Shannon

Arrowhead Lace Jacket

(designed by Sally McCollin)

To Fit Bust

81-86 91-107 102-107 112-117 cm 32-34 36-38 40-42 44-46 in

Actual size, approx

107 42 115 45 125 49

136 53

cm in

Finished Length, down centre back

70 71 27 28 72 28 73 28

cm in

cont=continue; rep=repeat; dec=decrease; inc=increase; cm=centimetres; mm=millimetres; in=inches; rem=remain(ing); patt=pattern; K2tog=knit next 2 stitches together; sL1K=slip next st knitways; psso=pass slipped st over; approx=approximate; RS=right side; WS=wrong side; beg=beginning; foll=following; meas=measures. Instructions are given for first size with larger sizes given in square brackets [ ]. Where only one figure is given, this applies to all sizes. Before starting to knit, read the instructions carefully and circle all figures relating to your size with a coloured pencil.

Row 2 P. Row 3 *K2, yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso, yfwd, sL1K, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, K1; rep from * to last 0 [2, 5, 7] sts, K0 [2, 2, 2], (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) 0 [0, 1, 2] times, K0 [0, 1, 1]. Row 4 P. These 4 rows form patt. Cont in patt and work to match Left Front, reversing shapings, working an extra row before armhole, neck and shoulder shapings.

Back

Sleeve Seam
44 45 17 17

LEFT FRONT

With 7mm needles, cast on 59 [63, 69, 75] sts and work in garter st for 5 rows. Work in lace patt thus: Row 1 (RS), K2 [2, 0, 2], (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) 1 [0, 0, 0] time, (K2tog, yfwd) 2 [0, 2, 2] times, K1 [0, 1, 1], *(yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) twice, K1, (K2tog, yfwd) twice, K1; rep from * to last 9 [1, 4, 6] sts, (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) 2 [0, 2, 2] times, K1 [1, 0, 2], (K2tog, yfwd) 1 [0, 0, 0] times. Row 2 P. Row 3 K0 [2, 1, 1], (K2tog, yfwd) 0 [0, 1, 2] times, K0 [0, 2, 2], *K1, yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso, yfwd, sL1K, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, K2; rep from * to last 9 [1, 4, 6] sts, K1, (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) 1 [0, 1, 2] times, (yfwd, sL1K, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd) 1 [0, 0, 0] time, K1 [0, 1, 1]. Row 4 P. These 4 rows form patt. Cont in patt until Back matches Fronts to start of armhole shaping, ending with RS facing for next row.

46 18

46 18

cm in

With 7mm needles, cast on 30 [32, 35, 37] sts and work in garter st for 5 rows. Work in lace patt thus: Row 1 (RS), K2 [2, 0, 2], (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso, K1) 1 [0, 0, 0] time, (K2tog, yfwd) 2 [0, 2, 2] times, K1 [0, 1, 1], *(yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) twice, K1, (K2tog, yfwd) twice, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2 P. Row 3 K0 [2, 1, 1], (K2tog, yfwd) 0 [0, 1, 2] times, K0 [0, 2, 2], *K1, yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso, yfwd, sL1K, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, K2; rep from * to end. Row 4 P. These 4 rows form patt. Cont in patt until Left Front meas 49 [49, 50, 50] cm, ending with RS facing for next row.

Materials
9 9

Colinette Zanziba, shade 110 Autumn Leaves in 100g hanks Quantities of yarn are approximate as they are based on average requirements. Check actual yarn colour as printing may not match yarn colour exactly.
10 11

Requirements

Knitting Needles: Pair 7mm (UK2) needles.

Standard Tension

On 7mm needles, 11 sts and 20 rows to 10 cm (lace patt), 11 sts and 16 rows to 10 cm (stocking st).

Shape armhole

Caution

It is important to work to the stated tension and we cannot accept liability for the finished product if any yarn other than the specified yarn is used. It is advisable to knit a tension square before starting. If you have too many stitches or rows to 10 cm then use a larger needle; if you have too few stitches, use a smaller needle.

Next row Cast off 5 sts, patt to end (25 [27, 30, 32] sts). Cont in patt until armhole meas 12 [13, 13, 14] cm, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape armholes

Keeping patt correct, cast off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows (49 [53, 59, 63] sts). Cont in patt on these sts until armhole meas 21 [22, 22, 23] cm, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape neck

Next row (RS), patt to last 5 sts, turn and leave rem sts on a safety-pin. Dec 1 st at neck edge on next 5 [5, 5, 6] rows (15 [17, 20, 21] sts). Work straight until armhole meas 21 [22, 22, 23] cm, ending with RS facing for next row.

Shape Shoulders

Cast off 8 [8, 10, 10] sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 7 [9, 10, 11] sts at beg of foll 2 rows. Leave rem 19 [19, 19, 21] sts on a spare needle.

To work a tension square

SLEEVES

With 7mm needles, cast on 19 sts and work in patt as on 81-86cm size of Back for at least 12 cm. Cast off. Block out before measuring. Read through the instructions carefully before starting. It is advisable to circle each of the figures relating to your size with a coloured pencil before starting to knit. Where only one number is quoted, this refers to all sizes.

With 7mm needles, cast on 23 [23, 25, 25] sts loosely and work in garter st for 5 rows. Work in patt thus: Row 1 (RS), (K2tog, yfwd) 0 [0, 1, 1] time, K2 [2, 1, 1], *(yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) twice, K1, (K2tog, yfwd) twice, K1; rep from * to last 1 [1, 2, 2] sts, (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) 0 [0, 1, 1] times, K1 [1, 0, 0]. Row 2 P. Row 3 K2 [2, 3, 3], *K1, yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso, yfwd, sL1K, K2tog, psso, yfwd, K2tog, yfwd, K2; rep from * to last 1 [1, 2, 2] sts, 1 [1, 2, 2]. Row 4 P. These 4 rows form patt. Cont in patt, shaping sides by inc 1 st at each

Shape shoulder RIGHT FRONT

Cast off 8 [8, 10, 10] sts at beg of next row. Work 1 row. Cast off rem 7 [9, 10, 11] sts. With 7mm needles, cast on cast on 30 [32, 35, 37] sts and work in garter st for 5 rows. Work in lace patt thus: Row 1 (RS), *K1, (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) twice, K1, (K2tog, yfwd) twice; rep from * to last 10 [2, 5, 7] sts, K1 [2, 1, 1], (yfwd, sL1K, K1, psso) 2 [0, 2, 2] times, (K1, K2tog, yfwd) 1 [0, 0, 0] time, K2 [0, 0, 2].

Abbreviations

K=knit; P=purl; st(s)=stitch(es); garter st=garter stitch; yfwd=yarn forward;

end of 5th and every 4th row until there are 27 [31, 31, 33] sts, then on every foll 6th row until there are 47 [49, 49, 51] sts, taking inc sts into patt. Work straight until Sleeve meas 44 [45, 46, 46] cm, ending with RS facing for next row. Place markers at each end of next row. Cont in patt for a further 10 rows, ending with RS facing. Cast off.

Make Up

Block out garment pieces to size with pins to ensure even shaping. Cover with a damp towel and leave for 1 hour. Remove towel and leave to dry. Join shoulder seams.

Neck Border

With RS facing and 7mm needles, starting at right front neck, K5 from safety-pin, knit up 16 [16, 18, 20] sts up right side of neck, K19 [19, 19, 21] from back, knit up 16 [16, 18, 20] sts down left side of neck then K5 from safety-pin at left front neck (61 [61, 65, 71] sts). Work in garter st for 4 rows. Cast off evenly.

Left Front Border

With RS facing and 7mm needles, starting at cast-on edge, knit up 71 [73, 73, 73] sts up right front to top of Neck Border. Work in garter st for 4 rows. Cast off.

Right Front Border

With RS facing and 7mm needles, starting at top of Neck Border, knit up 71 [73, 73, 73] sts down left front to cast-on edge. Work in garter st for 4 rows. Cast off. Place centre of cast-off edge of sleeves to shoulder seams then sew Sleeves to Fronts and Back, sewing rows above markers to cast-off sts at base of armhole. Join side and Sleeve seams. On a clean towel, block out garment by carefully pinning all round outer edges, ensuring body of garment is not pulled out of shape. Cover with a damp cloth and leave to dry. Hand wash in lukewarm water, taking care to support item when wet. Dry flat on a clean towel, nudging carefully into shape whilst damp. Do not dry hand-knitted items in harsh sunlight as fading or yellowing may occur. Do not iron. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry.

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