Modern Vintage. Knitting Patterns Midsummer (eng) | Page 9

aisteb1973
Finishing
Join and BO shoulder sts using the 3 needle bind off method.

Neckband
Pick up open sts around back neckline with US3 (3,25 mm)
circular needles = 35 (35, 37) sts total. Pick up 2 more sts left
after binding off the shoulders and pick up 96 (96, 94) sts
along the front neckline with a tail you left before.
You have 133 sts (19 repeats of rib pattern) on your needles.
Work in the round 8 rows of rib, distributing sts so that the
middle st of 3 twisted sts of the rib pattern matched the
twisted st of the lace pattern where it’s possible. Work 1 row
in stockinette st. BO tight all sts with a crochet hook (instructions are given on 10th page).

Sew in sleeves using combined grafting and mattress stitch:
approximately 4 sleeve stitches attached to 3 selvage stitches
(or 4 stitches to 6 rows) of the armhole, taking into account
that the back armhole is 4 rows longer than the front armhole, start and finish between armhole markers. Remove
markers. Combined grafting and mattress stitch technique is
published here (Russian language, but there are pictures and
schematics):
http://club.osinka.ru/topic-173577?p=18297437#18297437
Sew side seams and sleeve seams using mattress stitch.
Weave in yarn ends. Wash the garment, roll it between two
thick bath towels and firmly press towel roll to squeeze out
excess water. Take the garment out, lay it out flat, block to
measurements. Allow garment to dry completely before
removing.
Wear with a pleasure and smile!
Thank you for knitting!

All images, text, and illustrations © Aistė Butkevičienė, 2016

@aisteb1973

9