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KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Tuxedo style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8 Armhole: 9,8
Bottom Width: 13,0 Collar Length: 2,1 Sleeve Length: 1,0
Back Length: 25,4 Slv Rib Length: 1,0
Front Length: 19,1
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

*** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 77 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 15 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 92 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 19 times more, to total
132 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (60 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 14 stitches, place next 11 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 81 stitches,
place next 11 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg
openings at the same time for 3,3 ins (20 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 11 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 11 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even for 5,8 ins (33 rows more). Total length from collar (along the front seam) is 19,1 ins.
7. Back Shaping. Transfer 15 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease
1 st at each end of next and every following row 23 times more until 54 stitches remain. knit even until knit
measures 25,4 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder.

BOTTOM HEM:
1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping.
2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 15 stitches from
the front edge holder, 26 stitches along the back shaping, 54 end stitches from the holder, 26 stitches along the back shaping,
and 15 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 136 stitches.
3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 4 rows).
4. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 53 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.

FINISHING:
1. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin
knitted band (approx. 9,8 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as
necessary.
2. Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
7,9 for body
1,2 for ribbing
9,1 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )
KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Simple style
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8
Bottom Width: 13,0 Collar Length: 2,1
Back Length: 25,4
Front Length: 9,8
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

*** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 77 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 15 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 92 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 19 times more, to total
132 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (60 rows).
4. Back Shaping. Transfer 25 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease
1 st at each end of next and every following alternate row 13 times more until 54 stitches remain. knit even until
knit measures 25,4 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder.

BOTTOM HEM:
1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping.
2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 25 stitches from
the front edge holder, 62 stitches along the back shaping, 54 end stitches from the holder, 62 stitches along the back shaping,
and 25 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 228 stitches.
3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 4 rows).
4. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

FINISHING:
1. Optional. To keep the top of the sweater from sliding around, you may want to knit a band or two
(approximately 1 in. wide by 15,6 ins long). Garter stitch or any other noncurling stitch will knit well here. Fit
the sweater on the dog, then sew the band(s) in place between the front and back legs.
2. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin
knitted band (approx. 9,8 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as
necessary.
3. Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
6,1 for body
1,3 for ribbing
7,4 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )
KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Pullover style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8 Armhole: 9,8
Collar Length: 2,1 Sleeve Length: 1,0
Back Length: 19,1 Slv Rib Length: 1,0
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

*** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 77 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 15 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 92 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 19 times more, to total
132 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (60 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 14 stitches, place next 11 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 81 stitches,
place next 11 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg
openings at the same time for 3,3 ins (20 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 11 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 11 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 19,1 ins, not including collar.
7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). Cast off
loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 53 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.

FINISHING:
1. Sew center front seam, from top of collar to bottom of sweater (including hem). Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
5,8 for body
1,3 for ribbing
7,1 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )
KNITTING PATTERN
Dog Sweater --- Pullover: Back Opening style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 16,0 stitches by 24,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8 Armhole: 9,8
Collar Length: 2,1 Sleeve Length: 1,0
Back Length: 19,1 Slv Rib Length: 1,0
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

*** Shallow neckline: default front width has been increased.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 77 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 15 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 92 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Mark center. Inc 1 st at each side of center on next and every following 2nd row
19 times more, to total 132 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (60 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 41 stitches, place next 11 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 26 stitches,
place next 11 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg
openings at the same time for 3,3 ins (20 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 11 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 11 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 19,1 ins, not including collar.
7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows). Cast off
loosely.

BACK CLOSURE BANDS:
1. Using size 5 needles, pick up 103 stitches along one back edge, between the bottom of the sweater hem and the top of
the collar.
2. knit 6 rows in ribbing, garter or moss stitch. Cast off loosely.
3. knit second side the same way, adding buttonholes if using buttons for closure.

SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 53 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.

FINISHING:
1. Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
5,8 for body
1,8 for ribbing
7,6 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )

Dog Sweater --- Simple style
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8
Bottom Width: 13,0 Collar Length: 2,1
Back Length: 25,4
Front Length: 9,8
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 96 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 19 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 115 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 24 times more, to total
165 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (64 rows).
4. Back Shaping. Transfer 32 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease
1 st at each end of next and every following alternate row 16 times more until 67 stitches remain. knit even until
knit measures 25,4 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder.

BOTTOM HEM:
1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping.
2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 32 stitches from
the front edge holder, 78 stitches along the back shaping, 67 end stitches from the holder, 78 stitches along the back shaping,
and 32 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 287 stitches.
3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows).
4. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

FINISHING:
1. Optional. To keep the top of the sweater from sliding around, you may want to knit a band or two
(approximately 1 in. wide by 15,6 ins long). Garter stitch or any other noncurling stitch will knit well here. Fit
the sweater on the dog, then sew the band(s) in place between the front and back legs.
2. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin
knitted band (approx. 9,8 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as
necessary.
3. Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
6,1 for body
1,5 for ribbing
7,6 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )
Dog Sweater --- Pullover style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8 Armhole: 9,8
Collar Length: 2,1 Sleeve Length: 1,0
Back Length: 19,1 Slv Rib Length: 1,0
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 96 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 19 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 115 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 24 times more, to total
165 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (64 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 17 stitches, place next 15 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 101 stitches,
place next 15 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg
openings at the same time for 3,3 ins (22 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 15 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 15 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 19,1 ins, not including collar.
7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows). Cast off
loosely.

SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 66 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.

FINISHING:
1. Sew center front seam, from top of collar to bottom of sweater (including hem). Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
5,8 for body
1,4 for ribbing
7,2 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )
Dog Sweater --- Pullover: Back Opening style with Long front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8 Armhole: 9,8
Collar Length: 2,1 Sleeve Length: 1,0
Back Length: 19,1 Slv Rib Length: 1,0
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 96 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 19 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 115 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Mark center. Inc 1 st at each side of center on next and every following 2nd row
24 times more, to total 165 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (64 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 51 stitches, place next 15 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 32 stitches,
place next 15 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg
openings at the same time for 3,3 ins (22 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 15 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 15 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even until knit measures 19,1 ins, not including collar.
7. Change to size 4 needles and knit in K1P1 ribbing or garter or moss stitch for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows). Cast off
loosely.

BACK CLOSURE BANDS:
1. Using size 5 needles, pick up 129 stitches along one back edge, between the bottom of the sweater hem and the top of
the collar.
2. knit 6 rows in ribbing, garter or moss stitch. Cast off loosely.
3. knit second side the same way, adding buttonholes if using buttons for closure.

SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 66 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.

FINISHING:
1. Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
5,8 for body
1,9 for ribbing
7,7 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )
Dog Sweater --- Tuxedo style with Medium front and Short sleeves
Single Band collar

Designed : 28-9-2009
Pattern File Name: dogsweater
Size: Akita (F) for: *

KNIT A TENSION SWATCH FIRST

STITCH OR KNITTING GAUGE, AND TENSION: depends on the pattern of stitches in the fabric and the tension of the
individual knitter or crocheter ( or how tightly one knits or crochets, and thick or thin yarns produce different stitches ).
Gauge (Stocking Stitch over 4 in = 10 cm): 20,0 stitches by 26,0 rows.
Body knit by hand on 5 mm needles
Ribbing knit by hand on 4 mm needles

FINISHED DIMENSIONS: (ins): ... with Moderate fit.
Chest: 32,5 Neck Width: 18,8 Armhole: 9,8
Bottom Width: 13,0 Collar Length: 2,1 Sleeve Length: 1,0
Back Length: 25,4 Slv Rib Length: 1,0
Front Length: 16,8
Back Rib Length: 1,0

Note: Read ALL these instructions thoroughly BEFORE starting to knit.

BODY:
1. Collar. Cast on 96 stitches on size 4 needles. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 2,1 ins (approx. 16 rows).
2. Inc 19 stitches evenly across the last row. Total 115 stitches. Change to size 5 needles.
3. knit 2 rows in Stocking Stitch. Inc 1 st at each end on next and every following 2nd row 24 times more, to total
165 stitches. knit even until piece measures (from collar, at center back) 9,8 ins (64 rows).
4. Armholes (leg openings). knit 17 stitches, place next 15 stitches on a holder. With a second ball of yarn knit 101 stitches,
place next 15 stitches on a holder. With a third ball of yarn knit to end. knit these three sections for the leg
openings at the same time for 3,3 ins (22 rows), ending on a purl row.
5. Next row, to close the leg openings. knit with first ball of yarn only. knit across first section, cast on 15 stitches,
knit middle section, cast on 15 stitches, then knit to end.
6. knit even for 3,5 ins (21 rows more). Total length from collar (along the front seam) is 16,8 ins.
7. Back Shaping. Transfer 19 stitches to a holder at the beginning of the next two rows. knit two rows even. Decrease
1 st at each end of next and every following row 29 times more until 67 stitches remain. knit even until knit
measures 25,4 ins, not including collar. Cut yarn. Place remaining stitches on a holder.

BOTTOM HEM:
1. Sew center front seam from top of collar to beginning of back shaping.
2. With right side facing and using size 4 circular needle, start at center front seam. Pick up and knit 19 stitches from
the front edge holder, 44 stitches along the back shaping, 67 end stitches from the holder, 44 stitches along the back shaping,
and 19 stitches from the front edge holder. Total 193 stitches.
3. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 6 rows).
4. Cast off loosely in ribbing.

SLEEVES:
1. With the right side of the knit facing you, using size 4 circular needle (or a set of double pointed), pick up 66 stitches
evenly spaced around the four sides of the armhole.
2. knit in K1P1 ribbing for 1,0 ins (approx. 8 rows).
3. Cast off loosely in ribbing.
4. knit second sleeve as for first.

FINISHING:
1. Optional. To keep the back end of the sweater in place, attach a piece of elastic, stretchy knitted cord or a thin
knitted band (approx. 9,8 ins long) on each side from the back corner to just in front of the back leg. Adjust as
necessary.
2. Sew in all loose ends.

AMOUNT OF YARN REQUIRED TO MAKE GARMENT:
--- THIS IS A ROUGH ESTIMATE ONLY. Measure a sample piece for a more accurate calculation.
Amount needed:
7,4 for body
1,3 for ribbing
8,7 Ounces TOTAL

NOTES:

Pattern designed by: © Jessica Tromp --- www.jessica-tromp.nl ( with Knitware design ™ )