Doris Sweater
The skirt pieces are knit first (or as an alternative make the skirt in one piece - see Note at end of pattern) using a knitted-in I-cord at front vertical edges. The top is knitted from side to side using short rows to shape the front neckline. The left sleeve chevron edge is knitted separately to match cast on detail and not have the chevron droop in reverse. It is attached to the sleeve with kitchener stitch. After attaching bodice to skirt, the I-cord is continued around the neckline (applied I-cord). A frog closure is suggested; button or tie closure can also be used. Size 2X (3X) Finished bust size 52" (57") 10 (11) SK Cascade Cotton Rich DK (135 yd/sk=1350 (1485) (yds) Size8circularneedles Size 8 dpn (2) Size 6 circular needles or as needed to get gauge Gauge = 5.5 st 8 rows/in on size 6 needles in SS Metal frog Back Skirt (see Note at bottom for option to make skirt all in one piece) On size 8 needles, C0 127 (137) St using cable cast on method. K2rows. Startchevron pattern Row 1 (RS) SI 1 K2(1), \*K1, YO, K4, Sl1 K2Tog PSSO, K4, YO\* 10 (11) times, K4(3). Row 2 (WS) Sl 1 and then Purl all stitches. Repeat rows 1-2 until work measures 10 inches (about 28 repeats). K 1 row. Last row, bind off.
Left Front Skirt
On size 8 needles, C0 70 (77) St using cable cast on method. K 1row, slipping last 3 stitches purlwise wyb. Next rowknit Startchevronpattern Row 1 (RS) Sl 1 K2(0), \*K1, YO, K4, Sl1 K2Tog PSSO, K4, YO\* 5 (6) times, K4(1), SI 3 purlwise wyb. Row 2 (Ws) Purl all stitches. Repeat rows 1-2 until work measures 10 inches (about 28 repeats - match back). K 1 row. Last row, place 3 stitches on holder or scrap yarn. Bind off 67 (74) st.
Right Front Skirt
On size 8 needles, CO 70 (77) St using cable cast on method. K 1 row. K1 row, slipping last 3 stitches purlwise. Start chevron pattern Row 1 (RS) K6 (3), \*K1, YO, K4, Sl1 K2Tog PSSO, K4, YO\* 5 (6) times, K4 (2). Row 2 (Ws) Sl 1, P 66 (73), sl 3 purlwise. Repeat rows 1-2 until work measures 10 inches (about 28 repeats - match back). K 1 row. Last row, bind off 67 (74) st. Place 3 stitches on holder or scrap yarn. Do not break yarn. Bodice and Sleeves are knitted side to side in one piece starting at right sleeve On size 8 needles, CO 103 St using cable cast on method. K 2 rows. Start chevron pattern at right sleeve Row 1 (RS) Sl 1, K3, \*K1, YO, K4, SI1 K2Tog PSSO, K4, YO\* 8 times, K4. Row 2 (Ws) Sl 1 and then P rem st. Repeat rows 1-2 four times. Switch to size 6 needles. (RS) SI 1 K1, M1L, K5, \*M1R, K5, M1L, K7\* 7 times, M1R, K5, M1L, K5 M1R, K2 (18 st inc. 121 st). Continue in SS until work measures 6 inches. Cast on 22 stitches at beginning of next two rows using backward loop method, 165 st. Continue in SS until work measures 8-5/8" (9-5/8") from cast on edge finishing on a WS row. (note that this dimension does not match schematic as schematic includes applied i-cord added later) Shape right front bodice Row 1 (RS) Sl 1 K77, WT (back stitches remain on needle and are not worked at this time-they may be placed on a holder or scrap yarn if that's more comfortable for you) Row 2 and all even numbered rows, Sl 1 and P all st to end of row Row 3 Sl 1, K72, WT. (wrap and turn) Row 5 Sl 1 K67, WT. Row 7 Sl 1 K62, WT. Row 9 Sl 1 k57, WT. Row 11 Sl 1 K52, WT. Row 13 Sl1 K47 (48), WT. Row 15 Sl1 K42 (44), WT. Row 17 SI 1 K37 (40), WT. Row 19 Sl 1 K33 (36), WT. Row 21 SI 1 K29 (32), WT. Row 23 Sl 1 K25 (28), WT. Row 25 Sl 1 K21 (24), WT. Row 27 Sl 1 K17 (20), WT. Row 29 Sl 1 K13 (16), WT. Row 31 Sl1 K9 (12), WT. Row 33 Sl1 K5 (8), WT. Row 35 B0 85, picking up wraps as you go. Knit to end of row. (80 st. remain. Right front bodice is complete) for size 3X only Row 35 Sl1 K4, WT. Row 37 B0 85, picking up wraps as you go. Knit to end of row. (80 st. remain. Right front bodice is complete) for all sizes Purl next row (slipping 1"t st). Shape back neck Row 1(Rs) Sl 1, K1, SSK, K to end of row. Row 2 Sl 1, P to end of row. Repeat Rows 1-2 eight (8) times (72 st). Continue in SS for 32 (36)rows. Next row (Rs) Sl 1, K1, M1, K to end of row. Next row Sl 1, P to end of row. Repeat Rows A-B eight (8) times (80 st). At end of eighth WS row, cast on 85 St using backward loop method. Shape left front bodice Row 1 Sl 1, K5 (4), WT. Row 2 and all even numbered rows, Sl 1 P to end of row. Row 3 Sl 1, K9 (8), picking up wrapped stitch as you go, WT. Continue in pattern, reversing shaping as done for right front until left front matches right front width Left sleeve Bind off 22 St at beginning of next two rows (121 st). Continue in SS until left sleeve match right sleeve length minus chevron pattern + 2 rows. Set work aside. Make sleeve edge as for right sleeve (remember to start on size 8 needles) through increase row. Join sleeve chevron hem piece to main sleeve piece with kitchener stitch.
Finishing
Using steam iron on wrong side, lightly press work to even it out and flatten "cups" on chevron points. Join tops to bottoms, leaving the three I-cord stitches out at left front and right front skirts. At right front, place three remaining stitches from right front skirt onto size 8 DPN and continue attached I-cord edging up right front bodice, around neck and down left front bodice. At left side, attach upper l-cord to lower I-cord w/ kitchener stitch. Sew sleeve and side seams. Weave in ends. Attach frog or preferred closure. Note: If desired, the skirt can be knit all as one piece. CO 265 (288) and K 2 rows, slipping last 3 stitches of second row. Starting on RS front, K6, make 21 (23) Chevron repeats, K4, sl3 purlwise. WS, purl to end of row, slipping last three stitches purlwise. Repeat these 2 rows for 10", approximately 28 repeats. Knit one row, slipping last 3 stitches purlwise. Last row, place 3 st. on scrap yarn. Bind off to last three stitches, placing them on scrap yarn. Do not break yarn as it will be used to make attached I-cord on bodiceedge.
