by Faina Goberstein

SIZES
Finished bust circumference: 33 (36, 39, 42¼, 45¼,
51¼)”
Length: 20½ (21, 22, 22¼, 22¾, 23¾)”
Sweater shown measures 36”.

MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay SILK BLEND (70% extrafine
merino, 30% silk; approx. 50g/150 yds), 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9)
sk. Shown in 300G Coffee.
3 buttons, 1” diameter

US 6/4mm needle, or size to obtain gauge, 29” or longer

Stitch markers
Stitch holders or waste yarn

GAUGE
21 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Rickrack Lace
PATTERN STITCHES 21 sts and 32 rows = 4” in Madeira Lace
Rickrack Lace (multiple of 8 sts)
Row 1(RS): *P2, k2tog, yo, p2, k2; rep from * to end. NOTES
Rows 2 and 4: *P2, k2; rep from * to end. Twisted Backward Loop Cast-On
Row 3: *P2, yo, ssk, p2, k2; rep from * to end. This cast on is done at the end of row. Hold RH needle
Rep these 4 rows for pat. with your right hand. With your left hand make a loop out
of working yarn; twist it one more time. Put the loop on
Madeira Lace (multiple of 4 sts + 1) the needle backwards. The extra twist tightens the cast-on
Right Slant (Chart A) row. In this pattern it is used for cast on for sleeves and
Row 1 and all WS rows: Purl. buttonholes.
Row 2: K2, yo, *k3tog, yo, k1, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3tog, yo.
Row 4: K1, yo, k3tog, *yo, k1, yo, k3tog; rep from * to last st, yo, k1. ABBREVIATION
Row 6: K1, k2tog, yo, *k1, yo, k3tog, yo; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Sssk: Slip next 3 sts individually knitwise; insert tip of
Row 8: K2tog, yo, k1, *yo, k3tog, yo, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, LH ndl back into these 3 sts from back to front and k3tog.
k2tog. 2 sts decreased.
Rep these 8 rows for patt.
Left Slant (Chart B)
Row 1 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 2: Yo, sssk, *yo, k1, yo, sssk; rep from * to last 2 sts, yo, k2.
Row 4: K1, yo, *sssk, yo, k1, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, sssk, yo, k1.
Row 6: K2, *yo, sssk, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, yo, ssk, k1.
Row 8: Ssk, yo, *k1, yo, sssk, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo, ssk.
Rep these 8 rows for patt.
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BODY
CO 173 (189, 205, 221, 237, 269) sts. Row 1: Sl 1 wyif, knit
to end. Row 2 (RS), est Rickrack Lace: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p1)
twice, k1, [p2, k2tog, yo, p2, k2] 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 16) times,
place marker [pm], p1, pm, [k2, p2, yo, ssk, p2] 10 (11, 12, 13,
14, 16) times, k1, (p1, k1) twice, k1.
Row 3: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p1) twice, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to
marker, k1, **p2, k2; rep from ** to last 6 sts, p1, (p1, k1)
twice, k1.
Row 4: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p1) twice, k1, [p2, yo, ssk, p2, k2] 10
(11, 12, 13, 14, 16) times, p1, [k2, p2, k2tog, yo, p2] 10 (11,
12, 13, 14, 16) times, k1, (p1, k1) twice, k1.
Row 5: As Row 3.
Repeat rows 2-5 until piece measures 13½ (13½, 14, 14¼,
14½, 15)” from CO edge, ending having just worked a WS
row. Divide for Back and Fronts: Next row: Sl 1 wyif, (k1,
p1) twice, k1, work in est patt over next 37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 61)
sts, pm, cont in est patt over next 87 (95, 103, 111, 119, 135),
place rem 43 (47, 51, 55, 59, 67) sts for Left Front on stitch
holder.

BACK
With WS facing, k 87 (95, 103, 111, 119, 135); using Twisted
Backward Loop cast–on method CO 30 (30, 34, 34, 38, 42)
sts. Place rem 43 (47, 51, 55, 59, 67) sts for Right front on
stitch holder – 117 (125, 137, 145, 157, 177) sts. Next row:
K to end of row, CO 30 (30, 34, 34, 38, 42) sts – 147 (155,
171, 179, 195, 219) sts. Knit 2 rows. Begin Madeira Lace
pattern (see Chart): Place markers before and after central
st as follows: Row 1 (WS): P73 (77, 85, 89, 97, 109), pm, p1, 19½)” from CO edge. Shape Neck: with RS facing, BO 12
pm, P73 (77, 85, 89, 97, 109). Cont in est patt on RS following (12, 14, 14, 15, 18) sts, patt to end. 66 (70, 76, 80, 87, 96) sts.
Chart A before and Chart B after central st. Work in Madeira Purl one row. BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 4, 4, 5) RS rows,
Lace until piece measures approx 20½ (21, 22, 22¼, 22¾, then 2 sts at beg of next 1 (2, 3, 3, 4, 5) RS rows. 58 (60, 64,
23¾)” from CO edge, ending with Row 4 of patt. 62, 67, 71) sts. Dec Row (RS): Ssk, patt to end. Repeat Dec
Shoulder trim: Knit next 52 (52, 56, 56, 61, 65) sts for Left row every RS row 5 (7, 7, 5, 5, 5) times more. 52 (52, 56, 56,
Shoulder, BO 43 (51, 59, 67, 73, 89) sts for Neck and place 61, 65) sts. Continue in patt until work is 20 ½ (21, 22, 21 ¼,
next 52 (52, 56, 56, 61, 65) sts for Right Shoulder on st holder. 22 ¾, 23 ¾ )”. Knit 2 rows. Place all sts on holder.
Left Shoulder: Knit next 2 rows. Place all sts on holder.
Transfer 52 (52, 56, 56, 61, 65) sts for Right Shoulder to LEFT FRONT
needle. Knit 2 rows. Place all sts on holder. With WS facing transfer 43 (47, 51, 55, 59, 67) sts for Left
Front from stitch holder onto needle, join yarn at center front,
RIGHT FRONT sl 1 wyif, (k1, p1) twice, p1, K37 (41, 45, 49, 53, 61), CO 30
With WS facing transfer 43 (47, 51, 55, 59, 67) sts for Right (30, 34, 34, 38, 42) sts using Backward-Loop method – 73
Front from stitch holder to needle, join yarn at armhole edge (77, 85, 89, 97, 109) sts. Next row (RS): Knit to last 6 sts,
and k to last 6 sts, p1, (p1,k1) twice, k1. Next row: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p1) 3 times. Next row: Sl 1 wyif, (p1, k1) twice, p1, knit
(k1, p1) twice, K38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 62), CO 30 (30, 34, 34, to end. Next row, est placket: K to last 6 sts, pm, (k1, p1) 3
38, 42) sts using Backward-Loop method – 73 (77, 85, 89, 97, times, CO 5 sts – 78 (82, 90, 94, 102, 114) sts. Next row: Sl
109) sts. Next row: Knit to last 6 sts, p1, (p1, k1) twice, k1. 1 wyif, (p1, k1) 4 times, p to end.
Next row: Sl 1 wyif, (k1, p1) twice, knit to end. Next row Begin placket and Chart A: Work Row 2 of Chart A to last 11
(WS), establish placket: Purl to last 6 sts, p1, (p1, k1) twice, sts, sm, (k1, p1) 5 times, k1. Work in est patt until piece meas
p1, pm, CO 5 sts – 78 (82, 90, 94, 102, 114) sts. Begin placket approx 17 (17½, 18½, 18¾, 19, 19½)” from CO edge. Shape
and Chart B: Sl 1 wyif, (p1, k1) 5 times, sm, work Row 2 of Neck: Cont in est patt and with WS facing, BO 12 (12, 14,
Chart B over next 67 (71, 79, 83, 91, 103) sts. Work 3 rows 14, 15, 18) sts, patt to end. 66 (70, 76, 80, 87, 96) sts. Work 1
in est patt. *Make Buttonhole: Row 1(RS): Sl 1 wyif, p1, row even.
k1, p1, BO 4 sts, k1, p1, k1, sm, work in est patt to end. Row BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 4, 4, 5) WS rows, then 2 sts
2: P to marker, p2, k1, CO 4 sts, (p1, k1) twice. Row 3: Sl at beg of next 1 (2, 3, 3, 4, 5)WS rows. 58 (60, 64, 62, 67, 71)
1 wyif, (p1, k1) 5 times, sm, work in est patt to end. Cont in sts. Dec row (WS): P2tog, patt to end. Rep Dec row every
est patt for 8 (10, 12, 12, 12, 12) more rows. Rep from * once, WS row 5 (7, 7, 5, 5, 5) times more. 52 (52, 56, 56, 61, 65) sts.
then work 2-row buttonhole again. Work 0 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) rows Continue in patt until work is 20 ½ (21, 22, 21 ¼, 22 ¾, 23 ¾
in patt; piece should meas approx. 17 (17½, 18½, 18¾, 19, )”. Knit 2 rows. Place all sts on holder.
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FINISHING join yarn at Right Front. PU and knit 30 (30, 32, 32, 34, 38)
Weave in ends. Block to measurements. With RS tog, join sts for Right Front, 43 (51, 59, 67, 73, 89) sts for Back, and 30
shoulders using 3-Needle BO. Sleeve Trim: With RS facing, (30, 32, 32, 34, 38) sts for Left Front. 103 (111, 123, 131, 141,
join yarn and PU and knit 66 (70, 76, 76, 78, 84) sts. Knit 3 165) sts. Knit 3 rows; BO. Sew on buttons.
rows; BO. Sew underarm seam. Neck Trim: With RS facing,

7 (71⁄2, 8, 8, 81⁄4, 81⁄4)" 131⁄2 (131⁄2, 14, 141⁄4, 141⁄2, 15)"

8 (93⁄4, 111⁄4, 123⁄4, 14, 17)" 10 (10, 101⁄2, 101⁄2, 111⁄2, 121⁄4)"

31⁄2 (31⁄2, 31⁄2, 4, 4, 4)"
201⁄2 (21, 22, 221⁄4, 223⁄4, 233⁄4)"
17 (171⁄2, 181⁄2, 183⁄4, 19, 191⁄2)"

33 (36, 39, 421⁄4, 451⁄4, 511⁄4)"

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