Grand Crocus Knitting Pattern: Top-Down Seamless Sweater with Detailed Instructions and Techniques

GRAND CROCUS

1 - GRAND CROCUS

1.1 - SIZE

1.3 - GAUGE

XS, [S, M1, M2, L1], (L2, XL, 2XL, 3XL) for a finished bust of 83, [88, 93, 98, 103], (108, 116, 126, 136) cm / 32.5, [34.5, 36.5, 38.5, 40.5], (42.5, 45.5, 49.5, 53.5) inches. 24 stitches and 31 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch with the largest needle.

1.4 - MATERIALS

1.2 - YARNS

1200,[1260,1325,1425,1510], (1590,1725,1890,2030) yards of a fingering or sport yarn which has the right gauge. For example Naturally Soft Merino by MillaMia or Primo Sport by The Plucky Knitter Circular needles suggested size: 3.5 mm/Us#5 & 3.25 mm/US#4 ·4 markers ·5 buttons 12 mm (%2 ") Tapestry needle

2 - NOTES ON THE PULLOVER

This sweater is knit from the top down, with seamless construction. We begin by casting on stitches for the back to form the neckline and the beginning of the back pattern. Then we pick up and knit stitches for each shoulder to form the beginning of the front neckline. After a few rows, we pick up and knit stitches for the sleeve caps, and knit the sleeves together with the body. The top of the sweater is knit back and forth to form the placket and the front round neckline. Sleeve caps are knitted together with the top of the sweater, with increases every 2 rows, reaching the separation of the body and sleeves. Sleeve stitches are placed on waste yarn and the bottom of the body is knit up to the lower edge ribbing. Sleeves are then knit in the round with an elbow patch and ended with a ribbing border. We then pick up and knit stitches for the button band, on each side of the opening and we end with an I-Cord edge around the neckline. In “Techniques", there is a step by step photo tutorial for the sweater top construction. Each step of the construction is indicated in the pattern, with a number, included in the "Techniques" pattern, for example Step 1. Nota: for short rows, when it's indicated < k to the wrapped stitch 》, you have to stop just before the wrapped st. The next stitch (k or p) should be knitted with the wrap, to close the hole of the short row.

3 - FINISHED SIZES

In order to have a sweater with a good fit at shoulders and armholes, the size should be taken based on the back shoulder span measure. Once the size is selected, you have to compare the intended bust size with yours. If the two correspond roughly (less than 5 cm), you can knit this size without asking more questions. If your bust size is smaller, you will have a little more ease than expected. You decide if that bothers you or not. If your bust size is larger, you will consider adjusting the pattern to take account of this difference. The adjustment method is in the "Techniques" document, accompanying this pattern. If you don't want to change the pattern, choose the size according to your bust, this will give a more loose sweater fit than expected at the shoulders and armholes.

4 - GLOSSARY AND TECHNIQUES

The different techniques used in this pattern (increases, short rows, one row buttonhole, knitted cast on, I-cord border) are detailed in the “Techniques" document, accompanying this pattern, with photos. yo: yarn over M1L: make one left, on RS. M1Lp: make one left, on Ws. MiR: make one right, on RS. M1Rp: make one right, on WS. k: knit p: purl st: stitch m: marker MBR: marker for the beginning of round pm: place marker sm: slip marker rm: remove marker RS: right side ws: wrong side ·k2tog:knit 2 stitches together · ssk: slip 2 stitches knitwise, one at a time. Knit them together through back loop. w&t: wrap & turn. Method to create a short row, see “"Techniques" document.

5.1 - BACK (FLAT)

5.2 - ELBOW (IN THE ROUND)

R1 (RS): k to end R2 (WS): \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\* R3 (RS): k to end R4 (Ws): \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\* R1: \*k2, yo, k2, pass the yo over the 2 knit sts\* R2: k to end R3: \*yo, k2, pass the yo over the 2 knit sts, k2\* R4: k to end

6 - INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 - BACK

Cast on 80, [84, 84, 88, 92], (96, 100, 108, 112) sts, keeping 11, [11, 12, 12.5, 12.5], (13.5, 13.5, 16.5, 16.5) yd of yarn for the right front, with a knitted cast on, so that the tail is left at the beginning of the cast on. Roll the tail yarn into a small ball, which will be used later.

6.1.1 - Left shoulder

. For sizes Xs, S, M1, L2, XL: R1: knit 22, [22, 22, -, -], (26, 26, , -) sts, w&t. R2: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* one more time, w&t. R3: k to wrapped st., kl, w&t. R4: p1, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 3 more times, w&t. R5-R7-R9:aSR3 R6: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* to the end. R8: p3, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* to 2 sts before end, p2 R10: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* to 2 sts before end, p2

For sizes M2, L1:

R1: knit -, [-, -, 24, 24], (-, -, -, -) sts, w&t. R2: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* one more time, w&t. R3: k to wrapped st., k1, w&t. R4: p1, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 3 more times, w&t. R5-R7-R9:aSR3 R6: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* to 2 sts before end, p2 R8: p3, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* to end. R10: p2, \*yo, p2, pass the yo overthe 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* to 2 sts before end, p2

·For sizes 2XL, 3XL:

R1: knit -, [, -, -, -], (-, -, 30, 30) sts, w&t. R2: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* one more time, p2, w&t. R3: k to wrapped st., k1, w&t. R4: p1, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 4 more times, w&t. R5-R7-R9:aSR3 R6: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* to end. R8: p3, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* to 2 sts before end, p2 R10: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* to 2 sts before end, p2

6.1.2 - Right shoulder

. For sizes xs, S, M1:

R1: k to 14 sts before end, w&t. R2: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* one more time, w&t. R3 :kto 6 sts before end, w&t. R4: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 3 more times, p1, w&t. R5-R7-R9:kto end. R6: p2, \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* 4 more times, p2, w&t. R8: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* 5 more times, p1, w&t. R10: p2, \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\*5 more times, w&t. R11: kto end.

·For sizes M2, L1:

R1:kto 16 sts before end, w&t. R2: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* one more time, w&t. R3 : kto 8 sts before end, w&t. R4: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 3 more times, p1, w&t. R5-R7-R9:kto end. R6: p2, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 5 more times, w&t. R8: p2, \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\*5 more times, p1, w&t R10: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* 6 more times, w&t. R11:k to end.

·For sizes L2, XL:

R1: k to 18 sts before end, w&t. R2: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* one more time, w&t. R3 : kto 10 sts before end, w&t. R4: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 3 more times, p1, w&t. R5-R7-R9: k to end. R6: p2,\*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* 5 more times, p2, w&t. R8: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\* 6 more times, p1, w&t. R10: p2, \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*, repeat \*\*6 more times, w&t. R11:k to end.

·For sizes 2XL, 3XL:

R1: k to 20 sts before end, w&t. R3 : k to 10 sts before end, w&t. R4: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 4 more times, pl, w&t. R5-R7-R9: k to end. R8: \*p2, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts\*,repeat \*\* 7 more times, pl, w&t. 3....ainsi que dans la maille de I'aiguille gauche. R1l: k to end.

6.1.3 - Back

Work 5,[5,7,7, 7], (7,7, 9, 9) more rows, maintaining the pattern on each Ws row, with 2 sts in stockinette st on each side, ending with a WS row. Place sts on holder, cut the yarn.

6.2.1 - Right shoulder

Using the tail of the yarn left from the C0, pick up and knit 22, [22, 22, 24, 24], (26, 26, 30, 30) sts along the cast on edge, beginning at the outside of the pullover (side of right sleeve). Step4 R1: purl 8,[8,8,8, 8], (8, 8, 10, 10) sts, w&t R2: k to end. R3: purl 16,[16,16, 16, 16], (16,16,20,20) sts, w&t R4: as R2 R5: p to end. Step5 Work 10,[10, 12, 12, 12],(12, 12, 14, 14) more rows in stockinette stitch, ending with a WS row. Place sts on holder and cut the yarn Step6

6.2.2 - Left shoulder

With the main ball of yarn, pick up and knit 22, [22,22, 24, 24], (26, 26, 30, 30) sts along the cast on edge, beginning with the neckline side and ending with the sleeve side. Count the sts from the outside, this will tell youchere to pick up the first. Step 7 R1: p to end. R2: knit 8, [8, 8, 8, 8], (8, 8, 10, 10) sts, w&t. R3: p to end. R4: knit 16, [16, 16, 16, 16], (16, 16,20,20) sts, w&t. R5: p to end. R6: k to end. Work 9, [9, 11, 11, 11],(11, 11, 13, 13) more rows in stockinette st, ending with a WS row. Don't cut the yarn!

6.3- JUNCTION WITH THE SLEEVE CAPS

Next Rs row: k to 1 st before end, pm, k1, pick up and knit 16, [16, 16, 16, 20], (20, 20, 24, 24) sts for the left sleeve, place sts on hold for back on needle, kl, pm, kto 1 st before end, pm, k1, pick up and knit 16, [16, 16, 16, 20], (20, 20, 24, 24) sts for the right sleeve, place sts on hold for right front, k1, pm, k to end. Etapes9,10,11,12 Next ws row: p to end, maintaining the pattern on the back (with 1 st in stockinette st on each side). Stitch count: 156, [160, 160, 168, 180], (188, 192, 216, 220) sts

6.4-ARMHOLE BEGINNING AND FRONT NECKLINE

The pattern on the back stops at 2/3 of the height of armhole, or 34, [36, 38, 38, 40], (42, 42, 46, 48) rows from the cast on, counting rows on the armhole side (don't take short rows into account). From then, the back is worked in stockinette st. Stop in time!

6.4.1 - Increases for neckline (every 4 rows) and sleeves (every 2 rows)

R1: k2, MiL, kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, MiR, sm, kto m, sm, MiL, kto m, MiR, sm, kto2sts before end, Mir, k2. R2: p to end. R3: kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, MiR, sm, kto m, sm, MiL, kto m, M1R, sm, kto end. R4: as R2. Work these 4 rows a total of 2 times.

6.4.2 - Increases for neckline (every 2 rows) and sleeves (every 2 rows)

R1: k2, Mil, kto m, sm, MiL, kto m, M1R, sm, kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, M1R, sm, kto 2 sts before end, MiR, k2. R2: p to end. Work these 2 rows a total of3, [4, 4, 6, 5], (5, 8, 6, 5) times.

crease for neckline (every rows) and sleeves (every 2 rows)

R1: k2, Mil, kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, M1R, sm, kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, M1R, sm, kto 2 sts before end, Mir, k2. R2: p2, M1Rp, p to 2 sts before end, M1Lp, p2. Work these 2 rows a total of2, [2, 2, 1, 2], (2, 1,2, 3) times.

6.4.4 - Central increases

At the end of the last RS row, C0 7, [8, 8, 8, 9], (9, 10, 10, 11)sts. Turn the work. RS row: kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, M1R, sm, kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, M1R, sm, kto end. At the end of the WS row, C0 7, [8, 8, 8, 9], (9, 10, 10, 10) sts. Turn the work. WS row: p to end.

Stitch count: 228, [240, 240, 252, 268], (276, 292, 312, 320) sts

6.5 - ARMHOLES END

6.5.1 - Increase for sleeves (every 2 rows)

R1: kto m, sm, Mil, kto m, M1R, sm, kto m, sm, M1l, kto m, M1R, sm, kto end. R2: p to end. Work R1&R2 a total of 4, [4,2,2, 2], (3, 0, 1, 1) times.

6.5.2 - Increase for sleeves and body (every 2 rows)

R3: kto 1 st before m, M1R, kl, sm, Mil, kto m, MiR, sm, kl, M1L, kto 1 st before m, M1R, kl, sm, MiL, kto m, M1R, sm, k1, M1L, k to end. Work R3&R4 a total of 6, [6, 8, 8, 9], (9, 11, 12, 14) times. Stitch count: 292, [304, 312, 324, 348], (360, 380, 412, 436) sts

6.6 - SEPARATION BODY/ SLEEVES

RS row: knit 24, [26, 27,29, 30], (32, 34, 37, 40) sts, pm, kto m, rm, put sleeves sts on waste yarn, CO 10, [12, 14, 16, 16], (18, 20,22, 26) sts, rm, knit 28, [29, 30, 31, 33], (34, 36, 39, 41) sts, pm, knit 34, [36, 38,40, 42], (44,48, 52, 56) sts, pm, k to m, rm, put sleeve sts on waste yarn, C0 10, [12, 14, 16, 16], (18, 20, 22, 26) sts, rm, knit 18, [19 ,19, 20, 21], (22, 23, 25, 26) sts, pm, k to end. Stitch count: 196, [208, 220, 232, 244], (256, 276, 300, 324) sts

6.7 - BODY

Work 15,[11, 11, 11, 15], (11, 15, 15, 11) rows in stockinette stitch.

6.7.1 - Decreases for waist

Decrease row: \*k to m, sm, k2tog, k to 2 sts before m, ssk, sm, repeat from \* one more time, k to end. Repeat this decrease row every 6 rows a total of 7, [8, 8, 9, 8], (9, 9, 9, 10) times. Stitch count: 172, [180, 192, 200, 216], (224, 244, 268, 288) sts At the same time, at 10, [10, 10, 12, 12], (12, 14, 14, 14) cm from the separation between the body and sleeves, join in the round: at the end of a RS row, CO 4 sts, pMBR and join in the round. After the last decrease row, work 12, [8, 8, 8, 12], (8, 12, 12, 8) rounds. Your waist is at the middle of these rounds. Ajust the length by knitting more or less rounds to have the waist at the right place.

6.7.2 - Increases for hips

Increase row: \*k to m, sm, M1l, k to m, M1R, sm, repeat from \* one more time, kto end. Repeat this decrease row every 8, [6, 6, 6, 6], (6, 6, 6, 6) rounds a total of 8, [9, 9, 10, 9], (10, 10, 10, 10) times. Stitch count: 204, [216, 228, 240, 252], (264, 284, 308, 328) sts Knit in stockinette stitch until work measures 38, [38, 38, 40, 40], (40, 42, 42, 42) cm from armhole separation, or 5 Cm before desired length. Remove MBR, kto m, rm, knit 24, [25, 27, 29, 30], (32, 34, 37, 39) sts, pMBR. On the next round, remove all markers exceptMBR. With smallest needles, work 5 cm in 2x2 ribing: \*k2, p2\*. Bind off loosely in pattern

6.8 - SLEEVES

Both sleeves are knit the same way, in the round with circular needles or double-pointed needles: With largest needles, pick up sts on hold for the right sleeve. Starting at the center of the underarm, pick up and knit 5, [6, 7, 8, 8], (9, 10, 11, 13) sts, knit sleeve stitches, pick up and knit 5, [6, 7, 8, 8],(9, 10, 11, 13) sts, pMBR. Join in the round and knit 3 rounds. Place a marker (to position the beginning of the elbow patch) 8, [10, 9, 11, 13], (14, 16, 19, 21) sts after the MBR. Stitch count: 68, [72, 74, 78, 84], (88, 92, 100, 108) sts. Begindecreases: Decrease round: k1, k2tog, k to 3 sts before MBR, ssk, k1. Repeat this decrease round every 14, [11, 12, 10, 8], (8, 7, 6, 6) rounds, a total of 10, [12, 11, 13, 16], (16, 18, 20, 22) times. Stitch count: 48, [48, 52, 52, 52],(56, 56, 60, 64) sts. At the same time, begin the elbow patch after knitting a total of 13,5 cm from armhole, or 42 rows, or 6.5 cm before the point of your elbow. The pattern of the elbow patch is knitted after the marker positioned before. It's knitted on 26 sts and 42 rows.

yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts knit Repeat these 4 rows a total of 7 times. in stockinette stitch until the sleeve measures 43 cm from armhole or5 cm before desired lengt With smallest needles, work 5 cm in 2x2 ribbing : \*k2, p2\* Bin off loosely in pattern. Work the left sleeve symmetrically, positioning the elbow patch marker 34, [36, 39, 41, 45],(48, 50, 55, 61) sts after theMBR.

6.9- BUTTON BAND

6.9.1 - Left side, for buttons

Along the left side of the slit, beginning from top with smallest needles, pick up and knit 2 sts for every 3 rows, having a number of stitches divisible by 4. R1 (WS): p3, \*k2, p2\*, repeat \*\* to 1 st before end, p1. Work 6 more rows in 2x2 ribbing, with one edge stitch on each side. Bind offloosely in pattern.

6.9.2 - Right side, with buttonholes

Along the right side of the slit, starting from bottom with smallest needles, pick up and knit the same number of stitches as for the first side. R1 (WS): p3, \*k2, p2\*, repeat \*\* to 1 st before end, p1. Work 2 more rows in 2x2 ribbing, with one edge stitch on each side. On next WS row, mark the placement of the 5 buttonholes with waste yarn or markers. Work in pattern to the first buttonhole marker, work a "one row buttonhole" on 3 stitches (see tutorial). Continue in the same way until the end oftherow. Work 3 more rows in 2x2 ribbing. Bind off loosely in pattern. Keep the last stitch on right needle, without cutting the yarn. We're going to create an I-Cord border around the neckline. The ratio of picked up sts is 3 sts for 4 on rounded and vertical parts (sides of front neckline) and 1 st for every st for horizontal parts (centers of back and front neckline). Withthe largest needles: CO 2 sts after the last st. Slip the 3 sts from right needle to left needle. \* k2, slip next st, yo. Pick up and knit 1 st in neckline. Pass the slipped stitch and the yo over the picked up stitch. Slip the 3 sts from right needle to left needle. Repeat from \* until the end. Knit the last 3 sts together. Cut the yarn.

6.10 - FINISHING

Weave in ends, sew on buttons and button band and block to measurements.

7 - ELBOW PATCH

R1: k8, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*,repeat \*\* 2 more times, k6. Even rows: k to end. R3: 6 m. end., \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 3 more times, k4. R5: 4 m. end., \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 4 more times, k2 R7: k2, \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 5 more times. R9: \*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*, repeat \*\* 5 more times, yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts R11: k2,\*yo, p2, pass the yo over the 2 purl sts, p2\*,repeat \* 5 more times. Work R9 to R12 6 more times. R37: as R5 R39:asR3 R41: as R1