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Novita Merino 4PLY: Runo-Lace pullover
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The light Runo-lace pullover (Finnish for poem) is not just a poem in name. The detailed sweater is worked with the soft Merino 4PLY yarn, which is made from 100% Merino wool. Runo is worked in separate parts, which are sewn together at the end. The back is decorated with a slit and buttons, that underline the style of the delicate sweater.
Novita Kevät 2022 -lehti (in Finnish)
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Size
S(M)L(XL)XXL(3XL)Yarn demand
Novita Merino 4PLY
(112) Forget Me Not 300(350)400(450)500(550) g
Needles and other supplies
Needles: Novita 3 mm (US 2 or 3 / UK 11) and 3.5 mm (US 4 / UK 10 or 9) size knitting needles, or needle size necessary to fit gauge, and for the collar a short (40 cm / 16”) circular needle size 3 mm (US 2 or 3 / UK 11).
Notions: 3 buttons
Designer
Lea PetäjäBack
CO 123(133)143(153)163(183) sts using the smaller size ndls and work 3 rows in g st.
Change to the larger size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart I, row 1 , as follows: k2, work patt rep of 10 sts 12(13)14(15)16(18) times and k1. Work rows 2-8 of chart, then rep rows 1-8.
When work measures 36(37)38(39)41(42) cm / 14.2(14.6)15(15.4)16.1(16.5)”, BO 5(7)9(9)11(12) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, then BO 3 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 2 sts at the beg of the next 4(6)6(6)8(8) rows and BO 1 st at the beg of the next 6(4)4(6)4(6) rows = 93(97)103(111)115(131) sts. Please note that in each pattern repeat of the lace pattern, for every pair of sts that are knitted together, a yarn over is also worked, so the number of sts remains the same. When 1 of the 2 sts to be worked tog has been bound off, do not make the decrease and work the rem st as k1.
When armhole measures 9(10)11(12)13(14) cm / 3.5(4)4.3(4.7)5.1(5.5)”, in the next RS row, work 47(49)52(56)58(66) sts in pattern, place the next 46(48)51(55)57(65) sts of left back part on hold, and work each part separately, to form the slit. Work the right side of back part first. Continue working in lace pattern and work the st at the edge of the slit in g st.
When armhole measures 17(18)19(20)21(22) cm / 6.7(7.1)7.5(7.9)8.3(8.7)”, BO 16(17)18(19)19(20) sts for the neckline, at the slit, and in every 2nd row BO 2 sts twice.
When armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm / 7.5(7.9)8.3(8.7)9.1(9.5)”, BO the rem 27(28)30(33)35(42) shoulder-sts.
Place the 46(48)51(55)57(65) held sts of left back part back onto the ndl and in the next RS row, PUK 1 st behind the selvedge st at the edge of the slit = 47(49)52(56)58(66) sts.
Work the left back part in the same way as described for right back part, but reverse shaping.
Front
CO 123(133)143(153)163(183) sts using the smaller size ndls and work 3 rows in g st.
Change to the larger size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2, work patt rep of 10 sts 12(13)14(15)16(18) times and k1 st. Work rows 2-8 of chart, then rep rows 1-8.
When work measures 36(37)38(39)41(42) cm / 14.2(14.6)15(15.4)16.1(16.5)”, BO 5(7)9(9)11(12) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, then BO 3 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 2 sts at the beg of the next 4(6)6(6)8(8) rows and BO 1 st at the beg of the next 6(4)4(6)4(6) rows = 93(97)103(111)115(131) sts. Please note that in each pattern repeat of the lace pattern, for every pair of sts that are knitted together, a yarn over is also worked, so the number of sts remains the same. When 1 of the 2 sts to be worked tog has been bound off, do not make the decrease and work the rem st as k1.
When armhole measures 14(15)16(17)18(19) cm / 5.5(5.9)6.3(6.7)7.1(7.5)”, place the 25(27)29(31)31(33) center sts on hold, for the neckline and work each shoulder separately. BO for neckline in every 2nd row 3 sts once, 2 sts once and 1 st 2 times.
When armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm / 7.5(7.9)8.3(8.7)9.1(9.5)”, BO the rem 27(28)30(33)35(42) shoulder-sts.
Work the second shoulder in the same way.
Sleeves
CO 69(69)75(77)77(83) sts using the smaller size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart II, row 1, as follows: work the first 2(2)1(2)2(1) sts in st st, work patt rep of 8 sts 8(8)9(9)9(10) times and work the last 3(3)2(3)3(2) sts in st st. Work row 2 of lace pattern acc to chart, then rep rows 1-2.
Only for sizes M, XL, XXL and 3XL: when work measures 5(7,5)5(5) cm / 2(3)2(2)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 5(7,5)5(5) cm / 2(3)2(2)” , 1(0)1(1) more time = 69(73)75(79)81(87) sts. Work the increased sts in st st.
When work measures 15 cm / 5.9”, continue working rows 3-4 of lace pattern, acc to chart II. After these 2 rows,16(16)18(18)18(20) sts are increased and 85(89)93(97)99(107) sts are on the ndl.
Change to the larger size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart II, starting with row 5, as follows: work the first 2(4)1(3)4(3) sts in st st, work patt rep of 10 sts 8(8)9(9)9(10) times and work the last 3(5)2(4)5(4) sts in st st.
When sleeve, from cuff, measures 17(9)7,5(7,5)6,5(6,5) cm / 6.7(3.5)3(3)2.6(2.6)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 0(9)7,5(7,5)6,5(6,5) cm / 0(3.5)3(3)2.6(2.6)” another 0(2)3(3)4(4) times = 87(95)101(105)109(117) sts. Work the increased sts in lace pattern.
When sleeve, from cuff, measures 35(36)37(38)38(39) cm / 13.8(14.2)14.6(15)15(15.4)”, BO for sleeve cap shaping, as follows: at the beg of every row, BO 4(5)5(6)6(8) sts 2 times, 3 sts 0(2)2(2)2(2) times, 2 sts 6(4)4(4)4(4) times, 1 st 35(40)44(50)50(52) times, 2 sts 8(6)6(4)4(6)times and 3 sts 2 times. BO the rem sts.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and let dry. Close shoulder seams.
Collar: place held sts of front part back onto the ndl, PUK additional sts along neckline, up to a total of 107(107)115(115)115(115) sts. The total stitch count should be divisible by 8 + 11 sts.
Continue working lace pattern acc to chart III, first row is a RS row, as follows: k2, work patt rep of 8 sts 12(12)13(13)13(13) times, k9. Work row 2 of chart and then rep rows 1-2, until collar measures 7 cm / 2,8”, ending with a RS row. In the next WS row, knit all sts, then loosely BO all sts.
Close side- and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in armholes.
Secure the buttons to the left side of the slit. The eyelets in the lace pattern serve as buttonholes.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
cdd = centered double decrease: slip 2 sts together knitwise, k1, pass slipped sts over
circ. = circular
CO = cast on
g st = garter stitch
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
patt = pattern
PUK = pick up and knit
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
WS = wrong side
yo(‘s) = yarn over(s)
Translations charts and legends:
1 M re, in Rückrunde 1 M li = k1, p on WS
1 M li, in Rückrunde 1 M re = p1, k on WS
1 Umschlag auf die Nadel machen = yo
1 M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben, 1 M re und die abgehobene M über die gestrickte M heben = skp
2 M re zusammenstricken = k2tog
2 M wie zum rechts Zusammenstricken ungestrickt abheben, 1 M re und die abgehobenen M über die gestrickte M heben = cdd
Diagramm = Chart
Musterrapport wiederholt sich = pattern repeat
Finished dimensions
Finished measurements
Bust circumference: 92(100)108(116)124(138) cm / 36(39)42(45)49(54)”
Total length: 55(57)59(61)64(66) cm / 21.7(22.4)23.2(24)25.2(26)”
Underarm length: 50(51)52(53)53(54) cm / 19.7(20.1)20.5(20.9)20.9(21.3)”
Stitch patterns & gauge
Stitch patterns: Garter stitch: knit all sts on RS- and WS rows. Lace pattern: work according to chart and instructions. Please note that in each pattern repeat of the lace pattern, for every pair of sts that are knitted together, a yarn over is also worked, so the number of sts remains the same. When 1 of the 2 sts to be worked tog has been bound off, do not make the decrease and work the rem st as k1. Stockinette stitch: knit the RS rows and purl the WS rows.
Gauge/Tension: 26 sts and 40 rows, worked in lace pattern using the larger size ndls (chart I rows 1–8) = 10 x 10 cm / 4” square,
35 sts worked in lace pattern using the smaller size ndls (chart II rows 1–2) = 10 cm / 4”
Back
CO 123(133)143(153)163(183) sts using the smaller size ndls and work 3 rows in g st.
Change to the larger size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart I, row 1 , as follows: k2, work patt rep of 10 sts 12(13)14(15)16(18) times and k1. Work rows 2-8 of chart, then rep rows 1-8.
When work measures 36(37)38(39)41(42) cm / 14.2(14.6)15(15.4)16.1(16.5)”, BO 5(7)9(9)11(12) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, then BO 3 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 2 sts at the beg of the next 4(6)6(6)8(8) rows and BO 1 st at the beg of the next 6(4)4(6)4(6) rows = 93(97)103(111)115(131) sts. Please note that in each pattern repeat of the lace pattern, for every pair of sts that are knitted together, a yarn over is also worked, so the number of sts remains the same. When 1 of the 2 sts to be worked tog has been bound off, do not make the decrease and work the rem st as k1.
When armhole measures 9(10)11(12)13(14) cm / 3.5(4)4.3(4.7)5.1(5.5)”, in the next RS row, work 47(49)52(56)58(66) sts in pattern, place the next 46(48)51(55)57(65) sts of left back part on hold, and work each part separately, to form the slit. Work the right side of back part first. Continue working in lace pattern and work the st at the edge of the slit in g st.
When armhole measures 17(18)19(20)21(22) cm / 6.7(7.1)7.5(7.9)8.3(8.7)”, BO 16(17)18(19)19(20) sts for the neckline, at the slit, and in every 2nd row BO 2 sts twice.
When armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm / 7.5(7.9)8.3(8.7)9.1(9.5)”, BO the rem 27(28)30(33)35(42) shoulder-sts.
Place the 46(48)51(55)57(65) held sts of left back part back onto the ndl and in the next RS row, PUK 1 st behind the selvedge st at the edge of the slit = 47(49)52(56)58(66) sts.
Work the left back part in the same way as described for right back part, but reverse shaping.
Front
CO 123(133)143(153)163(183) sts using the smaller size ndls and work 3 rows in g st.
Change to the larger size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart I, row 1, as follows: k2, work patt rep of 10 sts 12(13)14(15)16(18) times and k1 st. Work rows 2-8 of chart, then rep rows 1-8.
When work measures 36(37)38(39)41(42) cm / 14.2(14.6)15(15.4)16.1(16.5)”, BO 5(7)9(9)11(12) sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, then BO 3 sts at the beg of the next 2 rows, BO 2 sts at the beg of the next 4(6)6(6)8(8) rows and BO 1 st at the beg of the next 6(4)4(6)4(6) rows = 93(97)103(111)115(131) sts. Please note that in each pattern repeat of the lace pattern, for every pair of sts that are knitted together, a yarn over is also worked, so the number of sts remains the same. When 1 of the 2 sts to be worked tog has been bound off, do not make the decrease and work the rem st as k1.
When armhole measures 14(15)16(17)18(19) cm / 5.5(5.9)6.3(6.7)7.1(7.5)”, place the 25(27)29(31)31(33) center sts on hold, for the neckline and work each shoulder separately. BO for neckline in every 2nd row 3 sts once, 2 sts once and 1 st 2 times.
When armhole measures 19(20)21(22)23(24) cm / 7.5(7.9)8.3(8.7)9.1(9.5)”, BO the rem 27(28)30(33)35(42) shoulder-sts.
Work the second shoulder in the same way.
Sleeves
CO 69(69)75(77)77(83) sts using the smaller size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart II, row 1, as follows: work the first 2(2)1(2)2(1) sts in st st, work patt rep of 8 sts 8(8)9(9)9(10) times and work the last 3(3)2(3)3(2) sts in st st. Work row 2 of lace pattern acc to chart, then rep rows 1-2.
Only for sizes M, XL, XXL and 3XL: when work measures 5(7,5)5(5) cm / 2(3)2(2)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 5(7,5)5(5) cm / 2(3)2(2)” , 1(0)1(1) more time = 69(73)75(79)81(87) sts. Work the increased sts in st st.
When work measures 15 cm / 5.9”, continue working rows 3-4 of lace pattern, acc to chart II. After these 2 rows,16(16)18(18)18(20) sts are increased and 85(89)93(97)99(107) sts are on the ndl.
Change to the larger size ndls and continue working lace pattern acc to chart II, starting with row 5, as follows: work the first 2(4)1(3)4(3) sts in st st, work patt rep of 10 sts 8(8)9(9)9(10) times and work the last 3(5)2(4)5(4) sts in st st.
When sleeve, from cuff, measures 17(9)7,5(7,5)6,5(6,5) cm / 6.7(3.5)3(3)2.6(2.6)”, inc 1 st at the beg and end of the row. Rep these inc’s every 0(9)7,5(7,5)6,5(6,5) cm / 0(3.5)3(3)2.6(2.6)” another 0(2)3(3)4(4) times = 87(95)101(105)109(117) sts. Work the increased sts in lace pattern.
When sleeve, from cuff, measures 35(36)37(38)38(39) cm / 13.8(14.2)14.6(15)15(15.4)”, BO for sleeve cap shaping, as follows: at the beg of every row, BO 4(5)5(6)6(8) sts 2 times, 3 sts 0(2)2(2)2(2) times, 2 sts 6(4)4(4)4(4) times, 1 st 35(40)44(50)50(52) times, 2 sts 8(6)6(4)4(6)times and 3 sts 2 times. BO the rem sts.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
Finishing
Place work inside out onto a flat surface, dampen and let dry. Close shoulder seams.
Collar: place held sts of front part back onto the ndl, PUK additional sts along neckline, up to a total of 107(107)115(115)115(115) sts. The total stitch count should be divisible by 8 + 11 sts.
Continue working lace pattern acc to chart III, first row is a RS row, as follows: k2, work patt rep of 8 sts 12(12)13(13)13(13) times, k9. Work row 2 of chart and then rep rows 1-2, until collar measures 7 cm / 2,8”, ending with a RS row. In the next WS row, knit all sts, then loosely BO all sts.
Close side- and sleeve seams. Sew sleeves in armholes.
Secure the buttons to the left side of the slit. The eyelets in the lace pattern serve as buttonholes.
Abbreviations
acc = according
beg = begin(ning)
BO = bind off
cdd = centered double decrease: slip 2 sts together knitwise, k1, pass slipped sts over
circ. = circular
CO = cast on
g st = garter stitch
inc(‘s) = increase(s)
k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
ndl(s) = needle(s)
p = purl
patt = pattern
PUK = pick up and knit
rem = remaining
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
skp = slip 1 stitch knitwise, knit 1 stitch, pass slipped stitch over
RS = right side
st(s) = stitch(es)
st st = stockinette st
WS = wrong side
yo(‘s) = yarn over(s)
Translations charts and legends:
1 M re, in Rückrunde 1 M li = k1, p on WS
1 M li, in Rückrunde 1 M re = p1, k on WS
1 Umschlag auf die Nadel machen = yo
1 M wie zum Rechtsstricken abheben, 1 M re und die abgehobene M über die gestrickte M heben = skp
2 M re zusammenstricken = k2tog
2 M wie zum rechts Zusammenstricken ungestrickt abheben, 1 M re und die abgehobenen M über die gestrickte M heben = cdd
Diagramm = Chart
Musterrapport wiederholt sich = pattern repeat
This pattern is publish in the latest issue of Novita Magazine. You can buy your own copy here
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