SIZES
To fit: S[M:L:XL:XXL]
Actual measurement: 100[108:116:124:134]cm
(39.5[42.5:45.75:48.75:42.75]in)
Length to shoulder: 66[68:70:72:74]cm
(26[26.75:27.5:28.25:29]in)
Sleeve length: 55cm (21.75in)
Figures in square brackets refer to larger sizes: where there is only one set of figures this applies to all sizes.
YOU WILL NEED
Bergere de France Bergereine 50% wool, 50% cotton (approx 95m per 50g)
14[15:17:18:19]x50g balls 22471 Rotin
1 pair 4mm needles
Stitch holders
4 stitch markers
Row counter
Note: Yarn amounts given are based on average requirements and are approximate.
TENSION
21 sts and 27 rows to 10cm over patt using 4mm needles.
Use larger or smaller needles if necessary to obtain correct tension.
PATTERN NOTES
Pattern stitch
Row 1 (RS): Knit.
Row 2 (WS): P3, (k3, p3) to end.
These 2 rows form patt and are repeated.
BACK
Using 4mm needles cast on 107[115:123:133:143] sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: P4[2:3:2:4], (k3, p3) to end of row, ending with p4[2:3:2:4].
These 2 rows set pattern st.
Cont as set until work meas 44[45:46:46:47]cm (17.25[17.75:18:18:18.5]in -118[122:124:124:126] rows total. **
Armholes
Slip a st marker in first and last st to mark start of armholes (see schematic), cont in pattern st until work meas 64[66:68:70:72] cm (25.25:26:26.75:27.5:28.25]in) - 172[178:184:190:194] rows total.
Shape shoulders and neck
Cast off 8[9:9:10:11] sts, work until 30(32:35:38:41] sts on RH needle, cast off next 31 [33:35:37:39] sts for neck, patt to end, turn.
Working on these 38[41:44:48:52] sts only cont as folls:
Next row (WS): Cast off 8[9:9:10:11] sts, patt to end. 30[32:35:38:41] sts.
Next row (RS): Cast off 3 sts at neck edge, patt to end. 27[29:32:35:38] sts.
Next row (WS): Cast off 8[9:10:11:12] sts, patt to end. 19[20:22:24:26] sts.
Next row (RS): Cast off 2 sts at neck edge, work to end. 17[18:20:22:24] sts.
Next row (WS): Cast off 8[9:10:11:12] sts. 9[9:10:11:12] sts.
Work 1 row straight. Cast off.
With WS facing pick up sts left on stitch holder.
Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. 27[29:32:35:38] sts.
Next row (RS): Cast off 8[9:10:11:12] sts, work to end. 19[20:22:24:26] sts.
Next row (WS): Cast off 2 sts at neck edge, work to end. 17[18:20:22:24] sts.
Next row (RS): Cast off 8[9:10:11:12] sts. 9[9:10:11:12] sts.
Work 1 row straight. Cast off.
FRONT
Work as for Back to **.
Armholes
Slip a st marker in first and last st to mark start of armholes (see schematic), cont in pattern st until work meas 56[58:60:62:64]cm (22(23:23.5:24.5:25.25]in)
Shape neck
Patt 44[47:50:54:58] sts, cast off central 19[21:23:25:27] sts for neck, patt to end, turn.
Working on these 44[47:50:54:58] sts only shape right neck as folls:
Next row (WS): Patt to end.
Next row (RS): Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. 41 [44:47:51:55] sts.
Next row: Patt to end.
Next row: Cast off 2 sts, patt to end. 39[42:45:49:53] sts.
Next row: Patt to end.
Cast off 1 st at beg of next 4 RS rows. 35[38:41:45:59] sts.
Cast off 1 st at beg of 2 foil 4th rows. 33[36:39:43:47] sts.
Cont without shaping until work meas 64[66:68:70:72]cm [25.25:26:26.75:27.5:28.25]in) ending on a RS row.
Right shoulder
Cast off 8(9:9:10:11] sts at beg of next and 2(3:0:0:0] foll WS rows. 9(0:30:33:36] sts.
Cast off 9(0:10:11:12] sts at beg of next 1[0:3:3:3] WS rows.
With WS facing pick up sts left on stitch holder.
Next row (WS): Cast off 3 sts, patt to end. 41(44:47:51:55] sts.
Next row (RS): Knit.
Next row: Cast off 2 sts, patt to end. 39(42:45:49:53] sts.
Next row: Knit.
Dec 1 st at neck on next 4 WS rows. 35(38:41:45:59] sts. Patt 3 rows.
Next row: Dec 1 st a neck edge.
Rep last 4 rows once more. 33(36:39:43:47] sts.
Cont without shaping until work meas 64[66:68:70:72]cm (25.25(26:26.75:27.5:28.25]in) ending on a WS row.
Left shoulder
Cast off 8(9:9:10:11] sts at beg of next and 2[3:0:0:0] foll RS rows. 9(0:30:33:36] sts.
Cast off 9(0:10:11:12] sts at beg of next 1[0:3:3:3] RS rows.
SLEEVES
Using 4mm needles cast on 53(55:57:59:61] sts.
Work in pattern st starting at 6th[2nd:first:6th:2nd] st on Chart. Cont until work meas 4cm (1.5in) -10 rows.
Next row (RS) (inc): Patt 2 sts, inc 1, patt to last 2 sts, inc 1, patt 2 sts.
Rep inc row on every foil 8th[8th:8th:8th:6th] row 16(14:11:2:22] times and then on every foll 0[6th:6th:6th:0] row 0(3:7:19:0] times, working extra sts in patt st. 87(91:95:103:107] sts.
Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas 55cm (21.5in) -148 rows. Cast off on RS.
NECKBAND
Using 4mm needles cast on 104(104:110:110:116] sts.
Work 10 rows in pattern st, ending Row 2 and every WS row with p3, instead of p2. Cast off.
TO FINISH OFF
Join shoulder seams. Loosely sl st neckband around neck edge, then join short edges of neckband.
Sew top of Sleeves into armholes, either side of the shoulder seam between markers.
Sew side and Sleeve seams. Secure and weave in all ends.
