Joys of spring

Cast on 90 (98: 110: 118: 130: 138: 150: 158) sts using 4.5mm needles and Yarn A. Rib Row 1 K2, (P2, K2) to end. Rib Row 2 P2, (K2, P2) to end. These 2 rows form the rib. Work a further 12 rows, inc 1

1x1 RIB PATTERN Row 1: P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. Row 2: K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form the pattern and are repeated. LACE RIB PATTERN (multiple of 16 sts + 1) Row 1: K1, *yo,

MEASUREMENTS To fit sizes: 86/91 cm (34/36 ins), 97/102 (38/40), 107/112 (42/44), 117/122 (48/48), 127/132 (50/52), 137/142 (54/56). Actual size: 104 cm (41 ins), 114 (45¼), 126 (49¾), 135 (53¼), 146

Note To ensure that the pattern remains consistent, be sure to always hold Yarn B above Yarn A, and Yarn A under Yarn B. This will ensure that the colour dominance remains the same throughout the tie.

YOKE Worked downwards in one piece to armholes beg at neckband. Cast on 116 (118: 120: 122: 122: 124: 128: 130: 130) sts using 3.25mm DPNs and Yarn A. Taking care not to twist cast-on edge, distribute

The front and back are knitted separately, with the shoulders shaped by working short rows, then the stitches are left live so that the front and back can be joined with a three-needle cast-off. All r