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Size: Medium, Large, 2X
S/M (L/XL, 1X/2X)

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Finished Bust: 42 (48, 56) in. [106.5 (122, 142) cm]

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Finished Length: 23 (24, 25) in. [58.5 (61, 63.5) cm]

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Note: Pattern is written for smallest size with changes for larger sizes in parentheses. When only one number is given, it applies to all sizes. To follow pattern more easily, circle all numbers pertaining to your size before beginning.

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Gauge:

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13 sts + 18 rows = 4 in. [10 cm] in Broken Rib pattern. Be sure to check your gauge. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

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Stitch Explanation:

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Broken Rib:

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Row 1 (RS): Knit.

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Row 2: * K 3, purl 2, rep from *.

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Rep Rows 1 and 2.

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Open Stitch:

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Row 1: K1, * yarn over, knit 2 together, rep from * to last st, k1.

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Rep Row 1.

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Notes:

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When increasing, be sure to incorporate new sts into pattern as established.

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Bolero:

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Left Front:

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5, 15) cm] from beg, shape sleeve.

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Shape Sleeve:

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Cast on 16 sts. Working in Broken Rib, inc 1 st at neck edge every 6th row 8 times. At the same time, when piece measures 4 (5, 6) in. [10 (12.5, 15) cm] from beg, shape sleeve.

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Shape Neck:

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Continue in pattern as established, AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 8 (9, 10) times - 51 (53, 57) sts. Place markers at each end of last row for the shoulder line. Work 2 rows in Broken Rib.

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Inc 1 st at neck edge every other row 4 (5, 6) times, then cast on 6 (8, 10) sts at neck edge - 61 (66, 73) sts. Work 1 row in Broken Rib and place sts on holder.

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Right Front:

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Work same as Left Front, reversing all shaping.

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Back:

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Place sts of Left and Right sides onto needle so the neck edges adjoin - 122 (132, 146) sts. Continue even in Broken Rib across all sts until Back sleeve width matches Front sleeve width (measure from markers). Bind off 26 (28, 32) sts at beg of next 2 rows - 70 (76, 82) sts. Dec 1 st at each edge every other row 6 (7, 8) times, and then every 4th row 3 times - 52 (56, 60) sts. Work even in Broken Rib until piece measures same as Fronts. Bind off.

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Finishing:

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Borders:

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Sleeve:

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From RS, pick up 40 (44, 48) sts along sleeve edge. Work in Open Stitch for 7 in. [18 cm]. Bind off loosely.

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Back:

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From RS, pick up 52 (56, 60) sts across lower edge of Back. Work in Open Stitch for 7 in. [18 cm]. Bind off loosely.

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Front:

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From RS on Left Front, pick up 13 (15, 17) sts from center of neck to shoulder line, 11 (13, 15) sts along front neck, and 42 (46, 50) sts along Front edge - 66 (74, 82) sts. Work in Open Stitch for 7 in. [18 cm]. Bind off loosely. Rep on Right Front. Sew border seam at center back. Sew side and sleeve seams. Weave in ends.