Christmas Gifts Hat

Hey fellow knitters! After my last post, Christmas Angel Hat, I decided that I definitely had to make a few other Christmas-themed hats while I still had time and inspiration. I was on a roll, so I made a couple for my niece and another one that I gifted to my in-laws. I will be posting both designs if I can as soon as possible. As for today's hat, the main feature is a row of gift boxes wrapped in colorful ribbon with a bow on top. During the design stage, I tried my best to make the details of the gift box look distinguishable yet easy to knit. You can find a thorough guide, with easy and neat steps on how to knit this hat in my tutorial video posted down below in the instructions section. If you get to make this hat, please share some pictures with me, I would love to see your work! I wish you all a merry holidays' season.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Burcum Klasik, 100% acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 230 yards (210 m), in the following colors: grey (21): 1 skein, red (106): 1 skein, and yellow (216): 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm) and US 9 (5.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 9 (5.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S: head circumference = 20" (53 cm), height = 7" (18 cm). 
• Size M: head circumference = 22" (56 cm), height = 7.5" (19 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 23" (58.5 cm), height = 8" (20.5 cm).

Gauge: 16 sts and 20 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Yardage: 

• Size S: 137- 139 yards (125- 127 m).
• Size M: 147- 149 yards (135- 137 m).
• Size L: 159- 161 yards (145- 147 m), approx.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.

Instructions:

With grey yarn and size US 8 (5 mm) circular knitting needles, cast on 80 (88, 96) sts. Join in the round. 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, knit one round, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round 8 times. Switch to size US 9 (5.5 mm) circular knitting needles, then work as follows:

Knit 3 (5, 7) rounds. Bind red and yellow yarns, work gift boxes chart. with grey yarn knit 2 rounds. 

Bow rounds:

With yellow yarn work as follows:

Round 1: sl st 1 purlwise, insert needle into the yellow st of round 5 of the gift box, yo, pull out the needle with the yo, yo, sl st 4 purlwise, insert needle into the same yellow st of the gift box, yo, pull out the needle with the yo, yo, sl st 3 purlwise, repeat to end.

With gray yarn:

Round 2: k 1, *(knit the yo, yo, k 1 together through back loops), k 3, repeat from * to last 5 sts, (knit the yo, yo, k 1 together through back loops), k 2.

With grey yarn knit 2 rounds. 

Dot rounds:

With grey and red yarn knit next round as follows: 

Dots round 1: with grey k 3, with red k 1, repeat to end. With grey yarn knit 3 rounds.

With gray and yellow yarn knit next round as follows: 

Dots round 2: with grey k 1, with yellow k 1, with gray k 2, repeat to end, cut yellow yarn. With grey yarn knit 1 round.

Decreasing rounds:

Note: k the ssk st through back loop.

Round 1: ssk, k 6, repeat to end. [70 (77, 84) sts]

Round 2: k to end.

With grey and red yarn, work next round:

Round 3: with grey ssk, with red k 1, with grey k 2, with red k 1, with grey k 1, repeat to end, cut red yarn. [60 (66, 72) sts]

Round 4: k to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 4, repeat to end. [50 (55, 60) sts]

Change to DPNs needles

Round 6: k to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 3, repeat to end. [40 (44, 48) sts]

Round 8: k to end.

Round 9: ssk, k 2, repeat to end. [30 (33, 36) sts]

Size S:

Round 10: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Round 11: ssk, repeat to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

Size M:

Round 10: k to end

Round 11: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (22 sts)

Round 12: ssk, repeat to end. (11 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

Size L:

Round 10: k to end

Round 11: ssk, k 1, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 12: k to end.

Round 13: ssk, repeat to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends.

With red and yellow yarn, make a 2.5" (6 cm) diameter pompom and fix it tight on top.

Check out some of my other Christmas designs! 

Christmas Snow Shawl	Christmas Lights Hat	Christmas Hat and Tree Granny Squares	Candy Cane Beanie	Christmas Holly Scarf

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Christmas Angel Hat

Greetings Knitters! My projects for this year’s holiday season will mainly be headwear, as I'm trying to post as many of them as I can before the end of the year. My first design is this hat, which has a fair isle white angel and snowflakes pattern that me and my daughter came up with, using white, green, and red yarn. It is simple and easy to make, and should suits most adult head sizes, hopefully. You will notice that I have included two angle pattern charts to accommodate the difference in hat sizes. If you wish to make this hat for your little ones, please let me know, and if there is enough interest, I'll work on making a smaller angel pattern with instructions. 

Update: upon request, instruction for Size Preemie have been added on May 7, 2022.

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: NAKO Elit Baby, 100% premium anti-pilling acrylic, 3.5 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the following colors and quantities: green 5956 (1 skein), white 208 (1 skein), and red 298 (1 skein).
• Circular knitting needles, 16" (40 cm) long, size US 6 (4 mm) and US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• For Size Preemie only: double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.
• Ring stitch marker.

Sizes and measurements: 

• Size S: head circumference = 20" (53 cm), height = 7" (18 cm). 
• Size M/L: head circumference = 24" (61 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).
• Size Preemie: head circumference = 10" (25 cm), height = 4.5" (11 cm).

Yardage: 

• Size S: 120- 122 yards (110 - 112 m).
• Size M/L: 153- 155 yards (140 - 142 m).
• Size Preemie: 44- 46 yards (40 - 42 m), approx.

Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rounds = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the two slipped stitches together through back loops.

Instructions for Size S and Size M/L:

With green yarn, cast on 80 (100) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, knit one round, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round eight times. Purl one round. With green, red, and white yarn work the chart: 

Cut red and white yarn. With green yarn knit one round.

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: k 6 (8), ssk, repeat to end. [70 (90) sts]

Round 2 and every even numbered round: k to end 

Round 3: k 5 (7), ssk, repeat to end. [60 (80) sts]

Round 5: k 4 (6), ssk, repeat to end. [50 (70) sts]

Round 7: k 3 (5), ssk, repeat to end. [40 (60) sts]

Round 9: k 2 (4), ssk, repeat to end. [30 (50) sts]

Round 11: k 1 (3), ssk, repeat to end. [20 (40) sts]

For size S:

Round 13: ssk, repeat to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

For size M/L:

Round 13: k 2, ssk, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 15: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. (20 sts)

Round 17: ssk, repeat to end. (10 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Instructions for size Preemie:

With green yarn and size US 8 (5 mm) DPNs, cast on 48 sts. Join in the round. Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, then work as follows:

Rib round: k 3, p 1, repeat to end.

Repeat the rib round three times. Purl one round. With green, red, and white yarn work the chart: 

Cut red and white yarn. With green yarn work as follows:

Decreasing rounds:

Round 1: k 6, ssk, repeat to end. (42 sts)

Round 2: k to end. 

Round 3: k 5, ssk, repeat to end. (36 sts)

Round 4: k to end.

Round 5: k 4, ssk, repeat to end. (30 sts)

Round 6: k to end.

Round 7: k 3, ssk, repeat to end. (24 sts)

Round 8: k 2, ssk, repeat to end. (18 sts)

Round 9: k 1, ssk, repeat to end. (12 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a 6" (15 cm) long yarn tail, pull it through all sts and tighten together. Weave in loose ends.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Field at Dawn Cowl

Hello everyone! Cowls are fun to make, They can be made in many shapes to warm your neck and add a touch of elegance to your outfit. This cowl I made with cotton yarn knits up quick and has a lovely pattern design that resembles a field of barley spikes. It is simple and the size can be adjusted by adding 17 sts of one pattern. 

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Kartopu Baby Natural Cotton, 51% acrylic, 49% cotton, 3.53 oz (100 g), 219 yards (200 m), in the color K6259: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Ring stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 6" (15 cm), circumference = 30" (76 cm), approx.

Yardage: 162 - 164 yards (148 - 150 m), approx.

Gauge: 18 sts and 28 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.

• sts: stitches.

• k: knit. 

• yo: yarn over.

• k3tog: knit 3 sts together.

• sssk: slip, slip, slip, knit the 3 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 170 sts, Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 

Put a ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds, purl one round, then work as follows:

Round 1: (k 1, k3tog, k 4, yo, k 1, yo, k 8), repeat between () to end.

Round 2 and every even number round: k to end.

Round 3: (k 1, k3tog, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 9), repeat between () to end.

Round 5: (k 1, k3tog, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 10), repeat between () to end.

Round 7: (k 1, k3tog, k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 9: (k 10, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 11: (k 11, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 13: (k 1, k3tog, k 4, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, sssk), repeat between () to end.

Round 14: k to end.

Repeat rounds (3- 14) once more, repeat rounds (3- 12) once, then work as follows:

Round 15: (k 12, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, sssk), 

Round 16: repeat round 2.

Bind off all sts purlwise in a stretchy method. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Weave in loose ends and block well.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Azure Shoreline Shawlette

Hello my fellow knitters! Each time I say "Enough! this is the last time I use ombre yarn", I find myself buying a new skein on my next visit to the store. But I have to give to ombre yarn; when used in the right way, a color gradient does give your knitted piece a unique and eye-catching look. In addition, you don't have to choose an intricate pattern, you can just pair a few skeins of ombre yarn with a simple pattern and it would still turn out stunning. With all that in mind I designed this shawlette, it is very simple, with an eight-row general pattern that repeats over and over. You can even turn it into a full-sized shawl by repeating the general pattern as many times as you want until you achieve the desired size. Just keep in mind that you might need a larger skein of ombre yarn to get there. So, give this one a go and let me know how it turns out for you, I am sure it will be the perfect handmade present for the upcoming holidays this winter. I wish you the happiest times knitting and preparing nice gifts for your family and friends! 

Skill level: Easy

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize Superlana Midi Ombre Batik, 25% wool, 75% acrylic, 10.58 oz (300 g), 557 yards (510 m), in the color 7275: 1 skein.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 10 (6 mm). 
• Ring stitch markers.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 29" (74 cm), length = 58.25" (148 cm), approx.

Yardage: 552 - 557 yards (505 - 510 m), approx.

Gauge: 14 sts and 21 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• s2s1ktog: slip two sts as if to knit them together, slip the third one knit-wise, knit the three sts together through back loops (centered double decrease). You can watch my tutorial video below to learn how to knit this stitch:

Instructions:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 7 rows, turn work 90 degrees clockwise, pick up 1 st out of each purl row side (3 sts in total), turn work 90 degrees clockwise again, pick up 3 sts from bottom. (9 sts)

You can also watch this video tutorial to learn how to do this type of cast on:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 3, k 3. Put a ring stitch marker before and after the middle stitch, this is the center stitch.

Row 2: k 3, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, k 3. (13 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3. 

Row 4: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3. 

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Row 6: k 3, (k 1, yo, k 3, yo, k 1), k the center st, repeat between () once, k 3.

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Row 8: k 3, (yo, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Row 10: k 3, (yo, p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

Row 11: k 3, p 1, k 1, p to 2 sts before center st, k 1, p 1, p the center st, p 1, k 1, p to last 5 sts, k 1, p 1, k 3.

Row 12: k 3, [(k 1, yo) twice, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 13 and every odd numbered row: k 3, k the k sts and p the purl and yo sts to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, [k 1, yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 16: k 3, (yo, k 7, p 1, k 7, yo), k the center st, repeat between () once, k3.

General pattern:

Note: after center st of each general pattern row, change the 'before center st' to 'before last 3 sts'.

Row 18: k 3, [yo, *p 1, k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, repeat from * to 1 st before center st, p 1, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 20: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 1, yo, ssk, k 1, p 1, k 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 2 sts before center st, (yo, k 1) twice], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 22: k 3, [k 1, *yo, k 3, yo, ssk, p 1, k2tog, repeat from * to 4 sts before center st, yo, k 3, yo, k 1], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3. 

Row 24: k 3, [yo, *k 7, p 1, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 7, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k3.

Row 25: repeat row 13.

Repeat rows 18 -25 of the general pattern eleven times, then repeat rows 18 - 23 once.

Work last rows as follows:

Row 1: k 3, yo, k to center st, yo, k the center st, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 3: k 3, [yo, k 2, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 7 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, yo], k the center st, k 1, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 4: repeat row 2.

Row 5: k 3, [yo, k 4, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 9 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 6: repeat row 2.

Row 7: k 3, [yo, k 6, *k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 2, s2s1ktog, repeat from * to 11 sts before center st, k 2, yo, k 1, yo, k 8, yo], k the center st, repeat between [ ] once, k 3.

Row 8: bind off all sts knitwise.

Weave in loose ends. Block well. Enjoy wearing it.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

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Pastel Stripes Sweater

  

Hello knitters! I immediately fell in love with this yarn the moment I saw it in the store I frequent. It's my first time buying an alpaca yarn, and the feel of it is so warm and cozy, plus, it comes in this lovely pastel colors palette, which made it all the more easier to grab it off the shelf. I decided that the best design for this yarn is a simple sweater that will highlight the flow of its colors. Making this piece has also given me the chance to try my hand at knitting this particular scalloped neckline that I had in my mind for a while. It's a comfortable, oversized fit for you all to wear cozily, and it comes in a wide range of sizes that should hopefully fit most body shapes. I hope you all have a lovely time making it!

Overview:

• Skill level: Intermediate.
• Instructions style: written pattern + chart.
• This sweater is worked top down in one piece.
• Yarn weight: #2/ fine/ sport.
• Available sizes: this sweater is available in three sizes for adults: XS/S, M/L and XL/2XL (see detailed measurements below).

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Materials:

• Yarn: Nako Peru Color (25% alpaca, 25% wool, 50% premium acrylic), 3.35 oz (100 g), 339 yards (310 m), in the color 32185: 3 (3, 4) skeins.
• Double pointed needles (DPNs) set, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Circular needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm), 16" (40 cm) long.
• Circular needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm), 32"(80 cm) long.
• Straight knitting needles, size US 7 (4.5 mm).
• Ring stitch markers.
• Regular stitch marker.
• Tapestry needle.

Sizes and measurements:

Size	Chest measurements	Sweater's Chest	Sweater's back length
XS/S	33.6 - 35.6" (85 - 90 cm)	38.6" (98 cm)	24" (61 cm)
M/L	37.6 - 39.6" (95 - 100 cm)	44" (112 cm)	27.5" (70 cm)
XL/2XL	41.6 - 43.6" (105 - 110 cm)	47.25" (120 cm)	29" (74 cm)

Yardage: 

• Size XS/S: 820 - 830 yards (750 - 760 m).
• Size M/L:  930 - 940  yards (850 - 860 m).
• Size XL/2XL: 1100 -1110  yards (1000 - 1010 m).

Gauge: 23 sts and 26 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Knitting terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• m1: make one st increase.
• k2tog: knit 2 sts together.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.
• stm(s): stitch marker(s).

Instructions: 

Note: when knitting even number rounds of the collar pattern, knit the ssk sts through back loops.

Neck:

With short circular needles, cast on 136 (153, 170) sts using a stretchy method. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy cast on method here: 

Join in round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

 

Put a ring stm at the beginning of rounds. Purl one round, then knit 2 rounds. Work as follows:

Note: always knit the ssk st through back loop.

Scalloped collar pattern:

Round 1: [k2tog 3 times, (yo, k 1) 5 times, yo, ssk 3 times], repeat to end,

Round 2: k to end.

Rounds 3, 5, 7: repeat round 1.

Rounds 4, 6, 8: repeat round 2.

Round 9: [k 3, k2tog, yo, k 7, yo, ssk, k 3], repeat to end.

Round 10: repeat round 2.

Round 11: [k 2, k2tog, yo, k 9, yo, ssk, k 2], repeat to end.

Round 12: repeat round 2.

Round 13: [k 1, k2tog, yo, k 11, yo, ssk, k 1], repeat to end.

Round 14: repeat round 2. 

Round 15: [k2tog, yo, k 13,yo, ssk], repeat to end.

Yoke:

First increasing round: [k 1, yo, k 7, yo, k 1, yo, k 7, yo, k 1], repeat to end. 168 (189, 210) sts

Knit 10 (10, 13) rounds.

Change to the long circular needles.

Second increasing round: [k 1, yo, k 9, yo, k 1, yo, k 9, yo, k 1] repeat to end. 200 (225, 250) sts

Knit 10 (10, 13) rounds.

Third increasing round: [k 1, yo, k 11, yo, k 1, yo, k 11, yo, k 1], repeat to end. 232 (261, 290) sts

Knit 10 (10, 13) rounds.

Fourth increasing round: [k 1, yo, k 13, yo, k 1, yo, k 13, yo, k 1] repeat to end. 264 (297, 330) sts

Knit 10 (10, 13) rounds.

Fifth increasing round: [k 1, yo, k 15, yo, k 1, yo, k 15, yo, k 1] repeat to end. 296 (333, 370) sts

For sizes M/L and XL/2XL:

Knit (10, 13) rounds.

Sixth increasing round: [k 1, yo, k 17, yo, k 1, yo, k 17, yo, k 1] repeat to end. (369, 410 sts)

Knit 2 (4, 4) rounds. The yoke is now measured 19 (25, 30) cm approximately and 296 (369, 410) sts. 

Body and sleeves dividing round: k 44 (55, 62) sts (half back sts), slip the next 60 (74, 80) sts into a thread for the sleeve, cast on 8 (10, 12) sts for the under sleeve, k 88 (111, 126) sts (front sts), slip the next 60 (74, 80) sts into a thread for the second sleeve, cast on 8 (10, 12) sts for the under sleeve, then k the last 44 (55, 62) sts (half back sts), put a stm at the middle of the under sleeve sts for measuring and for defining the splitting line between the back [96 (120, 136) sts] and the front [96 (121, 138) sts]. This will be useful later when working on the last rows (bottom rib bands).

Keep working stockinette stitch pattern until body measures 20 (22, 24) cm. 192 (241, 274) sts

Pass the 96 (120, 136) sts of the back (located between the stms) into a straight knitting needles set, then work as follows:

Back piece:

Back increasing row: k one row, increasing 15 (21, 25) sts evenly. 111 (141, 161) sts

Rib row 1: p 1, k 1, repeat to last st, p 1.

Rib row 2: k 1, p 1, repeat to last st, k 1.

Repeat rib rows thirteen (fifteen, seventeen) more times. Bind off all sts.

Front piece:

Pass the remaining 96 (121, 138) sts of the front into a straight knitting needles set, then work as follows:

Front increasing row: k one row, increasing 15 (20, 23) sts evenly. 111 (141, 161) sts. Repeat rib rows five (six, seven) times. Bind off all sts. 

Sleeves: 

Slip the 60 (74, 80) sts of the sleeve from the thread to the short circular needles, pick up 1 st from each of the 8 (10, 12) sts of the under arm, place a stm in the middle of the under arm sts. 68 (84, 92) sts

*Knit 10 (6, 4) rounds.

Decreasing round: k to last 2 sts before stm, ssk, k2tog.

Repeat from * seven (eleven, fifteen) more times, change to double pointed needles when needed. 52 (60, 60) sts

When sleeve measures 32 (30, 28) cm work as follows:

Rib round: k 1, p 1, to end.

Repeat rib round 24 times, bind off all sts. Repeat the steps to make the second sleeve.

Weave in loose ends. Block if needed.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

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