Finishing
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Join and BO both shoulders sts using a 3 needle bind off with yarn tail that was left when finishing back. With the same yarn on the way from one shoulder to another BO tightly enough remaining live sts of back neckline. A shoulder and neckline bind off with the same yarn tail technique by Aistė Butkevičienė( aisteb1973) you can find by ctrl + clicking the link below( Russian language, but there are pictures and schematics): http:// club. osinka. ru / topic-173577? p = 17679574 # 17679574
Collar
For collar transfer sts from right front stitch holder to US9( 5,5 mm) needles, re-join yarn, pick up 45( 47, 49, 51, 51) sts around neckline and work sts from left front stitch holder as established. There are 69( 71, 75, 77, 79) sts on needles. Work the next WS row in rib 1x1, continuing band stitch pattern of slipped sts on first and last 11 sts. Work for 14 rows total, including row of picked up sts, end with WS row. With US7( 4,5 mm) BO collar sts using i-cord bind off( see Stitch patterns and techniques). BO sts to last 2 sts, break yarn and graft 2 sts of i-cord with 2 last sts of the row using Kitchener st.
Sew sleeves into armholes using combined grafting and mattress stitch: approximately 4 sleeve sts are attached to 3 selvage sts( or 2 sts to 3 rows) of armhole, taking into account that back armhole is 2 rows longer than front armhole, start and finish between armhole markers. You can find more about combined grafting and mattress stitch technique by ctrl + clicking link below( Russian language, but there are pictures and schematics): http:// club. osinka. ru / topic-173577? p = 18297437 # 18297437
Sew side seams and sleeve seams using a mattress stitch. Sew on 6 halves of snaps on RS of left front band, place the top snap 6 cm from top edge, bottom snap – 2,5 cm from bottom edge. Place remaining snaps evenly. Sew on second snap halves on WS of right front band with invisible stitch: don’ t let the sewing thread pierce the fabric. Sew on snaps not in center of band, but a bit closer to front piece( a bit further from edge).
Using a mattress st and yarn ends remaining after working pockets, sew pocket sides attaching 1 selvage st of a pocket to 2 corresponding rows of lining. Take into account that the pocket is 3 rows longer than lining for some ease, so attach 1 selvage st to only 1 row of lining at some places. Fasten studs in the top and bottom corner of pocket opening.
Sew on a hanger on the line of bound off sts of back neckline. Weave in all yarn ends.
Wash garment, roll it between two thick bath towels and firmly press towel roll to squeeze out excess water. Take garment out, lay it out flat, block to measurements, stretch slightly along snap band. Allow garment to dry completely before removing.
Thank you for knitting!
Pattern version 1.0. eng December 2016 All images, text, and illustrations © Aistė Butkevičienė, 2016 11