Rows 1 and 3 (WS): K2, *p2, k2; repeat from * to end.
Row 2 (RS): P2, *Twist 2 (k2tog, don't slip off the needle, knit the first stitch and slip both stitches off the needle), P2; repeat from * to end.
Back:
Cast on 90 (98, 106) stitches and work in pattern for 15 rows.
On the next row work 26 (30, 34) stitches in stockinette, pattern on the next 38 (38, 38) stitches, 26 (30, 34) stitches in stockinette. Continue in this manner for 7 more rows.
On the next row, work 30 (34, 38) stitches in stockinette, pattern on the next 30 (30, 30) stitches, 30 (34, 38) stitches in stockinette. Continue in this manner for 7 more rows.
On the next row, work 34 (38, 42) stitches in stockinette, pattern on the next 22 (22, 22) stitches, 34 (38, 42) stitches in stockinette. You will be working with 22 (22, 22) stitches in the pattern for the rest of the back. When you have worked about an inch in this manner, measure work across to check the gauge. Piece should measure about 19 (21, 23)”. If it does, continue. If not adjust your needle size.
LEFT FRONT:
Continue on 38 (42, 44) stitches until armhole measures approximately 5 (5.5, 6)” and you have completed row 2.
RIGHT FRONT:
When the armhole measures approximately 5 (5.5 6)” and you have completed Row 1; work across 12 (14, 14) stitches of Row 2 and place them on a holder. Work to the end of the row. Shape neck by decreasing as you did on the left front and bind off 11 (12, 13) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 wrong side rows when the front measures the same as the back.