Sea lavender

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

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

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.

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,

Notes To pick up stitches evenly across the lower border section, use detachable markers to divide the top width of the border into equal sections. Divide the number of stitches you wish to pick up by