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INTERMEDIATE

SIZES
Bust measurement
Extra-Small/Small 28-34 [71-86.5 cm]
Medium
36-38 [91.5-96.5 cm]
Large
40-42 [101.5-106.5 cm]
Extra-Large
44-46 [112-117 cm]
2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 [122-137 cm]
4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 [142-157.5 cm]

MATERIALS
Patons Classic Wool Worsted ((3.5 oz/100 g; 210 yds/192 m)
Sizes
XS/S M
L
XL
2/3XL 4/5XL
Main Color (MC) Black (00226)
9
9 10
11
13
14 balls
Contrast A Aran (00202)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast B Pretty in Pink (77416)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast C Magenta (77402)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast D Orchid (77404)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast E Plum Heather (77307)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast F Chestnut Brown (00231) 1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast G Lemongrass (77223)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast H Leaf Green (00240)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Contrast I Moss Heather (77525)
1
1
1
1
1
1 ball
Sizes U.S. 6 (4 mm) and U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles or size needed to obtain
gauge. 3 stitch holders. 4 stitch markers.
ABBREVIATIONS: www.yarnspirations.com/abbreviations

Alt = Alternate(ing)
Beg = Beginning
Cont = Continue(ity)
Dec = Decrease(ing)
Inc = Increase(ing)
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit next 2
stitches together
P = Purl

P2tog = Purl next 2

stitches together
P2togtbl = Purl next 2
stitches together through
back loops
Rem = Remaining
Rep = Repeat
RS = Right side

Ssk = Slip next 2 stitches

knitwise one at a time,
pass them back onto
left-hand needle, then
knit through back loops
together.
St(s) = Stitch(es)
WS = Wrong side

Finished bust
Extra-Small/Small 44
Medium
48
Large
52
Extra-Large
56
2/3 Extra-Large 64
4/5 Extra-Large 70

[112 cm]
[122 cm]
[132 cm]
[142 cm]
[162.5 cm]
[178 cm]

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows = 4 [10 cm] in stocking
st with larger needles.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest
size. If changes are necessary for larger
sizes the instructions will be written thus
(). Numbers for each size are shown in the
same color throughout the pattern. When
only one number is given in black, it applies
to all sizes.

Note: When working from Chart I, wind

balls of the colors to be used, one for
each separate area of color in the design.
When changing colors, wind the 2 colors
around each other where they meet, on
WS, to avoid a hole.
Follow Chart II to work duplicate st
embroidery after Front is complete.
FRONT
**With D and larger needles, cast on 111
(121-131-141-161-175) sts.Break D. Join
MC.
1st row: (RS). With MC, K1. *P1. K1. Rep
from * to end of row.
2nd row: P1. *K1. P1. Rep from * to end
of row.
Rep last 2 rows of (K1. P1) ribbing for 3
[7.5 cm], ending on a 2nd row.**
Proceed in stocking st until work from
beg measures 11 [28 cm], ending on a
purl row.
Place Chart: 1st row: (RS). With MC, K20
(25-30-35-45-55). Knit 1st row of Chart I,
reading row from right to left. With MC,
K20 (25-30-35-45-55).
2nd row: With MC, P20 (25-30-35-4555). Purl 2nd row of Chart I, reading row
from left to right. With MC, P20 (25-3035-45-55).
Chart I is now in position.
Cont working chart to end of Chart.
See Chart I on page 3.
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With MC, cont even until work from beg

measures 25 [63.5 cm], ending on a purl
row.
Shape neck: 1st row: (RS). K46 (50-5357-66-72). Turn. Leave rem sts on a st
holder.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then
every following alt row 4 times more. 38
(42-45-49-58-64) sts rem.
Cont even until work from beg measures
27 (27-27-28-28-28) [70 (70-7071-71-72.5) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape shoulder: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-1416) sts beg of next and every following alt
row twice more. Purl 1 row even. Cast off
rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts.
With RS facing, slip next 19 (21-25-2729-31) sts onto a st holder. Join MC to
rem sts and knit to end of row.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 4 rows, then
every following alt row 4 times more. 38
(42-45-49-58-64) sts rem.
Cont even until work from beg measures
27 (27-27-28-28-28) [70 (70-7071-71-72.5) cm, ending on a knit row.

Shape shoulder: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-1416) sts beg of next and every following alt
row twice more. Knit 1 row even. Cast off
rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts.
BACK
Work from ** to ** as given for Front.
With MC, proceed in stocking st until
work from beg measures same length as
Front to beg of shoulder shaping, ending
on a purl row.
Shape shoulders and back: 1st row:
(RS). Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts. K28
(31-33-36-43-47). K2tog. K2. Turn. Leave
rem sts unworked.
2nd row: P2. P2tog. Purl to end of row.
3rd row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts.
Knit to last 4 sts. K2tog. K2.
4th row: Purl.
5th row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts.
Knit to end of row.
6th row: Purl.
Cast off rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts.
With RS facing, slip next 29 (31-35-3739-41) sts onto a st holder.
1st row: Join MC to rem sts. K2. ssk. Knit
to end of row.
2nd row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts.
Purl to last 4 sts. P2togtbl. P2.
3rd row: K2. ssk. Knit to end of row.

4th row: Cast off 9 (10-11-12-14-16) sts.

Purl to end of row.
5th row: Knit.
6th and 7th rows: As 4th and 5th rows.
Cast off rem 11 (12-12-13-16-16) sts.
SLEEVES
With D and smaller needles, cast on 49
(49-53-55-59-61) sts. Break D. Join MC.
With MC, work 6 (6-6-6-2-2) [15 (15-1515-5-5) cm] in (K1. P1) ribbing as given
for Front, ending on a 2nd row.
Change to larger needles and proceed in
stocking st, inc 1 st each end of needle on
next and every following 6th (4th-4th2nd-2nd-2nd) row until there are 63 (6363-63-69-91) sts, then every following
8th (6th-6th-4th-4th-4th) row until
there are 69 (75-79-91-99-111) sts.
Cont even until work from beg measures
16 (16-17-17-13-12) [40.5 (40.5-4343-33-32) cm], ending on a purl row.
Shape top: Cast off 7 (8-9-10-11-12) sts
beg next 6 rows. Cast off rem 27 (27-2531-33-39) sts.

FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements
and cover with damp cloth leaving cloth
to dry.
Following Chart II, work duplicate st
embroidery details of Rose on Front.
See Chart II on page 4.
Work duplicate st embroidery of Chart III
at center Back, having top row of chart 5
rows below neck edge and center both
sides evenly.
See Chart III on page 5.
Collar: Sew right shoulder seam. With MC
and smaller needles, pick up and knit 15 sts
down left front neck edge. K19 (21-2527-29-31) from front st holder. Pick up
and knit 15 sts up right front neck edge,
3 sts down right back neck edge. K29 (3135-37-39-41) across back st holder, dec
1 st at center. Pick up and knit 3 sts up left
back neck edge. 83 (87-95-99-103-107) sts.
Work 7 rows in (K1. P1) ribbing as given
for Front. Cast off in ribbing.
Sew left shoulder and neckband seam.
Place markers on Front and Back 7 (88-9-10-11) [19 (20.5-21.5-2426.5-29) cm] down from shoulders. Sew
in Sleeves between markers. Sew side
and sleeve seams.

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Chart I (to knit)

59
57
55
53
51
49
47
45
43
41
39
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Chart 1
(to knit)

Key
= MC
= Contrast C
= Contrast I

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Chart II (Duplicate St Embroidery)

Key

59
57
55
53
51
49
47
45
43
41
39
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

= MC
= Contrast A
= Contrast B
= Contrast C
= Contrast D
= Contrast E
= Contrast F
= Contrast G
= Contrast H
= Contrast I

Duplicate Stitch Diagram

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Chart 2
Chart III (Duplicate St Embroidery)
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Key
= MC
= Contrast A
= Contrast B
= Contrast C
= Contrast D
= Contrast E
= Contrast F

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7 - 8 - 9
10 - 11 - 13

7 - 7 - 8
8 - 9 - 9
3
3
3
4
4
4

27
27
27
28
28
28

Body

7
8
8
9
10
11
17
16
16
15
14
14

17 - 17 - 19 - 19 - 20 - 23
1

17
17
18
18
14
13

Sleeve

3
22 - 24 - 26 - 28 - 32 - 35

9 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 11 - 12

10
10
11
11
11
10
6
6
6
6
2
2

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