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The Knitwear Designs in this booklet are copyrighted and must not be knitted for resale.

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Standard abbreviations

alt = alternatebeg = beginningcont = continuedec = decreasefoll = followinginc = increasek = knitkfb = knit into front and back of stm1 = make one st by picking up the loop lying between st just worked and next st and working into back of itp = purlpfb = purl into front and back of st

patt = patternpsso = pass slipped st overrem = remainingrep = repeatskpo = slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch oversl = slipssk = [sl 1 knitwise] twice, insert tip of left hand needle from left to right through front of both sts and k2togst(s) = stitch(es)st st = stocking stitchtbl = through back looptog = together

yf = yarn forwardyon = yarn over needleyrn = yarn round needley2rn = yarn round needle twice to make 2 sts

USA Glossary

cast off = bind offmoss stitch = seed stitchtension = gaugestocking stitch = stockinette stitchyarn forward, yarn over needle, or yarn round needle = yarn over

basic information

general information

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shrug

45.5 (48: 51: 53.5: 56: 59: 61.5: 64.5: 67: 70) cm17 ¾( 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 ¼, 24 ¼, 25 ¼, 26 ½, 27 ½) in

Back & Front

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Sleeves

15 c

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Materials * 5(5:6:6:6:7:7:8:8:9) 50g balls of Debbie Bliss Andes in Rose 27. * Pair each of 3.25mm (US 3) and 4mm (US 6) knitting needles.

Tension22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 4mm (US 6) needles.

AbbreviationsSee page 3.

BackWith 3.25mm (US 3) needles, cast on 100(106:112:118:124:130:136:142:148:154) sts.P 6 rows.Change to 4mm (US 6) needles.Beg with a k row, work in st st.Work 36(40:42:44:44:48:50:54:54:58) rows, ending with a p row.Shape raglansCast off 4(5:6:7:8:9:10:11:12:13) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 92(96:100:104:108:112:116:120:124:128) sts.3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th sizes onlyNext row K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.Next row P2, p2tog, p to last 4 sts, p2tog tbl, p2.Repeat the last 2 rows –(–:0:0:0:0:1:1:1:1) times more.All sizes92(96:96:100:104:108:108:112:116:120) sts.Next row K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.Next row P to end.Rep the last 2 rows until 38(42:42:46:46:50:50:54:54:58) sts rem.Leave these sts on a spare needle.

SleevesWith 3.25 mm (US 3) needles, cast on 60(64:68:72:76:80:84:88:92:96) sts.P 6 rows.Change to 4mm (US 6) needles.Beg with a k row, work in st st.Work 4 rows.Inc row K3, m1, k to last 3 sts, m1, k3.Work 5 rows.Rep the last 6 rows 3 times more, then the inc row again. 70(74:78:82:86:90:94:98:102:106) sts.Cont straight until sleeve measures 15cm/6in from cast on edge, ending with a p row.Shape raglans Cast off 4(5:6:7:8:9:10:11:12:13) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 62(64:66:68:70:72:74:76:78:80) sts.Next row K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.Next row P to end.Next row K to end.Next row P to end.Rep the last 4 rows 6(5:5:4:5:4:4:3:4:3) times more. 48(52:54:58:58:62:64:68:68:72) sts.Next row K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.

To fi t bust

cm 81 86 92 97 102 107 112 117 122 127

in 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46 48 50

Finished bust

cm 89 94 100 105 111 116 121 127 132 138

in 35 37 39 ½ 41 1/4 43 ¾ 45 ½ 47 ¾ 50 52 54 1/4

Length to back neck

cm 33 34 35 36 37 38 40 41 42 44

in 13 13 ½ 13 ¾ 14 1/4 14 ½ 15 15 ¾ 16 1/4 16 ½ 17 1/4

Sleeve length

15cm/6in for all sizes

shrug

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Next row P to end.Rep the last 2 rows until 22 sts rem.Leave these sts on a spare needle.

Left frontWith 3.25mm (US 3) needles, cast on 5(6:6:8:9:10:10:11:12:13) sts.P 6 rows.Change to 4mm (US 6) needles.1st row (right side) K to last 3 sts, m1, p3.2nd row P to end.Rep the last 2 rows 17(19:20:21:21:23:24:26:26:28) times more. 23(26:27:30:31:34:35:38:39:42) sts.Shape raglan1st row Cast off 4(5:6:7:8:9:10:11:12:13) sts, k to last 3 sts, m1, p3. 20(22:22:24:24:26:26:28:28:30) sts.2nd row P to end.3rd row K2, skpo, k to last 3 sts, m1, p3.4th row P to end.Rep the last 2 rows 26(26:27:27:29:29:30:30:32:32) times.20(22:22:24:24:26:26:28:28:30) sts.Leave these sts on a holder.

Right frontWith 3.25mm (US 3) needles, cast on 5(6:6:8:9:10:10:11:12:13) sts.P 6 rows.Change to 4mm (US 6) needles.1st row (right side) P3, m1, k to end.2nd row P to end.Rep the last 2 rows 17(19:20:21:21:23:24:26:26:28) times more. 23(26:27:30:31:34:35:38:39:42) sts.Shape raglan 1st row P3, m1, k to end.2nd row Cast off 4(5:6:7:8:9:10:11:12:13) sts, p to end. 20(22:22:24:24:26:26:28:28:30) sts.3rd row P3, m1, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.4th row P to end.Rep the last 2 rows 26(26:27:27:29:29:30:30:32:32) times. 20(22:22:24:24:26:26:28:28:30) sts.Do not break yarn.

NeckbandWith right side facing and 3.25mm (US 3) needles, p3, k16(18:18:20:20:22:22:24:24:26) sts from right front, k last st tog with first st of right sleeve, k20, k last st tog with first st of back, k36(40:40:44:44:48:48:52:52:56), k last st tog with first st of left sleeve, k20, k last st tog with first st of left front, k16(18:18:20:20:22:22:24:24:26), p3. 118(126:126:134:134:142:142:150:150:158) sts.P 5 rows.Cast off purlwise.

To make upJoin raglan seams. Join side and sleeve seams.

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lace edged bolero

41.5 (45.5: 48: 51: 54.5: 57: 60: 63.5) cm16 ½ (17 ¾: 19: 20: 21 ½: 22 ½: 23 ½: 25 ¼) in

Back & Front

35

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26

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Materials * 6(7:7:8:8:9:9:10) 50g hanks of Debbie Bliss Andes in

Light Pink 28. * Pair each 3.25mm (US 3) and 4mm (US 6) knitting needles.

Tension22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm/4in square over st st using 4mm (US 6) needles.

AbbreviationsAlso see page 3.

BackWith 4mm (US 6) needles, cast on 12(20:26:32:40:46:52:60) sts.Beg with a p row, work in st st.P 1 row.Cast on 8 sts at beg of next 10 rows. 92(100:106:112:120:126:132:140) sts.Work straight until back measures 16cm/6 1/4 in fromlower edge, ending with a p row. Shape armholesCast off 5(6:6:7:7:8:8:9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 82(88:94:98:106:110:116:122) sts.Next row K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.Work 3 rows.Rep the last 4 rows 7(8:9:9:11:11:12:13) times more. 66(70:74:78:82:86:90:94) sts.Cont in st st until back armhole measures 19(20:20:21:21:22:22:23)cm/7 ½ (8:8:8 1/4 :8 1/4 :8 ¾ :8 ¾ :9)in, ending with a p row.Shape shouldersCast off 7(8:9:9:10:11:11:12) sts at beg of next 2 rows and 8(8:9:10:11:11:12:12) sts at beg of foll 2 rows.Cast off rem 36(38:38:40:40:42:44:46) sts

Left frontWith 4mm (US 6) needles, cast on 2(3:4:4:6:6:6:7) sts.Work in st st.K 1 row.Cast on 2 sts at beg of next row and 12(13:14:15:16:17:18:19) foll wrong side rows. 28(31:34:36:40:42:44:47) sts.Work straight until side seam measures the same as Back side seam, ending with a p row.Shape armhole Next row Cast off 5(6:6:7:7:8:8:9) sts, k to end. 23(25:28:29:33:34:36:38) sts.Next row P to end.Next row K2, skpo, k to end.Work 3 rows.Rep the last 4 rows 7(8:9:9:11:11:12:13) times. 15(16:18:19:21:22:23:24) sts.Work straight until armhole measures the same as Back armhole to shoulder, ending at armhole edge.Shape shoulderNext row Cast off 7(8:9:9:10:11:11:12) sts, k to end.P 1 row.Cast off rem 8(8:9:10:11:11:12:12) sts.

To fi t bust

cm 81 86 92 97 102 107 112 117

in 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 46

Finished bust

cm 82 89 95 100 107 112 118 125

in 32 1/4 35 37 ½ 39 ½ 42 44 46 ½ 49 1/4

Length to centre back (excluding edgings)

cm 35 36 36 37 37 38 38 39

in 13 ¾ 14 1/4 14 1/4 14 ½ 14 ½ 15 15 15 1/4

Sleeve length (excluding cuff)

26cm/10 1/4 in for all sizes

lace edged bolero

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Front edging With 4mm (US 6) needles cast on 12 sts.1st row (wrong side) K4, yf, sl, k2tog, psso, yf, k3, yf, k2.2nd row K4, [k1, p1] 3 times into next st, p2, k6.3rd row K4, yf, skpo, k2tog, cast off 5 sts, k2, yf, k2.4th row K5, yf, k1, p1, k6.5th row K4, yf, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yf, k3, yf, k2tog, yf, k2.6th row K6, [k1, p1] 3 times into next st, p2, k6.7th row K4, yf, skpo, k2tog, cast off 5 sts, k2, yf, k2tog, yf, k2.8th row Cast off 4 sts, k2, yf, k1, p1, k6.These 8 rows form the patt and are repeated.Cont in patt until edging fits all round outside edge, ending with an 8th row.Cast off.

CuffsWork as for front edging until edging fits along cast on

edge of sleeves, ending with an 8th row.Cast off.

To make upJoin shoulder seams. Sew cuffs to cast on edge of sleeves.

Sew sleeves into armholes, easing to fit. Join side seams. Join sleeve and cuff seams. Sew on edging.

Right frontWith 4mm (US 6) needles, cast on 2(3:4:4:6:6:6:7) sts.Work in st st.P 1 row.Cast on 2 sts at beg of next row and 12(13:14:15:16:17:18:19) foll right side rows. 28(31:34:36:40:42:44:47) sts.Work straight until side seam measures the same as Back side seam, ending with a k row.Shape armhole Next row Cast off 5(6:6:7:7:8:8:9) sts, p to end. 23(25:28:29:33:34:36:38) sts.Next row K to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.Work 3 rows.Rep the last 4 rows 7(8:9:9:11:11:12:13) times. 15(16:18:19:21:22:23:24) sts.Work straight until armhole measures the same as Back armhole to shoulder, ending at armhole edge.Shape shoulderNext row Cast off 7(8:9:9:10:11:11:12) sts, p to end.K 1 row.Cast off rem 8(8:9:10:11:11:12:12) sts.

SleevesWith 4mm (US 6) needles, cast on 52(56:60:64:68:72:76:80) sts.Beg with a k row, work in st st.Work 10 rows.Inc row K3, m1, k to last 3 sts, m1, k3.Work 7 rows.Rep the last 8 rows 5 times more and the inc row again. 66(70:74:78:82:86:90:94) sts.Cont straight until sleeve measures 26cm/10 1/4in from cast on edge, ending with a p row.Shape sleeve topCast off 5(6:6:7:7:8:8:9) sts at beg of next 2 rows. 56(58:62:64:68:70:74:76) sts.Next row K2, skpo, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2.Next row P to end.Rep the last 2 rows 5(5:6:8:10:12:14:15) times more, then dec as set on every 4th row until 32(32:34:34:36:36:38:38) sts rem.Cast off 4 sts at beg of next 4 rows.Cast off rem 16(16:18:18:20:20:22:22) sts.

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Two perfect party pieces in Andes, a beautiful blend of mulberry silk and baby alpaca.

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