Sizes:
XS, M, L
Finished Chest Measurement: 33½ (37, 45)”
[Note: sizes are based on repeat of diamond pattern.]
Gauge:
26 sts and 29 rows = 4” (10 cm) over chart pattern st
Pattern St is found on the chart, linked at the bottom of this
page.
Instructions:
Back:
CO 107 (133, 146) sts.
XS: Working first and last sts in St st, begin with Stitch 1 of chart and
work Rows 1-42 2 times, ending last repeat with Stitch 1 of chart. Piece should
meas approx 11½ “ from beg.
M and L: Working first and last sts in St st, begin with Stitch 14 of
chart, work Rows 1-42 of chart 2 times then Rows 1-21, ending last repeat with
Stitch 1 of chart. Piece should meas approx 14½” from beg.
Begin Raglan Shaping
Dec 1 st each end every row 20 (37, 36) times, then every other
row 16 (10, 14) times.
Place rem 35 (39, 46) sts on holder for back of neck.
Front:
Work same as Back to Raglan Shaping.
Dec 1 st each end every row 20 (41, 40) times, then ever other other 11 (3, 7)
times.
Place rem 45 (52, 52) sts on holder for front of neck.
Sleeves:
CO 65 (71, 77) sts.
Working in k2, p1 rib and keeping first and last st in St st, dec 1 st each end
every 4th row 6 (5, 6) times, then every other row 11 (15, 17) times. Then dec 1
st at edge that will fit in Back every row 12 (10, 10) times (alternating
beginning and end of row).
Place rem 19 (21, 21) sts on holder.
Neck Band:
With circular needles, knit all sts from holders making sure long
edge of sleeve matches Back. Join. Knit 8 rows. BO.
Finishing:
Sew in sleeves. Seam sleeves and sides.
Weave in ends on WS.
The CHART for this Creme Diamond
sweater is here in PDF format.
Technical Pattern editing by
Barbara Breiter
copyright 2006 Crystal Palace
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