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SWEATERS ARE MY FAVORITE THINGS unique I-cord element. It’s a fun and Five colors shift and blend from stitch
TO KNIT. I LOVE THE CHALLENGE different twist. The Hope Top is also to stitch in a soft, haloed yarn blended
OF KNITTING A LARGE PROJECT finish free, one of Kristen’s trademark from camel, alpaca, silk, and cashmere. A
AND THE THRILL OF WEARING design techniques. zigzag pattern builds into shaping in the
SOMETHING THAT STARTED WITH A sweater’s circular yoke.
BAG FULL OF YARN. As comfy as a bowl of tomato soup,
Wendy Bernard’s Tomato is knitted in In the Twisted-V Pullover, Alice
I’ve gathered seven beautiful sweater Blue Sky Organic Cotton, which is soft, Halbeisen designed a twist on the classic
designs for you here, from cardigans to soft, soft, but worked at a tighter gauge V-neck style. She began with a wide
top-down construction, from cables to than the ball band suggests to improve band of twisted ribbing (the knit stitches
colorwork, there’s something here for you! the drape and wearability. It’s designed to are worked through the back loops) at
Designer Rebecca L. Daniels designed be close fitting, with waist shaping and a the hem to draw in the pullover at the
the Tweed Cardigan to be simple and seriously flattering scoop neck. waist. Then she extended the ribs in
easy to wear, but not boring. As such, a triangular pattern to the base of the
A dramatic slouch collar forms the focal neckline on the front to enhance the
the knitting of this sweater is easy and point the Farrington Pullover by Lisa
stressless, with no seams, but a bit of slimming look and worked a similar
Shroyer. The pieces are worked flat and triangular pattern at each sleeve cuff.
waist shaping adds interest and doubles as then seamed; plain stockinette allows for
a tailored back detail. custom body shaping. The seeded rib edging Have a wonderful time knitting and wearing
French Girl Kristeen Giffin-Grimes designed makes a great non-curling edge that doesn’t these sweaters!
the Vienne Sweater to be knit from the contract like traditional ribbing. In a chunky Cheers,
top down. It’s an interesting knit, with set in yarn and relaxed silhouette, this design is
sleeves worked simultaneously with the upper meant to be worn with positive ease for a
bodice. Front and back v-neck lace edging is comfortable outer layer.
worked into the pattern as you go. Very chic!
The painterly knit-and-purl colorwork of Kathleen Cubley
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Tweed
Cardigan
by REBECCA L. DANIELS
Originally published in
Interweave Knits Weekend 2009
KATHRYN MARTIN

FINISHED SIZE: 361/2 (411/4, 443/4, 483/4,
523/4, 563/4)" bust circumference. Sweater
shown measures 483/4", modeled with zero
ease at bust.
YARN: Plymouth Yarns Plymouth Tweed
(100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #5320
wine, 12 (13, 14, 16, 17, 18) balls.
NEEDLES: Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 36" or
longer circular (cir). Sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm):
set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS: Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry
needle; two decorative buttons.
GAUGE: 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.
NOTES
• This sweater is worked from the top
down in one piece with no seams.
• This sweater features waist shaping,
with additional gathering at the center
back.
Yoke
With cir needle, CO 70 (82, 90, 90, 102, 110)
sts. Do not join. Work 8 rows in garter st (knit
every row). SHAPE RAGLANS: (WS) P12
(15, 16, 16, 18, 20) (right front), place marker
(pm), p11 (11, 13, 13, 15, 15) (right sleeve), pm,
p24 (30, 32, 32, 36, 40) (back), pm, p11 (11,
13, 13, 15, 15) (left sleeve), pm, p12 (15, 16,
16, 18, 20) (left front).
Inc Row 1: (RS) *Knit to 1 st before
m, k1f&b, sl m, k1f&b; rep from * 3
times, knit to end—8 sts inc’d.
Rep Inc Row 1 every RS row 31 (34, 36,
38, 40, 42) more times, ending with a
WS row—326 (362, 386, 402, 430,

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454) sts total: 44 (50, 53, 55, 59, 63) Rep Inc Row 3 every RS row 0 (0, 1, 3, 3, 3) body measures 12 (121/2, 121/2, 13, 13, 131/2)"
sts for each front, 88 (100, 106, 110, more time(s), ending with a WS row—332 from underarm. Work 8 rows in garter st.
118, 126) sts for back, and 75 (81, (368, 398, 426, 458, 486) sts total: 45 (51, 55, BO all sts.
87, 91, 97, 101) sts for each sleeve. 59, 64, 69) sts for each front, 92 (104, 114,
Discontinue sleeve shaping and cont 126, 136, 146) sts for back, 75 (81, 87, 91, 97, Sleeves
101) sts for each sleeve. Dividing row: (RS) Place 75 (81, 87, 91, 97, 101) sts of one sleeve
yoke shaping as foll:
Removing m as you come to them, *knit to m, on dpn. Beg at underarm, knit around, pm
Inc Row 2: (RS) *Knit to 1 st before
place all sleeve sts on holder; rep from * once, at underarm, and join in the rnd. SHAPE
m, k1f&b, sl m, knit across sleeve, sl knit to end—182 (206, 224, 244, 264, 284) sts SLEEVE: K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog—2
m, k1f&b; rep from * once, knit to rem for body. sts dec’d. Rep dec rnd every other rnd 0 (1, 9,
end—4 sts inc’d: 1 st for each front, 9, 13, 16) time(s)—73 (77, 67, 71, 69, 67) sts
2 sts for back. Body rem. Rep dec rnd every 3 rnds 13 (14, 8, 10, 8,
Rep Inc Row 2 every RS row 0 (0, 1, 3, Work 2 rows even in St st. SHAPE BACK 6) times—47 (49, 51, 51, 53, 55) sts rem. Work
4, 5) more time(s), ending with a WS WAIST: (WS) P90 (102, 111, 121, 131, 141), even until sleeve measures 81/2 (81/2, 81/2, 9, 9, 9)"
row—330 (366, 394, 418, 450, 478) sts pm, p2, pm, purl to end. Dec row: (RS) from underarm. Work 8 rnds in garter st (knit
total: 45 (51, 55, 59, 64, 69) sts for each Knit to 2 sts before m, k2tog, sl m, k2, sl 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd). BO all sts.
front; 90 (102, 110, 118, 128, 138) sts m, k2tog, knit to end—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec
for back, 75 (81, 87, 91, 97, 101) sts for row every RS row 11 more times—158 (182, Back Band
200, 220, 240, 260) sts rem. Work 5 rows CO 10 sts. Work in garter st until piece mea-
each sleeve. Discontinue front shaping
even in St st, ending with a WS row. Inc sures 6" from CO. BO all sts.
and cont back shaping as foll:
row: (RS) Knit to 1 st before m, k1f&b, sl m,
Inc Row 3: (RS) [Knit to m, sl m] 2 Finishing
k2, sl m, k1f&b, knit to end—2 sts inc’d. Rep
times, k1f&b, knit across back to Right-front band: With RS facing, beg at
Inc row every RS row 11 more times—182
1 st before m, k1f&b, sl m, knit to (206, 224, 244, 264, 284) sts total. Purl 1 lower edge, *pick up and knit 3 sts for e­ very 4
end—2 sts inc’d for back. row, removing all m. Work even in St st until rows in St st and 1 st in each garter ridge up
center front to neck edge. Work 8 rows (about
1") in garter st. BO all sts. Left-front band:
With RS facing, beg at neck edge, pick up same
Schematic number of sts as for right-front band down left
front, ending at lower edge. Work as for right-
front band. Weave in all ends. Sew back band to
2.5 (2.5, 3, 3, 3.5, 3.5) cm

back of sweater, in the space between the incs

5 (6, 61/2, 61/2, 71/4, 8)"
1 (1, 11/4, 11/4, 11/2, 11/2)"

and decs for waist shaping, gathering fabric as

12.5 (15, 16.5, 16.5, 18.5, 20) cm
desired. Sew two decorative buttons to back
15 (161/4, 171/2, 181/4, 191/2, 201/4)" band. Block lightly.
38 (41.5, 44.5, 46.5, 49, 51.5) cm

REBECCA L. DANIELS lives in north-

91/2 (10, 101/2, 11, 113/4, 121/4)"
24 (25, 26.5, 28, 30, 31) cm

91/2 (93/4, 101/4, 101/4, 101/2, 11)"

24 (24.5, 26, 26, 26.5, 28) cm ern C
­ olorado with a lot of fiber, fabric,
works-in-progress that might never
see the light of day, and four insane
13 (131/2, 131/2, 14, 14, 141/2)"
33 (34, 34, 35.5, 35.5, 37) cm

body pet rats.

91/2 (91/2, 91/2, 10, 10, 10)"
24 (24, 24, 25, 25, 25) cm

311/2 (361/2, 40, 44, 48, 52)"

80 (93, 101.5, 112, 122, 132) cm

361/2 (411/4, 443/4, 483/4, 523/4, 563/4)"

92.5 (104.5, 113.5, 124, 134, 144) cm

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Vienne
Sweater
by KRISTEEN GRIFFIN-GRIMES
Originally appeared on
KnittingDaily.com
JOE COCA

Vienne is constructed from the top down, with set in sleeves
worked simultaneously with the upper bodice. Front and
back v-neck lace edging is worked into the pattern as you go.
FINISHED SIZE: 32½ (35½, 39½, 44½)" (82.5 [90, 100.5,
113] cm) bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32½"
(82.5 cm).
YARN: Worsted weight (#4 Medium).
SHOWN HERE: GGH Bel Air (90% merino, 10% nylon; 142
yd [130 m]/50 g): #9 terra cotta, 6 (6, 7, 8) balls.
NEEDLES: Body and sleeves—size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm) one
16" and two 24" (60 cm) circular (cir). Cuffs—size U.S. 5
(3.75 mm) set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Provisional
cast-on—size U.S. 6 (4 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if
necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS: Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders;
smooth cotton waste yarn for provisional cast-on; size G/6
(4.25 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
GAUGE: 20 stitches and 31 rows/rounds = 4" (10 cm) in
stockinette stitch on largest needles; 11 to 16 stitches of
diagonal lace patterns from charts average 2½" (6.5 cm) wide
on largest needles.
NOTES
• The upper body is worked in two halves, one half on
each side of the V-neck. The shoulder area begins with a
provisional cast-on at the shoulder line, and then the back
and front shoulders are worked separately from the top
down for a few inches.
• Stitches for the sleeve cap are picked up along the armhole
selvedge between the live stitches of the back and front

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shoulders, then the back, front, and
sleeve cap are worked in one piece to
the underarm, with increases to form
the sleeve cap, armhole, and V-neck
shaping.
• The two halves are joined for working
back and forth in rows in one piece at
the base of the back V-neck opening,
and then joined for working in the
round at the base of the front V-neck
opening. At the same time, when the
armholes reach the required depth for
each size, stitches for the sleeves are
put on holders.
• The lower body is worked in the
round to the lower edge waist and hip
shaping at the sides and front dart
shaping below the bust. When the
body has been completed, the sleeves
are worked in the round from the
armholes down to the gathered cuffs.
• Because the number of stitches in the
charts does not remain constant from
row to row, total stitch counts are only
given at key points in the instructions
when the charts have ended with a
specific row.
• The decreases in the charts are
deliberately not mirror images of each
other and lean in the same directions
for both charts.
Left Upper Body
LEFT BACK SHOULDER
With size 6 (4 mm) straight needle,
smooth waste yarn, and using the
crochet provisional method (see
Glossary), CO 16 (18, 20, 22) sts. Join
MC with WS facing. With size 7 (4.5
mm) 24" (60 cm) cir needle, purl 1 WS
row.
Row 1: (RS) K1 (3, 5, 7), place marker
(pm), work Set-up Row 1 of Right
Diagonal Lace chart over next 15
sts, inc them to 16 sts as shown on
chart—17 (19, 21, 23) sts.
Row 2: (WS) Work Set-up Row 2 of
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chart over first 16 sts, slip marker (sl
m), p1 (3, 5, 7).
Row 3: (neck inc row) K1 (3, 5, 7), work
a right-slant lifted inc (see Glossary),
sl m, work Row 1 of chart to end—2
(4, 6, 8) sts in St sts.
Rows 4–6: Cont in patt from chart and
working sts outside chart section in
St st, work 3 rows even.
Row 7: (RS, neck inc row) Knit to 1
st before m, work a left-slant lifted
inc (see Glossary), k1, sl m, work
chart patt to end—1 st inc’d in St st
section.
Rows 8–23: Rep Rows 4–7 four more
times, ending with Row 7 of chart—
7 (9, 11, 13) St sts before m. Note:
After working through Row 14 of
chart the first time, rep Rows 1–14
only for patt; do not rep the set-up
rows.
Row 24: Work 1 WS row even in patts,
ending with Row 8 of chart—18 (20,
22, 24) sts total; 7 (9, 11, 13) St sts;
11 chart sts; piece measures about
3" (7.5 cm) from CO. Leave sts on
needle.
Left Front Shoulder
Hold left back shoulder with RS
facing and provisional CO across the
top. Carefully remove waste yarn of
provisional CO, and place 16 (18, 20,
22) exposed sts on second size 7 (4.5
mm) cir needle. Join MC with WS
facing. Purl 1 WS row.
Row 1: (RS) Work Set-up Row 1 of Left
Diagonal Lace chart over 15 sts, inc
them to 16 sts as shown on chart,
pm, k1—17 (19, 21, 23) sts.
Row 2: (WS) P1 (3, 5, 7), sl m, work
Set-up Row 2 of chart over 16 sts.
Row 3: (RS, neck inc row) Work Row 1
of chart to m, sl m, work a left-slant
lifted inc, k1 (3, 5, 7)—1 st inc’d in
St st section.
Rows 4–6: Cont in patt from chart and
working sts outside chart section in
St st, work 3 rows even.
Row 7: (RS, neck inc row) Work chart
patt to m, sl m, k1, work a right-slant
lifted inc, knit to end—1 st inc’d in
St st section.
Rows 8–23: Rep Rows 4–7 four more
times, ending with Row 7 of chart—
7 (9, 11, 13) St sts after m. Note: As
for Right Diagonal chart, do not rep
the set-up rows.
Row 24: Work 1 WS row even in patts,
ending with Row 8 of chart—18 (20,
22, 24) sts total; 7 (9, 11, 13) St sts;
11 chart sts; piece measures about
3" (7.5 cm) from shoulder line. Leave
sts on needle.
Left Sleeve Cap
Row 25: (RS, Row 9 of charts) With RS
facing and using yarn attached at
neck edge of front shoulder, work in
patt to end of left front sts, pm, pick
up and knit 15 sts along left front
armhole selvedge to shoulder line,
then 15 sts along left back armhole
selvedge to back shoulder sts, pm,
with same needle work across 18 (20,
22, 24) back sts in patt to end—30
sleeve cap sts between inner pair
of m; 7 (9, 11, 13) St sts each side
between sleeve cap and charts.
Row 26: Working inc’d sts in St st, work
1 WS row even in patts.
Row 27: (RS, sleeve and neck inc row)
Work in patt to m, sl m, k1, work a
right-slant lifted inc, knit to sleeve
m, sl m, k1, work a right-slant lifted
inc, knit to 1 st before next sleeve
m, work a left-slant lifted inc, k1, sl
m, knit to 1 st before next m, work a
left-slant lifted inc, k1, sl m, work in
patt to end—2 sts inc’d in sleeve cap;
1 st inc’d each side between sleeve
cap and chart.
Rows 28 and 30: Work even in
established patts.
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Row 29: (sleeve inc row) Work in patts
to first sleeve m, sl m, k1, work a
right-slant lifted inc, knit to 1 st
before next sleeve m, work a left-
slant lifted inc, k1, sl m, work in
patts to end—2 sts inc’d in sleeve
cap.
Rows 31–46: Rep Rows 27–30 four
more times, ending with Row 2 of
charts—50 sleeve cap sts between
inner pair of m; 12 (14, 16, 18) St
sts each side between sleeve cap and
charts; piece measures about 6" (15
cm) from shoulder line.
Row 47: (sleeve, neck, and armhole inc
row) Work in patt to m, sl m, *k1,
work a right-slant lifted inc, knit to
1 st before next m, work a left-slant
lifted inc, k1, sl m; rep from * 2 more
times, work in patt to end—2 sts
inc’d in sleeve cap; 2 sts inc’d at each
side between sleeve cap and chart.
Rows 48 and 50: Work even in
established patts.
Row 49: (sleeve and armhole inc row)
Work in patt to 1 st before sleeve m,
work a left-slant lifted inc, k1, sl m,
k1, work a right-slant lifted inc, knit
to 1 st before next sleeve m, work a
left-slant lifted inc, k1, sl m, k1, work
a right-slant lifted inc, work in patt
to end—2 sts inc’d in sleeve cap; 1 st
inc’d at each side between sleeve cap
and chart.
Rows 51–58: Rep Rows 47–50 two
more times, ending with Row 14
of charts—136 (140, 144, 148) sts
total; 62 sleeve cap sts between inner
pair of m; 21 (23, 25, 27) St sts each
side between sleeve cap and chart; 16
sts each chart; piece measures about
7½" (19 cm) from shoulder line. Place
sts on holder.
Right Upper Body
RIGHT FRONT SHOULDER
Work Rows 1–24 as for left back
shoulder, ending with Row 8 of chart—
18 (20, 22, 24) sts total; 7 (9, 11, 13) St
sts; 11 chart sts; piece measures about
3" (7.5 cm) from shoulder line. Leave sts
on needle.
RIGHT BACK SHOULDER
Work Rows 1–24 as for left front
shoulder, ending with Row 8 of chart—
18 (20, 22, 24) sts total; 7 (9, 11, 13) St
sts; 11 chart sts; piece measures about
3" (7.5 cm) from shoulder line. Leave sts
on needle.
RIGHT SLEEVE CAP
Row 25: (RS, Row 9 of charts) With RS
facing and using yarn attached at
neck edge of back shoulder, work in
patt to end of right back sts, pm, pick
up and knit 15 sts along right back
armhole selvedge to shoulder line,
then 15 sts along right front armhole
selvedge to front shoulder sts, pm,
with same needle work across 18 (20,
22, 24) front sts in patt to end—30
sleeve cap sts between inner pair
of m; 7 (9, 11, 13) St sts each side
between sleeve cap and charts.
Rows 26–58: Work as for left sleeve cap,
ending with Row 14 of charts—136
(140, 144, 148) sts total; 62 sleeve
cap sts between inner pair of m; 21
(23, 25, 27) St sts each side between
sleeve cap and chart; 16 sts each
chart; piece measures about 7½" (19
cm) from shoulder line. Leave sts on
needle.
Join Upper Bodies and
Divide for Sleeves
Note: The upper bodies are joined
at the base of the back V-neck at the
start of the next 14-row section, then
the body and sleeves are divided on
different rows depending on your size,
then all sizes are joined at the base of
the front V-neck after completing this
section. Shaping continues at the same
time and is worked slightly differently
for each size; read the instructions for
your size all the way through before
proceeding.
SIZE 32½" ONLY
Place sts of both right and left upper
bodies on one size 7 (4.5 mm) 24" (60
cm) cir needle, arranged so that sts of
left upper body will be knit first with
RS facing—272 sts. Join yarn with RS
facing to beg of left front neck edge.
Row 1: (RS, dividing row, neck inc
row, back joining row, and Row 1
of charts) Work 16 sts in chart patt
and dec them to 14 sts as shown on
chart, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at neck edge
as established, knit rem 20 left front
sts, place next 62 sts on holder for
left sleeve removing both sleeve m,
use the cable method (see Glossary)
to CO 2 sts for left underarm, pm
for left side, CO 2 sts, k21 to start
of left back chart sts, remove m,
knit across first 15 chart sts, k2tog
(last left back chart st tog with first
right back chart st), knit across rem
15 right back chart sts, remove m,
k21 to right sleeve, place next 62 sts
on holder for right sleeve removing
both sleeve m, use the cable method
to CO 2 sts for right underarm, pm,
CO 2 sts, k20 right front sts, inc 1 st
at neck edge as established, k1, sl m,
work 16 sts in chart patt dec them to
14 sts as shown on chart—153 sts
total; 77 back sts between side m; 24
St sts each front between side m and
chart; 14 sts each chart.
Rows 2–13: Working all back sts in St
st, cont in patts and at the same time
inc 1 st at each front neck edge on
Rows 5, 9, and 13—163 sts total; 77
back sts between side m, 27 St sts
each front between side m and chart,
16 sts each chart after completing
Row 13.
Row 14: (WS) K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.

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Front joining rnd: With RS facing, knit
across all sts to last st, k2tog (last
st tog with first st of row) to join at
base of front V-neck for working in
the rnd, knit to left side m—162
sts; 77 back sts; 85 front sts; piece
measures 2" (5 cm) from dividing
row; rnd begs at left underarm m at
start of back sts.
SIZE 35½" ONLY
Place sts of both right and left upper
bodies on one size 7 (4.5 mm) 24" (60
cm) cir needle, arranged so that sts of
left upper body will be knit first with
RS facing—280 sts. Join yarn with RS
facing to beg of left front neck edge.
Row 1: (RS, sleeve, neck, and armhole
inc row, back joining row, and Row 1
of charts)
Work 16 sts in chart patt and dec them
to 14 sts as shown on chart, sl m, k1,
inc 1 st at neck edge as established, k21
to last left front st, inc 1 st at armhole
edge, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at beg of
sleeve, k60 to last sleeve st, inc 1 st at
end of sleeve, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at
armhole edge, k22 to start of left back
chart sts, remove m, knit across first
15 chart sts, k2tog (last left back chart
st tog with first right back chart st),
knit across rem 15 right back chart sts,
remove m, k22 to last back st, inc 1 st
at armhole edge, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at
beg of sleeve, k60 to last sleeve st, inc 1
st at end of sleeve, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st
at armhole edge, k21 to last right front
st, inc 1 st at neck edge, k1, sl m, work
16 sts in chart patt dec them to 14 sts
as shown on chart—285 sts total; 64 sts
each sleeve cap; 79 back sts; 25 St sts
each front between sleeve cap and chart;
14 sts each chart.
Rows 2–4: Working all back sts in St
st, cont in patts and at the same
time on Row 3 inc 1 st at each end
of each sleeve, 1 st at each end of
back, and 1 st at each front armhole
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edge as established—291 sts total;
66 sts each sleeve cap; 81 back sts;
26 St sts each side between sleeve
cap and chart; 13 sts each chart after
completing Row 4; piece measures 8"
(20.5 cm) from shoulder line.
Row 5: (dividing row, neck inc row, Row
5 of charts) Work 13 sts in chart patt
and dec them to 12 sts as shown on
chart, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at neck edge,
k25 rem left front sts, place next 66
sts on holder for left sleeve removing
both sleeve m, use the cable method
(see Glossary) to CO 2 sts for left
underarm, pm for left side, CO 2 sts,
k81 back sts, place next 66 sts on
holder for right sleeve removing both
sleeve m, use the cable method to
CO 2 sts for right underarm, pm, CO
2 sts, k25 sts right front sts, inc 1 st
at neck edge, k1, sl m, work 13 sts in
chart patt and dec them to 12 sts as
shown on chart—167 sts total; 85
back sts between marked side sts; 29
St sts each front between side m and
chart; 12 sts each chart.
Rows 6–13: Cont in patts and at the
same time inc 1 st at each neck edge
on Rows 9 and 13—179 sts total; 85
back sts between side m, 31 St sts
each front between side m and chart,
16 sts each chart after completing
Row 13.
Row 14: (WS) K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Front joining rnd: With RS facing, knit
across all sts to last st, k2tog (last
st tog with first st of row) to join at
base of front V-neck for working in
the rnd, knit to left side m—178
sts; 85 back sts; 93 front sts; piece
measures 1¼" (3.2 cm) from dividing
row; rnd begs at left underarm m at
start of back sts.
SIZE 39½" ONLY
Place sts of both right and left upper
bodies on one size 7 (4.5 mm) 24" (60
cm) cir needle, arranged so that sts of
left upper body will be knit first with
RS facing—288 sts. Join yarn with RS
facing to beg of left front neck edge.
Row 1: (RS, sleeve, neck, and armhole
inc row, back joining row, and Row 1
of charts)
Work 16 sts in chart patt and dec them
to 14 sts as shown on chart, sl m, k1,
inc 1 st at neck edge as established, k23
to last left front st, inc 1 st at armhole
edge, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st t beg of
sleeve, k60 to last sleeve st, inc 1 st at
end of sleeve, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at
armhole edge, k24 to start of left back
chart sts, remove m, knit across first
15 chart sts, k2tog (last left back chart
st tog with first right back chart st),
knit across rem 15 right back chart sts,
remove m, k24 to last back st, inc 1 st
at armhole edge, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at
beg of sleeve, k60 to last sleeve st, inc 1
st at end of sleeve, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st
at armhole edge, k23 to last right front
st, inc 1 st at neck edge, k1, sl m, work
16 sts in chart patt and dec them to 14
sts as shown on chart—293 sts total; 64
sts each sleeve cap; 83 back sts; 27 St sts
each side between sleeve cap and chart;
14 sts each chart.
Rows 2–8: Working all back sts in St st,
cont in patts and at the same time
on Rows 3, 5, and 7 inc 1 st at each
end of each sleeve, 1 st at each end of
back, and 1 st at each front armhole
edge as established. Also at the same
time on Row 5 inc 1 st at each neck
edge—313 sts total; 70 sts each
sleeve cap; 89 back sts; 31 St sts each
side between sleeve cap and chart; 11
sts each chart after completing Row
8; piece measures about 8½" (21.5
cm) from shoulder line.
Row 9: (dividing row, neck inc row,
Row 9 of charts) Work 11 sts in
chart patt and inc them to 12 sts as
shown on chart, sl m, k1, inc 1 st
at neck edge, k30 rem left front sts,
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place next 70 sts on holder for left
sleeve removing both sleeve m, use
the cable method (see Glossary) to
CO 3 sts for left underarm, pm for
left side, CO 3 sts, k89 back sts,
place next 70 sts on holder for right
sleeve removing both sleeve m, use
the cable method to CO 3 sts for
right underarm, pm, CO 3 sts, k30
sts right front sts, inc 1 st at neck
edge, k1, sl m, work 11 sts in chart
patt and inc them to 12 sts as shown
on chart—189 sts total; 95 back
sts between marked side sts; 35 St
sts each front between side m and
chart; 12 sts each chart.
Rows 10–13: Cont in patts and at the
same time inc 1 st at each neck
edge on Row 13—199 sts total; 95
back sts between marked side sts;
36 St sts each front between side
m and chart; 16 sts each chart after
completing Row 13.
Row 14: (WS) K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Front joining rnd: With RS facing,
knit across all sts to last st, k2tog
(last st tog with first st of row) to
join for working in the rnd, knit to
left side m—198 sts; 95 back sts;
103 front sts; piece measures 1" (3.2
cm) from dividing row; rnd begs at
left underarm m at start of back sts.
SIZE 44½" ONLY
Place sts of both right and left upper
bodies on one size 7 (4.5 mm) 24" (60
cm) cir needle, arranged so that sts of
left upper body will be knit first with
RS facing—296 sts. Join yarn with RS
facing to beg of left front neck edge.
Row 1: (RS, sleeve, neck, and armhole
inc row, back joining row, and Row 1
of charts)
Work 16 sts in chart patt and dec them
to 14 sts as shown on chart, sl m, k1,
inc 1 st at neck edge as established, k25
to last left front st, inc 1 st at armhole
edge, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at beg of
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sleeve, k60 to last sleeve st, inc 1 st at
end of sleeve, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st at
armhole edge, k26 to start of left back
chart sts, remove m, knit across first
15 chart sts, k2tog (last left back chart
st tog with first right back chart st),
knit across rem 15 right back chart sts,
remove m, k26 to last back st, inc 1 st
at armhole edge, k1, sl m, k1, inc 1 st
at beg of sleeve, k60 to last sleeve st,
inc 1 st at end of sleeve, k1, sl m, k1,
inc 1 st at armhole edge, k25 to last
right front st, inc 1 st at neck edge, k1,
sl m, work 16 sts in chart patt and dec
them to 14 sts as shown on chart—301
sts total; 64 sts each sleeve cap; 87 back
sts; 29 St sts each side between sleeve
cap and chart; 14 sts each chart.
Rows 2–13: Working all back sts in St
st, cont in patts and at the same
time on Rows 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13
inc 1 st at each end of each sleeve,
1 st at each end of back, and 1
st at each front armhole edge as
established. Also at the same time
on Rows 5, 9, and 13 inc 1 st at each
neck edge—359 sts total; 76 sts each
sleeve cap; 99 back sts; 38 St sts each
side between sleeve cap and chart;
16 sts each chart after completing
Row 13.
Row 14: (WS) K2, purl to last 2 sts,
k2—piece measures about 9¼" (23.5
cm) from shoulder line.
Dividing row for sleeves and front
joining rnd: Knit to sleeve m, place
next 76 sts on holder for left sleeve
removing both sleeve m, use the cable
method (see Glossary) to CO 4 sts for
left underarm, pm for left side, CO 4
sts, k99 back sts, place next 76 sts on
holder for right sleeve removing both
sleeve m, use the cable method to CO
4 sts for right underarm, pm, CO 4 sts,
knit to last st, k2tog (last st tog with
first st of row) to join for working in the
rnd, knit to left side m—222 sts; 107
back sts; 115 front sts; rnd begs at left
underarm m at start of back sts.
Lower Body
Work even in St st in the rnd on 162
(178, 198, 222) sts until piece measures
3½" (9 cm) from dividing row. Waist
dec rnd: (RS) *K2tog, knit to m, ssk, sl
m; rep from * once more—4 sts dec’d;
2 sts each from front and back. Work 5
rnds even in St st. Cont in St st, rep the
shaping of the last 6 rnds 2 more times,
then rep waist dec rnd—146 (162, 182,
206) sts; 69 (77, 87, 99) back sts; 77
(85, 95, 107) front sts; piece measures
about 6" (15 cm) from dividing row.
Front dart rnd: Knit across back sts,
sl right side m, k18 (22, 27, 33), ssk,
k2tog, k33, ssk, k2tog, knit to end—4
sts dec’d from front. Work 5 rnds even.
Cont in St st, rep the shaping of the last
6 rnds once more, then rep front dart
rnd—134 (150, 170, 194) sts; 69 (77,
87, 99) back sts, 65 (73, 83, 95) front
sts; piece measures about 7¾" (19.5 cm)
from dividing row. Hip inc rnd: *K1,
work a right-slant lifted inc, knit to 1 st
before m, work a left-slant lifted inc, k1,
sl m; rep from * once more—4 sts inc’d;
2 sts each on front and back. Work 4
rnds even. Rep the shaping of the last 5
rnds 2 more times, then rep hip inc rnd
once more—150 (166, 186, 210) sts; 77
(85, 95, 107) back sts; 73 (81, 91, 103)
front sts; piece measures about 9¾" (25
cm) from dividing row. Work even in St
st until piece measures 13¾" (35 cm)
from dividing row or ¼" (6 mm) less
than desired length. Next rnd: *K2tog,
yo; rep from *. BO all sts loosely—lower
body measures about 14" (35.5 cm)
from dividing row.
Sleeves
Place 62 (66, 70, 76) held sleeve sts on
16" (40 cm) size 7 (4.5 mm) needle,
and join yarn to center of CO sts at
underarm. With RS facing, pick up and
knit 3 (3, 3, 4) sts from CO sts, knit
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across 62 (66, 70, 76) sleeve sts, pick for your size until piece measures 9½ 28.5, 30] cm) from dividing row. BO alls
up and knit 3 (3, 3, 4) sts from CO sts, (9½, 10, 10½)" (24 [24, 25.5, 26.5] sts loosely.
pm, and join for working in rnds—68 cm) from dividing row. Change to size
(72, 76, 84) sts. Next rnd: K2, k2tog, 5 (3.75 mm) dpn. Next rnd: K1 (3, 5, Finishing
knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2—66 (70, 7), *k2tog; rep from * to last 1 (3, 5, 7) Block to measurements. With yarn
74, 82) sts. Work 6 rnds even. Inc st(s), k1 (3, 5, 7)—46 (50, 54, 60) sts threaded on a tapestry needle, reinforce
rnd: K1, work a right-slant lifted inc, rem. Next rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to last joins at base of back and front V-necks as
knit to last st, work a left-slant lifted 3 sts, ssk, k1—2 sts dec’d. Rep the last invisibly as possible. Weave in loose ends.
inc—2 sts inc’d. Work 5 rnds even. rnd 2 more times—40 (44, 48, 54) sts.
Rep the shaping of the last 6 rnds 10 Work 9 rnds even. Next rnd: *K2tog, KRISTEEN GRIFFIN-GRIMES is the
more times, then rep inc rnd—90 (94, yo; rep from *—piece measures about author of Interweave Press’ books French
98, 106) sts. Work even if necessary 10¾ (10¾, 11¼, 11¾)" (27.5 [27.5, Girl Knits and French Girl Knits Acces-
sories. She also hosts fantastic knitters’
tours in France.
Schematic

23/4 (3, 31/2, 4)” 71/2” 131/4 (14, 143/4, 161/2)” k on RS; p on WS
7 (7.5, 9, 10) cm 19 cm 33.5 (35.5, 37.5, 42) cm
19 (20.5, 21.5, 23.5) cm

p on RS; k on WS
71/2 (8, 81/2, 91/4)”

20.5 (22, 24, 27.5) cm

8 (83/4, 91/2, 103/4)”

7 /2”
1

19 cm
sl 1 pwise wyf on RS and WS
2”
5 cm
yo

321/2 (351/2, 391/2, 441/2)” k2tog

14” 82.5 (90, 100.5, 113) cm
35.5 cm 10 /4 (10 /4, 11 /4, 11 /4)”
3 3 1 3

Front & Back

27.5 (27.5, 28.5, 30) cm ssk

sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso

30 (331/4, 371/4, 42)”
76 (84.5, 94.5, 106.5) cm

Vienne Left Diagonal Lace Vienne Right Diagonal Lace

13 13

11 11
rep
9 9 rep
Rows
Rows
1-14
7 7 1-14
for patt
5 5 for patt

3 3

1 1
set-up 2 set-up 2
set-up 1 set-up 1

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Hope Top
by KRISTEN TENDYKE
Originally published in
Finish-Free Knits, Interweave, 2012
JOE HANCOCK

Designed for seed-stitch lovers (like me), Hope can be worn I-cord: size U.S. 0 (2 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn).
alone or over a fitted blouse, with a skirt or jeans. It is worked Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
from the top down with beautiful details along the way, NOTIONS: Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; one ½”
including a dainty button closure at the back neck, prominent (1.3 cm) button; tapestry needle.
slipped stitches along the yoke, and a drawstring waist. Knitted GAUGE: 24 sts and 46 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in seed st on larger
in a blend of linen and merino at a fine gauge, this sweater is a needle, worked in rnds.
joy both to knit and wear. 25 sts and 52 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in slipped seed st on larger
needle, worked in rnds.
FINISHED SIZE: About 30¾ (34½, 38½, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54)" See knittingdaily.com/Glossary for terms you don’t know.
(78 [87.5, 98, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137] cm) bust circumference.
Top shown measures 34½" (87.5 cm). Stitch Guide
YARN: Sportweight (#2 Fine). SEED STITCH WORKED IN ROWS: (multiple of 2 sts)
Shown here: Louet MerLin (60% linen, 40% merino; 250 yd Row 1: (WS) *P1, k1; rep from *.
[228 m]/100 g): #67 sea foam green, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Row 2: (RS) *K1, p1; rep from *.
NEEDLES: Body and sleeves: size U.S. 1 (2.25 mm): 16" and Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.
32" (40 and 80 cm) circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-
pointed (dpn).

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SEED STITCH WORKED IN ROUNDS:

(multiple of 2 sts + 1)
Rnd 1: K1, *p1, k1; rep from *.
Rnd 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from *.
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for patt.

SLIPPED SEED STITCH:

(multiple of 6 sts + 5)
Rnd 1: P1, k1, sl 1 purlwise with yarn in
back (pwise wyb), k1, p1, *k1, p1, k1,
sl 1 pwise wyb, k1, p1; rep from *.
Rnd 2: K1, p1, sl 1 pwise wyb, p1, k1,
*p1, k1, p1, sl 1 pwise wyb, p1, k1;
rep from *.
Rnd 3: P1, k1, knit next st wrapping
yarn twice, k1, p1, *k1, p1, k1, knit
next st wrapping yarn twice, k1, p1;
rep from *.
Rnd 4: Rep Rnd 2, dropping extra wraps.
Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.

NOTES
• Garment is worked from the top down.
• When counting sts, count each double
yarnover as 1 stitch.

Yoke
With shorter cir needle, use the long-
tail method to CO 92 (100, 108, 116,
124, 132, 140) sts. Do not join; work
back and forth in rows.
Work 2 rows in seed st (see Stitch Guide).
Button-loop row: (WS) Use the knitted
method to CO 1 st, [CO 1 st, BO 1 st]
8 times, k2tog, work to end in seed
st as established—92 (100, 108,
116, 124, 132, 140) sts.
Work 7 rows even in seed st, ending
with a RS row. Do not turn.
Joining rnd: With RS still facing,
spread sts along needle and form
work into a ring being careful not to
twist sts as foll: Sl first st with yarn
in back (wyb), work in seed st to last
st, then knit the last and first sts tog
as k2tog, pm for beg of rnd—91 (99,
107, 115, 123, 131, 139) sts rem.
Inc Rnd 1: (P1, [yo] 2 times, p1) all
in next st, *k1, (p1, [yo] 2 times,
p1) all in next st; rep from *—183
(199, 215, 231, 247, 263, 279) sts,
counting each double yo as 1 st.
Establish slipped seed st as foll:
Rnd 1: K1, sl 1 purlwise with yarn in
back (pwise wyb) while dropping
extra wrap, k1, *p1, k1, sl 1 pwise
wyb while dropping extra wrap, k1;
rep from *.
Rnd 2: P1, sl 1 pwise wyb, p1, *k1, p1, sl
1 pwise wyb, p1; rep from *.
Rnd 3: K1, sl 1 pwise wyb, k1, *p1, k1,
sl 1 pwise wyb, k1; rep from *.
Rnd 4: P1, knit next st wrapping yarn
twice, p1, *k1, p1, knit next st
wrapping yarn twice, p1; rep from *.
Rep these 4 rnds 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10)
more times, then work Rnds 1–3 once
again—piece measures about 3¾ (3¾,
4, 4, 4¼, 4¼, 4½)" (9.5 [9.5, 10, 10, 11,
11, 11.5] cm) from CO.
Inc Rnd 2: P1, yo, knit next st wrapping
yarn twice, yo, p1, *k1, p1, yo, knit
next st wrapping yarn twice, yo, p1;
rep from *—275 (299, 323, 347, 371,
395, 419) sts.
Next rnd: K1, p1 through back loop
(p1tbl), sl 1 pwise wyb while dropping

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extra wrap, p1tbl, k1, *p1, k1, p1tbl,
sl 1 pwise wyb while dropping extra
wrap, p1tbl, k1; rep from *.
Work Rnds 1–4 of slipped seed st 12
(13, 13, 14, 14, 15, 15) times, then
work Rnds 1 and 2 once again.
Divide for Armholes
Keeping in patt, work 41 (46, 51, 55, 59,
63, 67) sts for right back, place next 56
(58, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) sts onto holder
or waste yarn for sleeve, turn work so
WS is facing and use the cable method
(see Glossary) to CO 14 (16, 18, 22, 26,
30, 34) sts, turn work so RS is facing,
work 81 (91, 101, 109, 117, 125, 133)
sts for front, place next 56 (58, 60, 64,
68, 72, 76) sts onto holder or waste yarn
for other sleeve, turn work so WS is
facing and use the cable method to CO
14 (16, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34) sts, turn work
so RS is facing, work rem 41 (46, 51, 55,
59, 63, 67) sts for left back—191 (215,
239, 263, 287, 311, 335) sts rem; 41
(46, 51, 55, 59, 63, 67) sts for each back,
81 (91, 101, 109, 117, 125, 133) sts for
front, 14 (16, 18, 22, 26, 30, 34) sts for
each underarm.
Body
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Working back and front sts in patt as
established and working underarm sts in
seed sts, work even for 10 (10, 14, 14, 18,
18, 22) rnds, ending with Rnd 2 of patt.
SHAPE WAIST
Note: The decreases are worked on the 2
seed sts closest to the last slipped st of
the slipped seed patt.
Dec rnd: Work Rnd 3 of patt to last
slipped st before underarm seed
sts, knit the next st, wrapping yarn
twice, k2tog, work in seed st to 2 sts
before next slipped st, ssk; rep from
* once more, work to end in patt—4
sts dec’d.
Work 7 rnds even in patt.
Rep the last 8 rnds 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5, 5)
more times—179 (199, 223, 243, 267,
287, 311) sts rem.
Cont for your size as foll.
SIZES 303⁄4 (341⁄2, 381⁄2, 421⁄4, 461⁄4)" ONLY
Rep dec rnd, then work 3 rnds even.
Rep the last 4 rnds 2 (1, 1, 0, 0) p7, knit next st wrapping yarn twice,
time(s)—167 (191, 215, 239, 263) pm, work rem 79 (91, 103, 115, 127,
sts rem. 139, 151) sts in seed st.
ALL SIZES Next rnd: Work in seed st to m, slip
Work 4 rnds even, then purl 1 rnd— marker (sl m), sl 1 pwise wyb while
piece measures 4 (4¼, 4½, 4¾, 5, 5½, dropping extra wrap, purl to 1 st
5¾)" (10 [11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 14, 14.5] before next m, sl 1 pwise wyb while
cm) from underarm CO. dropping extra wrap, sl m, work in
WAIST CASING seed st to end.
Knit 2 rnds. Work 2 rnds in patt as established.
Eyelet rnd: [Yo] 2 times, k2tog, knit SHAPE HIPS
to end. Rnd 1: (inc rnd) Work in seed st to m,
Next rnd: Knit yo while dropping extra sl m, knit next st wrapping yarn
wrap, knit to end. twice, M1P, purl to 1 st before next
Next rnd: K1 in the row below the st m, M1P, knit next st wrapping
on the needle, knit to end. yarn twice, sl m, work in seed st to
Knit 1 rnd. end—2 sts inc’d.
Joining rnd: (see Glossary for How to Rnd 2: Work in seed st to m, sl m, sl
Join a Casing) *With left needle tip, 1 pwise wyb while dropping extra
lift back of st from 6 rows below wrap, purl to 1 st before next m, sl
and knit it tog with the next st on 1 pwise wyb while dropping extra
needle; rep from *. wrap, sl m, work in seed st to end.
Purl 1 rnd. Rnds 3 and 4: Work in seed st to m, sl
Set-up rnd: Work 79 (91, 103, 115, 127, m, sl 1 pwise wyb, purl to 1 st before
139, 151) sts in seed st, place marker next m, sl 1 pwise wyb, sl m, work in
(pm), knit next st wrapping yarn twice, seed st to end.
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Rnd 5: Work in seed st to m, sl m, knit
next st wrapping yarn twice, purl
to 1 st before next m, knit next st
wrapping yarn twice, sl m, work in
seed st to end.
Rnds 6–12: Rep Rnds 2–5 once, then
rep Rnds 2–4 once more.
Rep these 12 rnds 2 more times—173
(197, 221, 245, 269, 293, 317) sts.
Next rnd: (inc rnd) Work 20 (22, 24, 28,
30, 34, 36) sts in seed st, (k1, yo, k1)
all in next st, work in seed st to m, sl
m, knit next st wrapping yarn twice,
M1P, purl to 1 st before next m, M1P,
knit next st wrapping yarn twice, sl
m, work in seed st to last 21 (23, 25,
29, 31, 35, 37) sts, (k1, yo, k1) all in
next st, work in seed st to end—179
(203, 227, 251, 275, 299, 323) sts.
Rep Rnds 2–12 once, then work Rnds
1–12 three times—185 (209, 233, 257,
281, 305, 329) sts.
Next rnd: (inc rnd) Work 22 (24, 26, 30,
32, 36, 38) sts in seed st, (k1, yo, k1)
all into next st, work in seed st to m,
Schematic
sl m, knit next st wrapping yarn twice,
M1P, purl to 1 st before next m, M1P,
knit next st wrapping yarn twice, sl m,
work in seed st to last 23 (25, 27, 31,
37, 39) sts, (k1, yo, k1) all into next
st, work in seed st to end—191 (215,
239, 263, 287, 311, 335) sts.
Rep Rnds 2–12 once.
Work 11 rnds even in seed st. BO all sts
in patt.
Sleeves
Place 56 (58, 60, 64, 68, 72, 76) held
sleeve sts onto larger dpns, join yarn
with RS facing, and pick up and knit
18 (20, 22, 26, 30, 34, 38) sts along
underarm CO sts—74 (78, 82, 90, 98,
106, 114) sts total. Pm and join for
working in rnds.
Dec rnd: Work in seed st to last 2
sts, k2tog or p2tog as necessary to
maintain patt—73 (77, 81, 89, 97,
105, 113) sts rem.
Work 7 rnds even in seed st. Loosely
BO all sts in patt.
Finishing
Weave in loose ends. Block to measure-
ments (see Glossary).
CORD
With smaller dpn and leaving a long
tail about 4" (10 cm) long to help pull
cord through casing, CO 2 sts. Work 2
st I-cord (see Glossary) until piece mea-
sures 58 (62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82)" (147.5
[157.5, 167.5, 178, 188, 198, 208.5]
cm) from CO.
Next row: K2tog.
Cut yarn and draw tail through rem st
to fasten off.
Thread long CO tail onto tapestry needle
and tie a knot just below eye of needle,
leaving enough to weave in after thread-
ing cord through the casing. Carefully pull
cord through casing. Weave in loose ends.
Tie ends into a bow.
With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle,
sew button opposite button loop.
KRISTEN TENDYKE is a knit and
crochet designer from Maine. Her first
book, Finish-Free Knits, is available
from Interweave. Her website is
www.kristentendyke.com.

31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 43¾, 47¾, 51¾, 55¾)"

80.5 (91, 101, 111, 121.5, 131.5, 141.5) cm

Note: Dashed line represents casing.

9¾"
25 cm

26¾ (30½, 34½, 38¼, 42, 46, 49¾)"

68 (77.5, 87.5, 97, 106.5, 117, 126.5) cm
4 (4¼, 4½, 4¾, 5, 5½, 5¾)" 30¾ (34½, 38½, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼, 54)"
10 (11, 11.5, 12, 12.5, 14, 14.5) cm 78 (87.5, 98, 107.5, 117.5, 127.5, 137) cm

12¼ (12¾, 13½, 14¾, 16¼, 17½, 18¾)"

31 (32.5, 34.5, 37.5, 41.5, 44.5, 47.5) cm
7¼ (7½, 7¾, 8¼, 8½, 8¾, 9)"
18.5 (19, 19.5, 21, 21.5, 22, 23) cm

15¼ (16¾, 18, 19¼, 20¾, 22, 23¼)"

38.5 (42.5, 45.5, 49, 52.5, 56, 59) cm

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JOE COCA

Tomato FINISHED SIZE:

1 3 1
About 31 (351⁄2, 40,
44 ⁄2, 48 ⁄4, 53 ⁄4)" (78.5 [90, 101.5, 113,
124, 135.5] cm) bust circumference.
Sweater shown measures 351⁄2" (90 cm).
by WENDY BERNARD YARN: Worsted-weight (CYCA #4
Originally published in Medium) yarn. Shown here: Blue Sky
No Sheep for You Interweave 2007 Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% cotton; 150
yd [137 m]/100 g): #619 tomato (MC),
4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Blue Sky Alpacas
Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton;
150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #82 nut (CC), 1
skein (all sizes).
NEEDLES: Body and sleeves—size 7
(4.5 mm): 29" (70 cm) circular (cir).
Edging—size 6 (4 mm): 16" or 24" (40
or 60 cm) cir or set of 4 double-pointed
(dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to
obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS: Markers (m); tapestry needle;
a few yards (meters) of waste yarn.
GAUGE: 18 stitches and 25 rows = 4"
(10 cm) in stockinette stitch on larger
needle.
NOTES
• This sweater is worked in stockinette
stitch—when working back and forth
in rows, knit all RS rows and purl all

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WS rows; when working in rounds, Upper Body Row 3: Knit to 1 st before first m,
knit all rounds. With MC and larger size cir needle, CO 1 k1f&b, sl m, k1f&b, knit to 1 st
• If you desire a less dramatic neckline, st for right front, place marker (pm), CO before second m, k1f&b, sl m, k1f&b,
hold the garment up to your body 6 (7, 8, 8, 8, 10) sts for right sleeve, pm, knit to 1 st before third m, k1f&b,
as you knit—making note that CO 24 (24, 28, 32, 38, 44) sts for back, sl m, k1f&b, knit to 1 st before last
the neckline ribbing will add 11⁄2" pm, CO 6 (7, 8, 8, 8, 10) sts for left marker, k1f&b, sl m, k1f&b, knit to
(3.8 cm)—and, when the neckline sleeve, pm, CO 1 st for left front—38 end—8 sts inc’d. Rep the last 2 rows
is the desired length, cast on the 22 (40, 46, 50, 56, 66) sts total; 4 markers 21 (24, 26, 28, 29, 31) more times—
(22, 26, 30, 36, 42) center front neck placed. Work upper body back and forth 222 (248, 270, 290, 304, 330) sts
stitches and join for working in the in rows as foll: total; 24 (27, 29, 31, 32, 34) sts for
round (the sleeve and body increases Row 1: (RS) K1f&b (see Glossary), slip each front; 52 (59, 64, 68, 70, 76) sts
will not be completed). Work until you marker (sl m), k1f&b, knit to 1 st for each sleeve; 70 (76, 84, 92, 100,
have 70 (76, 84, 92, 100, 110) back before next m, k1f&b, sl m, k1f&b, 110) sts for back. Work Row 2 once
stitches before dividing for armholes. knit to 1 st before next m, k1f&b, sl more—piece measures about 71⁄4 (81⁄4,
Divide for armholes and continue m, k1f&b, knit to 1 st before next m, 9, 91⁄2, 10, 101⁄2)" (18.5 [21, 23, 24,
working the pattern as instructed k1f&b, sl m, k1f&b—8 sts inc’d; 46 25.5, 26.5] cm) from CO.
(without casting on any more stitches (48, 54, 58, 64, 74) sts total. DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES: With RS
at center front, of course). Row 2: (WS) Purl. facing, work across left front sts, place
52 (59, 64, 68, 70, 76) sleeve sts on
waste yarn, removing markers, use the
backward loop method (see Glossary)
Schematics to CO 0 (2, 3, 4, 5, 5) sts for underarm,
pm for beg of rnd (it’s helpful to use a
51⁄4 (51⁄4 , 61⁄4 , 7, 81⁄2, 93⁄4)" different colored marker here), CO 0
13.5 (13.5, 16, 18, 21.5, 25) cm (2, 3, 4, 5, 5) more sts as before, k70
(76, 84, 92, 100, 110) back sts, place
next 52 (59, 64, 68, 70, 76) sts on
18.5 (21, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5) cm

waste yarn for other sleeve, removing

29 (35.5, 39.5, 42.5, 45, 48.5) cm
71⁄4 (81⁄4 , 9, 91⁄2, 10, 101⁄2)"

111⁄2 (14, 151⁄2, 16 3⁄4 , 173⁄4 , 19)"

markers, CO 0 (2, 3, 4, 5, 5) sts as

before, pm, CO 0 (2, 3, 4, 5, 5) more
sts as before, k24 (27, 29, 31, 32, 34)
front sts, CO 22 (22, 26, 30, 36, 42)
sts for center front, join for working in
the rnd, knit to end of rnd—140 (160,
3
⁄4"
31 (351⁄2, 40, 441⁄2, 48 3⁄4 , 531⁄4)" 2 cm 180, 200, 220, 240) sts total.
78.5 (90, 101.5, 113, 124, 135) cm
153⁄4 (153⁄4 , 151⁄4 , 15, 151⁄2, 161⁄2)"
40 (40, 38.5, 38, 39.5, 42) cm

Lower Body
Knit 3 rnds. Change to CC and knit 1 rnd.
26 3⁄4 (31, 351⁄2, 40, 441⁄2, 48 3⁄4)" Next rnd: Change to MC and dec 4 sts
68 (78.5, 90, 101.5, 113, 124) cm
as foll: k1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before next
m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts
before end-of-rnd m, ssk, k1—136 (156,
176, 196, 216, 236) sts rem. Work check
patt as foll (note that it is not necessary to
cut yarn when changing colors):
32 (361⁄2, 40 3⁄4 , 451⁄4 , 493⁄4 , 541⁄4)" Rnd 1: K1 with MC, *k1 with CC, k3
81.5 (92.5, 103.5, 115, 126.5, 138) cm
with MC; rep from * to last 3 sts, k1
with CC, k2 with MC.

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Rnd 2: *K1 with MC, k3 with CC; rep
from * to end.
Rnd 3: *K3 with CC, k1 with MC; rep
from * to end.
Rnd 4: K2 with MC, *k1 with CC, k3
with MC; rep from * to last 2 sts, k1
with CC, k1 with MC.
Rep Rnds 1–4 two more times—12
rnds total. Knit 1 rnd with MC. Knit 1
rnd with CC. Cont with MC until piece
measures 43⁄4 (4, 31⁄2, 3, 3, 3)" (12 [10, 9,
7.5, 7.5, 7.5] cm) from underarm.
SHAPE WAIST: Dec at each side “seam’’
as foll: K1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before
next m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog, knit to
last 3 sts, ssk, k1—4 sts dec’d. Knit 4
rnds even. Rep the last 5 rnds 3 more
times—120 (140, 160, 180, 200, 220)
sts rem. Cont even until piece measures
91⁄4 (81⁄2, 8, 73⁄4, 8, 71⁄2)" (23.5 [21.5, 20.5,
19.5, 20.5, 19] cm) from underarm. Inc
at each side “seam’’ as foll: K1, M1 (see
Glossary), knit to 1 st before next m,
M1, k1, sl m, k1, M1, knit to last st, M1,
k1—4 sts inc’d. Knit 4 rnds even. Rep
the last 5 rnds 5 more times—144 (164,
184, 204, 224, 244) sts. Cont even until
piece measures 141⁄4 (141⁄4, 133⁄4, 131⁄2, 14,
15)" (36 [36, 35, 34.5, 35.5, 38] cm) from
underarm, or about 11⁄2" (3.8 cm) less
than desired total length.
RIBBING: *K2, p2; rep from * to end of
rnd. Rep this rnd until a total of 11⁄2"
(3.8 cm) of rib have been worked. Knit 2
rnds. Loosely BO all sts.
Finishing
NECK EDGING: With MC, smaller cir
needle or dpn, RS facing, and beg at the
upper right back, pick up and knit 24
(24, 28, 32, 38, 44) sts along back neck, 5
(6, 7, 7, 7, 9) sts along top of left sleeve,
29 (31, 37, 40, 41, 43) sts along left
front edge, pm, pick up and knit 16 (18,
20, 22, 26, 32) sts across center front
neck, pm, pick up and knit 29 (31, 37,
40, 41, 43) sts along right front neck,
and 5 (6, 7, 7, 7, 9) sts along top of right
sleeve—108 (116, 136, 148, 160, 180)
sts total. (NOTE: The number of sts you
need to pick up for the neck edging may
vary from this number, as long as it is a
multiple of 4 sts; adjust your numbers
as necessary to prevent the garment
from puckering or gaping.) Pm and join
for working in the rnd. Work in k2, p2
rib for 8 rnds. NEXT RND: Work in patt
to first front neck m, sl m, work to first
k2 pair and knit these 2 sts tog, cont to
work each k2 pair tog to next neck m,
sl m, work in patt to end of rnd. Work
1 rnd even, working the sts as they
present themselves. Loosely BO all sts.
SLEEVE EDGING: With MC and RS
facing, place 52 (59, 64, 68, 70, 76) held
sleeve sts on smaller cir needle or dpn,
pick up and knit 0 (2, 3, 4, 5, 5) sts at
underarm, pm, pick up and knit 0 (2,
3, 4, 5, 5) sts at underarm—0 (4, 6,
8, 10, 10) sts total picked up (this will
close the hole between the body and
the sleeves so you won’t have to seam
the area later); 52 (63, 70, 76, 80, 86) sts
total. NEXT RND: Dec 4 (7, 10, 12, 12,
14) sts evenly spaced—48 (56, 60, 64,
68, 72) sts rem. Work in k2, p2 rib for 4
rnds. Knit 1 rnd. Loosely BO all sts.
Weave in loose ends. Block to
measurements.
WENDY BERNARD is the author of
Custom Knits and Custom Knits 2. She’s
also featured in her Knitting Daily Work-
shop Knitting From the Top Down with
Wendy Bernard. She lives in Thousand
Oaks, California.

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Farrington
Pullover
by LISA SHROYER
Originally published in
Knitting Plus Interweave 2011
JOE HANCOCK

A dramatic slouch collar forms the focal point in this
otherwise simple modified drop-shoulder sweater. The pieces
are worked flat and then seamed; plain stockinette allows
for custom body shaping. You’ll find this seeded rib edging
in a few of my designs—it makes a great non-curling edge
that doesn’t contract like traditional ribbing. In a chunky
yarn and relaxed silhouette, this design is meant to be worn
with positive ease for a comfortable outer layer. The V-neck
shaping in both designs is similar and splits at about the
same depth on the fronts.
FINISHED SIZE: About 47 (49, 52½, 54½, 58, 60, 63½)"
(119.5 [124.5, 133.5, 138.5, 147.5, 152.5, 161.5] cm) bust
circumference. Sweater shown measures 47" (119.5 cm).
YARN: Heavy worsted weight (#5 Bulky).
Shown here: Brown Sheep Lanaloft Worsted (100% wool;
160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #LL45 Manhattan mist (light blue),
8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11) balls.
NEEDLES: Body and sleeves: size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm): straight or
24" (60 cm) circular (cir).
Ribbing: size U.S. 8 (5 mm): straight.
Collar: size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm): 24" (60 cm) cir.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS: Stitch holders; markers (m); removable marker;
tapestry needle.
GAUGE: 14½ stitches and 20 rows = 4" (10 cm) in stockinette
stitch.

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NOTES
• A 24" (60 cm) or shorter size
U.S. 9 (5.5 mm) circular needle is
recommended for working the collar,
but if you use a circular needle for
the body, the same needle can also be
used for the collar.
• The body length to the armhole
gets progressively shorter with each
size because the armhole depth gets
progressively deeper with each size;
the total length from cast-on edge to
shoulder line for this project has been
capped at 28" (71 cm), and the lengths
for the individual sizes are 26¾ (27½,
28, 28, 28, 28, 28)" (68 [70, 71, 71,
71, 71, 71] cm).
• Because the cross-back width gets
progressively wider for the larger sizes,
the sleeves get progressively shorter to
prevent the cuff-to-cuff measurement
from becoming too wide.
• T his design features no body
shaping; the hip and bust
measurements are equal. A relaxed
fit at the bust paired with a strained
fit around the hips is neither
attractive nor comfortable. Is your
hip circumference larger than
your bust? If so, consider working
A-line shaping in the lower body.
Working within the multiple of the
rib pattern at the hem (multiple
of 2 stitches + 3), cast on for your
needed hip circumference. Then,
starting several inches up from the
cast on, gradually decrease to the
stitch count for your bust size. This
is a better solution than choosing a
size based on the hip circumference,
which would cause the garment to
be far too large for you.
• Before altering stitch counts for the
sleeves, carefully review the materials
on drop-shoulder construction earlier
in this chapter. The sleeve width and
armhole depth are fundamentally
linked; changing one means changing
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the other (or you’ll face a seaming
nightmare when trying to fit the
sleeve into the armhole).
Back
With smaller needles, CO 85 (89, 95,
99, 105, 109, 115) sts.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 (WS) P2, *k1, p1; rep from * to
last 3 sts, k1, p2.
Rep these 2 rows 4 more times—piece
measures about 1½" (3.8 cm) from CO.
Change to larger needles and work in
St st (knit RS rows; purl WS rows) until
piece measures 17 (17, 16½, 16, 15½,
15½, 15)" (43 [43, 42, 40.5, 39.5, 39.5,
38] cm) from CO (see Notes), ending
with a WS row.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
BO 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) sts at beg of next
2 rows—73 (77, 81, 85, 91, 93, 99) sts
rem. Work even in St st until armholes
measure 9¾ (10½, 11½, 12, 12½, 12½,
13)" (25 [26.5, 29, 30.5, 31.5, 31.5, 33]
cm). Place sts on holder.
Front
Work as for back until 2 rows before
armhole shaping, ending with a WS
row—85 (89, 95, 99, 105, 109, 115)
sts; piece measures about 16½ (16½,
16, 15½, 15, 15, 14½)" (42 [42, 40.5,
39.5, 38, 38, 37] cm) from CO.
SHAPE NECK
Next row (RS) K42 (44, 47, 49, 52, 54,
57), BO center st, knit to end—42 (44,
47, 49, 52, 54, 57) sts rem each side.
Work neck and armhole shaping
separately for each side as foll (sts for
left front may rem on needle while
working sts of right front).
RIGHT FRONT
Next row (WS) Purl to BO gap at
center, turn.
Dec row (RS) Sl 1 pwise with yarn in
back (wyb), k1, ssk, knit to end—1
st dec’d at neck edge.
Next row (WS) BO 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8)
sts for armhole, purl to end—35 (37,
39, 41, 44, 45, 48) sts rem.
Slipping the first st of every RS row,
rep dec row on the next 1 (3, 5, 5, 6,
6, 7) RS row(s), then every other RS
row (i.e., every 4th row) 10 times—24
(24, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31) sts rem. Work
even in St st until armhole measures
9¾ (10½, 11½, 12, 12½, 12½, 13)" (25
[26.5, 29, 30.5, 31.5, 31.5, 33] cm).
Place sts on holder.
LEFT FRONT
With WS facing, rejoin yarn to left front
neck edge.
Next row (WS) Purl.
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Next row (RS) BO 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 8, 8) sts,
knit to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2—35 (37,
39, 41, 44, 45, 48) sts rem.
Next row (WS) Sl 1 pwise with yarn in
front (wyf), purl to end.
Dec row (RS) Knit to last 4 sts, k2tog,
k2—1 st dec’d at neck edge.
Slipping the first st of WS rows, rep
dec row on the next 0 (2, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6)
RS rows, then every other RS row 10
times—24 (24, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31) sts
rem. Work even in St st until armhole
measures 9¾ (10½, 11½, 12, 12½, 12½,
13)" (25 [26.5, 29, 30.5, 31.5, 31.5, 33]
cm). Place sts on holder.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, CO 43 (43, 45,
45, 45, 47, 47) sts.
Row 1 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 (WS) P2, *k1, p1; rep from * to
last 3 sts, k1, p2.
Rep these 2 rows 4 more times—piece
measures about 1½" (3.8 cm) from CO.
Change to larger needles and work 2
rows in St st, ending with a WS row.
Inc row (RS) K2, M1, knit to last 2 sts,
M1, k2—2 sts inc’d.
[Work 7 (7, 5, 5, 3, 3, 1) row(s) even,
then rep inc row] 5 (1, 4, 3, 20, 20,
4) time(s)—55 (47, 55, 53, 87, 89,
57) sts. Rep inc row every 6 (6, 4, 4,
0, 0, 4)th row 6 (13, 13, 16, 0, 0, 17)
times—67 (73, 81, 85, 87, 89, 91) sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures
21½ (21½, 21½, 21, 21, 21, 20½)" (54.5
[54.5, 54.5, 53.5, 53.5, 53.5, 52] cm)
from CO (see Notes), ending with a WS
row. BO all sts.
Finishing
Block pieces to measurements. With
RS touching and WS facing out, use
the three-needle method to BO 24
(24, 24, 26, 28, 29, 31) held back and
right shoulder sts tog. Rep for left
shoulder—25 (29, 33, 33, 35, 35, 37)
center back sts rem on holder.
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COLLAR
With 24" (60 cm) cir needle (see Notes)
and RS facing, join yarn to beg of held
center back sts. K25 (29, 33, 33, 35,
35, 37) back neck sts, pick up and knit
30 (32, 36, 36, 38, 38, 40) sts evenly
spaced along left front neck to base
of V-neck, pick up and knit 1 st from
center front BO, then 30 (32, 36, 36,
38, 38, 40) sts evenly spaced along right
front neck—86 (94, 106, 106, 112, 112,
118) sts total. Pm, and join for working
in rnds; rnd beg at right shoulder.
Inc rnd [K1f&b, k1] 12 (14, 16, 16, 17,
17, 18) times, k1f&b, pm for left
shoulder, [k1, k1f&b] 15 (16, 18, 18,
19, 19, 20) times, k1 (center front st)
and place a removable marker in this
st, [k1f&b, k1] 15 (16, 18, 18, 19, 19,
20) times—129 (141, 159, 159, 168,
168, 177) sts; 38 (44, 50, 50, 53, 53,
56) back neck sts; 45 (48, 54, 54,
57, 57, 60) sts each side of 1 marked
center front st.
Note: The collar is worked in rev St st
(purl on RS, knit on WS). Turn the work
so the WS of the collar is facing so you
can work the collar rnds by knitting
each rnd instead of purling. Move the
removable marker up as you work so
you can always identify the center front 11.5, 11.5, 12.5, 12.5, 12.5] cm) from
st. Cont as foll with WS (knit side) of pick-up rnd, measured straight up along
collar facing: a single column of sts (not along the
Rnd 1 (dec rnd) K44 (47, 53, 53, 56, mitered dec line at center front). Work
56, 59) along right front neck to 1 st short-rows as foll:
before marked st at center front, sl 2 Short-row 1 (knit side) Knit to 1 st
tog kwise, k1, p2sso, knit to end—2 before marked st at center front, sl
sts dec’d at center front. 2 tog kwise, k1, p2sso, knit to 6 sts
Rnd 2 Knit. beyond m at left shoulder (not beg-
Rnd 3 Knit to 1 st before marked st of-rnd m at right shoulder), wrap
at center front, sl 2 tog kwise, k1, next st, turn.
p2sso, knit to end—2 sts dec’d. Short-row 2 (purl side) Purl to 6 sts
Rnd 4 Knit. past beg-of-rnd m, wrap next st,
Rep the last 2 rnds 8 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10) turn.
more times—109 (119, 137, 137, 144, Short-rows 3, 5, and 7 Knit to 1 st
144, 153) sts rem; collar measures about before marked st at center front, sl
4¼ (4½, 4½, 4½, 5, 5, 5)" (11 [11.5, 2 tog kwise, k1, p2sso, knit to 6 sts
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before previously wrapped st, wrap Knit 1 rnd—collar measures about 6¾

next st, turn. (7, 7, 7, 7½, 7½, 7½)" (17 [18, 18, 18,
Short-rows 4, 6, and 8 Purl to 6 sts 19, 19, 19] cm) from pick-up rnd in
before previously wrapped st, wrap front and 4¾ (5, 5, 5, 5½, 5½, 5½)" (12
next st, turn. [12.5, 12.5, 12.5, 14, 14, 14] cm) in
Next row Knit to beg-of-rnd m at right back, measured along a single column
shoulder; there is no need to work of sts. BO all sts kwise.
the wraps tog with the wrapped sts With yarn threaded on a tapestry
because the purl bumps will hide needle, sew sleeve tops into armholes,
them—101 (111, 129, 129, 136, matching midpoint of each sleeve with
136, 145) sts rem. shoulder seam and easing to fit. Sew
Beg working in rnds again and knit 1 sleeve and side seams. Weave in loose
rnd across all sts. ends. Block again if desired.
Dec rnd K1 (1, 1, 1, 0, 0, 1), *k2tog; rep
from *—51 (56, 65, 65, 68, 68, 73) LISA SHROYER is the editor of
sts rem. Knitscene magazine. She lives, works,
and knits in North Carolina.

Schematics
25 (26.5, 29, 30.5, 31.5, 31.5, 33) cm

6¾ (8, 9, 9, 9½, 9½, 10¼)"

9¾ (10½, 11½, 12, 12½, 12½, 13)"

17 (20.5, 23, 23, 24, 24, 26) cm

6½ (6½, 6½, 7¼, 7¾, 8, 8½)"
16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 18.5, 19.5, 20.5, 21.5) cm

18½ (20, 22¼, 23½, 24, 24½, 25)"

26 (28, 30.5, 31.5, 33, 33, 37) cm

47 (51, 56.5, 59.5, 61, 62, 63.5) cm

10¼ (11, 12, 12½, 13, 13, 14½)"

54.5 (54.5, 54.5, 53.5, 53.5, 53.5, 52) cm

21½ (21½, 21½, 21, 21, 21, 20½)"

Sleeve
17 (17, 16½, 16, 15½, 15½, 15)"
43 (43, 42, 40.5, 39.5, 39.5, 38) cm

Back
+
Front

23½ (24½, 26¼, 27¼, 29, 30, 31¾)" 11¾ (11¾, 12½, 12½, 12½, 13, 13)"
59.5 (62, 66.5, 69, 73.5, 76, 80.5) cm 30 (30, 31.5, 31.5, 31.5, 33, 33) cm

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Freyja
Sweater
by COURTNEY KELLEY
Originally published in
Interweave Knits Fall 2009
KATHRYN MARTIN

FINISHED SIZE: 32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)" bust 24" cir and set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary
circumference. Sweater shown measures 34", modeled with to obtain the correct gauge.
zero ease. NOTIONS: Markers (m; including one contrasting m); stitch
YARN: The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% holders; tapestry needle.
baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd GAUGE: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle,
[145 m]/50 g): riverstone (taupe; MC), 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 10, blocked.
10, 11, 12) skeins; ruby (CC1), 2 skeins; citrine (yellow;
CC2), aquamarine (blue; CC3), and malachite (green; CC4), 1 Stitch Guide
skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens. SEED STITCH: (multiple of 2 sts)
NEEDLES: Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) and Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and Rnd 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.

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Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for patt. work 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) work to end of rnd, remove m, k8 (8,
rnds in St st. SHAPE WAIST: *K1, ssk, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12), place last 16
SEED STITCH: (multiple of 2 sts + 1) knit to 3 sts before side m, k2tog, k1; (16, 18, 18, 18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24) sts
Rnd 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. rep from * once more—4 sts dec’d. Work worked on holder. Set aside.
Rnd 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. 9 (9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) rnds
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for patt. even. Rep last 10 (10, 11, 11, 11, 12, Sleeves
NOTE 12, 12, 13, 13) rnds 2 more times, then With MC and smaller dpn, CO 58 (61,
• Work seed stitch with a multiple of rep dec rnd once more—176 (188, 200, 65, 68, 72, 76, 80, 83, 86, 90) sts. Pm
two stitches when stitch count is an 212, 224, 236, 248, 260, 272, 284) sts and join in the rnd. Work in seed st
even number; work seed stitch with a rem. Work even for 23⁄4 (3, 3, 3, 3, 31⁄2, for 1". Change to larger dpn and St st.
multiple of two stitches plus one when 31⁄2, 31⁄2, 33⁄4, 33⁄4)". SHAPE BUST: *K1, Work 8 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12)
stitch count is an odd number. M1, knit to 1 st before m, M1, k1; rep rnds even. SHAPE SLEEVE: K1, ssk, knit
from * once more—4 sts inc’d. Work 9 to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d.
Body (9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12) rnds Rep last 9 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12,
With MC and smaller, longer cir needle, even. Rep last 10 (10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) rnds 3 more times—50 (53,
CO 192 (204, 216, 228, 240, 252, 264, 12, 12, 13, 13) rnds 2 more times, then 57, 60, 64, 68, 72, 75, 78, 82) sts rem.
276, 288, 300) sts. Place marker (pm) rep inc rnd once more—192 (204, 216, Work 8 (9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12)
and join in the rnd. Work 96 (102, 108, 228, 240, 252, 264, 276, 288, 300) sts. rnds even. Inc rnd: K1, M1, knit to last
114, 120, 126, 132, 138, 144, 150) sts Work even until piece measures 15 (15, st, M1, k1—2 sts inc’d. Rep last 9 (10,
in seed st (see Stitch Guide), pm for 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 19, 19)" from CO. 10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 12, 12, 13) rnds 9
side seam, cont in seed st to end. Work DIVIDE FOR ARMHOLES: Work to side more times—70 (73, 77, 80, 84, 88, 92,
in seed st until piece measures 1 (1, 1, m, remove m, k8 (8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 95, 98, 102) sts. Work even until piece
11⁄2, 11⁄2, 11⁄2, 11⁄2, 11⁄2, 11⁄2, 13⁄4)" from CO. 11, 12), place last 16 (16, 18, 18, 18, 20, measures 16 (17, 17, 17, 181⁄2, 181⁄2,
Change to larger, longer cir needle and 20, 22, 22, 24) sts worked on holder, 191⁄2, 20, 20, 21)" from CO, ending last
rnd 8 (8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) sts
before end of rnd. Place next 16 (16,
Schematic
18, 18, 18, 20, 20, 22, 22, 24) sts on
holder.
93⁄4 (101 ⁄4 , 10 3⁄4 , 111 ⁄4 , 12, 12 3 ⁄4 , 131 ⁄4 , 133 ⁄4 ,141 ⁄4 ,15)"

113⁄4 (121⁄4 , 12 3⁄4 , 131⁄4 , 14, 143⁄4 , 151⁄4 , 153⁄4 , 161⁄4 , 17)"
25 (26, 27.5, 28.5, 30.5, 32.5, 33.5, 35, 36, 38) cm

30 (31, 32.5, 33.5, 35.5, 37.5, 38.5, 40, 41.5, 43) cm

Yoke
19 (20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)"
48.5 (51, 53.5, 56, 58.5, 61, 63.5, 66, 68.5, 71) cm
With MC, k80 (86, 90, 96, 102, 106,
112, 116, 122, 126) front sts, pm, k54
(57, 59, 62, 66, 68, 72, 73, 76, 78)
right-sleeve sts, pm, k40 (43, 45, 48,
21 (21.5, 21.5, 22, 23.5, 23.5, 25, 25, 26, 26) cm
81⁄4 (81⁄2, 81⁄2, 83⁄4 , 91⁄4 , 91⁄4 , 93⁄4 , 93⁄4 , 101⁄4 , 101⁄4)"

51, 53, 56, 58, 61, 63) back sts, place

contrasting m for new beg of rnd, k40
15 (15, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 19, 19)"
38 (38, 40.5, 40.5, 43, 43, 45.5, 45.5, 48.5, 48.5) cm

body (43, 45, 48, 51, 53, 56, 58, 61, 63) back
sts, pm, k54 (57, 59, 62, 66, 68, 72, 73,
76, 78) left-sleeve sts, pm—268 (286,
16 (17, 17, 17, 181⁄2, 181⁄2, 191⁄2, 20, 20, 21)"
40.5 (43, 43, 43, 47, 47, 49.5, 51, 51, 53.5) cm 298, 316, 336, 348, 368, 378, 396, 408)
sts. Knit to end of rnd, then work 3
291⁄4 (311⁄4 , 331⁄4 , 351⁄4 , 371⁄4 , 391⁄4 , 411⁄4 , 431⁄4 , 451⁄4 , 471⁄4)" more rnds even. Dec rnd: *Knit to 3 sts
74.5 (79.5, 84.5, 89.5, 94.5, 99.5, 105, 110, 115, 120) cm
before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog; rep
32 (34, 36, 38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50)" from * 3 more times, knit to end—8
81.5 (86.5, 91.5, 96.5, 101.5, 106.5, 112, 117, 122, 127) cm sts dec’d. Work 2 rnds even. Rep last

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3 rnds 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) more
times—236 (246, 258, 276, 288, 300,
312, 322, 332, 344) sts rem. Dec rnd:
*Knit to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1,
k2tog; rep from * 3 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3,
3) more times, knit to end—228 (240,
252, 268, 280, 292, 304, 314, 324, 336)
sts rem. Work 2 rnds even. Next rnd:
[K2tog] 0 (0, 0, 4, 4, 4, 4, 2, 0, 0) times
evenly spaced—228 (240, 252, 264, 276,
288, 300, 312, 324, 336) sts rem. Work
short-rows (see Glossary) asknitfoll:
withKnit
MC to
7 sts before m (before left sleeve), wrap
next st, turn; purl to m, then purlpurl to 7
with MC
sts before next m (before right sleeve),
wrap next st, turn. *Knit to knit
7 stswithbefore
CC1
previously wrapped st, wrap next st, turn;
purl to 7 sts before previously wrapped
st, wrap next st, turn; rep from * 2 (2, 2,
3, 3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4) more times—4 (4, 4, 5,
5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6) sets of short-rows total.
Knit to end of rnd, working wraps tog
with wrapped sts as you come to them.
Knit 1 rnd, hiding rem wraps. Work Rows
1–25 of Sweater chart. Note: On Row 25,
work first st (shown as no st) as k1 with
CC2, then work as charted to last 2 sts
of rnd, work last k3tog using last 2 sts
of rnd and first st of next rnd, pm after
k3tog for beg of rnd—152 (160, 168,
176, 184, 192, 200, 208, 216, 224) sts
rem. After chart is complete, knit 2 rnds
with MC only. Next rnd: *K6, k2tog; rep
from * to end—133 (140, 147, 154, 161,
168, 175, 182, 189, 196) sts rem. Knit 2
rnds. Next rnd: *K5, k2tog; rep from *
to end—114 (120, 126, 132, 138, 144,
150, 156, 162, 168) sts rem. Change to
smaller cir needle and work 3⁄4" in seed
st. BO all sts. Graft underarms with
Kitchener st (see Glossary). Weave in
loose ends. Block lightly.  
COURTNEY KELLEY is co-owner of
Kelbourne Woolens, distributor of The
Fibre Company’s artisan yarns. Find out
more by viewing her blog at
www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog.

purl with CC1

k3tog with CC1

knit with CC2

Sweater
k3tog with CC2 25 *

knit with MC knit with CC3 23

21
purl with MC purl with CC3
19
knit with CC1 knit with CC4
17

purl with CC1 purl with CC4 15

k3tog with CC1 no stitch 13

11
knit with CC2 pattern repeat
9
k3tog with CC2
7

knit with CC3 5

purl with CC3 3

1
knit with CC4
* Work as given in directions

purl with CC4

no stitch

pattern repeat

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JOE HANCOCK
For this short pullover, Alice Halbeisen designed a twist
on the classic V-neck style. She began with a wide band of
twisted ribbing (the knit stitches are worked through the
back loops) at the hem to draw in the pullover at the waist.
Then she extended the ribs in a triangular pattern to the
base of the neckline on the front to enhance the slimming
look and worked a similar triangular pattern at each sleeve
cuff. Alice defined and emphasized the neck and armhole
edges with directional decreases that follow the lines of the
shaping (called "full-fashioned" shaping). A narrow rolled
edge adds a casual finish to the neckband.
FINISHED SIZE: About 30¾ (34, 37¼, 40½, 43½)" (78 [86.5,
94.5, 103, 110.5] cm) bust circumference. To fit bust sizes
30–32 (34–36, 37–39, 40–42, 43–46½)" (76–81.5 [86.5–
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Twisted-V
Pullover
by ALICE HALBEISEN
Originally published in
Simple Style Interweave 2009
91.5, 94–99, 101.5–106.5, 109–118] cm). Sweater shown
measures 34" (86.5 cm). Note: This sweater is designed for a
close body-conscious fit.
YARN: DK weight (#3 Light).
Shown here: Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% merino; 137 yd
[125 m]/50 g): #1461 burgundy, 7 (8, 9, 9, 10) balls.
NEEDLES: Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): 24" (60 cm) circular (cir).
Size U.S. 5 (3.75 mm): 24" and 16" (60 and 40 cm) cir. Adjust
needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS: Markers (m); removable marker; stitch holder;
tapestry needle.
GAUGE: 20 stitches and 27 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in
stockinette stitch on smaller needle, worked in rounds; 24
stitches and 27 rounds = 4" (10 cm) in twisted rib pattern on
smaller needle, worked in rounds.
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Stitch Guide
Twisted Rib worked in Rounds
(multiple of 2 sts)
All Rnds: *K1 through back loop (tbl),
p1; rep from *.
Twisted Rib worked in Rows (multiple
of 2 sts + 1)
Row 1: (RS) *K1tbl, p1; rep from * to
last st, k1tbl.
Row 2: (WS) *P1tbl, k1; rep from * to
last st, p1tbl.
Repeat Rows 1 and 2 for pattern.
NOTES
• Once you begin the chart, the rest of
the body/sleeve stitches are worked in
stockinette stitch.
• To lengthen the body, work more
rounds of twisted rib before beginning
the charted pattern.
Lower Body
With larger needle, CO 154 (170, 186,
202, 218) sts. Place marker (pm) and
join for working in rnds, being careful
not to twist sts. Next rnd: Work
twisted rib (see Stitch Guide) across 77
(85, 93, 101, 109) sts for front, pm (it’s
helpful to use a marker of a different
color here), beg with a purl st, cont in
patt to end—77 (85, 93, 101, 109) sts
each for front and back. Work even as
established until piece measures 2" (5
cm) from CO. Change to smaller 24"
(60 cm) cir needle. Cont as established
until piece measures 7" (18 cm) from
CO. Set-up rnd: K14 (18, 22, 26, 30),
pm, work next 49 sts according to Row 1
of Twisted Rib chart, pm, knit to end of
rnd. Cont as established through Row 26
of chart. Knit 2 rnds—piece measures
about 11¼" (28.5 cm) from CO.
SHAPE V-NECK
K38 (42, 46, 50, 54) for left front,
place removable marker through next
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st and remove it from needle, turn
work. Working back and forth in rows
(center front is beg of row), purl 1 row.
Next row: (RS) K1, ssk (see Glossary),
knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—2 neck
sts dec’d. Dec 1 st at each neck edge in
this manner every 4th row 10 (11, 11,
13, 13) more times and at the same time
when piece measures 12 (12½, 12½,
13, 13½)" (30.5 [31.5, 31.5, 33, 34.5]
cm) from CO, on a RS row, knit to right
underarm, join a second ball of yarn and
knit to left underarm, place the last 77
(85, 93, 101, 109) sts worked on holder
for back, knit to end of row.
Front
SHAPE ARMHOLES
Working each side separately and cont
to work neck shaping as established, at
each armhole edge, BO 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts
once, then BO 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts once,
then dec 1 st every RS row 5 (5, 6, 7, 8)
times—16 (18, 20, 20, 22) sts rem each
side when all armhole and neck shaping
is complete. Work even until armholes
measure 7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½)" (18 [19, 20.5,
20.5, 21.5] cm).
SHAPE SHOULDERS
At each armhole edge, BO 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts
2 times, then BO rem 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) sts.
Back
Return 77 (85, 93, 101, 109) back sts to
smaller cir needle. Rejoin yarn with RS
facing.
SHAPE ARMHOLES
BO 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2
rows, then BO 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts at beg of
foll 2 rows—65 (71, 77, 83, 89) sts rem.
Dec 1 st each end of needle every RS
row 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) times—55 (61, 65, 69,
73) sts rem. Work even until armholes
measure 7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½)" (18 [19, 20.5,
20.5, 21.5] cm), ending with a RS row.
SHAPE NECK AND SHOULDERS
(WS) P18 (20, 22, 22, 24), join a second
ball of yarn and p19 (21, 21, 25, 25),
place the last 19 (21, 21, 25, 25) sts
worked on holder, purl to end—18 (20,
22, 22, 24) sts rem each side. Working
each side separately, dec 1 st at each
neck edge every RS row 2 times and at
the same time at each armhole edge BO
5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts 2 times, then BO rem 6
(6, 8, 8, 8) sts.
Sleeves
With smaller cir needle, CO 37 (37, 41,
41, 45) sts. Do not join. Work back and
forth in twisted rib until piece measures
1½" (3.8 cm), ending with a WS row.
Next row: (RS) K2 (2, 4, 4, 6), work
next 33 sts according to sleeve portion
of Twisted Rib chart (beg on chart Row
9), k2 (2, 4, 4, 6). Work as established
through Row 26 of chart—18 chart
rows worked. Change to St st. Work 2
rows even. Inc row: (RS) K1, M1 (see
Glossary), knit to last st, M1, k1—2
sts inc’d. Inc 1 st each end of needle in
this manner every 4th row 0 (2, 2, 1, 2)
more time(s), then every 6th row 6 (6,
6, 9, 11) times—51 (55, 59, 63, 73) sts.
Work even until piece measures 18 (19,
19, 19¼, 19½)" (45.5 [48.5, 48.5, 49,
49.5] cm) from CO or desired length to
armhole, ending with a WS row.
SHAPE CAP
BO 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2
rows, then BO 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts at beg
of foll 2 rows—39 (41, 43, 45, 53) sts
rem. Dec 1 st each end of needle every
4th row 1 (2, 0, 0, 2) time(s), then every
RS row 7 (7, 8, 9, 9) times—23 (23, 27,
27, 31) sts rem. Work even until cap
measures 4½ (5, 5½, 5½, 6)" (11.5 [12.5,
14, 14, 15] cm), ending with a WS row.
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Twisted
TWISTEDRib
RIB

25

23

21

19

17

15

13

11

9
Halbeisen Rib Pullover
7

3¼ (3½, 4, 4, 4½)" 4½ (5, 5, 5¾, 5¾)" 5

8.5 (9, 10, 10, 11.5) cm 11.5 (12.5, 12.5, 14.5, 14.5) cm
3
¾"
2 cm
1
7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½)" 7¾ (8¾, 9¼, 9¾, 10¾)"
(19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) cm Front & Back 19.5 (22, 23.5, 25, 27.5) cm

k on RS; p on WS
30¾ (34, 37¼, 40½, 43½)"
12 (12½, 12½, 13, 13½)" 78 (86.5, 94.5, 103, 110.5) cm
(31.5, 31.5, 33, 34.5) cm p on RS; k on WS

k1tbl on RS; p1tbl on WS

25¾ (28¼, 31, 33¾, 36¼)" sleeve chart boundary

65.5 (72, 78.5, 85.5, 92) cm

Schematic

Halbeisen Rib Pullover

3 (3, 3, 3, 3¾)"
7.5 (7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 9.5) cm
3¼ (3½, 4, 4, 4½)" 4½ (5, 5, 5¾, 5¾)"
4¾ (5¼, 5¾, 5¾, 6¼)"
12 (13.5, 14.5, 14.5, 16) cm

8.5 (9, 10, 10, 11.5) cm 11.5 (12.5, 12.5, 14.5, 14.5) cm

¾"
Sleeve
2 cm
18 (19, 19, 19¼, 19½)"
45.5 (48.5, 48.5, 49, 49.5) cm

7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½)" 7¾ (8¾, 9¼, 9¾, 10¾)"

10¼ (11, 11¾, 12½, 14½)" 19.5 (22, 23.5, 25, 27.5) cm
18 (19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) cm Front & Back
26 (28, 30, 31.5, 37) cm

30¾ (34, 37¼, 40½, 43½)"

12 (12½, 12½, 13, 13½)" 78 (86.5, 94.5, 103, 110.5) cm
30.5 (31.5, 31.5, 33, 34.5) cm

6¼ (6¼, 6¾, 6¾, 7½)" 25¾ (28¼, 31, 33¾, 36¼)"

16 (16, 17, 17, 19) cm 65.5 (72, 78.5, 85.5, 92) cm

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3, 3¾)" 28
7.5 (7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 9.5) cm
"
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BO 4 (4, 6, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2
rows—15 (15, 15, 15, 19) sts rem. BO
all sts.
Finishing
Block pieces to measurements. Weave in
loose ends.
SEAMS
With yarn threaded on a tapestry
needle, sew front to back at shoulders.
Sew sleeve caps into armholes, matching
centers of caps to shoulder seams. Sew
sleeve seams.
NECKBAND
With shorter cir needle, RS facing, and
beg at left shoulder seam, pick up and
purl (see Glossary) 39 (44, 47, 49, 54)
sts (about 3 sts for every 4 rows) along
left front neck, purl marked center st,
pick up and purl 39 (44, 47, 49, 54)
sts along right front neck to shoulder,
3 sts to back neck holder, p19 (21, 21,
25, 25) back neck sts from holder, pick
up and purl 3 sts to shoulder—104
(116, 122, 130, 140) sts total. Pm and
join for working in rnds. Dec rnd:
Knit to 2 sts before marked center st,
k2tog, k1 (marked center st), ssk, knit
to end—2 sts dec’d. Rep dec rnd every
rnd 3 more times. BO all sts kwise.
ALICE HALBEISEN lives in Lowell, Mas-
sachusetts. When she doesn’t have nee-
dles (or a crochet hook) in her hand, she
is squishing pests in her organic garden
or burying her nose in a book.

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ABBREVIATIONS
Knit Stitch (k)
CO cast on With yarn held to the back of the work,
k knit insert the right needle into the first stitch
k1f&b knit into front and back of on the left needle from bottom of the
same st
k 2tog knit two stitches together stitch to top and from the front of the
k wise knitwise stitch to the back. Wrap yarn around
p purl right-needle tip counterclockwise. Slip
p1f&b purl into front and back of the right needle back through the stitch, carrying the wrapped yarn with
same st
p2tog purl two stitches together
it, then drop the worked stitch off the left needle. Gently tighten the yarn.
psso pass slipped stitch over One knit stitch completed on right needle.
p2sso  ass two slipped stitches
p
over
pwise purlwise
rev St st reverse stockinette stitch Purl Stitch (p)
rib ribbing With yarn held to the front of the work,
sl st slip stitch (sl 1 st pwise insert the right needle into the first
unless otherwise indi-
cated) stitch on the left needle from the top
ssk slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, of the stitch to the bottom and from
k2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease)
the back of the stitch to the front. Wrap
ssp slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise,
p2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease) the yarn around the right-needle tip counterclockwise. Draw the right needle
St st stockinette stitch back through the stitch carrying the wrapped yarn with it, drop the worked
tbl through back loop stitch of the left needle and gently tighten the yarn. One purl stitch com-
wyb with yarn in back pleted on right needle.
wyf with yarn in front

Cable Cast-On Bar Increase (K1f&b)

Begin with a slipknot and one knitted ­cast-on stitch if there
are no established stitches. Insert right needle b
­ e­tween first
two stitches on left needle (Figure 1). Wrap yarn as if to knit.
Draw yarn through to complete stitch (Figure 2) and slip this
Knit into a stitch and leave it on the needle (Figure 1). Knit
through the back loop of the same stitch (Figure 2). Slip both
stitches off the needle (Figure 3).

Illustrations by Gayle Ford

new stitch to left n
­ eedle as shown (Figure 3).

Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

I-Cord
With double-pointed needle, cast on
desired number of s­ titches. *Without Figure 3

turning the needle, slide the stitches to

other end of the needle, pull the yarn
around the back, and knit the stitches
as usual; repeat from * for desired
length.

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­Backward-Loop Cast-On Raised (M1) Increases

*Loop working yarn and place it on
­n eedle backward so that it doesn’t
unwind. Repeat from *.
Left Slant (M1L) With left needle tip, lift Right Slant (M1R) With left needle
strand between needles from front to tip, lift strand between needles from
back (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through back to front (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop
the back (Figure 2). through the front (Figure 2).

Purl 2 together (p2tog)

Purl two stitches together as if they Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 1 Figure 2
were a single stitch.
Short-Rows: Wrapping a Stitch
Work to turn point, slip next stitch purlwise to right needle.
Bring yarn to front (Figure 1). Slip same stitch back to left
needle (Figure 2). Turn work and bring yarn in position for
next stitch, wrapping the stitch as you do so. Note: Hide
wraps in a knit stitch when right side of piece is worked in a
Figure 1
Knit 2 together (k2tog) knit stitch. Leave wrap if the purl stitch shows on right side.
Knit two stitches together as if they Hide wraps as follows: Knit stitch: On right side, work to just
were a single stitch. before wrapped stitch. ­Insert right needle from front, under
the wrap from ­bottom up, and then into wrapped stitch as
usual. Knit them together, making sure new stitch comes out
under wrap. Purl stitch: On wrong side, work to just before
wrapped stitch. ­Insert right needle from back, under wrap Figure 2
from bottom up, and put on left needle. Purl them t­ ogether.

Standard Bind-Off (BO)

Ssk Decrease
Slip two stitches knitwise one at a time
(Figure 1). Insert point of ­left needle
into front of two slipped stitch­es and
knit them t­ ogether through back loops
with right needle (Figure 2).
Knit the first stitch, *knit the next stitch (2 stitches on right needle), insert left
needle tip into first stitch on right needle (Figure 1) and lift this stitch up and over
the second stitch (Figure 2) and off the needle (Figure 3). Repeat from * for the
desired number of stitches.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3

Three-Needle Bind-Off
Illustrations by Gayle Ford

Figure 1 Figure 2 Place stitches to be joined onto two s­ eparate needles. Hold
them with right sides of knitting facing t­ ogether. Insert a
third needle into first stitch on each of the other two n­ eedles
and knit them together as one stitch. *Knit next stitch on
each needle the same way. Pass first stitch over s­ econd
stitch. Repeat from * until one stitch remains on third needle.
Cut yarn and pull tail through last stitch.

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Kitchener Stitch Crochet Chain (Provisional)

STEP 1: Bring threaded needle With waste yarn and crochet hook, make a loose chain of
through front stitch as if to purl about four stitches more than you need to cast on. With
and leave stitch on needle. needle, working yarn, and beginning two stitches from end
STEP 2: Bring threaded needle of chain, pick up and knit one stitch through the back loop of
through back stitch as if to knit each crochet chain (Figure 1) for desired number of stitches.
and leave stitch on needle. Work the piece as desired, and when you’re ready to work in
STEP 3: Bring threaded needle through same front stitch the opposite direction, pull out the crochet chain to expose
as if to knit and slip this stitch off needle. Bring threaded live stitches ­(Figure 2).
needle through next front stitch as if to purl and leave
stitch on needle.
Figure 1
STEP 4: Bring threaded needle through first back stitch as
if to purl (as illustrated), slip this stitch off, bring needle
through next back stitch as if to knit, leave this stitch on
needle. Figure 2
Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on needles.

Pick up and Purl How to join a casing

With wrong side of work facing and working from right to A small casing for an I-cord tie is worked at the waist of this
left, *in-sert needle tip under selvedge stitch from the far sweater. Six rounds of stockinette stitch form the casing.
side to the near side (Figure 1), wrap yarn around needle, The casing is joined into a tube on the next round when the
and pull a loop through (Figure 2). Repeat from * for de- stitches on the needle are worked together with the loops on
sired number of stitches. the wrong side of the stitches 6 rounds below as follows:
Joining rnd: *Bring the yarn to the front of the work to get
it out of the way, then fold the left needle toward you so
you can see the wrong side of the work. Beginning with the
stitch on the needle, insert the left needle tip into the back
of corresponding stitch 6 rows below the stitch on the needle
Figure 1 Figure 2
(Figure 1), then bring the yarn to the back and knit this loop
together with the first stitch on the needle as k2tog (Figure 2)
Blocking to join the 2 rows. Repeat from * to the end of the round.
STEAM BLOCKING
Pin the pieces to be blocked to a blocking surface. Hold an
iron set on the steam setting ½" (1.3 cm) above the knitted
surface and direct the steam over the entire surface (except
ribbing). You can get similar results by lapping wet cheese-
cloth on top of the knitted surface and touching it lightly with Figure 1
a dry iron. Lift and set down the iron gently; do not use a
pushing motion.
WET-TOWEL BLOCKING
Run a large bath or beach towel (or two towels for larger
projects) through the rinse/spin cycle of a washing machine. Figure 2
Roll the knitted pieces in the wet towel(s), place the roll in a
plastic bag, and leave overnight so that the knitted pieces
become uniformly damp. Pin the damp pieces to a blocking
surface and let air-dry thoroughly.

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