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Enchanted Garden
Bright and colorful fair isle pullover with fun floral designs.
Shown in Patons Astra.
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Abbreviations
Beg = beginning
Dec = decrease(ing)
K = knit
k2tog = Knit next 2
stitches together.
P2togtbl = purl 2
stitches together through back loops
psso = pass slipped
stitch over
rem = remain(ing)
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
Sl1 = Slip next stitch
knitwise.
st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
Details &
Instructions
MEASUREMENTS
To
fit chest measurement
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4
yrs
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24
ins [61 cm]
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6
yrs
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26
ins [66 cm]
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8
yrs
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28
ins [71 cm]
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10
yrs
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30
ins [76 cm]
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Finished
chest measurement
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4
yrs
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28
ins [71 cm]
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6
yrs
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30
ins [76 cm]
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8
yrs
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34
ins [86 cm]
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10
yrs
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36
ins [91 cm]
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MATERIALS
Astra
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Sizes
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4 yrs
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6 yrs
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8 yrs
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10 yrs
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Main
Color (MC)
() |
4
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4
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5
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5
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Contrast
A
() |
4
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4
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5
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5
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 |
Contrast
B
() |
2
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2
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2
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6
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Astra (50 g/1.75 oz;147 m/161 yds)
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Contrast
C
White (02751) |
2
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2
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3
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3
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 |
Contrast
D
() |
1
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1
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1
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1
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 |
Contrast
E
() |
1
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1
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1
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1
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 |
Contrast
F
() |
1
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1
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1
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1
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Sizes
3.75 mm (U.S. 5) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) knitting needles. Sizes 3.75 mm (U.S. 5)
and 4 mm (U.S. 6) circular knitting needles 24 ins [60 cm] long. Set of four
size 3.75 mm (U.S. 5) and 4 mm (U.S. 6) double-pointed needles or size needed
to obtain tension. 2 st holders.
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GAUGE
24 sts and 28 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] with larger
needles in Fair Isle pat.
INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest
size. If changes are necessary for larger siz es the instr uctions will be
written thus ( ).
Note: Lower body is worked in one piece on circular needles.
When working in Fair Isle pat, carry yarn not in use loosely across WS of work but never over more than 5 sts.
When it must pass over more than 5 sts, weave it over and under color in use on next st or at center point of sts it passes over. The colors are never twisted around one another.
When working upper Body of Front, Back and Sleeves, embroider butterflies and flowers in duplicate stitch as indicated on char ts.
Note: Lower body is worked in one piece on circular needles.
When working in Fair Isle pat, carry yarn not in use loosely across WS of work but never over more than 5 sts.
When it must pass over more than 5 sts, weave it over and under color in use on next st or at center point of sts it passes over. The colors are never twisted around one another.
When working upper Body of Front, Back and Sleeves, embroider butterflies and flowers in duplicate stitch as indicated on char ts.
BODY
With smaller circular needle and B, cast on 148 (160-184-196) sts. Join in round and placing a marker on first st knit 6 rnds, inc 20 sts evenly across last rnd. 168 (180-204-216) sts.
Change to larger circular needle and proceed as follows:
Work Chart I to end of chart, reading rows from right to left and noting the 12 st rep will be worked 14 (15-17-18) times.
With MC, knit 0 (0-2-2) rnds.
Work Chart II to end of char t, reading rows from right to left and noting the 12 st rep will be worked 14 (15-17-18) times.
With MC, knit 0 (0-2-2) rounds.
Work Chart III to end of chart, reading rows from right to left and noting the 12 st rep will be worked 14 (15-17-18) times.
With MC, knit 0 (0-2-2) rounds.
Work Chart III until 6th row of Chart III is complete.
Armhole shaping for Back: With larger needles and A, cast off 2 (2-6-6) sts. K82 (88-96-102). Tu r n . Leave rem sts for Front on circular needle.
Next row: (WS). With A, cast off 2 (2- 6-6) sts. Knit to end of row. 80 (86-90-96) sts.
Work 1st to 8th rows of Chart IV in stocking st, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows.
Change to smaller needles and cont working Chart IV dec 1 st each end of needle on every alt row from previous dec until there are 34 (36-36-40) sts. Leave rem 34 (36-36-40) sts on a st holder.
Armhole shaping for Front: With RS of work facing, larger needles and A, cast off 2 (2-6-6) sts. K82 (88-96-102).
Next row: (WS). With A, cast off 2 (2- 6-6) sts. Knit to end of row. 80 (86-90-96) sts.
Work 1st to 8th rows of Chart IV in stocking st, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows.
Change to smaller needles and cont working Chart IV, dec 1 st each end of needle on every alt row from previous dec until there are 42 (44-44-50) sts.
Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. K9 (9-9- 12) (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: P2tog. Purl to end of row. Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge every alt row, from previous dec to 3 sts.
Next row: Sl1. P2tog. psso. Fasten off. With RS of work facing, slip next 20 (22-22-22) sts from spare needle onto a st holder. Join MC to rem sts and knit to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge every alt row from previous dec to 3 sts.
Next row: Sl1. P2tog. psso. Fasten off.
With smaller circular needle and B, cast on 148 (160-184-196) sts. Join in round and placing a marker on first st knit 6 rnds, inc 20 sts evenly across last rnd. 168 (180-204-216) sts.
Change to larger circular needle and proceed as follows:
Work Chart I to end of chart, reading rows from right to left and noting the 12 st rep will be worked 14 (15-17-18) times.
With MC, knit 0 (0-2-2) rnds.
Work Chart II to end of char t, reading rows from right to left and noting the 12 st rep will be worked 14 (15-17-18) times.
With MC, knit 0 (0-2-2) rounds.
Work Chart III to end of chart, reading rows from right to left and noting the 12 st rep will be worked 14 (15-17-18) times.
With MC, knit 0 (0-2-2) rounds.
Work Chart III until 6th row of Chart III is complete.
Armhole shaping for Back: With larger needles and A, cast off 2 (2-6-6) sts. K82 (88-96-102). Tu r n . Leave rem sts for Front on circular needle.
Next row: (WS). With A, cast off 2 (2- 6-6) sts. Knit to end of row. 80 (86-90-96) sts.
Work 1st to 8th rows of Chart IV in stocking st, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows.
Change to smaller needles and cont working Chart IV dec 1 st each end of needle on every alt row from previous dec until there are 34 (36-36-40) sts. Leave rem 34 (36-36-40) sts on a st holder.
Armhole shaping for Front: With RS of work facing, larger needles and A, cast off 2 (2-6-6) sts. K82 (88-96-102).
Next row: (WS). With A, cast off 2 (2- 6-6) sts. Knit to end of row. 80 (86-90-96) sts.
Work 1st to 8th rows of Chart IV in stocking st, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows.
Change to smaller needles and cont working Chart IV, dec 1 st each end of needle on every alt row from previous dec until there are 42 (44-44-50) sts.
Next row: (RS). Sl1. K1. psso. K9 (9-9- 12) (neck edge). Turn. Leave rem sts on a spare needle.
Next row: P2tog. Purl to end of row. Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge every alt row, from previous dec to 3 sts.
Next row: Sl1. P2tog. psso. Fasten off. With RS of work facing, slip next 20 (22-22-22) sts from spare needle onto a st holder. Join MC to rem sts and knit to last 2 sts. K2tog.
Next row: Purl to last 2 sts. P2togtbl.
Dec 1 st at neck edge on every row AT THE SAME TIME dec 1 st at raglan edge every alt row from previous dec to 3 sts.
Next row: Sl1. P2tog. psso. Fasten off.
SLEEVES
With B and smaller needles, cast on 32 (32-44-44) sts. Work 6 rows stocking st inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 36 (36-48-48) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed as follows:
With B and smaller needles, cast on 32 (32-44-44) sts. Work 6 rows stocking st inc 4 sts evenly across last row. 36 (36-48-48) sts.
Change to larger needles and proceed as follows:
Sizes 4 and 6 only: Work Chart V in stocking
st (beg at row 25 of chart) to end of chart, reading knit rows from right to
left and purl rows from left to right inc 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and
every alt row until there are 50 sts, then every following 4th row to 62 (68)
sts.
Sizes 8 and 10 only: Work Chart V in stocking st to end of chart, reading knit rows
from right to left and purl rows from left to right inc 1 st each end of needle
on 3rd and every 4th row to 80 (86) sts.
All sizes: Shape raglans: Next row: With A, cast off 2 (2-6-6) sts. Knit to end of
row.
Next row: Cast off 2 (2-6-6) sts. Knit to end of row. 58 (64-68-74) sts.
Work 1st to 8th rows of Chart VI in stocking st, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows. 52 (58-62-68) sts.
Change to smaller needles and cont working in stocking st dec 1 st each end of needle on every alt row from previous dec to 20 (22-22-26) sts, then on every row until there are 6 (8-8-10) sts.
Leave rem 6 (8-8-10) sts on a safety pin.
Next row: Cast off 2 (2-6-6) sts. Knit to end of row. 58 (64-68-74) sts.
Work 1st to 8th rows of Chart VI in stocking st, reading knit rows from right to left and purl rows from left to right, dec 1 st each end of needle on 3rd and following alt rows. 52 (58-62-68) sts.
Change to smaller needles and cont working in stocking st dec 1 st each end of needle on every alt row from previous dec to 20 (22-22-26) sts, then on every row until there are 6 (8-8-10) sts.
Leave rem 6 (8-8-10) sts on a safety pin.
FINISHING
Pin garment pieces to measurements.
Cover with a damp cloth leaving to dry.
Neckband: Sew sleeve seams, reversing seam for curl back edges. Sew raglan seams. With RS of work facing, A and larger double pointed needles, K6 (8-8- 10) from left sleeve safety pin. Pick up and knit 13 (15-15-17) sts down left front neck edge. K20 (22-22-22) from front st holder. Pick up and knit 13 (15-15-17) sts up left front neck edge.
K6 (8-8-10) sts from right sleeve safety pin. K34 (36-36-40) sts from back st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across. 90 (102- 102-114) sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
1st rnd:With A, purl.
Work Chart VII to end of chart, noting the 3 st rep will be worked 30 (34-34- 38) times.
Next rnd: With B and smaller double pointed needles, knit, dec 8 (8-8-10) sts evenly around. 82 (94-94-104) sts.
Knit 5 more rnds. Cast off.
For upper Front, Back and Sleeves embroider butterflies and flowers using duplicate stitch as shown on Charts IV and VI. Embroider butterfly antennas with stem st as illustrated.
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Cover with a damp cloth leaving to dry.
Neckband: Sew sleeve seams, reversing seam for curl back edges. Sew raglan seams. With RS of work facing, A and larger double pointed needles, K6 (8-8- 10) from left sleeve safety pin. Pick up and knit 13 (15-15-17) sts down left front neck edge. K20 (22-22-22) from front st holder. Pick up and knit 13 (15-15-17) sts up left front neck edge.
K6 (8-8-10) sts from right sleeve safety pin. K34 (36-36-40) sts from back st holder, dec 2 sts evenly across. 90 (102- 102-114) sts. Divide sts evenly on 3 needles. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.
1st rnd:With A, purl.
Work Chart VII to end of chart, noting the 3 st rep will be worked 30 (34-34- 38) times.
Next rnd: With B and smaller double pointed needles, knit, dec 8 (8-8-10) sts evenly around. 82 (94-94-104) sts.
Knit 5 more rnds. Cast off.
For upper Front, Back and Sleeves embroider butterflies and flowers using duplicate stitch as shown on Charts IV and VI. Embroider butterfly antennas with stem st as illustrated.
