Instructions.
Instructions are (unusually for this era) given for only one medium/small
size.
This is originally a French pattern, and before you begin, I recommend you read through the instructions thoroughly, and refer to the photographs, in order to understand how the pattern progresses.
Vertical cable stitch:
Editors note: You begin working the diagonal pattern, and then gradually move to this vertical cable. So these instructions are incorporated into the diagonal pattern below.
Made over 4 stitches in stocking stitch:
On every 6th row, make a cable by slipping the first 2 stitches on to
the cable needle to the back of work, knitting the next 2 stitches, then
knitting the 2 stitches from cable needle.
Diagonal pattern stitch:
1st row: Cast on 1 stitch, (edge
stitch) then, * p6, k1, increase 1 *; repeat from * to *, ending row with
p6.
Cast cast on 1 stitch (edge stitch)
2nd and every even numbered row: k1,
(edge stitch); purl to the last stitch, k1, (edge stitch).
3rd row: k1, (edge stitch); * p5,
slip the next 2 stitches on to the cable needle to the back of work: knit
the next 2 stitches, then knit the 2 stitches from the cable needle; repeat
from * to *, ending row with p6, k1 (edge stitch).
5th row: knit twice into the first
stitch, * p4, Cross5 *; repeat from * to *, ending row with p6, knit twice
into the last stitch.
7th row: k1 (edge stitch), * p4, Cross5
*; repeat from * to *, ending row with p4, k1, p3, k1.
9th row: k1, p3, * Cross the Cable
by slipping 3 stitches on to the cable needle, place to the back of the
work, k2, then k2, p1 from cable needle; p4 *; repeat from * to *, ending
row with k2, p3, k1.
11th row: k1, p2, * Cross5, p4 *;
repeat from * to *, ending row with k3, p3, k1.
13th row: k1, p1, * Cross5, p4 *;
repeat from * to *, ending row with k4, p3, k1.
15th row: k1, *
Cross the Cable as in the 9th row, p4 *;
repeat from * to *,
ending row with p5, then a vertical cable on the next 4 stitches, p3,
k1.
17th row: k1, slip 1 stitch on to
the cable needle to the back of the work, k3, then purl the stitch from
the cable needle, * p4, Cross5 *; repeat from * to *, ending row with
p6, k4, p3, k1.
19th row: k1, slip 1 stitch on to
the cable needle to the back of the work, k2, then purl the stitch from
the cable needle, * p4, Cross5 *; repeat from * to *, ending row with
p7, k4, p3, k1.
21st row: k1, slip 1 stitch on to
the cable needle to the back of the work, k1, then purl the stitch from
the cable needle, * p4, Cross the
Cable as in the 9th row *; repeat
from * to *,
ending row with p8, then a vertical cable on the next 4 stitches, p3,
k1.
23rd row: k1, p5, * Cross5, p4 *;
repeat from * to *, ending row with p9, k4, p3, k1.
25th row: k1 (edge stitch), *
p4, Cross5 *; repeat from *
to *, ending after the last oblique
cable with p4, k1, p5, k4, p3, k1. This marks the beginning of a new vertical
cable at 5 stitches from the first vertical cable as on the 7th row. Continue
thus, forming new vertical cables in the same way as the work proceeds,
with the oblique cables petering out at the right side edge.
Front:
With No 9 (3¾mm) needles, cast on 94 stitches and work in k2, p2
rib (beginning first row p2), for 4 inches .
Change to No 8 (4mm) needles and work in pattern (109 stitches at the
completion of the 5th row).
When the work measures 11½ inches from the top of the ribbing,
Shape the Armholes,by casting off 3 stitches at the beginning of
the next 4 rows; 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows; and 1
stitch at the beginning of the next 6 rows.
Continue to work in pattern until the work measures 15½ inches
from the top of the ribbing, then Shape the Neck by casting off
the centre 21 stitches, and then finish each side separately.
At the neck edge on alternate rows, cast off 4 stitches once, 2 stitches
once, and 1 stitch 3 times. Continue to work in pattern until the armhole
measures 7½ inches then Shape the Shoulders:
at the armhole edge on alternate rows, cast off 6 stitches 4 times.
Back:
With No 9 (3¾mm) needles, cast on 94 stitches and work in k2, p2
rib (beginning first row p2), for 4 inches .
Change to No 8 (4mm) needles and work in pattern, omitting to to work
the increase at each side edge on the 1st and 5th rows, so at the completion
of the 5th row there are 105 stitches on the needle.
Begin the 1st row with k1 (edge stitch),
p5, k1, increase 1 etc...
and end it with p5, k1 (edge stitch).
Begin the 3rd row with k1 (edge stitch),
p4, then cross the stitches, and end with p5, k1 (edge stitch)
Begin the 5th row with with k1 (edge
stitch), p3, and end it with p5, k1 (edge stitch).
Continue the pattern, working 2 stitches fewer at the beginning and end
of rows.
When the work measures 11½ inches from the top of the ribbing,
Shape the Armholes,by casting off 3 stitches at the beginning of
the next 2 rows; 2 stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows; and 1
stitch at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
When the work measures 18 inches from the top of the ribbing,
Shape the Neck, by casting off the centre 23 stitches, and then
finish each side separately.
At the neck edge on alternate rows, cast off 4 stitches once, 2 stitches
twice, and at the same time
Shape the Shoulders:
at the armhole edge on alternate rows, by casting off 6 stitches 4 times.
Sleeves:
With No 11 (3mm) needles, cast on 48 stitches and work in k2, p2 rib
for 4½ inches.
Change to No 8 (4mm) needles and work in garter stitch (every row knitted),
increasing 1 stitch at each end of every 16th row 6 times.
When the work measures 13 inches from the top of the ribbing,
Shape Top, by casting off 1 stitch at the beginning of the next
10 rows.
Then decrease 1 stitch at each end of the following 4th rows twice.
Then cast off 1 stitch at the beginning of the next 28 rows, 2 stitches
at the beginning of the next 2 rows, and finally cast off the remaining
14 stitches.
Neckband:
With the No 11 (3mm) needles, cast on 110 stitches, and work in garter
stitch for 3 rows. Cast off.
To Make Up:
Sew up the side and shoulder seams.
Sew the sleeve seams and set in the sleeves.
Join the neckband into a ring and sew it around the neck edge.
Press seams lightly.
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Materials
Double Knitting: 8 x 50g (synthetic fibre = 1000 metres)
A pair each No 8 (4mm), No 9 (3¾mm) and No 11 (3mm) needles.
A cable needle.
Tension
23 sts x 48 rows to 4 inches.
Size matters
To fit 34 inch bust.
Abbreviations
k2tog: decrease by knitting 2 stitches together.
Cross5: slip 1 stitch on to the cable needle, place at back of
work, k4, then purl the stitch from the cable needle.
increase: increase by knitting twice into the next stitch.
decrease: decrease by working 2 stitches together.
stocking stitch: knit on the right side, purl on the wrong side (aka
stockinette).
Disclaimer
(well...almost)
In transposing any pattern it is always a risk that errors will be introduced,
in spite of dedicated proof reading.
If you have any problems with this pattern, please
and I will try and assist.
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