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Vintage Heart Roll Neck Sweater Pattern

Description:

This pattern features a classic roll neck sweater design with charming heart motifs for a touch of vintage style.

Materials:

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (UK: Aran, Metric: 10 ply) in main color (MC) and contrasting color (CC)
• Needles: US 7 (UK 7, Metric 4.5mm) and US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) knitting needles
• Tapestry needle

Gauge:

18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch using larger needles

Sizes:

Small (Medium, Large, XLarge)

Instructions:

1. Using MC and smaller needles, cast on 100 (110, 120, 130) stitches. Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 2 inches.
2. Switch to larger needles and knit in stockinette stitch until piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15) inches from cast on edge.
3. Begin heart motif: Using CC, follow chart to knit hearts onto sweater front.
4. Continue in stockinette stitch until piece measures 18 (19, 20, 21) inches from cast on edge.
5. Shape neck: Work center 30 (32, 34, 36) stitches in stockinette, place remaining stitches on hold. Work each side of neck separately, decreasing 1 stitch at neck edge on next row, then every other row 5 more times. Work even until neck measures 6 inches.
6. Join yarn at neck edge and knit across held stitches, working decreases to match first side.
7. Work even until neck measures 8 inches. Bind off all stitches.
8. Seam sides and sleeves, weave in ends.