Berroco Tosca
Berroco Tosca
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S IZ E S
(1, 2, 3, 4) [5, 6, 7, 8] {9, 10, 11, 12}
F INIS HE D M E A S URE M E N TS
Bust: (38, 40½, 43½, 46½) [49½, 52½, 58, 61] {64, 67, 70,
72½}" / (96.5, 103, 110.5, 118) [125.5, 133.5, 147.5, 155]
{162.5, 170, 178, 184} cm
Length: (21, 21¾, 21¾, 22½) [22½, 22½, 23, 23¾] {23¾, 24½,
24½, 25¼}" / (53.5, 55, 55, 57) [57, 57, 58.5, 60.5] {60.5, 62, 62,
64} cm
Shown in Size 6 (52½" / 133.5 cm). Recommended ease:
4–12" / 10–30 cm positive ease.
YA RN
BERROCO PIMA 100 (100 g): (6, 7, 7, 8) [8, 8, 9, 9] {10, 10, 11,
11} hanks #8497 Beta Fish
N E E DL E S
32" / 80 cm circular needles, sizes 6 / 4 mm and 7 / 4.5 mm
or size to obtain gauge
N OTIO NS
Stitch marker, seven ¾" / 19 mm buttons, waste yarn to
hold stitches
G AUG E
We recommend using yarns called for in our instructions.
22 sts and 26 rows = 4" / 10 cm in pattern stitch on larger
Every effort has been made to ensure that directions
needle
contained in this pattern are accurate and complete, however
errors do occur. We cannot be responsible for variance of Gauge is measured after blocking. To save time and ensure
individual knitters, human or typographical errors. accurate measurements, take time to check gauge.
CO N S T R U C T I O N N OT E S
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body is worked in one piece to underarms. Body is then
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PAT T E R N S T I TC H
Multiple of 4 sts + 6 (work gauge swatch over at least 30 sts)
Pattern St may be worked either by using directions below
or by following charts.
Row 1 (RS): P2, * RT, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2: * K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 3: P1, * k2tog, yo twice, SSK; rep from * to last st, p1.
Row 4: K1, p1, * work [k1, k1tbl] in double yo, p2; rep from *
to last 4 sts, work [k1, k1tbl] in double yo, p1, k1.
Row 5: P1, k1, * p2, LT; rep from * to last 4 sts, p2, k1, p1.
Row 6: K1, p1, * k2, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, p1, k1.
Row 7: P1, yo, * SSK, k2tog, yo twice; rep from * to last 5 sts,
SSK, k2tog, yo, p1.
Row 8: K2, * p2, work [k1, k1tbl] in double yo; rep from * to
last 4 sts, p2, k2.
Rep Rows 1–8 for Pattern Stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1 (WS): P3, * k2, p2; rep from * to last st, p1.
B AC K H E M
Row 2 (RS): Sl 1 knitwise wyib, * k2, p2; rep from * to last
Using smaller needle, cast on (104, 112, 120, 128) [136, 144, 3 sts, k3.
160, 168] {176, 184, 192, 200} sts. Do not join.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 4" / 10 cm from
Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 purlwise wyif, * p2, k2; rep from * to last cast-on, end after completing a WS row. Break yarn and
3 sts, p3. place on waste yarn.
Row 2 (RS): Sl 1 knitwise wyib, * k2, p2; rep from * to last
3≈sts, k2, k1tbl. RIGHT FRONT HEM
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 6" / 15 cm from Using smaller needle, cast on (48, 52, 56, 60) [64, 68, 76, 80]
cast-on, end after completing a WS row. Break yarn and {84, 88, 92, 96} sts. Do not join.
place on waste yarn. Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 purlwise wyif, * p2, k2; rep from * to last
3 sts, p3.
LEFT FRONT HEM
Row 2 (RS): K3, * p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1 tbl.
Using smaller needle, cast on (48, 52, 56, 60) [64, 68, 76, 80]
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 4" / 10 cm from
{84, 88, 92, 96} sts. Do not join.
cast-on, end after completing a WS row. Do not break yarn.
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Next Row (WS): P3, * k2, p2; rep from * to marker, sm, work Row 1: Work in established rib to first marker, sm, p1, k2tog,
as established to next marker, sm, [p2, k2] to last 3 sts, p3. * yo twice, SSK, k2tog; rep from * to 1 st before last marker,
Next Row (RS): K3, * p2, k2; rep from * to marker, sm, work yo, p1, sm, k3.
as established to next marker, sm, [k2, p2] to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit the knits and purl the purls,
Continue in established pattern until armholes measures working [k1, k1tbl] into all double yo’s.
(6½, 7¼, 7¼, 8) [8, 8, 8½, 9¼] {9¼, 10, 10, 10¾}" / (16.5, 18.5, Row 3: Work in established rib to first marker, sm, p1, k1, *
18.5, 20.5) [20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5] {23.5, 25.5, 25.5, 27.5} cm, p2, LT; rep from * to 2 sts before last marker, p2, sm, k3.
end after completing a WS row. Row 5: Work in established rib to first marker, sm, p1, yo,
Shape Shoulder: Keeping in pattern as much as possible, SSK, * k2tog, yo twice, SSK; rep from * to 1 st before last
bind off (5, 5, 6, 6) [7, 7, 8, 9] {9, 10, 10, 11} sts at the marker, p1, sm, k3.
beginning of the next (12, 4, 10, 2) [12, 4, 2, 8] {4, 10, 2, 8} Row 7: Work in established rib to first marker, sm, p2, * RT,
rows, then bind off (6, 6, 7, 7) [8, 8, 9, 10] {10, 11, 11, 12} sts p2; rep from * to 2 sts before last marker, k1, p1, sm, k3.
at the beginning of the next (2, 10, 4, 12) [2, 10, 12, 6] {10,
Row 8: Knit the knits and purl the purls, working [k1, k1tbl]
4, 12, 6} rows. Bind off remaining (32, 32, 32, 32) [36, 36, 36,
into all double yo’s.
36] {40, 40, 40, 40} sts for back neck.
Rep Rows 1–8 for pattern in this section.
Left Front: Slip (48, 52, 56, 60) [64, 68, 76, 80] {84, 88, 92, 96}
Left Front sts from waste yarn to larger needle. Rejoin yarn For ALL Sizes: Continue in established pattern until
with RS facing, and work as follows: armhole measures (6½, 7¼, 7¼, 8) [8, 8, 8½, 9¼] {9¼, 10, 10,
10¾}" / (16.5, 18.5, 18.5, 20.5) [20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5] {23.5,
Next Row (WS): P3, * k2 p2; rep from * to marker, sm, work
25.5, 25.5, 27.5} cm, end after completing a WS row.
as established to end.
Shape Shoulder: Keeping in pattern as much as possible,
Shape Neck: Row 1 (RS): Work in established rib to first
bind off (5, 5, 6, 6) [7, 7, 8, 9] {9, 10, 10, 11} sts at the
marker, sm, p1, yo, SSK, k2tog, * yo twice, SSK, k2tog; rep
beginning of the next (6, 2, 5, 1) [6, 2, 1, 4] {2, 5, 1, 4} RS
from * to 1 st before last marker, p1, sm, k3. 1 st dec’d.
rows, then bind off (6, 6, 7, 7) [8, 8, 9, 10] {10, 11, 11, 12} sts
Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit the knits and purl the purls, at the beginning of the next (1, 5, 2, 6) [1, 5, 6, 3] {5, 2, 6, 3}
working [k1, k1tbl] into all double yo’s. RS rows. Fasten off last st.
Row 3: Work in established rib to first marker, sm, * p2, RT;
rep from * to 5 sts before last marker, p2, k2tog, p1, sm, k3.
SLEEVE
1 st dec’d. With smaller needle, cast on (34, 38, 38, 42) [42, 42, 46, 50]
{50, 54, 54, 58} sts. Do not join.
Row 5: Work in established rib to first marker, sm, p1, k2tog,
yo twice, * SSK, k2tog, yo twice; rep from * to 5 sts before Row 1 (WS): * P2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.
last marker, SSK, k2tog, p1, sm, k3. 1 st dec’d. Row 2 (RS): * K2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 7: Work in established rib to first marker, sm, p1, k1, Rep Rows 1 and 2 until cuff measures 3" / 7.5 cm, end after
p2, * LT, p2; rep from * to 3 sts before last marker, k2tog, p1, completing a WS row. Change to larger needle.
sm, k3. 1 st dec’d.
Inc Row 1 (RS): K2, yo twice, k1, yo twice, * k2, yo twice; rep
Row 8: Knit the knits and purl the purls, working [k1, k1tbl] from * to last 3 sts, k1, yo twice, k2. (68, 76, 76, 84) [84, 84, 92,
into all double yo’s. 100] {100, 108, 108, 116} sts.
Repeat Rows 1–8 of neck shaping (2, 2, 2, 2) [2, 2, 2, 2] {3, 3, Inc Row 2 (WS): P2, [k1, k1tbl] in double yo, RLPI, * [k1,
3, 3} times more, then work Rows 1–4 (0, 0, 0, 0) [1, 1, 1, 1] k1tbl] in double yo, p2; rep from * to 2nd to last double yo,
{0, 0, 0, 0} times more, end after completing a WS row. (36, [k1, k1tbl] in double yo, p1, LLPI, [k1, k1tbl] in double yo, p2.
40, 44, 48) [50, 54, 62, 66] {68, 72, 76, 80} sts. (70, 78, 78, 86) [86, 86, 94, 102] {102, 110, 110, 118} sts.
For Sizes (1, 2, 3, 4) [X, X, X, X] {9, 10, 11, 12} ONLY: Establish Pattern St: Row 1 (RS): K2, pm, work Row 3 of
Continue working as established, beginning with Row 7 of Pattern St to last 2 sts, pm, k2.
Pattern St.
Row 2: P2, sm, work next row of Pattern St to marker, sm, p2.
For Sizes (X, X, X, X) [5, 6, 7, 8] {X, X, X, X} ONLY: Continue
Continue working in Pattern St (repeating all rows of the
in established pattern as follows:
pattern) with 2 sts on each end in St st until piece measures
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(17, 16½, 16, 16) [16, 15½, 15, 14] {14, 13½, 13½, 13½}" / (43, S TA N DA R D A B B R E V I AT I O N S & T E R M S
42, 40.5, 40.5) [40.5, 39.5, 38, 35.5] {35.5, 34.5, 34.5, 34.5} cm, beg: beginning
or desired length to underarm, end after completing a WS
inc: increase
row. Bind off, knitting the knits and purling the purls.
k: knit
FINISHING
k tbl: knit through the back loop(s)
Sew shoulder seams. Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew sleeve
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
seams.
LH: left hand
Button Band: With RS facing, using smaller needle,
beginning at lower right front edge, pick up and knit 3 sts p: purl
for every 4 rows along right front edge, (32, 32, 32, 32) [36, pm: place marker
36, 36, 36] {40, 40, 40, 40} sts along back neck, then 3 sts for rep: repeat
every 4 rows along left front edge. St count is not crucial,
RH: right hand
but must be a multiple of 4 sts.
RS: right side
Row 1 (WS): Sl 1 purlwise wyif, * p2, k2; rep from * to last
3 sts, p3. sl: slip
Row 2 (RS): Sl 1 knitwise wyib, [k2, p2] to last 3 sts, k2, k1tbl. sm: slip marker
Rep these 2 rows twice more, end after completing a SSK: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, insert point of left hand needle
RS row. through fronts of these 2 stitches and knit 2 together.
Mark placement of 7 buttons along right front band, the st(s): stitch(es)
first ½" / 1 cm below first neck dec, the last 1" / 2.5 cm St st: Stockinette Stitch—Knit 1 row, purl 1 row alternately
above lower edge, and the other 5 evenly divided between. when working back and forth in rows. The knit side is the
Buttonhole Row (WS): Work in established rib to first right side of work. Knit EVERY round when working in the
marker, k2tog, yo, * work in established rib to next marker, round.
k2tog, yo; rep from * 5 times more, work in established rib WS: wrong side
to end. wyib: with yarn in back of work
Beginning with Row 2, work even in established rib until wyif: with yarn in front of work
a total of 13 rows have been completed (6 rows after
yo: yarn over
buttonhole row), end after completing a WS row. Bind off
in ribbing.
Weave in all ends and block as desired. Sew on buttons
opposite buttonholes.
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TO S C A M E A S U R E M E N T S
A (Back Width): (19, 20¼, 21¾, 23¼) [24¾, 26¼, 29, 30½] {32, 33½, 35, 36¼}" / (48, 51.5, 55.5, 59)
[63, 66.5, 74, 77.5] {81.5, 85, 88.5, 92.5} cm
B (Front Width): (8¾, 9½, 10¼, 11) [11¾, 12¼, 13¾, 14½] {15¼, 16, 16¾, 17½}" / (22, 24, 26, 27.5)
[29.5, 31.5, 35, 37] {39, 40.5, 42.5, 44.5} cm
C (Back Neck Width): (5¾, 5¾, 5¾, 5¾) [6½, 6½, 6½, 6½] {7¼, 7¼, 7¼, 7¼}" / (15, 15, 15, 15)
[16.5, 16.5, 16.5, 16.5] {18.5, 18.5, 18.5, 18.5} cm
D (Shoulder Width): (6½, 7¼, 8, 8¾) [9, 9¾, 11¼, 12] {12¼, 13, 13¾, 14½}" / (16.5, 18.5, 20.5, 22)
[23, 25, 28.5, 30.5] {31.5, 33.5, 35, 37} cm
E (Front Body Length to Underarms): 12½" / 32 cm
F (Armhole Length): (6½, 7¼, 7¼, 8) [8, 8, 8½, 9¼] {9¼, 10, 10, 10¾}" / (16.5, 18.5, 18.5, 20.5)
[20.5, 20.5, 21.5, 23.5] {23.5, 25.5, 25.5, 27.5} cm
G (Shoulder Depth): 2" / 5 cm
H (Total Body Length): (21, 21¾, 21¾, 22½) [22½, 22½, 23, 23¾] {23¾, 24½, 24½, 25¼}" /
(53.5, 55, 55, 57) [57, 57, 58.5, 60.5] {60.5, 62, 62, 64} cm
I (Sleeve Cuff Width): (6¼, 7, 7, 7¾) [7¾, 7¾, 8¼, 9] {9, 9¾, 9¾, 10½}" / (15.5, 17.5, 17.5, 19.5)
[19.5, 19.5, 21, 23] {23, 25, 25, 27} cm
J (Upper Sleeve Width): (12¾, 14¼, 14¼, 15¾) [15¾, 15¾, 17, 18½] {18½, 20, 20, 21½}" /
(32.5, 36, 36, 40) [40, 40, 43, 47] {47, 51, 51, 54.5} cm
K (Sleeve Length): (17, 16½, 16, 16) [16, 15½, 15, 14] {14, 13½, 13½, 13½}" / (43, 42, 40.5, 40.5)
[40.5, 39.5, 38, 35.5] {35.5, 34.5, 34.5, 34.5} cm
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