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Using the smaller needles cast on 99(105)111(117)125 sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. On the last row evenly increase 18(20)20(22)24sts = 117(125)131(139)149sts.

Switch to the larger needles and begin the patterns on row 1 of the chart: repeat section A-B 10(12)13(15)17 times [= 20(24)26(30)34 sts], work section B-C (= 24 sts), keep repeating C-D with the middle 29(29)31(31)33 sts, work B-C (= 24 sts), repeat C-D 10(12)13(15)17 times [= 20(24)26(30)34 sts]. Work rows 2-14 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-14.

When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48 cm, on every other row bind off at both ends 1x5(5)5(5)6 sts, 1x3 sts, 1(1)2(2)2x2 sts and 3(3)3(3)4x1 st for the armholes = 91(99)101(109)115 sts.

When the armhole measures 24(25)26(27)28 cm, bind off the middle 19(19)21(21)23 sts for the neckline. Work one side at a time. On every other row decrease 1x3 sts and 1x2 sts at the neckline edge.

When the armhole measures 26(27)28(29)30 cm, bind off the shoulder sts.

Knit the other side in the same manner.

Left front

Using the smaller needles cast on 49(51)55(57)61 sts and work ribbing for 6 cm. On the last row evenly increase 7(9)9(11)11sts = 56(60)64(68)72sts.

Switch to the larger needles and begin the patterns on row 1 of the chart: repeat section A-B 10(12)13(15)17 times [= 20(24)26(30)34 sts], work section B-C (= 24 sts), repeat C-D 6(6)7(7)7 times [= 12(12)14(14)14 sts]. Work rows 2-14 of the chart, then keep repeating rows 1-14.

When the piece measures 44(45)46(47)48 cm, on every other row bind off at the right end 1x5(5)5(5)6 sts, 1x3 sts, 1(1)2(2)2x2 sts and 3(3)3(3)4x1 st for the armhole.

Note: When the armhole measures 2 cm, at the front edge (= left end) bind off on every 4th row 12(12)14(14)14x1 st for the neckline.

When the armhole measures 26(27)28(29)30 cm, bind off the shoulder sts.

Right front

Mirror left front.

Finishing

Pin to measurements, mist on the wrong side and allow to dry.

Sew the shoulder seams.

Border: Using the circular needle pick up and knit 3 sts per 4 rows at the front edges and 3 sts per 4 sts at the back neckline. Make sure the number of sts is divisible by 2 + 1 st. Work in ribbing for 1,5 cm. Make buttonholes at the left front edge (= bind off 2 sts and cast on 2 sts at the same spot on the next row). The lowest buttonhole should be 3 cm from the bottom edge, the topmost one at the start of the slanted neckline, and the other 5 evenly in between. Keep working in ribbing until the border measures 3 cm, then bind off in pattern.

Armhole border: Using the smaller needles pick up and knit 3 sts per 4 rows. Work in ribbing for 3 cm. Bind off in pattern.

Work the other armhole border in the same manner.

Sew the side seams and the armhole seams.

Attach the buttons.