Brown Sheep Company, Inc.
Lacg Leaf Cardigan
Designed exclusively for Brown Sheep Company by E. J. Slayton
SIZE
Woman's small(medium, large, extra-large) Instructions are given for smallest size, with larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. Model shown in size small. FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 36 (42, 46, 50)" Length: 241%2"
MATERIALS
· Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece, 80% cotton/20% Merino wool (100g/215 yds per skein): 5 (5, 6, 6) skeins #CW375 Rue Size 5 (3.75mm) needles or size needed to obtain gauge Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook 2" heart clasp from Schoolhouse Press
GAUGE
16 sts x 26 rows = 4" in Lace Leaf pat 1 pat rep (9 sts x 16 rows) = %2" To save time and ensure proper fit, take time to check gauge.
DESIGNER NOTES
Stitch count on chart does not remain constant. Pattern repeat increases from 9 to 15 stitches, then returns to original count on Row 17. Measure gauge over Rows 2-4. Instructions include 1 selvage stitch on each side which is not shown on chart. Work edge stitches in garter stitch. Work all increases and decreases 1 stitch in from edge. When working shaping, omit any full or half leaf that can't be completed; repeat Rows 2 and 3 over these stitches. To lengthen or shorten body, add or subtract 1 full pattern repeat.
BACK
Cast on 74 (84, 92, 102) sts. Beg and end with a WS row, knit 5 rows. Referring to chart for chosen size, work even in pat until back measures approx 16 (16, 1312, 1312)", ending with Row 1. Shape armholes Next row (Rs): Bind off 4 (6, 9, 11) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each enc every RS row 5 times--56 (62, 64, 70) sts. Work even in pat until armhole measures approx 7%2, (7%2, 10, 10)" above bound-off underarm sts, ending with Row 1 of chart. Shape shoulders Bind off 7 (8, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 6 (7, 7, 8) sts at beg of following 2 rows. Bind off remaining 30 (32, 34, 36) sts for back neck.
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 38 (43, 47, 52) sts. Beg and ending with a WS row, knit 5 rows. Referring to chart for chosen size, work even in pat until front measures same as back to armhole, end with a WS row.
Shape armhole
Next row (RS): Bind off 4 (6, 9, 11) sts, work to end of row. Dec 1 st at armhole edge every RS row 5 times-—29 (32, 33, 36)sts. Work even in pat until armhole measures approx 5 (5, 7%2, 7%2)" above bound-off underarm sts, ending with Row 17.
Shape neck
Next row (WS): Bind off 11 (12, 13, 14) sts, work to end of row. Dec 1 st at neck edge every RS row 5 times-13 (15, 15, 17) sts rem for shoulder. Work even in pat until front measures same as back above bound-off underarm sts, ending with a WS row.
Shape shoulders
Bind off at arm edge 7 (8, 8, 9) sts once, then 6 (7, 7, 8) sts once.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for left front, reversing pat placement and shaping by beg armhole shaping on a WS row, and neck shaping on a RSrow.
SLEEVES
Cast on 56 (56, 74, 74) sts. Beg and end with a WS row, knit 5rows. E. J. Slayton
Rows 1-33: Referring to chart for chosen size, work in pat at the same time inc 1 st each end every 6th row 4 times, working added sts into pat--64 (64, 82, 82) sts. Rows 34-42: Rep rows 2-10. Rows 43-52: Rep rows 11-17, then rows 2--4, at the same time dec 1 st each end every RS row 5 times-54 (54, 72, 72) sts. Bind off all sts purlwise on RS.
BORDERS
Sew shoulder seams. With crochet hook and RS facing, beg at bottom corner of right front, work 1 row of sc up right front, around neck and down left front, making sure to keep work flat; do not turn. Working from left to right, work 1 sc in each sc of previous row.
ASSEMBLY
Place a marker on each side of sleeve 1 (1%2, 2%, 2%)" below beg of first dec to denote underarm. Sew sleeves into armholes, matching underarm markers to first bound-off sts of body. Sew sleeve and side seams. Sew clasp at front neck. Block lightly. Technical Editor: Diane Zangl
