The Shetland
yarn used to knit this garment needs a bit of care to
keep it looking good.
For best results, hand wash in warm water using soap flakes.
Don't rub the fabric as this may cause it to felt. Rinse well.
Squeeze gently to remove any excess water, then roll in a dry
towel until all the moisture has been absorbed, remove from
towel.
Always dry flat, or on a frame, away from direct sunlight.
When making the top, the lace section, shown in white, needs
to be pressed out to the required length and width and it can
be a bit tricky. There is another method you may like to try.
Before making up the garment, wash it following the guidelines
above. Spread out the top as shown in A, in the towel. Remove
the top from the rolled-up towel. Have ready a large towel
(or sheet). Now pin out the top on to the towel stretching
gently, see B and C, until it reaches the measurements given
in the instructions.
Allow to dry before sewing up.
Doing it this way gives you more time for minor adjustments
and makes it simpler to sew up.
Lattice Stitch
(Worked over a multiple of 6 sts + 4
sts)
NB : After rows 2 and 3 there
is an increase in the number of stitches caused by the pattern.
Therefore stitch counts should only be made after rows 1 and
4
1st row - K1 tbl, K2 tog, *yf,
K1, yf, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, rep from * to last st, yf, K1 tbl.
2nd row - K1 tbl, K1, yf, *K3
tog, yf, K3, yf, rep from * to last 2 sts, K1, K1 tbl.
3rd row - K1 tbl, K1, *yf, K2
tog, K1, K2 tog, yf, K1, rep from * to last 3 sts, yf, K2 tog,
K1 tbl.
4th row - K2 tog tbl, yf, *K3,
yf, K3 tog, yf, rep from * to last 3 sts, K2 tog, K1 tbl.
Back, Front and Sleeves
(Knitted in one piece)
With 2.75mm needles, cast on 140 (154, 168) sts.
Work 5 rows in garter-stitch.
Change to 3mm needles and, starting with a K row, work 76 rows in st-st,
ending after a wrong side row.
Shape sides as follows and place a marker of each end of every increase
row.
Next row - *K2, increase in next st, K
to last 4 sts, increase in next st, K3.
Work 7 rows st-st.
Rep from * 0 (1, 1) time - 142 (158, 172) sts.
Next row - *K2, increase in next st, K
to last 4 sts, increase in next st, K3.
Work 5 rows in st-st.
Rep from * 1 (0, 0) time - 146 (160, 174) sts.
2nd & 3rd sizes only.
Next row - *K2, increase in next st, K to last 4 sts, increase in next
st, K3.
All sizes.
*Next row - K2, increase in next st, K
to last 4 sts, increase in next st, K3.
Next row - Purl.
Rep from * 2 (2, 9) times - 152 (168, 196) sts.
Shape Sleeve
1st row - K2, increase in next st, K to last 4 sts, increase in next
st, K3.
2nd row - P2, increase purlways in next st, P to last 4 sts, increase
purlways in next st, P3.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows 4 (9, 7) times - 172 (208, 228)sts.
Cast on 4 sts at start of next 14 (8, 6) rows - 228 (240, 252) sts.
Cast on 8 sts at start on next 6 rows 276 (288, 300) sts.
Cast on 16 sts at start of next 4 rows - 340 (352, 364) sts.
Work 48 (48, 52) rows in lattice stitch pattern, to end after a 4th
row.
Shape Neck
K1 tbl, K2 tog, *yf, K1, yf, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, rep from * 21 (22,23)
times, yf, K1 tbl, cast off 80 sts (for neck), K1, K2 tog, *yf, K1,
yf, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, rep from * 21 (22,23) times, yf, K1 tbl.
Working on both sets of sts at once, join in a second ball of wool
and pattern a further 7 rows, to end after a 4th row.
Next row
K1 tbl, K2 tog, *yf, K1, yf, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, rep from * 21 (22,23)
times, yf, K1 tbl, cast on 80 sts, and working across 2nd set of sts,
K1 tbl, K2 tog, *yf, K1, yf, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, rep from * 21 (22,
23) times, yf, K1 tbl.bStarting with a 2nd row, pattern a further 47
(47, 51) rows, to end after a 4th row.
All Sizes
Starting with a K row, work in st-st.
Shape Sleeves
Cast off 16 sts at start of next 4 rows - 276 (288, 300) sts.
1st row - K2, skpo, K to last 4 sts, K2 tog, K2.
2nd row - P2 P2 tog, purl to last 4 sts, P2 tog tbl, P2.
Rep 1st and 2nd rows 4 (9, 7) times - 152 (168, 196) sts.
Shape sides as follows and place a marker at each end of every decrease
row.
*Next row
K2, skpo, K to last 4 sts, K2 tog, K2.
Next row
Purl.
Rep from * 2 (2, 9) times - 146 (162, 176) sts.
2nd and 3rd sizes only.
Work 2 rows in st-st.
Next row
K2, skpo, K to last 4 sts, K2 tog, K2. - 146 (160, 174) sts.
Next row
Purl.
All Sizes
*Work 4 rows in st-st.
Next row
K2, skpo, K to last 4 sts, K2 tog, K2.
Purl 1 row.
Rep from * 1 (0, 0) times 142 (158, 172) sts.
Next row
Purl.
*Work 6 rows in st-st.
Next Row
K2, skpo, K to last 4 sts, K2 tog, K2.
Purl 1 row.
Rep from * 0 (1, 1) time - 140 (154, 168) sts.
Work straight for a further 75 rows in st-st, to end after a right-side
row.
Change to 2.75mm needles and work 5 rows in garter-stitch.
Cast off
To Make Up
Press lace section to 121.5 (126, 130) cm from cuff to cuff and 30
(30,32) cm wide. Lightly press st-st, excluding garter-stitch border.
Matching markers, join side and sleeve seams.
With crochet hook, work 1 row of double chain. Crochet around neck
and sleeve edges.
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