Beg with the back, and work back and forth with pattern until underarms. Knit up sts for fronts on each side of cast on row for the back, and work front separately. Dec at neck to shape a nice neckline, work turning rows for slanting shoulder and at the same time inc for neck. Cast on sts at middle front, join the two fronts and cont with pattern as for the back. Join back and front, cont pattern in rnds and end with ribbing. Knit up sts on armholes for sleeves, and work in rnds with pattern, end with ribbing. Work neck band.