Top with openwork stripe

Vibrant shades of purple are always eye-catching. Just one wide stripe of an openwork pattern is enough, and it will be impossible to take your eyes off this very discreet pullover.

Dimensions: 34/36 (38/40) 42/44 (46/48) 50/52

You will need: Phildar Phil Madrague yarn (100% cotton; 92 m/50 g) - 8 (9) 10 (11) 12 skeins fuchsia (PENSEE); knitting needles No. 5.5.

Garter stitch. Front and back rows - front loops.

Basic pattern. Knit according to scheme.

Knitting density: 19 p. x 33 r. = 10 x 10 cm, knitted in garter stitch;
30 rub. = 10 cm, knitted with garter stitch and basic pattern.

Back. On knitting needles No. 5.5, cast on 89 (95) 103 (109) 121 sts and knit in garter stitch.

In 22 (22) 24 (24) 24 cm = 72 (72) 80 (80) 80 r. from the initial row, add 1 x 1 p. for sleeves on both sides, then after 6 p. 1 x 1 p., in every next 4 p. 2 x 1 p., in every next 2 p. 3 x 1 p., 2 x 2 p., 1 x 12 p. = 135 (141) 149 (155) 167 p.

In 30 (30) 32 (32) 32 cm = 98 (98) 106 (106) 106 r. Knit straight from the beginning row.

In 47 (48) 51 (52) 53 cm = 154 (158) 168 (172) 174 r. from the initial row, bind off all the loops, while marking the middle 31 (31) 31 (33) 33 stitches for the neckline with markers or a thread of a contrasting color.

Before. On knitting needles No. 5.5, cast on 87 (93) 101 (107) 119 sts and knit with garter stitch and the main pattern according to the diagram, while distributing the loops as follows: 35 (38) 42 (45) 51 sts with garter stitch, 17 sts according to the pattern and 35 (38) 42 (45) 51 sts in garter stitch.

In 22 (22) 24 (24) 24 cm = 66 (66) 72 (72) 72 r. from the initial row, add 1 x 1 p. for sleeves on both sides, then in each next 4 p. 3 x 1 p., in every next 2 p. 3 x 1 p., 2 x 2 p., 1 x 12 p. = 133 (139) 147 (153) 165 p.

In 30 (30) 32 (32) 32 cm = 90 (90) 96 (96) 96 r. Knit straight from the beginning row.

After 44 (44) 48 (48) 48 p. = 132 (132) 144 (144) 144 r. from the initial row (knitted 11 (11) 12 (12) 12 repeats in height), continue working in garter stitch on all stitches, while closing off the middle 29 (29) 29 (31) 31 stitches for the neckline and finishing both sides separately.

For the shoulder through 47 (48) 51 (52) 53 cm = 142 (146) 154 (158) 160 r. From the initial row, close off the remaining 52 (55) 59 (61) 67 sts.

Knit the second side symmetrically.

Assembly. Sew shoulder seams, side seams and sleeve seams.