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Cozy Crete Sweater

THIS Crete sweater with an oversized silhouette is a simple pattern. The body is worked in lace, and the sleeves are worked in stockinette stitch. Before beginning this project, make sure you’re familiar with the three-needle bind-off technique. Also, when measuring the lace while knitting, stretch the piece to simulate blocking.

In the instructions below, the "Chart" referred to can be found on Page 84.

STEP 1: BACK

CO 88 (98, 108, 118, 128) stitches.

ROW 1 (RS): K to end.

ROW 2 (WS): K to end.

Repeat last 2 rows three more times (for

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