Pattern Notes
Work all decs 1 st from the edge unless otherwise indicated
Simple Slip Stitch worked back and forth in rows on circular needles as follows:
Row 1 (RS) with A: *K1, sl1 wyib. rep from * to end. Do not turn. Slide sts back to opposite end of needle.
Row 2: (RS) with B: *K1, sl1 wyib, rep from * to end.
Row 3: (WS) with A: *P1, sl1 wyif, rep from * to end. Do not turn. Slide sts back to opposite end of needle.
Row 4: (WS) with B: *P1, sl1 wyif, rep from * to end.
Repeat rows 1 - 4
Pattern
Back
Hem: With color A, CO 78(84, 92, 98, 106) sts on size 10 needles. Work in garter stitch for 1.5”.
Change to Simple Slip Stitch. Work even until piece measures .5" not including hem.
Begin A-line Shaping
Dec Row (RS): K1, ssk, *slip 1 wyib, k1, rep from * until 3 sts rem, k2tog, k1.
Rep dec row every 32rd row 3 times; 70(76, 84, 90, 98) sts rem.
Work even until piece is 13.5(14, 14.25, 14.5, 14.75)” (not including hem)
Armhole Shaping
BO 4 sts at beg of next row. Work 1 row even, BO 4 sts at beg of next row; 4 sts bound off at each armhole. Work Dec Row every other row for 4(5, 6, 7, 8) rows; 54(58, 64, 68, 74) sts rem.
Work even until armhole measures 8(8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5)”
Shoulder Shaping
BO 7(8, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 4 rows. Place remaining 26(26, 28, 28, 30) sts on holder.
Front (right side)
Hem: With color A, CO 40(44, 46, 50, 54) sts. Work in garter stitch for 1.5”
Change to Simple Slip Stitch.
Work even until piece measures .5" (not including hem)
Begin A-line Shaping
With WS facing dec 1 st at side seam edge of next row, then every 32rd row 3 times; 36(40, 42, 46, 50) sts rem.
Work even until piece measures 13.5(14, 14.25, 14.5, 14.75) (not including hem)
Armhole
With WS facing BO 4 sts at beg of next row. Work Dec Row every other row for 4(5, 6, 7, 8) rows; 28(31, 32, 35, 38) sts rem . Work even until armhole measures 5.25(5.5, 5.75, 5.75, 6)”.
Shape Neck
With WS of work facing., work 21(23, 23, 25, 27) sts. Slip last 7(8, 9, 10, 11) sts to holder.
Next row: Dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 7 (7, 5, 5, 5) times; 14(16, 18, 20, 22) sts rem.
Work even until armhole measures 8(8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5)”/ 20(22, 23, 23.5, 24) cm
Shoulder Shaping
BO 7(8, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 2 WS rows
Front (left side)
Hem: With color A, CO 40(44, 46, 50, 54) sts. Work in garter stitch for 1.5”
Change to Simple Slip Stitch.
Work even until piece measures .5" (not including hem)
Begin A-line Shaping
With RS facing dec 1 st at side seam edge of next row, then every 32rd row 3 times; 36(40, 42, 46, 50) sts rem.
Work even until piece measures 13.5(14, 14.25, 14.5, 14.75) (not including hem)
Armhole
With RS facing BO 4 sts at beg of next row. Work Dec Row every other row for 4(5, 6, 7, 8) rows; 28(31, 32, 35, 38) sts rem . Work even until armhole measures 5.25(5.5, 5.75, 5.75, 6)”;.
Shape Neck
With RS of work facing., work 21(23, 23, 25, 27) sts. Slip last 7(8, 9, 10, 11) sts to holder.
Next row. Dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 7 (7, 5, 5, 5) times; 14(16, 18, 20, 22) sts rem.
Work even until armhole measures 8(8.75, 9, 9.25, 9.5)”/ 20(22, 23, 23.5, 24) cm
Shoulder Shaping
BO 7(8, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of next 2 RS rows
Sleeves
Hem: With color A, cast on 76(80, 82, 86, 90) st on size 10 needles. Work in garter stitch for 1.5”.
Begin working Simple Slip Stitch pattern.
Work Dec Row as for back every 4th row 9 times, then every 8th row twice; 54(58, 60, 64, 68) sts rem.
Work even until sleeve measures 10.5(11, 11.5, 11.5, 12)“ (not including hem).
Shape Cap
BO 4 sts at beg of next row. Work 1 row even. BO 4 sts at beg of next row (4 sts bound off each edge); 46(50, 52, 56, 60) sts rem.
Dec 1 st at both ends of every other row 18(22, 23, 19, 21) times.
BO rem sts loosely.
Finishing
Shoulder seams: Sew front to back along shoulder seams.
Front neck band: With color A and RS of work facing, pick up and work:
7(8, 9, 10, 11) sts from right front neck holder,
15(16, 16, 17, 17) sts from right front neck edge,
26(26, 28, 28, 30) sts from back neck holder,
15(16, 16, 17, 17) sts from left front neck edge, and
7(8, 9, 10, 11) sts from left front neck holder;
70(74, 78, 82, 86) sts on needle.
Work 1"in K1P1 ribbing.
BO loosely in patt.
Sew sleeve tops to armholes, easing to fit. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Sew zipper to front edges.
Weave in loose ends.