Needles: US 8 (UK 6, Metric 5mm) circular needles, or size needed to obtain gauge
Cable needle
Stitch markers
Tapestry needle
Gauge: 18 stitches and 24 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch
Instructions:
Cast on 90 sts.
Join in the round, being careful not to twist sts, and place marker for beginning of round.
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 2 inches.
Begin basket weave pattern:
Rounds 1-4: *K6, P6; rep from * to end.
Rounds 5-8: *P6, K6; rep from * to end.
Repeat these 8 rounds for basket weave pattern.
Continue in pattern until piece measures 15 inches from cast-on edge.
Separate front and back:
Knit 45 sts, slip next 10 sts to holder for right front, cast on 5 sts for underarm, knit to end of round.
Work front and back separately:
Continue basket weave pattern on back sts for 7 inches.
Next row: Bind off 5 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows for armholes.
Work even until front measures same as back to shoulder.
Join shoulders using three-needle bind off.
Neckband:
Pick up and knit sts evenly around neckline.
Work in K2, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.
Bind off in rib.
Finishing:
Weave in ends and block the piece to measurements.
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