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Plus Size Knits: 25 Knitting Patterns for Sweaters and Accessories
Di Phildar
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· 25 knitting patterns for plus size women
· Contains stylish and flattering designs of sweaters, cardigans, and accessories
· Includes step-by-step directions and high-quality photography
· Helpful size charts and diagrams provided to create perfectly tailored pieces
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Plus Size Knits - Phildar
Airy Sweater
This light sweater is the perfect cover-up for a cool summer night. The soft blue color of the yarn adds to the airy feeling of the sweater. Wear it with pastel pants to amplify the fresh look of the sweater.
Skill Level: Beginner
US Sizes*: 10/12 [14/16, 18/20, 22/24, 26/28]
*See Size Conversion Chart on page 122
SUPPLIES
4 [4, 5, 5, 6] balls Phildar Phil Mohair Soie (70% mohair and 30% silk) in color 1370 Givre
5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles
6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles
STITCHES USED
1/1 rib stitch
Stockinette stitch (St st)
GAUGE
4 in. (10cm) of St, double strands of yarn with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles = 14.5 sts and 24 rows.
Directions
BACK
Cast on 80 [86, 94, 104, 112] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 2 ¾ in. (7cm).
Continue in St st with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles.
At 13 ½ in. (34cm) up the sides, mark the border stitches with colored yarn to identify the armholes.
At 20 ½ [21, 21 ¼, 21 ½, 22] in. (52 [53, 54, 55, 56] cm) up the sides, shape the shoulders by binding off on each side every 2 rows: 10 x 2 sts and 1 x 3 sts [8 x 2 sts and 3 x 3 sts; 4 x 2 sts and 7 x 3 sts; 10 x 3 sts and 1 x 4 sts; 6 x 3 sts and 5 x 4 sts].
At a length of 22 ¾ [23 ¼, 23 ½, 24, 24 ½] in. (58 [59, 60, 61, 62] cm) up the sides, shape the neckline by binding off the 14 [16, 16, 16, 16] central sts and then continue one side at a time by binding off the neckline side, 2 rows higher: 1 x 10 sts.
Finish the second side of the neckline.
FRONT
Cast on 80 [86, 94, 104, 112] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 2 ¾ in. (7cm).
Continue in St st with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles.
At 10 ¼ in. (26cm) up the sides, mark the border stitches with a colored yarn to identify the armholes.
At 16 ½ [17, 17 ¼, 17 ¾, 18 ¼] in. (42 [43, 44, 45, 46] cm) up the sides, shape the neckline by binding off the 12 [14, 14, 14, 14] central sts, then continue one side at a time by binding off the neckline side every 2 rows: 1 x 3 sts, 2 x 2 sts, 1 x 1 sts every 4 rows: 3 x 1 sts.
At 17 ¼ [17 ¾, 18 ¼, 18 ½, 19] in. (44 [45, 46, 47, 48] cm) up the sides, shape the shoulder by binding off the sleeve side every 2 rows: 10 x 2 sts and 1 x 3 sts (8 x 2 sts and 3 x 3 sts; 4 x 2 sts and 7 x 3 sts; 10 x 3 sts and 1 x 4 sts; 6 x 3 sts and 5 x 4 sts].
Finish the second side of the neckline.
SLEEVE
Cast on 40 [42, 46, 48, 52] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 2 ¾ in. (7cm).
Continue in St st with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles, working each side 2 sts from the edges every 14 rows: 6 x 1 incs (every 12 rows: 7 x 1 inc; every 14 rows: 5 x 1 inc and 12 rows higher: 1 x 1 inc; every 12 rows: 6 x 1 inc and 10 rows higher: 1 x 1 inc; every 14 rows: 2 x 1 inc and every 12 rows: 4 x 1 inc).
You have 52 [56, 58, 62, 64] sts.
At 16 ¼ [15 ¾, 15 ½, 15, 14 ½] in. (41 [40, 39, 38, 37] cm) up the sides, bind off the sts gently.
Work the second sleeve in the same way.
NECKLINE BAND
Cast on 102 [106, 106, 106, 106] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 1 in. (2.5cm), then make 1 p row on the front and a few rows of St st of another color.
Iron these rows; it will be enough to unravel them at the time of assembly to find the base color.
ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING
Sew the shoulder seams.
Attach the sleeves to the armholes between the colored yarns.
Sew the side seams until it reaches the front St st (slit on the sides, see photo left).
Sew the seams of the sleeves.
Sew the neckline band, matching st by st, with backstitches on the reverse side of the project.
Unravel different color rows.
Slanted Jacket
The slanted lines on this jacket lend it a unique look. Pull on this sweater for a weekend getaway or shopping trip. It looks great when paired with a neutral, monochromatic outfit and dark boots.
Skill Level: Beginner
US Sizes*: 10/12 [14/16, 18/20, 22/24, 26/28]
*See Size Conversion Chart on page 122
SUPPLIES
9 [10, 11, 12, 13] balls Phildar Phil Nuage (72% merino wool and 28% polyamide) in color 1264 Sable
6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles
6mm (US 10, UK 4) double-point needles
STITCH USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
GAUGE
4 in. (10cm) of St st with 6mm (US 10, UK 4)
needles = 17 sts and 22 rows.
Directions
BACK
Cast on 94 [100, 110, 120, 132] sts with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles, work in St st.
At a total length of 17 ¼ in.