SIZES
Child's 2/3 (4/5, 6/7)
MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 21 (23, 25)" [53.5 (58.5, 63.5) cm].
Length: 12 (14 1/2,16)" [30.5 (37, 40.5) cm].
GAUGE
18 sts and 20 rows = 4" [10 cm] in stocking st.
MATERIALS
Sheep(ish)™ by Vickie Howell (85 g/3 oz, 153 m/167 yds)
Main Color (MC) Robin Egg(ish) (00018) 2 3 3 balls
Contrast A Pink(ish) (00008) 1 1 1 ball
Contrast B White(ish) (00004) 1 1 1 ball
Size 5 mm (U.S. 8) knitting needles or size needed to obtain gauge. Cable Needle (cn). Eight stitch markers (sm). One long and one short
stitch holder. Yarn needle.
ABBREVIATIONS
K = Knit
K2tog = Knit 2 stitches together
P = Purl
Pat = Pattern
Pu-PB = Pick up in Purl Bump - K on RS and p on WS, increase by inserting RN into the purl bump behind and just below the next LN st for right leaning increase. When performed before a cast on increase it will lean right and the cast on increase will lean left. This is also used to increase and pivot in short rows as follows: Pu-BP: Pick up 1 st in purl bump behind and below next LH st for right leaning increase
CO = Cast on increase using the left thumb (backwards loop) for a left leaning increase
Rep = Repeat
Ssk = Slip next 2 sts knitwise to RN, slip 2 back to LN, k2tog through the 2 back loops (decrease leaning to left)
St st = Stockinette stitch – Knit on RS row, purl on WS row
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The Smock stitch pattern is intended to draw in stitches for a gathered effect by stranding the second color firmly across and crossing 1 stitch with 2 stitches while working the diamond cable. The sweater begins by making two Sleeve Caps individually. The upper Bodice Yoke is cast on, integrating the Sleeve Caps into this top down, Raglan, one piece sweater. One continuous strand of MC is used from yoke to hem. The I-cord neck opening finish is applied to the Back, Sleeve Cap, and Front cast on stitches to give it a firm and attractive edge which will prevent the sweater from sliding off tiny shoulders.
Seed Stitch (seed st):
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from *.
Row 2: K the p sts and p the k sts as they face you.
Rep Row 2 for seed st.
Pattern A [worked on 8 (10, 12) sts]:
K2tog, k2, (3, 4), pu-PB, cast on 1, k2, (3, 4), ssk [used in the center of each upper sleeve].
Cable patterns (multiple of 7 sts each pattern):
Cable 1A (C1A)
Rows 1 and 3 (RS): P2, k4, p1.
Rows 2 and 4 (WS): K1, p4, k2.
Rep Rows 1-4 for C1A.
Cable 1B (C1B)
Rows 1 and 3 RS): P1, k4, p2.
Rows 2 and 4 (WS): K2, p4, k1.
Rep Rows 1-4 for C1B.
Cable 3A (C3A)
Rows 1 and 3 (RS): P2, 2/2RC (slip 2 sts to cn hold to back, k2, k2 from cn), p1.
Rows 2 and 4 (WS): K1, p4, k2.
Rep Rows 1-4 for C3A.
Cable 3B (C3B)
Rows 1 and 3 (RS): P1, 2/2LC (slip 2 sts to cn hold to front, k2, k2 from cn), p2.
Rows 2 and 4 (WS): K2, p4, k1.
Rep Rows 1-4 for C3B.
Smock stitch Pat (multiple of 6 sts):
SSP1(RS): K1w/MC, *k4w/color B, 1/1 RC w/MC ; rep from *, ending last rep with k1w/A
SSP2(WS): *P1w/MC, k4w/color B, p1w/MC; rep from *.
Tie off color B after working this row
SSP3(RS): *S1 to cn hold to front, k2w/color C, k1w/MC from cn, sl 2 to cn hold to back, k1w/MC, k2w/color C from cn; rep from *.
SSP4(WS): *K2w/color C, p2w/MC, k2w/color C; rep from *.
SSP5(RS): *P2w/color C, 1/1 LC w/MC, p2w/color C; rep from *.
SSP6(WS): *K2w/color C, p2w/MC, k2w/color C; rep from *.
Tie off color C after working this row.
SSP7(RS): *Sl 2 to cn hold to back, k1w/MC, k2w/color B from cn, s1 to cn hold to front, k2w/color B, k1w/MC from cn; rep from *.
SSP8(WS): *P1w/MC, k4w/color B, p1w/MC; rep from *.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Smock st pat.
SWEATER
Lower Bodice: Beginning with sleeve cap, with MC, cast on 20 (22, 24) sts.
Note: Cap is worked in short rows with incs.
Foundation row: K1, p4, k1, p8 (10, 12), k1, p4, k1.
Begin short rows:
Row 1 (RS): P1, k4, p1; [pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts]=k2tog, k2 (3, 4), pu-PB, cast on 1, k2 (3, 4), ssk], p1, k4, cast on 1, turn w/ 1 st on LN--21 (23, 25) sts.
Row 2: S1, p4, k1, p8 (10, 12), k1, p4, cast on 1, turn w/ 1 st on LN-- 22 (24, 26) sts.
Row 3: S1, 2/2RC, p1, [pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts], p1, 2/2LC, turn w/2 sts on LN.
Row 4: S1, p3, k1, p8 (10, 12), k1, p4, turn w/2 sts on LN.
Row 5: S1, k3, p1, [pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts], pu-tbl kw, turn w/7 sts on LN--23 (25, 27) sts.
Row 6: S1, p8 (10, 12), pu-tfl pw, turn w/7 sts on LN--24 (26, 28) sts.
Row 7: S1, [pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts], cast on 2, k1, cast on 1, p1, k2, turn w/4 sts on LN--27 (29, 31) sts.
Row 8: S1, p1, k1, p12 (14, 16), cast on 2, p1, cast on 1, k1, p2, turn w/4 sts on LN--30 (32, 34) sts.
Row 9: S1, k1, p1, (k1, cast on 1–4 times), [pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts], (k1, cast on 1–4 times), p1, k4, p1, turn w/1 st on LN--38 (40, 42) sts.
Row 10: S1, p4, k1, p24 (26, 28), k1, p4, k1, turn w/1 st on LN.
Row 11: S1, 2/2RC, p1, k4, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k4, [pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts], k4, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k4, p1, 2/2LC, p2-- 42 (44, 46) sts. Cut working yarn. cast on second sleeve cap to needle holding first sleeve cap sts. Work second sleeve cap through Row 11.
Upper Bodice Row 12 (WS):
After 2 sleeve caps are complete, cast on 12 (13, 14) sts to empty needle for left Back; *k2, p4, k1, p28 (30, 32), k1, p4, k2* for sleeve cap, cast on 26 (27, 28) for Front, rep from * to * for sleeve cap, cast on 12 (13, 14) sts for right Back--134 (141, 148) sts.
Row 13: K1, p1, k10 (11, 12), work C1A, [raglan/sleeve = k5, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k5], pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, C!B, raglan/sleeve between [ ]'s, C1B; inc 10 (15, 20) sts evenly across 26 (27, 28) Front sts working SSP1 6 (7, 8) times for Smock pat; C1A, raglan/sleeve between [ ]'s, pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, work raglan/sleeve between [ ]'s, C1B, k11 (12, 13),
p1--152 (164, 176) sts.
Row 14 and all odd numbered rows : Work seed st over first 2 sts (for left Back opening), k the k's and p the p's, pu's, and cast on sts, work seed st over last 2 sts (for right Back opening). After second and before third (7 st) cable st pat – place markers to track Smock st pat rows.
Row 15: Right Back = k1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C3A; [raglan = k6, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k6], pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, raglan between [ ]'s, Front = C3B, SSP1 6 (7, 8) times, C3A; raglan between [ ]'s, pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, raglan between [ ]'s, left Back = C3B, k11 (12, 13), p1—160 (172, 184) sts.
Row 17: Right Back = k1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C1A; [raglan = k7, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k7], pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, raglan between [ ]'s, Front = C1B, SSP3 6 (7, 8) times, C1A; raglan between [ ]'s, pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, raglan between [ ]'s, left Back = C1B, k11 (12, 13), p1—168 (180, 192) sts.
Row 19: Right Back = k1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C3A; [raglan = k8, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k8], pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, raglan between [ ]'s, Front = C3B, SSP5 6 (7, 8) times, C3A; raglan between [ ]'s, pat A on next 8 (10, 12) sts, raglan between [ ]'s, left Back = C3B, k11 (12, 13), p1--176 (188, 200) sts.
For size 2 only: Skip to sleeve separation row
For sizes 4 and 6 only:
Row 21: Right Back = K1, p1, (k11, 12), C1A; [raglan = k9, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k9], work pat A on next (10, 12) sts, work raglan between [ ]'s, Front = C1B, work SSP7 (7, 8) times, C1A; work raglan between [ ]'s, work pat A on next (10, 12) sts, work raglan between [ ]'s, left Back = C1B, (k12, 13), p1--(196, 208) sts For size 4 only: Skip to sleeve separation row.
For size 6 only:
Row 23: Right Back = K1, p1, k12, C3A; [raglan = k10, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k10], work pat A on next 12 sts, work raglan between [ ]'s, Front = C3B, work SSP9 8 times, C3A; work raglan between [ ]'s, work pat A on next 12 sts, work raglan between [ ]'s, left Back = C3B, k13, p1--216 sts.
For all sizes: There should be 176 (196, 216) sts.
Sleeve Separation for all sizes:
Work left Sleeve, Front Foundation, right Sleeve and right Back Foundation as follows: Foundation is for lower bodice.
Lower Bodice foundation row for left Back:
Row 20 (22, 24): P1, k1, p10 (11, 12), k2, p4, k1, p9 (10, 11) for left Back and place these 28 (30, 32) sts on holder for lower Bodice. Leave remaining Front, right Sleeve, and right Back sts on needle. Continue WS Row 20 (22, 24) across Sleeve sts.
*Sleeve:
Row 1: P13 (15, 17), sm, p13 (15, 17), cast on 1--27 (31, 35) sts.
Row 2: K to marker, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k rem sleeve sts on needle -- 29 (33, 37) sts.
Row 3: P30 (34, 38), cast on 1--30 (34, 38) sts.
Row 4: K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k3 (4, 5), pu-PB, cast on 1, k3 (4, 5), ssk, k10 (11, 12), cast on 1—32 (36, 40) sts.
Row 5 and all odd numbered rows to Smock st pat cuff: Purl across.
Rows 6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38, and 42: K to marker, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k rem sleeve sts on needle [Row 6 will have 34 (38, 42) sts].
Row 8: K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k4 (5, 6), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k4 (5, 6), ssk, k11 (12, 13).
Row 12: K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k5 (6, 7), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k5 (6, 7), ssk, k11 (12, 13).
Row 16: K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k6 (7, 8), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k6 (7, 8), ssk, k11 (12, 13).
Row 20:K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k7 (8, 9), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k7 (8, 9), ssk, k11 (12, 13).
Row 24: K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k8 (9, 10), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k8 (9, 10), ssk, k11 (12, 13).
Row 28: K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k9 (10, 11), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k9 (10, 11), ssk, k11 (12, 13).
Row 32: K11 (12, 13), k2tog, k10 (11, 12), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k10 (11, 12), ssk, k11 (12, 13).
For size 2 only:
Work cuff in Smock st pat 8 times across row--48 sts after Row 35.
For sizes 4 and 6 only:
Row 36: (K12, 13), k2tog, (k12, 13), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, (k12, 13), ssk, (k12, 13).
For size 4 only:
Alternate Rows 36 and 37 four times for 45 sleeve rows; work Smock st pat 9 times across row--54 sts.
For size 6 only:
Row 40: K13, k2tog, k14, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k14, ssk, k13.
Row 44: K13, k2tog, k15, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k15, ssk, k13.
Rows 46-51: Alternate Rows 44 and 45 three times; work Smock st pat 10 times across row--60 sts at end of Row 51
For all sizes:
Work smocked cuff on 48 (54, 60) sts. Remove marker at center Sleeve next row
Work Smock st pat Rows 1-8 and 1-3, tie off contrast color, p48, (54, 60). cast off in k. Work slip st seam from cuff to underarm as foll: With last cast off loop still on RN, *insert RN into RS back Sleeve row edge and RS Front Sleeve row edge, with working yarn held to WS of Sleeve between pieces being joined (yo, bring yo through front Sleeve and back Sleeve sts, cast off. Rep from * into each Sleeve row, joining back and front Sleeve rows edges to underarm. The first time this brings the working yarn to the WS of the Front bodice sts (where the Sleeve Separation Row left off to work the first Sleeve). Now work "SSR Front". After completing this seam for the second/right Sleeve, work the "SSR right Back".
SSR Front: P9 (10, 11) working the last cast off st together with the first p st, k1, p4, k2, work SSP6 (8, 2) 6 (7, 8) times, k2, p4, k1, p9 (10, 11) across Front bodice and place these 68 (76, 84) sts on holder for lower Front Bodice. Work second/right Sleeve from *>Sleeve Row 1 through seam.
SSR right Back:
P9 (10, 11) working the last cast off st together with the first p st, k1, p4, k2, p11 (12, 13), k1, The Sleeve Separation Row (WS) is complete
Lower Bodice
Note: The lower bodice sts of the Front and Backs will be joined at the underarm.
Row 1 (RS): Beg with right Back, k1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C1 (3, 1)A, k7 (8, 9), sm, k2, place Front sts onto empty LN, sm, k2, sm, k7 (8, 9), C1 (3, 1)B, SSP7 (1, 3) 6 (7, 8) times, C1 (3, 1)A, k7 (8, 9), sm, k2, place left Back sts onto empty LN, sm, k2, sm, k7 (8, 9), C1 (3, 1)B, k11 (12, 13), p1--124 (136, 148) lower bodice sts.
Row 2: P1, k1, p10 (11, 12), C2, (4, 2)A, p18 (20, 22), C2 (4, 2)B, SSP8 (2, 4) 6 (7, 8) times, C2 (4, 2)A, p18 (20, 22), C2 (4, 2)B, p11 (12, 13), k1.
Row 3: K1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C3 (1, 3)A, k to second sm, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k9 (10, 11), C3 (1, 3)B, SSP1 (3, 5) 6 (7, 8) times, C3, (1, 3)A, k to second sm, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k9 (10, 11), C2 (1, 2)B, k11 (12, 13), p1--128 (140,
152) sts.
Row 4: P1, k1, p10 (11, 12), C4 (2, 4)A, p20 (22, 24), C4 (2, 4)B, sm, SSP2 (4, 6) 6 (7, 8) times, sm, C4 (2, 4)A, p20 (22, 24), C4 (2, 4)B, p11 (12, 13), k1.
Row 5: K1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C1 (3, 1)A, k7 (8, 9), sm, k2tog, k1, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k1, ssk, sm, k7 (8, 9), C1 (3, 1)B, SSP3 (5, 7) 6 (7, 8) times, sm, C1 (3, 1)A, k7 (8, 9), sm, k2tog, k1, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k1, ssk, sm, C1 (3, 1) B, k11 (12, 13), p1.
Row 6: P1, k1, k the k's and p the p's, pu's, and cast on sts. Work SSP4 (6, 8) – 6 (7, 8) times between 4th and 5th sm's, k the k's and p the p's, pu's, and cast on sts to within the last 2 sts, seed st last 2 sts.
Row 7: K1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C3 (1, 3)A, k10 (11, 12), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k10 (11, 12), C3 (1, 3)B, SSP5 (7, 1) 6 (7, 8) times, C3 (1, 3)A, k10 (11, 12), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k10 (11, 12), C3 (1, 3)B, k11 (12, 13), p1—1 32 (144, 156) sts.
Row 8: P1, k1, k the k's and p the p's, pu's, and cast on sts. Work SSP6 (8, 2) – 6 (7, 8) times between 4th and 5th sm's, k the k's and p the p's, pu's, and cast on sts to with the last 2 sts, seed st last 2 sts.
Row 9: K1, p1, k10 (11, 12), C1 (3, 1)A, k7 (8, 9), sm, k2tog, k2, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k2, ssk, sm, k7 (8, 9), C1 (3, 1)B, SSP7 (1, 3) using only the MC for size 6 6 (7, 8) times, C1, (3, 1)A, k7 (8, 9), sm, k2tog, k2, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k2, ssk, sm, k7 (8, 9), C1 (3, 1)B, k11 (12, 13), p1. The first and last 2 sts worked in seed st end for size 6 only.
Note: These 2 sts will now be worked in St st for size 6.
Row 10: P1, (1, 0), k1 (1, 0), p10 (11, 14), k the k's and p the p's, pu's, and cast on sts, work SSP8, (2, X) for sizes 2 and 4 only between 4th and 5th sm's (SSP sts for size 6 will hereafter be worked in St st, work seed st in last 2 (2, 0) sts. The 4th and 5th sm's for size 6 only may be removed.
Row 11: K1 (1, 0), p1 (1, 0), k10 (11, 14), C3 (1, 3)A, k11 (12, 13), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k11 (12, 13), C3 (1, 3)B, SSP1 (3) using only the MC for size 4 6 (7) times and St st for size 6, C3 (1, 3)A, k11 (12, 13), pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k11 (12, 13), C3 (1, 3)B, k to within the last 1 (1, 0) st, p1 --136 (148, 160) sts.
Row 12: P1 (0, 0), k1 (0, 0), p10 (13, 14), k the k's and p the p's, pu's, and cast on sts, work SSP2 – 6 times for size 2 only between the 4th and 5th sm's (SSP sts for sizes 4 along with size 6 will now be worked in St st) for size 2 only p the last st. The 4th and 5th sm's for size 4 may be removed.
Row 13: K1 (0, 0), p1 (0, 0), k10 (13, 14), C1 (3, 1)A, k7 (8, 9), sm, k2tog, k3, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k3, ssk, sm, k7 (8, 9), C1 (3, 1)B, SSP3 (6 times for size 2), (k42, k48 for sizes 4 and 6) using only the MC for all sizes, C1 (3, 1)A, k7, (8, 9), sm, k2tog, k3, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k3, ssk, sm, k7 (8, 9), C1 (3, 1) B, k11 (13, 14), p1 (0, 0). The first and last 2 sts along with SSP sts will now be worked in St st for all sizes. The 4th and 5th sm's for size 2 may be removed.
Row 14 and rem even rows: K the k's and p the p's, pu's and cast on sts.
Rows 15, 19, 23, 27, 31 and 35 (39 and 43; 47 and 51): k12 (13, 14), C3 (1, 3)A, k to 2nd sm, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k to and work C1 (3, 1)B, k36 (42, 48), C1 (3, 1)A, k to 2nd sm, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k to and work C1 (3, 1)B, k12 (13, 14). These rows = +4 sts each for a total after row 35, (43, 51) for a total of 160 (180, 200) sts. Work 1 WS row as before increasing 2, (0, 4) sts evenly across for a multiple of 6 sts--162 (180, 204) sts.
Rows 17, 21, 25, 29, 33 (37, and 41; 45, and 49): K12 (13, 14), work C3 (1, 3)A, [3SM = k to 1st SM, sm, k2tog, knit to 2nd SM, pu-PB, sm, cast on 1, k to within 2 sts of 3rd SM, ssk, sm], knit to and work C1 (3, 1)B, k36 (42, 48), C1 (3, 1)A, work 3SM between [ ]'s, knit to and work C1 (3, 1)B, k12 (13, 14).
After working last WS row 36 (44, 52), work the Scalloped Short Row cast off over 162 (180, 204) sts –- 27 (30, 34) times over each set of 6 sts: k1.
Scallop Short Row Cast off:
Row 1: *K2, pu-PB, cast on 1, k3, turn,
Row 2: Slip 1, p5, turn
Row 3: Slip 1, k1, pu-PB, cast on 1, k2, turn
Row 4: Slip 1, p6, turn
Row 5: Slip, cast off1, (k1, cast off 1) 10 times.
Rep from * 27 (30, 34) times
Optional stay stitching:
Turn, pu1, cast off 1 in each of the top-most horizontal cast off sts of SSRBO Row 5 skipping 3 sts between each scallop. This stabilizes curling.
Work center Back seam from last SSRBO row to the seed stitch back placket opening.
Neck finishing: Begin I cord by casting on 3 sts, #1 *slip 3 sts to LN, bring the working yarn behind the LN and then right to the first st, k3 - repeat from #1 * 40 times for 40 row right Back tie.
Join I cord into neck cast on sts beginning at right Back #2 *slip 3 sts to LN, slip 1 cast on st from neck opening to LN, bring the working yarn behind the LN and then right to the first st, k2tog, k2 – repeat from #2 * 2 times, skip next cast on st in the neck opening<. Repeat from #2 * to < until the last left Back cast on st has been worked in. Work #1 again for the left Back tie.
