Women's sweater with lace knitting stitch, orange leaves pattern

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Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Square front neck and Shallow back neck with no collar

Designed : 13-10-2008
Pattern File Name: women's sweater pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 101 cms chestsize for * size 40 / British 34

RIBBING = FIRST 22 ROWS

KNIT THE LAST 22 ROWS OF FRONT AND BACK , SAME AS THE FIRST 22 ROWS

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 12,0 stitches by 20,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 7 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 6 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 108,0 Armhole: 47,0 Top Neck Opening: 19,0
Hem Width: 19,0 Front Neck Width: 19,0
Front Neck Depth: 17,0
Hem Width: 102,0 Sleeve Bottom: 22,0 Back Neck Width: 16,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 1,0
Body Length: 61,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 0,0
Hem Length: 7,0


Stocking Stitch
knitted on a multiple of 10 plus 1 stitches.

Warning. Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 67 to 71 for Stocking Stitch. This may not
match given dimensions exactly.
Warning. Number of stitches for sleeve has been adjusted from 28 to 31 for Stocking Stitch. This may not match
given dimensions exactly.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 63 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 71 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (60 rows), excluding
hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,0 cms (46 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 26 stitches. With a second ball of yarn, cast off the next 19 stitches.
knit remaining 26 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 24 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 24,0 cms (48 rows). Cast off 24 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 7,0 cms (14 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 24 stitches. Cast off next 23 stitches. knit remaining 24 stitches.
5. knit even until armhole measures 24,0 cms (48 rows). Cast off 24 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 25 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 6 stitches evenly across the row to 31 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 5th row 9 times, then every 6th row 4 times to 57 stitches (69 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 37,0 cms (74 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Finish neckline edges.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
459,9 for body and sleeves
59,4 for ribbing and/or hems
0,0 for collar/hood
519,3 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Square front neck and Shallow back neck with no collar

Designed : 13-10-2008
Pattern File Name: women's sweater pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 106 cms chestsize for * size 42 / British 36



KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 12,0 stitches by 20,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 7 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 6 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 113,0 Armhole: 48,0 Top Neck Opening: 20,0
Hem Width: 20,0 Front Neck Width: 20,0
Front Neck Depth: 17,0
Hem Width: 106,0 Sleeve Bottom: 22,0 Back Neck Width: 17,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 61,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 0,0
Hem Length: 7,0


Stocking Stitch
knitted on a multiple of 10 plus 1 stitches.

Warning. Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 70 to 71 for Stocking Stitch. This may not
match given dimensions exactly.
Warning. Number of stitches for sleeve has been adjusted from 28 to 31 for Stocking Stitch. This may not match
given dimensions exactly.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 66 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 71 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (60 rows), excluding
hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 22,0 cms (44 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 26 stitches. With a second ball of yarn, cast off the next 19 stitches.
knit remaining 26 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 24 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 24,0 cms (48 rows). Cast off 24 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 7,0 cms (14 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 24 stitches. Cast off next 23 stitches. knit remaining 24 stitches.
5. knit even until armhole measures 24,0 cms (48 rows). Cast off 24 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 26 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 31 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 5th row 14 times to 59 stitches (70 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 37,0 cms (74 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Finish neckline edges.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
462,2 for body and sleeves
62,1 for ribbing and/or hems
0,0 for collar/hood
524,3 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Square front neck and Shallow back neck with no collar

Designed : 13-10-2008
Pattern File Name: women's sweater pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 111 cms chestsize for * size 44 / British 38



KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 12,0 stitches by 20,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 7 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 6 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 118,0 Armhole: 49,0 Top Neck Opening: 21,0
Hem Width: 20,0 Front Neck Width: 21,0
Front Neck Depth: 17,0
Hem Width: 112,0 Sleeve Bottom: 23,0 Back Neck Width: 18,0
Sleeve Length: 43,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 62,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 0,0
Hem Length: 7,0


Stocking Stitch
knitted on a multiple of 10 plus 1 stitches.

Warning. Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 73 to 71 for Stocking Stitch. This may not
match given dimensions exactly.
Warning. Number of stitches for sleeve has been adjusted from 30 to 31 for Stocking Stitch. This may not match
given dimensions exactly.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 69 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 7,0 cms. Inc 2 stitches evenly across the row to 71 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (60 rows), excluding
hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,0 cms (46 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 25 stitches. With a second ball of yarn, cast off the next 21 stitches.
knit remaining 25 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 23 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (50 rows). Cast off 23 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 8,0 cms (16 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 23 stitches. Cast off next 25 stitches. knit remaining 23 stitches.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (50 rows). Cast off 23 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 26 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 5 stitches evenly across the row to 31 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 5 times, then every 5th row 10 times to 61 stitches (70 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 37,0 cms (74 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Finish neckline edges.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
470,0 for body and sleeves
64,2 for ribbing and/or hems
0,0 for collar/hood
534,2 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Square front neck and Shallow back neck with no collar

Designed : 13-10-2008
Pattern File Name: women's sweater pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 116 cms chestsize for * size 46 / British 40



KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 12,0 stitches by 20,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 7 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 6 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 124,0 Armhole: 50,0 Top Neck Opening: 21,0
Hem Width: 21,0 Front Neck Width: 21,0
Front Neck Depth: 18,0
Hem Width: 118,0 Sleeve Bottom: 23,0 Back Neck Width: 18,0
Sleeve Length: 44,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 63,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 0,0
Hem Length: 8,0


Stocking Stitch
knitted on a multiple of 10 plus 1 stitches.

Warning. Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 76 to 81 for Stocking Stitch. This may not
match given dimensions exactly.
Warning. Number of stitches for sleeve has been adjusted from 30 to 31 for Stocking Stitch. This may not match
given dimensions exactly.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 73 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 8 stitches evenly across the row to 81 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (60 rows), excluding
hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 23,0 cms (46 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 30 stitches. With a second ball of yarn, cast off the next 21 stitches.
knit remaining 30 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice, until 28 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (50 rows). Cast off 28 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 7,0 cms (14 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 28 stitches. Cast off next 25 stitches. knit remaining 28 stitches.
5. knit even until armhole measures 25,0 cms (50 rows). Cast off 28 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 27 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 31 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 3 times, then every 5th row 12 times to 61 stitches (72 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 38,0 cms (76 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Finish neckline edges.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
521,0 for body and sleeves
74,0 for ribbing and/or hems
0,0 for collar/hood
595,0 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™

Flat (Bottom-Up) Regular length Straight Pullover with Ribbing
Drop shoulder with Full length Narrow Taper sleeves with Ribbing
Square front neck and Shallow back neck with no collar

Designed : 13-10-2008
Pattern File Name: women's sweater pattern
Size: Pattern for Woman 121 cms chestsize for * size 48 / British 42



KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 12,0 stitches by 20,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 7 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 6 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (cms): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 129,0 Armhole: 51,0 Top Neck Opening: 22,0
Hem Width: 21,0 Front Neck Width: 22,0
Front Neck Depth: 18,0
Hem Width: 125,0 Sleeve Bottom: 24,0 Back Neck Width: 19,0
Sleeve Length: 44,0 Back Neck Depth: 2,0
Body Length: 64,0 Hem Length: 6,0 Collar Length: 0,0
Hem Length: 8,0


Stocking Stitch
knitted on a multiple of 10 plus 1 stitches.

Warning. Number of stitches for back and front has been adjusted from 79 to 81 for Stocking Stitch. This may not
match given dimensions exactly.

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit. There may be sections where there are two
shapings to knit at the same time (such as necklines or waist shaping).

BACK:
1. Cast on 77 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 8,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 81 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch. knit even until piece measures 30,0 cms (60 rows), excluding
hem.
3. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 24,0 cms (48 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 29 stitches. With a second ball of yarn, cast off the next 23 stitches.
knit remaining 29 stitches. Dec 1 st at neck edge every row once, until 28 stitches remain.
5. knit even until armhole measures 26,0 cms (52 rows). Cast off 28 shoulder stitches loosely.

FRONT:
1-2 Follow steps 1 and 2 as for back.
3. Armhole. Mark this row at both ends for armhole. Continue until armhole measures 8,0 cms (16 rows).
4. Shape neck. knit both sides at the same time. knit 28 stitches. Cast off next 25 stitches. knit remaining 28 stitches.
5. knit even until armhole measures 26,0 cms (52 rows). Cast off 28 shoulder stitches loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. Cast on 27 stitches on size 6 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 6,0 cms. Inc 4 stitches evenly across the row to 31 stitches
total.
2. Change to size 7 needles and Stocking Stitch.
3. Inc 1 st at each end of every 4th row 8 times, then every 5th row 8 times to 63 stitches (72 rows total, excluding hem).
4. knit even until sleeve measures 38,0 cms (76 rows), excluding hem.
5. Cast off loosely.

SHOULDER SEAMS:
1. Sew fronts to back along shoulder seams.

FINISHING:
1. Sew sleeve top to armhole, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew any remaining seams.
2. Finish neckline edges.
3. Darn/weave/sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- WARNING. THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
531,4 for body and sleeves
77,2 for ribbing and/or hems
0,0 for collar/hood
608,6 Grams TOTAL

NOTES:


Pattern designed by: Jessica with KNITWARE DESIGN ™