Knitted Diamond Placket and Collar Pullover Sweater
Hey there! The Knitted Diamond Placket and Collar Pullover Sweater is a trendy and cozy addition to any wardrobe. With its stylish diamond placket design and classic collar, this sweater adds a touch of sophistication to your outfit while keeping you warm and comfortable. The knitted fabric feels soft against the skin and is perfect for chilly days or layering during the cooler seasons. Whether you're heading to work, catching up with friends, or just lounging at home, this sweater is a versatile and stylish choice that will have you looking and feeling great.
Size:
Medium
Finished Chest Measurement=40"
Gauge:
17 sts=4" in Embossed Diamonds with larger needles
Materials:
3 buttons
Size 7 US (4.5 mm) needles
Size 9 US needles (5.5 mm) or size needed to obtain
Coats and Clark Cotton
6 skeins
126 yards
2.5 ounces/71 grams or appropriate substitution
Stitch Patterns
K1, P1 Rib
Row 1: *k1, p1; rep from *
Rep this row.
Embossed Diamonds
Row 1 (RS): p1, k1, p1, *(k3, p1) twice, k1, p1; rep from *
Row 2: p1, k1, *p3, k1, p1, k1, p3, k1; rep from *; end p1
Row 3: k4, *(p1, k1) twice, p1, k5; rep from * to last 9 st; end (p1, k1) twice, p1, k4
Row 4: p3, *(k1, p1) 3 times, k1, p3; rep from *
Row 5: Rep Row 3
Row 6: Rep Row 2
Row 7: Rep Row 1
Row 8: p1,k1, p1, *k1, p5, (k1, p1) twice; rep from *
Row 9: (p1, k1) twice, *p1, k3, (p1, k1) 3 times; rep from * to last 9 sts; p1, k3, (p1, k1) twice, p1
Row 10: Rep Row 8
Back
With smaller needles, CO 70 st.
Work k1, p1 rib 2½".
Inc 13 st evenly over last row - 83 sts.
Change to larger needles and knit Embossed Diamonds stitch pattern for 13" or to desired length.
BO 5 st beg next 2 rows - 73 sts.
Dec 1 st each end every other row 4 times - 65 sts.
Work armhole 8½".
BO 8 st beg next 2 rows, then BO 9 st beg next 2 rows.
Place rem st on holder.
Front
Same as Back until decreases are completed.
Keeping to pat, work 30 st, BO 5 st, place rem 30 sts on holder to be worked later. Work even until armhole measures 7¼".
At neck edge, BO 9 st. Dec 1 st at neck edge every other row 3 times.
Work until armhole reaches 8½.
Beg at armhole edge, BO 8 st, work back, BO rem st.
Slip 30 st on holder back on needle and work in same manner.
Sleeves
With smaller needles, CO 46 st.
Work k1, p1 rib 1½".
Inc 7 st evenly over last row - 53 sts.
Change to larger needles and knit Embossed Diamonds stitch pattern for 4" or to desired length.
Cap
BO 5 st beg next 2 rows - 43 sts.
Dec 1 st each end every other row 10 times.
Work even until cap measures 6".
BO 23 st.
Placket and Collar
Seam shoulders.
With smaller needles, pick up stitches along neck openings for the plackets, one for the button band and one for the buttonhole band. Please see Picking Up Stitches For Necklines And Armholes for more information.
Work k1, p1 rib 1½", making three buttonholes (or the number desired) evenly spaced on the left side.
Lap buttonhole band over button band and sew to yoke.
Pick up sts for collar around neck (not around buttonhole and button bands). Work k1, p1 rib 3". BO.
Finishing
Sew in sleeves. Seam sleeves and sides. Sew on buttons. Weave in ends on WS.