Essential Cashmere Sweater No. 7

This garment divides into the back piece, front piece, sleeves, and collar.

The handcrafted measurements may have an error, the size of the sample is for reference only.
Materials: 3-Ply 30% Cashmere Hand Knitting Yarn

Tool: 12#-2.75 mm short straight needle & circular needle (Only for hem, cuff, and collar edges.), 11#-3.00 mm circular needle （all other stitches).
Pattern Gauge: 10 cm x 10 cm = 39 stitches  x 45 rows
Even Gauge: 10 cm x 10 cm = 31 stitches  x 42 rows

Chart Key

K on RS, P on WS: knit on right side, purl on wrong side

P on RS, K on WS: purl on right side, knit on wrong side

k2tog: knit 2 stitches together on right side, purl 2 stitches together on wrong side

skp(o): on right side, slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit next stitch, pass slipped stitch over; on wrong side, change the place of first 2 loops, purl 2 stitches together

double stitch: double legs slip stitch, slip the stitch purlwise and bring the yarn to the back and pull it tightly, so that both legs of the stitch in the row below are on the needle

2/1 RPC: slip 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k2, p1 from cn

2/1 LPC: slip 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p1, k2 from cn

2/2 LC: slip 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, k2, k2 from cn

s2kpo: slip 2 stitches knitwise to RH needle together knit next stitch and pass slipped stitches over the knit stitch

k1tbl: knit stitch through back loop on right side, purl stitch through the back loop on wrong side

M1L: make 1 left leaning increase through the strand between last stitch knitted and first stitch on left needle

RLI p: Right Lifted Increase purl-wise: insert needle into purl stitch 1 row below next stitch and purl ; then purl the next stitch on the left needle

yarn over short row: knit to the turning point in the first row, stop and turn, yarn over before working, and closing the gap when reach the yarn over.

yarn over short row: knit to the turning point in the first row, stop and turn, yarn over before working, and closing the gap when reach the yarn over.

Note:
1. This pattern is making in Chinese crochet pattern terms, and the stitch name is written using American terminology. All measurements in charts are in cm. 
2. The left and right on the charts refer to the actual wearing position.
3. The chart represent the right side of fabric, so check the key to see how to work a certain symbol on the right side and on the wrong side.



Part 1 Back Piece A​ 00' 39'' (Part 1) ​

The back piece is knitted back and forth using the alternating cable cast on method, and is divided into the hem, body, and bust sections. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 2  Front pieces B​ 00' 08'' (Part 2) ​

The front piece is crocheted back and forth using the alternating cable cast on method, and it's also divided into the hem, body, and bust section. Finally, join the shoulder with the back piece by binding off together, and sew the side seams of the body and hem of the front and back pieces. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 3 Sleeves C​ 41' 33'' (Part 2) ​

The sleeve is worked using the alternating cable cast on method, crocheting in rows, and divided into the cuff, sleeve body, and sleeve cap. After finishing, sew together the side seam of the sleeve body and cuff, and finally attach it to the armhole position of the front and back pieces. Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Part 4 Collar  D​ 50' 58'' (Part 2) ​

The collar is made by picking up stitches at the neckline of the front and back pieces, then crocheting in rounds with single rib stitch while decreasing at the middle of the front neck. Finally, finish off with a single rib stitch bind off.  Please refer to the video demonstration for more details.

Note: The exact number of picked-up stitches can be adjusted according to the actual situation. It's necessary to ensure that the fabric piece lays flat and looks nice after picking up stitches, with the total number of stitches being odd, and the neckline sides symmetrical. The number of rounds for the collar can also be adjusted according to preference.