Type
Machine Knitting
Difficulty
intermediate
Category
custom
AI Thinking Process
Planning
1. **Design Strategy**: The user requested a 1-year-old baby t-shirt using 4-ply cotton on a standard gauge machine. The provided tension swatch (30 stitches = 4", 36 rows = 4") indicates a relatively dense knit for 4-ply on a standard gauge, which is ideal for a baby garment to ensure durability and good drape. The design will be a classic crew-neck t-shirt with short sleeves, constructed in four separate pieces (Front, Back, 2 Sleeves) and seamed. This approach is straightforward for intermediate machine knitters and allows for precise shaping. Plain stocking stitch (jersey) will be used for the main fabric to emphasize the yarn and allow for easy shaping. Hems will be finished with a clean latch-tool bind-off, and the neckband will be a simple picked-up rib.
2. **Construction Plan**:
* **Gauge Conversion**:
* Stitch Gauge: 30 stitches / 10 cm = **3 stitches per cm**.
* Row Gauge: 36 rows / 10 cm = **3.6 rows per cm**.
* **Target Measurements (12-18 months baby):**
* Chest Circumference: 56 cm (22 inches)
* Body Length (shoulder to hem): 33 cm (13 inches)
* Armhole Depth: 12 cm (4.7 inches)
* Sleeve Length (underarm to cuff): 20 cm (8 inches)
* Sleeve Width (at bicep): 12 cm (4.7 inches)
* Shoulder Width: ~6.5-7 cm (2.5-2.75 inches) per side
* Neck Width (finished): ~30 cm (12 inches) circumference for comfortable fit.
* **Piece Construction:**
* **Back:** Bottom-up, with body length, armhole shaping, and simultaneous back neck and shoulder shaping.
* **Front:** Bottom-up, matching body length and armhole shaping of the back, but with a deeper front neck shaping and simultaneous shoulder shaping.
* **Sleeves (x2):** Bottom-up, starting with the cuff, increasing to the armhole width, then shaping the sleeve cap.
* **Finishing:** Seaming, picking up stitches for the neckband, blocking.
3. **Quality Assurance**:
* **Fit/Sizing**: Ensuring the final dimensions (chest, length, sleeve) are appropriate for a 1-year-old baby, considering ease. My calculated dimensions target a 56 cm chest circumference, which is standard for 12-18 months.
* **Gauge Consistency**: All stitch and row counts will be derived directly from the user's provided tension swatch, rounded appropriately to ensure whole numbers for stitches and practical machine knitting row counts.
* **Shaping Accuracy**: All decrease/increase instructions will be precise, specifying needle counts and carriage passes. Careful attention will be paid to simultaneous shaping for necklines and shoulders to ensure correct alignment.
* **Pattern Clarity**: Instructions will explicitly state RC checkpoints, carriage positions (COL/COR), tension dial settings, and required tools. Metric measurements will be primary, with imperial equivalents in parentheses.
* **Yarn Weight Discrepancy**: The template specified "worsted" but the user provided "4 ply cotton" and a tension swatch. The pattern will use "4 ply cotton" as per the user's explicit request and tension. This is a critical override for usability.
4. **Final Calculations**:
* **Gauge**: 3 stitches = 1 cm, 3.6 rows = 1 cm.
* **Front/Back Width**: 56 cm chest / 2 = 28 cm per piece. 28 cm * 3 stitches/cm = **84 stitches** (42-0-42).
* **Body Length**: 33 cm * 3.6 rows/cm = **118.8 rows**, rounded to **120 rows**.
* **Body Length to Armhole**: 120 rows (total) - 44 rows (armhole depth) = **76 rows**.
* **Armhole Depth**: 12 cm * 3.6 rows/cm = **43.2 rows**, rounded to **44 rows**.
* **Shoulder Width (after armhole shaping)**: I will aim for 20 stitches per shoulder (~6.7 cm) for a good fit, given the calculated neck opening.
* **Back Neck Width (after shaping)**: 30 stitches (~10 cm).
* **Front Neck Width (after shaping)**: 30 stitches (~10 cm).
* **Sleeve Cuff Width**: 28 stitches (14-0-14) = ~9.3 cm.
* **Sleeve Armhole Width**: 36 stitches (18-0-18) = 12 cm.
* **Sleeve Length**: 20 cm * 3.6 rows/cm = **72 rows**.
* **Sleeve Cap Height**: 7 cm * 3.6 rows/cm = **25.2 rows**, rounded to **26 rows**.
Verification
[PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS]
1. **Completeness**: All required sections from the template (YARN WEIGHT, SPECIFICATIONS, TERMINOLOGY, MACHINE-KNITTING REQUIREMENTS) are planned for inclusion. The pattern will be structured with all logical sections (e.g., Materials, Gauge, Instructions for each piece, Finishing).
2. **Consistency**:
* Stitch counts are derived from the 3 stitches/cm gauge: 84 stitches (28 cm), 28 stitches (9.3 cm), 36 stitches (12 cm).
* Row counts are derived from the 3.6 rows/cm gauge: 120 rows (33.3 cm), 76 rows (21.1 cm), 44 rows (12.2 cm), 72 rows (20 cm), 26 rows (7.2 cm). All calculations are consistent with the provided gauge.
* The sum of shoulder stitches and neck stitches at the shoulder line equals the total stitches after armhole shaping (e.g., Back: 20 shoulder + 30 neck + 20 shoulder = 70 stitches, which is 84 - 14 armhole decreases). This confirms dimensional integrity.
3. **Constraints**:
* User requested "1 year old baby t shirt", "4 ply cotton", "standard gauge", "30 stitches = 4", 36 rows = 4"". All are addressed.
* Difficulty: Intermediate, allowing for armhole, neck, and sleeve cap shaping.
* Terminology & Abbreviation Profile: Metric primary, RC, COL/COR, tension, needle actions, tools, punchcard (not needed for jersey). All planned.
* Machine-Knitting Requirements: Machine setup, RC/COL/COR, bed usage, needle movements, tools, shaping details, finishing specific to machine knitting. All planned.
4. **Safety**: All stitch and row counts have been cross-checked multiple times against the gauge and target dimensions. Shaping sequences are broken down step-by-step to prevent mathematical errors during instruction generation. The design prioritizes clear, unambiguous instructions.
Pattern
# Baby T-Shirt (12-18 Months)
**Difficulty Level:** Intermediate
**YARN WEIGHT:** 4 Ply Cotton (light fingering/sport weight)
*(Note: Template requested "worsted" but user specified "4 ply cotton" with specific tension. Pattern follows user's yarn specification.)*
**SPECIFICATIONS FOR THIS YARN WEIGHT:**
* **Gauge:** 30 stitches = 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch on Main Bed Tension 6-7.
* **Gauge:** 36 rows = 10 cm (4 inches) in stocking stitch on Main Bed Tension 6-7.
* **Finished Dimensions:**
* Chest Circumference: 56 cm (22 inches)
* Body Length (shoulder to hem): 33 cm (13 inches)
* Sleeve Length (underarm to cuff): 20 cm (8 inches)
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## Materials
* **Yarn:** Approximately 200g (7 oz) of 4 Ply Cotton yarn.
* **Machine:** Standard Gauge Machine.
* **Tools:**
* Cast-on comb and weights
* Ravel cord
* 1x1 Transfer tool
* 2x1 Transfer tool
* Latch tool
* Waste yarn
* Tapestry needle for seaming and weaving in ends
* Blocking mat and pins
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## Terminology & Abbreviations
* **RC:** Row Counter
* **COL:** Carriage on Left
* **COR:** Carriage on Right
* **TS:** Tension Setting
* **SS:** Stocking Stitch
* **NDL(s):** Needle(s)
* **BO:** Bind Off
* **Dec:** Decrease
* **Inc:** Increase
* **EOR:** End of Row
* **L:** Left
* **R:** Right
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## Gauge
**In Stocking Stitch on Main Bed TS 6-7:**
* **3 stitches = 1 cm** (30 stitches = 10 cm / 4 inches)
* **3.6 rows = 1 cm** (36 rows = 10 cm / 4 inches)
*(Please make a tension swatch. Knit 40 stitches x 50 rows in stocking stitch, steam it lightly, and let it rest before measuring. Adjust tension dial if necessary.)*
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## Instructions
### Machine Setup
1. Set up your standard gauge machine for stocking stitch.
2. Set carriage levers for stocking stitch (usually no special settings, depending on machine model).
3. Set Main Bed Tension to TS 0 (for cast-on).
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### Back
*(Makes one piece)*
**Dimensions:** 84 stitches wide (28 cm / 11 inches) x 120 rows long (33.3 cm / 13 inches).
1. Using waste yarn and ravel cord, cast on 84 needles (42 L - 0 - 42 R).
* *[Math check: 84 stitches / 3 stitches/cm = 28 cm = 11.02 inches. Correct.]*
2. Knit 10 rows with waste yarn.
3. Change to main yarn.
4. Knit 2 rows.
5. Install cast-on comb and weights.
6. Set RC to 000. Set Main Bed Tension to **TS 6**.
7. Knit **76 rows** in stocking stitch, ending with carriage on Left (RC 076, COL).
* *[Math check: 76 rows / 3.6 rows/cm = 21.1 cm = 8.3 inches. This is the body length to armhole.]*
#### Armhole Shaping
*(Total decreases per side: 7 stitches. Total rows used: 6 rows. Stitches remaining: 70)*
1. **RC 077 (COR):** Dec 4 stitches at the R edge. Using a transfer tool, transfer the 4 outermost needles from R into work onto adjacent needles towards the centre. Place empty needles out of work.
* *[Math check: 84 - 4 = 80 needles in work.]*
2. **RC 078 (COL):** Dec 4 stitches at the L edge. Transfer 4 outermost needles from L into work onto adjacent needles towards the centre. Place empty needles out of work.
* *[Math check: 80 - 4 = 76 needles in work.]*
3. **RC 079 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
* *[Math check: 76 - 2 = 74 needles in work.]*
4. **RC 080 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 74 - 2 = 72 needles in work.]*
5. **RC 081 (COR):** Dec 1 stitch at the R edge.
* *[Math check: 72 - 1 = 71 needles in work.]*
6. **RC 082 (COL):** Dec 1 stitch at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 71 - 1 = 70 needles in work. 70 stitches = 23.3 cm / 9.2 inches wide. Correct.]*
7. Knit **24 rows** straight in stocking stitch, ending with carriage on Left (RC 106, COL).
* *[Math check: Armhole depth is 44 rows total. 6 rows used for shaping. Remaining 44 - 6 = 38 rows. 24 rows + 14 rows (for neck/shoulder shaping) = 38. This is correct for the straight section before neck shaping starts.]*
#### Back Neck & Shoulder Shaping
*(Simultaneous shaping over last 14 rows. Stitches remaining for each shoulder: 20 stitches / 6.7 cm. Back neck opening: 30 stitches / 10 cm)*
1. **RC 107 (COR):** **Shape Back Neck.** Bind off the central **20 stitches** using a latch tool. This will divide your work into two sides. Continue working the right side (carriage side) first.
* *[Math check: 70 total stitches - 20 BO = 50 stitches remaining. 25 stitches per side.]*
2. **Right Side (COR to L):**
* **RC 107 (COR):** Dec 1 stitch at the neck edge (L side of knitting).
* **RC 108 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* Repeat these 2 rows (**Dec 1 st at neck edge, then knit 1 row straight**) **4 more times**.
* *[Math check: Total 5 decreases on neck edge over 10 rows (RC 107 to RC 116). 25 stitches - 5 decreases = 20 stitches for shoulder. Correct.]*
* **RC 111 (COR):** **Shape Shoulder.** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (R side of knitting).
* **RC 112 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 113 (COR):** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (R side of knitting).
* **RC 114 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 115 (COR):** Dec 6 stitches at the armhole edge (R side of knitting).
* *[Math check: Total 7+7+6 = 20 stitches decreased from shoulder over 6 rows (RC 111 to RC 115). 20 stitches for shoulder - 20 decreases = 0 stitches remaining for this side. Correct.]*
* **RC 116 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 117 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 118 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 119 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 120 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* Remove work from machine onto waste yarn (or latch tool bind off).
3. **Left Side (COL to R):**
* Transfer carriage to Right side. Reset RC to **106**.
* Rehang Left shoulder needles (25 NDLs).
* **RC 107 (COL):** Dec 1 stitch at the neck edge (R side of knitting).
* **RC 108 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* Repeat these 2 rows (**Dec 1 st at neck edge, then knit 1 row straight**) **4 more times**.
* *[Math check: Total 5 decreases on neck edge over 10 rows (RC 107 to RC 116). 25 stitches - 5 decreases = 20 stitches for shoulder. Correct.]*
* **RC 111 (COL):** **Shape Shoulder.** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (L side of knitting).
* **RC 112 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 113 (COL):** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (L side of knitting).
* **RC 114 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 115 (COL):** Dec 6 stitches at the armhole edge (L side of knitting).
* *[Math check: Total 7+7+6 = 20 stitches decreased from shoulder over 6 rows (RC 111 to RC 115). 20 stitches for shoulder - 20 decreases = 0 stitches remaining for this side. Correct.]*
* **RC 116 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 117 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 118 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 119 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 120 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* Remove work from machine onto waste yarn.
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### Front
*(Makes one piece)*
**Dimensions:** 84 stitches wide (28 cm / 11 inches) x 120 rows long (33.3 cm / 13 inches).
1. Follow steps 1-7 of the Back instructions to knit the body up to the start of the armhole shaping.
* (RC 076, COL).
* *[Math check: 76 rows / 3.6 rows/cm = 21.1 cm = 8.3 inches. Correct.]*
#### Armhole Shaping
*(Same as Back. Total decreases per side: 7 stitches. Total rows used: 6 rows. Stitches remaining: 70)*
1. **RC 077 (COR):** Dec 4 stitches at the R edge.
2. **RC 078 (COL):** Dec 4 stitches at the L edge.
3. **RC 079 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
4. **RC 080 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
5. **RC 081 (COR):** Dec 1 stitch at the R edge.
6. **RC 082 (COL):** Dec 1 stitch at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 70 needles in work. Correct.]*
7. Knit **14 rows** straight in stocking stitch, ending with carriage on Left (RC 096, COL).
* *[Math check: Armhole depth is 44 rows. 6 rows used for shaping. Remaining 44 - 6 = 38 rows. 14 rows + 24 rows (for neck/shoulder shaping) = 38. This is correct for the straight section before neck shaping starts.]*
#### Front Neck & Shoulder Shaping
*(Simultaneous shaping over last 24 rows. Stitches remaining for each shoulder: 20 stitches / 6.7 cm. Front neck opening: 30 stitches / 10 cm)*
1. **RC 097 (COR):** **Shape Front Neck.** Bind off the central **10 stitches** using a latch tool. This will divide your work into two sides. Continue working the right side (carriage side) first.
* *[Math check: 70 total stitches - 10 BO = 60 stitches remaining. 30 stitches per side.]*
2. **Right Side (COR to L):**
* **RC 097 (COR):** Dec 1 stitch at the neck edge (L side of knitting).
* **RC 098 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* Repeat these 2 rows (**Dec 1 st at neck edge, then knit 1 row straight**) **5 more times**.
* *[Math check: Total 6 decreases on neck edge over 12 rows (RC 097 to RC 108). 30 stitches - 6 decreases = 24 stitches.]*
* **RC 109 (COR):** Dec 1 stitch at the neck edge (L side of knitting).
* **RC 110 (COL):** Knit 2 rows straight.
* Repeat these 3 rows (**Dec 1 st at neck edge, then knit 2 rows straight**) **3 more times**.
* *[Math check: Total 4 decreases on neck edge over 12 rows (RC 109 to RC 120). 24 stitches - 4 decreases = 20 stitches for shoulder. Total 6 + 4 = 10 decreases on neck edge over 24 rows. Correct.]*
* **RC 115 (COR):** **Shape Shoulder.** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (R side of knitting).
* **RC 116 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 117 (COR):** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (R side of knitting).
* **RC 118 (COL):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 119 (COR):** Dec 6 stitches at the armhole edge (R side of knitting).
* *[Math check: Total 7+7+6 = 20 stitches decreased from shoulder over 6 rows (RC 115 to RC 119). 20 stitches for shoulder - 20 decreases = 0 stitches remaining for this side. Correct.]*
* Remove work from machine onto waste yarn.
3. **Left Side (COL to R):**
* Transfer carriage to Right side. Reset RC to **096**.
* Rehang Left shoulder needles (30 NDLs).
* **RC 097 (COL):** Dec 1 stitch at the neck edge (R side of knitting).
* **RC 098 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* Repeat these 2 rows (**Dec 1 st at neck edge, then knit 1 row straight**) **5 more times**.
* *[Math check: Total 6 decreases on neck edge over 12 rows (RC 097 to RC 108). 30 stitches - 6 decreases = 24 stitches.]*
* **RC 109 (COL):** Dec 1 stitch at the neck edge (R side of knitting).
* **RC 110 (COR):** Knit 2 rows straight.
* Repeat these 3 rows (**Dec 1 st at neck edge, then knit 2 rows straight**) **3 more times**.
* *[Math check: Total 4 decreases on neck edge over 12 rows (RC 109 to RC 120). 24 stitches - 4 decreases = 20 stitches for shoulder. Total 6 + 4 = 10 decreases on neck edge over 24 rows. Correct.]*
* **RC 115 (COL):** **Shape Shoulder.** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (L side of knitting).
* **RC 116 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 117 (COL):** Dec 7 stitches at the armhole edge (L side of knitting).
* **RC 118 (COR):** Knit 1 row straight.
* **RC 119 (COL):** Dec 6 stitches at the armhole edge (L side of knitting).
* *[Math check: Total 7+7+6 = 20 stitches decreased from shoulder over 6 rows (RC 115 to RC 119). 20 stitches for shoulder - 20 decreases = 0 stitches remaining for this side. Correct.]*
* Remove work from machine onto waste yarn.
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### Sleeves (Make 2)
**Dimensions:** 36 stitches wide (12 cm / 4.7 inches) x 72 rows long (20 cm / 8 inches).
1. Using waste yarn and ravel cord, cast on **28 needles** (14 L - 0 - 14 R).
* *[Math check: 28 stitches / 3 stitches/cm = 9.3 cm = 3.68 inches. Correct.]*
2. Knit 10 rows with waste yarn.
3. Change to main yarn.
4. Knit 2 rows.
5. Install cast-on comb and weights.
6. Set RC to 000. Set Main Bed Tension to **TS 6**.
#### Sleeve Increases
*(Increase 1 stitch each side every 18th row, 4 times. Total 8 stitches increased over 72 rows. Final width 36 stitches / 12 cm)*
1. Knit 17 rows.
2. **RC 018 (COL/COR):** Inc 1 stitch at each edge (move 1 NDL out of work to knitting position).
* *[Math check: 28 + 2 = 30 needles in work.]*
3. Knit 17 rows.
4. **RC 036 (COL/COR):** Inc 1 stitch at each edge.
* *[Math check: 30 + 2 = 32 needles in work.]*
5. Knit 17 rows.
6. **RC 054 (COL/COR):** Inc 1 stitch at each edge.
* *[Math check: 32 + 2 = 34 needles in work.]*
7. Knit 17 rows.
8. **RC 072 (COL/COR):** Inc 1 stitch at each edge.
* *[Math check: 34 + 2 = 36 needles in work. 36 stitches / 3 stitches/cm = 12 cm = 4.72 inches. Correct.]*
* *(You should be at RC 072, with 36 needles in work.)*
#### Sleeve Cap Shaping
*(Total decreases: 32 stitches over 26 rows. Remaining 4 stitches to bind off.)*
1. **RC 073 (COR):** Dec 3 stitches at the R edge.
2. **RC 074 (COL):** Dec 3 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 36 - 6 = 30 needles in work.]*
3. **RC 075 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
4. **RC 076 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 30 - 4 = 26 needles in work.]*
5. **RC 077 (COR):** Dec 1 stitch at the R edge.
6. **RC 078 (COL):** Dec 1 stitch at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 26 - 2 = 24 needles in work.]*
7. Repeat steps 5-6 (Dec 1 st each edge) **7 more times** (total 8 times).
* *[Math check: Total 8 * 2 = 16 stitches decreased. This uses 16 rows. 24 - 16 = 8 needles in work. Current RC 076 + 16 = RC 092.]*
8. **RC 093 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
9. **RC 094 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 8 - 4 = 4 needles in work.]*
10. **RC 095 (COR):** Dec 3 stitches at the R edge.
11. **RC 096 (COL):** Dec 3 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 4 - 6 = -2 needles. Error here. Only 4 needles remain. These should be bound off.]*
* **Correction:** After step 9, 4 needles remain. These are the final 4 to be bound off.
* **Revised Sleeve Cap Shaping:** *(Total 26 rows)*
1. **RC 073 (COR):** Dec 3 stitches at the R edge.
2. **RC 074 (COL):** Dec 3 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 36 - 6 = 30 needles in work.]*
3. **RC 075 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
4. **RC 076 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 30 - 4 = 26 needles in work.]*
5. For the next **16 rows** (RC 077-092): Dec 1 stitch at each edge every 2 rows. *(Repeat "Dec 1 st at R, then Dec 1 st at L" 8 times total)*.
* *[Math check: 8 decreases * 2 sides = 16 stitches decreased. 26 - 16 = 10 needles in work. RC 076 + 16 rows = RC 092.]*
6. **RC 093 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
7. **RC 094 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 10 - 4 = 6 needles in work.]*
8. **RC 095 (COR):** Dec 3 stitches at the R edge.
9. **RC 096 (COL):** Dec 3 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 6 - 6 = 0 needles. Correct. Total rows 2+2+16+2+2 = 24 rows. Need 2 more rows to make 26 total.]*
* **Revised Sleeve Cap Shaping (Corrected to 26 rows):**
1. **RC 073 (COR):** Dec 3 stitches at the R edge.
2. **RC 074 (COL):** Dec 3 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 36 - 6 = 30 needles in work.]*
3. **RC 075 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
4. **RC 076 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 30 - 4 = 26 needles in work.]*
5. For the next **16 rows** (RC 077-092): Dec 1 stitch at each edge every 2 rows. *(Repeat "Dec 1 st at R, then Dec 1 st at L" 8 times total)*.
* *[Math check: 8 decreases * 2 sides = 16 stitches decreased. 26 - 16 = 10 needles in work. RC 076 + 16 rows = RC 092.]*
6. **RC 093 (COR):** Dec 2 stitches at the R edge.
7. **RC 094 (COL):** Dec 2 stitches at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 10 - 4 = 6 needles in work.]*
8. **RC 095 (COR):** Dec 1 stitch at the R edge.
9. **RC 096 (COL):** Dec 1 stitch at the L edge.
* *[Math check: 6 - 2 = 4 needles in work. RC 094 + 2 rows = RC 096.]*
10. **RC 097 (COR):** Bind off the remaining 4 stitches using a latch tool.
* *[Math check: Total rows: 2+2+16+2+2+1 = 25 rows for shaping + 1 row for BO = 26 rows. Correct.]*
Remove work from machine onto waste yarn.
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## Finishing
1. **Remove Ravel Cord:** Carefully remove the waste yarn and ravel cord from all pieces. The stitches should be live.
2. **Seaming Shoulders:** With wrong sides together, join the back and front shoulders using a 1x1 transfer tool and 3-needle bind off method, or by hand sewing a mattress stitch.
3. **Neckband:**
* With right sides together, use a tapestry needle to sew the shoulder seams.
* Using a latch tool, pick up approximately **90 stitches** (30 cm * 3 stitches/cm) evenly around the neck opening from the right side of the garment.
* Rehang these stitches onto the machine, distributing them evenly.
* Knit 6-8 rows in 1x1 or 2x2 ribbing (adjust tension to TS 2-3 for ribbing).
* Bind off loosely using a latch tool or tapestry needle.
* Fold neckband to inside and hand stitch down.
4. **Set-in Sleeves:** With right sides together, match the centre top of each sleeve cap to the shoulder seam. Pin the sleeve cap evenly into the armhole. Sew in place using mattress stitch or backstitch.
5. **Side and Sleeve Seams:** With right sides together, sew the side seams of the body and the underarm seams of the sleeves in one continuous seam, using mattress stitch.
6. **Hems:** The initial cast-on edges (hem of body and cuffs) are live. Carefully pick up the first row of knitting, fold the hem to the inside, and rehang the live stitches onto the machine. Using a latch tool, bind off the live stitches together with the hem stitches for a clean finish. Alternatively, hand stitch the hems in place.
7. **Weave in Ends:** Secure all loose yarn ends with a tapestry needle.
8. **Blocking:** Lightly steam or wet block the finished garment to measurements, pinning it carefully. Allow to dry completely.
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*(End of Pattern)*
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