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USING A
When knitting an intricate
pattern such as lace, it’s helpful
to use a contrasting lifeline. To
do this, insert a thin length of
smooth cotton yarn through
all the stitches on your needle,
then carry on knitting without
catching the lifeline. Reposition
it after a correct pattern repeat.
If you make a mistake, simply
remove your needle and unravel
your work, then reinsert your
needle along the lifeline,
following it through the stitches.lifeline10, 9, 10, 10, 9), rep from * to last 2
(5, 8, 7, 4, 7, 7, 3, 6, 7) sts, m1, k to
end. 105 (111, 117, 125, 131, 137, 145,
151, 157, 165) sts **
£ Beg with a p row, work in st st
until work meas 51 (53, 54, 55,
57, 59, 61, 62, 63, 64) cm from
cast-on edge, ending after a
WS rowShape shoulders
£ Cast off 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6,
6) sts at beg of next 10 (6, 16, 10,
4, 16, 8, 4, 14, 8) rows
£ Cast off 4 (4, 0, 5, 5, 0, 6, 6, 7,
7) sts at beg of next 6 (10, 0, 6, 12,
0, 8, 12, 2, 8) rows. 51 (53, 53, 55,
55, 57, 57, 59, 59, 61) sts
Leave rem sts on holderFRONT
£ Work from ** to ** as for Back
£ Beg with a p row, work in st st
until Front has 38 (38, 38, 38, 40,
40, 40, 40, 40, 40) rows fewer
than Back to shoulder, ending
after a WS rowShape left side of keyhole
£ Next row (RS): k35 (37, 40, 43,
46, 49, 53, 55, 58, 61), turn
Leave rem sts on a holder
£ Next row (WS): p35 (37, 40, 43,
46, 49, 53, 55, 58, 61)
£ Next row: k to last four sts,
k2tog, k2. 34 (36, 39, 42, 45, 48,
52, 54, 57, 60) sts
£ Next row: pBACK
** Using 3.5mm needles, cast on
95 (101, 107, 113, 119, 125, 131, 137,
143, 149) sts
£ Work in garter st (k every row)
for 2cm
Change to 4mm needles and
work in patt as folls:
£ Row 1 (RS): k2 (0, 3, 1, 4, 2, 0,
3, 1, 4), work Row 1 of Lace patt
across next 91 (101, 101, 111, 111, 121,
131, 131, 141, 141) sts, k2 (0, 3, 1, 4,
2, 0, 3, 1, 4)
£ Row 2: p2 (0, 3, 1, 4, 2, 0, 3,
1, 4), work Row 2 of Lace patt
across next 91 (101, 101, 111, 111, 121,
131, 131, 141, 141) sts, p2 (0, 3, 1, 4,
2, 0, 3, 1, 4)
These two rows set position of
patt with edge sts in st st
£ Cont as set until work meas 38
(40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 45, 46,
46) cm from cast-on edge, ending
after a Row 8 or 16
£ Next row (RS, inc): k3 (6, 9, 7, 5,
8, 7, 4, 7, 7), * m1, k10 (10, 10, 9, 10,Start knitting here...
Feel close to nature as you don this leaf lattice top with a keyhole detail that you
don’t have to undo to slip it on. With it’s soft boxy shape and almost all-over design, this
comfortable sweater sits well over a plain dress or even just a cami. The pattern uses
easy stitches and is over 16 rows, so make use of stitch markers and a lifeline to
help keep track. A delicate sheen from the bamboo-cotton yarn highlights
the stitches, so block this garment to really show off your lacework!Leaf Lace
JUMPER
MEASUREMENTS & SIZES
Dress size (approx): 8 (10, 12, 14,
16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26)
To fit chest (cm): 81 (86, 91, 97,
102, 107, 112, 117, 122, 127)
Actual chest (cm): 93 (99, 105,
111, 117, 123, 129, 135, 141, 147)
Length to back of neck (cm): 56
(58, 59, 60, 62, 64, 66, 67, 68, 69)
Underarm sleeve length (cm): 37
(40, 40, 40, 40, 41, 41, 42, 42, 42)
KNIT KIT
Yarn: King Cole Bamboo Cotton
DK, shade 635 Lawn, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7,
7, 8, 8, 9, 9) 100g balls
Needles: 3.5mm straight, 4mm
straight, 3.5mm (100cm) circular
Stitch markers
Stitch holder
Button
Tapestry needle
TENSION SQUARE
n 20 sts x 32 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Lace pattern
n 4mm needles
n 22 sts x 30 rows
n 10cm x 10cm
n Stocking stitch
n 4mm needles
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
dec: on RS rows, work (k1, skpo)
at beg of row and (k2tog, k1) at
end of a row. On WS rows, work
(p1, p2tog) at beg of row, and
(p2tog tbl, p1) at end of row
FOR ABBREVIATIONS SEE PAGE 97ABOUT THE YARN
King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK is
a 50/50 blend of bamboo and
cotton for excellent stitch
definition and a wonderful drape.
Machine washable and ideal for
delicate skin, it costs £4.50 per
100g (230m) ball from
knitnottingham.co.uk
NEED AN ALTERNATIVE?
Rico Essentials Cotton DK is
100% mercerised cotton that is
smooth and easy to work with,
lending a soft sheen to your
make. It is a smaller ball so work
out the metreage you’ll need; a
50g (130m ball) costs £2.81 from
wisebadger.com
GO GREEN WITH JO ALLPORT’S LACY SWEATER
LACE PATTERN
Worked over ten sts plus one
£ Row 1 (RS): k3, * k2tog,
yfwd, k1, yfwd, skpo, k5, rep
from * to last eight sts, k2tog,
yfwd, k1, yfwd, skpo, k3
£ Row 2 and all WS rows: p
£ Row 3: k2, * k2tog, (k1, yfwd)
twice, k1, skpo, k3, rep from
* to last nine sts, k2tog, (k1,
yfwd) twice, k1, skpo, k2£ Row 5: k1, * k2tog, k2, yfwd,
k1, yfwd, k2, skpo, k1, rep from
* to last ten sts, k2tog, k2, yfwd,
k1, yfwd, k2, skpo, k1
£ Row 7: k2tog, * k3, yfwd, k1,
yfwd, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, rep
from * to last nine sts, k3, yfwd,
k1, yfwd, k3, skpo
£ Row 9: k1, * yfwd, skpo, k5,
k2tog, yfwd, k1, rep from
* to end£ Row 11: k1, * yfwd, k1, skpo,
k3, k2tog, k1, yfwd, k1, rep from
* to end
£ Row 13: k1, * yfwd, k2, skpo,
k1, k2tog, k2, yfwd, k1, rep from
* to end
£ Row 15: k1, * yfwd, k3, sl 1,
k2tog, psso, k3, yfwd, k1, rep
from * to end
£ Row 16: p
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