Knit in the round using magic loop; adjusted cast on number for gauge (248)
Adjusted pattern repeat placement to have a rib section for “side seam”
5 pattern repeats; 6” before first decrease for shaping
Decreases at 6” (every other rib section – 242 sts); 8” (alternate every other rib section – 236 sts); 10” (every other rib section – 230 sts); 12” (alternate every other rib section – 212 sts); 14” (every other rib section – 206 sts)
Place lifeline
Eyelets: at 14” (5 pattern repeats); place over outside edges of rib sections in pattern
Bodice: work an extra inch in allover texture pattern before starting v-neck
Redistribute stitches for magic loop so that v-neck is beginning of round
V-neck shaping: sl1, k1, ssk ……. k2tog, k2
Armholes: divide 3” above top of lace pattern
Short row shoulder shaping
Neck edging: using US 7, 125 sts (40 along right v-front, 12 from right back, 13 from back center, 12 from left back, 40 along left v-front); 1 row purl, 1 row knit, 1 row purl, c.off loosely
Armhole edging: using US 7, pick up 36 sts; join to work in round using magic loop; knit 3 rows, c.off loosely
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