Size: M (38)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Stitches used and abbreviations: The indications in ( ) are the abbreviations used in the pattern. Needle (needle), Stitch (st), Row (row), Bind off (BO), Knit stitch: (k). Rib 2x2: k2, * p2, k2 *. Pattern stitch: follow chart.

Gauge – A 4 in (10 cm) square in pattern stitch following the chart with double strand and US 2.5 (3.0 mm) needles = 25 sts x 26 rows.

Instructions: Front and Back – Both are made alike. Using US 2.5 (3.0 mm) needles and double-stranded Cordonê yarn in Fern Green, cast on 110 sts and work in 2x2 rib. At 3.15 in (8 cm) from the beginning of the work, knit in pattern stitch following the chart. At 11 in (28 cm) from the beginning of the work, for the armholes bind off on each side every 2 rows: 3 sts and 2 sts (2 x). At 17.3 in (44 cm) from the beginning of the work, bind off. Sleeves – Using US 2.5 (3.0 mm) needles and double-stranded Cordonê yarn in Fern Green, cast on 75 sts and work in 2x2 rib. At 3.15 in (8 cm) from the beginning of the work, knit in pattern stitch following the chart. At 15.75 in (40 cm) from the beginning of the work, for the sleeve caps bind off on each side every 2 rows: 2 sts (16 x). At 20.5 in (52 cm) from the beginning of the work, bind off.

Finishing – Sew the shoulders for 4 in (10 cm) on each side, leaving the center 7 in (18 cm) open for the neckline. Set in the sleeves. Sew the sides and sleeves.

Designer by: Samara Varela