Mariebelle - Wry Punster

Mariebelle
By Elspeth M. Kursh
Inspired by my favorite hot chocolate, the
Mariebelle sweater is luxurious, comfortable and
elegant. Her gentle shaping and a wide neck give
her a body conscious silhouette despite the loose
fit. With 6 inches of ease, a quick-to-knit chunky
gauge and soft structure, Mariebelle is the perfect
knitterly “quick fix;” make a cup of your favorite
cocoa and cast on!
Sizing:
Hershey’s: To fit 30 inch bust (Finished
Measurements: Bust: 36 inches, Waist: 32 inches,
Hips: 36 inches)
Neuhaus: To fit 34 inch bust (Finished
Measurements: Bust: 40 inches, Waist 36 inches,
Hips: 40 inches)
Cadbury: To fit 38 inch bust (Finished
Measurements: Bust: 44 inches, Waist: 40 inches,
Hips 44 inches)
Godiva: To fit 42 inch bust (Finished
Measurements: Bust: 46 inches, Waist: 44 inches,
Hips: 46 inches)
Mariebelle shown in size Neuhaus.
Yarn Requirements:
5 (6, 8, 10) skeins of Catalina Chunky, 60% Baby Alpaca, 40% Merino Wool, 100
grams/109 yards per skein. Sweater shown in color 307, Chartreuse.
Gauge:
12 stitches and 16 rows to 4 inches square, 3 stitches and 4 rows per inch after washing
on circular 9 mm needles, US 13. Be sure to wash your swatch since yarn this chunky
often relaxes significantly when wet.
Notions:
Stitch holders or spare pieces of yarn
Row counter (suggested)
Front:
Cast on 51 (59, 67, 75) stitches and work in Seed Stitch for 7 rows as follows, ending
with a completed WS:
Row 1 (WS): *K1, P1* repeat from * to * to last stitch, K1.
Row 2 (RS): As for row 1.
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Change to Stockinette Stitch, and work 4 (4, 6, 8) rows, beginning with a knit row.
On next row, begin waist shaping as follows:
K2, K2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, ssk, K2. Work 3 (3, 5, 7) rows in Stockinette Stitch. 49
stitches. (57, 65, 73)
Repeat these 4 (4, 6, 8) rows 3 more times, for a total of 4 decreases. 43 stitches. (51, 59
65)
Work evenly for 4 (4, 6, 8) rows and on next RS:
K2, make 1, knit to last 2 stitches, make 1, K2. Work 3 (3, 5, 7) rows in Stockinette
Stitch. 45 stitches. (53, 61, 69)
Repeat these last 4 (4, 6, 8) rows 3 more times, for a total of 4 inches. 51 stitches. (59,
67, 75)
Work 8 (8, 10, 12) rows.
On next row, a RS, K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 stitches, ssk, K2. Work 1 (WS) row even.
49 (57, 65, 73) stitches.
Begin Shoulder Shaping:
At start of next row, BO 5 (5, 7, 9) stitches, work across. 44 stitches. (52, 60, 68)
At start of next row, BO 5 (5, 7, 9) stitches, work across. 39 stitches. (47, 55, 63)
Work 20 (20, 22, 24) rows, ending with a completed WS. On next row, a RS, k 8 (12, 16,
20) stitches and place on holder. Knit next 23 and place on additional holder. Work
remaining 8 (12, 16, 20) stitches for 6 (6, 6, 8) rows, ending with a completed WS. (count
the knit across row where you slipped the other 31 stitches (37, 41, 45) as row 1). Slip
these 8 (12, 16, 20) stitches to a holder. Break yarn. Slip first 8 (12, 16, 20) from holder
and return to needle. Rejoin yarn and work stitches for 5 (5, 5, 7) rows and slip back on
holder. Break yarn. Front is now complete.
Back:
Work as for Front to
shoulder shaping.
At start of next row,
BO 5 (5, 7, 9)
stitches, work across.
44 stitches. (52, 60,
68)
At start of next row,
BO 5 (5, 7, 9)
stitches, work across.
39 stitches. (47, 55,
63)
Work 26 (26, 28, 30)
rows, ending with a
completed WS. On
next row, a RS, k 8
(12, 16, 20) stitches
and place on holder. Knit next 23 and place on additional holder. Work remaining 8 (12,
14, 16) stitches for 2 (2, 2, 4) rows, ending with a completed WS. (count the knit across
row where you slipped the other 31 stitches as row 1). Slip these 8 (12, 16, 20) stitches to
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a holder. Break yarn. Slip first 8 (12, 16, 20) from holder and return to needle. Rejoin
yarn and work stitches for 1 (1, 1, 3) rows and slip back on holder. Break yarn. Back is
now complete.
Sleeves (make two):
Cast on 31 stitches. Work in Seed Stitch as directed for 7 rows. Beginning with a knit
row, work in Stockinette Stitch. Beginning on row 14, increase 2 stitches per row by k2,
make 1, knit to last 2 stitches, make 1, k2. 33 stitches. Repeat increases an additional 4
(5, 6, 7) times; 41 (43, 45, 47) stitches. Work to 16.5 (17, 17.5, 18) inches. BO.
Collar:
Before beginning collar, join front to back with a three needle bind off. With back
facing, pick up 31 stitches from holder, 8 stitches from neck, 31 stitches from holder and
8 stitches from neck. 78 stitches. Place marker and join for working in the round. Knit
2 stitches, k2tog, knit 74 stitches, ssk, k2tog. (76 stitches). On next round, *k6, k2tog,*
repeat from * to * to end of round. (65 stitches). Work 1 round evenly. On next round,
*k5, k2tog,* repeat from * to * to last 2 stitches, k2. (56 stitches). Work 1 round evenly.
On next round, *k4, k2tog,* repeat from * to * to last 2 stitches, k2. (45 stitches). Work
1 round evenly. Cast on 3 stitches using cable cast on method and bind off using an
attached 3 stitch i-cord.
Finishing:
Set in sleeves using collar to center. Sew sleeve seams and side seams. Weave in ends.
Gently wet block.
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