FLIGHT OF FANCY MODERN KNITTING PATTERNS
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Catrin Jacket in Plum (162) and Claret (104) pattern on page 26 and Birgitta Wristwarmers in Claret (104) pattern on page 54
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MAIN PART With 3.25mm (US 3) needles and M cast on 66 sts. Cont in patt. 1st row K1, [k4, C4B, C4F, k4] 4 times, k1. 2nd, 4th and 6th rows K1, p to last st, k1. 3rd row K1, [k2, C4B, k4, C4F, k2] 4 times, k1. 5th row K1, [C4B, k8, C4F] 4 times, k1. These 6 rows form the cable patt. Cont in patt until work measures 66cm/26in, ending with a 6th row. Cast off.
LINING With right side facing, using 3.25mm (US 3) circular needle and C, pick up and k165 sts along row ends. Beg with a p row cont in st st. Work 2 rows. Mark each end of last row with a coloured thread to denote foldline. Cont in st st until lining fits from foldline to halfway across back of main piece. Leave these sts on a spare needle. Work other side to match. With right sides together and needles pointing in same direction, cast sts from each piece off together.
MAKE UP Turn cowl to right side. Using mattress stitch join ends together to form a circle.