• Front and Back are worked separately and joined at the shoulders with a 3-needle bind off.
• Latvian Braids are worked flat on Back and Front
• Latvian Braids are worked in rounds for the Armhole and neck edgings.

Finished Chest Measurement:
(36, 381⁄4, 401⁄4, 421⁄2)(443⁄4, 47, 49, 511⁄4) (531⁄2, 553⁄4, 573⁄4, 60)“
(91.5, 97, 102, 108)(113.5, 119.5, 124.5, 130) (136, 141.5, 146.5, 152.5) cm

Gauge: With larger size needles in pattern, 22 sts and 31 rows = 4” (10 cm), blocked

Skills Required: Basic sts and decreases, cables, m1, working with 2 colors, Latvian braid worked flat and in rounds, 3-needle bind off, short rows, ability to continue working in pattern while shaping.

DK Weight Yarn
MC—(835, 895, 950, 1010)(1075, 1140, 1195, 1265)(1340, 1410, 1470, 1540) yards / (760, 815, 865, 920)(980, 1035, 1085, 1150)(1220, 1285, 1340, 1400) meters;
CC—(65, 65, 65, 70)(75, 75, 80, 80)(85, 90, 90, 95) yards / (60, 60, 60, 65)(70, 70, 75, 75)(75, 80, 80, 85) meters Sample was knit in Knit Picks® Swish DK, Cornmeal (MC) and Dove Heather (CC)

Needle: Size US 5 (3.75 mm) or sizes needed for gauge. Do not hesitate to change needle size to obtain correct gauge.

Extras: Cable needle, markers, yarn needle, one additional knitting needle of same size or smaller for 3-needle bind off, st holders (2) or scrap yarn