72 AustralianKnitting
S titch with S tyle
COLLAR
Join shoulder seams. With RS facing,
using 3.25mm needles pick up and
knit 33 (33, 37, 37, 37, 37) sts
evenly along right side of neck, 38
(42, 42, 46, 46, 46) sts from 39
(41, 41, 45, 45, 45) cast off sts at
back of neck and 33 (33, 37, 37, 37,
37) sts evenly along left side of neck.
104 (108, 116, 120, 120, 120) sts.
Row 1: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k2,
p2) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times, k2,
(p4, k4) 4 times, p1.
Row 2: K1, (p4, k4) 4 times, p2, (k2,
p2) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times,
(k4, p4) 4 times, k1.
Row 3: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (inc in
next st, k1, p2) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13,
13) times, inc in next st, k1, (p4, k4)
4
times, p1. 114 (119, 129, 134, 134,
134) sts.
Row 4: K1, (p4, k4) 4 times, p3, (k2,
p3) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times,
(k4, p4) 4 times, k1.
Row 5: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k3,
p2) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times, k3,
(p4, k4) 4 times, p1.
Row 6: As 4th row.
Row 7: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k3,
inc in next st purlways, p1) 9 (10,
12, 13, 13, 13) times, k3, (p4, k4)
4 times, p1. 123 (129, 141, 147,
147, 147) sts.
Row 8: K1, (p4, k4) 4 times, p3, (k3,
p3) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times,
(k4, p4) 4 times, k1.
Row 9: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k3,
p3) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times, k3,
(p4, k4) 4 times, p1.
Row 10: As 8th row.
Row 11: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k1,
inc in next st, k1, p3) 9 (10, 12, 13,
13, 13) times, k1, inc in next st, k1,
(p4, k4) 4 times, p1. 133 (140,
154, 161, 161, 161) sts.
Row 12: K1, (p4, k4) 4 times, p4,
(k3, p4) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13)
times, (k4, p4) 4 times, k1.
Row 13: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k4,
p3) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times, k4,
(p4, k4) 4 times, p1.
Row 14: As 12th row.
Row 15: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k4,
p1, inc in next st purlways, p1) 9 (10,
12, 13, 13, 13) times, k4, (p4, k4) 4
times, p1. 142 (150, 166, 174, 174,
174) sts.
Row 16: K1, * p4, k4, rep from * to
last 5 sts, p4, k1.
Row 17: P1, k4, * p4, k4, rep from *
to last st, p1.
16th and 17th rows set rib.
Cont in rib until collar measures 14
(14, 15, 15, 16, 16) cm, ending with
16th row of rib.
Proceed as follows:
Row 1: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k4, p2,
inc in next st purlways, p1) 9 (10, 12,
13, 13, 13) times, k4, (p4, k4) 4
times, p1. 151 (160, 178, 187, 187,
187) sts.
Row 2: K1, (p4, k4) 4 times, p4, (k5,
p4) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times,
(k4, p4) 4 times, k1.
Row 3: P1, (k4, p4) 4 times, (k4,
p5) 9 (10, 12, 13, 13, 13) times, k4,
(p4, k4) 4 times, p1.
2nd and 3rd rows set rib.
Cont in rib until collar measures 20
(20, 21, 21, 22, 22) cm, ending with
2nd row.
Cast off in rib.
RIGHT FRONT BORDER
With RS facing, using 3.25mm needles
or 3.25mm circular needle pick up and
knit 9 sts evenly along rib, 168 (176,
180, 192, 200, 204) sts evenly along
front edge and using same needles
and yarn cast on 47 (47, 51, 51, 55,
55) sts evenly along neckband. 224
(232, 240, 252, 264, 268) sts.
Row 1: * K2, p2, rep from * to end.
1st row sets rib.
Work 3 rows more in rib.
Next Row: Rib 39 (39, 43, 43, 47,
47), cast off 2 sts, (rib 23 (24, 25,
27, 28, 29), cast off 2 sts) 5 times,
rib to end.
Next Row: Rib to last 159 (164, 173,
183, 192, 197) sts, cast on 2 sts,
(rib 24 (25, 26, 28, 29, 30), cast on
2 sts) 5 times, rib 39 (39, 43, 43,
47, 47).
Work 4 rows more in rib.
Cast off in rib.
LEFT FRONT BORDER
Using 3.25mm needles or circular
needle cast on 47 (47, 51, 51, 55,
55) sts, with RS facing, using same
needles and yarn pick up and knit
168 (176, 180, 192, 200, 204)
sts evenly along front edge and 9 sts
evenly along rib. 224 (232, 240, 252,
264, 268) sts.
Row 1: * P2, k2, rep from * to end.
1st row sets rib.
Work 3 rows more in rib.
Next Row: Rib to last 23 (23, 25, 25,
27, 27) sts, cast off 2 sts, rib 16 (16,
18, 18, 20, 20), cast off 2 sts, rib 1.
Next Row: Rib 2, cast on 2 sts, rib 17
(17, 19, 19, 21, 21) cast on 2 sts,
rib to end.
Work 4 rows more in rib.
Cast off in rib.
MAKING UP
Fold sleeves in half lengthways, then
placing folds to shoulder seams, sew
sleeves in position. Join side and sleeve
seams. Sew 47 (47, 51, 51, 55, 55)
cast on sts of border to side edges of
collar, reversing sewing for turnback.
Sew on pockets. Sew on buttons. Pin
out garment to the measurement given.
Cover with damp cloths and leave until
dry. See ball band for washing and
further care instructions.
Escape Jacket continued.
