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ABBREVIATIONS: beg = begin (ning); K = knit; mm = millimeters; P = purl; st(s) = stitch (es); St st = Stockinette stitch (K 1 row, P 1 row).

UPC: 0-77216-01411-4

LM0100 Knitted Sweater - Beginner Level
Designed by Marilyn Coleman.

Directions are for size Small; changes for Medium, Large and Extra-Large are in parentheses.

MODA DEA™ "Espreé", Art. R106 (1.76 ounce/89 yard ball): 6 (7, 8, 9) Balls No. 2353 Majesty.

Knitting Needles: 5mm [US 8].
Yarn needle.

GAUGE: 18 sts = 4"; 24 rows = 4" in St st. CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Use any size needles to obtain the gauge.

To Fit Bust: 30-32 (34-36, 38-40, 42-44)".
Finished Measurement: 33 3/4 (37 1/4, 40 3/4, 44 1/2)".

FRONT: Cast on 76 (84, 92, 100) sts. Work in St st, beg K row, until 12" from beg, end P row.

Shape Armholes: Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st at each end of next 2 K rows – 60 (68, 76, 84) sts. Work even until armholes measure 6 1/2 (7, 7 1/2, 8)" above bind-off, end P row.

Shape Shoulders: Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 46 (50, 54, 58) sts for neck.

BACK: Work same as Front.

FINISHING-Cowl: Sew one shoulder seam. With right side facing, pick up and K46 (50, 54, 58) sts across front neck edge and 46 (50, 54, 58) sts across back neck edge – 92 (100, 108, 116) sts. Work even in St st, beg K row, for 8". Bind off loosely.

Sew remaining shoulder and cowl seam.

Armhole Edging: With right side facing, pick up and K70 (74, 78, 82) sts across armhole edge. Bind off. Repeat for other armhole. Sew side seams. Weave in ends.