8th (8th-8th-6th-6th- 4th) row to 81 (85-93-97-105-113) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures 17½ (18- 18-17½-17-16½) ins [44.5 (45.5-45.5-44.5-43- 42) cm], ending with a WS row.
Shape raglans: Keeping cont of pat, cast off 6 (7-8-10-12-14) sts beg next 2 rows. 69 (71-77- 77-81-85) sts.
Dec 1 st each end of needle on next and every following alt row to 27 (27-29-17-19-7) sts.
Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL and 2/3XL only: Dec 1 st each end of needle on next 3 rows.
Work 1 row even.
Rep last 4 rows 3 (3-3-1-1) time(s). 3 (3-5-5-7) sts.
All sizes: Leave rem 3 (3-5-5-7-7) sts on a st holder.
FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry.
Neckband: Sew raglan seams, leaving left back raglan open.
With RS of work facing, K3 (3-5-5-7-7) from left sleeve st holder. Pick up and knit 14 (14-17-17-17- 19) sts down left front neck edge. K17 (17-19-17- 23-17) from front st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across.
Pick up and knit 14 (14-17-17-17-19) sts up right front neck edge. K3 (3-5-5-7-7) from right sleeve st holder. K43 (43-45-47-49-51) from back st holder, dec 3 sts evenly across. 89 (89-103-103-115-115) sts.
1st row: (WS). K1. *P1. K1. Rep from * to end of row.
Rep last row for Seed St Pat 3 times more. Cast off in pat.
Sew left back raglan and neckband seam. Sew side and sleeve seams, leaving sides open below markers for side slits.
