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book
reviews Knitters always want to encourage others to become
interested in their passion, and what better way to
do that than to introduce our children to knitting?
These books target both young and older kids,
to fascinate them with what yarn can do.
Edmund Unravels
Words and pictures by Andrew Kolb (Nancy Paulsen Books, 40 pages, $16.99)
Edmund Loom is a little ball of yarn who likes to explore. He
goes on adventures in the city; adults will recognize a stylized
Times Square. He meets interesting people—including a
classic tomato pincushion—and he gets chased by cats.
The older he gets, the farther he roams. Luckily, his loving
parents are always there to reel Edmund home.
Edmund Unravels is a picture book for young children. The
illustrations are bright, colorful and detailed, offering plenty
of things to look at
for pre-readers and
readers alike. For any
child going on new
adventures, this is
a reminder of how
important it is to
Boys Don’t Knit (In Public)
stay connected to
By T.S. Easton (Feiwel & Friends/MacMillan,
those we love is.
272 pages, $16.99)
Ben Fletcher, a 17-year-old, comes
from an unconventional family and has
Knit Together trouble fitting in at school. He gets into
By Angela Dominguez (Dial Books, 32 pages, $16.99) some trouble (entirely by accident) and
The pigtailed girl in this story loves to draw, but when she is sentenced to take a class at the local
asks her mom to show her how to knit, she finds that it’s not as community college. Given the choice of
easy as it looks; as a matter of fact, the expression in the “Hmph” taking car mechanics from his own father,
illustration is one that all knitters will recognize. Together pottery from the mother of a girl he likes,
they come up with a way to collaborate on the perfect knit or knitting from the English teacher he has
project—drawn by Daughter, and then knitted by Mom. a crush on, the knitting class wins. Mix-ups,
Children who are 3 to 5 years old will relate to the angst and hilarity ensue. We won’t give away
frustration of trying to do something just beyond their any spoilers here, but as it turns out, Ben is
abilities and will be inspired to learn new ways that they quite good at knitting.
can help. Adult Boys Don’t Knit is a rare kind of book—
knitters will delight young adult fiction aimed at the male
in the way that audience, with knitting as a main theme.
child and adult Because Ben is a typical (if funnier than
work together average) 17-year-old, and we are privy to his
to design, plan, inner thoughts, there are some themes here
shop for and knit that might not be appropriate for younger
a project together. children. But even if you aren’t a 14-year-old
And everyone boy, that shouldn’t stop you from reading
will enjoy the this witty and sometimes poignant tale.
charming
illustrations.
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The winter months stir a need for
tender warmth, while nostalgic
textures and soothing fibers
stave off the harsh cold. Rich
wool blends carry us through
the chilly season with cuddly,
colorful ease.
Patty’s Purls of
WISDOM Technique, etiquette and lifestyle advice for the modern knitter.
B y PAT T Y LYO N S
Dear Patty, than others. For medium-weight yarns I find if Dear Mrs. Not Knitting for Husband,
How do you change colors without leaving I measure to the top of the needle it is usually Ah, the “Do I want him to ask, or am I happy
a hole when doing intarsia knitting? I am very close to the finished bound-off height. that he hasn’t” quandary has plagued the
trying to use up yarn scraps by making a However, unless you are dealing with really knitter’s marital landscape for generations.
checkered dishcloth while learning intarsia bulky yarn, as long as you measure all your Just remember, once you open those “I can
but haven’t been very successful at changing sweater pieces in the exact same way, you’ll make that for you” floodgates, there’s no
from the current color to the new one. be fine. closing them. That being said …
—Holey in Ohio Here’s a picture of a mini swatch to illustrate: First, let’s address the dreaded store-bought
hat issue. When I was a kid, my mother used to
Dear Holey in Ohio, say “intent matters.” Before we can decide what
Remember that each time you join a to do about the issue, we need to understand
color and knit a stitch you are creating two why your husband would cheat on your knitting
separate, unconnected columns of knitting. with a machine-knit hat from Target. Did he
The hole is from that lack of connection. Each A) buy it on impulse (forgivable), B) not want
time you come to a new bobbin, you need to to bother you because he thinks your knitting
cross the old yarn and the new yarn to lock the is something you do for you (admirable) or
two columns together. Voilà—no hole! C) prefer the work of cheaply made mass-
You’ll see it measures 2 inches to the top of
produced machine knits to your lovingly created
the needle and to the top of the bind-off.
Dear Patty, handknits (seek a divorce lawyer).
How do you measure length before To get to the root of his thinking, start by
Dear Patty,
binding off? If I’m supposed to work leaving around knitting books and magazines
A couple Christmases ago, while preparing
something for 24 inches from cast-on and open to men’s hat patterns, or perhaps even
for a trip to visit my in-laws, my husband
then bind off, do I measure to the bottom find a scarf pattern with skulls and innocently
went to the store and returned all happy with
of the needle or to the top of the needle declare, “Look, honey, wouldn’t this look great
himself. One of the items he had bought was
(including the loops on the needle)? Why is with your hat?” If his response is A) with love
a knit hat with skulls on it. My heart dropped.
this not in any knitting books? in his voice, “You would make that for me?”:
What man married to a knitter comes home
—Frustrated Knitter Forgive him; he didn’t want to bother you. If his
from Target with a knitted hat! I had thought
response is B) with shocked awe in his voice,
I wanted to knit something for him like socks,
Dear Frustrated Knitter, “You know how to make that, with the skulls?”:
but how do I knit for a man who buys a hat
How easy it would be if all our knitting Forgive him; he didn’t know your many skills. If
instead of asking me to make him one? I want
questions could be answered in books! Although, his response is C) “I prefer the work of cheaply
him to like knitted socks, but I also don’t want
your question and many others are answered in made mass-produced machine knits to your
him to because he wears size 14 shoes! Would
my new Annie’s online class How to Read Your lovingly created handknits”: Refer to answer C
you knit socks for him or keep him on the
Knit Stitches & Master the Pattern. in paragraph 2, and I’m so sorry.
no-knit list?
The important thing is to be consistent across As for the socks for size 14 feet (gulp)—start
PS. We’ve been married for five years, and I
the whole project. The bind-off does add height with slippers in super-chunky yarn, and then
do love him.
because the act of binding off involves, first, we’ll see.
Mrs. Not Knitting for Husband
knitting new stitches, and then, passing one
over another. Some bind-offs add more height Email your questions to:
PattyLyons@CreativeKnittingMagazine.com
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Winding
Paths
We take the fear out of cablework with
a comprehensive cable tutorial. Then A Lesson on
you can put that knowledge to use by
trying one of our delightful projects, such Cablework
as the Botanical Shield Pullover. For the
more experienced, broaden your knitting
horizons with the Berkshire Cardi.
Myth-Busting
Cable Patterns By FIONA ELLIS
The Four Basic Crosses How to Create Patterns Combining rope cables right next to each
1. Cable back or right-leaning [2/2 RC] Using Knit Crosses other creates a horseshoe pattern, either
2/2 RC
—all stitches involved in this cross Let’s take a look at the first two basic crosses. moving out from or in toward the center,
are knit. 2/2 LC depending on the order in which you work
2/2 RPC Classic Rope Cables
2. Cable front
2/2 RC or left-leaning [2/2 LC] the crosses.
2/2 LPC Vertically stacking the same cross over
2/2 LC
—all stitches involved in this cross
and over creates the classic rope cable.
are knit. 2/2 RPC
2/2 RC Right-leaning crosses appear to twist in a
3. Travel 2/2 LPC
2/2 LCor to the right [2/2 RPC]
back
counterclockwise direction, whereas left-
2/2 RPCknit and purl stitches are
—both
2/2 RC
2/2this
LPC leaning crosses spin clockwise.
involved in
2/2 LC cross. Alternating between right-leaning and
4. Travel 2/2
front
RPC or to the left [2/2 LPC]
left-leaning cables when stacked vertically,
2/2 LPCknit and purl stitches are
—both
the rope twist vanishes and one of the cords
involved in this cross.
appears to lie on top of the fabric, like a
wave, an S shape or a snake. Oftentimes
Things to Know when an error is made in crossing a cable,
About Cables this is the result below. Horseshoe cables, 2/2 RC followed by 2/2 LC
Cables are generally set on a ground of (pictured at right), 2/2 LC followed by 2/2 RC
reverse stockinette stitch so the knit stitches (pictured at left).
of the cables pop. This difference in textures
catches the eye and ensures that the viewer Snugging vertical columns of snake cables
notices the pattern. up against each other creates X & O patterns.
Crossing stitches causes the fabric to These can be worked in many different
compress and lose some elasticity. More combinations of row repeats, giving us
stitches will be required than in stockinette many patterning options.
stitch to produce the same width.
Working some rows where no crossing
occurs avoids ending up with a hard,
unyielding fabric. When working cables back 2/2 RC (pictured at right) spins counterclockwise.
2/2 LC (pictured center) spins clockwise.
and forth in rows, this happens naturally
A combination of 2/2 RC and 2/2 LC (picture
by working the wrong-side row without at left) snakes.
crosses. This means that there will always
be an odd number of rows between each Horseshoe Cables, X & O Cables
crossing row. Think of these rows as “rest” In the previous examples, each vertical column
rows. We will cover this more in depth later. is separated by a few stitches of reverse
Tip: To remember which way to cross, think of the stockinette stitch. Removing these stitches and Combinations of snake cables create X & O cables.
phrase “I’ll be right back”; a cross to the right will snugging the vertical columns right up against
require the cable needle to be held to the back. each other is one way of creating patterns.
29
28
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26
25
24
23
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
These are examples of two braided cables. 8
7
6
5
Rest Rows 4
3
Now let’s look at rest (non-crossing) rows. 2
1
Simply changing how often the crossing takes
place can create many different patterns. By REST ROWS CHART
adding more rows between each cable cross
row, a cable appears less tightly twisted. How to Create Patterns placed on the cable needle, and the cable
Using two (or more) different spaces Using Knit & Purl Crosses needle will be held to the back.
between each cable cross row opens up Let’s move on to the last two basic crosses, Think of the knit stitches as being the star
many possibilities. This example has a which involve both knits and purls. of the show—what the audience wants to
combination of crossing every fourth row These types of crosses create patterns see—and the purl stitches are the backup
and every eighth row. where the cords appear to move across the singers or dancers. The moment the purls
fabric rather than being stacked vertically. come in front, the audience can no longer
The method to work them is the same see the star, the pattern is interrupted, and
as the right-leaning and left-leaning we are left wondering what happened.
(knit) crosses. But you need to pay special
attention to ensure that the knit stitches are
visible on the public side of the fabric.
2/2 RC 7
6
2/2 LPC 5
2/2 RPC 4
3
2
1
Speed of Travel 34
33
In this pattern, essentially the cable cords 32
31
are drawing lines as they move across the 30
29
fabric. The angle of the line is determined by 28
27
the number of stitches (speed) over which it 26
25
travels. A 2/2 RPC will move further and 24
23
quicker than a 2/1 RPC. This can dramatically 22
21
32-row rep
change the type and size of diamond or 20
19
other shape that is created. 18
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12
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9
8
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5
4
3
Working 2/2 crosses (right) or 2/1 crosses (left) 2
1
changes the size and shape of the diamonds or
other shapes being formed. 16-st rep
2X
Walk
Pullover
& Cowl DESIGNS BY FIONA ELLIS
A meandering cable
pattern weaves in and
out on the left side of
the body and left sleeve,
along with a detachable
cowl, creating a
simple but intriguing
asymmetrical look.
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INTERMEDIATE
Sizes
Woman’s small (medium, large,
X-large, 2X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest
size, with larger sizes in parentheses.
When only 1 number is given, it
applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Sweater
Chest: 35 (38, 43, 461/2, 511/2) inches
Length: 221/2 (231/2, 24, 25, 26) inches
Note: Garment is meant to be worn
with 2 inches of ease for all sizes.
Cowl: 51/2 inches high x 251/2 inches
in circumference
Materials
• Premier Yarns Deborah
Norville Wool Naturals
(worsted weight; 100%
wool; 200 yds/100g per skein):
6 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins sand #2503
• Size 9 (5.5mm) needles or size
needed to obtain gauge
• Spare needle for 3-needle bind-off
for cowl (optional)
• Cable needle
• I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook for
provisional cast-on
• Stitch holders
Gauge
20 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in
St st.
24 sts and 24 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle time kwise to RH needle; return sts
Cable pat. from front to back under horizontal to LH needle in turned position and
To save time, take time to check gauge. strand between last st worked and next p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec.
st on LH needle; knit through back of
Special Abbreviations resulting loop. Pattern Stitches
2 over 1 Left Purl Cross (2/1 LPC): Sl 2 Make 1 Purlwise (M1P): Insert LH Seed St (odd number of sts)
sts to cn and hold in front; p1, k2 from cn. needle from back to front under All rows: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.
2 over 1 Right Purl Cross (2/1 RPC): Sl 1 horizontal strand between last st
to cn and hold in back; k2, p1 from cn. worked and next st on LH needle; purl Seed St (even number of sts)
2 over 2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Sl 2 sts to into front of resulting loop. Row 1 (RS): *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
cn and hold in front; k2, k2 from cn. Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle Row 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the
2 over 2 Left Purl Cross (2/2 LPC): from back to front under horizontal knit sts.
Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in front; p2, k2 strand between last st worked and Rep Row 2 for pat.
from cn. next st on LH needle; knit into front of
2 over 2 Right Cross (2/2 RC): Sl 2 sts resulting loop. Cable (multiple of 16 sts + 8)
to cn and hold in back; k2, k2 from cn. Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH Note: A chart is provided for those
2 over 2 Right Purl Cross (2/2 RPC): Sl 2 to RH needle. preferring to work Cable pat from
sts to cn and hold in back; k2, p2 from cn. Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a a chart.
Row 1 (RS): P4, k2, *p4, k2, p2, k2, p4, Inc 1 st each side on next row, then
k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. [every 4 rows] 5 times—94 (102, 114,
Row 2 and all WS rows: Knit the knit 126, 138) sts.
sts and purl the purl sts. Work even until piece measures 141/2
Row 3: P3, 2/1 RPC, *p4, k2, 2/2 RPC, p3, (15, 15, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with a
2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. WS row.
Row 5: P2, 2/1 RPC, *p5, 2/2 LC, p4,
2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3. Shape Armholes
Row 7: P1, 2/1 RPC, *p4, 2/2 RC, k2, p3, Bind off 3 (3, 4, 4, 7) sts at beg of next
2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4. 2 rows, then 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of next
Row 9: 2/1 RPC, *p4, 2/1 RPC, 2/2 LC, 2 rows—82 (90, 96, 108, 110) sts.
p2, 2/1 RPC; rep from * to last 5 sts, p5. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then
Row 11: K2, *p4, 2/1 RPC, p1, k4, p2, k2; [every RS row] 3 (3, 4, 6, 6) times—
rep from * to last 6 sts, p6. 74 (82, 86, 94, 96) sts.
Row 13: K2, *p4, k2, p2, 2/2 LC, p2, k2; Work even until armholes measure 7
rep from * to last 6 sts, p6. (71/2, 8, 81/2, 9) inches, ending with a WS row.
Row 15: K2, *p4, 2/1 LPC, p1, k4, p2, k2;
rep from * to last 6 sts, p6. Shape Shoulders
Row 17: 2/2 LPC, *p3, 2/1 LPC, 2/2 LC, Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts at beg of next
p2, 2/2 LPC; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4. 4 rows—50 (54, 54, 62, 64) sts.
Row 19: P2, 2/1 LPC, *p3, 2/2 LPC, k2, Next row (RS): Bind off 6 (7, 7, 7, 9) sts,
p4, 2/1 LPC; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3. work to end—44 (47, 47, 55, 55) sts.
Row 21: P3, 2/1 LPC, *p4, 2/2 LC, p5, Next row: Bind off 9 (11, 11, 11, 14) sts
2/1 LPC; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. (working a few decs as you bind off, to
Row 23: P4, 2/1 LPC, *p3, k2, 2/2 LC, p4, keep edge from flaring), work to end.
2/1 LPC; rep from * to last st, p1. Bind off rem 35 (36, 36, 44, 41) sts.
Row 25: P5, 2/1 LPC, *p2, 2/2 LC,
2/1 LPC, p4, 2/1 LPC; rep from * to end. Front
Row 27: P6, k2, *p2, k4, p1, 2/1 LPC, p4, Cast on 94 (102, 114, 126, 138) sts.
k2; rep from * to end. Work 2 rows in Seed St.
Row 29: P6, k2, *p2, 2/2 LC, p2, k2, p4, Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st, keep in St st),
k2; rep from * to end. p4 (7, 12, 4, 9) pm, work Cable pat across
Row 31: P6, k2, *p2, k4, p1, 2/1 RPC, p4, and increase 1 stitch (M1L if working 40 (40, 40, 56, 56) sts, pm, p3 (4, 5, 3, 4),
k2; rep from * to end. on knit stitches, M1P if working on purl pm, knit to end.
Row 33: P4, 2/2 RPC, *p2, 2/2 LC, stitches), k1 at end of row. Row 2: Purl to marker, sm, knit to
2/1 RPC, p3, 2/2 RPC; rep from * to end. marker, sm, work Cable pat to next
Row 34: Rep Row 2. Sweater marker, sm, knit to last st, p1.
Rep Rows 3–34 for pat. Continue as for back until armholes
Back measure 41/2 (5, 51/2, 51/2, 6) inches,
Pattern Notes Cast on 94 (102, 114, 126, 138) sts. ending with a WS row.
When shaping in cable pattern, if you Work 2 rows in Seed St.
can’t work a complete cable, work in Row 1 (RS): K46 (50, 56, 62, 68), pm, p3 Shape Left Neck
stockinette stitch instead. (4, 5, 3, 4), pm, work Cable pat across 40 Work 29 (33, 35, 37, 40) sts, place next
Work decreases in pattern as follows: (40, 40, 56, 56) sts, pm, purl to last st, k1 19 (20, 20, 24, 21) sts on holder for neck,
Work 1 stitch in stockinette stitch, work (edge st, keep in St st). then rem 26 (29, 31, 33, 35) sts on 2nd
2 stitches together (ssk if first stitch is Row 2: P1 (edge st), knit to marker, sm, holder for right neck.
a knit stitch, ssp if first stitch is a purl work Cable pat to next marker, sm, knit Working on 29 (33, 35, 37, 40) left
stitch) at beginning of right-side rows to next marker, sm, purl to end. neck sts only, dec 1 st at neck edge on
and work 2 stitches together (k2tog if Work even until piece measures 3 (31/4, next row, then [every row] 7 (7, 7, 9, 9)
2nd stitch is a knit stitch, p2tog if 2nd 31/2, 33/4, 4) inches, ending with a WS row. times—21 (25, 27, 27, 30) sts.
stitch is a purl stitch), work 1 stitch in Work even until piece measures 7 (71/2,
stockinette stitch at end of row. Shape Waist 8, 81/2, 9) inches, ending with a WS row.
Work increases in pattern as follows: Dec 1 st each side on next row, then
K1, increase 1 stitch (M1R if working on [every 4 rows] 5 times—82 (90, 102, 114, Shape Left Shoulder
knit stitches, M1P if working on purl 126) sts. Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts at armhole edge
stitches) at beginning of right-side rows Work 5 rows even. twice, then 9 (11, 11, 11, 14) sts once.
Shape Right Neck [every 10 (10, 8, 6, 6) rows] 2 (1, 1, 3, 1) time(s), then [every 12 (0, 10, 8, 8) rows] 5
With RS facing, rejoin yarn and work time(s), then [every 12 (12, 10, 8, 8) rows] (6, 8, 8, 11) times—60 (66, 70, 76, 80) sts.
across 26 (29, 31, 33, 35) left neck sts. 5 (6, 8, 8, 11) times, working inc sts in Work even until piece measures 17
Dec 1 st at neck edge on next row, rev St st—68 (74, 78, 84, 88) sts. (171/2, 18, 18, 181/2) inches, ending with a
then [every row] 7 (7, 7, 9, 9) times— Work even until piece measures 17 WS row.
18 (21, 23, 23, 25) sts. (171/2, 18, 18, 181/2) inches, ending with a
Work even until piece measures 7 (71/2, WS row. Shape Cap
8, 81/2, 9) inches, ending with a RS row. Bind off 3 (3, 4, 4, 7) sts at beg of next
Shape Cap 2 rows, then 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of
Shape Right Shoulder Bind off 3 (3, 4, 4, 7) sts at beg of next next 2 rows—48 (54, 52, 58, 52) sts rem.
Bind off 6 (7, 8, 8, 8) sts at armhole edge 2 rows, then 3 (3, 5, 5, 7) sts at beg of Dec 1 st each side on next row, then
twice, then 6 (7, 7, 7, 9) sts once. next 2 rows—56 (62, 60, 66, 60) sts. [every RS row] 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) times—
Dec 1 st each side on next row, then 26 (30, 26, 30, 22) sts.
Left Sleeve [every RS row] 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) times— Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows,
Cast on 52 (58, 58, 58, 62) sts. 34 (38, 34, 38, 30) sts. then 3 (4, 3, 4, 2) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Work 2 rows in Seed St. Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, Bind off rem 14 (16, 14, 16, 12) sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st, keep in St st), then 4 (5, 4, 5, 3) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
p5 (0, 0, 0, 2), pm, work Cable pat across Bind off rem 18 (20, 18, 20, 16) sts. Finishing
40 (56, 56, 56, 56) sts, pm, purl to last st, Block pieces to schematic measurements.
k1 (edge st, keep in St st). Right Sleeve Sew right shoulder seam.
Row 2: P1, knit to marker, sm, work in Cast on 44 (48, 48, 48, 52) sts.
Cable pat to next marker, sm, knit to Work 2 rows in Seed St. Neckband
last st, p1 (edge st). Work 4 rows in St st. With RS facing, beg at left front
Work 2 rows even. shoulder, pick up and knit 26 (26, 28, 32,
Shape Sleeve 32) sts along left front neck edge, work
Shape Sleeve Inc 1 st each side on next row, then in Seed St across 19 (20, 20, 24, 21) sts
Inc 1 st each side on next row, then [every 10 (10, 8, 6, 6) rows] 2 (1, 1, 4, 1) from holder, pick up and knit 26 (26, 28,
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needle, picking up 1 st to return to 34 sts. 111
Cowl
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P on RS, k on WS 20 79
75
2/2 RC 15 74
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2/2 LC 13
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2/2 RPC 12
17 (171/2, 18, 18, 181/2)"
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2/2 LPC 10 SLEEVE 69
9 68
8 67
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3 62
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16-st rep 59
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83/4 (91/2, 91/2, 91/2, 101/2)" 56
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October 2–4, 2015 January 15–17, 2016 May 2016
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Crossover
Cardigan Scarf & DESIGNS BY FIONA ELLIS
2X
An optional button is included in the bound-off edge vertical and the eyelets
materials to button scarf to neck. at the left edge, so that you’re working
Work decreases as follows: Ssk at along the eyelet edge from bottom to top.
beginning of right-side rows and k2tog Read section through before continuing
at end of row. as shoulder and neck shaping will be
Work increases as follows: K1, M1R at worked at the same time as yoke and
beginning of right-side rows and M1L, back are joined.
k1 at end of row. Using smaller needles and CC, cast on
31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts.
Sweater
Shape Left Shoulder & Join to Back
Back Row 1 (Inc row) (RS): K4, pm, work
Using smaller needles and MC, cast on Cable B across next 18 sts, pm, knit to
120 (132, 144, 156, 168) sts. last st, M1L, k1—32 (35, 38, 42, 45) sts.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. Row 2: P2 (1, 0, 0, 3), [k2, p2] 2 (3, 4, 5, 5)
Row 2: P3, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, p1. times, sm, work Cable B to next marker,
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures sm, p4.
2 inches, ending with a WS row. Row 3 (Joining row): With RS of back
facing, turned so that back eyelets are
Begin Cable A at left edge, and keeping yarn at back,
Row 1 (RS): K4 (2, 4, 2, 4), work Cable A insert crochet hook from front to back
to last 4 (2, 4, 2, 4) sts, knit to end. into first (bottommost) eyelet on back
Row 2: Purl. edge; slip first 2 sts from left needle to
Work even until piece measures 4 (4, crochet hook 1 at a time pwise, then
41/2, 41/2, 5) inches, draw hook back through eyelet to RS of
body; place sts back on left needle 1 at
Shape Body a time, keeping them in original order
Dec 1 st each side on next row, then and correct orientation so that the sts
[every 10 rows] 5 times—108 (120, 132, cross over bound-off edge of back; k4,
144, 156) sts. work Cable B to marker, knit to end—
Work even until piece measures 15 1 eyelet joined.
(15, 151/2, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Row 4 or 8 of pat. Continuing in this manner, rep Inc
row on next row, then [every 4 rows]
Shape Armholes 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) times, working new sts in
Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next Garter Rib pat, and keeping shoulder
2 rows, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next edge st in St st—38 (41, 45, 50, 54) sts.
2 rows, then 2 (2, 3, 4, 5) sts at beg of next At the same time, rep Joining row
Pattern Notes 2 rows—94 (98, 106, 114, 120) sts. on Row 7 of yoke, then [every 4 rows
The back is worked from the bottom Dec 1 st each side on next row, then (alternating with Inc row)] 5 (5, 6, 7, 8)
to mid-armhole, then bound off after [every RS row] once—90 (94, 102, 110, times, ending with a WS row—7 (7, 8,
working a row of eyelets. The yoke is 116) sts. 9, 10) eyelets joined; 22 (23, 25, 26, 27)
worked from armhole to armhole, and Purl 1 row. eyelets rem.
is joined to the back eyelets as it is Eyelet row (RS): K3, *yo, k2tog, k1; rep
worked. The fronts are worked in the from * to last 0 (1, 0, 2, 2) st(s), knit to Shape Neck
same manner. end—29 (30, 33, 35, 37) eyelets. Work even for 60 (64, 68, 68, 68)
The scarf is worked from the center Purl 1 row. rows, joining eyelets every 4 rows as
out in 4 pieces. The first piece begins Using larger needle, bind off all established—22 (23, 25, 26, 27) eyelets
with a provisional cast-on and is sts pwise. now joined; 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) eyelets rem.
worked to the triangular-shaped cable
end. A separate ribbed piece is worked Back Yoke Shape Right Shoulder
to match the shape of the cabled Note: As you work the yoke you will attach Continuing to work Joining row every
end, then sewn behind it. The second it to the eyelets of the back, beg at left 4 rows as established, dec 1 st at
half of the scarf is picked up from the armhole and ending at right armhole. You shoulder edge on next row, then [every
provisional cast-on and worked in the will work into 1 eyelet along the back edge 4 rows (alternating with Joining row)]
same manner in the opposite direction. with every Joining row. Hold the back with 6 (6, 7, 8, 9) times—31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts.
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W I N D I N G PAT H S C R O S S O V E R C A R D I G A N & S C A R F
Work even, if necessary, until all front facing, with front eyelets at left Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next
eyelets are joined, ending with a WS row. edge, join as for back; work in pat to row, then [every RS row] once—45 (47,
Bind off all sts. end—1 eyelet joined. 51, 55, 58) sts.
Row 4: Rep Row 2. Purl 1 row.
Right Front Continuing in this manner, rep Inc Eyelet row (RS): K1 (1, 2, 2, 2), *yo, k2tog,
Using smaller needles and MC, cast on row on next row, then [every 4 rows] k1; rep from * to last 2 (1, 1, 2, 2) st(s), knit
60 (66, 72, 78, 84) sts. 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) times, working new sts in to end—14 (15, 16, 17, 18) eyelets.
Row 1 (RS): Knit. Garter Rib pat, and keeping shoulder Purl 1 row.
Row 2: P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last edge st in St st—38 (41, 45, 50, 54) sts. Using larger needle, bind off all sts pwise.
3 (1, 3, 1, 3) st(s), k2 (0, 2, 0, 2), p1. At the same time, rep Joining row
Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures on Row 7 of yoke, then [every 4 rows Left Front Yoke
2 inches, ending with a WS row. (alternating with Inc row)] 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) Note: Work the left front yoke in the same
times—7 (7, 8, 9, 10) eyelets joined; 7 (8, manner as the right front yoke, working
Beg Cable A 8, 8, 8) eyelets rem. from center front to armhole.
Row 1 (RS): K2 (1, 0, 3, 2), work Cable A Using smaller needles and CC, cast on
to last 2 (1, 0, 3, 2) st(s), knit to end. Shape Neck 23 (25, 28, 32, 34) sts.
Row 2: Purl. Note: Continue to work Joining rows every
Work even until piece measures 4 (4, 4 rows as established. Shape Neck & Join to Left Front
41/2, 41/2, 5) inches, ending with a WS row. Next row (WS): Bind off 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts, Row 1 (RS): K4, pm, work Cable B across
work to end—32 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts. next 18 sts, pm, k1 (3, 6, 10, 12).
Shape Body Dec 1 st at neck edge on next row, Row 2: P0 (1, 0, 0, 2), k1 (2, 2, 2, 2), [p2,
Dec 1 st at end of next row, then [every then [every RS row] 4 times, then [every k2] 0 (0, 1, 2, 2) time(s), sm, work Cable B
10 rows] 5 times—54 (60, 66, 72, 78) sts. 4 rows] 4 (4, 4, 4, 5) times—23 (25, 28, to next marker, sm, p4.
Work even until piece measures 15 32, 34) sts. Row 3 (Joining row): With RS of left
(15, 151/2, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with Work even if necessary until all eyelets front facing, with front eyelets at left
Row 3 or 7 of pat. are joined, ending with a WS row. edge, join as for back; work in pat to
Bind off all sts. end—1 eyelet joined.
Shape Armhole Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at armhole edge Left Front Continuing in this manner, working
once, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts once, then 2 (2, Using smaller needles and MC, cast on Joining row every 4 rows as established,
3, 4, 5) sts once—47 (49, 53, 57, 60) sts. 60 (66, 72, 78, 84) sts. inc 1 st at neck edge on next row, then
Dec 1 st at armhole edge on next Row 1 (RS): Knit. [every 4 rows] 3 (3, 3, 3, 4) times, then
row, then [every RS row] once—45 (47, Row 2: P1, k2 (0, 2, 0, 2), *p2, k2; rep [every RS row] 5 times—32 (34, 37, 41,
51, 55, 58) sts. from * to last st, p1. 44) sts.
Purl 1 row. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures Next row (WS): Using cable cast-on
Eyelet row (RS): K1 (1, 2, 2, 2), *yo, k2tog, 2 inches, ending with a WS row. (see page 111), cast on 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) sts,
k1; rep from * to last 2 (1, 1, 2, 2) st(s), knit p1, work in Garter Rib pat to marker, sm,
to end—14 (15, 16, 17, 18) eyelets. Beg Cable A work to next marker, sm, p4—38 (41, 45,
Purl 1 row. Row 1 (RS): K2 (1, 0, 3, 2), work Cable A 50, 54) sts.
Using larger needle, bind off all sts pwise. to last 2 (1, 0, 3, 2) st(s), knit to end.
Row 2: Purl. Shape Shoulder
Right Front Yoke Work even until piece measures 4 (4, Continuing to work Joining row every
Note: Work the right front yoke in the 41/2, 41/2, 5) inches, ending with a WS row. 4 rows, dec 1 st at shoulder edge [every
same manner as the back yoke, working 4 rows (alternating with Joining row)]
from armhole to center front. Shape Body 7 (7, 8, 9, 10) times—31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts.
Using smaller needles and CC, cast on Dec 1 st at beg of next row, then [every Work even if necessary until all eyelets
31 (34, 37, 41, 44) sts. 10 rows] 5 times—54 (60, 66, 72, 78) sts. are joined, ending with a WS row.
Work even until piece measures 15 Bind off all sts.
Shape Shoulder & Join to Front (15, 151/2, 151/2, 16) inches, ending with
Row 1 (RS): K4, pm, work Cable B across Row 4 or 8 of pat. Sleeves
next 18 sts, pm, knit to last st, M1L, Using smaller needles and MC, cast on
k1—32 (35, 38, 42, 45) sts. Shape Armhole 62 (62, 62, 70, 70) sts.
Row 2: P2 (1, 0, 0, 3), [k2, p2] 2 (3, 4, 5, 5) Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at armhole edge Row 1 (RS): Knit.
times, sm, work Cable B to next marker, once, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts once, then 2 (2, Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
sm, p4. 3, 4, 5) sts once—47 (49, 53, 57, 60) sts. Rep [Rows 1 and 2] 6 times.
Row 3 (Joining row): With RS of right Purl 1 row.
Beg Cable A
Row 1 (RS): K1 (edge st, keep in St st), work
Cable A to last st, k1 (edge st, keep in St st).
Work 1 row even.
Shape Sleeve
Inc 1 st each side next row, then [every
22 (12, 8, 10, 10) rows] 4 (3, 2, 6, 10)
time(s), then [every 0 (14, 10, 12, 0) rows]
0 (4, 8, 3, 0) times, working new sts in
pat—76 (82, 88, 94, 96) sts.
Work even until piece measures 17 (171/2,
18, 18, 181/2) inches, ending with a WS row.
Shape Cap
Bind off 3 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next
2 rows, then 2 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, then 2 (2, 3, 4, 5) sts at beg
of next 2 rows—62 (60, 62, 64, 60) sts.
Dec 1 st each side on next row, then
[every RS row] 14 (14, 15, 15, 15) times—
32 (30, 30, 32, 28) sts.
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows,
then 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Bind off rem 18 (16, 16, 18, 14) sts.
Finishing
Block pieces to schematic measurements.
Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves.
Sew side and sleeve seams.
Neckband Row 1 (WS): K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to Optional: Sew button at center back
With RS facing, smaller needles and CC, last 3 sts, p3. neckband if you intend to button scarf
and beg at right front neck edge, pick Row 2: Knit. to neckband.
up and knit 27 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts along Bind off all sts kwise. Weave in ends.
right front neck edge, 32 (34, 36, 36, 36)
sts across back neck, then 27 (28, 29, 31, Buttonhole Band Scarf
33) sts along left front neck edge— With RS facing, smaller needles, MC, Using smaller needles, CC and
86 (90, 94, 98, 102) sts. and beg at lower right front edge, pick provisional cast-on (see page 111), cast
Beg with a WS row, work 4 rows in up and knit 102 (106, 110, 114, 118) sts on 38 sts.
Garter Rib. along right front. Work in Garter Rib until piece measures
Bind off all sts kwise. Row 1 (WS): K3, *p2, k2; rep from * to 241/2 inches, ending with a WS row.
last st, k1. Cut CC; join MC.
Button Band Row 2 (Buttonhole row): K68 (72, Buttonhole row (optional): K2, yo,
With RS facing, smaller needles and MC, 76, 80, 84), [yo, k2tog, k8] 3 times, yo, k2tog, knit to end.
and beg at left neck edge, pick up and k2tog, knit to end. Work even until piece measures
knit 102 (106, 110, 114, 118) sts along Bind off all sts kwise. 49 inches, ending with a WS row.
left front. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
118 96
Using smaller needles and CC, cast on YOKE 117 95
116 94
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114 92
Work in Garter Rib for 1 row. 113 91
5 86 64
P on RS, k on WS 4 85 63
3 84 62
2/1 RPC 2 83 61
6 (6 /2, 7, 7 /2, 8)"
YOKE 58YOKE
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79 57
2/2 LC 78 56
CABLE A CHART 77
11/2"
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161/2 (161/2, 17, 17, 171/2)"
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74 52
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15 (15, 151/2, 151/2, 16)"
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12 RIGHT 50 RIGHT
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2 83/4 (91/2, 101/2, 111/2, 121/2)" 8 /4 (91/2, 10
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18-st panel 59
58 9 /2 (1036 /2, 111/2, 121/2, 131/2)"
91/2 (101/2, 111/2, 121/2, 131/2)" 1 37
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2X
This top-down cardi features
an argyle-inspired cabled
yoke. The mock short sleeve
has a surprising lightweight
undersleeve, keeping the
garment warm and practical.
MODERATELY CHALLENGING
Sizes
Woman’s X-small (small, medium, large,
X-large, 2X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size,
with larger sizes in parentheses. When only
1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Chest: 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55) inches
Length: 24 (25, 251/2, 261/2, 27, 28) inches
Materials
• Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (worsted
weight; 100% wool; 140 yds/
50g per skein): 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13)
skeins woodsmoke (A)
• Brooklyn Tweed Loft (fingering
weight; 100% wool; 275 yds/
50g per skein): 2 skeins
woodsmoke (B)
• Size 2 (2.75mm) double-point (set of 5)
needles for sleeve or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Size 5 (3.75mm) double-point (1), 16-
and 29-inch circular needles
• Size 7 (4.5mm) 16- and 29-inch circular
needles or size needed to obtain gauge
• Cable needle
• Stitch markers; 2 distinctive locking
markers
• Stitch holders
• 4 (3/4-inch) buttons
Ribbing
Change to size 5 needles.
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TIP are knit onto the
3/1 LPC 33 garment, eliminating
2/2 RC 32
all but four tiny seams.
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2/2 LC 30
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3/3 RC 28
3/3 LC 27 you’re sure to love it.
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2/2/2 LPC 25
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Left Front Band
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Pull out a 2-yd tail of A, do not cut; beg
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at neck edge with ball end of tail, size 5
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16
needle and RS facing, pick up and knit
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14
1 st in every other row along left front;
13
12
drop yarn tail.
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10
Go back to top of left front; using
9
8
yarn from ball, cast on 7 sts.
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6
Work and attach band to front edge
5
4
as follows:
3 2 Row 1 (RS): K1, [k1, p1] twice, k1, p2tog
1 (band st and picked-up st), turn.
10-st panel, inc to 26 sts,
then dec to 24 sts
Row 2: [K1, p1] 3 times, k1.
When all picked up sts are worked,
YOKE CHART bind off in pat on WS row, knitting last
Note: On Rows 12 and 50, knit first 2 sts of first rep; on following reps, last 2 sts tog for a neat edge.
2 sts of rep are crossed with first 2 sts of next rep; on last rep, end k2. Place a marker for top button 11/2 inches
On Row 30, knit first 3 sts of first rep; on following reps, last 3 sts below collar and 2 more markers evenly
of rep are crossed with first 3 sts of next rep; on last rep, end k3.
spaced 4 inches apart.
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Shape Sides
Rnds 1–9: Knit.
Rnd 10 (Inc rnd): [Knit to 1 st before
marker, M1, k1, sm, k1, M1] twice, knit
to end.
Rep [Rnds 1–10] 8 times—212 (236,
256, 280, 300, 324) sts.
Work even until body measures 13
(131/2, 131/2, 14, 14, 141/2) inches from
underarm cast-on.
Ribbing
Change to smaller 36-inch circular
needle.
Inc rnd: [K8 (8, 9, 8, 8, 9), M1] 24 (28,
28, 32, 36, 36) times, k20 (12, 4, 24, 12,
0)—236 (264, 284, 312, 336, 360) sts.
Work in 2x2 rib for 21/2 inches.
Bind off in pat.
Sleeves
40 (44, 48, 52, 56, 60)" Using larger dpns, beg at center of cast-
on underarm sts, pick up and knit 6 (7,
32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)"
7, 8, 8, 9) sts, knit across 55 (57, 63, 67,
)"
12 73, 75) sts from holder, pick up and knit
/2,
11 1
21/2"
17 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts across rem cast-on sts,
,
11
,
16
/2,
,
15
10
14
(1
3,
/2
91
1
marker, ssk, k1.
BODY
Rep [last 12 (12, 10, 8, 8, 7) rnds] 7 (7,
"
1
8, 10, 11, 12) times—51 (55, 59, 61, 65,
12
1 /2
67) sts.
"
62
61 STITCH KEY
60
59 K on RS, p on WS
58 P on RS, k on WS
57
56 RT
55
54 LT
53 62
52 61 2/1 RC
51 60 2/1 RPC
50 59
49 58 2/1 LC
48 57
47 56 2/1 LPC
46 55 2/2 RC
45 54
44 53 2/2 LC
43 52
42 51 2/3 RC
41 50 2/3 RPC
40 49
39 48 2/3 LC
38 47
37 46 2/3 LPC
36 45 K1-tbl
35 44
34 43 P2tog
33 42
32 41 M1P
31 40 MB
30 39
29 38 K2tog
28 37
27 36 Ssk
14 14 26 35 14 K3tog
13 13 25 34 13
12 12 24 33 Yo
12
11 11 23 32 11
10 10 22 31 10
9 9 21 30 9
8 8 20 29 8
7 7 19 28 7
6 6 18 27 6
5 14 5 14 17 26 5 14
4 13 13
4 16 25 4 13
3 12 3 12 15 24 3 12
2 11 11
2 14 23 2 11
1 10 1 10 13 22 1 10
9 9 12 21 9
8 8 11 20 8
7 7 10 LEAF
19 CHART 7
6 6 9 18 6
5 5 8 17 5
4 4 7 16 4
3 3 6 15 3
2 2 5 14 2
1 1 4 13 1
3 12
2 11
1 10 LEAF CHART
9
40-st rep 8
7
6
CABLE CHART 5
4
Note: Work Rows 1–14 of Leaf Chart as indicated on Cable Chart, 3
2
starting and ending where marked by highlighted cells. 1
40-st rep
CABLE CHART
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Neck Edging
With RS facing, using smaller 16-inch
circular needle and beg at right edge of
cable panel, pick up and knit 108 (110, 112,
116, 118, 122) sts around neck edge, turn.
work (in back if you are knitting, in front if Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a
MODERATELY CHALLENGING
you are purling). Turn to work in opposite time kwise to RH needle; return sts
direction, leaving rem sts unworked. to LH needle in turned position and
Sizes 1 over 1 Left Twist (1/1 LT): Sl 1 to cn p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec.
Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large,
and hold in front; k1-tbl, then k1-tbl
2X-large)
from cn. Pattern Stitches
Instructions are given for smallest size,
1 over 1 Right Twist (1/1 RT): Sl 1 to 2x2 Rib (worked flat, multiple of
with larger sizes in parentheses. When only
cn and hold in back; k1-tbl, then k1-tbl 4 sts + 2)
1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
from cn. Row 1 (RS): K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
1 over 1 Left Purl Twist (1/1 LPT): Sl 1 Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the
Finished Measurements to cn and hold in front; p1, then k1-tbl purl sts as they face you.
Chest: 331/2 (371/2, 42, 451/2, 481/2) inches
from cn. Rep Row 2 for pat.
Length: 25 (251/2, 26, 261/2, 27) inches
1 over 1 Right Purl Twist (1/1 RPT):
Sl 1 to cn and hold in back; k1-tbl, then Twisted Cable (10-st panel)
Materials p1 from cn. Note: A chart is provided for those
• Plymouth Yarn Homestead
3 over 1 Left Purl Cross (3/1 LPC): Sl 3 to preferring to work Twisted Cable pat
(worsted weight; 100% wool;
cn and hold in front; p1, then k1 from cn. from a chart.
191 yds/100g per skein): 6 (6, 7,
3 over 1 Right Purl Cross (3/1 RPC): Row 1 (RS): [P2, k2-tbl] twice, p2.
8, 9) skeins denim blue #0015
Sl 1 to cn and hold in back; k3, then p1 Row 2: [K2, p2-tbl] twice, k2.
• Size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular needle
from cn. Row 3: P2, k1-tbl, 1/1 LPT, 1/1 RPT,
• Size 8 (5mm) circular needle or size
3 over 2 Left Purl Cross (3/2 LPC): Sl 3 to k1-tbl, p2.
needed to obtain gauge
cn and hold in front; p2, then k3 from cn. Row 4: K2, p1-tbl, k1, p2-tbl, k1, p1-tbl, k2.
• Stitch markers
3 over 2 Right Purl Cross (3/2 RPC): Row 5: P2, 1/1 LPT, 1/1 RT, 1/1 RPT, p2.
• Cable needle
Sl 2 to cn and hold in back; k3, then p2 Row 6: K3, p4-tbl, k3.
from cn. Row 7: P3, [1/1 LT] twice, p3.
Gauge 3 over 3 Left Cross (3/3 LC): Sl 3 to cn Row 8: Rep Row 6.
19 sts and 25 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St and hold in front; k3, then k3 from cn. Row 9: P2, 1/1 RPT, 1/1 RT, 1/1 LPT, p2.
st with larger needle. 3 over 3 Right Cross (3/3 RC): Sl 3 to cn Row 10: Rep Row 4.
Center 48 sts (combination of 3 cable and hold in back; k3, then k3 from cn. Row 11: P2, k1-tbl, 1/1 RPT, 1/1 LPT,
panels) = 71/2 inches with larger needle. Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle k1-tbl, p2.
To save time, take time to check gauge. from front to back under horizontal Row 12: Rep Row 2.
strand between last st worked and next Rep Rows 1–12 for pat.
Special Abbreviations st on LH needle; knit through back of
Wrap & Turn (W&T): Slip next st pwise resulting loop. Center Braid (28-st panel)
to RH needle. Move yarn to opposite Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle Note: A chart is provided for those preferring
side of work (in front if you are knitting, from back to front under horizontal strand to work Center Braid pat from a chart.
in back if you are purling). Slip st back to between last st worked and next st on LH Row 1 (RS): K2-tbl, [p4, k6] twice, p4,
LH needle. Return yarn to original side of needle; knit into front of resulting loop. k2-tbl.
Special Techniques
Hiding wraps when working St st:
RS rows: Insert RH needle from the
bottom to the top, front to back into
the wrap and then through the st that it
wraps. Knit wrap and st tog. WS rows:
Insert RH needle into the wrap from
behind and lift it onto LH needle. Purl
wrap and st tog.
Hiding wraps when working rev St st:
RS rows: Slip wrapped st to RH needle
pwise. Lift the wrap over the st, then
transfer both wrap and st back to LH
needle; purl wrap and st tog. WS rows:
Insert RH needle into wrap from behind
and lift it over the st that it wraps and
onto the LH needle. Knit wrap and st tog.
Pattern Notes
Sweater is worked flat in pieces from
bottom to top.
Lower front edge is shaped using
short rows. A circular needle is used
to accommodate the stitches and to
facilitate working the short rows when
shaping the front.
When decreasing for lower front rib,
armholes and neckline, work k1, k2tog
at the beginning of a right-side row
and ssk, k1 at the end; work p1, ssp at
the beginning of a wrong-side row and
p2tog, p1 at the end.
Back row, pm on each side of center 44 sts. Short-row set 4 (WS): Work 3 (4, 4, 4, 5)
With larger needle, cast on 94 (102, 110, Maintaining established rib, dec 1 st sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work
118, 126) sts. each side on next row, then [every 4 to end.
Work 15 rows in 2x2 Rib and on last rows] 3 times, ending with a dec row— Short-row set 5 (WS): Work 2 (3, 3, 3, 4)
row, pm on each side of center 44 sts. 94 (102, 110, 118, 126) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work
Set-up row (WS): Purl to marker and Set-up row (WS): Purl to marker and to end.
dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) st(s); [k2, p2-tbl] twice, dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) st(s); [k2, p2-tbl] twice, Short-row set 6 (WS): Work 1 (1, 1, 2,
k2, pm; p2-tbl, [(k1, M1L) twice, p6] twice, k2, pm; p2-tbl, [(k1, M1L) twice, p6] twice, 3) st(s) past previous wrap, W&T; (RS):
[k1, M1L] twice, p2-tbl, pm; [k2, p2-tbl] [k1, M1L] twice, p2-tbl, pm; [k2, p2-tbl] work to end.
twice, k2; purl to end and dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) twice, k2; purl to end and dec 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) Short-row set 7 (WS): Work 1 st past
st(s)—96 (106, 116, 124, 132) sts. st(s)—96 (106, 116, 124, 132) sts. previous wrap, W&T.
Row 1 (RS): Work in St st to first marker; Cut 2nd ball of yarn, leaving a long tail.
work Twisted Cable to 2nd marker; Shape Left Side Transfer sts so that all sts are sitting
work Center Braid to 3rd marker; work Note: For sizes small and medium, short-row tog on cable area of needle ready to
Twisted Cable to 4th marker; work in St shaping will include twisted sts—be sure work a RS row with first ball of yarn.
st to end of row. to maintain pat established on Set-up row. Closing row (RS): Hiding last wraps
Work 19 rows in established pat. Hide each wrap as you come to it, working it when you come to them and working
Dec row (RS): K2, ssk, work in tog with wrapped st in established pat. Row 1 of cable pats, knit to first marker;
established pat to last 4 sts, k2tog, Short-row set 1 (RS): K8 (8, 8, 9, 9), work Twisted Cable to 2nd marker;
k2—94 (104, 114, 124, 130) sts. W&T; (WS): purl to end. work Center Braid to 3rd marker; work
Work 29 rows even, then rep Dec Short-row set 2 (RS): Work 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) Twisted Cable to 4th marker; knit to end.
row—92 (102, 112, 120, 128) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work Work 5 rows even.
Work even until piece measures 161/2 to end. Dec row (RS): K2, ssk, work in
inches or desired length to underarm, Short-row set 3 (RS): Work 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) established pat to last 4 sts, k2tog,
ending with a WS row. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work k2—94 (104, 114, 124, 130) sts.
to end. Work 29 rows even, then rep Dec
Shape Armholes Short-row set 4 (RS): Work 3 (4, 4, 4, 5) row—92 (102, 112, 120, 128) sts.
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work Work even until edges measure
2 rows, then 0 (2, 3, 3, 5) sts at beg of to end. 161/2 inches or desired length to
the next 0 (2, 2, 2, 2) rows—84 (90, 96, Short-row set 5 (RS): Work 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) underarm, ending with a WS row.
104, 108) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work
Dec 1 each side [every RS row] 2 (4, 5, to end. Shape Armholes
5, 5) times—80 (82, 86, 94, 96) sts. Short-row set 6 (RS): Work 1 (1, 1, 2, Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next
Work even until armholes measure 3) st(s) past previous wrap, W&T; (WS): 2 rows, then 0 (2, 3, 3, 5) sts at beg of
71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a work to end. the next 0 (2, 2, 2, 2) rows—84 (90, 96,
WS row. Short-row set 7 (RS): Work 1 st past 104, 108) sts.
previous wrap, W&T; (WS): work to end. Dec 1 each side [every RS row] 2 (4, 5,
Shape Neck & Shoulders Do not cut yarn. 5, 5) times—80 (82, 86, 94, 96) sts.
Mark center 44 sts for neck. Work even until armholes measure
Division row (RS): Bind off 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) Shape Right Side approx 5 (51/2, 6, 61/2, 7) inches, ending
shoulder sts, work in pat to first neck Note: For sizes small and medium, short-row with a RS row.
marker; join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind shaping will include twisted sts—be sure
off 44 neck sts, work to end of row. to maintain pat established on Set-up row. Shape Neck
Next row (WS): Working both sides at Hide each wrap as you come to it, working it Division row (WS): Work 29 (30, 32, 36,
once with separate balls of yarn, bind tog with wrapped st in established pat. 37) sts; join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off
off 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) shoulder sts, work to end. Do not turn; slide sts to other end of center 22 sts, work to end of row.
Bind off 4 sts at each neck edge once needle, ready to work a WS row; join a Working both sides at once, at each
and at the same time, continue to shape 2nd ball of yarn to work next section. neck edge, bind off 6 sts once, then
shoulders, binding off 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at Short-row set 1 (WS): P8 (8, 8, 9, 9) sts, 4 sts once—19 (20, 22, 26, 27) sts rem
each armhole edge once and 4 (5, 5, 7, 7) W&T; (RS): knit to end. each side.
sts once. Short-row set 2 (WS): Work 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) At each neck edge, dec 1 st [every RS
sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work row] 5 times—14 (15, 17, 21, 22) sts rem
Front to end. each side.
With larger needle, cast on 102 (110, 118, Short-row set 3 (WS): Work 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) Work even until armholes measure
126, 134) sts. sts past previous wrap, W&T; (RS): work 71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a
Work 2 rows in 2x2 Rib and on 2nd to end. WS row.
1"
31/2"
BACK FRONT
SLEEVE
161/2"
161/2"
163/4 (183/4, 21, 223/4, 241/4)" 163/4 (183/4, 21, 223/4, 241/4)" 8 (81/2, 9, 91/4, 101/4)"
171/2 (193/4, 213/4, 231/2, 251/4)" 171/2 (193/4, 213/4, 231/2, 251/4)"
In our newest
installment of Learn
a Stitch, Share the
Love, follow along as
Beth Whiteside takes
you through mosaic
knitting! Learn this
easy-to-use variation
on a slip stitch to
create the Wondrous
Wristers & Color Splash
Toppers. Or make
your own afghan by
knitting small mosaic
squares and stitching
them together!
Mosaic
Squares
DESIGNS BY BETH WHITESIDE
CONFIDENT BEGINNER
Finished Measurements
91/4 inches wide x 9 inches long
Materials
• Plymouth Yarn Encore Worsted
(worsted weight; 75% acrylic/
25% wool; 200 yds/100g
per ball): 1 ball each
dark Wedgwood Buy this
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#0462 (B), purple
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orchid #0458 (C) and
bright orange #1383 (D)
• Size 5 (3.75mm) needles
• Size 7 (4.5mm) needles or size needed to
obtain gauge
Gauge
19 sts and 43 rows = 4 inches/10cm in
Diagonal Twist pat with larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Pattern Stitches
Notes: Charts are provided for those
preferring to work pat sts from a chart.
Use colors indicated in instructions for
Square 1 MC and CC. Slip sts pwise, holding yarn to
WS of fabric sts.
Diagonal Twist (multiple of 12 sts + 5) Row 5: With MC, k2, *k6, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3; Hashtag (multiple of 12 sts + 5)
Row 1 (RS): With MC, k2, *k4, sl 1, k1, sl rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 1 (RS): With MC, k2, *k6, sl 1, k1, sl
1, k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 7: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k1, 1, k3; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same sl 1, k1, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same
color as for previous row, knit the knit sts Row 9: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k9; rep color as for previous row, knit the knit sts
and slip all sts slipped on previous row. from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. and slip all sts slipped on previous row.
Row 3: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k4; Row 11: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k8; Row 3: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k3,
rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 13: With MC, k2, *k2, sl 1, k1, sl 1, Row 5: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times;
k7; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2.
Row 15: With CC, k2, *k3, [sl 1, k1] 3 Row 7: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3,
times, sl 1, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Designer’s The Diagonal Row 17: With MC, k2, *k8, sl 1, k1, sl 1, Row 9: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k9, sl 1, k1; rep
TIP Twist and Hashtag k1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2.
patterns are great
Row 19: With CC, k2, *k9, sl 1, k1, sl 1; Row 11: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k4;
for first-timers while
you’re getting the hang of rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
tensioning across the back of Row 21: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k9, sl 1, k1; Row 13: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k9;
the slipped stitch. The Basket rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2. rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2.
Weave pattern will challenge Row 23: With CC, k2, *[k1, sl 1] 3 times, Row 15: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1,
those ready for slipping k5, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3. sl 1, k4; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
three stitches at once. Row 24: Rep Row 2. Row 17: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times;
Rep Rows 1–24 for pat. rep from * to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2.
Row 19: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1,
k5, sl 1; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 21: With MC, k2, *k4, sl 1, k1, sl 1,
k5; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 23: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k9, sl 1;
rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 24: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1–24 for pat.
Pattern Note
Squares are worked in garter stitch–
mosaic throughout.
Square 1
Using smaller needles and A, cast on
41 sts.
Knit 4 rows.
Change to larger needles and B; knit
2 rows.
Using A as MC and B as CC, work
24-row Diagonal Twist pat 3 times, then
work Rows 1–12 once. Cut B.
Change to smaller needles and knit
5 rows.
Bind off.
Square 3
24 23
COLOR KEY 24 23
22 21 22 21
20 19 MC 20 19
18
16
17
15
CC 18
16
17
15
14 13 14 13
12 11 12 11
10 9 10 9
8 7 8 7
6 5 6 5
4 3 4 3
2 1 2 1
12-st rep 12-st rep
24 23
22 21
20 19
18 17
16 15
14 13
12 11
10 9
8 7
6 5
4 3
2 1
12-st rep
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Toppers DESIGNS BY BETH WHITESIDE
Boot Toppers
Using smaller needles and A, cast on
46 (58) sts.
Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib. Cut A.
Body
Change to larger needles
With C, knit 1 row.
Inc row (WS): K7 (9), [M1, k8 (10)] 4 times,
M1, k7 (9)—51 (63) sts.
Using B as MC and C as CC, work
24-row Diagonal Twist pat. Cut C.
Using B as MC and D as CC, work
24-row Diagonal Twist pat. Cut D.
Using B as MC and C as CC, work
24-row Diagonal Twist pat. Cut B.
With C, knit 1 row.
Dec row (WS): K7 (9), [k2tog, k7 (9)]
4 times, k2tog, k6 (8)—46 (58) sts.
Hashtag (multiple of 12 sts + 3) Row 5: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times; Cut C.
Notes: A chart is provided for those rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. Change to smaller needles and A;
preferring to work Hashtag pat from a chart. Row 7: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k3, knit 1 row.
Use colors indicated in instructions for sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Beg with a WS row, work 6 rows in
MC and CC. Slip sts pwise, holding yarn to Row 9: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k9, sl 1, k1; rep 2x2 Rib.
WS of fabric. from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. Bind off in rib.
Row 1 (RS): With MC, k1, *k6, sl 1, k1, sl 1, Row 11: With CC, k2, *k5, sl 1, k1, sl 1, k4;
k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Finishing
Row 2 and all WS rows: Using same Row 13: With MC, k2, *sl 1, k1, sl 1, k9; Weave in ends.
color as for previous row, knit the knit rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1. Block.
sts if working garter st–mosaic and purl Row 15: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1, k1, Sew seam.
the knit sts if working St st–mosaic; slip sl 1, k4; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
all sts slipped on previous row. Row 17: With MC, k2, *[sl 1, k1] 6 times;
Row 3: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k5, sl 1, k3, rep from * to last 2 sts, sl 1, k1.
sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 19: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k3, sl 1,
k5, sl 1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 21: With MC, k2, *k4, sl 1, k1, sl 1,
Designer’s Notice how the k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
TIP proportions of Row 23: With CC, k2, *k1, sl 1, k9, sl 1;
the Hashtag motif rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
changes, elongating Row 24: Rep Row 2.
as the arm warmer Rep Rows 1–24 for pat.
transitions from garter
stitch to stockinette. This
is something to plan for Pattern Notes
when designing your own Yarn amounts are sufficient for boot
mosaic projects! toppers and arm warmers.
The mosaic patterns can be worked
Arm Warmers
Using smaller needles and B, cast on 41 sts.
Knit 4 rows. Cut B.
Body
Change to larger needles and A; knit
2 rows.
Using D as MC and A as CC and
working both colors in garter st–mosaic
pat, work 24-row Hashtag pat. Cut D.
Using C as MC in garter st—mosaic
pat and A as CC in St st-mosaic pat,
work 24-row Hashtag pat twice. Cut C.
Using B as MC and A as CC and
working both colors in St st–mosaic pat,
work 24-row Hashtag pat. Cut A and B.
Change to smaller needles and D; knit
1 row.
Dec row (WS): [K6, k2tog] 5 times,
k1—36 sts.
Knit 3 rows.
Bind off loosely kwise.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Block.
Sew seam. n
24 23 COLOR KEY 24 23
22 21 22 21
20 19 MC 20 19
18 17 18 17
16 15 CC 16 15
14 13 14 13
12 11 12 11
10 9 10 9
8 7 8 7
6 5 6 5
4 3 4 3
2 1 2 1
12-st rep 12-st rep
Cap
INTERMEDIATE INTERMEDIATE
Using circular needle for appropriate size
and A, cast on 44 (44, 50) sts; pm to mark
Cowl Cap beg of rnd and join without twisting.
Work 2 rnds in 1x1 rib.
Size Sizes
Knit 1 rnd, inc 17 (17, 23) sts
One size fits most. Adult’s small (medium, large)
evenly—61 (61, 73) sts.
Instructions are given for
Knit 0 (1, 2) rnd(s).
Finished Measurement smallest size, with larger sizes in
Join B and work 11 rnds of Argyle pat
Circumference: Approx 241/4 inches parentheses. When only 1 number
following chart, ending with Rnd 1. Cut B.
is given, it applies to all sizes.
Knit 2 (3, 3) rnds with A, dec 1 st on
Materials last rnd—60 (60, 72) sts.
• Schoppel-Wolle XL Finished Measurements
(chunky weight; Circumference: 20 (22, 24) inches
Crown
100% merino wool; Length: 8 (81/2, 91/4) inches
Rnd 1: *K8 (8, 10), k2tog, pm; rep from *
72 yds/100g per hank): 1 hank
around—54 (54, 66) sts.
each black #0880 (A) and white Materials Rnd 2: Knit around.
chocolate #0980 (B) • Schoppel-Wolle XL
Rnd 3 (dec rnd): *Knit to 2 sts before
• Size 11 (8mm) 16-inch circular (chunky weight;
marker, k2tog; rep from * around—
needle or size needed to 100% merino wool;
48 (48, 60) sts.
obtain gauge 72 yds/100g per hank): 1 hank
Rep [Rnds 2 and 3] 7 (7, 9) times—6 sts.
• Stitch marker each black #0880 (A) and white
Cut yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail.
chocolate #0980 (B)
Using tapestry needle, thread tail
• Cap sizes small and large: Size
Gauge through rem sts and pull tight.
11 (8mm) 16-inch circular and
12 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in
double-point (set of 5) needles
2-color stranded St st. Finishing
or size needed to obtain gauge
To save time, take time to check gauge. Weave in all ends. Block to
• Cap size medium: Size 13
measurements. n
(9mm) 16-inch circular and
Pattern Stitch double-point (set of 5) needles 10
Argyle 9
or size needed to obtain gauge 8
Pat is worked from a chart. 7
• Stitch marker 6
5
4
Pattern Note 3
2
The Argyle pattern stitch begins with Gauge 1
1 stitch of A on all rounds to avoid a 12 sts and 16 rnds = 4 inches/10cm 12-st rep
color jog. in 2-color stranded St st with smaller
ARGYLE CHART
needles.
Cowl 11 sts and 15 rnds = 4 inches/10cm COLOR KEY
With A, cast on 50 sts; pm to mark beg in 2-color stranded St st with larger A
of rnd and join without twisting. needles. B
Work 2 rnds in 1x1 rib. To save time, take time to check gauge.
Knit 1 rnd, inc 23 sts evenly—73 sts.
Join B and work 21 rnds of Argyle pat Pattern Stitch
following chart, ending with Rnd 1. Cut B. Argyle
With A, knit 1 rnd. Pat is worked from a chart.
Next rnd: K1, p1, [k2tog, p1] 12 times,
k1, p1, [k2tog, p1] 11 times—50 sts. Pattern Notes
Work 1 rnd in 1x1 rib. The pattern stitch begins
Bind off in rib. with 1 stitch of A on all
rounds to avoid a color jog.
Finishing When working crown,
Weave in all ends. Block to measurements. change to double-point
needles when stitches no
longer fit comfortably on
circular needle.
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2X
7"
ball of B and work to end of row. Neckband
31/2 (4, 41/2, 5, 51/2)"
Work both sides at once with With RS facing, smaller needles and A,
/2"
edge, bind off 3 sts once and 2 sts Row 1 (WS): *K1, p1; rep from * across.
1
once—15 (17, 19, 21, 23) sts. Rep Row 1 until neckband measures
181/2"
side seams.
Shape Shoulders Weave in ends. n
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) sts at beg of next
4 rows, then bind off 5 (5, 5, 7, 7) sts at
beg of next 2 rows.
171/4 (191/2, 211/2, 233/4, 251/4)"
7"
Sleeves 31/2 (4, 41/2, 5, 51/2)" 13 (141/4, 151/4, 153/4, 163/4)"
With smaller needles and A, cast on
11/2"
Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures
2 inches, ending with a WS row.
261/2 (27, 271/2, 28, 281/2)"
181/2"
181/2"
M1L, k1—39 sts.
Rep Inc row [every 4 rows] 0 (0, 0, 2, 8)
times, [every 6 rows] 0 (1, 9, 8, 4) time(s)
and [every 8 rows] 5 (6, 0, 0, 0) times,
working new sts into charted pat—
49 (53, 57, 59, 63) sts. 171/4 (191/2, 211/2, 233/4, 251/4)" 91/2"
Work even until piece measures 181/2
32
inches, ending after the same pat row 31
30
you noted for the back at the armhole. 29
28
27
26
Shape Cap 25
24
Bind off 2 (3, 4, 4, 5) sts at beg of next 23
22
2 rows—45 (47, 49, 51, 53) sts. 21
20
Dec 1 st each side [every RS row] 3 (4, 19
18
5, 6, 7) times, then [every row] 8 (8, 8, 8, 17
16
8) times—23 sts. 15
14
Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows— 13
12
11 sts. 11
10
Bind off rem sts. 9
8
7
Finishing 6
5
4
Weave in ends. Block pieces to 3
2
measurements. 1
Sew left shoulder seam. 14-st rep
End back for M Beg back for M
End back for XL Beg back for XL
COLOR KEY
End back for S Beg back for S
A
End Row 1 Beg Row 1
B
for all sleeves for all sleeves
End back for L & 2X Beg back for L & 2X
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Shape Shoulders
MODERATELY CHALLENGING
Designer’s Because the piece Bind off 9 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at beg of
Sizes TIP is worked in garter next 2 rows, then 10 (10, 11, 12, 12) sts at
stitch, there is no beg of next 2 rows.
Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large,
need to hide the Bind off rem 31 (32, 34, 35, 38) sts.
2X-large) wrapped stitches.
Instructions are given for smallest size,
Right Front
with larger sizes in parentheses. When only
1 number is given, it applies to all sizes. long side for the upper back. Lower
Lower Front
fronts are shaped using short rows.
Cast on 43 (49, 53, 58, 62) sts.
Finished Measurements After left and right front shoulders are
Chest: 35 (391/2, 431/2, 471/2, 51) inches, complete, collar extensions are worked
Shape Lower Front
buttoned and shaped with short rows; these
Note: Front is shaped using short rows (see
Back length: 22 (23, 24, 25, 261/4) inches extensions are sewn together at center
page 112); because piece is worked in garter
back, after which the entire collar is
st, there is no need to hide wraps. If you find
Materials sewn to the back neck.
it difficult to see the wrapped sts, consider
• Tahki Yarns Mesa (worsted You may find it helpful to place a
placing a locking st marker after wrapping
weight; 100% superwash locking stitch marker on first row to
st; reposition the marker as you work.
wool; 98 yds/50g per ball): mark right side.
*Short-row set 1 (RS): K41 (47, 51, 56,
12 (13, 15, 16, 18) balls Work decreases as follows: K1, k2tog
60), W&T; (WS): Knit to end.
slate #01 at beginning of row and ssk, k1 at end.
• Size 8 (5mm) needles Buy this Work sleeve increases as follows: K1,
Short-row set 2 (RS): Knit to 3 sts
or size needed to YARN NOW! M1 at beginning of right-side rows and
before wrapped st from previous RS
AnniesYarnShop.com row, W&T; (WS): Knit to end.
obtain gauge M1, k1 at end.
Short-row set 3 (RS): Knit to 2 sts
• Spare needle for 3-needle Since there is no finishing along front
before wrapped st from previous RS
bind-off edges of cardigan, new yarn should be
row, W&T; (WS): Knit to end.
• Stitch holders joined along side edges where it can be
Rep [Short-row sets 2 and 3] 6 (8, 8, 9,
• Locking stitch marker (optional) woven into seam during finishing.
10) times, then rep [Short-row set 2] 1
• Stitch marker
(0, 1, 1, 1) time(s); you should have 2 or
• 2 (1-inch) buttons Back 3 sts between last wrap and end.
Knit 2 rows.**
Lower Back
Gauge Rep from * to ** 3 times.
Cast on 43 (49, 53, 58, 62) sts.
181/2 sts and 36 rows = 4 inches/10cm in
Work in garter st until piece measures
garter st. Upper Front
171/2 (191/2, 211/2, 231/2, 25) inches, ending
To save time, take time to check gauge. Knit 2 rows.
with a RS row.
Buttonhole row (RS): K3, bind off next
Bind off all sts pwise.
Special Abbreviations 2 sts, knit to end.
Make 1 (M1): Insert LH needle from Next row (WS): Knit, casting on 2 sts
Upper Back
front to back under horizontal strand over bound-off sts.
With RS facing, pick up and knit 81 (90,
between last st worked and next st Work even until piece measures
100, 109, 116) sts along 1 long edge of
on LH needle; knit through back of 14 (141/2, 15, 151/2, 161/4) inches along side
lower back.
resulting loop. edge, ending with a WS row.
Work even in garter st until piece
Slip marker (sm): Slip marker from LH Next row: Rep Buttonhole row.
measures 14 (141/2, 15, 151/2, 161/4) inches
to RH needle.
from lower edge of lower back, ending
Wrap and Turn (W&T): Slip next st Shape Armhole
with a WS row.
pwise to RH needle. Bring yarn to RS of Casting on 2 sts over bound-off button-
work between needles, then slip same hole sts on first row as you come to them,
Shape Armholes
st back to LH needle. Bring yarn to bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at armhole edge
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at beg of next
WS, wrapping st. Turn, leaving rem sts once, then 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts once, then dec
2 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 0 (0, 0, 0, 2)
unworked, then beg working back in 1 st at end of [every RS row] 2 (4, 5, 7, 7)
rows, then dec 1 st each side [every RS
the other direction. times—37 (40, 42, 44, 46) sts.
row] 2 (4, 5, 7, 7) times—69 (72, 78, 81,
Knit to last 7 (7, 7, 8, 9) sts, pm, knit to end.
84) sts.
Pattern Notes Work even until armholes measure
Cardigan is worked flat in pieces. The Shape Collar
71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a
lower back is worked side-to-side, after Inc row (RS): Knit to marker, M1, sm,
WS row.
which stitches are picked up along one knit to end—1 st inc.
Shape Shoulder
Bind off 9 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at armhole
edge once, then 10 (10, 11, 12, 12) sts
once—23 (26, 26, 27, 29) sts.
Left Front
Lower Front
Cast on 43 (49, 53, 58, 62) sts.
Knit 1 (RS) row.
Upper Front
Work even until piece measures 14
(141/2, 15, 151/2, 161/4) inches along side
edge, ending with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at armhole edge
once, then 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts once, then
dec 1 st at end of [every RS row] 2 (4, 5,
7, 7) times—37 (40, 42, 44, 46) sts.
K7 (7, 7, 8, 9) sts, pm, knit to end.
Shape Collar slightly stretched, measured along 2 rows, 0 (0, 0, 0, 2) sts at beg of next
Inc row (RS): Knit to marker, sm, M1, shorter edge. Cut yarn, leaving a 2 rows, then dec 1 st each side every
knit to end—1 st inc. 24-inch tail, and place sts on holder. RS row 3 (4, 5, 5, 5) times, then [every
Rep Inc row [every 10 rows] 4 (5, 5, 5, 4 rows] 7 (7, 8, 8, 10) times, then [every
5) times—42 (46, 48, 50, 52) sts. Sleeves RS row] 3 (3, 3, 5, 3) times, then bind off
Work even until armhole measures 71/2 (8, Cast on 38 (40, 40, 42, 44) sts. 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
81/2, 9, 91/2) inches, ending with a WS row. Work in garter st until piece measures Bind off rem 14 sts.
11/2 inches, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulder Finishing
Bind off 9 (10, 11, 11, 11) sts at armhole Shape Sleeve Block pieces to schematic measurements.
edge once, then 10 (10, 11, 12, 12) sts Inc 1 st each side on next row, then Join left and right collar extensions using
once—23 (26, 26, 27, 29) sts. [every 16 (14, 11, 9, 9) rows] 8 (9, 12, 14, 3-needle bind-off (see page 111). Sew
15) times—56 (60, 66, 72, 76) sts. shoulder seams. Sew collar extension to
Shape Collar Extension Work even until piece measures back neck, centering collar seam. Set in
*Short-row set (WS): K12 (13, 13, 14, 18 (18, 18, 181/2, 181/2) inches, ending sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams. Sew
15), W&T; (RS): Knit to end. with a WS row. buttons opposite buttonholes, approx 3/4
Knit 2 rows.** inch in from front edge. Weave in ends. n
Rep from * to ** until collar extension Shape Cap
measures 31/2 (31/2, 33/4, 33/4, 4) inches, Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) sts at beg of next
UPPER
SLEEVE
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Knit it LOWER
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Discover a Kit-of-
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171/2 (191/2, 211/2, 231/2, 25)" 81/4 (83/4, 83/4, 9, 91/2)"
Note: Arrows indicate direction of knitting.
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31/2 (31/2, 33/4, 33/4, 4)"
/2"
7 /2 (8, 8 /2, 9, 91/2)"
UPPER UPPER
43/4 (4, 31/2, 3, 23/4)"
RIGHT LEFT
14 (141/2, 15, 151/2, 161/4)"
FRONT FRONT
91/4 (101/2, 111/2, 121/2, 131/2)"
LOWER LOWER
RIGHT LEFT
FRONT FRONT
91/4 (101/2, 111/2, 121/2, 131/2)" 91/4 (101/2, 111/2, 121/2, 131/2)"
Wandering cables
and openwork offer
a refreshing surprise
in this intriguing
scarf design.
Pattern Stitches
INTERMEDIATE
Cable Rib (62 sts)
Note: A chart is provided for those preferring
Finished Measurements to work Cable Rib pat from a chart.
Approx 6 inches wide x 621/2 inches long Openwork (multiple of 6 sts + 2)
Row 1 (RS): P2, [k2, p2] 8 times,
Row 1 (RS): P2, *k2tog, 2yo, skp, p2; rep
2/2/2 RPC, p2, [k2, p2] 5 times.
Materials Row 2 and all WS rows: K2, [p2, k2]
from * to end.
• Koigu KPM (fingering weight; Row 2: K2, *p1, (k1, p1) in 2yo, p1, k2;
15 times.
100% merino wool; 175 yds/ rep from * to end.
Row 3: P2, [k2, p2] 7 times, 2/2/2 RPC,
50g per skein): 4 skeins gray Row 3: P2, *k4, p2; rep from * to end.
p2, [k2, p2] 6 times.
#2405 Row 4: K2, *p4, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 5: [P2, k2] 6 times, [p2, 2/2/2 RPC]
• Size 4 (3.5mm) needles or size needed to Rep Rows 1–4 for pat.
twice, p2, [k2, p2] 5 times.
obtain gauge
Row 7: [P2, k2] 5 times, [p2, 2/2/2 RPC]
• Size 6 (4mm) needles Scarf
twice, p2, [k2, p2] 6 times.
• Cable needle With smaller needles, cast on 62 sts.
Rows 9–16: Rep [Rows 5–8] twice.
Work 40-row Cable Rib pat 3 times,
Row 17: P2, [k2, p2] 6 times, 2/2/2 RPC,
then work Rows 1–20.
Gauge p2, [k2, p2] 7 times.
Change to larger needles.
14 sts and 19 rows = 2 inches/5cm in Row 19: P2, [k2, p2] 5 times, 2/2/2 RPC,
Work 4-row Openwork pat 27 times.
2x2 rib with smaller needles (slightly p2, [k2, p2] 8 times.
Change to smaller needles.
stretched). Row 21: P2, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2, p2] 8 times,
Work Rows 21–40 of Cable Rib pat,
Exact gauge is not critical to this project. 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2, p2] 3 times.
then work Rows 1–40.
Row 23: P2, k2, p2, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2,
Change to larger needles.
Special Abbreviations p2] 8 times, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, [k2, p2] twice.
Work 4-row Openwork pat 27 times.
2 over 2 over 2 Left Purl Cross (2/2/2 Row 25: [P2, 2/2/2 LPC] twice, p2, [k2,
Change to smaller needles.
LPC): Sl 4 sts to cn, hold in front, k2, sl 2 p2] 6 times, [2/2/2 LPC, p2] twice, k2, p2.
Work 40-row Cable Rib pat 3 times,
purl sts back to LH needle, p2, k2 from cn. Row 27: P2, k2, [p2, 2/2/2 LPC] twice, p2,
then work Rows 1–19.
2 over 2 over 2 Right Purl Cross (2/2/2 [k2, p2] 6 times, [2/2/2 LPC, p2] twice.
Bind off in pat.
RPC): Sl 4 sts to cn, hold in back, k2, sl 2 Rows 29–36: Rep [Rows 25–28] twice.
Weave in ends. n
purl sts back to LH needle, p2, k2 from cn. Row 37: P2, [k2, p2] twice, 2/2/2 LPC, p2,
Double yarn over (2yo): Wrap yarn [k2, p2] 8 times, 2/2/2 LPC, p2, k2, p2. STITCH KEY
twice around needle; on following row, Row 39: P2, [k2, p2] 3 times, 2/2/2 LPC, K on RS, p on WS
work (k1, p1) into 2yo. p2, [k2, p2] 8 times, 2/2/2 LPC, p2. P on RS, k on WS
Row 40: Rep Row 2. 2/2/2 RPC
2/2/2 LPC
Rep Rows 1–40 for pat.
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RUSTIC ELEMENTS WINTER WOODS CARDIGAN
Make 1 Right Purlwise (M1R-P): Insert (or M1R-P if new st will be a purl st) at
EASY
LH needle from back to front under beginning of right side rows and M1L
horizontal strand between last st (or M1L-P if new st will be a purl st), k1
Sizes worked and next st on LH needle; purl at end of row.
Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large,
into front of resulting loop.
2X-large)
Can also be M1 when used for repeated Back
Instructions are given for smallest size,
incs across a row and directional incs are With larger needles, cast on 104 (110,
with larger sizes in parentheses. When only
not used in the pattern. 122, 134, 146) sts.
1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip 2 sts 1 at a Work in Farrow Rib for 2 inches,
time kwise to RH needle; return sts ending with a WS row.
Finished Measurements to LH needle in turned position and
Chest: 341/2 (371/4, 411/2, 461/4, 501/2) inches
p2tog-tbl—a left-leaning single dec. Shape Body
Length: 343/4 (351/4, 353/4, 36, 37) inches
Dec 1 st each side on next row, then [every
Pattern Stitches 24 rows] 3 times, then [every 26 rows]
Materials Farrow Rib (multiple of 3 sts + 2) twice—92 (98, 110, 122, 134) sts.
• Premier Yarns Deborah Norville
Row 1 (RS): K1, *k2, p1; rep from * to Work even until piece measures
Wool Naturals (worsted
last st, k1. 25 inches, ending with a WS row.
weight; 100% wool; 200
Row 2: P1, *k2, p1; rep from * to last st, p1.
yds/100g per skein): 10 (11, 12, 13, 15)
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat. Shape Raglan
skeins slate #2504
Dec 1 st each side on next row, then
• Size 8 (5mm) 32-inch circular needle
[every RS row] 20 (23, 19, 18, 19) times,
• Size 9 (5.5mm) needles or size needed to Designer’s In order to stay in then [every row] 3 (0, 10, 14, 16) times—
obtain gauge TIP Farrow Rib, use the 44 (50, 50, 56, 62) sts.
• 7 (11/8-inch) buttons visual cue of the
Work 0 (1, 1, 1, 1) row(s) even.
knit stitch column.
That will always be the first Bind off all sts in pat.
Gauge of the 2 knit stitches in the
21 sts and 23 rows = 4 inches/10cm in 3-stitch Farrow Rib repeat. Right Front
Farrow Rib with larger needles. With larger needles, cast on 47 (50, 56,
To save time, take time to check gauge. 62, 68) sts.
2x2 Rib (multiple of 4 sts) Work in Farrow Rib for 2 inches,
Special Abbreviations Row 1 (WS): P3, *k2, p2; rep from * to ending with a WS row.
Double yarn over (2yo): Wrap yarn last st, p1.
twice around needle; on next row, work Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the Shape Body
(p1, p1-tbl) into 2yo. purl sts. Dec 1 st at end of next row, then [every
Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle from Rep Row 2 for pat. 24th row] 3 times, then every 26th row
front to back under horizontal strand twice—41 (44, 50, 56, 62) sts.
between last st worked and next st on LH Pattern Notes Work even until piece measures
needle; knit through back of resulting loop. Raglan cardigan is worked in separate 25 inches, ending with a WS row.
Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle pieces from the bottom up. A deep collar
from back to front under horizontal strand and front bands are worked after back, Shape Raglan & Neck
between last st worked and next st on LH fronts and sleeves are sewn together. Note: Read next section before
needle; knit into front of resulting loop. All pieces end with a multiple of continuing as raglan and neck shaping
Make 1 Left Purlwise (M1L-P): Insert 3 stitches plus 2 selvage stitches. The occur simultaneously.
LH needle from front to back under selvage stitches will be sewn into the Dec 1 st at end of next row, then [every
horizontal strand between last st raglan seams, so that when stitches RS row] 20 (23, 19, 18, 19) times, then
worked and next st on LH needle; purl are picked up for the collar, the Farrow [every row] 3 (0, 10, 14, 16) times.
through back of resulting loop. Rib pattern will be maintained from At the same time, when 22 (22, 22, 25, 28)
the garment. When working body and sts rem, ending with a WS row, bind off 13
raglan shaping, maintain the established (16, 16, 19, 20) sts at neck edge once, then
Designer’s When measuring Farrow Rib (see Designer’s Tip). 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) sts at neck edge twice.
TIP length while Work decreases as follows: K1, ssk at
knitting, make sure beginning of right-side rows and k2tog, Left Front
to measure your k1 at end of row. Work p1, p2tog at With larger needles, cast on 47 (50, 56,
piece held vertically to beginning of wrong-side rows and ssp, 62, 68) sts.
factor in gravity. p1 at end of row. Work in Farrow Rib for 2 inches,
Work increases as follows: K1, M1R ending with a WS row.
81/2 (91/2, 91/2, 103/4, 113/4)" 31/4 (33/4, 33/4, 41/2, 5)" 31/4 (33/4, 33/4, 41/2, 5)"
73/4 (81/4, 83/4, 9, 93/4)"
4 (4, 4, 4, 41/2)"
1"
1"
SLEEVE
3
25"
25"
25"
1
3
2X
Complete Block pat. Armholes should Maintaining Stripe pat, rep Inc row
measure approx 9 (91/2, 10, 101/2, 11) inches. [every 6 rows] 14 (14, 16, 13, 10) times,
and [every 4 rows] 2 (2, 0, 6, 10) times—
Shape Shoulders 79 (81, 85, 91, 95) sts.
Maintaining colors as set, bind off 6 (7, Work even until piece measures 19
8, 9, 10) sts at beg of next 4 rows and (19, 20, 201/2, 201/2) inches, ending with a
6 (7, 8, 8, 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows. WS row.
Cut yarns, then transfer rem 32 (32,
33, 34, 34) sts to holder for back neck. Shape Cap
Continuing in Stripe pat, bind off 4 (4, 5,
Front 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Work as for back until armholes Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then
measure 7 (71/2, 8, 81/2, 83/4) inches, [every RS row] 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) times and
ending with a WS row. [every row] 6 (6, 6, 8, 8) times, ending
with a WS row—47 (47, 49, 49, 51) sts.
Shape Neck Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows
Division row (RS): Maintaining Block and 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) sts at beg of following
pat, k26 (29, 32, 34, 38); join a new ball 2 rows—31 (31, 31, 31, 33) sts.
of A and knit center 16 (16, 17, 18, 18) Bind off rem sts.
30 (32, 36, 38, 40) sts, pm; with B, cast sts, then transfer these sts to holder for
on 30 (33, 35, 38, 41) sts—90 (98, 106, front neck; knit to end of row—26 (29, Finishing
114, 122) sts. 32, 34, 38) sts each side. Block pieces to finished measurements.
Work 6 rows in 2x2 Rib in colors as Working both sides at once, dec 1 st Sew right shoulder seam.
set, ending with a WS row. at each neck edge [every row] 5 times,
Dec row (RS): With B, knit to marker then [every RS row] 3 times—18 (21, 24, Neckband
and dec 1 (1, 0, 1, 0) st(s); with A, knit to 26, 30) sts rem each side for shoulder. With RS facing, using smaller needles
marker and dec 0 (0, 1, 0, 0) st(s); with Work even until armholes measure and A, pick up and knit 82 (82, 86, 90,
B, knit to marker and dec 1 (1, 0, 1, 0) same as for back. 94) sts evenly around neck opening. Do
st(s)—88 (96, 105, 112, 122) sts. Shape shoulders same as for back. not join, work back and forth in rows.
Work in Block pat until piece Beg with Row 2 (WS), work 3 inches in
measures 153/4 (16, 161/4, 161/2, 163/4) Sleeves 2x2 Rib, ending with a WS row.
inches, ending with a WS row. With smaller needles and A, cast on Bind off all sts in rib.
42 (46, 50, 50, 50) sts.
Shape Armholes Work 2 inches in 2x2 Rib, ending with Assembly
Continuing in Block pat, bind off 4 (4, 5, a WS row, and on last row, inc 3 (1, 1, 1, 3) Sew left shoulder seam.
6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows—80 (88, st(s) evenly across—45 (47, 51, 51, 53) sts. Set in sleeves.
95, 100, 110) sts. Change to larger needles and Stripe Sew side and sleeve seams.
Dec 1 st at each end of next row, then pat; work 4 rows even. Fold neckband in half to WS and tack
[every RS row] 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) times—68 Inc row (RS): K2, M1L, knit to last 2 sts, bound-off edge to neckline.
(74, 81, 86, 94) sts. M1R, k2—47 (49, 53, 53, 55) sts. Weave in ends. n
7 (7, 71/4, 71/2, 71/2)" 7 (7, 71/4, 71/2, 71/2)" 7 (7, 7, 7, 71/4)"
3 (3, 3, 3, 31/4)"
1"
253/4 (261/2, 271/4, 28, 283/4)"
191/2 (211/2, 231/2, 25, 27)" 191/2 (211/2, 231/2, 25, 27)" 10 (101/2, 111/2, 111/2, 113/4)"
2X
Twig
D E S I G N B Y L E N A S K VAG E R S O N
F O R A N N I E ’ S S I G N AT U R E D E S I G N S
INTERMEDIATE
Sizes
Woman’s small (medium, large, X-large,
2X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size,
with larger sizes in parentheses. When only
1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Chest: 351/2 (391/2, 421/2, 47, 511/2) inches
Length: 263/4 (273/4, 281/2, 29, 30) inches
Materials
• Crystal Palace Yarns Mini Mochi
(fingering weight; 80% merino
wool/20% nylon; 195 yds/50g
per ball): 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) balls feldspar #116
• Size 8 (5mm) straight and 32-inch or
longer circular needles
• Size 10 (6mm) needles or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
Gauge
17 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches/10cm in
St st with larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
1"
Slant pat, k1.
Continue in pat as established
3
beg armhole and neck shaping, as
they are worked at the same time.
1
Shape Armhole & Neck
1
Next row (WS): Bind off 3 (3, 5,
5, 7) sts, work to end of row. 173/4 (193/4, 211/4, 231/2, 253/4)" 9 (93/4, 101/2, 113/4, 13)" 9 (93/4, 101/2, 113/4, 13)"
Next row: K1, ssk, work to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1—33 (37, 38, 43, 46) sts. 14 14
13 13
Dec 1 st at beg of [every other RS row] 12 12
11 11
11 (11, 12, 12, 13) times and at the same 10 10
time, dec 1 st at end of [every RS row] 3 9 9 STITCH KEY
8 8
(6, 6, 10, 12) times—19 (20, 20, 21, 21) sts. 7 7 K on RS, p on WS
6 6
5 5 P on RS, k on WS
4 4
3 3
Shape Shoulder 2 2
1 1
Work even until armhole measures 101/4
7-st rep 7-st rep
(103/4, 111/4, 111/4, 12) inches.
End S & L Beg S & L
Bind off.
End 2XL Beg 2XL
End M Beg M
Finishing End XL Beg XL
Weave in ends.
Block pieces to measurements. LEFT SLANT CHART RIGHT SLANT CHART
Sew shoulder seams.
Top
It Off
Coverings From Head to Hands
Chromatic
Earflap
Cap
DESIGN BY CARRI HAMMETT
Slip
It On
Headband & Mitts D E S I G N S B Y B R A N DYC E P E C H I L LO F O R L I O N B R A N D YA R N
An easy-to-make
headband and
matching mitts are
so soft and make
the perfect gift!
EASY
Finished Measurements
Circumference: Approx 21 inches
Height: Approx 7 inches
Materials
• Worsted weight yarn
(alpaca/cotton blend):
148 yds
• Size 7 (4.5mm) 16-inch circular
and double-point (set of 4)
needles or size needed to
obtain gauge
• Stitch marker
Gauge
16 sts and 26 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in St st.
13 sts and 26 rnds = 4 inches/10cm in pat.
To save time, take time to check gauge. Work 10 rnds in garter st (purl 1 rnd, Rnd 1: K2tog around to last st, k1—26 sts.
knit 1 rnd). Rnd 2: K2tog around—13 sts.
Special Abbreviation Work in St st (knit every rnd) until cap Rnd 3: [K2tog] 6 times, k1—7 sts.
Drop Stitch (DS): Drop st from needle measures 6 inches. Rnd 4: [K2tog] 3 times, k1—4 sts.
and allow it to unravel to cast-on edge. Next rnd (DS rnd): *K3, DS; rep from * Rnd 5: [K2tog] twice—2 sts.
around—51 sts. Bind off. Weave end through sts to
Skullcap close opening.
Cast on 68 sts; pm and join without Shape Crown
twisting. Note: Change to dpns when sts no longer Finishing
Knit 4 rnds. fit comfortably on circular needle. Block lightly to finished measurements. n
approach to knitting and designing today. of daisies, an impromptu gift from a Knitting
Camp attendee.
My road to the EZ way of knitting was paved other hunting-related designs on the back. I clearly remember knitting one square in a
with a few bumps, false starts and even Although my mother did not knit, creativity nice burgundy wool, and then it was on to
some tears! Of course, I can look back and was encouraged in our home, with crayons, mittens on double-pointed needles! I still
laugh about it now. paints, paper, fabric snips and yarn bits have memories of that poor pathetic start of a
My knitting career began early, at the readily available. Mom arranged knitting mitten with its uneven cuff and thumb gusset
age of 8, when I informed my mother that I lessons, and I began to dream of all the stitches on a safety pin. I never got any further
wanted to learn to knit like Mrs. White. Mrs. wonderful projects I would make. and certainly did not understand what I was
White was a neighbor lady who clothed her Mrs. White was a good teacher, but she doing, so the mitten ended up in the bottom
four rambunctious boys and husband in assumed my knowledge of knitting was of a dresser drawer as I pined away, longing to
bulky cardigans that had big deer heads and more advanced than garter stitch squares. knit the incredible things I imagined.
Between knitting attempts, my French/
German grandmother taught me to crochet
during a week’s stay at her home. I had
never seen her crochet, but she produced
a carved-bone hook and some white wool.
She taught me how to make a chain and
single crochet, and then I was sent on my
way to practice and stay out of trouble.
Little did I know that my grandmother’s
abrupt teaching style would force me to
rely on my own inventiveness, giving me
the confidence and freedom to explore,
untethered to instructions or expectations. I
spent my teenage years crocheting my own
designs, blissfully unaware that patterns even
existed! This time of exploration influenced
my approach to knitting once I got over a
weak moment of being a “blind follower”!
Knitting and “talking knitting” for a whole week? Attending Knitting Camp had been on my bucket In my 20s when I was newly married, I
list for years! I was fortunate enough to attend twice and enjoyed every minute of it!
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Thumb Opening
Designer’s To make hat or K7 with waste yarn, then slip
T I P mittens longer, work these 7 sts back to LH needle;
extra rounds with with working yarns, work Rnd 6
B before beginning as established to end.
decrease rounds. Work [Rnds 7–10] of chart
once, [Rnds 1–10] once,
then [Rnds 1–5] once.
approx 3 inches in diameter. Attach to
Cut A and C.
top of hat.
Note: You may wish to attach pompom
Shape Top
with a double bow instead of a knot so
Rnd 1: Knit.
you can remove it to wash hat.
Rnd 2: *K2tog, k1;
rep from * to end—
Mittens 28 sts.
Rnd 3: Knit.
Hand Rnd 4: *Ssk; rep from *
With B and dpns, cast on 42 sts. Divide
to end—14 sts.
onto 3 needles; pm for beg of rnd and
Rnd 5: *K2tog; rep from
join, being careful not to twist sts.
* to end—7 sts.
Work 1 rnd in 1x1 Rib.
Cut yarn, leaving a
Change to C, work 1 rnd even. Cut B
6-inch tail. Draw tail
and C.
through rem sts twice
Change to A, work 16 rnds even.
and pull firmly to close.
Work [Rnds 1–10] of chart once, then
[Rnds 1–5] once.
Thumb
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Next rnd: Place 14 gusset sts
skein): 2 skeins pomegranate #813
on holder, cast on 2 sts, work
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• Size 5 (3.75mm) double-point
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Continue in 2x2 Rib until
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mitt measures 7 inches.
• Removable stitch markers (2)
Bind off in pat.
• Stitch holder
Thumb
Gauge Divide 14 sts from holder onto
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bringing needle across back of work
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Mitts are worked to fit either hand. Be sure careful not to pull too tight; rep up knit
to place embroidery on opposite sides of column to top. Complete X’s by making
mitts to create left and right mitts. diagonal sts from upper left to lower
right along knit column, working from
Mitts top of mitt down to cuff. Cut yarn.
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among 4 dpns. Pm for beg of rnd and of knit sts from gusset.
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Long-Tail Cast-On Purl (p) Insert the right needle behind the
Make a slip knot on the With yarn in front, left needle and knit into the back of the
right needle. insert the right same stitch.
Place the thumb needle from back to Slip the original stitch off the left needle.
and index finger of front into the next
your left hand between stitch on the left Bar Increase: (purl: pfb)
the yarn ends with the needle. Purl the next stitch
long yarn end over your Wrap the yarn but do not remove
thumb, and the strand counterclockwise the original stitch
from the yarn ball over around the right from the left needle.
your index finger. needle. Insert the right
Close your other fin- Use the right nee- needle behind the left needle and purl
gers over the strands dle to pull the loop into the back of the same stitch.
to hold them against through the stitch Slip the original stitch off the left needle.
your palm. Spread your and to the back.
thumb and index fingers Slide the stitch off Make 1 With Left Twist (M1L)
apart and draw the yarn left needle. Insert the left needle
into a V. from front to back
Place the needle in Bind Off under the strand that
front of the strand Binding Off (knit) runs between the
around your thumb Knit the first two stitch on the right
and bring it under- stitches on the left needle and the stitch
neath this strand. Carry needle. Insert the on the left needle.
the needle over and left needle into the With the right
under the strand on your index finger. first stitch worked on needle, knit into the
Draw the strand through the loop on the right needle, then lift that first stitch back of the loop on
your thumb. Drop the loop from your over the second stitch and off the right the left needle.
thumb and draw up the strand to form a needle. Knit the next stitch and repeat. To make this
stitch on the knitting needle. When one stitch remains on the right increase on the purl
Repeat until you have cast on the num- needle, cut the yarn and draw the tail side, insert left nee-
ber of stitches indicated in the pattern. through the last stitch to fasten off. dle in same manner
and purl into the back of the loop.
Knit (k) Binding Off (purl)
With yarn in back, Purl the first two stitch- Make 1 With Right Twist (M1R)
insert the right needle es on the left needle. Insert the left needle
from front to back Insert the left nee- from back to front
into the next stitch on dle into the first stitch under the strand that
the left needle. worked on the right runs between the
Bring the yarn needle, then lift the first stitch over the sec- stitch on the right
under and over the ond stitch and off the right needle. Purl the needle and the stitch
right needle, wrap- next stitch and repeat. on the left needle.
ping the yarn coun- When one stitch remains on the right With the right
terclockwise around needle, cut the yarn and draw the tail needle, knit into the
the needle. through the last stitch to fasten off. front of the loop on
Use the right nee- the left needle.
dle to pull the loop Increase (inc) To make this
through the stitch. Bar increase (knit: kfb) increase on the purl
Slide the stitch off Knit the next stitch side, insert left nee-
the left needle. but do not remove dle in same manner
the original stitch and purl into the front of the loop.
from the left needle.
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