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Bernat Alpaca (100 g / 3.5 oz/110 m/120 yds) Sizes XS/S (M-L-XL-2/3XL-4/5XL) Main Color (MC) (Red) 6 (7-8-9-10-11) balls Contrast A (Natural) 2 (2-3-3-3-4) balls Sizes 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) and 6 mm (U.S. 10) circular knitting needles 24 ins [60 cm] long. Sets of four 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) and 6 mm (U.S. 10) double-pointed needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Separating zipper 26 (27-2728-32-33) ins [66 (68.5-68.5-71-81.5-84) cm] long. BERNAT ALPACA TOP DOWN CARDIGAN (TO KNIT)

2nd row: *K1. P1. Rep from * to last st. K1. Rep 1st and 2nd rows for 3 ins [7.5 cm], inc 1 st in center of last row. 64 (68-76-80-84-84) sts. Change to larger circular needle and proceed as follows: Sizes XS/S, M, L, XL only: 1st row: (Marking row). K11 (12-14-15) (Left Front). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K8 (Left Sleeve). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K22 (24-28-30) (Back). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K8 (Right Sleeve). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K11 (12-14-15) (Right Front). Knit to end of row. 2nd row: Purl. Sizes 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: 1st row: (Marking row). K16 (Left Front). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K8 (Left Sleeve). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K32 (Back). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K8 (Right Sleeve). Place a marker on next st and knit it. K16 (Right Front). Knit to end of row. 2nd row: *Purl to marked st. M1P. Purl marked st. M1P. Rep from * 3 times more. Purl to end of row. 3rd row: *Knit to marked st. M1. Knit marked st. M1. Rep from * 3 times more. Knit to end of row. Rep last 2 rows (0-1) time more, then 2nd row once. (108-124) sts. Next row: Purl. All sizes: Next row: (RS). *Knit to marked st. M1. Knit marked st. M1. Rep from * 3 times more. Knit to end of row. 4th row: Purl. Rep last 2 rows 6 (7-9-10-11-12) times more. 120 (132-156-168-204-228) sts. Work Chart to end of chart, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right noting 12-st rep will be worked 10 (11-13-14-17-19) times and working inc sts as M1. 200 (220-260-280-340-380) sts. Break A. Sizes XS/S, M, 2/3XL and 4/5XL only: Next row: (RS). With MC, K2 (11-85-25). M1. *K14 (18-170-47). M1. Rep from * 13 (11-06) times more. K2 (11-85-26). 215 (232-342388) sts. Sizes L and XL only: Next row: (RS). With MC, knit. All sizes: Next row: Divide for Body and Sleeves: With MC, P32 (36-40-43-52-59). Slip next 44 (45-50-54-67-76) sts onto a length of yarn for Right Sleeve. Cast on 4 sts

abbrEvIatIonS
Beg = Beginning. Cont = Continue(ity). Dec = Decrease(ing). Inc = Increase 1 stitch by knitting into front and back of next stitch. K = Knit. K2tog = Knit next 2 stitches together. M1 = Make one stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and knitting into back of loop. M1P = Make one stitch by picking up horizontal loop lying before next stitch and purling into back of loop. P = Purl. Psso = Pass slipped stitch over. Rep = Repeat. Rnd(s) = Round(s). RS = Right side. Sl1 = Slip next stitch knitwise. St(s) = Stitch(es).

SIZES
To fit bust measurement Extra-Small/Small 28-34 ins [71-86.5 cm] Medium 36-38 ins [91.5-96.5 cm] Large 40-42 ins [101.5-106.5 cm] Extra-Large 44-46 ins [112-117 cm] 2/3 Extra-Large 48-54 ins [122-137 cm] 4/5 Extra-Large 56-62 ins [142-157.5 cm] Finished bust X-Small/Small 36 ins [91.5 cm] Medium 40 ins [101.5 cm] Large 45 ins [114.5 cm] X-Large 48 ins [122 cm] 2/3 X-Large 57 ins [146 cm] 4/5 X-Large 65 ins [165 cm]

InStruCtIonS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ). When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. For ease in working, circle all numbers pertaining to your size. Note: Sweater is made from top down. Neckband: With smaller circular needle and A, cast on 63 (67-75-79-83-83) sts. Do not join. Working back and forth across needle, proceed as follows: 1st row: (RS). K2. *P1. K1. Rep from * to last st. K1.

GauGE
15 sts and 20 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger needles in stocking st.

(right underarm). P63 (70-80-86-104-118). Slip next 44 (45-50-5467-76) sts onto a length of yarn for Left Sleeve. Cast on 4 sts (left underarm). P32 (36-40-43-52-59). 135 (150-168-180-216-244) sts for Right Front, Left Front and Back. Cont even in stocking st until work from dividing row measures 11 (11-12-12-14-15) ins [29 (29-30.5-30.5-35.5-38) cm], ending with a purl row and dec 0 (1-1-1-1-1) st at center of last row. 135 (149167-179-215-243) sts. Change to smaller circular needle and work 3 ins [7.5 cm] in (K1. P1) ribbing as given for Neckband, ending on a 2nd row. Cast off in ribbing. Sleeves: With RS of work facing, slip 44 (45-50-54-67-76) sts from length of yarn onto 3 larger double-pointed needles as follows: 15 (1618-18-23-26) sts on 1st and 2nd needles and 14 (13-14-18-21-24) sts on 3rd needle. Cast on 4 sts. Join in rnd. 48 (49-54-58-71-80) sts. Slip 2 sts from 3rd needle onto 1st needle. Proceed as follows: Knit 11 (9-9-7-3-3) rnds even. Next rnd: 1st needle: K1. K2tog. Knit to end of needle. 2nd needle: Knit. 3rd needle: Knit to last 3 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K1. Rep last 12 (10-10-8-4-4) rnds 5 (5-4-4-15-12) times more. 36 (37-4448-39-54) sts. Sizes L, XL, 4/5XL only: Knit (5-5-1) rnd(s) even. Next rnd: 1st needle: K1. K2tog. Knit to end of needle. 2nd needle: Knit. 3rd needle: Knit to last 3 sts. Sl1. K1. psso. K1. Rep last (6-6-2) rnds (3-5-6) times more. (36-36-40) sts. All sizes: Knit even in rnds until work from dividing rnd measures 14 (15-15-15-14-13) ins [37 (38-38-39.5-35.5-34.5) cm], dec 0 (1-0-0-1-0) st at beg of last rnd. 36 (36-36-36-38-40) sts. Change to set of 4 smaller double-pointed needles and proceed as follows: 1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around. Rep last rnd of (K1. P1) ribbing for 3 ins [7.5 cm]. Cast off in ribbing. FINISHING Pin garment pieces to measurements. Cover with a damp cloth, leaving cloth to dry. Graft underarms. Front edging: With RS of work facing, smaller circular needle and MC, pick up and knit 87 (89-91-94-50-50) sts up Right front edge. Cast off knitwise. Rep for other side. Sew zipper in position. ABBREVIATIONS www.bernat.com/glossary

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