Finishing aisteb1973
Join shoulders and bind off back neckline using three needle bind off with the same yarn technique of Aistė Butkevičienė( aisteb1973): http:// club. osinka. ru / topic-173577? p = 17679574 # 17679574
Neckline ribbed hem
Using circular needles 3.25 mm, pick up 70 stitches on the back and 86 stitches on the front, in total 156 stitches. Place markers on shoulder lines, dividing 70 stitches on the back and 86 stitches on the front. Work one round using 2x2 rib, as follows:* purl 2, knit 2 * and repeat between *. Next row is a Decrease row.
Decrease row: work 2x2 rib to 1 stitch before the marker on the left shoulder, k2tog. Work to 1 stitch before the marker on the right shoulder, ssk. Repeat decrease row 11 more times every row, 24 stitches decreased. There are 132 stitches now on the needle. Bind off all stitches by a tapestry needle using a special technique for 2x2 rib bind off. http:// club. osinka. ru / topic-173577? p = 16053409 # 16053409
Set in sleeves using combined grafting and mattress stitch: approximately 10 sleeve stitches attached to 7 selvage stitches( or 5 stitches to 7 rows) of the armhole. Please note that back armhole is longer then front armhole. Begin and end between armhole markers. Remove markers. Combined grafting and mattress stitch technique is published here: http:// club. osinka. ru / topic-173577? p = 18297437 # 18297437
Sew side seams and sleeve seams using mattress stitch, leaving side vents as long as desired. At the top of vents put decorative studs. Weave in yarn ends. You can use technique of weaving yarn ends of slippery cotton, silk or tape yarn with no wool fibers from Aistė Butkevičienė( aisteb1973): http:// club. osinka. ru / topic-173577? p = 18313080 # 18313080
Wash the garment, according washing directions on yarn label, roll your garment between two thick bath towels and firmly press towel roll. Take it out, place it flat on a appropriate surface, check the finished dimensions. Allow garment to dry completely before removing.
Enjoy wearing and be followed by the sea breeze!
Thank you for knitting!
Pattern version 1.0. en August 2016
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