Let's Knit - UK (2020-04)

Taken from the popular title Plus Size Knits this jumper is attractive, flattering

and covers a range of sizes from a 97cm right up to a 142cm bust. Designed with

intermediate knitters in mind, it is the ideal garment to take you from winter into

spring. Featuring a comfortable neckline and decorative trim bands, this knit makes for

the perfect addition to your curve collection.

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TO MAKE UP
Weave in loose yarn ends and
steam block pieces to shape. Join
shoulder seams using back stitch
or mattress stitch

NECKBAND
£ Using 3.25mm needles and
with RS facing, pick up and knit
25 (25, 25, 26, 27, 27, 28, 28) sts
along Right front neck, k across 28
(28, 28, 28, 30, 30, 30, 30) sts on
holder, pick up and k 25 (25, 25,
26, 27, 27, 28, 28) sts along Left
front neck edge. 78 (78, 78, 80, 84,
84, 86, 86) sts
£ Work in rib as for Back for
five rows
£ Cast off loosely in rib

BUTTON BAND
£ Using 3.25mm needles and with
RS facing, pick up and k 108 (108,
108, 112, 112, 116, 116, 120) sts down
front edge
£ Work in rib as for Back for
five rows
£ Cast off loosely in rib

BUTTONHOLE BAND
£ Using 3.25mm needles and with
RS facing, pick up and k 108 (108,
108, 112, 112, 116, 116, 120) sts up
front edge
£ Row 1: [k1, p1] to end
£ Row 2 (RS): rib 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 5, 5,
7), [cast off two sts, patt until there
are 12 (12, 12, 12, 12, 13, 13, 13) sts
on RH needle after last cast-off]
seven times, cast off two sts,
rib to end
£ Row 3: rib 4 (4, 4, 6, 6, 4, 4, 6),
[cast on two sts, patt 12 (12, 12, 12,
12, 13, 13, 13)] seven times, cast on
two sts, rib 5
£ Work three more rows in rib
£ Cast off loosely in rib

LACE TRIM (make two)
Using 3.25mm needles, cast on
four sts
£ K one row
£ Row 1: k2, yfwd, k2. Five sts
£ Rows 2, 4 and 6: k to end
£ Row 3: k3, yfwd, k2. Six sts
£ Row 5: k2, yfwd, k2tog, yfwd, k2.
Seven sts
£ Row 7: k3, yfwd, k2tog, yfwd, k2.
Eight sts
£ Row 8: cast off four sts, k to end.
Four sts
£ Rep Rows 1-8 until trim fits along
front edge with a slight stretch
£ Cast off
Pin flat side of lace trim just behind
Buttonband and slip stitch in place.
Repeat for second side. Sew
on buttons to correspond with
buttonholes. Sew Sleeves into
armhole. Sew side and
Sleeve seams LK

THE STYLE

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SHAPINGSHAPING

Stylish

Round-Neck

SWEATER

ENJOY A SPLASH OF COLOUR WITH

THIS VIBRANT GARMENT

MEASUREMENTS & SIZES

Dress size (approx): 14-16 (18-20,

22-24, 26-28, 30-32)

To fit chest (cm): 97-102 (107-112,

117-122, 127-132, 137-142)

Actual chest (cm): 108 (116, 128,

140, 152)

Length (cm): 66 (67, 68, 69, 70)

Sleeve length: 45cm

KNIT KIT

Yarn: Phildar Lambswool, shade

Gold, 10 (10, 12, 13, 14) 50g balls

Needles: 2.25mm, 3mm

Tapestry needle

TENSION SQUARE

n 26 sts x 35 rows

n 10cm x 10cm

n Stocking stitch

n 3mm needles

FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97

ABOUT THE YARN

Phildar Lambswool is a

gorgeous blend of 51%

lambswool and 49% acrylic.

Incredibly soft and available

in a selection of classic shades,

this fibre costs £3.37 per

50g (134m) ball from

sunyarnstudio.etsy.com

“Due to the wide

neck and curved

bottom, this

garment is a

brilliant choice

for layered looks.

Why not pair it

with a turtle

neck or a blouse?”

LK Editorial Assistant,

Libby Loughnan