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Designed by the Berroco Design Team / Skill level: Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: (37¾, 41, 43¾, 46¾) [50, 53,
56] {59, 62, 65, 68]" / (96, 104, 111,
119) [127, 134.5, 142] {150, 157.5,
165, 172.5} cm
Length: (21½, 22, 22, 22½) [22½,
23, 23½] {24, 24½, 25, 25}" / (54.5,
56, 56, 57) [57, 58.5, 59.5] {61, 62,
63.5, 63.5} cm
Shown in size 41" / 104 cm.
Recommended ease:
Approximately 2–4" / 5–10 cm
positive ease.

YARN
BERROCO PIMA SOFT (50 grs): (7, 7,
8, 8) [9, 10, 11] {11, 12, 13, 13} balls
#4633 Coral

NEEDLES and NOTIONS

Knitting needles, sizes 4 / 3.5 mm
and 6 / 4 mm or size to obtain
gauge
16" / 40 cm circular needle, size 4 /
3.5 mm
1 stitch marker
2 stitch holders
Waste yarn to hold stitches

GAUGE
21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in pattern
on larger needles
Gauge shown is after blocking. To
save time and ensure accurate
measurements, take time to check
gauge.

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PAT T E R N A : Moss St Diagonals

Multiple of 8 sts + 3
Row 1 (RS): K4, * p1, k1, p1, k5; rep from * across, end last Row 5 (RS): K1, * k1, yo, sl, k1, psso, k3, k2tog, yo; rep from *
rep k4 instead of k5. to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: P3, * [k1, p1] twice, k1, p3; rep from * across. Row 7: K1, * k2, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k1, k2tog, yo, k1; rep from *
Row 3: K2, * p1, k1, p1, k5; rep from * to last stitch, p1. to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 4: P1, k1, * p3, [k1, p1] twice, k1; rep from * to last Row 9: K1, * k3, yo, sl 1, k2tog, psso, yo, k2; rep from * to last
stitch, p1. 2 sts, k2.
Row 5: * P1, k1, p1, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, k1, p1. Row 13: Knit.
Row 6: * [P1, k1] twice, p3, k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, p1, k1, These 13 rows form Pattern C.
p1.
Row 7: P1, * k5, p1, k1, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. PAT T E R N D : Dot Knot Stitch
Row 8: [P1, k1] 3 times, * p3, [k1, p1] twice, k1; rep from * Multiple of 6 sts + 7
across, end last rep [k1, p1] once instead of twice. Rows 1 and 5 (RS): Knit.
Rep these 8 rows for Pattern A. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.
Row 3 (RS):: K3, * insert RH needle under running thread
PAT T E R N B : Drop Stitch between the next 2 sts on LH needle and draw up a loop;
Odd number of stitches insert RH needle above same running thread and draw
Row 1 (WS): Knit. up a second loop; bring yarn forward and purl the first
Row 2 (RS): * K1, yo; rep from * to last stitch, k1. stitch on LH needle; with LH needle, pass the first loop over
Row 3: Knit, dropping yo’s from previous row. second loop and purl stitch, then pass second loop over
These 3 rows form Pattern B. purl stitch and off needle (dot knot made), k5; rep from *
across, end last rep k3 instead of k5.
PAT T E R N C : Open V-Stitch
Row 7: K6, * make dot knot, k5; rep from * to last stitch, k1.
Multiple of 8 sts + 3
Row 8: Purl.
Rows 1, 3, and 11 (RS): Knit.
Rep these 8 rows for Pattern D.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.

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Band 4: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS.

Band 5: Row 1 (RS): Knit (1, 2, 0, 1) [2, 0, 1] {2, 0, 1, 2}, work
Row 1 of Pattern D to the last (1, 2, 0, 1) [2, 0, 1] {2, 0, 1, 2}
st(s), knit to end.
Row 2: Purl (1, 2, 0, 1) [2, 0, 1] [2, 0, 1, 2}, work Row 2 of
Pattern D to the last (1, 2, 0, 1) [2, 0, 1] {2, 0, 1, 2} st(s), purl
to end.
Work even in pattern as established until Rows 1–8 of
Pattern D have been worked twice, end on WS.
Band 6: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS.
Band 7: Row 1 (RS): Knit (1, 1, 2, 2) [3, 3, 0] {1, 1, 2, 2}, work
Row 1 of Pattern E to the last (0, 1, 1, 2) [2, 3, 0] {0, 1, 1, 2} sts,
knit to end.
Row 2: Purl (0, 1, 1, 2) [2, 3, 0] {0, 1, 1, 2), work Row 2 of
Pattern E to the last (1, 1, 2, 2) [3, 3, 0] {1, 1, 2, 2} sts, purl
to end.
Work even in pattern as established until Rows 1–9 of
Pattern E have been completed, end on RS.
Band 8: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS.
Band 9: Work Rows 1–8 of Pattern A twice, then work Row
1 once, end on RS.
Band 10: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS.
Band 11: Work as for Band 7.
Band 12: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS.
Band 13: Work as for Band 5.
PAT T E R N E : Diamond Lace Band 14: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS.
Multiple of 7 sts Band 15: Work Rows 1–13 of Pattern C once, end on RS.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. Band 16: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. From here, work even in Pattern A until piece measures
Rows 3 and 7: K3, * yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k5; rep from * across, (21½, 22, 22, 22½) [22½, 23, 23½] {24, 24½, 25, 25}" / (54.5,
end last rep k2 instead of k5. 56, 56, 57) [57, 58.5, 59.5] {61, 62, 63.5, 63.5} cm from cast-
Row 5: K1, * k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl 1, k1, psso, k2; rep from * on, end on WS.
across, end last rep k1 instead of k2. Shape Shoulders: Bind off (30, 34, 38, 42) [46, 50, 54]
Row 9: Knit. {58, 62, 66, 70} sts at beginning of the next 2 rows. Slip
These 9 rows form Pattern E. remaining 39 sts to holder for back neck.

B AC K FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on (99, 107, 115, 123) [131, 139, Work as for back until piece measures (19, 19½, 19½, 20) [20,
147] {155, 163, 171, 179} sts. 20½, 21] {21½, 22, 22½, 22½}" / (148, 49.5, 49.5, 51) [51, 52,
Set Up Rib: Row 1 (WS): P1, * k1, p1; rep from * across. 53.3] {54.5, 56, 57, 57} cm from cast-on, end on WS.
Row 2 (RS): K1, * p1, k1; rep from * across. Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): Work (33, 37, 41, 45) [49, 53,
Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 3" / 7.5 cm from 57] {61, 65, 69, 73} sts, slip these stitches to waste yarn for
cast-on, end on WS. left side, work center 33 sts, slip these stitches to holder for
Change to larger needles and work in pattern sequence as front neck, then work to end—(33, 37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57]
follows: {61, 65, 69, 73} sts.
Band 1: Working in Pattern A, work Rows 1–8 twice, then Right Side: Work 1 WS row.
work Row 1 once, end on RS. Dec Row (RS): K1, k2tog, work to end—1 st dec’d.
Band 2: Work Rows 1–3 of Pattern B, end on WS. Rep Dec Row every RS row twice more—(30, 34, 38, 42) [46,
Band 3: Work Rows 1–13 of Pattern C, end on RS. 50, 54] {58, 62, 66, 70} sts. Work even until piece measures

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(21½, 22, 22, 22½) [22½, 23, 23½] {24, 24½, 25, 25}" / (54.5, Neckband: With RS facing, using circular needle, begin at
56, 56, 57) [57, 58.5, 59.5] {61, 62, 63.5, 63.5} cm from cast- left shoulder seam, pick up and knit 14 sts along left front
on, measured along right side edge, end on RS. Bind off. neck edge, knit 33 sts from front holder, pick up and knit 14
Left Side: With WS facing, slip (33, 37, 41, 45) [49, 53, 57] sts along right front neck edge, then knit 39 sts from back
{61, 65, 69, 73} sts sts from waste yarn to larger needle. holder—100 sts. Place marker and join for working in the
Join yarn and work 1 WS row. round. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 1" / 2.5 cm. Bind off
Dec Row (RS): Work to last 3 sts, SSK, k1—1 st dec’d. loosely in ribbing. Measure down (7½, 8, 8, 8½) [8½, 9, 9½]
Rep Dec Row every RS row twice more—(30, 34, 38, 42) [46, {10, 10½, 11, 11}" / (19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) [21.5, 23, 24] {25.5,
50, 54] {58, 62, 66, 70} sts. Work even until piece measures 26.5, 28, 28} cm from shoulder seams on each side of back
(21½, 22, 22, 22½) [22½, 23, 23½] {24, 24½, 25, 25}" / (54.5, and front and mark for beginning of armholes.
56, 56, 57) [57, 58.5, 59.5] {61, 62, 63.5, 63.5} cm from cast- Armbands: With RS facing, using smaller needles, pick up
on, measured along left side edge, end on WS. Bind off. and knit (83, 85, 85, 93) [93, 99, 105] {109, 115, 121, 121} sts
along armhole edge between markers. Work in ribbing
FINISHING as for back for 1" / 2.5 cm, end on WS. Bind off loosely in
Sew shoulder seams.
ribbing. Sew side and armband seams. Weave in all ends
and block as desired.

V I N C A S S C H E M AT I C
B C

BACK and FRONT

A
VINCAS MEASUREMENTS
A (Back and Front Width): (18¾, 20½, 21¾, 23¼) [25, 26½, 28] {29½, 31, 32½, 34}" / (47.5, 52, 55, 59) [63.5, 67, 71]
{75, 79, 82.5, 86.5} cm
B (Neck Width): 7½" / 19 cm
C (Shoulder Width): (5½, 6¼, 7, 7½) [8¼, 9, 9¾] {10½, 11¼, 12, 12¾}" / (14, 16, 18, 19) [21.5, 23, 24.5] {26.5, 28.5, 30.5, 32.5} cm
D (Lower Ribbing Length): 3" / 7.5 cm
E (Length to Underarms): 14" / 35.5 cm
F (Armhole Length): (7½, 8, 8, 8½) [8½, 9, 9½] {10, 10½, 11, 11}" / (19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) [21.5, 23, 24] {25.5, 26.5, 28, 28} cm
G (Front Neck Depth): 2½" / 6.5 cm

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STANDARD ABBREVIATIONS & TERMS Rev St st: Reverse Stockinette Stitch—Purl 1 row, knit 1 row
alternately when working back and forth in rows. The purl
beg: beginning
side is the right side of the work. Purl EVERY round when
CC: contrasting color
working in the round.
CDD: Centered Double Decrease—Slip 2 together (as if to
RH: right hand
k2tog), knit 1, pass the 2 slipped stitches over
RLI: Right Lifted Increase—Insert RH needle into the purl
cn: cable needle
bump of the next st on the LH needle and knit into this st (1
dec: decrease
st inc’d)
dpn(s): double pointed needle(s)
rnd(s): round(s)
end on WS: end having just completed a Wrong Side row.
RS: right side
end on RS: end having just completed a Right Side row
sl: slip
Garter St: Knit EVERY row when working back and forth in
sm: slip marker
rows. Knit 1 round, purl 1 round when working in the round.
SSK: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, insert point of left hand needle
inc: increase
through fronts of these 2 stitches and knit 2 together.
k: knit
SSP: Slip 2 stitches knitwise, transfer these 2 stitches back
k tbl: knit through the back loop(s)
to left hand needle, purl 2 together through the back loops.
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
SSSK: Slip 3 stitches knitwise, insert point of left hand
k3tog: knit 3 stitches together
needle through fronts of these 3 stitches and knit 3
kfb: knit in the front and back of the next st
together.
LH: left hand
st(s): stitch(es)
LLI: Left Lifted Increase—Insert LH needle into the purl
St st: Stockinette Stitch—Knit 1 row, purl 1 row alternately
bump one row below the st just worked on the RH needle
when working back and forth in rows. The knit side is the
and knit into this st (1 st inc’d)
right side of work. Knit EVERY round when working in the
M1: Make 1—Pick up horizontal strand between stitch
round.
just worked and next stitch from front to back, place on
tbl: through back loop(s)
left hand needle, knit this stitch through the back (1 stitch
w&t: wrap and turn, a method of concealing a hole
increased).
created in short row shaping. On RS rows: With yarn held
M1L: Make 1 Left—Work as for M1.
in front, slip next stitch purlwise, then bring yarn between
M1p: Make 1 purl—Pick up horizontal strand between
needles to the back. Slip that same stitch back to the left
stitch just worked and next stitch from front to back, place
needle. Turn your work. On WS Rows: With yarn held in back,
on left hand needle, purl this stitch through the back (1
slip next stitch purlwise, then bring yarn between needles
stitch increased).
to the front. Slip that same stitch back to the left needle.
M1pL: Make 1 purl Left—Work as for M1p.
Turn your work. Unless otherwise indicated, each time you
M1pR: Make 1 purl Right—Pick up horizontal strand
come to a wrapped stitch when working subsequent rows,
between stitch just worked and next stitch from back to
slip the wrap back over stitch and onto needle, then work
front, place on left hand needle, purl this stitch through the
the wrap together with its accompanying stitch.
front (1 stitch increased).
WS: wrong side
M1R: Make 1 Right—Pick up horizontal strand between
wyib: with yarn in back
stitch just worked and next stitch from back to front, place
wyif: with yarn in front
on left hand needle, knit this stitch through the front (1
yo: yarn over
stitch increased).
MC: main color
p: purl
p tbl: purl through the back loop(s)
p2tog: purl 2 stitches together QUESTIONS?
p3tog: purl 3 stitches together Scan the QR code for the Berroco
pat(s): pattern(s) Learning Center where you will find
pm: place marker our fit guide, how-to videos, the
psso: pass slipped stitch over knit stitch complete glossary and more.
rep: repeat

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