Lois, Vintage Style Sweater by Pat Menchini

Lois, Vintage Style Sweater

Knitting
March 2021
both are used in this pattern
DK (11 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 28 rows = 4 inches
in measured over stocking stitch using 4 mm needles
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 6 - 4.0 mm
1203 - 2089 yards (1100 - 1910 m)
To fit bust: 30-32, 34-36, 38-40, 42-44, 46-48, 50-52 inches
English
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A beautifully straightforward ribby, stretch-to-fit, retro style top in a gorgeous multi-tonal DK yarn, with borders and collar worked in a plain, toning DK. The back and front have a central reverse stocking stitch panel and there is an easy 3 button back neck opening. Gentle shaping on the back and front, with no actual decreasing of stitches, but instead using needle changes only to achieve the look. The vintage feel of the design is completed with a little collar in garter stitch which is a continuation of the narrow neck edge, so no sewing on! Worked bottom up and with full written instructions.

To fit bust:
30-32 34-36: 38-40: 42-44: 46-48: 50-52 in

Actual bust, allowing for rib to stretch, approx.:
33¼ 37¾: 42: 46½: 50¾: 55¼ in

Length to shoulder shaping:
21¼ 21¾: 22¼: 23: 23½: 24 in

Sleeve seam:
5 5: 5: 5½: 5½: 6 in

King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK (230 metres/100g)
1 (1, 1, 1, 2, 2) 100g balls Lemon 3199

King Cole Bramble DK (290 metres/100g)
3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) 100g balls Haze 4488