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Spring Sweater Pattern for Mid Gauge Knitting Machine - Size Medium Women

Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: DK weight yarn (US) / 8 ply (UK) / 3 (Metric)
• Knitting Machine: Mid-gauge knitting machine
• Needle Size: US 6 / UK 8 / 4 mm for ribbing, US 7 / UK 7 / 4.5 mm for main body
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors

Gauge:

22 sts x 28 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch with main body needle size

Instructions:

1. Using the smaller needle size, cast on 120 sts for the ribbing. Work in K1, P1 rib for 1.5 inches.
2. Switch to the larger needle size. Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 13 inches from the cast on edge.
3. Shape armholes: Bind off 6 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Then decrease 1 st at each armhole edge every other row 5 times.
4. Continue in stockinette stitch until armhole measures 8 inches.
5. Shape shoulders: Bind off 6 sts at the beginning of the next 4 rows.
6. Repeat for the back.
7. Join front and back at shoulders using the mattress stitch.
8. Sew side seams using the mattress stitch.
9. Weave in all ends and block your sweater to measurements.

Enjoy your new spring sweater!