Andrea Mowry · this view covers the yoke (pp. 5–13)
BACK NECKpg. 5
Rows 5, 6, 13 and 14 slide instead of turning — that is how the single-row stripes work. Sliding is the same motion for you; only the stitches changed.
as written…
…and yours, mirrored
Using A and Main Fabric needle, CO 29 (33, 33, 35, 35)(35, 37, 37, 39)(39, 41, 41) sts using the Twisted German Cast On method. Do not join to work in the rnd.
Using A and Main Fabric needle, CO 29 (33, 33, 35, 35)(35, 37, 37, 39)(39, 41, 41) sts using the Twisted German Cast On method. Do not join to work in the rnd.
Setup Row (WS)P3, pm, purl to the last 3 sts, pm, p3.
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Setup Row (WS)P3, pm, purl to the last 3 sts, pm, p3.
Row 1 (RS/INC)K3, sm, m1L, knit to m, m1R, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 1 (RS/INC)K3, sm, m1R, knit to m, m1L, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 2 (WS/INC)P3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 2 (WS/INC)P3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 3 (RS/INC)Rep Row 1. Drop A.
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Row 3 (RS/INC)Rep Row 1. Drop A.
Row 4 (WS/INC)Join B, p3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. Drop B. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 4 (WS/INC)Join B, p3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. Drop B. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 5 (RS/INC)Join C, k3, sm, m1L, knit to m, m1R, sm, k3. Do not turn, drop C and slide sts back to beg of row. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 5 (RS/INC)Join C, k3, sm, m1R, knit to m, m1L, sm, k3. Do not turn, drop C and slide sts back to beg of row. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 6 (RS/INC)Using B, k3, sm, m1L, knit to m, m1R, sm, k3. Drop B and turn.
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Row 6 (RS/INC)Using B, k3, sm, m1R, knit to m, m1L, sm, k3. Drop B and turn.
Row 7 (WS/INC)Using A, p3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 7 (WS/INC)Using A, p3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 8 (RS/INC)K3, sm, m1L, knit to m, m1R, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 8 (RS/INC)K3, sm, m1R, knit to m, m1L, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
↻Repeat Rows 7 & 8 — 2 more timesRows 9–12 · Rep [Rows 7 & 8] twice more. Drop A.
Row 13 (WS/INC)Using B, p3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. Do not turn, drop B and slide sts back to beg of row. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 13 (WS/INC)Using B, p3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. Do not turn, drop B and slide sts back to beg of row. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 14 (WS/INC)Using C, p3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. Drop C and turn. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 14 (WS/INC)Using C, p3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. Drop C and turn. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 15 (RS/INC)Using B, k3, sm, m1L, knit to m, m1R, sm, k3. Drop B. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 15 (RS/INC)Using B, k3, sm, m1R, knit to m, m1L, sm, k3. Drop B. [2 sts inc'd]
Place a locking st marker at the beg and end of this row as a guide for picking up sts later. Proceed to BACK YOKE on pg. 6.
Place a locking st marker at the beg and end of this row as a guide for picking up sts later. Proceed to BACK YOKE on pg. 6.
SIZE 12 ONLYnot worked for your size 4 of 12 — shown so nothing is missing
Row 16 (WS/INC)Using A, p3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 16 (WS/INC)Using A, p3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
Row 17 (RS/INC)K3, sm, m1L, knit to m, m1R, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 17 (RS/INC)K3, sm, m1R, knit to m, m1L, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
↻Repeat Rows 16 & 17 — 2 more timesRows 18–21 · Rep [Rows 16 & 17] twice more. Drop A.
Row 22 (WS/INC)Using B, p3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
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Row 22 (WS/INC)Using B, p3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
[14 sts inc'd; 85 sts total]
[14 sts inc'd; 85 sts total]
Place a locking st marker at the beg and end of this row as a guide for picking up sts later. Proceed to BACK YOKE below.
Place a locking st marker at the beg and end of this row as a guide for picking up sts later. Proceed to BACK YOKE below.
BACK YOKEpg. 6
as written…
…and yours, mirrored
Cont in the est striping pattern, work without any shaping for 44 (44, 42, 38, 40)(34, 36, 32, 32)(26, 24, 22) rows, for a total of 60 (60, 58, 54, 58)(52, 56, 52, 52)(46, 44, 44) Back rows. (See the tutorial linked on pg. 3 on how to stay in pattern for the stripes.)
Cont in the est striping pattern, work without any shaping for 44 (44, 42, 38, 40)(34, 36, 32, 32)(26, 24, 22) rows, for a total of 60 (60, 58, 54, 58)(52, 56, 52, 52)(46, 44, 44) Back rows. (See the tutorial linked on pg. 3 on how to stay in pattern for the stripes.)
BACK YOKE SHAPINGpg. 6–7
as written…
…and yours, mirrored
In this section we will increase near both edges on every other row. You will use the Back Yoke Tracking Sheets on pg. 7 by locating your size across the top. Begin at the first row shown in color for your size (IE Sizes 1 & 2 begin on Row 61, while Sizes 11 & 12 begin on Row 45). The row number should coordinate with the count you left off on from the Back Yoke. Follow any shaping indicated on the row you are on as defined in the Back Yoke Key below. Work thru the entire sheet, ending with the last row shown for your size. Break all yarns, place Back sts on hold (you can remove the shaping markers as you do this, but leave the locking markers) and proceed to RIGHT FRONT SHOULDER on pg. 8.
In this section we will increase near both edges on every other row. You will use the Back Yoke Tracking Sheets on pg. 7 by locating your size across the top. Begin at the first row shown in color for your size (IE Sizes 1 & 2 begin on Row 61, while Sizes 11 & 12 begin on Row 45). The row number should coordinate with the count you left off on from the Back Yoke. Follow any shaping indicated on the row you are on as defined in the Back Yoke Key below. Work thru the entire sheet, ending with the last row shown for your size. Break all yarns, place Back sts on hold (you can remove the shaping markers as you do this, but leave the locking markers) and proceed to RIGHT FRONT SHOULDER on pg. 8.
Chart note Back Yoke Tracking Sheets, pg. 7 — not redrawn here. Read it mirrored: your size's column still tells you which rows are shaped, but work each row from the opposite end. The row numbers and the shaping marks themselves are unchanged.
BACK YOKE KEY
RS Inc RowK3, sm, m1L, knit to m, m1R, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
RS Inc RowK3, sm, m1R, knit to m, m1L, sm, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
WS Inc RowP3, sm, m1R-p, purl to m, m1L-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
WS Inc RowP3, sm, m1L-p, purl to m, m1R-p, sm, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
Use yarn A / B / C to work this row. · Knit row. · Purl Row. · This row is not worked for your size. · Place Back sts on hold, break yarns and proceed to next section.
Use yarn A / B / C to work this row. · Knit row. · Purl Row. · This row is not worked for your size. · Place Back sts on hold, break yarns and proceed to next section.
“far right edge” is fabric direction — it mirrors. The section name does not: this is still the right shoulder of the vest as you wear it.
as written…
…and yours, mirrored
With RS of Back Neck facing (so that the CO edge is at the top and held Back sts are at the bottom), join A at the far right edge, starting 1 row above where you placed the locking stitch marker. Using Main Fabric needle, pick up and knit 16 (16, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20, 20)(20, 20, 22) sts (this is equal to 1 st for every row worked in the Back Neck shaping not including the Setup Row) along the angled edge, working towards the Back Neck CO sts. RM.
With RS of Back Neck facing (so that the CO edge is at the top and held Back sts are at the bottom), join A at the far left edge, starting 1 row above where you placed the locking stitch marker. Using Main Fabric needle, pick up and knit 16 (16, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20, 20)(20, 20, 22) sts (this is equal to 1 st for every row worked in the Back Neck shaping not including the Setup Row) along the angled edge, working towards the Back Neck CO sts. RM.
Row 1 (WS)Purl.
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Row 1 (WS)Purl.
Row 2 (RS/DEC)K2, sl-k-psso, knit to end. [1 st dec'd]
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Row 2 (RS/DEC)K2, k2tog, knit to end. [1 st dec'd]
↻Repeat Rows 1 & 2 — 1 more timeRows 3 & 4 · Rep [Rows 1 & 2] once more. Drop A. [1 st dec'd]
Row 5 (WS)Join B, purl. Drop B.
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Row 5 (WS)Join B, purl. Drop B.
Row 6 (RS/DEC)Join C, k2, sl-k-psso, knit to end. Do not turn, drop C and slide sts back to beg of row. [1 st dec'd]
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Row 6 (RS/DEC)Join C, k2, k2tog, knit to end. Do not turn, drop C and slide sts back to beg of row. [1 st dec'd]
Row 7 (RS)Using B, knit. Drop B and turn.
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Row 7 (RS)Using B, knit. Drop B and turn.
Row 8 (WS/DEC)Using A, purl to the last 4 sts, SSP, p2. [1 st dec'd]
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Row 8 (WS/DEC)Using A, purl to the last 4 sts, p2tog, p2. [1 st dec'd]
Row 9 (RS)Knit.
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Row 9 (RS)Knit.
Row 10 (WS)Purl.
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Row 10 (WS)Purl.
↻Repeat Rows 9 & 10 — 1 more timeRows 11 & 12 · Rep [Rows 9 & 10] once more.
↻Repeat Row 9 — 1 more timeRow 13 · Rep [Row 9] once more. Drop A.
Row 14 (WS)Using B, purl. Do not turn, drop B and slide sts back to beg of row.
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Row 14 (WS)Using B, purl. Do not turn, drop B and slide sts back to beg of row.
In this section we will increase along the Front Neck edge every 4th row, and along the Armhole opening at the rate specific for your size. You will use the Front Yoke Tracking Sheets on pg. 10 & 11 by locating your size across the top. Follow any shaping indicated on the row you are on as defined in the Right Front Shaping Key on pg. 9. Work thru the entire sheet, ending with the last row shown for your size. Break all yarns, place sts on hold and proceed to LEFT FRONT SHOULDER on pg. 12.
In this section we will increase along the Front Neck edge every 4th row, and along the Armhole opening at the rate specific for your size. You will use the Front Yoke Tracking Sheets on pg. 10 & 11 by locating your size across the top. Follow any shaping indicated on the row you are on as defined in the Right Front Shaping Key on pg. 9. Work thru the entire sheet, ending with the last row shown for your size. Break all yarns, place sts on hold and proceed to LEFT FRONT SHOULDER on pg. 12.
Chart note Front Yoke Tracking Sheets, pg. 10 & 11 — not redrawn here. Read them mirrored, same as pg. 7. The key rows below are the ones the sheet points to, already swapped for you.
RIGHT FRONT SHAPING KEY (pg. 9)
RS Neck Inc RowKnit to the last 3 sts, m1R, k3. [1 st inc'd]
RS Neck Inc RowKnit to the last 3 sts, m1L, k3. [1 st inc'd]
WS Neck Inc RowP3, m1R-p, purl to end. [1 st inc'd]
WS Neck Inc RowP3, m1L-p, purl to end. [1 st inc'd]
RS Raglan Inc RowK3, m1L, knit to end. [1 st inc'd]
RS Raglan Inc RowK3, m1R, knit to end. [1 st inc'd]
WS Raglan Inc RowPurl to the last 3 sts, m1L-p, p3. [1 st inc'd]
WS Raglan Inc RowPurl to the last 3 sts, m1R-p, p3. [1 st inc'd]
RS Neck & Raglan Inc RowK3, m1L, knit to the last 3 sts, m1R, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
RS Neck & Raglan Inc RowK3, m1R, knit to the last 3 sts, m1L, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
WS Neck & Raglan Inc RowP3, m1R-p, purl to the last 3 sts, m1L-p, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
WS Neck & Raglan Inc RowP3, m1L-p, purl to the last 3 sts, m1R-p, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
[21 (25, 28, 32, 34)(37, 39, 43, 46)(50, 53, 56) sts inc'd; 33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) sts total for Right Front Yoke]
[21 (25, 28, 32, 34)(37, 39, 43, 46)(50, 53, 56) sts inc'd; 33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) sts total for Right Front Yoke]
LEFT SHOULDER (as worn)pg. 12
as written…
…and yours, mirrored
With RS of Back Neck facing (so that the CO edge is at the top and held Back sts are at the bottom), join A at the corner of the Back Neck CO to work along the angled edge. Using Main Fabric needle, pick up and knit 16 (16, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20, 20)(20, 20, 22) sts (this is equal to 1 st for every row worked in the Back Neck Shaping not including the Setup Row), working towards the armhole and ending 1 row above where you placed the locking stitch marker. RM.
With RS of Back Neck facing (so that the CO edge is at the top and held Back sts are at the bottom), join A at the corner of the Back Neck CO to work along the angled edge. Using Main Fabric needle, pick up and knit 16 (16, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20, 20)(20, 20, 22) sts (this is equal to 1 st for every row worked in the Back Neck Shaping not including the Setup Row), working towards the armhole and ending 1 row above where you placed the locking stitch marker. RM.
Row 1 (WS)Purl.
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Row 1 (WS)Purl.
Row 2 (RS/DEC)Knit to the last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. [1 st dec'd]
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Row 2 (RS/DEC)Knit to the last 4 sts, sl-k-psso, k2. [1 st dec'd]
↻Repeat Rows 1 & 2 — 1 more timeRows 3 & 4 · Rep [Rows 1 & 2] once more. Drop A. [1 st dec'd]
Row 5 (WS)Join B, purl. Drop B.
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Row 5 (WS)Join B, purl. Drop B.
Row 6 (RS/DEC)Join C, knit to the last 4 sts, k2tog, k2. Do not turn, drop C and slide sts back to beg of row. [1 st dec'd]
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Row 6 (RS/DEC)Join C, knit to the last 4 sts, sl-k-psso, k2. Do not turn, drop C and slide sts back to beg of row. [1 st dec'd]
Row 7 (RS)Using B, knit. Drop B and turn.
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Row 7 (RS)Using B, knit. Drop B and turn.
Row 8 (WS/DEC)Using A, p2, p2tog, purl to the end. [1 st dec'd]
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Row 8 (WS/DEC)Using A, p2, ssp, purl to the end. [1 st dec'd]
Row 9 (RS)Knit.
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Row 9 (RS)Knit.
Row 10 (WS)Purl.
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Row 10 (WS)Purl.
↻Repeat Rows 9 & 10 — 1 more timeRows 11 & 12 · Rep [Rows 9 & 10] once more.
↻Repeat Row 9 — 1 more timeRow 13 · Rep [Row 9] once more. Drop A.
Row 14 (WS)Using B, purl. Do not turn, drop B and slide sts back to beg of row.
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Row 14 (WS)Using B, purl. Do not turn, drop B and slide sts back to beg of row.
In this section we will increase along the Front Neck edge every 4th row, and along the Armhole opening at the rate specific for your size. You will use the same Front Yoke Tracking Sheets on pg. 10 & 11 that you used for the Right Front Yoke, BUT using the Left Front Shaping Key on pg. 13. Work thru the entire sheet, ending with the last row shown for your size. Do not break yarns or place sts on hold. Proceed to JOINING FRONTS TO BACK below.
In this section we will increase along the Front Neck edge every 4th row, and along the Armhole opening at the rate specific for your size. You will use the same Front Yoke Tracking Sheets on pg. 10 & 11 that you used for the Right Front Yoke, BUT using the Left Front Shaping Key on pg. 13. Work thru the entire sheet, ending with the last row shown for your size. Do not break yarns or place sts on hold. Proceed to JOINING FRONTS TO BACK below.
Chart note Front Yoke Tracking Sheets, pg. 10 & 11 again — same sheets as the Right Front, read mirrored. Only the key changes: use pg. 13, below.
LEFT FRONT SHAPING KEY (pg. 13)
RS Neck Inc RowK3, m1L, knit to end. [1 st inc'd]
RS Neck Inc RowK3, m1R, knit to end. [1 st inc'd]
WS Neck Inc RowPurl to the last 3 sts, m1L-p, p3. [1 st inc'd]
WS Neck Inc RowPurl to the last 3 sts, m1R-p, p3. [1 st inc'd]
RS Raglan Inc RowKnit to the last 3 sts, m1R, k3. [1 st inc'd]
RS Raglan Inc RowKnit to the last 3 sts, m1L, k3. [1 st inc'd]
WS Raglan Inc RowP3, m1R-p, purl to end. [1 st inc'd]
WS Raglan Inc RowP3, m1L-p, purl to end. [1 st inc'd]
RS Neck & Raglan Inc RowK3, m1L, knit to the last 3 sts, m1R, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
RS Neck & Raglan Inc RowK3, m1R, knit to the last 3 sts, m1L, k3. [2 sts inc'd]
WS Neck & Raglan Inc RowP3, m1R-p, purl to the last 3 sts, m1L-p, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
WS Neck & Raglan Inc RowP3, m1L-p, purl to the last 3 sts, m1R-p, p3. [2 sts inc'd]
[21 (25, 28, 32, 34)(37, 39, 43, 46)(50, 53, 56) sts inc'd; 33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) sts total for Left Front Yoke]
[21 (25, 28, 32, 34)(37, 39, 43, 46)(50, 53, 56) sts inc'd; 33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) sts total for Left Front Yoke]
JOINING FRONTS TO BACKpg. 12
Nothing to swap here — but you will meet these pieces in the opposite order. Read the row through once before you start.
as written…
…and yours, mirrored
With RS facing and using the yarn you need to stay in pattern, k33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) Left Front sts, using the Backwards Loop CO method, CO 10 (10, 12, 12, 14)(14, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20) underarm sts, return 67 (75, 81, 89, 95)(103, 109, 115, 121)(129, 135, 143) held Back sts to the needle and knit across them, using the Backwards Loop CO method, CO 10 (10, 12, 12, 14)(14, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20) underarm sts, return 33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) held Right Front sts to the needle and knit across them.
With RS facing and using the yarn you need to stay in pattern, k33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) Left Front sts, using the Backwards Loop CO method, CO 10 (10, 12, 12, 14)(14, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20) underarm sts, return 67 (75, 81, 89, 95)(103, 109, 115, 121)(129, 135, 143) held Back sts to the needle and knit across them, using the Backwards Loop CO method, CO 10 (10, 12, 12, 14)(14, 16, 16, 18)(18, 20, 20) underarm sts, return 33 (37, 40, 44, 48)(51, 55, 59, 62)(66, 69, 74) held Right Front sts to the needle and knit across them.