Part 3 — Sleeves
With smaller needles, using the cast on with a braid method for ribbing, cast on:
50 (50, 54, 58, 62) (62, 66, 70, 70) stitches.
Next row (wrong side):
1 knit, 1 purl., repeat from * to * to the end of the row.
Next:
knit 33 rows in ribbing 2x2, finish after a knit row.
Transition to Stockinette Stitch
Next row (wrong side):
switch to larger needles and knit 1 row of purls, evenly increasing:
0 (2, 0, 0, 0) (2, 0, 0, 2) stitches.
After increases:
50 (52, 54, 58, 62) (64, 66, 70, 72) stitches.
Knitting the Main Body of the Sleeve
Knit in stockinette stitch.
Knit 4 rows in stockinette stitch, finish after a purl row.
Increase row (right side):
3 knits, K1L, knit to the last 3 stitches, K1R, 3 knits.
Repeat the increase row every:
6 (6, 6, 4, 4) (4, 4, 4, 4)-th row again:
10 (12, 13, 6, 7) (17, 18, 19, 21) times.
Only for sizes 4 and 5:
Repeat the increase row every 6th row 8 more times.
After all increases, there will be:
72 (78, 82, 88, 94) (100, 104, 110, 116) stitches.
For all sizes:
Knit straight until the length of the sleeve reaches 40 cm.
Forming the Sleeve Cap
Close 4 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Close 3 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Close 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Decrease row (right side):
3 knits, 2 together knit, knit until the last 5 stitches, wrap, 3 knits.
Repeat the decrease row in every right side row again:
5 (7, 9, 11, 13) (15, 17, 19, 21) times.
The sleeve cap is complete.
Front
Right side with decreases and short rows:
Knit ribbing to the first marker, slip the marker, wrap, knit ribbing to 3 stitches before the last double stitch, turn.
Wrong side:
Make a double stitch, knit according to the pattern to the end.
You have completed 12 short rows and a total of 8 decreases from this side from the center stitches.
After this:
134 (150, 158, 174, 182) (198, 214, 222, 238) stitches.
Right side:
Knit ribbing to the end, treating double stitches as one.
Switch to larger needles.
Setup row (wrong side):
purl to the marker, knit row of pattern A, purl to the end.
After the setup row:
136 (152, 160, 176, 184) (200, 216, 224, 240) stitches.
(Note: the setup row of the pattern adds 2 stitches.)
Special Cable Row (right side)
Knit to the marker, slip the marker, 1 knit, 2/2 left 12 times, knit from pattern 1 A, 2/2 right 12 times, 1 knit, slip the marker, knit to the end.
Decrease row (wrong side):
6 (5, 6, 5, 7) (6, 4, 6, 5) purls, 2 together purl., repeat from * to * 6 (8, 7, 9, 8) (10, 13, 11, 14) times,
2 (2, 6, 7, 2) (2, 12, 6, 4) purls, marker, row of pattern A, marker,
2 (2, 6, 7, 2) (2, 12, 6, 4) purls, purl wrap,
6 (5, 6, 5, 7) (6, 4, 6, 5) purls, purl wrap, repeat from * to * 5 (7, 6, 8, 7) (9, 12, 10, 13) times,
purl wrap, purl to the last 6 (5, 6, 5, 7) (6, 4, 6, 5) stitches.
After decreases:
124 (136, 146, 158, 168) (180, 190, 202, 212) stitches.
Rows on the right side:
Knit to the marker, knit the next row of pattern A, knit to the end.
Rows on the wrong side:
Purl to the marker, knit the next row of pattern A, purl to the end.
Knit like this for:
4 (4, 4, 4, 4) (6, 6, 6, 8) rows.
Important Note
For some sizes, the change in cables will begin before forming the armhole, for others — after.
Please read the next section carefully.
Decrease Row (right side)
3 knits, 2 together knit, knit as established until the last 5 stitches, wrap, 3 knits.
Repeat the decrease row every:
6 (6, 6, 6, 6) (8, 8, 8, 8)-th row again 5 times.
After decreases:
112 (124, 134, 146, 156) (168, 178, 190, 200) stitches.
Knit straight until the length reaches:
28 (28, 28, 28, 28) (29, 30.5, 32, 33, 34.5) cm from the start, finish after a purl row.
Forming the Armhole
Close 4 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows.
Close 3 stitches at the beginning of the next:
2 (4, 4, 6, 6) (8, 8, 8, 10) rows.
Close 2 stitches at the beginning of the next:
4 (4, 6, 6, 8) (8, 10, 12, 12) rows.
Changing Cables
Simultaneously:
When you finish row 14 of pattern A 4 (4, 4, 4, 4) (4, 5, 5, 5) times, on the right side:
Knit between the markers:
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Pattern B,
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Pattern A,
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Pattern C.
After completing patterns B and C in the next row of the right side switch to:
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Pattern D,
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Pattern A,
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Pattern E.
Decreases at the Armhole Edges
Decrease row (right side):
3 knits, 2 together knit, knit until the last 5 stitches, wrap, 3 knits.
Repeat the decrease row in every right side row again:
1 (1, 2, 2, 2) (2, 4, 4, 4) times.
After decreases:
86 (92, 96, 102, 108) (114, 116, 118, 122) stitches.
Knit as established until the armhole reaches:
10 (11.5, 12.5, 14, 15) (16.5, 18, 19, 20.5) cm, finish after a knit row.
Forming the Front Neckline
Mark the center stitches of the neckline:
24 (24, 26, 28, 30) (30, 32, 34, 34) stitches.
Knit to the marker, attach a new yarn and close these center stitches.
Next, knit both sides from a separate ball.
Bind-offs along the neckline edges (each side):
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1 time 4 stitches.
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1 time 3 stitches.
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3 times 2 stitches.
Next row on the right side (decrease row):
Knit to 3 stitches before the edge of the neckline, wrap, 1 knit;
On the second side of the neckline: 1 knit, 2 together knit, knit the row to the end.
Repeat the decrease row in every right side row 3 more times.
After this, you will have:
14 (17, 18, 20, 22) (25, 25, 25, 27) stitches on each side.
Knit as established until the piece reaches the same height as the back to the shoulder.
Closing Shoulder Stitches
Close:
4 (5, 5, 5, 5) (7, 7, 7, 6) stitches at the beginning of the next:
4 (2, 4, 8, 4) (2, 2, 2, 2) rows (along the outer edge).
Next, close:
3 (4, 4, –, 6) (6, 6, 6, 7) stitches at the beginning of the next:
4 (6, 4, –, 4) (6, 6, 6, 6) rows.
(Some sizes have dashes, meaning these closures may not apply.)
Finishing Work
Soak each piece and block to the specified dimensions.
Leave until fully dry.
Neckline
Using smaller circular needles, on the right side, starting from the center back, lift:
116 (120, 124, 128, 132) (136, 140, 144, 148) stitches.
Knit ribbing 2x2 in the round for 3 cm:
1 knit, 1 purl., repeat to the end of the row.
Close stitches using hollow bind off.
Cable Patterns (row descriptions)
PATTERN A
Setup row (wrong side):
2 knits, 12 purls, K1P, 2 purls, 2 knits, 2 purls, K1P, 12 purls, 2 knits.
Row 1 (right side):
2 purls, 6 knits, K1L, 1 knit, 3/3 right, 2 purls, 3/3 left, 1 knit, K1R, 6 knits, 2 purls.
Row 2 and all purl rows:
2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits.
Row 3:
2 purls, 6 knits, 3/3 right, K1L, 1 knit, 2 purls, 1 knit, K1R, 3/3 left, 6 knits, 2 purls.
Row 5:
2 purls, 3 knits, 3/3 right, K1L, 2 knits, K1L, 2 purls, K1R, 2 knits, K1R, 3/3 left, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 7:
2 purls, 3/3 right, K1L, 2 knits, K1L, 3 knits, 2 purls, 3 knits, K1R, 2 knits, K1R, 3/3 left, 2 purls.
Row 9:
2 purls, 3 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x3, 2 purls, (2 knits, K1R) x3, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 11:
2 purls, 4 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x2, K1L, 1 knit, 2 purls, 1 knit, (K1R, 2 knits) x3, 2 knits, 2 purls.
Row 13:
2 purls, 5 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x2, K1L, 2 purls, (K1R, 2 knits) x3, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 14 (wrong side):
2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits.
Repeat rows 1–14 for the pattern.
PATTERN B (17 stitches)
Row 1:
11 knits, 3/3 right.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 (wrong sides):
purls.
Row 3:
8 knits, 3/3 right, K1L, 1 knit.
Row 5:
5 knits, 3/3 right, K1L, 2 knits, K1L.
Row 7:
2 knits, 3/3 right, K1L, 2 knits, K1L, 3 knits.
Row 9:
2 purls, 3 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x3.
Rows 10, 12:
15 purls, 2 knits.
Row 11:
2 purls, 4 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x2, K1L, 1 knit.
Row 13:
2 purls, 5 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x2, K1L.
Row 14:
15 purls, 2 knits.
Knit Pattern B only once.
PATTERN C (17 stitches)
Row 1:
3/3 left, 11 knits.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8:
purls.
Row 3:
1 knit, K1R, 3/3 left, 8 knits.
Row 5:
K1R, 2 knits, K1R, 3/3 left, 5 knits.
Row 7:
3 knits, K1R, 2 knits, K1R, 3/3 left, 2 knits.
Row 9:
(2 knits, K1R) x3, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 11:
1 knit, (K1R, 2 knits) x3, 2 knits, 2 purls.
Row 13:
(K1R, 2 knits) x3, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 14:
2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits.
Knit Pattern C only once.
PATTERN D (17 stitches)
Row 1:
2 purls, 9 knits, 3/3 right.
Row 2 and all purl rows:
15 purls, 2 knits.
Row 3:
2 purls, 6 knits, 3/3 right, K1L, 1 knit.
Row 5:
2 purls, 3 knits, 3/3 right, K1L, 2 knits, K1L.
Row 7:
2 purls, 3/3 right, K1L, 2 knits, K1L, 3 knits.
Row 9:
2 purls, 3 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x3.
Row 11:
2 purls, 4 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x2, K1L, 1 knit.
Row 13:
2 purls, 5 knits, (K1L, 2 knits) x2, K1L.
Row 14:
15 purls, 2 knits.
Knit Pattern D only once.
PATTERN E (17 stitches)
Row 1:
3/3 left, 9 knits, 2 purls.
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12:
2 knits, 15 purls.
Row 3:
1 knit, K1R, 3/3 left, 6 knits, 2 purls.
Row 5:
K1R, 2 knits, K1R, 3/3 left, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 7:
3 knits, K1R, 2 knits, K1R, 3/3 left, 2 purls.
Row 9:
(2 knits, K1R) x3, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 11:
1 knit, (K1R, 2 knits) x3, 2 knits, 2 purls.
Row 13:
(K1R, 2 knits) x3, 3 knits, 2 purls.
Row 14:
2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits, 15 purls, 2 knits.
Knit Pattern E only once.



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