Hove Actually BACK AND FRONT
Decorative mosaic panels add style to this relaxed denim jumper
PATTERN NOTES NEEDLES
Although this project is knitted flat in rows, you may find it easier to use circular needles, because of the weight and width of the garment.
TENSION
Because the denim yarn shrinks after the first wash, tensions are given for both stitch patterns before and after washing at 60ºC. It is important to take the time to knit a tension swatch for each pattern and wash before measuring.
NOTES ON MOSAIC PATTERN
When working the mosaic pattern, each row of the Chart represents 2 rows of actual knitting, and each row should be read from right ndto left for RS rows and left to right for WS rows. On RS rows, all stitches should be slipped purlwise with the yarn at the back of the work. On WS rows, all stitches should be slipped purlwise with the yarn at the front of the work. The first and last stitches of the chart will indicate which colour to use for that row, so black squares represent B and white squares represent C. On chart rows beginning with a black square, all the black stitches should be knitted and all the white stitches slipped, and this should be repeated on the following row. On chart rows beginning with a white square, all white stitches should be knitted and all the black squares should be slipped, and this should be repeated on the following row. Taking Chart 1 and size S as an example: Chart Row 1: Using yarn B K2, Sl 2, K5, Sl 2, (K1, Sl 1) 3 times, K1, Sl 2, K5, Sl 2, K2. Turn work and repeat for Row 2. Chart Row 2: Using yarn A K4, (Sl 1, K1) twice, Sl 1, K11, (Sl 1, K1) twice, Sl 1, K4. Turn the work and repeat for Row 4. This completes 2 rows of chart but 4 rows of actual knitting. The chart for the Back and Front mosaic pattern begins and ends with two ‘edge stitches’ creating a two-colour decorative edge for the garment sides, which are designed to be left open when the garment is completed. Unlike the Back and Front, there are no garter stitch edge stitches on the sleeves, and the pattern should run to the side edges. Armhole decreases should be worked in pattern and placed 2 sts in from side edges.
THREE COLOUR BRAIDED CAST ON
For a video tutorial of this cast-on, please see http://bit.ly/3colbo (both alike) Make a slip knot holding all three yarn colours together, then using 5.5mm needles cast on 109 ( 121: 133: 149: 165) sts using the three-colour braided cast-on (see note above). Break off yarn C, leaving the other colours attached. Knit 2 rows in yarn A. Beg with yarn B, starting at the bottom right corner of the Chart, cont as folls:Row 1: K2, beg with st 3 ( 5:7: 7: 7) work as set on Body Mosaic Chart, work 16-st repeat 6 ( 7:8: 9: 10) times, then work next 4 ( 2:0: 0: 0) sts, K2.
This row sets Body Mosaic Chart placement and edge sts. See pattern notes about working the slip stitch pattern. Work 2 repeats of the 16-row Chart. (64 rows of actual knitting). Break off yarns A and B and join in yarn C. Using 4mm needles and yarn C throughout, cont as folls:Next row: Knit. Next row: K2, purl to last 2 sts, K2. These 2 rows set edge sts. Next row: K2, beg with st 3 ( 5:7: 7: 7) work as set on Body Main Chart, work 16-st repeat 6 ( 7:8: 9: 10) times, then work next 4 ( 2:0: 0: 0) sts, K2. This row sets Body Main Chart placement. Cont as set, working the 16-row repeat throughout until work meas 23 ( 24: 26: 27: 28) cm from end of mosaic stripe, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Cast off 3 ( 3:4: 4: 5) sts at the beg of next 2 rows. 103 ( 115: 125: 141: 155) sts. Next row (RS): K2, dec 1, patt to last 4 sts, dec 1, K2. 2 sts dec’d. Next row (WS): ndK2, patt to last 2 sts, K2. These 2 rows set armhole shaping. Dec 1 st as set at each end of next row and 3 ( 3:4: 4: 5) foll RS rows. 93 ( 105: 113: 129: 141) sts. Working first and last 2 sts in garter stitch throughout, cont without shaping until armhole meas 23 ( 24: 26: 27: 28) cm, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE SHOULDERS AND NECK
Place a locking marker or piece of waste yarn on the centre stitch. Next row (RS facing): Cast off 6 ( 6:7: 9: 10) sts at beg of row, patt to end. 87 ( 99: 106: 120: 131) sts. Next row (WS facing): Cast off 6(6: 7: 9: 10) sts at beg of row (1 st left on needle), patt 23 ( 29: 31: 37: 41) more sts, wrap next st and turn. 81 ( 93: 99: 111: 121) sts. Next row: Patt to end of row. Next row: Cast off 5 ( 7:7: 9: 11) sts at beg of row (1 st left on needle), patt 13 ( 17: 19: 23: 25) more sts, wrap next st and turn. 76 ( 86: 92: 102: 110) sts. Next row: Patt to end of row. Next row: Cast off 5 ( 7: 8: 10: 11) sts (1 st left on holder) P4 ( 6:7: 9: 10) more sts, turn and cast off these 5 ( 7: 8: 10: 11) sts. 5 sts rem for this side, 66 ( 72: 76: 82: 88) sts total. With WS facing, transfer the centre 41 ( 41: 43: 43: 45) sts onto a stitch holder then rejoin yarn at inside neck edge and patt to end. Next row (RS): Cast off 5 ( 7:7: 9: 11) sts at beg of row (1 stitch left on needle), patt 13 ( 17: 19: 23: 25) more sts, wrap next st and turn. 15 ( 19: 21: 25: 27) sts. Next row: Patt to end of row. Next row: Cast off 5 ( 7: 8: 10: 11) sts (1 st left on needle), patt 4 ( 6:7: 9: 10) more sts, wrap next st and turn, patt 5 ( 7: 8: 10: 11) sts, then turn and cast off these sts. 5 sts. Re-arrange the rem 5 sts for each side and the centre 41 ( 41: 43: 43: 45) sts for the neck opening then transfer all 51 ( 51: 53: 53: 55) sts onto waste yarn. Both sets of neck stitches will be on waste yarn for washing, then picked up and cast off later.
SLEEVES
Using 5.5mm needles and all 3 colours
held together, cast on 59 ( 59: 63: 63: 65) sts using the three-colour braided cast-on. Break off yarn C but leave the other colours attached. Knit 2 rows in yarn A. Beg with yarn B, starting at the bottom right corner of the Sleeve Mosaic Chart, cont as folls:Row 1: Work st 1 as set on chart, then beg with st 5 ( 5:3: 3: 2) work Chart to repeat box, work 16-st repeat 3 times, work next 4 ( 4:6: 6: 7) sts, work last st of chart. This row sets chart placement and edge sts. See pattern notes about working the slip stitch pattern. Work 2 repeats of the 16-row chart. (64 rows of actual knitting.) Break off yarns A and B and join in yarn C. Using 4mm needles and yarn C throughout cont as folls:Row 1: Knit. Row 2: Purl. Working pattern placement as set for Sleeve Mosaic Chart, begin at the bottom right of Sleeve Main Chart working in purl stitch pattern AT THE SAME TIME shaping shape sides of work, as folls: Inc 1 st at each end of 3rd and 2 ( 6:1: 8: 12) foll 6th rows, then on every foll 8th row to 91 ( 93: 95: 99: 103) sts. Work all increases 1 st in from the edge and bring new sts into Main Chart pattern, continuing to work first and last st in garter stitch as set. Cont without shaping until Sleeve meas 36 ( 36: 37: 37: 37) cm from end of Mosaic pattern, ending with RS facing for next row.
SHAPE SLEEVE TOP
Cast off 3 ( 3:4: 4: 5) sts at the beg of next 2 rows. 85 ( 87: 87: 91: 93) sts. Next row (RS): Patt 2, dec 1, patt to last 4 sts, dec 1, patt 2. 2 sts dec’d. Next row (WS): Patt to end. These 2 rows set armhole shaping. Dec 1 st as set at each end of next and 3 ( 3:4: 4: 5) foll RS rows. 75 ( 77: 75: 79: 79) sts. Cast off.
FINISHING & MAKING UP
Sew in all ends on all pieces. Wash pieces at 60ºC, along with enough yarn C for sewing up and casting off the neck stitches. Once all the pieces are completely dry, mattress stitch both shoulder seams. Using 3.75mm circular needles and with RS facing, pick up the neck stitches left on waste yarn, then using a 4mm needle cast off purlwise using some of the previously washed yarn. Insert sleeves then sew side seams starting at the cuff edge of the Mosaic panel on the sleeve, taking care to match the ridges of the pattern as you go and ending at the first row of purl stitch pattern, leaving open both sides of the mosaic panel on the body. Weave in ends and gently block once more, if desired.