Back

Cast on 132(142)152(162)172(182) sts and begin working the ribbing on the WS: k1, p1, *k3, p2*, repeat *-* until 5 sts remain, k3, p1, k1. Work in ribbing for 5 cm.

On the next RS row begin working the cable pattern from row 4 of chart I: p1, work A(B)A(B)A(B)-C from the right end of the chart [= 10(5)10(5)10(5) sts], keep repeating C-D (= 10 sts) until 1 st remains, p1. Keep working 1 st at both ends of the piece in reverse stockinette st. Work rows 5-101 of the chart and then keep repeating rows 16-101.

When the piece measures 23(23)24(24)25(25) cm, decrease 1 st at both ends. Repeat the decreases every 4 cm 9 more times = 112(122)132(142)152(162) sts.

When the piece measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm, bind off at both ends on every other row 1x5 sts, 1x3 sts and 1x2 sts for the armholes = 92(102)112(122)132(142) sts.

When the armhole measures 17(18)19(20)20(21) cm, bind off the middle 38(38)42(42)42(42) sts for the neckline. Work one side of the neckline at a time. On every other row, bind off 2x2 sts at the neckline edge.

Then bind off the remaining 23(28)31(36)41(46) shoulder sts. Work the other side of the neckline to match.

Left front

Cast on 69(74)79(84)89(94) sts and begin working the ribbing on the WS from row 1 of chart I: work F-E from the left edge of the chart (= 8 sts), E-D (= 10 sts), then work D-C 4(5)5(6)6(7) times, work C-A(B)A(B)A(B) [= 10(5)10(5)10(5) sts], k1. Keep repeating rows 2-3. Work 1 st at the right end in reverse stockinette st.

When you have worked 5 cm in ribbing and you have just worked row 3 of the chart, begin working the cable pattern on the next RS row from row 4 of the chart. Keep working 1 st at the right end in reverse stockinette st. Work rows 5-101 of the chart and then keep repeating rows 16-101.

When the piece measures 23(23)24(24)25(25) cm, decrease 1 st at the right end. Repeat the decrease every 4 cm 9 more times = 59(64)69(74)79(84) sts.

When the piece measures 67(68)69(70)72(73) cm, bind off at the right end on every other row 1x5 sts, 1x3 sts and 1x2 sts for the armhole = 49(54)59(64)69(74) sts.

When the armhole measures 7(8)9(10)10(11) cm, leave 16(16)18(18)18(18) sts at the front edge (= left end) on hold for the neckline. On every other row, bind off 2x3 sts, 1x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.

When the armhole measures 19(20)21(22)22(23) cm, bind off the remaining 23(28)31(36)41(46) shoulder sts.

Place markers for the buttons. The topmost button will be at the centre of the neckline edge (width approx. 3,5 cm) and the other 7 buttons at approx. every 9 cm below it.

Right front

Work as the mirror image of the left front piece but work the cable turns the same way as you did on the left front and on the back. Work buttonholes at the marked spots. Buttonhole: work 4 sts from the edge, k2tog, yo, work to end of row.

Sleeves

Cast on 62(62)62(62)72(72) sts and begin working the ribbing on the WS: k1, p1, *k3, p2*, repeat *-* until 5 sts remain, k3, p1, k1. Work in ribbing for 5 cm.

On the next RS row begin the cable pattern from row 4 of chart I: p1, work A-C (= 10 sts) from the right edge, repeat C-D 4(4)4(4)5(5) times, work D-E (= 10 sts), p1. Work 1 st at both ends in reverse stockinette st and keep working the cable pattern as you did on the back piece.

When the piece measures 10(9)6(9)11(7) cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 3(2,5)2,5(2)2,5(2,5) cm 11(14)16(19)14(16) more times = 86(92)96(102)102(106) sts. Work the increased sts following the cable pattern.

When the piece measures 46(47)48(49)49(50) cm, bind off at both ends on every other row 1x5 sts, 1x3 sts and 4x2 sts. Then bind off the remaining sts.

Knit the other sleeve to match.

Pockets

Cast on 46 sts and begin working ribbing on the WS: k2, p2, *k3, p2*, repeat *-* 7 more times, k2. Work in ribbing for 3,5 cm.

Begin the cable pattern from row 4 of chart II: work A (= 13 sts), work B 2 times (= 20 sts), work C (= 13 sts). Work rows 5-19 and then keep repeating rows 4-19 until the pocket measures 18 cm. Bind off. Knit the other pocket to match.

Finishing

Sew the shoulder seams.

Neckline edge: Using a circular needle, pick up the sts on hold. Pick up additional sts from the neckline edge so that there are 122(122)126(126)126(130) sts in total. The stitch count must be divisible by 4 + 2 sts. Begin ribbing on the WS: keep following the patterns as before with 8 sts at the front edge, p2, *k2, p2*, repeat *-* until 8 sts remain at the front edge and work them following the patterns. When the neckline edge measures 3,5 cm, bind off in pattern.

Attach the sleeves. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.

Attach the pockets at approx. 33(33)34(34)35(35) cm below the armholes, placing one side of the pocket 2 cm from the side seam.

Attach the buttons.