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14 Books On our bookshelf right now: a Big Girl
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20 Ask Jil Jil Eaton has the answers to your
nagging knitting questions (not to mention a brand new
yarn line).
22 Purls of Wisdom A novice stitcher travels the
path of knitting enlightenment, meeting actress/instructor/
sage Karen Allen along the way. By Jenny Halper
26 What My Mother Taught Me When it
comes to knitting advice, Mom often does know best.
28 Creative Workshop: Finishing Touches
Our shape-a-shell game is easy to win. Just a few
simple steps and you’ll be picking up neck and armhole
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31 Editor’s Letter
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32 Time Together Autumn’s the season
for making knitwear a family affair. Plus: Our hat
and mitten workshop.
42 Bag It! Need a new tote to keep up with
your 24/7 lifestyle? We’ve got seven of them.
'tit work
44 Christine Alt This trailblazing super-
model is a true knitting fan. One look at these
figure-flattering pieces and you’ll know why.
50 Four Ways With a Rectangle
When it comes to accessories, the most basic
shape in knitting is also the most versatile.
^larvi call of the cowl
54 Color Play A full-size afghan makes the
perfect canvas for your favorite color combos.
58 Kitchen Classics in Cozy Colors
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By Faith Hale
NEEDLE SAVER
After thousands of stitches, even the most
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show signs of wear. Shrug off splinters,
snags and scratches with Stix Fix, a repair
kit complete with beeswax filler, sandpaper
and a buffing cloth to make your needles
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PATTERN ATTRACTION
Designed by a knitter tired of
losing her place in complicated
patterns and charts, these ribbon-
covered magnetic place holders
come three to a set (short, medium
and long) and in your choice of
ten eye-catching designs. A clever
addition to your knitter’s stash.
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WISH EWE WERE HERE
Known for her vibrant use of color,
knitwear designer and illustrator
Kristin Nicholas lends her unique
visual sensibility to this set of ten
postcards (two each of five designs).
Take them with you on your next
knitting-themed vacation, or hang
them in your work space for project
inspiration.
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CASE CLOSED
Don’t your straight needles deserve a belter—
and cuter—mode of transport than a rubber
band? With room for several pairs but still sleek
enough to slip into your bag. this Namaste
pouch with kiss-lock clasp comes in six snazzy
colors and stows needles up to 14" long. For a
list of retailers, go to	i.
PACKING PRETTY
Functional and stylish. Della Q’s newest
knitting bag holds double the amount of
most travel knitting bags. Two zippered
pockets fit all the notions needed for most
single projects. The shimmery pastel
Stripes contrast beautifully with the rugged
padded strap and utilitarian closure clips.
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KNITTING MINDS
Best-selling novelisl/knilting afficionado Debbie
Macomber, known for her popular Blossom Street
series, now has her own knitting club, pattern
booklets, and line of knitting accessories that include
everything an organized knitter needs. She is do-
nating 100 percent of the proceeds to World Vision,
a child welfare organization, and other knitting
charities. See more at
PIN-UP GIRL
You spent countless hours on that lacy shawl. Why
settle for a bland clasp? Do your work proud with
a gorgeous glass-bead-adomed pin from White Lies
Designs, in either hand-carved bone or painted
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DOUBLETROUBLE
New on the sock front is Flat Feet, an innovative product
that adds a twist to an age-old technique. Two panels of
hand-painted merino/nylon (enough for one pair of
socks) unravel as you knit, revealing their patterning as
the "blanks" empty onto your needles: no two blanks are
exactly alike. Choose from three palettes in three grada-
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GIVE A HAND
Looking to add polish and
stability to your knit bags?
Instead of hand-knit straps that
can stretch out of shape, try
sturdy acrylic handles. Crystal
Palace Yarns has more than
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Our Holiday 2007 feature article
on British designer Alan Dart
("Divine Detail.” page 16) drew
tons of reader queries about
pattern availability. We’re happy
to report that the British magazine
Simply Knitting has made avail-
able a new bookazine called
Irresistible Gifts to Knit, a com-
pilation of Dart’s most popular
designs from the magazine, in-
cluding Farmyard Frolics. Noah's Ark and the much-in-demand
Yuletide Gnomes. To order, visit www.simplyknitting.co.uk and
type "Irresistible Gifts to Knit" in the search box. Scroll down
to the title, then follow ordering instructions. Individual Dart
patterns, including the "Initial Imps" pixies pictured in our arti-
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BOND AID
Dealing with a loved one's deployment is difficult enough for
military families. Throw in an impending birth during that
prolonged stretch away from home and the emotional factor
ratchets up immeasurably.
Spearheaded by Lisa Akers, owner of the Denver-based knit-
ting company Be Still and Knit. Blankets for Deployed Daddies
sends volunteer-knit baby blankets to deployed dads-to-be, who
sleep with the blankets for two weeks, transferring their scent to
the 14-by-20-inch rectangle. After birth, the blanket is given
to the newborn, who picks up the dad's scent and is able to use
an acute sense of smell to distance-bond with a far-away father.
Akers, a rocket scientist in her previous career, got the idea after
watching her own infant son react strongly to scent. "Being con-
nected with the military through the aerospace industry, hav-
ing friends who arc deployed right now and having my own son
be so dependent on smell—he slept with one of my shirts for the
first six months—this seemed like a nice way to give back.”
Six months after its July 2007 debut. Blankets for Deployed
Daddies sent out its two hundredth blanket. Akers has forty-
five volunteer knitters around the world—in England. Austral-
ia. Germany—on and off military bases, stitching the blanket,
which sports a hugs-and-kisses X-0 scheme and simple
cabling. (A home-ec teacher in New Jersey even has her class
working on blankets.) The program has recently expanded its
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BY CHERYL KREMENTZ
Emily Kizer (left) at Twisted with
friend Jessica Squire.
Across China, a deplorable farming
practice is putting the lives of thousands
upon thousands of moon bears in jeop-
ardy on a daily basis. Half a world
away, knitters in Portland. Oregon, are
stitching to aid ursine rescue efforts.
To date, the Hong Kong-based
Animals Asia Foundation has rescued
247 bears from Chinese farms, where the imprisoned animals
arc harvested for their bile and gall bladders, pricey compo-
nents of traditional Chinese medicine. When a moon bear is
liberated from one of these farms, it immediately undergoes
surgery, and during the medical procedure, the animal's paws
need to be kept warm. Oversize mittens do the trick. And
that's where the knitters come in.
Oregon Zoo zookeeper Amy I lash heard of the bears' plight
and shared it with her colleagues, one of whom called Emily
Kizer, co-owner of the Portland LYS Twisted, asking if she could
write up a pattern for a bear mitten. “I thought it was a prank
call at first." says Kizer, "but then I went to Animals Asia's web-
site [animalsasia.org] and saw how serious the situation is." The
avowed animal lover went home that night with nothing but
bear-paw dimensions and worked out a schematic for a massive
mitten (18 inches in length, with a circumference of 7 inches
at its widest point). "It's a basic mitten expanded, the same
idea as a sock without a heel." Kizer explains. And bears need
a double pair, "a quad." Kizer calls them. Hardy acrylics that
stand up to machine washing and drying work best, and Kizer
thinks it’s an ideal stash-reduction project because "the mittens
don't have to match: you can use 10 different colors and the
bears won't care." I For the pattern and delivery information, visit
twistedpdx.com/bear-mittens.]
Zookeeper Hash is pleased with the groundswell of support
for and local press coverage of the endeavor—in just two months
she has received thirty-plus mittens. "It just exploded." she says.
She's scheduled knitting circles
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in front of the bear exhibit
during the zoo’s annual Bear
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to Malaysian sun bears, black
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which mitten kits including
pattern and yarn were passed
out to zoo goers. "It’s a great
way to get people to listen
and bring attention to what's
happening in China." Hash
says. "Unless things change
for the better, we may just
be knitting forever."
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BY CHERYL KREMENTZ
Civic leaders and artists are cozying up to an idea rooted
firmly in community. Festooning trees with swaths of
knitting isn't new—the Houston-based knitting-graffiti
group Knitta and Ohio artist/crocheter Carol Hummel
have both gained notoriety attaching fibery bits to
bark—but if two recent attention-getting installations
are any indication, the knitted tree cozy as public state-
ment is a concept whose time has come.
Exhibit A: The Knit Knot Tree. Yellow Springs, Ohio
Corinne Bayraktaroglu and Nancy Mellon, board members of
the lively Yellow Springs Art Council, were researching street-
scene art projects when they came across the work of Knitta.
Duly inspired, they attached pieces of Mellon's spare knitting to
the Bartlett pear tree she calls a ‘’beloved" Yellow Springs land-
mark. A fellow council board member dubbed it the Knot Knit
Tree. Bayraktaroglu and Mellon (who liked the name better
flipped) fell the trunk was still a bit underdressed, and in Feb-
ruary. says the former, they "started going crazy with needles."
As the pair affixed piece after colorful piece, the community
got in on the action. "People would pass the tree, screech to a
stop and come racing with their knitting still on the needles,
wanting to add to it," says Mellon. “Or we would come the next
day and find that someone had attached new knitting over-
night." Kids learned to knit baskets, hang-
ing them on the Knit Knot's branches:
generous types left presents in its nooks. A
betrothed couple even tied the knot under
the Knit Knot, in the rain, with Mellon
holding the umbrella and Bayraktaroglu
snapping the wedding pictures. After
three months the installation came down,
on Arbor Day. before summer's heat over-
took sweater weather.
"People love the tree: it resonates.”
says Mellon. “You'd see this blaze of color
way down the street." Just because the
Knit Knot Tree has shed its clothing does
not mean the legend won't live on: Several
pieces have been left intact in its branches,
and the main rectangles have been, says
Mellon (shown right), "redistributed" onto
"textile totems." fiber-covered utility poles
throughout town. "It went beyond the
visual and became very interactive," Bay-
raktaroglu says of the tree. “It was such
a cheerful, fun thing to do. I’m having tree
withdrawal, and so is the rest of the town."
Exhibit В: The 2008 Tree Cozy Project,
Columbus. Indiana
The Columbus Area Arts Council tends to
get the community involved in its initiatives,
says executive director Warren Baumgart.
But he wasn't prepared for the embrace its
Tree Cozy Project engendered. Early this year,
the council invited knitters and crocheters to
create textile cozies for the trees that line
Columbus’s main drag. "Our goal was fifteen
trees." says Baumgart. “We ended up with
thirty-three. It’s just amazing."
Though Baumgart’s not a knitter him-
self. he was taken with the idea of subversive
urban knitting. "These trees are a signature
in our downtown, and our knitting store.
Cottage Knits, is always busy." he says. "1
thought this was a quirky way to engage
people who maybe never thought of them-
selves as artists."
fhe council assigned specific trees to
teams of stitchers. Entrants were given
five weeks to complete their 30-inch-high.
5-foot-wide rectangles and could choose
any theme that struck their fancy. By the end of the six-week
installation. 4,100 residents had logged on to the council's
website to cast a vote for their favorite tree.
A junior high school teacher and her students rendered
a Wizard of Oz tree, complete with knit-in twisters, rainbow,
poppy fields and. at the top. the Emerald City. The "Take a
Hat. Give a Hat" allowed passersby to safety-pin knit hats on
and olT. Other entries included geometries, plenty of pa-
triotism. a happy snowman (top) and dangling sleeves ready
for someone to insert his arms and give the tree a hug. And
the champ. "Bloomin' Pun" (bottom), was a 3-D extrava-
ganza of butterflies, bugs, birds’ nests and other natural de-
lights created by a six-woman knitting group who donated
their charity-earmarked S1.000 winnings to Columbus’s food
bank. The installation now dresses up a story tree at Kids-
commons. the town's children’s museum.
This being the inaugural year of the project, Baumgart was
expecting the trees to encounter some degree of vandalism
and weather-beating: but. he notes, despite the teenage skate-
boarders and dog walkers who frequent the street, none oc-
curred. "We encouraged the use of synthetic materials" to stand
up to the elements, he says. After a rainfall, "as the sun came
out and the wind blew, the fabric Huffed up again. All in all. after
six weeks on the trees [from February through April], things
were looking pretty good." Good enough that Baumgart and his
team are already planning the 2009 Tree Cozy extravaganza.
Next year he anticipates expanding to fifty trees and telescoping
the production period from five weeks down to two or three.
"Downtown can be drab in wintertime, and we have con-
struction going on that makes it less attractive," Baumgart con-
tinues. “We heard from the visitor’s center that the tree cozies
enticed passersby to get out of their cars and stroll down the
street. That’s just wonderful." See more at arteincolumbus.org.
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By Claire Crompton
David & Charles, $19.99
The concept: Accent-
uating is the ultimate
positive.
Math check: Thirty hats,
scarves, throws and mitts,
most of which have at
least two "New Yarn. New
Look” variations illustrat-
ed by full-color sketches.
Newbie-friendly? Very
much so. The first three
patterns, in fact, are
garter-stitch scarves that
rely on the luxe yarns to
do the proverbial talking.
Wardrobe builders:
Wardrobe en hancers
Knitting
New
Scarves
By Lynne Barr
STC Craft,
$21.95
 The concept: No matter
how many miles of scarf
you've logged in your knitting
lifetime, we’re pretty sure
you’ve never made ones quite
like these.
I Math check: Twenty-seven
innovative wraps represent
the neck's next wave.
Newbie-friendly? With
its wealth of inventive spatial
techniques (just a few are
listed in "Technical tricks."
below), this book caters
to the intrepid intermediate
and beyond.
В Attractive alliteration:
Wedges, waves, weaves: flaps.
I More Big Girl Knits
By Jillian Moreno and Amy R. Singer
Potter Craft, $30
В The concept: A Botticelli bod can carry color and texture with
aplomb if a knitter knows the right tricks. (If you don’t, look no
further than this book for guidance.)
В Math check: Twenty-five sweaters, socks, shawls and shoulder-
baring tops proportioned to flatter ample attributes.
И Newbie-friendly? The majority of projects stand squarely in the intermediate
camp. But even the newest knitter is bound to get bored stitching stockinette
swaths, so pick a fave and get bold.
В Wardrobe builders: The gorgeous chocolate-brown Bohus yoke cardigan and no-
fold. no-gap mock wrap pullover belong in every woman's wardrobe, plus size or not.
fl Vertical’s a go: Spectacular vertical panels of cabling (the gotta-knit Susie hoodie), zigzag bobbles
(Peapod Aran), mosaic slip stitch (Pastille) and knit/purl squiggles (Twisted) lengthen with intent.
В Oh, В-have: As in the first Big Girl Knits. Moreno and Singer peg the patterns to a woman’s
prominent feature—belly, butt or boobs. A stellar belly example is the Cable Lace cardi. with an
Empire-inspired cable/lace inset that Hows below just so.
В Can you see it? Yep. on models who prove you don’t have to starve yourself to be beautiful.
(. Technical tricks: Chevrons, sleeking, intarsia.
folds, flanges: pockets, puck-
ers. pearls—if Barr dreamed
it, she found a way to shape it.
I Optical nerve: Shadow
knitting and intarsia zigzags
slyly give flat fabric dimension.
Collared: The best part of
shawl-collared garments is
the shawl collar, which is pre-
sented here sans body, to be
worn either traditionally or
with one of its elongated side
pieces saucily thrown over
the opposite shoulder.
5 Can you see it? The still-life
photos do justice to the art-
istry of the finished pieces.
Technical tricks: Short-row
pleating. 3-1) crisscross stitch-
ing. ribbing via knitting and
purling on separate needles.
Closely Knit
By Hannah Fettig
North Light Books,
$22.99
В The concept: Summed
up by the subtitle:
"Handmade Gifts for
the Ones You Love."
В Math check: Six cate-
gories of significants—mothers, daughters,
sisters, men. wee ones and friends -each get
five to six present-able options.
В Newbie-friendly? Sure, but your giftee might
not believe how easy it was to piece together,
say. the felted patchwork bath mat with bird
appliques. (If you can knit stockinette, run a
washing machine and sew patches, you’re good.)
Wardrobe builders: If your guy's a no-frills
dresser, he’ll appreciate the basic crew neck.
is more like it. With
accessories for all seasons. p
this bible aims to accom-
modate your whims.
 The space is lace: A
lilting lilac shawl is worked (
in DK-weight yarn on
size 1 3s, transforming the
rage right now. Crompton's
dense bramble stitch (KI.
1’1. KI in the same stitch)
into airy openwork.
Bold-faced headliner:
A denim-yarn newsboy
cap is knit in wedges
and assembled with the
seams on the outside for
a studied frayed look.
Hand it over: Cabled
wrist warmers arc the
ribbed version is done in a
comfy-chic cashmere blend,
with the cable coyly off-cen-
tered over the index finger.
Can you see it? In
full-page shots as well as
zooms and swatches.
3 Technical tricks:
P Mog. Ml increases,
mitered squares.
rustic vest and ribbed scarf, done simply here in
superb fibers.
Photo finish: A ribbon-hung picture frame
knit in the round, with decorative
decreases shaping every corner, turns
family photos into family heirlooms.
В Wall done: Speaking of heir-
looms. a seed-stitch-bordered blanket
blooms into a treasured keepsake
when you embellish it with an I-cord
"tree of love" and embroider on the date of a
happy occasion.
I Tick-tock, party’s starting: Need a gift in a jiff?
The projects arc rated by hourglasses repre-
senting the necessary time commitment, making
it easy to know what will fly off the needles.
' Can you see it? There’s a nice homeyness to
the photographs.
Technical tricks: Kitchener stitch, button
covers, set-in sleeves.
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By Betty Barnden
St. Martin’s Press, $27.95
 The concept: A soup-to-nuts overview of just about
everything you need to know to knit.
. : Math check: Two hundred tips, but so many of those
beget additional advice, you'll actually find scores more.
	Newbie-friendly? Absolutely. The most basic ground—from understanding
needles to buying yam and reading a pattern to casting on—is covered well.
	Wardrobe builders: Not in terms of patterns, since there aren't any.
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Last year I bought a pattern and yam for a rather complex Fair Isle
sweater. It’s still in the bag it came in. Every time I think about
beginning, I reel at the thought of working with all those bobbins.
Do you have any tips that will give me courage?
Frederika Gemmer, San Francisco, CA
I've met many knitters who are capable of accomplishing
every imaginable stitch pattern yet wilt when it comes to
colorwork such as intarsia or Fair Isle. The key to successful
colorwork is carrying the unused yarn on the back of the
garment with the correct tension. To do this, we use bobbins
to prevent tangling and to keep the carries neat on the
wrong side. Below are few examples.
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1.	Clothespin bobbin: This improvised bobbin (shown top left) is easy io make. Tape end
of yarn io one of the clothespin legs before wrapping to ensure it doesn’t unravel.
2.	Bryson EZ-BOB: Perfect for doling out small lengths of yarn: it's especially helpful if
you’re using many different colors in one row because it prevents tangling.
3.	Susan Bates Yarn Bob: This excellent multipurpose bobbin comes in a pack of ten.
Extrasturdy. it works best with worsted- and heavicr-weight yarns.
4.	Clover Knitting Bobbin: Lightweight and small, this bobbin won't weigh down your
knitting even when you’re working with finer yarns.
5.	Susan Bates Yarn Bob Bulky Knit: This oversized bobbin holds bulky and/or
longer lengths of yarn.
My grandmother once mentioned a way to wrap yam around your
fingers to make a bobbin that will allow yarn to slide out easily.
Can you tell me how? Susan Kingsly, Glens Falls, NY
Wrap the yarn around and between your index and middle lingers, then down and
around your ring and pinkie fingers. Keep wrapping
as if making figure eights. Cut the yarn when you have
the desired amount, leaving a tail about 10'72 5.5cm
long. Take the "bobbin" off your fingers, wrap the tail
around the middle and lie a knot. You will now be able
to pull the untied end from the bobbin. This method is
particularly good for intarsia work that requires only a
small amount of contrasting yarn, such as polka dots.
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The author shows off her first project
When I tell my friend Matt I'll be "exploring
the yogic aspects of knitting." he asks. “Isn't
that dangerous?"
So begins my journey from Boston to the
Kripalu Center in Lenox. Massachusetts, my
toiletries bag scrubbed free of toothpaste
and refilled with skeins of yarn. It is a Friday
in February, and yoga mats and snowshoes
crowd the center's carpeted foyer. Pajama-
clad women, calmed by days or weeks or
months of yoga, sink into sofas, absorbing a
purplish view of the Berkshire Mountains.
New lodgers click their credit cards on
the front desk. Л girl darts past me. guiltily
cradling two liters of Diet Coke, which I'm
definitely craving. Everyone crowds around
a bulletin board: We can learn The Way of
“Karen is
the sort of
teacher who
gives hugs as
she graciously
signs an
autograph for
the uncle of
an apologetic
student.”
the Peaceful Warrior: we can practice
Yoga to Beat the Blues: we can take The
Joy of Knitting with Karen Allen, which
was called The Yoga of Knitting until
participants thought they would be hold-
ing tree pose with sharp knitting needles
pointed every which way. "Raiders of the
Lost Ark!" someone whispers, staring at
Allen's picture. "Karen Allen, the actress?"
one of my new roommates asks.
For years 1 had wanted to both visit
Kripalu and learn how to knit, but never
enough to actually do either. It wasn't
until I'd already signed up for this trip that I
read the not-so-fme print: All participants
should have strong basic knitting skills
knitting, purling, casting on, casting off. I
had two weeks to learn. My friend Anne
offered her knitting books as guides and her
apartment as practice space. I struggled
for forty-five minutes over slipknots, initial-
ly cast on backwards, and finally, clumsily
knit a stitch. I planned on making coasters
(my mom hates
mug rings) and was
really looking forward
to giving gifts that
weren't edible.
Now. five hours
and one yoga class
after arriving. I file
into Kripalu's Sunrise
Room with fifty
other students. One
woman had taken the
workshop the previ-
ous November, after
knitting for three
weeks, and says she
spent the weekend
in tears. Another
woman says some-
thing about a yarn orgasm. The woman
sitting in front of me whips out a picture
of a motorcycle her friend completely
knit over: a heap of metal covered with a
spider web of pastel pink and purple.
"Can she still ride it?" I ask. Everyone
laughs. I'm honestly not trying to be funny.
"What a group!" Karen Allen exclaims.
Her arms are spread wide as if she's trying
to embrace us all. This weekend is about
knitting—knitting! Iler face lights up at the
word. Knitting can be yogic. Karen explains,
if you remember to keep your shoulders
open and your breathing free. She launches
into a speech about the technique we'll
learn this weekend—intarsia—which, she
explains, involves creating our own patterns
the way a painter creates a painting or a
writer writes a story. This is exciting—I
know how to write a story! But then I real-
ize you can't revise a scarf quite as easily.
"All you really need to know is knit. purl,
cast on and cast off.” Karen says.
I settle next to Kristy, a sixth-grade
teacher who is seven months' pregnant
and peacefully glowing: she takes one look
at my tangles and says she has never seen
anyone knit that way. We start by graphing
the number of stitches per row. The idea
is to knit five stitches of blue, tie on green
yarn, knit four stitches, tie on silver yarn,
knit three stitches and so on. A pattern
should emerge from your knit/purl rows,
unless you're me and you end up with
giant holes.
"Where’s your purl row?" Karen
smiles warmly, crouching in the center of
our circle.
"Right there?"
“Let me take a look at that." I hand her
my needles.
"This looks like garter stitch, and for
intarsia you really need stockinette..." She
hands my needles back. "Let me watch
you purl a row."
You know those really embarrassing
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and then tells you your zipper is.
and you realize you’ve been
walking around with a wide-open
fly since 8 л.м.?
I purl a row.
"Гт not sure what you're
doing," Karen says.
“I was just saying. I've never
seen anyone knit like that before."
Kristy says. Karen nods.
“Why don’t you start over?
Knit a row. purl a row. and when
you’re ready, call me and I’ll
come help you."
Kristy explains that purling is just knitting in reverse:
the needle diving in front of. rather than behind, the yarn.
Everything unravels. Karen smiles at me as though I’m
a cute but slow poodle.
"How's my girl doing?”
"I'm approaching understanding." (I'm actually nowhere
near it.)
"Those stitches are a little tight."
"I'm a tense knitter."
Karen laughs. “That still doesn't look like a purl row. honey."
I knit during lunch break: Karen helps. I knit in the lounge
next to a professional card reader murmuring in hushed tones
about life lines. I knit at the dinner table over grilled tilapia
and carrot ginger soup. As Kristy talks about Ayurvedic body
types. I think about yoga straps and blocks and wonder if it is
possible to modify a purl stitch. Then it makes sense: Dive in
front of the needle, loop around. I knit till midnight, which at
Kripalu feels like 4 л.м. My Diet Coke craving is magically gone.
The next morning, works-in-progress arc showcased. A few
sparse knit-purl rows hang from my needles. My classmates
have knit scarves with purple circles, silver squares, fuchsia
flying geese. Karen peers through her glasses, breathing Wow."
She is inspired by the mundane: tiles in a bathroom, stones in
a garden. She just wants to “run home and knit them!"
"You are a mystic." someone says.
"I'm still a little confused about a square knot," I say.
At this point she has to hate me. But she doesn't. Karen
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Starman"), even as I show her the flimsy evidence of my
purling ability, babbling about how 1'11 be a halfway decent
knitter the next time she teaches the class. She laughs.
Weekend over. I hitch a ride home with a nurse named
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"I learned to love knitting from my grand-
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Grandma was always busy working with
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Today you can find me happily doing the
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to learn on my own. She instilled in me
a desire to seek out that knowledge in-
dependently. Little did I know then what
a great example that would set for life.
Thanks, Mom." —Lily Chin, Designer
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own knitting: there is no ‘wrong’ in knit-
ting: knitting is a pleasure—don't lake it
too seriously." —Meg Swansen, Designer
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the window and off jumps Jack.' Every
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I share the same rhyme." —Tanis Gray,
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“My advice, which I learned from my own
daughter, is to be brave. Explore outside the
rules, and don't ever be afraid to try some-
thing new or to make mistakes. You never
know where they will lead you. After all.
it's only knitting. You can always rip out."
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Does the instruction “work both sides at once” have you stumped? In the latest
installment of our designer series, we’ll show you how easy it is to shape a neck, pick
up stitches around a shaped edge and seam pieces together for a flawless finish.
Shaping a Neck
Picking up Stitches
To begin the center bind-off, simply start
knitting the first stitch to be bound off with
a second ball of yarn, as shown.
After binding off, work to end of row with the
new ball. Working both sides at once ensures
each side has the same number of rows.
Insert needle into center “V” of a stitch
along a horizontal edge, or one stitch in
from the edge on vertical rows.
Binding off stitches at each neck edge can
be worked only at the beginning of a row
and so must be worked from the WS for the
left half, as shown.
Shown here is a finished neck after the
shoulders are sewn. Note the small notch
at the first bind-off.
Working into the stitch below the bind-off
hides the notch (shown in Step 4). Be sure
to skip one row every now and then to keep
the edge from flaring.
Seaming a Shoulder
2
Use the Three-Needle Bind-Off when
shoulder stitches are placed on a holder
and not bound off. With RS of pieces
facing, insert a third needle into the first
stitch on each needle. Knit these 2 stitches
together and slip them off the needles.
*Knit the next 2 stitches together as
in Step 1. Slip the first stitch on the third
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If the shoulder stitches have been bound
off, join the seams stitch for stitch using a
yarn needle as follows: Insert the needle
under a stitch inside the bound-off edge of
one side and the under the corresponding
stitch on the other side.
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From the editor
I write this letter in May. the month dedicated to mothers. Our feature
"What My Mother Taught Me" (page 26) got me thinking about
something designer Robyn Chachula pointed out: "...Craftiness some-
times skips a generation." That is the case in my own family. My mom
wanted nothing to do with knitting or crocheting, even though her
mother was an expert. Many years after learning how to knit from
my grandmother and choosing a career in this industry, I taught my
mother to crochet, and I now have wonderful afghans made by her
to cherish and pass along to my own daughter.
We are very pleased to have Christine Alt on our cover. She is a
wonderful spokeswoman for the plus-size community and as lovely
in person as she is in her photographs. She was very instrumental in
choosing the colors and styles of the garments she is modeling (page
44). and they all suit her perfectly. /X special thanks to her mother,
Muriel, who patiently spent a long day at the studio (knitting, of
course!) while wailing for her photo to be taken.
I was so excited to learn that our entire knitting department plans
to make our “staff pick" sweaters (pages 34 and 35, and modeled
by me at left). We’ve all chosen different colors and styles to fit our
individual tastes, which was my idea when I conceived this story:
taking a basic silhouette and customizing the details to your liking.
I encourage all of you to share your knitting and crochet
knowledge with those around you. Together, we'll ensure that our
love of needlecraft no longer skips a generation.
: It is with great sadness (hat I announce the pnssinjj
of Pal Chew, owner and CEO of Classic Elite Yarns,
: Д mother, grandmother, industry leader and friend,
she will he great hi missed.
iters. Grandmas
passion for the things
is the fies that bind.
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and grandkids. Sharing s
that endure strengthe:
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROSE CALu\hAN, HA}RANf) MAKEUP

If you love knitting, chances
are they will too. Reel
them in when they're young:
You’ll not only give them
the gift of a lifetime hobby;
you’ll ensure an unbroken
line of knitters for gener-
ations to come. What better
way to profess your love
of family and craft than with
our collection of knits
designed for your entire tiibe?
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3 V-NECK CARDIGAN
A classic stockinette V-neck with
three-quarter sleeves gets its
texture from garter stitching at the
button band and its polish from
a subtle border of single crochet.
DESIGNER: Cheryl Murray
YARN: LOFT CLASSIC by Zitron/
Skacel Collection
KNIT TIP: Want to de-truncate the
trunk of this moderately cropped
top? Knit the back to the length you
desire, making note of how many
extra rows you worked so you can
match the fronts exactly.
TO SIZE
PICK!
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4 COLLARED CARDIGAN
A reworking of the basic sweater
shown opposite, this swingy fly-
away cardi has a foldover collar,
longer sleeves and three buttons
at the bodice.
DESIGNER: Cheryl Murray
YARN: LOFT CLASSIC by Zitron/
Skacel Collection
KNIT TIP: Do you knit a gauge
swatch before you start a new
project? Fit is important for these
sweaters, so if you’ve been winging
it, it’s time to get back on gauge.
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5, 6 TOODIE VESTS
Mother/daughter hooded vests
are knit identically, right down to
the generous hood, contrast trim
and buttoned placket.
DESIGNER: Betsy Westman
YARN: NORTH POLE (body)
and RICCIOLO (trim) from Filatura
Di Crosa/Tahki»Stacy Charles
KNIT TIP: Customize the “icing,"
so to speak, and decide which to
trim—the hood, the pockets,
the armholes, the hemline or any
combination thereof.F
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The ultimate layering
accessory, a traditional
ribbed-edge V-neck
vest stays crisp in ou
courant sour apple.
DESIGNER: Elena Malo
YARN: Aslan Trends’
DELCERRO
KNIT TIP: Don’t stint
on the number of stitches
you pick up around the
armholes and neckline:
If you take fewer than
advised, you may have
trouble getting into the
garment.
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Wise in-vest-ments stand the test of time.
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8 COWL-NECK VEST
A lavish cowl spills over the neckline
of this tunic-length vest, a longer,
lusher take on the more businesslike
V-neck version.
DESIGNER: Elena Malo
YARN: Plymouth Yarn’s GALWAY
WORSTED
KNIT TIP: Roll with it: Don’t fight
stockinette’s inevitable rolling
quality; let the cowl curt naturally.
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9 BABY BLANKET Q
A tricolor pinwheel blanket is
formed with six triangles of
garter stitch whose points meet
at the center. Sew them to-
gether and encircle the whole
with single crochet.
DESIGNER: Margaux Pena
YARN: BELLA DK by
Universal Yarn
KNIT TIP: Round baby blankets,
a fave among knitting bloggers
these days, are rarely this ele-
mental: Pop a triangle into your
craft bag and work it on the go.

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10 WOMAN’S SOCKS
Knit top-down with an increased
gusset heel and star toe, this
“mom” sock gussies itself up
with a self-patterning yarn.
DESIGNER: Wendy Johnson
YARN: COTTON COLOR by
Regia/Westminster Fibers
KNIT TIP: The star toe doesn’t
require any fancy finishing:
Stitches are simply segmented
into decreasing sections through
which the yarn is drawn tightly
when the knitting is done.

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these tiny top-down star-toe
toasters feature exactly the same
construction-just much less of it.
Wendy Johnson
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12 HATAND MITTEN SET
Bright and breezy yet seriously
warming, these picot-edged hat-
and-mitten duos can be striped
and embellished in your choice of
colors and embroidery.
DESIGNER: Jil Eaton
YARN: MINNOWMERINO SUPER-
WASH from the Jil Eaton Collection/
Classic Elite Yarns
KNIT Tift Tag-team the mittens in
a mini knitting circle: You stitch one
and give the other to your tween
or teen knitter. There’s nothing like
bonding over knitted must-haves.
4-*?
Working a hat from the top down is the
way to go for difficult-to-fit heads. Just work
increase rows until you reach the desired
size, i) Make a 4-st l-cord using 2 dpns
fortop nub (see background photo above).
2) Divide 8 sts evenly over 4 dpns for
knitting in the round. 3) Increasing in the
last stitch of every needle makes increase
placement easy to remember and creates
a visually interesting spiral.
Place French knots randomly on the blue
set and as part of the stripe pattern on the
green set. 1) Bring yarn from back to front
and wrap it twice around tapestry needle,
holding yam taut 2) Reinsert needle close
to where the yarn emerged and pull the
yam through to the wrong side, holding
the knot in place with your finger.
Make flowers around the French knots.
1) Bring yarn up through back, close
to the French knot. Reinsert needle into
same place, then bring it up again from
the back, about a half-inch away. Wrap
the yarn around the needle to form a loop.
2) Pull yarn through. Insert needle above
loop, securing it. Working the same way,
make 2 огз more petals for flowers.
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You’ll ne^J:
•	Yarn in three
complementary colors
•	Set of 5 double-pointed
needles to work
the decreases evenly
•	Stitch marker
and holder or a small
length of yam
•	Tapestry needle
Both hat and mittens are sized for Child’s (Woman's).
MATERIALS
MinnowMehno Superwash from the Jil Eaton Collection/Classic Elite
Yarns, 13/4oz/50g skeins, each approx 77yd/70m (extrafine merino wool)
• 2 skeins in #4747 bluette (MC) or #4735 chartreuse (MC)
• 1 skein each in #4735 chartreuse (A) or #4747 bluette (A) and
#4720 aqua (B)
•	One set (5) size 7 (4.5mm) dpns OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
•	Stitch marker and holder
MEASUREMENTS
•	Circumference 17% (21)745 (53)cm
GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rnds to 4710cm over St st using size 7 (4.5mm)
needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
TOP OF HAT
With 2 dpn and MC. cast on 4 sts. Work l-cord as foil: Row 1 (RS) K4.
’Do not turn work. Slide sts to other end of needle to work next row
from RS and k4; rep from ’ for 4 rows.
BODY
Next row Inc 1 st in each st—8 sts. Divide sts evenly over 4 dpn (2 sts
on each needle). Join, placing marker for beg of rnd, and work in rnds
of St st (k every rnd), inc 1 st at end of every needle every md (there-
fore 4 sts inc'd every rnd) until there are 88 (104) sts. or
22 (26) sts on each needle. (Note To make hat smaller
O’ larger, work a multiple of 4 fewer or 4 more increases.)
For turning ridge, p 4 rnds. (Note For green version.
work the body in stripes as foil: *3 rnds MC, 2 rnds A;
rep from ’ (5 rnds) for stripe pat.) Cont in St st with MC
only or in stripe pat, for 2/г (3)76.5 (7.5)cm. or desired
depth. Picot rnd ’K2tog. yo: rep from * around. Cont
in St st with MC only for 172.5cm. Bind off.
Embroidery: For stnped version, work French knots
with В in center of MC stripe in every 6th st and alter-
nating placement on 2nd stripe (see photo). For solid
version, make French knots with В randomly and work lazy daisy
flower petals around some of the knots (see photo).
FINISHING
Fold bound-off edge to inside at picot rnd and sew in place.
MITTENS
•Vith MC. cast on 32 (40) sts and divide evenly over 4 dpn. Work in St
st for 4 rnds. Picot rnd ‘К21од, yo: rep from * around. Cont in St st for
r-f? (3)74 (7.5)cm. (Note For green version, work the cuff in stnpes as
foil: ’3 mds MC. 2 rnds A: rep from ’ (5 rnds) for stripe pat.)
Thumb gusset: Next rnd Inc 1 st in next st, k1, inc in next st, work
to end. Work 2 rnds even. Next rnd Inc 1. k3. inc 1. work to end.
Work 2 rnds even. Next rnd Inc 1, k5. inc 1. work to end. Work 2
rnds even. For Woman’s size only Inc 1. k7. inc 1. work to end.
Work 2 rnds even.
Thumb: For both sizes—Next md Working over
three needles, к first 9 (11) sts for thumb, place rem
29 (37) sts on holder for hand. Next md Cast on
3 sts. к to end of rnd—12 (14) sts. Work even in St
st for 1 ’Л (2)74 (5)cm, or desired depth. Next rnd
(K2, k2tog] 3 times, kO (2)—9 (11) sts. Next md [K1.
k2tog] 3 times. kO (2)—6 (8) sts. Next md K2tog
around. Cut yarn and draw through rem 3 (4) sts.
Hand: Next rnd SI 29 (37) sts from holder back to 4
needles and pick up 3 sts along cast-on thumb sts—
32 (40) sts. Cont in rnds of St st for 3 (4)77.5 (W)cm. or desired depth.
Shape top
Next rnd *K2, k2tog; rep from ’ around—24 (30) sts. К 2 rnds. Next
rnd ’K1. k2tog; rep from * around—18 (20) sts. К 2 rnds Next rnd
*K2tog; rep from ’ around. К 1 rnd. Cut yarn and draw through rem
9 (10) sts.
FINISHING
Fold cast-on edge to inside at picot rnd and sew in place. Embroider
as for hats.

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Another day,
another handbag.
Stitch up a week’s
worth of vivid
carriers—and
carry on with flair.

The bands of garter stitching
give the stockinette strips
of this tote their touchable
rippled effect. Exotic handles
from M&J Trimming
(www.mjtrim.com) add a
polished note.
DESIGNER: Faith Hale
YARN: SUPERMERINO
by Artyams
KNIT TIP: Flip the look and
use the variegated yam for the
garter stripes and the solid yarn
for the stockinette portions.
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A half-dozen small cabled panels
are stitched together to form peekaboo
holes and are topped with angular
handles from M&J Trimming.
DESIGNER: Margaret Harrison
YARN: SHIMMER 5 by Colinette/
Unique Kolours
KNIT TIP: To accentuate the openwork
pattern, line the bag with fabric that
plays against the yarn shade.
15	FELTED BAG
Rustic chic works its charms in a felted
tote that’s whipstitched with leather
cord and finished with wooden handles
from M&J Trimming.
DESIGNER: Tanis Gray
YARN: RIVERSTONE CHUNKY by
Louet North America
KNIT TIP: The stitching is more than
decorative: It holds the layers together.
16	FLORAL RUCKSACK
Cinched with an l-cord drawstring that
matches its straps, this gotta-have-
it bucket backpack is adorned with a
bright two-toned crocheted flower.
DESIGNER: Jenn Jarvis
YARN: Mission Falls’ 1824 WOOL
KNIT TIP: Line the bottom with a circle
ofcraft plastic for a sturdier bottom.
17	MARKET TOTE
A smart market bag with bands of
Fair Isle polka dots and self handles
is felted and lined for sturdiness.
DESIGNER: Kristin Nicholas
YARN: JULIA by Nashua Handknits/
Westminster Fibers
KNIT TIP: If your Fair Isle stranding
ends up a bit puckered, don’t fret: The
felting will even it out.
18	HAND-SPUN TOTE
An easy-to-knit carryall with purchased
leather straps from Lacis (www.lacis.com)
really plays up the luminous water-lily
colors of this hand-spun yarn.
DESIGNER: Tanis Gray
YARN: HANDSPUN by Ozark Handspun
KNIT TIP: The bag’s bottom is picked up and
stitched after the circular body is completed.
19	TUBE BAG
A loose-knit, colorblocked tube of
alternating garter and stockinette is
finished with a circular bottom and
a faux-buttoned knitted strap.
DESIGNER: Linda Cyr
YARN: Patons’ CLASSIC MERINO WOOL
KNIT TIP: A self-striping or variegated
yam on the center panel adds even more
visual interest.
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When Christine z\!t arrives for a photo shoot, she’s more likely to be holding a set of knitting needles than that I
ubiquitous bottle of water most of us associate with all those ullraskinny girls peering from the pages of magazines. I
But then. Лк isn’t your average model. Sure, .she’s tall and gorgeous, but she’s also funny, friendly and conndent in
her size-14 frame. She showed up for our shoot obviously delighted to be modeling for a magazine that caters to one
of her favorite hobbies, and she was eager to try on the sweaters she had a hand in designing.
Alt has had a lifetime to appreciate the particular beauty and purpose of knitting. After all. her mother. Muriel
(who accompanied her to the set). has been turning out awe-inspiring quantities of impeccable sweaters, socks and
scarves for decades. "She's amazing." says Alt. laughing. " You show her a picture of something you’d like her to
make and she hands it to you—perfectly finished—the next day." Despite such strong crafting genes. All’s first
attempt at knitting was less than satisfying. “The first time 1 picked up a pair of needles was in 1984 or ’85."
she recalls. "My sister-in-law is from New ’Zealand, and everyone there knows how to knit. She offered to teach
me and I thought. "Why not?”’Things didn’t exactly go smoothly. “I wasn't very good." Alt admits. "And 1 probably I
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She comes home with all these
gorgeous skeins of yarn and then
figures out what she’s going to
do with them. I’m absolutely in
awe of her skill—and her determin-
ation. Things that would take me
months to complete, she whips out
in a matter of hours.”
on the importance of being true to yoursell
by Daryl Browe
Reclaiming the curves she was always meant to have, mode
Christine Alt got healthy, got happy and in the procesi
blazed a fashion trail, using her influence to help change th*
way an entire industry designs for fuller figures'
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20 MOHAIR COWL PULLOVER
Bell-sleeved and -silhouetted,
this tomato-red pullover sports a
cushy cowl neck and Ki, Pi edges.
DESIGNER: Gayle Bunn
YARN: Be Sweet’s BRUSHED
MOHAIR
KNIT TIP: Mohair can be tricky
to unravel. For a smoother go,
pop the piece into the freezer
and unwork the stitches cold.


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This swingy cardi is built on a
rectangle ridged with stocki-
nette and reverse stockinette,
with armholes shaped as you
go along.
DESIGNER: Margery Winter
YARN: CUZCO by Berroco
KNIT TIP: No seaming here: The
sleeves are picked up from the
body and knit in stockinette to
the elbows, where a decreasing
rib takes over.

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A silk/merino sensation,
this sweater’s special
touch is the ruffle detail
sliding down one side of
the V neckline. Three-
quarter sleeves and full-
fashioned interior shap-
ing subtly sculpt the rest.
DESIGNER:
Mari Lynn Patrick
YARN: SYNCHRONICITY
by Alchemy Yarns of
Transformation
KNIT TIP: The ruffle
originates from picked-
up purl stitches, which
are purls strategically
placed for easy viewing
and picking.

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Learning the
secret of the “loop”
Knit the next stitch but do not drop it from the
left-hand needle. Bring the yarn from the back
to the front, between the needles, as shown,
holding it in front of the left thumb.
Wrap the yarn around the left thumb; take it to
the back between the needles and knit the same
stitch once more through back loop, this time
slipping the stitch from the left-hand needle.
There are now two new stitches on the right-
hand needle. Pass the second stitch over the
first and off the needle, holding the loop with
the right hand to keep it in place.
Lap fit По
After all the loop-stitch rows are completed,
gently tug on the loops to even them out and
untwist them.
was a little too ambitious. I tried to make a sweater and it ended up looking like Swiss cheese.”
The piece was so tangled that even her expert mother couldn’t figure out how or where
she went wrong. “She told me it looked like 1 was knitting backward." recalls Alt. “and that
she couldn't help me. because for the life of her she couldn't figure out what I was doing."
Frustrated. Alt packed up the sweater and gave up on knitting for a good twenty years.
That all changed a year or so ago. when Muriel encouraged her to give knitting another
try. Refusing to let her daughter attempt even a swatch on her own. Alt’s mother told her
to forget everything she thought she knew about knitting and start from scratch. This time,
it clicked. "It was so much easier. I was using a practice yarn in a horrible shade of purple,
and my stitches were still pretty lumpy, but I really started enjoying myself." she says. “I just
found it so relaxing." In conversation with another knitter months later. Alt finally deduced
that those long-ago lessons from her sister-in-law were based on the English style of knitting,
not the Continental method her mother prefers. “It turns out my mother was actually right
when she told me I was knitting backward," laughs Alt. "So I wasn't completely incompetent.
1 just hadn't found the style of knitting that was right for me."
Finding the right fit has pretty much been the story of Christine Alt's life. After graduating
from high school, she followed in the footsteps of her sister Carol, modeling for magazines in
what was supposed to be a summer job while she decided what to study in college. Alt found
herself enjoying the work and in demand by the agencies. There was just one problem. "I was
6 feet tall and a size 10-12," she says. "The agencies wanted me to be skinnier." To please
them—and keep her career going—she whittled her statuesque frame down to a size 4,
eventually developing an eating disorder to keep herself there. "My life revolved around what
I couldn't eat." she says. A few years later Alt had had enough. She dropped out of modeling,
moved back to her native Long Island (she'd been living and working in Texas), and started
focusing on putting her life—and her Ixxly—back together.
"Some people just aren't meant to be skinny." she says. "I was keeping my weight down
for the industry, not for me." But at the same time, she missed the actual work of modeling.
“I was happy doing it." she says. “I wasn’t happy being a size 4." So when an agency repre-
senting plus sizes asked her to sign on with them, she agreed, throwing herself wholeheart-
edly into the work. “It felt like I had come home.” she says. Alt firmly believes that had she
not been forced into that initial diet, she'd still be a size 10. “I think that half the plus-
size women in this country wouldn't be had they never dieted in the first place." she says. “1
learned the hard way that you have to be comfortable with yourself and not compromise for
someone else's idea of who you should be."
Alt says she looked forward to the Knit Simple shoot because it allowed her to model
clothes that fit both her figure and her personality. "One of the things that amazes me about
knitting is how you can create the perfect piece of clothing." she says. "You get the color, fit
and details you want." She also likes the sense of accomplishment the craft provides. "I love
watching the rows pile up. It's such a good feeling to work with your hands and then have
this tangible, usable thing to show for it. And it's just so relaxing—until you drop a stitch!”
These days Alt's ugly purple "starter" yarn has been traded in for the gorgeous skeins
Carol brings back from her trips to Russia and those her mother scopes out at her favorite
Long Island yarn shops. While Alt is fairly certain she'll never match her mother’s productiv-
ity or diligence ("She'll knit straight through for hours, and I can't do that. I start and stop a
lot"), she has set knitting goals for herself. "I'd love to reach the point where I don't have to
be so focused on what I'm doing," she says. "I want to be the person who can knit something
complicated and watch TV or hold a conversation at the same time." Until then, she's content
to keep practicing, with plans for a purse she caught sight of at the KS shoot. "It had this
great construction," she says. "And it's the perfect example of why I love knitting. You end
up with something no one else has."
Her other reason for being enamored of the craft, beyond the simple pleasures of stitching,
is one all knitters can relate to: "If you can't find exactly what you want, you can always make
it." she says simply.
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Mottled russet, gold and green
give a woodsy feel to a close-
fitting pullover whose mock-
neck yoke and cuffs are gussied
up with a flirty loop stitch.
DESIGNER’ Tonia Barry
YARN: SHEPHERD BULKY by
Loma's Laces
KNIT TIP:Detailing at the neck
and cuffs pulls the eye vertically,
elongating the look of a plus-
sized garment.
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/ For extra
 flavor, work in \
: a thin metallic, •
or colorblock
every other
ridge.
Go back
and forth
and multiply
your options.
Behold the
wardrobe-
stretching
versatility of
this simplest
of shapes.
COWL
Work a rectangle in the round and you
get a circle: This one is cleverly ridged
in alternating bands of stockinette and
reverse stockinette for textural interest.
DESIGNER: Faith Hale
Because none of
these projects requires
shaping, adjusting
the size up or down
is a breeze.
YARN: SILK BLEND SEMI SOLIDS by
Manos del Uruguay/Fairmount Fibers
KNIT TIP: In the round, stockinette is all
knits and reverse stockinette all purls.
In a savvy twist on a traditional K3, P2
ribbed scarf, buttons sewn on one side
slip through buttonholes at the other end.
DESIGNER: Jenn Jarvis
YARN: INCA MARL by Classic Elite Yarns
KNIT TIP: Lose your place in the pattern?
just read the ribs by following the
furrows, picking up the page again when
it’s time to insert the buttonholes.

5»

The humble rectangle
scales up to garment
grade gorgeously.
26 CABLED WRAP
Oatmeal goes uptown in this elegant
wrap knit in reverse stockinette with easy
cables and a crocheted picot border.
DESIGNER: Tanis Gray
YARN: TWEEDY ALPACA by Tahkl Yarns/
TahkhStacy Charles
KNIT TIP: Feel free to opt for an easier
cable if you’re new to the technique.
Stitchionary 2: Cables (Sixth&Spring
Books) gives’you plenty of options.
Draped or
wrapped and
pinned, this
adaptable
piece has you
covered.
27 FOLDOVERVEST
Five stockinette rectangles—a back, two
fronts, two pockets—piece together in a
casual vest with garter-stitch ridges.
DESIGNER: Veronica Manno
YARN: HARMONY 8-PLY from Naturally
NZ/Fiber Trends
KNIT TIP: The pockets are sewn on, so
you can change placement to suit your
style or leave them off altogether.
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Knit up a few extra
contrasting panels to
use as pillow accents.
Simply sew to solid -
color fabric and stuff
with a pillow form.
Tie-
Under Tile-
28 COLORBLOCKED AFGHAN
A pieced afghan takes its
enlarged-plaid effect from a combo
of double seed-stitch tiled panels
and moss-stitch strips. Colors
used are Denim, Sienna, Sage
and Lemongrass.
DESIGNER: A Knit Simple
original design
YARN: Lion Brand Yarn’s
WOOL-EASE
KNIT TIP: Don’t save the seaming
till the end: Finishing as you
complete each section saves you
time and prevents the inevitable
post-knitting, sew-stress fatigue.
COLOR ME BEAUTIFUL
We dipped deep into the “Wool-
Ease” palette to show you a few
great color-combo possibilities.
Mix and match to suit your
own style. Colors used on this
page are: a) #151 Grey Heather;
b) #153 Black; c) #196 Zinnia;
d) #147 Purple; e) #129 Cocoa;
f) #174 Avocado; g) #188
Paprika; h) #195 Azalea
Pink; i) #177 Loden;
j) #99 Fisherman;
k) #111 Navy; I) #138 J
Cranberry
With canvases this grandl-
supersized plaid, uiped-ир
stripes—you can go for the
bold when it comes to color.
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHS BY PAUL AMATO
FOR LVAREPRESENTS.COM. STILL-LIFES BY
MARCUS TULLIS AND DAVID LAZARUS
HAIR AND MAKEUP STYLED
BY ELENA LYAKIR. ELENALYAKIR.COM
i) Bring needle up. Keeping needle above
the yarn, insert it and bring it back up again
a short distance to the right, as shown.
2) Pull needle through to finish the stitch.
Like the look but
prefer more texture?
Use double moss
stitch, trinity stitch
or broken rib
stitch instead.
29 STRIPED AFGHAN
Wide and wider stripes mark this
snuggle-down bicolor blanket,
worked in an allover seed stitch.
DESIGNER: A Knit Simple
original design
YARN: WASHABLE WOOL by
Moda Dea/Coats & Clark
KNIT TIP: Basting on a blanket-
stitch edging in a contrast-color
yarn lends a homey final touch.
MAKING
OF THE BANDS
Stripes can be sporty or
sophisticated, depending on your
color choices. Show all sides
of your personality with blankets
to fit your every mood. Let your
imagination be your guide, or take
inspiration from the colors we
used: a) #4423 Aqua; b) #4453
Tangerine; c) #4435 Taupe;
d) #4465 Coffee; e) #4467 Sage
Green; f) #4413 Ivory
Afghans are the single
most popular item to knit—and
no wonder. Easy stitching rarely
delivers such impact.
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kitchen classics-
cozy colors
Now you’re cooking!
Give everything but the kitchen sink
a taste of down-home knit decor.
Spice up
your tea
service with
a sweet
pleated
pumpkin.
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30 PUMPKIN TEA COZY
Teapot cozies are all the rage.
This one takes the shape of a
ridged garter-stitch pumpkin
with an open bottom. Crocheted
leaves and vines act as trim
and ties.
YARN: LAMB’S PRIDE WORSTED
from the Brown Sheep Company
KNIT TIP: Fit the knitted shell
over your teapot, decide where
you want the embellishments to
go and sew them directly on.
H BY THIERRY ANTABLIA\ MARHBlAIRE IDEES
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The key to a perfect pumpkin
i)	Alternate two strands of yarn as you knit—the first 10 stitches
with the first strand, the next 10 with the second strand, and so on.
2)	Pull first yarn tightly behind the second yarn’s stitches and
second yarn tightly behind the first yarn’s stitches.
3)	Pull the yarn across the wrong side of the work very tightly,
as shown. This makes an extra layer of insulation.
4)	The pleating on the right side forms pumpkinlike ridges, all
to keep your tea piping hot.
3) To make the curlicue stems, work 3 double-crochet stitches in
each chain to the desired stem length. (You may need to pull on
the chain to find the next stitch to work into.) 4) Twist the crocheted
piece in opposite directions, as shown, to exaggerate the curl.
1) After working along the initial chain and with 3 single crochet
stitches at the point, work along the other side of the chain,
inserting the hook into the loops as shown. 2) Slip-stitching
around the corner gives a smooth curved edge.
Embellishing with leaves: easy solutions
HOW-TO PHOTOGRAPHS BV MARCUS TULLIS. ADD! NEEDLES COURTESY OF SKACEL COLLECTION. INC.
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With its
teabag-style
tapering and
tie, this cozy
really lives up
to its name. /
Stepped in fcjbb'iYU?
31 STRIPED TEA COZY
A cover in a broken-rib stitch cinches up
with a pompom-trimmed bow.
DESIGNER: Knit Simple original design
YARN: Blue Sky Alpacas’ DYED COTTON
KNIT TIP: Knit in two pieces, this cozy
is especially easy to customize.
No one likes cold eggs or lukewarm tea.
Keep things steaming: Dress those key breakfast
tray items in irresistible stitched toppers.
32 EGG COZIES
There’s nothing hard-boiled about these
charming egg caps. Just work some
stockinette in the round and finish with
a garter-stitch flourish.
DESIGNER: Faith Hale
YARN: From left: Lorna’s Laces GREEN
LINE WORSTED (in Mirth). JEANS from
Tahki Yarns/Tahki»Stacy Charles (in
Stonewashed), Trendsetter Yarns’
PAKUCHO (in Brown Vicuna), Blue Sky
Alpacas’ SKINNY DYED (in Glacier),
ASIA from Lana Grossa/Muench Yarns
(in Baby Pink), Zealana’s ECO (in Butter-
fly), Lion Brand Yarn’s LION ORGANIC
COTTON (in Bark), The Great Adirondack
Yarn Company’s PERU (in Lilacs) and The
Fibre Company’s ORGANIK (in Sea Green)
KNIT TIP: Because these cozies are so
tiny, you should use double-pointed
needles to manipulate the stitches, which
are increased over the first few rows.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY MARCUS TULLIS
Hate Mafe^
33 PLACE MATS/COASTERS
Spiffy spiral table protectors
are worked in an ever-increasing
tricolor coil of single crochet.
DESIGNER: Linda Cyr
YARN: LUSTER SHEEN by Coats & Clark
TIP: Play with dimensions—make
the center more prominent, the first ring
skinny, the outside wider. Or, surround a
variegated middle with solid outer rings.
TIP
Sew a slew of these
bull’s-eyes together for a
fabulous focal point: a
table runner, tablecloth,
even a dining room
wall hanging.
Ch 2 and work 7 sc in second ch to form circle.
Place a marker on the wrong side of your work
to keep track of the beginning of your rounds.
When changing colors, work the first loop
of your next sc in the original color and then
complete the stitch with the new color.
Crochet around your ends so you don’t have
to sew them in later. Doing so saves time and
makes for a neat finish.
PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROSE CALLAHAN; HOW-TOS BY MARCUS TULLIS
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riband
terms
TO KNOW
Inand'Mi'H'in^i abbr&v'iation

approx approximately
beg begin(ning)
CC contrasting color
cm centimeters)
cn cable needle
cont continue(ing)
dec decrease(ing)
dpn double pointed needle(s)
foil follow(s)(ing)
g gram(s)
grp(s) group(s)
inc increase(ing)
к knit
LH left-hand
m meter(s)
mm millimeter®
MC main color
Mi make one (see glossary)
oz ounce(s)
p purl
pat(s) pattern(s)
pm place marker
psso pass slip stitch(es) over
rem remain(s)(ing)
rep repeat
rev St st reverse-stockinette
stitch
RH right-hand
RS right side
rnd(s) round(s)
SKP slip i, knit i, pass slip
stitch(es) over
SK2P slip 1, knit 2 stitches
together, pass slip
stitch(es) over k2tog—
2 stitches decreased
si slip
si st slip stitch (U.K.: see
glossary)
ssk (ssp) slip, slip, knit (purl)
(see glossary)
st(s) stitch(es)
St st stockinette stitch
(U.K.: see basic stitches)
tbl through back loop(s)
tog together
WS wrong side(s)
wyib with yarn in back
wyif with yarn in front
yd yard(s)
yo yarn over (hook or needle)
(U.K.: see glossary)
* repeat directions following
* as many times as indicated
[ ] repeat directions inside
brackets as many times as
indicated
For Knitting and Crochet
1.	□□□ Beginner
Ideal first project.
2.	• □ED Easy
Basic stitches, minimal shaping,
simple finishing.
3.	вИИЮ Intermediate
For knitters/crocheters with
some experience. More intricate
stitches, shaping and finishing.
4.	Experienced
For knitters/crocheters able to
work patterns with complicated
shaping and finishing.
BP back post
BPdc back post double crochet
BPsc back post single crochet
BPtr back post treble crochet
ch chain(s)
ch- refers to chain or space
previously made (i.e., ch-i
space)
ch-sp chain space previously
made
de double crochet
(U.K.: tr—treble)
dc2tog double crochet 2
stitches together
dtr double treble
(U.K.: trtr—triple treble)
FP front post
FPdc front post double crochet
FPsc front post single crochet
abbreviation
FPtr front post treble crochet
grp(s) group(s)
hdc half double crochet
(U.K.: htr-half treble)
lp(s) loop(s)
sc single crochet
(U.K.: de—double crochet)
scztog single crochet 2 sts
together
sk skip(ped)
si st slip stitch
(U.K.: sc—single crochet)
sp(s) space(s)
t-ch turning chain
tr treble
(U.K.: dtr—double treble)
trtr triple treble
(U.K.: qtr—quadruple treble)
/
THE GAUGE
Knitting gauge—the number
of stitches and rows per inch—
determines the size of the
garment you are making. Every
knitting pattern states the gauge,
or “tension,” on which the
sizing is based. For successful
results, it is essential to test
your knitting against this meas-
urement before you start a
project. Make a test swatch at
least 4"/iocm square, using
the yarn and needle size called
for in the pattern. Then meas-
ure your swatch using a ruler or
a knit gauge tool, pictured at
right. If the number of stitches
and rows does not match the
pattern’s gauge, you must
change your needle size. An
easy rule to follow is: TO
GET FEWER STITCHES TO THE
INCH/CM, USE A LARGER
NEEDLE; TO GET MORE STITCHES
TO THE INCH/CM, USE A
SMALLER NEEDLE. Try different
needle sizes until you get the
proper gauge.
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MlrftlKg	L needle^
U.S.	METRIC
[0	2 mm
1	2.2 5 in in
2	2.75mm
13	3.2 5 mm
4	3.5mm
5	3.75mm
6	4mm
[7	4.5 mm
8	5 mm
9	5.5mm
10	6 mm
! lOfe	6.5mm
11	8 mm
13	9 in in
15	10 min
' 17	12.75mm
19	15mm
35	19 mm
xlo^aw]
YARN RESOURCES
crocks hoofc£
U.S. B/l	METRIC 2.25mm
; C/2	2.75mm
D/3	3.25mm
E/4	3.5mm
F/5	3.75mm
G/6	4mm
7	4.5 in in
H/8	5 mm
1/9	5.5mm
J/10	6 mm
K/lOfc	6.5 in in
L/ll	8 in in
M/13	9 in in
N/15	10 mtn
BIND OFF: To finish off an edge and keep
stitches from unraveling by lifting the first
stitch over the second, the second over the
third, etc. (U.K.: cast off)
BIND OFF IN RIBBING: Maintain the rib
pattern as you bind off (knit the knit stitches;
purl the purl stitches). (U.K.: cast off in ribbing)
CAST ON: Form a foundation row by making
specified number of loops on the knitting needle.
DECREASE: Reduce the number of stitches in
a row (i.e., knit 2 together; purl 2 together).
INCREASE: Add to the number of stitches in
a row (i.e., knit in front and back of stitch).
KNITWISE: Insert the needle into the stitch
as if you were going to knit it.
MAKE ONE: With tip of needle, lift strand
between last stitch knit and next stitch on left-
hand needle, place strand on left-hand needle
and knit into back of it to increase one stitch.
PLACE MARKERS: Loop a piece of
contrasting yarn or a purchased stitch marker
onto the needle.
PICK UP AND KNIT (PURL): Knit (or purl)
into the loops along an edge.
PURLWISE: Insert the needle into the stitch
as if you were going to purl it.
SELVAGE STITCH: Edge stitch that helps
make seaming easier.
SKIP: Skip specified number of stitches of the pre-
vious row and work into next stitch. (U.K.: miss)
SLIP. SLIP. KNIT (PURL): Slip next two
sts knitwise (purlwise), one at a time, to right-
hand needle. Insert tip of left-hand needle
into fronts of these sts from left to right and
knit (purl) them together to decrease one st.
SLIP STITCH: In knitting, pass a stitch from
the left-hand to the right-hand needle as if to
purl without working it. In crochet, insert hook
through loop or edge, yarn over and pull through
loop on hook. (U.K.: abbreviation—ss or sc)
WORK EVEN: Continue in specified pattern
without increasing or decreasing. (U.K.: work
straight)
YARN OVER: In knitting, make a new stitch
by placing the yarn over the right-hand
needle. (U.K.: yfwd, yon, yrn) In crochet, wind
yarn around hook. (U.K.: yoh or yrh)
questions
4* What size should I make?
Measure a favorite sweater to use as a guide, and choose a size by the finished
bust/chest measurements in the pattern.
4» Which yarn should I use?
The yarn we have specified will give you the best results. Compare substitutions
to the yarn strands shown on the yarn photos that accompany each pattern.
❖ Can I change needle or hook sizes?
Each pattern suggests a size and says OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE. See the gauge
explanation opposite, and use any size that will give you the correct gauge.
4* How can I find out more?
Bookstores and libraries carry a vast array of comprehensive learn-to-knit
books; or, you can visit www.learntoknit.com.
ALCHEMY YARNS OF
TRANSFORMATION
P.O. Box 1080
Sebastopol, CA 95473
www.oJchemyyarns.com
ARTYARNS
39 Westmoreland Avenue
White Plains, NY 10606
www.odyoms.com
ASIAN TRENDS
8 Maple Street
Port Washington. NY 11050
www.aslantrends.com
BERROCO, INC
P.O. Box 367.14 Elmdale Road
Uxbridge. MA 01569
www.berroco.com
BE SWEET
1315 Bridgeway
Sausalito. CA 94965
www.besweetproducts.com
BLUE SKY ALPACAS
P.O. Box88
Cedar, MN 55011
www.blueskyatpacas.com
BROWN SHEEP COMPANY
100662 County Road 16
Mitchell. NE 69357
www.brownsheep.com
CLASSIC ELITE YARNS
122 Western Avenue
Lowell. MA 01851
www.ctossicetiteyoms.com
COATS & CLARK
3430 Toringdon Way. Suite 301
Charlotte. NC 28277
In Canada:
6060 Burnside Court. Unit 2
Mississuaga. ON L5T2T5
www.coatsondctork.com
COLINETTE
distributed by Unique Kotours, Ud.
FAIRMOUNT FIBERS, LTD.
915 North 28th Street
Philadelphia, PA19130
www.fairmountfibers.com
FIBER TRENDS
P.O. Box 7266
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
www.fibedrends.com
THE FIBRE COMPANY
North Dam Mill
2 Main Street
Biddeford. ME 04005
www.thefibreco.com
FHATURA DI CROSA
distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles, Inc.
THE GREAT ADIRONDACK
YARN COMPANY
950 County Highway 126
Amsterdam, NY 12010
www. ya rnrep.com
ICA.INC
35 Scales Lane
Townsend, MA 01469
www.jcacrofts.com
THE |IL EATON COLLECTION
distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
LANA GROSSA
distributed by Muench Yams
LION BRAND YARN
34 West 15th Street
New York. NY 10011
www. lionbrand, com
LORNA'S LACES
4229 North Honore Street
Chicago. IL 60613
www.lomoslaces.net
LOUET NORTH AMERICA
808 Commerce Park Drive
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
In Canada:
R.R. 4, Prescott, ON KoE 1T0
www.touet.com
MANOS DEL URUGUAY
distributed by Fairmount Fibers. Ltd.
www.manos.com.uy
MISSION FALLS
100 Walnut «4
Champlain, NY 12919
In Canada:
5333 Casgrain Я1204
Montreal, Quebec H2T1X3
www.missionfalls.com
MODA DEA
distributed by Coats & Clark
www.modadea.com
MUENCH YARNS
1323 Scott Street
Petaluma. CA 94954
www.muenchyams.com
NASHUA HANDKNITS
distributed by Westminster Fibers. Inc.
NATURALLY NZ
15 Church Street. Onehunga
Auckland. New Zealand
In the U.S.:
distributed by Fiber Trends
In Canada:
distrib. by The Old Mill Knitting Co.
www.noturallyyamsnr.com
THE OLD MILL KNITTING CO.
P.O. Box 81176
Ancestor, ON L9G 4X2 Canada
www.oldmiltknitting.com
OZARK HANDSPUN
P.O. Box 1405
Jefferson City. MO 65102
www.orarkhandspun.com
PATONS
320 Livingstone Avenue South
Listowel, ON N4W3H3 Canada
www.patonsyoms.com
PLYMOUTH YARN CO.
P.O. Box 28
Bristol. PA 19007
www.plymouthyam.com
REGIA
distributed by Y/estminster Fibers, Inc.
REYNOLDS
distributed byjCA. Inc.
SKACEL COLLECTION, INC
P.O. Box 88110
Seattle, WA 98138
www.skacelknitbng.com
TAHKhSTACY CHARLES, ING
70-30 80th Street. Building 36
Ridgewood. NY 11385
www.tahkistacychartes.com
TAHKI YARNS
distributed by TahkbStacy Charles, Inc.
TRENDSETTER YARNS
16745 Saticoy Street, Suite »ioi
Van Nuys,CA 91406
www.trendsetteryarns.com
UNIQUE KOLOURS, LTD.
28 N. Bacton Hill Road
Malvern. PA 19355
www.uniquekolours.com
UNIVERSAL YARN INC
284 Ann Street
Concord, NC 28025
www.universalyam.com
WESTMINSTER FIBERS, ING
165 ledge Street
Nashua, NH 03060
www. west minsterfibers. com
ZEA LANA
In the U.S.:
Yarnsisters Inc.
(877) 582-2900
www.theyomsisters.com
In Canada:
Woolyarns Ltd.
♦64 4 9205301
www.zeolona.co.nr
ZITRON
distributed by Skacel Collection, Inc.
Whether you’re a knitting novice or just need to brush up on
the basics, this quick refresher course will get you clicking.
BASICS OF
knittin
casting on
The slipknot becomes the first stitch. Hold
the tail end of the yarn in your palm with your
thumb. Wrap the yarn from the ball twice
around your index and middle fingers.
Pull the strand attached to the ball through
the loop between your two fingers to form
a new loop.
Insert the needle upward in the loop on your
thumb, then behind the loop on your index
finger. Use the needle to draw the yarn up
from the ball through the loop to form a stitch,
Place the new loop on the needle. Tighten it
by pulling on both ends of the yarn to form
the slipknot. To prepare for casting on, leave
an extra-long tail when making the slipknot.
With a slipknot on the needle in your right
hand, wind the tail end around your left
thumb. Wrap yarn from the ball over your left
index finger. Hold both ends in your palm.
The needle with the stitches is in your left
hand, the first stitch near the tip. With the
empty needle in your right hand, wrap the yan
around your fingers as shown. Insert the rig-i.
needle from front to back into the first stitch
on the left needle. Keep the right needle unde
the left needle and the yam at the back.
Bring the yarn under and over the right needle,
and pull it gently between the two needles. Use
your right index finger to manipulate the yam.
With the right needle, catch the yarn and pull
it through the stitch on the left needle.
Take your thumb out of the loop and pull the
tail end to tighten the stitch on the needle.
Repeat Steps i to 3 until the desired number
of stitches is cast on.
Slip the stitch off the left needle, leaving the new
stitch on the right. Repeat Steps 1 to 4 until ail
the new stitches are on the right needle.
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Hold the needle with the stitches in your
left hand and the empty needle in your right
hand. For the purl stitch, the yarn is held to
the front of the work. Insert the right needle
from back to front into the first stitch. The
right needle is in front of the left needle, and
the yarn is at the front of your work.
With your right index finger, wrap the yarn
counterclockwise around the right needle,
as shown.
Draw the right needle and yarn backwards
through the stitch on the left needle, forming a
loop on the right needle.
Slip the stitch off the left needle. Repeat
Steps 1 to 4 until all the new stitches are on
the right needle.
basic stitches
Garter stitch
Knit every row. For circular
knitting: Knit one round,
then purl one round.
Stockinette stitch
Knit right-side rows and purl
wrong-side rows. For circular
knitting: Knit all rounds.
(U.K.: stocking stitch)
Reverse-stockinette stitch
Purl right-side rows and knit
wrong-side rows. For circular
knitting: Purl all rounds.
(U.K.: reverse stocking
stitch)
I Ki, Pi ribbing
Row 1: *K1, pi; rep from *.
Row 2: К the knit sts and p
the purl sts. Rep row 2 for
ki, pi rib.
binding off
his process finishes off the
edges of a garment to prevent
them from unraveling. The
most popular bind-off method for
finishing knitting is: Knit two stitches.
*lnsert the point of the left-hand
needle (LHN) into the first stitch on the
right-hand needle (RHN). With the
point of the LHN, pull this stitch over
the second stitch on the RHN. You
have completed one bind-off, and
one stitch remains on the RHN. Knit
the next stitch. Repeat from * until
you have bound off the required
number of stitches. When one stitch
remains on the RHN, pull the yarn
end through the loop to fasten off.
STANDARD YARN WEIGHT SYSTEM
Categories of yam, gauge ranges, and recommended needle and hook sizes
Yam Weight Symbol л Category Names  typed Yams in CategOY							Bulky Super Bulky	
	Ml	Ж Superfine	[Vv]	3 ft sj		Medium		
	Lace		fine	Ught				
	Fr.gaing IO count crocM thread	Sock Fingering Baty	Sport. Bab/	DK. light ’/failed		Worsted. Afghan. Aran	Chunky, Gaft. Rug	Bulky, Roving
Knit Cange Range* in Stockinette Sctch to 4 inches	53 -40м Sb	27-32 SIS	23-26 sts	21-24 sts		16-20 sis	12-15 sts	6-И Sts
Recommended Needein Metre Soe Range	15-225 mm	225-325 mm	325-375 mm	3.75-45 mm		4.5-55 mm	5.5-8 mm	8 mm and larger
Recommended NeedeUS. Size Range	000 lol	1 to3	3tv5	5 U> 7		7Ю9	9to 11	II and larger
Crodict Gauge* Ranges in Single Crochet to4inch	3242 double crochets**	21-32 Sts	16-20 sts	12-17 sts		11-14 sts	8-11 Sb	5-9 Sts
Recom mended Hoot г Metin Size Range	16-1,4mm Regular heck 225 mm	225-35 mm	35-45 mm	45-55 mm		55-65 rm	65-9 mm	9 mm and lager
Recommended Hook US Sue Range	Steel— 6v7,8 Regular hookB-1	B-itoL-4	t-4to7	7 to 1-9		1-9 to К-1Л	K-10’5 to M-13	M-13 and farger
 GUIDELINES ONl Y The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for
specific yam categories.
•• Lace weight yarns are usually knitted or crocheted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy,
openwork patterns. Accordingly a gauge range is difficult to determine. Afv/ays follow the gauge slated
in your pattern.
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Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium, Large,
1X, 2X, 3X. Shown in size Small on page 28.
MATERIALS
Rapture by Reynolds/JCA, Inc., 13Дог/50д
hanks, each approx 72yd/66m (wool/silk)
• 7 (8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14) hanks in #815
brick
•	One pair each sizes 7 and 9 (4.5 and
5.5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE
•	Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 167
40cm length
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 31 (35, 39, 44, 48, 52 56)778.5
(89, 99, 111.5, 122, 132, 142)cm
Length 19’Z? (20Vfe, 21, 21 *Z>, 23, 2314.
24)749.5 (51.5, 53, 54.5, 58.5, 59.5,
61)cm
GAUGE
16 sts and 22 rows to 4710cm over St st
using size 9 (5.5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE
See Design Series Workshop on page 29.
K2, P2 RIB (multiple of 4 sts plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 P2, ’k2, p2; rep from ‘ to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k2. p2 rib.
КЗ, P3 RIB (multiple of 6 sts plus 3)
Row 1 (RS) КЗ, ’p3, k3; rep from * to end.
Row 2 P3, 'кЗ, p3; rep from ’ to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for кЗ, p3 rib.
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 63 (75, 81,
93. 99,105,117) sts. Work in кЗ. p3 rib for
2%77cm, dec 1 (5, 3, 5, 3, 1,5) sts even-
ly across last WS row—62 (70, 78, 88, 96,
104, 112) sts. Change to larger needles
and work in St st until piece measures 13,
(13’Д 131/^. 131Z>, 14, 14. 14)733 (34, 34,
34, 35.5, 35.5, 35.5)cm from beg.
Shape armhole
Bind off 3 (3,4,5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next
2 rows, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4,4, 5) sts at beg of next
2 rows, 2 (2, 2, 3, 4, 4, 4) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Dec row (RS) КЗ, k2tog, к to last 5 sts, ssk,
k3. Work 1 row even. Rep last 2 rows 0 (2,
3,5,5, 7.8) times more—46 (48,52,54.58,
60, 62) sts. Work even until armhole meas-
ures 6’4 (7. 7’A 8, 9, 914. 10)716.5 (17.5,
19, 20.5, 23, 24, 25.5)cm. Bind off all sts.
OR if using 3-needle bind-off, place first and
last 7 (8,10,10,12,13,13) sts each side on
a holder and bind off center 32 (32, 32, 34,
34, 34, 36) sts for neck.
FRONT
Work as for back until armhole measures
4!4 (5, 5’Л>, 6, 7, 7’4, 8)711.5 (12.5, 14.
15, 18. 19, 20.5)cm.
Shape neck
Next row (RS) Work 17 (18, 20, 20. 22.
23, 23) sts, join 2nd ball of yarn and bind
off center 12 (12, 12. 14. 14. 14. 16) sts.
work to end. Working both sides at once,
bind off from each neck edge 4 sts twice.
Dec row (RS) Work to last 5 sts of first
half, ssk, k3; on 2nd half, k3, k2tog, к to
end. Work 1 row even. Rep dec row. Work
even of rem 7 (8, 10, 10, 12, 13, 13) sts
each side until same length as back. Bind
off (or place sts on a holder for 3-needle
bind-off), for shoulders.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams (or use 3-needle bind-off).
Armhole bands
With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up
and к 66 (70, 74, 82.90, 94,102) sts even-
ly along armhole edge. Work in k2, p2 rib for
172.5cm. Bind off in rib. Sew side seams.
Neckband
With RS facing and circular needle, pick
up and к 80 (80, 80, 84, 84, 84, 88) sts
evenly around neck edge. Join and work
in rnds of k2, p2 rib for 31479cm.
Bind off in rib. Q
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MATERIALS
Rapture by Reynolds/JCA, Inc., 1%oz/50g
hanks, each approx 72yd/66m (wool/silk)
18 (20, 23, 26, 29, 32, 34) hanks in
#815 brick
One pair each sizes 7 and 9 (4.5 and
5.5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE
Size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 167
40cm length
MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) 35 (39, 43, 48,52 56, 60)7
89(99, 109, 122, 132, 142, 152)cm
Length 35!4 (36’Л, 37, 37’4», 39, 3914,
40)790 (92.5, 94, 95, 99, 100.5,
101.5)cm
Upper arm 12 (13, 14, 15, 1614, 17,
18)730.5 (33, 35.5, 38. 41,43, 45.5)cm
GAUGE
16 sts and 22 rows to 4710cm over St st
using size 9 (5.5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE
See Design Series Workshop on page 29.
КЗ, P3 RIB (multiple of 6 sts plus 3)
Row 1 (RS) КЗ, *p3, k3; rep from * to end.
Row 2 P3, *k3, p3; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for кЗ, p3 rib.
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 81 (87, 99,
105, 117, 123, 129) sts. Work in кЗ, p3 rib
for 377.5cm, dec 11 (9, 13, 9, 13, 11, 9)
sts evenly across last WS row—70 (78,
86, 96, 104, 112. 120) sts. Change to
larger needles and work in St st until piece
measures 27’4 (28. 28, 28. 28’4, 28’4.
28’4)770 (71. 71,71, 72.5. 72.5, 72.5)cm
from beg.
Shape armhole
Bind off 3 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) sts at beg
of next 2 rows, 0 (2, 2, 2, 4, 4, 4) sts at
beg of next 2 rows.
Dec row (RS) КЗ, k2tog, к to last 5 sts,
ssk. k3. Work 1 row even. Rep last 2 rows
1 (2, 2, 5, 4, 6, 7) times more—56 (58. 62,
64. 68. 70, 72) sts. Work even until armhole
measures 7 (7’4, 8,8’4, 9’4, 10,10’4)717.5
(19, 20.5, 21.5. 24. 25.5, 26.5)cm.
Shape shoulder
Bind off 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7. 7) sts at beg of
next 4 rows, 6 (5, 7, 7, 7. 7, 8) sts at beg
of next 2 rows. Bind off rem 24 (24, 24,
26, 26, 28. 28) sts for back neck.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles, cast on 33 (39, 45,
51, 51, 57, 63) sts. Work in кЗ. p3 rib for
377.5cm, dec 3 (5, 7. 8, 4. 6, 8) sts even-
ly across last WS row—30 (34, 38, 43, 47,
51, 55) sts. Change to larger needles and
work in St st until piece measures 24 (25,
25, 25’4, 26’4, 27, 27’4)761 (63.5, 63.5,
64.5, 67.5, 69, 70)cm from beg. Place a
marker at neck edge.
Shape neck and armhole
Dec row (RS) Work to last 5 sts, ssk
(neck dec), k3. Rep dec row every 8th row
2 (2, 1,6, 5, 8, 8) times, every 10th row 4
(4, 5, 1. 2, 0, 0) times, AT SAME TIME,
when same length as back to armhole,
bind off at beg of RS rows 3 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6,
7) sts once, 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4, 5) sts once, 0
(2, 2. 2, 4. 4, 4) sts once.
Armhole dec row (RS) КЗ, k2tog, work
to end. Work 1 row even. Rep last 2 rows
1 (2, 2, 5, 4, 6, 7) times more—16 (17, 19,
19, 21, 21, 22) sts. Work even until same
length as back to shoulder. Shape shoul-
der at beg of RS rows same as back.
RIGHT FRONT
Work to correspond to left front, reversing
all shaping.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 45 (45, 45,
51, 51, 51, 51) sts. Work in кЗ, p3 rib for
377.5cm, dec 7 (7. 5, 11, 11, 9. 9) sts
evenly spaced across last row—38 (38,
40, 40, 40, 42, 42) sts. Change to larger
needles and work in St st, inc 1 st each
side every 12th (10th, 8th, 6th, 4th, 4th,
4th) row 1 (7, 5, 3, 1, 1, 5) times, every
14th (0, 10th, 8th, 6th, 6th, 6th) row 4 (0.
3,7,12,12,10) times—48 (52, 56, 60, 66.
68, 72) sts. Work even until piece meas-
ures 16’4 (17, 17, 17’4, 18, 18. 18’4)742
(43, 43, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47)cm from beg.
Shape cap
Bind off 3 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows.
Dec row (RS) КЗ, k2tog, к to last 5 sts,
ssk, k3. Rep dec row every other row 6 (8,
9. 10, 13, 11, 12) times more, every 4th
row 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 2. 2) times, bind off 2 sts
at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off rem 12 sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams. Set in sleeves. Sew side
and sleeve seams.
Left front and 1/2-collar band
With RS facing and circular needle, beg at
center back neck, pick up and к 72 (72,
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72, 74, 78, 82, 82) sts to neck edge mark-
er, pick up and к 111 (117, 117, 121, 123,
125, 125) sts to end of left front edge—
183 (189, 189, 195, 201, 207, 207) sts.
Work in кЗ, p3 rib as foil: Beg and end
with p3, work 1 row even.
Next row (RS) Rib 40, turn, work to end.
Next row (RS) Rib 42, turn, work to end.
Cont in this way to work 2 more sts end
end of every RS row until 72 (72. 72, 74.
78, 82, 82) sts have been worked. Work in
rib over all 183 (189, 189, 195, 201, 207,
207) sts for 2’Z>76cm. Bind off in rib.
Right front and Уг-соНаг band
With RS facing and circular needle, beg at
lower right front edge, pick up and к 111
(117, 117, 121, 123, 125, 125) sts along
right front edge to neck marker, pick up
and к 72 (72, 72, 74, 78, 82, 82) sts along
left front and back neck edge—183 (189,
189, 195, 201, 207, 207) sts. Work in k3,
p3 rib as foil:
Next row (WS) Rib 40, turn, work to end.
Next row (WS) Rib 42, turn, work to end.
Cont in this way to work 2 more sts end
end of every RS row until 72 (72, 72, 74,
78, 82,82) sts have been worked. Work in
rib over all 183 (189, 189, 195, 201, 207,
207) sts for 2’Л76ст. Bind off in rib. О
3 buttoned cardi
Loft Classic
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X,
3X. Shown in size Small on page 34.
MATERIALS
Loft Classic by Zitron/Skacel Collection,
Inc., 1%oz/50g balls, each approx 110yd/
100m (wool)
8 (9, 10, 12, 13, 14) balls in #1239 blue
One pair size 10 (6mm) needles OR
SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Spare size 10 (6mm) needle
Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
Stitch markers
Four 11/b728mm buttons
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 35 (39, 43, 47, 51, 55)789 (99,
109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5)cm
Length 207г (21,21 7г, 23,237г, 24)752
(53.5, 54.5, 58.5, 59.5, 61)cm
Upper arm 14 (1472, 15, 16, 17, 18)7
35.5 (37, 38, 40.5, 43, 45.5)cm
GAUGE
17 sts and 22 rows to 4710cm over St st
using size 10 (6mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BACK
Left half
Cast on 46 (49, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Row 1 (RS) K10, pm, k36 (39, 44, 48, 52,
56).
Row 2 P to marker, si marker. кЮ.
Row 3 SI 1 wyib, к to end.
Row 4 Rep row 2. Rep last 2 rows 6 (6. 6.
7, 7, 7) times more, end with a WS.
Next (dec) row (RS) SI 1 wyib, к to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1—45 (48, 53, 57, 61,
65) sts.
Next row P to marker, si marker, k10.
Cont to rep rows 3 and 4 twice more, end
with a WS row, dropping marker on last
row. Piece should measure approx 4 (4,4,
47г. 472, 4’/2)710 (10, 10, 11.5, 11.5,
11.5)cm from beg. Leave sts on spare
needle. Cut yarn leaving a long tail.
Right half
Cast on 46 (49, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Row 1 (RS) K36 (39, 44, 48, 52, 56), pm,
k10.
Row 2 SI 1 wyib, k9, si marker, p to end.
Row 3 Knit.
Row 4 SI 1 wyib, k9, si marker, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7) times
more, end with a WS.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to end-
45 (48, 53, 57, 61, 65) sts.
Next row SI 1 wyib, k9, si marker, p to
end. Cont to rep rows 3 and 4 twice more,
end with a WS row. Piece should measure
approx 4 (4. 4, 4’/2, 41/2, 472)710 (10, 10,
11.5, 11.5, 11.5)cm from beg.
Join halves
Next row (RS) К to marker, drop marker,
place left half needle behind right half nee-
dle so needles are parallel, ‘insert 3rd nee-
dle knitwise into first st on each needle,
then knit them tog; rep from ‘ 9 times
more, к to end—80 (86, 96, 104, 112,
120) sts. Beg with a p row, cont in St st for
9 rows more.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1—78 (84, 94. 102.110,118)
sts. Rep dec row every 16th row twice
more. Work even on 74 (80, 90, 98, 106,
114) sts until piece measures 12 (12, 12.
13, 13, 13)730.5 (30.5, 30.5, 33, 33,
33)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 3 (3, 5, 6. 7, 8) times more—58 (62,
66, 70, 74, 78) sts. Work even until arm-
hole measures 6 (67г, 7, 77г, 8, 816)715
(16.5, 17.5, 19, 20.5, 21.5)cm, end with a
WS row.
Shape neck and shoulders
Next row (RS) K23 (25, 27, 28, 30, 32)
sts, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off cen-
ter 12 (12, 12, 14, 14, 14) sts, к to end.
Cont to work both sides at once as foil:
Dec row 1 (WS) With first ball of yarn, p
to last 3 sts, p2tog tbl. p1; with 2nd ball of
yarn, p1, p2tog, p to end.
Dec row 2 With first ball of yarn, к to last
3 sts, k2tog, k1; with 2nd ball of yarn, k1,
ssk, к to end. Rep last 2 rows 5 times
more, then dec row 1 once. AT THE
SAME TIME, when armhole measures 8
(872, 9, 972, 10, 1072)720.5 (21.5, 23, 24,
25.5, 26.5)cm, end with a WS row. Bind
off 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2
rows, then 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sts at beg of
next 2 rows.
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 46 (49, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Next row (RS) Knit.
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Next row S11 wyib, k9, p to end. Rep last
2 rows for pat st and work even for 14 (14,
14, 16, 16, 16) rows more.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to end.
Rep dec row every 16th row 3 times
more—42 (45, 50, 54, 58, 62) sts. Work
even until piece measures same length as
back to underarm, end with a WS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
row. Purl next row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to end.
Work next row even. Rep last 2 rows 3 (3,
5,6, 7,8) times more—34 (36, 38, 40,42,
44) sts. AT THE SAME TIME, when arm-
hole measures 1 (1 ’/2, 2, 27г, 3, 31Л)72.5
(4, 5, 6.5, 7.5, 9)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape v-neck
Dec row (RS) Work to last 12 sts, k2tog,
k10. Rep dec row every other row 11 (11,
11,12, 12,12) times more, then every 4th
row twice.
When all shaping has been completed,
work even on 20 (22, 24. 25, 27, 29) sts
until piece measures same length as back
to shoulder, end with a WS row. Shape
shoulder at armhole edge as for back—10
sts (neckband).
Work even until neckband measures 6 (6,
6, 67», 6’/4, 67»)715 (15, 15, 16, 16,
16)cm slightly stretched. Bind off all sts
knitwise. Place markers for 4 buttons
along buttonband, with the first 1 ’/274cm
from lower edge, the last at beg of neck
shaping and the others evenly spaced
between.
RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 46 (49, 54, 58, 62, 66) Sts.
Next row (RS) S11 wyib, Knit.
Next row P to last 10 sts, k10. Rep last 2
rows for pat st and work even for 14 (14,
14, 16, 16, 16) rows more. AT THE SAME
TIME, beg to work buttonholes opposite
markers as foil:
Buttonhole row (RS) SI 1 wyib. k3, bind
off next 3 sts, к to end.
Next row P to last 10 sts, k3, cast on 3
sts, k4.
Next (dec) row (RS) SI 1 wyib, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Rep dec row every 16th
row 3 times more—42 (45, 50, 54, 58, 62)
sts. Work even until piece measures same
length as back to underarm, end with a
RS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
row.
Next (dec) row (RS) SI 1 wyib, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 3 (3, 5, 6, 7, 8) times more—34 (36,
38, 40, 42, 44) sts. AT THE SAME TIME,
when armhole measures 1 (17г, 2, 27г. 3,
316)72.5 (4, 5, 6.5, 7.5, 9)cm, end with a
WS row.
Shape v-neck
Dec row (RS) SI 1 wyib, k9, ssk, work to
end. Rep dec row every other row 11 (11,
11,12,12,12) times more, then every 4th
row twice. When all shaping has been
completed, work even on 20 (22, 24, 25,
27, 29) sts until piece measures same
length as back to shoulder, end with a WS
row. Shape shoulder at armhole edge as
for back—10 sts (neckband). Work even
until neckband measures 6 (6. 6, 674, 674,
674)715 (15, 15, 16, 16. 16)cm slightly
stretched. Bind off all sts knitwise.
SLEEVES
Cast on 40 (40, 42, 42, 44, 44) sts. Cont
in St st for 2 rows, end with a WS row.
Next (inc) row (RS) K1, M1, к to last st,
M1, k1. Rep inc row every 4th row 0 (0, 0,
5, 6, 12) times more, every 6th row 7 (10,
10, 7, 7, 3) times, every 8th row 2 (0, 0, 0,
0, 0) times—60 (62, 64, 68, 72, 76) sts.
Work even until piece measures 12 (12,
1272,127г, 13. 13)730.5(30.5, 31.5,31.5,
33, 33)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape cap
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows
3 times more.
Dec row 2 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1.
Dec row 3 (WS) P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts,
p2tog tbl, p1. Rep last 2 rows 1 (0, 0, 0,
0, 1) time more.
Rep dec row 1 on next row, then every
other row 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 10) times more,
end with a WS row. Bind off 2 sts at beg
of next 4 rows. Bind off rem 12 (14, 12,
12, 14, 12) sts.
Edging
Row 1 (RS) With RS of cuff edge facing
and crochet hook, join yarn with a si st in
first st, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in
each st across. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten
off.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams. Sew short edges of
neckband tog, then sew neckband to
back neck edge. Set in sleeves. Sew side
and sleeve seams.
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Left bottom edging
Row 1 (RS) With RS of bottom edge fac-
ing and crochet hook, join yarn with a si st
in first st of buttonband, ch 1, sc in same
st as joining, sc in each st across to left
back vent. Turn. Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each
st across. Fasten off.
Right bottom edging
Row 1 (RS) With RS of bottom edge fac-
ing and crochet hook, join yarn with a si st
in first st of right back vent, ch 1, sc in
same st as joining, sc in each st across to
buttonhole band. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten
off. Sew on buttons. О
4 buttoned cardi
Loft Classic
•CD
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X.
3X. Shown in size Small on page 35.
MATERIALS
Loft Classic by Zitron/Skacel Collection,
Inc., 1%oz/50g balls, each approx 110yd/
100m (wool)
9(10,11,12,13,14) bails in #1238 green
One pair size 10 (6mm) needles OR SIZE
TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Spare size 10 (6mm) needle
Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook
•	Stitch markers
Three 1 ’/8728mm buttons
MEASUREMENTS
•	Bust 35 (39, 43, 47. 51, 55)789 (99,
109, 119.5, 129.5, 139.5)cm
•	Length 21 (21’/2, 22, 2ЗУ2, 24, 24’/г)7
53.5 (54.5, 56, 59.5, 61, 62)cm
Upper arm 14 (14/г, 15, 16, 17, 18)7
35.5 (37, 38, 40.5, 43, 45.5)cm
GAUGE
17 sts and 22 rows to 4710cm over St st
using size 10 (6mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BACK
Left half
Cast on 46 (49, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Row 1 (RS) K10, pm, k36 (39, 44, 48,
52, 56).
Row 2 P to marker, si marker, k10.
Row 3 SI 1 wyib. к to end.
Row 4 Rep row 2. Rep last 2 rows 6 (6, 6,
7, 7, 7) times more, end with a WS.
Next (dec) row (RS) SI 1 wyib, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1—45 (48, 53, 57, 61,65) sts.
Next row P to marker, si marker, k10.
Cont to rep rows 3 and 4 twice more,
end with a WS row dropping marker on
last row.
Piece should measure approx 4 (4,4, 4/2,
4/г, 4/2)710(10, 10, 11.5, 11.5, 11.5)cm
from beg. Leave sts on spare needle. Cut
yarn leaving a long tail.
Right half
Cast on 46 (49, 54. 58, 62, 66) sts.
Row 1 (RS) K36 (39, 44, 48, 52. 56), pm,
k10.
Row 2 SI 1 wyib, k9, si marker, p to end.
Row 3 Knit.
Row 4 SI 1 wyib, k9, si marker, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows 6 (6, 6, 7, 7, 7) times
more, end with a WS.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to end-
45 (48, 53, 57. 61,65) sts.
Next row SI 1 wyib, k9, si marker, p to
end. Cont to rep rows 3 and 4 twice more,
end with a WS row. Piece should measure
approx 4 (4, 4, 4/2, 4/2, 4/2)710 (10, 10.
11.5,11.5, 11.5)cm from beg.
Join halves
Next row (RS) К to marker, drop marker,
place left half needle behind right half
needle so needles are parallel, ‘insert 3rd
needle knitwise into first st on each nee-
dle, then knit them tog; rep from * 9 times
more, к to end—80 (86, 96, 104, 112,
120) sts.
Beg with a p row. cont in St st for 9 rows
more.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1—78 (84, 94, 102, 110, 118)
sts. Rep dec row every 16th row twice
more. Work even on 74 (80, 90, 98. 106,
114) sts until piece measures 12 (12, 12,
13, 13, 13)730.5 (30.5, 30.5, 33. 33,
33)cm from beg. end with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 3 (3, 5, 6, 7, 8) times more—58 (62,
66, 70, 74, 78) sts. Work even until armhole
measures 8 (8/2, 9, 9/2, 10, 10/2)720.5
(21.5, 23, 24. 25.5, 26.5)cm, end with a
WS row.
Shape shoulders and neck
Bind off 5 (5, 7, 6, 8, 8) sts at beg of next
2 rows, then 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of
next 4 rows. AT THE SAME TIME, bind off
center 26 (26, 26, 28, 28. 28) sts, then
dec 1 st from each neck edge once.
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 46 (49, 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row S11 wyib, k9, p to end. Rep last
2 rows for pat st and work even for 14(14,
14, 16, 16, 16) rows more.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to end.
Rep dec row every 16th row 3 times
more—42 (45, 50, 54. 58, 62) sts. Work
even until piece measures same length as
back to underarm, end with a WS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
row. Puri next row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to end.
Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows 3 (3, 5, 6,
7, 8) times more—34 (36, 38, 40, 42. 44)
sts. Work even until armhole measures 6
(6/2, 7, 7/2, 8, 8/2)715 (16.5, 17.5, 19,
20.5, 21.5)cm, end with a RS row.
Shape neck
Bind off 13 (13, 13, 14, 14, 14) sts at beg
of next row.
Next (dec) row (RS) К to last 3 sts, k2tog,
k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows 5 times
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more. Work even on 15 (17,19, 20, 22, 24)
sts until piece measures same length as
back to shoulder, end with a WS row.
Shape shoulder at armhole edge as for
back. Place markers for 3 buttons along
buttonband, with the first 6715cm below
neck edge, the last 172.5cm below neck
edge and the other evenly spaced between.
RIGHT FRONT
Cast on 46 (49. 54, 58, 62, 66) sts.
Next row (RS) SI 1 wyib, Knit.
Next row P to last 10 sts, k10. Rep last 2
rows for pat st and work even for 14 (14,
14, 16, 16, 16) rows more.
Next (dec) row (RS) S11 wyib, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Rep dec row every 16th
row 3 times more—42 (45, 50, 54, 58, 62)
sts. Work even until piece measures same
length as back to underarm, end with a
RS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
row.
Next (dec) row (RS) SI 1 wyib, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 3 (3, 5, 6, 7, 8) times more—34 (36,
38, 40, 42. 44) sts. AT THE SAME TIME,
work buttonholes opposite markers as foil:
Buttonhole row (RS) SI 1 wyib, k3, bind
off next 3 sts, к to end.
Next row P to last 10 sts, k3, cast on 3
sts, k4. Work even until armhole measures
6 (6’/2, 7, 772, 8, 872)715 (16.5. 17.5, 19,
20.5, 21.5)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape neck
Bind off 13 (13, 13, 14, 14, 14) sts at beg
of next row. Purl next row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to end. Purl
next row. Rep last 2 rows 5 times more.
Work even on 15 (17, 19, 20, 22, 24) sts
until piece measures same length as back
to shoulder, end with a RS row. Shape
shoulder at armhole edge as for back.
SLEEVES
Cast on 34 (34, 36, 36, 38, 38) sts. Cont
in St st for 172.5cm, end with a WS row.
Next (inc) row (RS) K1, M1, к to last st,
M1, k1. Rep inc row every 4th row 0 (1,
0, 5, 7, 13) times more, every 6th row 10
(12, 12, 10, 9, 5) times, every 8th row 2
(0, 1,0, 0. 0) times—60 (62, 64, 68, 72,
76) sts. Work even until piece measures
16 (16, 1672, 167г, 17, 17)740.5 (40.5,
42, 42, 43, 43)cm from beg, end with a
WS row.
Shape cap
Bind off 4 (5, 6. 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows
3 times more.
Dec row 2 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1.
Dec row 3 P1, p2tog, p to last 3 sts,
p2tog tbl, p1. Rep last 2 rows 1 (0, 0, 0.
0, 1) time more. Rep dec row 1 on next
row, then every other row 7 (8, 9, 10, 10,
10) times more, end with a WS row. Bind
off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Bind off
rem 12(14, 12, 12, 14, 12) sts.
Edging
Row 1 (RS) With RS of cuff edge facing
and crochet hook, join yarn with a si st in
first st, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in
each st across. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten
off.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams.
Collar
With RS facing, and beg after buttonhole
band, pick up and к 16 (16, 16, 17, 17,
17) sts evenly spaced along right front
neck edge to right shoulder seam, pm,
pick up and к 32 (32, 32, 34, 34, 34) sts
evenly spaced along back neck edge to
left shoulder seam, pm, pick up and к 16
(16, 16, 17, 17, 17) sts evenly spaced
along left neck edge to buttonband—64
(64, 64, 68. 68, 68) sts.
Row 1 S11 wyib, к to end.
Row 2 (inc) (RS) SI 1 wyib, к to marker,
M1, si marker, к to next marker, si marker,
M1, к to end.
Rows 3 and 4 SI 1 wyib, к to end. Rep
rows 1-4 until collar measures 4 (4, 4, 47г,
472, 472)710 (10, 10. 11.5. 11.5, 11.5)cm,
end with a RS row. Bind off all sts loosely
knitwise. Set in sleeves. Sew side and
sleeve seams.
Left bottom edging
Row 1 (RS) With RS of bottom edge fac-
ing and crochet hook, join yarn with a si st
in first st of buttonband, ch 1, sc in same
st as joining, sc in each st across to left
back vent. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fas-
ten off.
Right bottom edging
Row 1 (RS) With RS of bottom edge fac-
ing and crochet hook, join yarn with a si st
in first st of right back vent, ch 1, sc in
same st as joining, sc in each st across to
buttonhole band. Turn.
Row 2 Ch 1, sc in each st across. Fasten
off. Sew on buttons. О
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5 child’s hooded vest
«IO
Sized for Child’s 6, 8, 10, 12. Shown in
size 8 on page 36.
MATERIALS
North Pole by Filatura Di Crosa/Tahki*Stacy
Charles, Inc., 1%oz/50g balls, each approx
66yd/60m (merino wool/soft polyamide)
• 5 (6, 8, 9) balls in #2 light olive (MC)
Ricciolo by Filatura Di Crosa/Tahki*Stacy
Charles, Inc., 1%oz/50g ball, each approx
66yd/60m (mohair/acrylic)
1 ball in #10 natural (CC)
One pair size 107г (6.5mm) needles OR
SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Spare size 1O’/2 (6.5mm) needle
Size 1O’/2 (6.5mm) circular needle. 247
60cm length
• Stitch holders
Stitch marker
Six 1 ’/8728mm buttons
MEASUREMENTS
Chest (closed) 26 (29, 32,35)766 (73.5,
81,89)cm
Length 15 (1672.18,19’/2)738 (42,45.5,
49.5)cm
GAUGE
14 sts and 18 rows to 4710cm over St st
using size 1O’/2 (6.5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
K2, P2 RIB (multiple of 4 sts plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) K2. *p2, k2; rep from ' to end.
Row 2 P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k2, p2 rib.
BACK
With MC. cast on 46 (50, 54, 62) sts.
Work in k2, p2 rib for 2 (2, 4, 4) rows, inc
0 (2, 2, 0) sts evenly spaced across last
row and end with a WS row—46 (52,
56, 62) sts.
Cont in St st and work even until piece
measures 9 (10, 11, 12)723 (25.5, 28,
30.5)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2
rows.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1.
Dec row 2 (WS) P1, p2tog tbl, p to last 3
sts, p2tog, k1. Rep last 2 rows once
more.
For sizes (8, 10, 12) only Rep dec row 1
once more. After all shaping is complete 32
(34, 36, 40) sts rem.
Work even until armhole measures 572 (6,
61/2, 7)714 (15, 16.5, 17.5)cm, end with a
WS row.
Shape neck and shoulders
Next row (RS) K9 (10, 10, 12) sts, join a
2nd ball of MC and bind off center 14 (14,
16, 16) sts, к to end. Working both sides
at once, dec 1 st from each neck edge on
next row.
Work even on 8 (9, 9,11) sts until armhole
measures 6 (67г, 7, 7’/2)715 (16.5, 17.5,
19)cm, end with a WS row. Bind off each
side for shoulders.
LEFT FRONT
With MC, cast on 22 (26, 26, 30) sts.
Work in k2, p2 rib for 2 (2, 4, 4) rows, inc
1 (0, 2, 1) sts evenly spaced across last
row and end with a WS row—23 (26, 28,
31) sts. Cont in St st and work even until
piece measures 275cm from beg, end
with a WS row.
Pocket lining
Next row (RS) K6 sts, place rem 17 (20,
22, 25) sts on holder, cast 13 (16, 18, 21)
sts onto RH needle—19 (22, 24, 27) sts.
Work even for 6 (6, 8, 8) rows, end with a
RS row. Dec 1 st at beg of next row (front
pocket edge), then at same edge every
other row 5 (6, 7, 7) times more—13 (15,
16, 19) sts, end with a WS row.
Leave sts on spare needle. Place sts on
holder back to LH needle ready for a RS
row.
Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row P to last 2 sts, k2. Rep these 2
rows until piece measures same length as
pocket lining, end with a WS row.
Next (joining) row (RS) K6 sts from spare
needle, place pocket lining needle behind
left front needle so needles are parallel,
‘insert 3rd needle knitwise into first st on
each needle, then knit them tog; rep from
*, end k4—23 (26, 28, 31) sts.
Beg with a p row, cont in St st until piece
measures same length as back to under-
arm, end with a WS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts at beg of next row.
Purl next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to end.
Dec row 2 (WS) P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
For sizes (8, 10, 12) only Rep dec row 1
once more.
After all shaping is complete 16 (17,18, 20)
sts rem. Work even until armhole measures
3 (3’/2, 4, 472)77.5 (9. 10, 11.5)cm, end
with a RS row.
Shape neck
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5) sts at beg of next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) К to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Dec row 2 (WS) P1, p2tog tbl, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more—8 (9, 9, 11)
sts. Work even until piece measures same
length as back to shoulder, end with a WS
row. Bind off for shoulder.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for left front to pocket lining.
Pocket lining
Next row (RS) Place first 17 (20, 25,25) sts
on holder leaving rem 6 sts on LH needle
unworked, using a 2nd ball of yarn, cast 13
(16,18,21) sts onto LH needle, k6—19(22,
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24, 27) sts. Work even for 6 (6, 8, 8) rows,
end with a WS row.
Dec 1 st at beg of next row (front pocket
edge), then at same edge every other row
5 (6, 7, 7) times more—13 (15,16, 19) sts,
end with a WS row.
Leave sts on spare needle. Place sts on
holder back to LH needle ready for a RS
row.
Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row K2, p to end. Rep these 2 rows
until piece measures same length as
pocket lining, end with a WS row.
Next (joining) row (RS) K4. place pocket
lining needle behind right front needle so
needles are parallel, ’insert 3rd needle
knitwise into first st on each needle, then
knit them tog; rep from *, end k6. Beg with
a p row, cont in St st until piece measures
same length as back to underarm, end
with a RS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 3 (4, 5, 6) sts at beg of next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) К to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Dec row 2 (WS) P1, p2tog tbl, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
For sizes (8, 10, 12) only Rep dec row 1
once more.
After all shaping is complete 16 (17, 18,
20) sts rem. Work even until armhole
measures 3 (ЗУ2, 4, 4Уг)77.5 (9, 10,
11.5)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape neck
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5) sts at beg of next row.
Purl next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1. ssk, к to end.
Dec row 2 P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more—8 (9, 9,11)
sts. Work even until piece measures same
length as back to shoulder, end with a WS
row. Bind off for shoulder.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams. Sew pocket linings in
place.
Buttonband
With RS facing and MC, pick up and к 46
(50, 56, 62) sts evenly spaced along left
front edge.
Next row (WS) P2, *k2, p2; rep from ’,
end к 0 (0, 2, 0). Cont in rib pat as estab-
lished for 2 rows more. Bind off loosely in
rib. Place markers for 6 buttons along
buttonband, with the first 1 “/2.5cm from
lower edge, the last 1 '72.5cm below neck
edge and the others evenly spaced
between.
Buttonhole band
With RS facing and MC, pick up and к 46
(50, 56, 62) sts evenly spaced along right
front edge.
Next row (WS) K0 (0, 2, 0), p2, *k2. p2;
rep from * to end.
Next (buttonhole) row (RS) ‘Work in rib
to marker, bind off next 2 sts; rep from ’ 5
times more, work in rib to end.
Next row Work in rib, casting on 2 sts
over bound-off sts. Bind off loosely in rib.
Hood
With RS facing and MC, beg in center side
edge of buttonhole band, pick up and к
14 (14, 15, 16) sts evenly spaced along
right neck edge, 16 (16, 18, 20) sts along
back neck edge, them 14 (14, 15, 16) sts
evenly spaced along left neck edge, end-
ing in center side edge of buttonband—44
(44, 48, 52) sts.
Next row (WS) P22 (22, 24, 26), pm,
p to end.
Next (dec) row (RS) К to 2 sts before
marker, ssk, si marker, k2tog, к to end-
42 (42, 46, 50) sts. Work next 3 (3, 5, 5)
rows even.
Next (inc) row (RS) К to marker, M1, si
marker, M1, к to end—44 (44, 48, 52) sts.
Work even until hood measures 9 (9, 10,
10)723 (23, 25.5, 25.5)cm, end with a
WS row.
Dec row 1 (RS) К to 2 sts before marker,
ssk, si marker, k2tog, к to end.
Dec row 2 (WS) P to 2 sts before mark-
er, p2tog tbl, si marker, p2tog, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more—36 (36, 40,
44) sts. Knit next row. Work three needle
bind-off as foil: p18 (18, 20, 22) sts, hold
hood halves on two parallel needles so
RS are tog. Insert 3rd needle knitwise into
first st of each needle and wrap yarn
around each needle as if to knit.
Knit these 2 sts tog and si them off the
needles. *K the next 2 sts tog in the same
manner. SI first st on 3rd needle over the
2nd st and off the needle; rep from *
across row until all sts are bound off.
Hood edging
With RS facing, circular needle and CC,
pick up and к 70 (70, 76, 76) sts evenly
spaced along front edge of hood. Bind off
all sts purlwise.
Armhole edging
With RS facing and CC, pick up and к 48
(52, 56, 60) sts evenly spaced along arm-
hole edge. Bind off all sts purl wise. Sew
side seams.
Pocket edging
With RS facing and CC, pick up and к 19
(21, 23, 23) sts evenly spaced along
pocket edge. Bind off all sts purlwise. Sew
on buttons. О
2%(2’л, 2’л.З)“
41z? (4’z?, 5,5)"
KNIT SIMPLE TIP
When choosing buttons for
a project, bring your gauge
swatch with you to make
sure that the buttons match
well with the yam. You can
also work a buttonhole
into the swatch to be sure
that the button will fit
through the hole.
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6 hooded vest
ED
Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium, Large,
1X, 2X, 3X. Shown in size Small on page 36.
MATERIALS
North Pole by Filatura Di Crosa/Tahki*Stacy
Charles, Inc., 1%oz/50g balls, each approx
66yd/60m (merino wool/soft polyamide)
6 (7,8,9,10,11,12) balls in #13 blue (MC)
Picciolo by Filatura Di Crosa/Tahki*Stacy
Charles, Inc., 1%oz/50g ball, each approx
66yd/60m (mohair/acrylic)
1 ball in #10 natural (CC)
One pair size 1O’/2 (6.5mm) needles OR
SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
•	Spare size 1ОУ2 (6.5mm) needle
Size 1ОУ2 (6.5mm) circular needle, 247
60cm length
•	Stitch holders
•	Stitch marker
Seven 1 №728mm buttons
MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) 34 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53,
57)784.5(94, 104, 114.5, 124.5, 134.5,
144)cm
Length 24’/2 (25, 25Уг, 26, 26И>, 27,
27Уг)762 (63.5, 64.5, 66, 67.5, 68.5,
70)cm
GAUGE
14 sts and 18 rows to 4710cm over St st
using size ЮУ2 (6.5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
K2, P2 RIB (multiple of 4 sts plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) K2, 'p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k2, p2 rib.
BACK
With MC, cast on 58 (66, 70, 78, 86, 94,
98) sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 4 (4, 4, 4, 6,
6, 6) rows, inc 2 (0, 2, 2, 0, 0, 2) sts even-
ly spaced across last row and end with a
WS row—60 (66, 72. 80, 86. 94, 100) sts.
Cont in St st and work even until piece
measures 16740.5cm from beg, end with
a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of
next 2 rows.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1.
Dec row 2 (WS) P1, p2tog tbl, p to last 3
sts, p2tog, k1. Rep last 2 rows once
more.
Dec row 3 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows
1 (1,1,3, 3,4, 5) times more—40 (44,48.
50. 54. 58, 62) sts. Work even until arm-
hole measures 8 (81/г, 9, 9Уг, 10, 101/2,
11)720.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5,
28)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape shoulders and neck
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, then 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts at
beg of next 2 rows. AT THE SAME TIME,
bind off center 20 (20, 20, 22, 22, 24, 24)
sts, then dec 1 st from each neck once.
LEFT FRONT
With MC, cast on 30 (30, 34, 38. 42, 46,
50) sts. Work in k2, p2 rib for 4 (4, 4, 4, 6,
6, 6) rows, inc 0 (3, 2, 2, 1, 1,0) sts even-
ly spaced across last row and end with a
WS row—30 (33, 36, 40, 43, 47. 50) sts.
Cont in St st and work even until piece
measures 377.5cm from beg, end with a
WS row.
Pocket lining
Next row (RS) K6 sts, place rem 24 (27,
30, 34, 37, 41, 44) sts on holder, cast 18
(21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts onto RH nee-
dle—24 (27, 30, 34, 37, 41.44) sts. Work
even for 4710cm, end with a RS row.
Dec 1 st at beg of next row (side edge of
pocket), then at same edge every other
row 7 times more—16 (19, 22, 26, 29, 33,
36) sts, end with a WS row.
Leave sts on spare needle. Place sts on
holder back to LH needle ready for a RS
row.
Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row P to last 2 sts, k2. Rep these 2
rows until piece measures same length as
pocket lining, end with a WS row.
Next (joining) row (RS) K6 sts from spare
needle, place pocket lining needle behind
left front needle so needles are parallel,
'insert 3rd needle knitwise into first st on
each needle, then knit them tog; rep from
', end k6—30 (33, 36, 40, 43, 47, 50) sts.
Beg with a p row, cont in St st until piece
measures same length as back to under-
arm, end with a WS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7. 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of
next row. Purl next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to end.
Dec row 2 (WS) P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Dec row 3 (RS) K1, ssk, к to end. Puri
next row. Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 3, 3, 4,
5) times more—20 (22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 31)
sts. Work even until armhole measures 5
(5Уг, 6, 6У2, 7, 7Уг, 8)712.5 (14, 15, 16.5,
17.5, 19, 20.5)cm, end with a RS row.
Shape neck
Bind off 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts at beg of
next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) К to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Dec row 2 (WS) P1, p2tog tbl, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Dec row 3 (RS) К to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows once more—
9 (11, 13, 13, 15, 16, 18) sts. Work even
until piece measures same length as back
to shoulder, end with a WS row. Shape
shoulder at armhole edge as for back.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for left front to pocket lining.
Pocket lining
Next row (RS) Place first 24 (27,30,34,37,
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41, 44) sts on holder leaving rem 6 sts on
LH needle unworked, using a 2nd ball of
yam, cast 18 (21, 24, 28, 31, 35, 38) sts
onto LH needle, k6—24 (27,30,34,37,41,
44) Sts.
Work even for 4710cm, end with a WS row.
Dec 1 st at beg of next row (side edge of
pocket), then at same edge every other row
7 times more—16 (19, 22, 26, 29, 33, 36)
sts, end with a WS row. Leave sts on spare
needle.
Place sts on holder back to LH needle
ready for a RS row.
Next row (RS) Knit.
Next row K2, p to end. Rep these 2 rows
until piece measures same length as
pocket lining, end with a WS row.
Next (joining) row (RS) K6, place pocket
lining needle behind right front needle so
needles are parallel, ’insert 3rd needle
knitwise into first st on each needle, then
knit them tog; rep from *, end k6.
Beg with a p row, cont in St st until piece
measures same length as back to under-
arm, end with a RS row.
Shape armhole
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9) sts at beg of
next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) К to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Dec row 2 (WS) P1, p2tog tbl, p to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more.
Dec row 3 (RS) К to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1.
Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1,3,
3, 4, 5) times more—20 (22, 24, 25, 27,
29. 31) sts.
Work even until armhole measures 5 (57г,
6, 672, 7, 77г, 8)712.5(14, 15, 16.5, 17.5,
19, 20.5)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape neck
Bind off 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7. 7) sts at beg of
next row. Purl next row.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to end.
Dec row 2 (WS) P to last 3 sts, p2tog, p
to end. Rep last 2 rows once more.
Dec row 3 (RS) K1, ssk, к to end. Purl
next row. Rep last 2 rows 1 (1, 1, 3, 3,
4, 5) times more—9 (11, 13, 13, 15. 16,
18) sts.
Work even until piece measures same
length as back to shoulder, end with a RS
row. Shape shoulder at armhole edge as
for back.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoul-
der seams. Sew pocket linings in place.
Buttonband
With RS facing and MC, pick up and к 76
(78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88) sts evenly spaced
along left front edge.
Next row (WS) P2, *k2, p2; rep from *,
end к 2 (0, 2, 0, 2, 0, 2). Cont in rib pat as
established for 3 rows more.
Bind off loosely in rib. Place markers for 7
buttons along buttonband, with the first
172.5cm from lower edge, the last
172.5cm below neck edge and the others
evenly spaced between.
Buttonhole band
With RS facing and MC, pick up and к 76
(78, 80, 82, 84, 86, 88) sts evenly spaced
along right front edge.
Next row (WS) K2 (0, 2, 0, 2. 0, 2), p2,
’k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Next (buttonhole) row (RS) ‘Work in rib
to marker, bind off next 2 sts; rep from * 6
times more, work in rib to end.
Next row Work in rib. casting on 2 sts
over bound-off sts. Cont in rib for 1 row
more. Bind off loosely in rib.
Hood
With RS facing and MC, beg in center side
edge of buttonhole band, pick up and к
18 (18, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20) sts evenly
spaced along right neck edge, 26 (26, 26,
28, 28, 30, 30) sts along back neck edge,
then 18 (18, 18, 19, 19, 20, 20) sts even-
ly spaced along left neck edge, ending in
center side edge of buttonband—62 (62,
62, 66, 66, 70, 70) sts.
Next row (WS) P31 (31, 31, 33, 33, 35,
35), pm, p to end.
Next (dec) row (RS) К to 2 sts before
marker, ssk, si marker, k2tog, к to end—
60 (60, 60, 64, 64. 68, 68) sts. Work next
5 rows even.
Next (inc) row (RS) К to marker, M1, si
marker, M1, к to end—62 (62, 62. 66. 66,
70, 70) sts. Work even until hood meas-
ures 11 (11, 11, 12, 12, 12, 12)728 (28,
28, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5, 30.5)cm, end with a
WS row.
Dec row 1 (RS) К to 2 sts before marker,
ssk, si marker, k2tog, к to end.
Dec row 2 (WS) P to 2 sts before marker,
p2tog tbl, si marker, p2tog. p to end. Rep
last 2 rows once more. Knit next row.
Dec row 3 (WS) P to 2 sts before marker,
p2tog tbl, si marker, p2tog, p to end. Rep
last 2 rows twice more—48 (48. 48, 52,
52. 56. 56) sts. Knit next row. Work three
needle bind-off as foil: p24 (24. 24, 26, 26,
28. 28) sts, hold hood halves on two par-
allel needles so RS are tog. Insert 3rd nee-
dle knitwise into first st of each needle and
wrap yarn around each needle as if to knit.
Knit these 2 sts tog and si them off the
needles. ‘K the next 2 sts tog in the same
manner. SI first st on 3rd needle over the
2nd st and off the needle; rep from *
across row until all sts are bound off.
Hood edging
With RS facing, circular needle and CC.
pick up and к 90 (90, 90, 96, 96, 96, 96)
sts evenly spaced along front edge of
hood. Bind off all sts purlwise.
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Armhole bands
With RS facing and MC, pick up and к 74
(79, 84, 88, 93, 98, 103) sts evenly
spaced along armhole edge. Bind off in
k1, p1 rib.
Armhole edging
With RS facing and CC, pick up and к 1 st
in each of 74 (79, 84, 88, 93. 98, 103) sts
along armhole edge. Bind off all sts purl-
wise. Sew side seams.
Bottom edging
With RS facing, circular needle and CC,
pick up and к 118 (126, 138, 154, 170,
186, 198) sts evenly spaced along entire
bottom edge. Bind off all sts purlwise.
Sew on buttons. О
7 v-neck vest
Del Cerro
Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium, Large,
1X, 2X. 3X. Shown in size Small on page 37.
MATERIALS
Del Cerro by Aslan Trends, 13Zioz/50g
hanks, each approx 127yd/115m (merino
wool)
5 (5, 6, 7, 8,9, 9) hanks in #9 sour apple
One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE
TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 16740cm
length
Stitch marker
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 33 (36, 40, 44, 48. 52, 56)784
(91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 122, 132, 142)cm
Length 23 (237г, 24, 25, 2572, 267г,
27)758.5 (59.5, 61. 63.5, 64.5, 67.5,
68.5)cm
GAUGE
20 sts and 28 rows to 4710cm over St
st using size 8 (5mm) needles.
26 sts and 28 rows to 4710cm over k1,
p1 rib using size 8 (5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
KI, Pl RIB (multiple of 2 sts plus 1)
Row 1 (RS) K1, *p1, k1; rep from ’ to end.
Row 2 P1, ’k1, p1; rep from ‘ to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k1, p1 rib.
BACK
Cast on 107 (117, 129, 143, 155, 169,
181) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 275cm,
end with a WS row.
Next (dec) row (RS) КЗ (3, 5, 3, 4, 3, 4),
k2tog, *k2, k2tog, k3, k2tog; rep from *, end
k3 (4, 5, 3, 5, 2, 4)—84 (92, 102, 112, 122,
132, 142) sts. Beg with a p row, cont in St
st until piece measures 14 (14, 14, 147г,
14’Д 15, 15)735.5 (35.5, 35.5, 37, 37, 38,
38)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, then 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts at
beg of next 2 rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) K2, ssk, к to last 4
sts, k2tog, k2. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 5 (6, 7, 8, 9,10, 11) times more—56
(60, 66, 72, 78, 82, 88) sts. Work even
until armhole measures 8 (87г, 9, 97г, 10,
107г, 11)720.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5,
28)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape shoulders and neck
Bind off 5 (5,5,6, 8,8,8) sts at beg of next
2 rows, then 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg
of next 4 rows. AT THE SAME TIME, bind
off center 24 (24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30) sts,
then bind off 3 sts from each neck once.
FRONT
Work as for back until piece measures
same length as back to underarm, end
with a WS row—84 (92, 102, 112, 122,
132, 142) sts.
Shape v-neck and armholes
Next row (RS) Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10,
11) sts, к until there are 33 (36, 40, 44, 48,
52, 56) sts on RH needle, k2tog, k2, join a
2nd ball of yarn, k2, ssk, к to end.
Next row Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts,
with first ball of yarn, p to end; with 2nd
ball of yarn, p to end. Cont to shape arm-
holes as for back. AT THE SAME TIME,
cont to shape neck as foil:
Next (dec) row With first ball of yarn, work
to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2; with 2nd ball of yarn,
k2, ssk, work to end. Rep dec row every
other row 13 (13, 14. 14. 15, 15, 16) times
more. When all shaping has been complet-
ed, work even on 13 (15,17,20,22,24,26)
sts each side until piece measures same
length as back to shoulder, end with a WS
row. Shape shoulders as for back.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams.
Neckband
With RS facing and circular needle, beg at
left shoulder seam and pick up and к 48
(52, 54, 58, 60, 64, 66) sts evenly spaced
along left neck edge, pm, pick up and к 48
(52, 54, 58, 60, 64, 66) sts evenly spaced
along right neck edge to right shoulder
seam, pick up and к 33 (33, 35, 35, 37,
37, 39) sts evenly spaced along back neck
edge—129 (137, 143, 151,157,165,171)
sts. Join and pm for beg of rnds.
Set-up rnd *K1, p1; rep from * to 2 sts
before first marker, k2tog, si marker, ssk,
*p1, k1; rep from *, end p1.
Next rnd Work in rib to 2 sts before first
marker, k2tog, si marker, ssk, work in rib
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to end. Rep last rnd 5 (5, 5, 5, 7, 7, 7)
times more. Bind off all sts purlwise.
Armhole bands
With RS facing, pick up and к 95 (101,107,
115, 121, 127, 133) sts evenly spaced
along armhole edge. Beg with row 2, work
in k1, p1 rib for 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8) rows,
end with a RS row. Bind off all sts knit-
wise. Sew side seams. “
tunic vest
Galway Worsted
Ж
Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium, Large,
1X, 2X, 3X. Shown in size Small on page 37.
MATERIALS
Galway Worsted by Plymouth Yarn Com-
pany, 3’/2OZ/100g skeins, each approx
210yd/192m (wool)
6 (6, 7. 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins in #116 teal
One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE
TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 16740cm
length
Stitch marker
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 33 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56)784
(91.5, 101.5, 111.5, 122, 132, 142)cm
Length 30 (3O’/2, 31, 31’/2, 32, 32’Z>,
33)776 (77.5, 78.5, 80, 81,82.5, 84)cm
GAUGE
20 sts and 25 rows to 4710cm over St st
using size 8 (5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
KI, Pl RIB (multiple of 2 sts plus 1)
Row 1 (RS) K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 2 P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k1, p1 rib.
BACK
Cast on 107 (117, 129, 143, 155, 169,
181) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 2 (2, 2, 2,
2’/2, 21/2, 272)75 (5, 5, 5, 6.5, 6.5, 6.5)cm,
end with a WS row.
Next (dec) row (RS) КЗ (3, 5. 3, 4, 3, 4),
k2tog, *k2, k2tog, k3, k2tog; rep from *,
end к 3 (4, 5, 3, 5, 2, 4)—84 (92, 102,
112,122,132, 142) sts. Beg with a p row.
cont in St st until piece measures
21753.5cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) sts at beg of
next 2 rows, then 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts at
beg of next 2 rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) K2, ssk, к to last 4
sts, k2tog, k2. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) times more—56
(60, 66, 72, 78, 82, 88) sts. Work even
until armhole measures 8 (81/г, 9, 9’/2, 10,
10’/2, 11)720.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5, 26.5,
28)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape shoulders and neck
Bind off 5 (5,5,6,8,8,8) sts at beg of next
2 rows, then 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg
of next 4 rows. AT THE SAME TIME, bind
off center 24 (24, 26, 26, 28, 28, 30) sts,
then bind off 3 sts from each neck once.
FRONT
Work as for back until armhole measures 5’/2
(6, &/г, 7, 7K, 8, 8’/2)714 (15, 16.5, 17.5,
19, 20.5, 21.5)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row (RS) K21 (23, 25, 28, 30, 32,
34) sts, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off
center 14 (14, 16, 16, 18, 18, 20) sts, к to
end. Working both sides at once, bind off
from each neck edge 3 sts once, 2 sts
once, then dec 1 st every other row 3
times. Work even on 13 (15, 17, 20, 22,
24, 26) sts each side until piece measures
same length as back to shoulder, end with
a WS row. Shape shoulders as for back.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams.
Collar
With WS facing and circular needle, beg
at left shoulder seam and pick up and к
106 (106, 110, 110, 114, 114, 118) sts
evenly spaced around entire neck edge.
Join and pm for beg of rnds. Work around
in St st for 4 (4, 4, 4, 8, 8, 8) rnds.
Next (inc) rnd Knit, inc 24 sts evenly
spaced around—130 (130, 134, 134, 138,
138,142) sts. Work even until piece meas-
ures 9 (9, 9, 9. 10, 10, 10)723 (23. 23, 23,
25.5, 25.5, 25.5)cm. Bind off all sts loosely.
Armhole bands
With RS facing, pick up and к 95 (101,
107, 115, 121, 127, 133) sts evenly
spaced along armhole edge. Beg with row
2, work in k1, p1 rib for 6 (6, 6, 6, 8, 8, 8)
rows, end with a RS row. Bind off all sts
knitwise. Sew side seams. Q
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sizes, circle all the numbers
that pertain to the size you
are knitting to make the
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9 baby blanket
•□CD
Shown on page 38.
MATERIALS
Bella DK by Universal Yarn, Inc., Шог/
50g skeins, each approx 193yd/176m (poly-
amide/acrylic)
2 skeins each in #13 light green, #15
lime green and #18 scuba blue
One size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 247
60cm length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
MEASUREMENTS
Triangle
Lower width 25763.5cm
Height 21753.5cm
Blanket
Circumference 1507381cm
Diameter 427106.5cm
GAUGE
20 sts and 40 rows to 4710cm over
garter st.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE
Circular needle is used to accommodate
large number of sts. Do not join.
TRIANGLE
Cast on 125 sts.
Knit 2 rows.
Next (dec) row КЗ, k2tog, к to last 5 sts,
k2tog, k3.
Cont to work in garter st, working dec row
every 3rd row 16 times—91 sts.
Then work dec row every 4th row 27
times—37 sts.
Then work dec row every 3rd row 14
times—9 sts.
К 1 row.
Next row K2, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k2—7 sts.
К 1 row.
Next row K1, k2tog, k1, k2tog, k1—5 sts.
К 1 row.
Next row K2tog, k1, k2tog—3 sts.
Knit 1 row.
Place last 3 sts on scrap yarn.
BLANKET
Make 2 triangles in each color (6 total).
Lay triangles in a circular pattern with
matching colors opposite one another.
Thread yarn through rem sts of all 6 trian-
gles. Cinch tightly to close. Sew side
seams of triangles.
Edging
With RS facing and Lime Green, work 1
row sc evenly around outside edge. О
10 ladies’ socks
Cotton Color
Sized for Women’s Medium and Large.
Shown in size Medium on page 38.
MATERIALS
Cotton Color by Regia/Westminster Fibers,
Inc., 1 %oz/50g skeins, each approx 219yd/
200m (superwash wool/cotton/polyamide)
2 skeins in #4177 java fresh color
Two size 0 (2mm) circular needles, 167
40cm length or longer OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE
MEASUREMENTS
Foot Circumference 8 (9)720.5 (23)cm
GAUGE
32 sts and 48 rnds to 4710cm over St st
in the round.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
SOCKS
Loosely cast on 64 (72) stitches, 32 (36)
on each needle. Taking care not to twist
sts, join for knitting in the round. Work in
k2, p2 rib for 12 rnds. Change to St st and
work until piece measures 6715cm from
beg, or desired length of leg.
Gusset
Rnd 1 Needle 1: Knit; Needle 2: K1, M1,
к to last st, M1, k1.
Rnd 2 Knit. Rep last 2 rnds until you have
a total of 60 (64) sts on Needle 2, ending
with a rnd 2. Knit across Needle 1.
Heel
Note Work heel back and forth on Needle
2 sts only.
Row 1 K31 (33), ssk, k1, turn work so
unworked sts that were on left needle are
now on right needle, and WS is facing
you. For Row 2, you will work back across
sts you just worked.
Row 2 SI 1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn work so
unworked sts that were on left needle are
now on right needle, and RS is facing you.
For Row 3, you will work back across the
sts you just worked.
Row 3 SI 1, k4, ssk, k1. turn.
Row 4 SI 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 5 SI 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 6 SI 1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn.
Continue in this manner, working one
more st on each subsequent row before
the decrease until you have decreased
enough sts so you are back down to 32
(36) stitches on Needle 2.
Foot
Turn work so the RS is facing you and
begin to knit in the round again to create
the foot. Knit every round until the foot
measures 5Уг (6)714 (15)cm from end of
heel shaping, or 1 '/274cm short of your
desired completed length.
Star Toe
Rnd 1 [K6 (7) sts, ssk] 8 times—56 (64) sts.
Rnd 2 and all even-numbered rnds Knit
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Rnd 3 [K5 (6) stitches, ssk] 8 times—48
(56) sts.
Rnd 5 [K4 (5) sts, ssk] 8 times—40 (48) sts.
Work in this manner until 16 stitches
remain, 8 on each needle. Knit 1 rnd even.
Next rnd *Ssk; rep from ‘ around—8 sts.
Cut yarn with an 8720.5cm tail. Thread
the yarn through rem sts twice and cinch
tightly to close. О
11 baby socks
IO
Sized for 6 months and 1 year. Shown in
size 6 months on page 38.
MATERIALS
Alpaca Sox by Classic Elite Yarns, 3’/20z/
100g balls, each approx 450yd/411m (al-
paca/merino wool/nylon)
1 ball in #1835 spring green
Two size 0 (2mm) circular needles, 167
40cm length or longer OR SIZE TO OB-
TAIN GAUGE
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 4’/2 (5)711.5 (12.5)cm
GAUGE
32 sts and 48 rnds to 4710cm over St st
in the round.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
SOCKS
Cast on 36 (44) stitches, 18 (22) on each
needle. Taking care not to twist sts, join for
knitting in the round. Work in k2, p2 rib for
6 rnds. Change to St st and work until leg
measures 2’/2 (3)76.5 (7.5)cm from beg,
or desired length of leg.
Gusset
Rnd 1 Needle 1: Knit; Needle 2: K1, M1,
k to last stitch, M1, k1.
Rnd 2 Knit around.
Rep last 2 rnds until you have a total of 32
(36) sts on Needle 2, ending with a rnd 2.
Knit across Needle 1.
Heel
Note Work heel back and forth on Needle
2 sts only. Row 1 K17 (19), ssk, k1, turn
work so unworked sts that were on left
needle are now on right needle, and WS is
facing you. For Row 2, you will work back
across the sts you just worked.
Row 2 SI 1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn work so
unworked sts that were on left needle are
now on right needle, and RS is facing you.
For Row 3, you will work back across the
sts you just worked.
Row 3 SI1, k4, ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4 SI 1, p5, p2tog, p1, turn.
Row 5 SI 1, k6. ssk, k1, turn.
Row 6 S11, p7, p2tog, p1, turn.
Continue in this manner, working one
more st on each subsequent row before
the decrease until you have decreased
enough stitches so you are back down to
18 (22) stitches on Needle 2.
Foot
Turn work so the RS is facing you and begin
to knit in the round again to create the foot.
Knit in this manner until the foot measures
2 (272)75 (6.5)cm from end of heel shap-
ing, or 7271.5cm short of your desired
completed length.
Star Toe
For 6 month size only
Rnd 1 [K4, k2tog] 6 times—30 sts.
KNIT SIMPLE TIP
When working socks on 2 circu-
lar needles, work half of the sts
using both tips of one needle
with the other half resting on the
cable of the 2nd needle. Then
work the other half of the sts
using the 2nd needle with the
first half of the sts resting on the
cable of the first needle.
Rnd 2 [КЗ, k2tog] 6 times—24 sts.
Rnd 3 [K2. k2tog] 6 times—18 sts.
Rnd 4 [K1, k2tog] 6 times—12 sts.
Rnd 5 Knit around.
Rnd 6 K2tog around—6 sts.
For 1 year size only
Rnd 1 [K5, k2tog] 6 times. k2—38 sts.
Rnd 2 [K4, k2tog] 6 times, k2—32 sts.
Rnd 3 [КЗ, k2tog] 6 times, k2—26 sts.
Rnd 4 [K2, k2tog] 6 times, k2—20 sts.
Rnd 5 [K1, k2tog] 6 times, k2—14 sts.
Rnd 6 K2tog around—7 sts.
Cut yarn with an 8720.5cm tail. Thread
the yarn through remaining sts twice and
cinch tightly to close. О
12 hats & mittens
Shown on page 39; with workshop and
instructions on pages 40 & 41.
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13 gathered
stripe bag
Supermerino Multi
ммамяммммвнвммча
Supermerino Solid
випю
Shown on page 42.
MATERIALS
Supermerino by Artyarns, 1 %oz/50g hanks,
each approx 104yd/95m (merino wool)
2 hanks each in #225 navy (MC) and
#132 blue multi (CC)
One size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 20’/
50cm length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Two wooden handles (model #36397)
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Stitch marker
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 12730.5cm wide x 9723cm tall
GAUGES
18 sts and 24 rnds to 4710cm over St st.
18 sts and 40 rnds to 4710cm over gar-
ter st.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGES.
GARTER ST (in rows)
Knit every row.
GARTER ST (in rounds)
Purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd.
Rep these 2 rnds for garter st in rnds.
SIDES
With MC, cast on 100 sts. Place marker
and join for knitting in the round.
“Beg with a Puri rnd, work garter st in
rnds for 7 rnds. Change to CC.
Next rnd Knit into front and back (kfb) of
each st around—200 sts. Knit 9 rnds.
Next rnd *K2tog; rep from ' around—100
sts. Change to MC.**
Rep from “ to ** 3 times more. With MC,
work garter st in rnds for 7 rnds. Bind off
knitwise.
BOTTOM
With MC, cast on 13 sts. Work garter st in
rows until piece measures approx 101/г7
26.5cm, or until piece fits along cast-on
edge of bag. Bind off knitwise.
FINISHING
With MC, sew bottom to sides of bag
along cast-on edge. Using photo for refer-
ence and MC, sew handles top of bag. о
14 cabled bag
Shimmer 5
Shown on page 43.
MATERIALS
Shimmer 5 by Colinette/Unique Kolours,
Ltd., 3’/2Oz/100g hanks, each approx 52yd/
48m (wool/viscose)
5 hanks in #94 magenta
One pair size 19 (15mm) knitting nee-
dles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Cable needle
Two plastic handles (model #31639)
www. mjtrim. com
• !6yd/.5m fabric
 Sewing needle and matching thread
Sewing machine (optional)
Stitch holders
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 15" x 8738cm x 20.5cm
GAUGE
6 sts and 6 rows to 4710cm over St st
with 2 strands of yarn held together.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BODY PANELS (make 6)
With 2 strands of yarn held together, cast
on 12 stitches.
Row 1 (WS) Purl.
Row 2 Knit.
Row 3 Purl.
Row 4 SI next 3 sts to cn and hold to
back, k3, then k3 from cn. SI next 3 sts cn
and hold to front, k3, then k3 from cn.
Row 5 Purl.
Row 6 Knit.
Row 7 Purl.
Row 8 Knit.
Rep rows 1-8 again, then rep rows 1-7
once more. Bind off.
FINISHING
Lay 3 body panels side by side. Following
diagram, sew panels together at red
marks where cables touch leaving large
holes. Sew cast-on edges together for
bottom. Sew side seams as for panels.
STITCH KEY
= Stitch here
to connect
cabled panels
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Handles
With single strand of yarn and tapestry
needle, whip stitch through back loop of
bind-off edge through handle slot filling
handle slot.
Lining
Cut fabric 15“ x 16738cm x 40.5cm. Fold
in half and sew up short side seams. Fold
over Vfe71.5cm hem and press. Place in
bag and whip stitch in place. <•
15 felted tote

Shown on page 43.
MATERIALS
Riverstone Chunky by Louet North America,
3’/2Oz/100g hanks, each approx 165yd/
151m (wool)
3 hanks in #23 strawberry
One pair size 9 (4.5mm) knitting needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Tapestry needle
• 9yd/8.25m 1 mm brown leather cording
2 bag handles (model #36397-NAT)
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MEASUREMENTS
Pre-felted
Sides 131/2" x 11734.5cm x 28cm
Middle З’/г" x 2979cm x 73.5cm
Pocket 131/2B x 8734.5cm x 20.5cm
Felted
Sides 11 “ x 6728cm x 15.5cm
Middle 3" x 2477.5cm x 61cm
Pocket 11" x 5728cm x 12.5cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rows to 4’710cm over St st
(pre-felted)
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BAG
Sides (make 2)
Cast on 60 sts. Work in St st until piece
measures 11728cm. Bind off.
Pocket
Cast on 60 sts. Work in St st until piece
measures 8720.5cm. Bind off.
Middle Strip
Cast on 16 sts. Work in St st until piece
measures 29773.5cm. Bind off.
FINISHING
Felting
1)	Use a low water setting and hottest
temperature in a top loading washing
machine. Add a small amount of laun-
dry detergent and jeans or towels for
agitation.
2)	Place the item to be felted in a lingerie
bag or zippered pillowcase and add to
machine. Check the felting progress fre-
quently, removing the item when the in-
dividual stitches are no longer visible
and the item is felted to the desired size.
3)	Place item in cool water to stop the felt-
ing process and remove suds. Remove
from bag and roll gently in towel to re-
move excess water.
4)	Felted items should be blocked and
shaped while still wet. Pin into shape
and allow to air dry completely.
Construction
With leather cord and tapestry needle, whip
stitch together pocket to 1 main body piece
to middle strip, sew to middle strip, then
2nd main body piece to middle strip. Whip
stitch around all edges, including pocket edge.
Attach handles with leather cording, cen-
tering to top of main body on both sides. Q
KNIT SIMPLE TIP
Lining your bag with fabric
gives it extra strength and a
great visual “pop”.
16 drawstring
backpack
1824 Wool
Shown on page 43.
MATERIALS
7824 Wool by Mission Falls, 1%oz/50g
balls, each approx 85yd/78m (superwash
wool)
4 balls in #27 macaw (A)
1 ball each in #533 squash (B) and #662
wildflower (C)
One size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 247
60cm length
One set (5) size 7 (4.5mm) dpns
One size H-8 (5mm) crochet hook
-	Stitch markers (one in contrasting color)
•	1yd/1m lining fabric
•	1 sheet Timtex
Sewing needle and thread
Sewing machine (optional)
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 24761cm
Height 14735.5cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rnds to 4"/10cm over St st
in the round.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BAG
Cast on 108 sts for lower edge of bag.
Place marker (of contrasting color) and
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join for knitting in the round taking care not
to twist sts on needle.
Next rnd K27 sts, pm, k54, pm, к to rnd
marker. Knit 2 rnds.
Next rnd [K to 6 sts before marker, k2tog,
yo, k4, si m, k4, yo, k2tog] twice, к to end
of rnd marker.
Cont in St st until piece measures 13V
33cm from beg.
Next (eyelet) rnd K4, yo, k2tog, [k7, yo,
k2tog] 11 times, k3.
Work until piece measures 14735.5cm
from beg. Bind off purlwise.
Bottom
Pick up and knit 108 sts along cast-on
row. Place marker and join.
Purl 1 rnd. Knit 2 rnds.
Next rnd *K7, k2tog; rep from * around—
96 sts. К 3 rnds.
Next rnd *K6, k2tog; rep from ‘ around—
84 sts. К 3 rnds.
Next rnd 'K5, k2tog; rep from * around—
72 sts. К 1 rnd.
Next rnd *K4, k2tog; rep from * around—
60 sts. К 1 rnd.
Next rnd ‘КЗ, k2tog; rep from * around—
48 sts. К 1 rnd.
Next rnd *K2, k2tog; rep from * around—
36 sts. К 1 rnd.
Next rnd Ch 1, work [sc, ch 1,2 de, ch 1,
sc] over each ch-2 arch. Join with si st to
first sc. Fasten off.
Layer 2
With C, make a slip knot on hook. With
WS facing, insert hook under a center
spoke and work si st to join yarn, ch
6, work [de, ch 3] around each remaining
spoke, si st in 3rd ch of ch-6. (8 spokes
in C).
Next rnd Ch 1, turn to RS with Layer 1
on top, work [sc, ch 1, 3 de, ch 1, sc]
over each ch-3 arch, join in first sc.
Fasten off.
Layer 3
With B, make a slip knot on hook. With
WS facing, insert hook under a Layer 2
spoke and work si st to join yarn, ch 7,
work [de, ch 4] around each remaining
spoke around, si st in 3rd ch of ch-6. (8
spokes in B).
Next rnd Ch 1, turn to RS with Layer 1
on top, work [sc, ch 1, 4 de, ch 1, sc]
over each ch-4 arch, join in first sc.
Fasten off.
Layer 4
With C, make a slip knot on hook. With
WS facing, insert hook under a Layer 3
spoke and work si st to join yarn, ch 8,
work [de, ch 5] around each remaining
spoke around, si st in 3rd ch of ch-6. (8
spokes in B).
Next rnd Ch 1, turn to RS with Layer 1
on top, work [sc, ch 1, 5 de, ch 1, sc]
over each ch-5 arch, join in first sc.
Fasten off.
Layer 5
With B, make a slip knot on hook. With
WS facing, insert hook under a Layer 4
spoke and work si st to join yarn, ch 9,
work [de, ch 6] around each remaining
spoke around, si st in 3rd ch of ch-6. (8
spokes in B).
Next rnd Ch 1, turn to RS with Layer 1 on
top, work [sc, ch 1, 6 de, ch 1, sc] over
each ch-6 arch, join in first sc. Fasten off.
Sew to front of bag.
Lining
Cut Timtex in a circle to fit in bottom of
bag. Place in bottom of bag.
Using bag for reference, cut fabric to fit
bottom circle and a piece to cover side of
bag. Sew side piece to bottom piece, sew
up side seam.
Press a 1/4"/.5cm hem at top of side piece,
hand sew into bag. О
Next rnd *K1, k2tog; rep from *
around—24 sts. К 1 rnd.
Next	rnd	*K2tog;	rep	from	*
around—12 sts.
Next	rnd	’K2tog;	rep	from	*
around—6 sts.
Cut yarn and thread through rem
sts. Cinch tightly to close.
l-cord straps
Work two 1207305cm l-cord
straps as foil: With C, cast on 4 sts.
‘Row 1 (RS) K4. Do not turn. Slide
sts to beg of needle to work next
row from RS. Rep from * for l-cord.
Thread cord through top of bag and
thread both ends through bottom
eyelets and knot together.
FLOWER
Layer 1
With В and crochet hook, ch 6. In
the 6th ch from hook, work [de, ch
2] 7 times. Join with si st in 3rd ch st
of initial chain. (8 spokes in wheel).
To knit l-cord, you’ll need two double-pointed needles or one circular needle.
For the cord shown, cast on 4 sts.
i) Knit one row. Do not turn.
2) Slide stitches to other end of needle to work the next row from the right side.
Bringing yarn across back of work, кд. Repeat Steps 1 and 2.
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17 polka dot
felted bag
Julia

Shown on page 43.
MATERIALS
Julia by Nashua Handknits/Westminster
Fibers, Inc., 1%oz/50g skeins, each approx
93yd/85m (wool/alpaca/mohair)
6 skeins in #9235 anemone (A)
2 skeins in #5185 spring green (B)
1 skein in #8188 espresso (C)
One pair size 10 (6mm) circular needle,
24760cm length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
•	’/2yd/.5m lining fabric
Sewing needle and matching thread
Sewing machine (optional)
•	Stitch markers
MEASUREMENTS
Pre-felting
44" x 227112cm x 56cm
Felted
32" x 14781.5cm x 35.5cm
GAUGE
1ЗУ2 sts and 20 rows to 4710cm over St
st (pre-felted).
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE
Bag shrunk approximately 30% in width
and 35% in height. Be sure to check your

Felted measurements as yours will shrink
differently depending on your washing
machine and the heat of the hot and cold
water.
BAG BASE
With circular needles and A, cast on 62
sts. Work in garter st 30 rows.
SIDES
Place marker, pick up 15 sts on short side
of rectangle, 62 sts along cast-on row, 15
sts along short side, knit across last row of
rectangle, join for knitting in the round—
154 sts.
Work in garter st in the round as foil: Purl
1 rnd, knit 1 rnd.
Work for 8 rnds past pick-up row, dec’ing
4 sts evenly around on last rnd—150 sts.
Change to St st and B, work Polka Dot
chart using В and C through rnd 15.
Change to A and work in St st for
13733cm from top of Polka Dot chart.
Work Polka Dot chart using В and C
through rnd 15 once more.
Change to A, [knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd] 5
times. Bind off.
HANDLES (make 2)
With A, cast on 98 sts. Work in garter st
for 275cm. Bind off.
FINISHING
Felting
Felt pieces according to felting instruc-
tions in pattern #34.
Pin handles to inside of bag centering on
POLKA DOT
□□□□□□□□
□□□□□□I
□□□□I
15
10
1
COLOR KEY
□ Spring Green (B)
(•: Espresso (C)
each side with 6715cm between the han-
dles. Tack approx 172.5cm of handle to
inside of bag.
Lining
Measure the bag and cut a piece of fabric
1 '72.5cm wider than total width of bag by
about 17743cm long. Fold the short sides
of the fabric together and pin down one
side and across bottom.
Using a sewing machine with matching
thread, sew the seam. Turn the top open
side of the lining down ’Л71.5cm and press.
Pin lining into bag with wrong sides togeth-
er. Using sewing thread and whipstitch,
attach the lining to the inside of the bag. О
bucket bag
Handspun
Shown on page 43.
MATERIALS
Handspun by Ozark Handspun, З’/гог/
100g hanks, each approx 34yd/31m
(wool/mohair)
4 hanks in #187 spring fling
One size 17 (12.75mm) circular needle,
32780cm length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
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One set (5) size 17 (12.75mm) double-
pointed needles
2 Lacis leather handles (item #EC28)
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• %yd/.75m lining fabric
Thread and sewing needle
MEASUREMENTS
9" x 5" x 12723cm x 12.5cm x 30.5cm
GAUGE
6У2 sts and 9 rnds to 4710cm over St st.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
3-NEEDLE BIND-OFF (see page 29)
1)	Hold right sides of pieces together on
two needles. Insert third needle knit-
wise into first st of each needle, and
wrap yarn knitwise.
2)	Knit these two sts together, and slip
them off the needles. ‘Knit the next two
sts together in the same manner.
3)	Slip first st on 3rd needle over 2nd st
and off needle. Rep from * in step 2
across row until all sts are bound off.
BAG
Cast on 46 sts, place marker and join for
knitting in the round. Work in St st (knit
every rnd) until piece measures
14735.5cm. Bind off.
Bottom
With RS facing and dpn, pick up 8
sts with Needle 1 around one corner, pick
15 sts with Needle 2 along side edge, 8
sts with Needle 3 around other corner,
and 15 sts along other side edge with
Needle 4. Attach yarn and work as foil:
Row 1 (RS) Working from Needle 1, k7, si
last st to Needle 2 and k2tog. Turn.
Row 2 (WS) P7, si last st to Needle 4 and
p2tog. Turn.
Rep rows 1 and 2 until all sts from Needles
2 and 4 needles have been worked. Work
3-needle bind-off with sts from Needle 3.
FINISHING
Lining
Cut side lining piece 29" x 131/г773.5ст x
34.5cm. Cut bottom lining piece 9" x 57
23cm x 12.5cm. Iron down ’/271.5cm hem
at top of side piece. Sew bottom and sides
together (add pocket if desired).
Using thread and sewing needle, attach
lining 11/г74ст from top of bag. Fold
knitted hem over to the inside about
275cm. Secure fold with thread and
sewing needle.
Handles
Using photo for reference, attach leather
handles centered on front top on both
sides with thread and needle. О
8 sts
Needle 3
15 sts
Needle 2
15 sts
Needle 4
Needle 1
19 striped tote
Classic Merino Wool
Shown on page 43.
MATERIALS
Classic Merino Wool by Patons, 3’/20z/
100g skeins, each approx 223yd/205m
(wool)
•	1 skein each in #77732 that’s pink (A),
#77734 too teal (B), #238 paprika (C)
and #201 winter white (D)
One size 10 (6mm) circular needle, 167
40cm length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
One set (5) size 10 (6mm) set of double-
pointed needles
	One pair size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
One size I/9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
•	Two each 172.5cm buttons and
% 72cm buttons
Stitch marker
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 20751cm
•	Height 14’/г737ст
GAUGE
16 sts and 21 rnds to 4710cm over St st.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
GARTER ST (in rounds)
Knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd.
Rep last 2 rnds for garter st in rnds.
BAG
With circular needle and A, cast on 80 sts
for top of bag. Place marker and join for
knitting in the round, taking care not to
twist sts.
Work 4 rnds in garter st.
Work in St st (knit every rnd) for 24 rnds.
Change to D and work 4 rnds in garter st.
Change to В and work in St st for 24 rnds.
Change to D and work 4 rnds in garter st.
Change to C and work in St st for 24 rnds.
Change to D and work 4 rnds in garter st.
Change to A and work 2 rnds in St st.
Next rnd [K8, k2tog] 8 times—72 sts. Knit
1 rnd.
Next rnd (K7, k2tog] 8 times—64 sts. Knit
1 rnd. Continue in this manner, decreasing
8 sts every other rnd until 8 sts rem (chang-
ing to dpns when necessary). Cut yarn with
a 12730.5cm tail. Thread yarn through rem
sts, pull tightly and cinch to close.
STRAP
With C and size 7 (4.5mm) needles, cast
on 8 sts.
Rows 1-18 SI 1 st purlwise wyib, knit to
end.
Rows 19-20 SI 1 purlwise wyib, k2tog.
knit to end.
Next row SI 1 st purlwise wyib, knit to
end.
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Rep last row until strap measures 28771 cm.
Next 2 rows SI 1 st purlwise wyib, knit
into front and back of next st, к to end.
Next row SI 1 st purlwise wyib, knit to
end.
Rep last row 17 times.
Bind off all sts, placing last loop onto cro-
chet hook. With RS facing and crochet
hook, work a rnd of si st evenly around
entire edge of strap. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Attach A to top edge of bag and with cro-
chet hook, work a rnd of si st around, fas-
ten off.
Attach strap to top of bag by sandwiching
strap and bag between a pair of buttons
(large button on outside, small button on
inside). Stitch through all layers. Rep for
other side. О
cowl pullover
Brushed Mohair
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X,
3X. Shown in size Medium on page 45.
MATERIALS
Brushed Mohair by Be Sweet, 1%oz/50g
balls, each approx 120yd/110m (brushed
baby mohair)
11 (12. 13, 15, 16, 18) balls in tomato
One pair each sizes 9 and 1O’/2 (5.5 and
6.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
Size 1CP/2 (4.5mm) circular needle, 167
40cm length
Stitch holders
• Stitch marker
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 36 (39, 42, 46, 50. 54)791.5 (99,
106.5, 117, 127, 137)cm
Length 29Уг (30, 3O’/2, 31,31 ’/2, 32)775
(76, 77.5. 78.5, 80, 81)cm
Upper arm 12 (13.14, 15, 16,17)730.5
(33, 35.5, 38, 40.5, 43)cm
GAUGE
14 sts and 18 rows to 4710cm over St st
using larger needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
KI, Pl RIB (multiple of 2 sts plus 1)
Row 1 (RS) K1, *p1. k1; rep from ‘ to end.
Row 2 P1. *k1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k1, p1 rib.
BACK
With larger needles, cast on 79 (85, 89,
97, 103, 111) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 6
(6, 6, 8, 8. 8) rows, end with a WS row.
Cont in St st until piece measures
16’/г742ст from beg, end with a WS row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K6 (2, 4, 2, 5, 2),
‘k2tog, k3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6); rep from *, end
k2tog, k6 (3, 5.2,5,3)—65 (71,75,83,89,
97) sts. Work even until piece measures
21753.5cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 4 (4. 4, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 3 (4, 4, 6, 6, 7) times more—49 (53,
57,59,63,67) sts. Work even until armhole
measures 7 (7’/2, 8, SV2, 9, 9’/г)717.5 (19,
20.5, 21.5, 23, 24)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape neck and shoulders
Next row (RS) K13 (14, 16, 17, 18, 20)
sts, place center 23 (25, 25, 25, 27, 27)
sts on st holder for back neck, join a 2nd
ball of yarn, к to end. Working both sides
at once, dec 1 st from each neck edge on
next row, then every row once more. Work
even on 11 (12, 14, 15, 16. 18) sts each
side until armhole measures 8 (8’/2, 9, 972,
10, 10’/2)V20.5 (21.5, 23, 24, 25.5,
26.5)cm, end with a WS row. Bind off from
each armhole edge 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) sts
once, then 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) sts once.
FRONT
Work as for back until armhole measures
5’/2 (6, 6’Z>, 7, 772, 8)714 (15, 16.5, 17.5,
19, 20.5)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row (RS) K16 (17,19, 20, 21,23) sts,
place center 17 (19, 19, 19, 21, 21) sts on
holder for front neck, join a 2nd ball of yarn,
к to end. Working both sides at once, dec
1 st from each neck edge on next row, then
every row 3 times more, then every other
row once.
Work even on 11 (12, 14, 15, 16, 18) sts
each side until piece measures same
length as back to shoulder, end with a WS
row. Shape shoulders as for back.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 31 (33, 33,
35, 35, 35) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib for 6 (6,
6, 8, 8, 8) rows.
Next (inc) row (RS) Knit, inc 20 (22, 24,
24, 26, 28) sts evenly spaced across—51
(55, 57. 59, 61, 63) sts. Beg with a purl
row, cont in St st until piece measures
9723cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Next (dec) row (RS) K2 (1, 2, 3, 1, 2),
*k2tog, k1; rep from *, end k1 (0, 1, 2, 0,
1)—35 (37. 39, 41, 41, 43) sts. Mark beg
and end of last row. Work even until piece
measures 172.5cm above marked row,
end with a WS row.
Next (inc) row (RS) K1, M1, к to last st, M1,
k1. Rep inc row every 12th (8th, 6th, 6th,
4th, 4th) row 3 (2, 2, 6, 3, 6) times more,
then every 0 (10th, 8th, 0,6th, 6th) row 0 (2,
3,0,4, 2) times—43 (47,51,55,57.61) sts.
Work even until piece measures 10725.5cm
above marked row, end with a WS row.
Shape cap
Bind off 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2 rows
10 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) times more.
Dec row 2 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1.
Dec row 3 P1, p2tog, к to last 3 sts, p2tog
tbl, p1. Rep last 2 rows 0 (1,1.1,0,0) time
more. Bind off rem 9 (9,11,11,13, 13) sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams.
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Cowl collar
With RS facing and circular needle, beg at
left shoulder seam and pick up and к 10
sts evenly spaced along left neck edge,
k17 (19, 19, 19. 21, 21) sts from front
neck holder dec'ing 2 sts evenly spaced,
pick up and к 10 sts evenly spaced along
right neck edge, pick up and к 4 sts even-
ly spaced along right back neck edge, k23
(25, 25, 25, 27, 27) sts from back neck
holder dec’ing 3 sts evenly spaced, pick
up and к 4 sts evenly spaced along left
back neck edge—63 (67, 67, 67, 71, 71)
sts. Join and pm for beg of rnds. Cont in
St st for 377.5cm.
Next (inc) rnd Knit, inc 23 sts evenly
spaced around—86 (90, 90, 90, 94, 94)
sts. Cont in rev St st until collar measures
13Vfe734cm. Work around in k1, p1 rib for
5 (5, 5, 7, 7, 7) rnds. Bind off loosely in
rib. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve
seams. Q
3 (З’л>, 4, 4’/4, 4X, 5)“
73a(8’a,8’a, 8’a, 83a,8V
°22 (233a, 24K 27, 28K 31)"°
Q	. 	 -O
18 (19'/2, 21,23, 25, 27)"
12(13,14,15,16,17)“
о  —	о
8’/4(83a, 83a,9X9X 9’*)"
swing jacket
Cuzco
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X.
Shown in size Medium on page 46.
MATERIALS
Cuzco by Berroco, Inc., 3’/2Oz/100g
hanks, each approx 130yd/119m (super-
fine alpaca/peruvian wool)
10 (11, 12, 14, 15) hanks in #9634 rosa
Size 10 (6mm) circular needle, 24760cm
length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
One set (5) size 10 (6mm) double-point-
ed needles (dpns)
Stitch marker
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3
a
3
18(19,21,23X26)"
13’а(14Х15’/4,17,18’й)"
MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) 36 (38, 42, 47, 52)791.5
(96.5, 106.5, 119.5, 132)cm
Upper arm 177г (187г, 197г, 207г,
211/г)744.5 (47, 49.5, 52, 54.5)cm
GAUGE
• 15 sts and 21 rows to 4710cm over St
st using size 10 (6mm) dpns.
 15 sts and 24 rows to 4'710cm over
ridge pat using size 10 (6mm) circular
needle (slightly stretched vertically).
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
RIDGE PATTERN (multiple Of 2 sts plus 1)
Rows 1 and 3 (RS) Knit.
Rows 2 and 4 Purl.
Rows 5 and 6 Knit.
Rows 7 and 9 Purl.
Rows 8 and 10 Knit
Rep rows 1-10 for ridge pat.
NOTES
1) Body of jacket is made vertically in one
piece from right front edge to left front
edge.
2) Every 5 rows of pat st counts as one
ridge.
BODY
Cast on 124 (126, 128, 130, 132) sts. Do
not join.
For sizes Small, Large, 1X and 2X only
Work back and forth as foil:
Rows 1 and 3 (RS) Purl.
Rows 2 and 4 Knit. These 4 rows plus
cast-on edge count as 1 ridge.
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For all sizes
Beg with row 1, work back and forth in
ridge pat until there are 16 (17,18, 20, 22)
ridges from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape right armhole
Next row (RS) Work across first 48 sts,
join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off next 8
(10, 12, 14, 16) sts, work to end. Working
both sides at once, bind off 2 sts from
each armhole edge 3 times. Work next
row even. Cast on 2 sts at beg of each
armhole edge 3 times.
Next (joining) row (RS) Work across first
48 sts, cast on 8 (10, 12, 14,16) sts, with
same ball of yarn, work to end—124 (126,
128, 130, 132) sts. Work even until there
are 36 (39, 42, 47, 52) ridges from beg,
end with row 10 (5, 10, 5, 10).
For sizes Medium and 1X only
Work row 6 of ridge pat.
For all sizes
Shape left armhole
Next row (RS) Work across first 68 sts,
join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off next 8
(10, 12, 14, 16) sts, work to end. Working
both sides at once, bind off 2 sts from
each armhole edge 3 times. Work next
row even. Cast on 2 sts at beg of each
armhole edge 3 times.
Next (joining) row (RS) Work across first
68 sts, cast on 8 (10, 12, 14, 16) sts,
with same ball of yarn, work to end—124
(126, 128,130) sts. Work even until there
are 54 (58, 62, 69, 76) ridges from beg.
Bind off.
SLEEVES
With RS facing and dpn, beg at bottom of
armhole opening and pick up and к 66
(70, 74, 78, 82) sts evenly spaced around
entire armhole edge, dividing sts evenly
between 4 dpn. Join and pm for beg of
rnds. Work around in St st for 6715cm,
dec 3 (0, 4, 1, 5) sts evenly spaced
around—63 (70, 70, 77, 77) sts. Cont in
k4, p3 rib for 5712.5cm.
Next (dec) rnd *Ssk, k2, p3; rep from ‘
around—54 (60, 60, 66, 66) sts. Change
to кЗ, p3 rib and work until rib section
measures 14735.5cm from beg. Bind off
in rib.
FINISHING
Block piece to measurements. Q
22 ruffle trim v-neck
Synchronicity
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X.
Shown in size Large on page 47.
MATERIALS
Synchronicity by Alchemy Yarns of Trans-
formation, 1%oz/50g hanks, each approx
110yd/101 m (silk/wool)
9 (10, 11, 13, 14) hanks in #6a ame-
thyst (A)
1 hank in #48a passion flower (B)
One pair each sizes 6 and 7 (4 and
4.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
One size 7 (4.5mm) circular needle, 297
74cm length
•	Size F/5 (3.75mm) crochet hook
MEASUREMENTS
•	Bust 35 (38, 42, 46, 50)789 (96.5,
106.5, 117, 127)cm
Length 23% (25’/4, 26’/д, 27%, 27%)760
(64. 66.5, 69, 70.5)cm
• Upper arm 11 (12, 13, 14%, 15%)728
(30.5, 33, 37, 39.5)cm
GAUGE
22 sts and 28 rows to 4710cm over St st
using larger needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BACK
With smaller needles and A, cast on 107
(115, 127, 137, 147) sts.
Row 1 (RS) P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.
Cont in k1, p1 rib for 3 rows more.
Change to larger needles.
Next row (RS) P1 (selvage st), к to last st,
pl (selvage st).
Cont in St st until piece measures
3"/7.5cm from beg.
Next (dec) row (RS) P1, k9, k3tog, к to
last 13 sts, SK2P, k9, p1. Rep dec row
every 6th row 4 times more—87 (95, 107,
117, 127) sts. Work even until piece
measures 9 (9%, 10, 101/2, 10%)723 (24,
25.5, 26.5, 26.5)cm from beg.
Next (inc) row (RS) P1, inc 1 st in next st,
к to last 2 sts, inc 1 st in next st, p1.
Rep inc row every 6th row 4 times more—
97 (105, 117, 127, 137) sts. Work even
until piece measures 15 (15!4>, 16, 16%,
16%)738 (39.5, 40.5, 42, 42)cm from beg.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2
rows, 2 sts at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 4,
4) rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) КЗ, k3tog, к to last
6 sts, SK2P, k3. Rep dec row every 4th
row 1 (2, 3, 3, 4) times more—77 (81,87,
93, 97) sts. Work even until armhole
measures 7% (8%, 9, 9%, 10)719 (21.5,
23, 24, 25.5)cm.
Neck and shoulder shaping
Bind off 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 8
(6, 4, 8, 4) rows, 0 (6, 6, 0, 7) sts at beg of
next 0 (2, 4, 0, 4) rows, AT SAME TIME,
bind off center 17 (19, 23, 25, 25) sts and
working both sides at once, bind off 5 sts
from each neck edge twice.
FRONT
Work as for back until piece measures 14
(14%, 15, 15%, 15%)735.5 (37, 38, 39.5,
39.5)cm from beg.
Beg neck detail
Note The neck detail is formed using a
purl ridge below the v-neck or 3 single
purl sts to the right side of the v-neck
to facilitate the picking up of sts for the
ruffle trim, which is worked in the finish-
ing stage.
Next row (RS) Work 36 (40, 46, 51, 56)
sts, p25, work 36 (40, 46, 51, 56) sts.
Work even in St st on all sts until piece
measures same as back to armhole.
Armhole and v-neck shaping
Place a marker to mark center st. Bind
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off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows,
2 sts at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 4, 4) rows.
Dec row 1 (RS) КЗ, k3tog, к to 5 sts
before center st, pm, k2tog, p1, k2 (for
first side), join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind
off center st, then on 2nd side, [k2. p1 ] 3
times, pm, ssk, к to last 6 sts, SK2P, k3.
Cont to shape armholes by dec’ing each
side every 4th row 1 (2, 3, 3, 4) times, AT
SAME TIME, cont to shape the v-neck by
dec’ing every row on the next 10 rows,
working WS rows as foil:
Dec row 2 (WS) On first side, p to 2 sts
before marker, p2tog tbl, [k1, p2] twice,
k1, si 2 wyif; on 2nd side si 2 wyif, k1,
p2tog, work to end.
Then work RS dec row every other row 4
(5, 7, 8, 8) times, then every 4th row 3
times.
There are 20 (21, 22, 24, 26) sts each
side. Cont with the 3-st trim on both neck
edges and the 3 purl sts on the right neck
edge until armhole measures same as
back.
Shoulder shaping
Bind off 5 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts from each shoul-
der edge 4 (3, 2, 4, 2) times, 0 (6, 6, 0, 7)
sts 0 (1, 2, 0, 2) times.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles and A, cast on 49 (51,
57, 63, 69) sts. Work in k1, p1 rib as on
back for 4 rows. Change to larger needles.
Next row (RS) P1 (selvage st), к to last st,
p1 (selvage st). Cont in St st inc 1 st each
side (inside selvage sts) every 12th (8th,
8th, 8th, 8th) row 6 (8, 8, 8, 8) times—61
(67, 73, 79, 85) sts. Work even until piece
measures 12730.5cm from beg.
Cap shaping
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2
rows, 2 sts at beg of next 2 (2, 2, 4,
4) rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) КЗ, k3tog, к to last 6
sts, SK2P, k3. Rep dec row every 4th row
3 times more—33 (39, 43, 45, 49) sts.
Work even for 8 (10, 10, 14, 16) rows.
Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 8 (8, 10, 10,
10) rows, 3 sts at beg of next 4 (4, 6, 6, 6)
rows. Bind off rem 5 (11,5, 7, 11) sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces lightly to measurements.
Sew shoulder seams. With crochet hook
and A, work 35 (37, 41, 43, 43) sc evenly
along the back neck edge.
Neck ruffle
For the first ruffle, using circular needle
and A, pick up and к sts evenly along the
back neck edge, then pick up and к 1 st
along the first purl ridge to the left of the v-
neck (picking up approx 3 sts for every 4
rows), then pick up and к 25 sts in the purl
ridge under the v-neck, then cast on 38
sts at end.
Row 1 *K1, yo; rep from * in each st to
end. [Purl 1 row, knit 1 row] 4 times, p 1
row. Bind off. For the 2nd ruffle, with B,
beg at approx 275cm from the right
shoulder and under the first ruffle, pick up
and к sts along the 275cm of the back
neck, then pick up sts in the 2nd purl
ridge and under the center 25 sts at cen-
ter front. Work and finish as for the first
ruffle. Curve the “extra” ruffle sts from the
first ruffle around the В ruffle and seam in
place along the 3rd purl ridge. Sew side
and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.
3fe(34 4,4К4%)“
6%(7,n, 8,8)"
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17^(19,21,23,25)"
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8V?0,10,11,12)“
23 looped turtleneck
pullover
Sized for Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X,
3X. Shown in size Medium on page 49.
MATERIALS
Shepherd Bulky by Loma’s Laces, 4oz/
113g hanks, each approx 140yd/128m
(superwash wool)
6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) hanks in #64 gold hill
One pair each sizes 7 and 9 (4.5 and
5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
Two size 7 (4.5mm) circular needles,
16740cm length
• Stitch marker
MEASUREMENTS
Bust 38 (41,44, 48, 52, 56)796.5 (104,
111.5, 122, 132, 142)cm
Length 25 (251/г, 26, 26’/2, 27, 27’/2)7
63.5 (64.5. 66, 67.5, 68.5, 70)cm
Upper arm 13 (14, 15, 16, 17, 18)733
(35.5, 38, 40.5, 43, 45.5)cm
GAUGE
14 sts and 20 rows to 4710cm over St st
using larger needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE
See Workshop on page 48.
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STITCH GLOSSARY
Make Loop (ML) Knit next st but do not
drop it from LH needle, bring yarn to front
between needles and wind it around left
thumb. Take yarn to back between nee-
dles and к the same st once more tbl, slip-
ping st off LH needle. Pass the 2nd st on
RH needle over the first st.
LOOP FRINGE PATTERN
(multiple of 2 sts plus 1)
Rows 1 and 3 (RS) Knit.
Row 2 K1, *ML, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 4 K2, ‘ML, k1; rep from ’, end k1.
Rep rows 1-4 for loop fringe pat.
K2, P2 RIB (multiple of 4 sts plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k2, p2 rib.
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 66 (74, 78,
82, 90, 98) sts.
Work in k2, p2 rib for 8 (8, 8, 10, 10, 10)
rows, inc 2 (0, 0, 2, 2, 2) sts evenly
spaced across last row and end with a
WS row—68 (74, 78, 84, 92, 100) sts.
Change to larger needles and St st. Work
even until piece measures 4710cm from
beg, end with a WS row.
Shape waist
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Rep dec row every 16th
row once more—64 (70, 74, 80, 88,
96) sts. Work even until piece measures
101/г726.5ст from beg, end with a
WS row.
Next (inc) row (RS) K1, M1, к to last st,
M1, k1. Rep inc row every 18th row once
more—68 (74. 78, 84, 92. 100) sts. Work
even until piece measures 16740.5cm
from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape armholes
Bind off 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Next (dec) row (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3
sts, k2tog, k1. Purl next row. Rep last 2
rows 3 (3, 4, 4, 6, 7) times more—52 (56,
58, 62, 64, 68) sts. Work even until arm-
hole measures 8 (81/г, 9, 91/2, 10,
10’/2)720.5 (21.5, 23. 24. 25.5, 26.5)cm,
end with a WS row.
Shape neck and neck
Next row (RS) K6 (6, 7, 9, 9, 11) sts, join
a 2nd ball of yarn and bind off center 40
(44, 44, 44, 46, 46) Sts, к to end. Working
both sides at once, bind off 2 sts from
each neck edge once.
Work even on 4 (4, 5, 7, 7, 9) sts each
side until armhole measures 8У2 (9, 9’/г,
10. 1O’/2, 11)721.5 (23, 24. 25.5, 26.5,
28)cm, end with a WS row. Bind off 2 (2,
3, 4. 4, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then
2 (2, 2. 3, 3, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows.
FRONT
Work as for back until armhole measures
6 (6У2, 7, 7’/2, 8, 8’/2)715 (16.5, 17.5, 19,
20.5, 21.5)cm, end with a WS row.
Shape neck
Next row (RS) K12 (12, 13, 15, 15, 17)
sts, join a 2nd ball of yarn and bind
off center 28 (32, 32, 32, 34, 34) sts, к to
end.
Working both sides at once, bind off from
each neck edge 2 sts 3 times, then dec 1
st each neck edge every other row twice.
Work even on 4 (4, 5, 7, 7, 9) sts each
side until piece measures same length as
back to shoulder, end with a WS row.
Shape shoulders as for back.
SLEEVES
With larger needles, cast on 35 (37, 37,
39, 39, 41) sts. Work rows 1-4 of loop
fringe pat once. Knit next 2 rows. Cont in
St st and work even for 6 rows.
Next (inc) row (RS) K1, M1, к to last st,
M1, k1. Rep inc row every 14th (12th, 8th,
8th, 6th, 6th) row 5 (6, 3, 3, 2, 6) times
more, then every 0 (0,10th, 10th, 8th, 8th)
row 0 (0, 5, 5, 8, 5) times—47 (51,55, 57,
61,65) sts.
Work even until piece measures 17Уг
(17’/2, 18, 18, 181/2, 18’/2)744.5 (44.5,
45.5, 45.5, 47, 47)cm from beg, end with
a WS row.
Shape cap
Bind off 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next
2 rows.
Dec row 1 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1.
Dec row 2 P1, p2tog, к to last 3 sts,
p2tog tbl, p1. Rep last 2 rows once more.
Dec row 3 (RS) K1, ssk, к to last 3 sts,
k2tog, k1. Purl next row.
Rep last 2 rows 5 (6, 7, 7,8,9) times more.
Bind off 2 (2, 3, 2, 2, 2) sts at beg of next
2 rows, then 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows.
Bind off rem 11 (11, 11, 13, 13. 13) sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Sew
shoulder seams.
Collar
With RS facing and circular needle, beg at
left shoulder seam and pick up and к 97
(105, 105, 105, 109, 109) sts evenly
spaced around entire neck edge.
Do not join. Beg with row 2 of loop fringe
st, work back and forth on two circular
needles through row 4.
Join and pm for beg of rnds. Purl next rnd,
dec 1 st—96 (104, 104, 104, 108, 108)
sts. Cont to work around in k2, p2 rib for
16 rnds.
Next (dec) rnd *K2, p2tog; rep from ’
around—72 (78, 78, 78, 81,81) sts. Cont
in k2, p1 rib for 13 rnds. Bind off loosely in
rib. Sew side edges of loop fringe st rows
closed. Set in sleeves. Sew side and
sleeve seams. G
12fe(13%, 13%, 13%, 14%, 14%)*
1(1,1 %, 2,2,2%)‘
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ridged cowl
Silk Blend Semi Solids
Shown on page 50.
MATERIALS
Silk Blend Semi Solids by Manos del Uru-
guay/Fairmount Fibers, Ltd., 1%oz/50g
hanks, each approx 150yd/137m (wool/silk)
1 hank in undyed
One pair size 5 (3.75mm) circular nee-
dle, 24"/60cm length OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE
•	Stitch marker
MEASUREMENTS
Circumference 26766cm
Height 9723cm
GAUGE
22 sts and 45 rnds to 4710cm over
ridge pat.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE
This piece is reversible as the ridge pat
looks good on either side.
RIDGE PAT
Purl 6 rnds, knit 3 rnds.
Rep these 9 rnds for ridge pat.
COWL
Cast on 146 sts. Taking care not to twist
sts, place marker and join for knitting in
the round.
Work in ridge pat for 11 reps. Purl 3 more
rnds. Bind off loosely purlwise, о
button-neck scarf
Inca Marl
□□CD
Shown on page 51.
MATERIALS
Inca Marl by Classic Elite Yarns, 1%oz/50g
hanks, each approx 109yd/100m (alpaca)
•	2 hanks in #1175 birch
One pair size 6 (4mm) knitting needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Three 1 ’/г74ст buttons
Sewing needle and matching thread
MEASUREMENTS
5'7г” x 26714cm x 66cm
GAUGE
32 sts and 26 rows to 4710cm over k3,
p2 rib (unstretched) using size 6 (4mm)
needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
КЗ, P2 RIB (multiple of 5 sts plus 3)
Row 1 (RS) 'КЗ, p2; rep from * to last 3
sts, k3.
Row 2 (WS) *P3, k2; rep from ' to last 3
sts, p3.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for k3, p2 rib.
SCARF
Cast on 48 sts. Work in k3, p2 rib for
25’/2764.5cm, end with a RS row.
Next (buttonhole) row (WS) P3, k2tog,
yo, [p3. k2] 3 times, p3, k2tog, yo, [p3, k2]
3 times, p3, yo, k2tog, p3. Work 3 rows in
k3, p2 rib. Bind off loosely in rib.
FINISHING
Sew buttons to right side of scarf at 157
38cm, 16’/2742cm, 18745.5cm from but-
tonhole edge. О
26 cabled shawl
Tweedy Alpaca
CD
Shown on page 52.
MATERIALS
Tweedy Alpaca by Tahki Yarns/Tahki •Stacy
Charles, Inc., 1%oz/50g balls, each ap-
prox 81yd/75m (wool/baby alpaca/acrylic/
viscose)
9 balls in #1 natural
One size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 247
60cm length OR SIZE TO OBTAIN
GAUGE
One size 1 -9 (5.5mm) crochet hook
Cable needle
MEASUREMENTS
19" x 56748.5cm x 142cm
GAUGES
13 sts and 20 rows to 4710cm over St st.
18-st cable panel = 31Д78ст at row 21.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGES.
STITCH GLOSSARY
8-st LPC SI 3 sts to cn and hold to front,
кЗ, p2; k3 from cn.
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SHAWL
Cast on 75 sts.
Row 1 (RS) P5, work row 1 of Cable
Panel Chart over next 18 sts, p29, work
row 1 of Cable Panel Chart over next 18
sts, p5.
Row 2 (WS) K5, work row 2 of Cable
Panel Chart over next 18 sts, k29, work
row 2 of Cable Panel Chart over next 18
sts, k5.
Cont in this way through row 28 of Cable
Panel Chart, then rep rows 1-28 eight
times more, then rows 1-22 once more.
Bind off loosely in pat.
FINISHING
Edging
With RS facing and crochet hook, work sc
evenly around edges of shawl for 2 rnds.
Next rnd Ch 1, sc 1 in next sc, *ch 5,
work si st in ch, skip 1 sc. sc in next 5 sc;
rep from * around. Fasten off.
Lightly block. Q
STITCH KEY
□ К on RS, p on WS
В Pon RS, konWS
"  8-st LPC
□□□
Sized for X-Small, Small, Medium, Large,
1X, 2X. Shown in size Small on page 53.
MATERIALS
Harmony 8-Ply by Naturally NZ/Fiber
Trends, l%oz/50g hanks, each approx
136yd/125m (wool)
4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) hanks in #700 natural
One pair size 7 (4.5mm) knitting needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Stitch markers
MEASUREMENTS
Bust (closed) 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)7
81.5 (91.5, 101.5, 112, 122, 132)cm
Length 21 Иг (22, 23, 231/г, 2414, 25)7
54.5 (56, 58.5, 60, 62, 63.5)cm
GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows to 4710cm over St st.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BACK
Cast on 80 (90, 100, 110, 120, 130) sts.
К 3 rows. Change to St st and work until
piece measures 21 ’/2 (22, 23, 2314, 241/2,
25)754.5 (56, 58.5, 60. 62, 63.5)cm.
Bind off.
LEFT FRONT
Cast on 40 (45, 50, 55, 60, 65) sts. Knit 3
rows. Change to St st and work until
piece measures 2114 (22, 23, 23’4, 24’/2,
25)754.5 (56, 58.5, 60, 62, 63.5)cm.
Bind off.
RIGHT FRONT
Work as for Left Front.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams 5 (6, 614, 7, 8,
814)712.5 (15.5, 16.5, 18, 20.5, 21.5)cm
from shoulder edge.
Armhole bands
Place markers on fronts and back 714 (8,
8’4, 9, 9’4, 10)719 (20.5, 21.5, 23, 24,
25.5)cm down from shoulder. With RS
facing, pick up and knit 75 (80, 85,90,95,
100) sts evenly between armhole markers.
Knit 3 rows. Bind off knitwise.
Sew side seams, including armhole
bands.
Pockets
Cast on 24 sts and work in rev St st for
614716.5cm. Knit 5 rows. Bind off knit-
wise.
Fold over and tack top down 275cm, sew
pocket to each front 1%74.5cm from bot-
tom and 1 1474cm from front edge. О
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colorblock afghan
Wool-Ease

Shown on page 54.
MATERIALS
Wool-Ease by Lion Brand Yarn, 3oz/85g
skeins, each approx 197yd/180m (acrylic/
wool)
8 skeins in #114 denim (A)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
6 skeins in #122 sienna (B)
• 1 skein each in #172 lemongrass (C)
and #173 sage (D)
One pair size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 48" x 63'7122cm x 160cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows to 4710cm over moss
st or double seed st using size 8 (5mm)
needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
MOSS STITCH
(over an even number of sts)
Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from ‘ to end.
Row 2 Rep row 1.
Row 3 *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 4 Rep row 3.
Rep rows 1-4 for moss st.
DOUBLE SEED STITCH
(over a multiple of 4 sts, plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) *K2, p2; rep from *, end k2.
Rows 2 and 3 ’P2, k2; rep from ’, end p2.
Row 4 Rep row 1.
Rep rows 1-4 for double seed st.
NOTES
1) Color change should always occur on a
WS row (that is, always к the knit st and
p the purl sts with the new color).
2) All A sections are worked in double
seed st; В, C and D sections are
worked in moss st.
STRIPS 1 AND 5
With C, cast on 14 sts. Work in moss st for
21 rows, end with row 1 of pat. ‘Cut C, join
В and cont in moss st for 90 rows (or
12730.5cm).
Cut B, join D and cont in moss st for 22
rows. Cut D, join В and cont in moss st for
90 rows (or 12730.5cm). Cut B, join C and
work in moss st for 22 rows; rep from *
once more. Bind off with C.
STRIPS 3 AND 7
Work same as strips 1 and 5 but reverse
colors C and D.
STRIPS 2, 4, AND 6
With B, cast on 54 sts. Work in moss st
for 21 rows. ‘Cut B, join A and work next
row on WS in moss st. Work in double
seed st for 89 rows. Cut A, join В and
work next row on WS in double seed st.
Work in moss st for 21 rows; rep from * 3
times more. Bind off with B.
FINISHING
Sew strips tog foil placement diagram. О
striped afghan
Washable Wool
□□□
Shown on page 57.
MATERIALS
Washable Wool by Moda Dea/Coats &
Clark, ЗУгог/ЮОд skeins, each approx
166yd/152m (superwash wool)
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10 skeins in #4441 lake blue (MC)
5 skeins in #4461 maize (CC)
One pair (or one long circular) size 8
(5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE
MEASUREMENTS
Approx 48" x 647122cm x 162.5cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 30 rows to 4'710cm over seed
st using size 8 (5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
SEED STITCH
(over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep row 1 seed st.
AFGHAN
With MC, cast on 217 sts. [With MC, work
seed st for 5" 12.5cm.
With CC, work seed st for 5712.5cm]
twice.
With MC, work seed st for 24761cm.
[With CC, work seed st for 5712.5cm.
With MC, work seed st for 5712.5cm]
twice. Bind off with MC.
FINISHING
With CC. work blanket st evenly around
outside edge. О
30 pumpkin tea cozy
Lamb’s Pride Worsted
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•OD
Sized for small teapot and shown on
pages 58 & 59.
MATERIALS
Lamb's Pride Worsted by Brown Sheep
Company, 4oz/113g skeins, each approx
190yd/174m (wool/mohair)
3 skeins in #M22 autumn harvest (MC)
1 skein in #M172 deep pine (A)
Nature Spun Sport by Brown Sheep Com-
pany, 1%oz/50g skein, each approx 184yd/
168m (wool)
1 skein in #109 spring break (B)
One pair each sizes 6, 7 and 8 (4, 4.5,
and 5mm) knitting needles OR SIZE TO
OBTAIN GAUGE
Sizes F-5 (3.75mm) and H-8 (5mm) cro-
chet hooks
MEASUREMENTS
To fit a teapot 18745cm in circumference
Length 6715cm
GAUGE
44 sts and 36 rows to 4710cm over
garter st using size 8 (5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTES
1) To make cozy larger, add a multiple of
10 sts until the desired width and work
more even rows before the top shaping
to the desired length.
2) See How-To’s on page 59.
BACK PIECE
With MC and size 8 (5mm) needles, cast
on 102 sts. Work in garter st for 4 rows.
Beg pat
Note: Cont to work with two balls of yarn
as foil:
Row 1 (RS) K1 with first ball, k10 with
2nd ball, [using strand from first ball, and
carrying the yarn across the back of the
work, gathering the 10 sts just worked
and pulling tightly, к the next 10 sts, using
strand from 2nd ball, and carrying the
yarn across the back of the work, gather-
ing the 10 sts just worked and pulling
tightly, к the next 10 sts] 4 times, к next
10 sts using first ball and pulling tightly as
before, к last st with 2nd ball, pulling
tightly as before.
Row 2 K1 with 2nd ball, bring yarn to
front, take the yarn from the first ball over
the 2nd ball and bring this yarn to the
back and к next 10 sts, [bring yarn to
back and carrying yarn from 2nd ball
tightly across work, bring this yarn to
back and к next 10 sts, bring yarn to
back and carrying yarn from first ball
tightly across work, bring this yarn to
back and к next 10 sts] 4 times, к next
10 sts using 2nd ball and pulling tightly
as before, к last st with first ball, pulling
tightly as before.
Rep rows 1 and 2 until there are 30 rows
(15 ridges) in pat.
Next row (RS) K1, [k2tog, k6, k2tog] 10
times, к 1—82 sts.
Work even in pat st (there are 8 sts
between each change of ball) for 3 rows.
Next row (RS) K1, [k2tog, k4, k2tog] 10
times, к 1—62 sts.
Work even in pat st (there are 6 sts
between each change of ball) for 3 rows.
Next row (RS) K1, [k2tog, k2, k2tog] 10
times, k1—42 sts.
Work even in pat st (there are 4 sts
between each change of ball) for 3 rows.
Next row (RS) K1, [k2tog] 20 times. k1—
22 sts.
Cut 2nd ball and working with one ball
only, к next row on WS. Change to A and
к 1 row.
Next (eyelet) row (RS) K1. [k1, k2tog, yo]
6 times, k2tog, k1—21 sts.
Change to size 7 (4.5mm) needles and
knit 4 rows.
Change to size 6 (4mm) needles and knit
4 rows. Bind off.
FRONT PIECE
Work same as for back piece.
Large leaf
With larger crochet hook and A, ch 13.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next
11 ch, work 3 sc in point at end of ch,
working along other side of foundation ch,
work sc in 12 ch.
Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Work 1 sc in next 13 sc, 3 sc in
corner sc, sc in next 11 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 Work 1 sc in next 12 sc, 3 sc in
corner sc, sc in next 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4 Sc in next 8 sc, si st in next 3 cor-
ner sc, sc in next 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5 Sc in next 8 sc, si st in next 3 si st,
sc in next 5 sc. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 5 sc,
si st in next 3 si st, sc in next 5 sc.
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Small leaf
With larger crochet hook and A, ch 8.
Row 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next
6 ch, work 3 sc in point at end of ch,
working along other side of foundation ch,
work sc in 7 ch. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2 Work 1 sc in next 8 sc, 3 sc in cor-
ner sc, sc in next 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3 Work 1 sc in next 7 sc, 3 sc in cor-
ner sc, sc in next 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4 Sc in next 5 sc, si st in next 3 cor-
ner sc, sc in next 5 sc. Fasten off.
Stems
With smaller crochet hook, ch 61.
‘Work 3 de in 2nd ch from hook, work 3
de in each of next 19 ch*, si st in next 10
ch, ch 21; rep between *'s, si st in next
15 ch, ch 21; rep between ”s, si st in
next 5 ch, ch 21; rep between ”s, si st in
last 10 ch. Fasten off. Make two other
stems, varying the placement of the
curlicues if desired.
FINISHING
Sew the front and back pieces tog, leav-
ing openings for the spout and handle.
With A, make a long twisted cord and
weave it through the eyelet row at top of
cozy. Draw tog to gather and tie in a bow.
Sew a leaf to each end. Attach stems to
top (see photo). О
31 striped tea cozy
Sized for a small teapot and shown on
page 60.
MATERIALS
Dyed Cotton by Blue Sky Alpacas, Шог/
50g skeins, each approx 150yd/137m (or-
ganic cotton)
1 skein each in #619 tomato (A), #622
pumpkin (B) and #605 cumin (C)
One pair size 8 (5mm) knitting needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
MEASUREMENTS
Height 7718cm
Circumference 19748.5cm
GAUGE
18 sts and 23 rows to 4710cm over bro-
ken rib (slightly stretched) using size 8
(5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
BROKEN RIB
(over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS) ‘K1, p1; rep from *, end k1.
Row 2 (WS) K1. purl to last st, k1.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for broken rib.
FRONT
With A, cast on 37 sts for top. Work in
broken rib until piece measures 377.5cm.
Work 2 rows in B, 2 rows in A, 2 rows in
B, 2 rows in A, 2 rows in C. Change to A
and work until piece measures 7718cm
from beg. Bind off in pattern.
BACK
Work same as Front.
FINISHING
Sew sides up 172.5cm from bind-off
edge.
Leaving 377.5cm openings on each side
for spout and handle, sew sides to cast-
on edge.
Drawstring
Make a 28771cm braided cord. Thread
through ribs 275cm from cast-on edge.
Make two 13/д74.5ст pompons and
attach to ends of drawstring. О
FoivipoH fcr\ow-how
1 Following the template, cut two circular pieces of cardboard.
2 Place tie strand between the circles. Wrap yarn around circles. Cut between circles.
3 Knot tie strand tightly. Remove cardboard.
4 Place pompon between 2 smaller cardboard circles held together with a long needle and
trim edges.
Template
l3/4'74.5cm
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egg cozies
«оао
Shown on page 60.
MATERIALS
Note Any color or yarn can be used.
Below are the yarns used in the photos.
Green Line Worsted by Lorna’s Laces,
4oz/113g hanks, each approx 210yd/
192m (organic merino wool)
1 hank in mirth
Jeans by Tahki Yarns/Takhi*Stacy Charles,
Inc., 1%oz/50g balls, each approx 135yd/
125m (organic cotton)
• 1 ball in #2 stonewashed
Pakucho by Trendsetter Yarns, 3’/2Oz/100g
hanks, each approx 85yd/78m (organic
cotton)
1 hank in #4 brown vicuna
Skinny Dyed by Blue Sky Alpacas, 2.3oz/
65g skeins, each approx 150yd/137m (or-
ganic cotton)
1 skein in #301 glacier
Asia by Lana Grossa/Muench Yarns, 1%oz/
50g balls, each approx 104yd/95m (bam-
boo/cotton)
• 1 ball in #17 baby pink
Eco DK by Zealana, .88oz/25g skeins,
each approx 4lyd/37m (organic cotton)
1 skein in butterfly
Lion Organic Cotton by Lion Brand Yarn,
1%oz/50g hanks, each approx 82yd/72m
(organic cotton)
1 hank in #3 bark
Peru by The Great Adirondack Yarn Com-
pany, 8oz/227g hanks, each approx
325yd/297m (cotton)
1 hank in lilacs
Organik by The Fibre Company, 1%oz/
50g hanks, each approx 75yd/69m (organic
wool/alpaca/silk)
1 hank in sea green
GAUGE
Gauge is not essential for this project. Use
the gauge given on the yarn label.
NOTE
1) Pattern is template only. Cast on fewer
or more sts to make cozy approx
4’/2’/11.5cm. It’s better to be a little too
small than a little too big.
2) Instructions are written for two different
gauges: 31/2 sts to 172.5cm (5 Sts to
172.5cm).
COZIES
Cast on 16 (22) sts. Knit 2 to 6 rows in
garter st. Change to St st and work until
piece measures approx 1%74.5cm, end-
ing with a WS row.
Next row (RS) *K2tog; rep from * across
row—8 (11) sts.
Purl 1 row, knit 1 row.
Next row (WS) *P2tog; rep from *, end pO
(1)—4 (6) sts.
Cut yarn with a 12730.5cm tail. Thread
yarn through rem sts, cinch tightly to
close. Sew side seam, о
33 coasters &
placemats
«ООО
Shown on page 61.
MATERIALS
Luster Sheen by Coats & Clark, 4oz/133g
skeins, each approx 335yd/306m (acrylic)
1 skein each in #615 tea leaf (A), #360
chocolate (B), #913 warm red (C), #227
buttercup (D), #243 flamingo (E)
One size F-5 (3.75mm) crochet hook OR
SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Stitch marker and tapestry needle
MEASUREMENTS
Coaster
Diameter 3% 79.5cm
Placemat
15" x 183/4738cm x 47.5cm
GAUGE
22 sc and 22 rnds to 4710cm.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE See How-To’s on page 61.
COASTERS
(Make 1 each in A/B/C. D/C/E, B/E/A,
E/D/B)
With first color, ch 2.
Rnd 1 Work 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
place stitch marker to mark beg of rnd.
Rnd 2 Sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 6
sts—13 sc.
Rnd 3 With second color, work 2 sc in
each sc around—26 sc.
Rnd 4 Work even in sc.
Rnd 5 [2 sc in next st, sc in next sc] 13
times—39 sc.
Rnd 6 With third color, si st, work even in sc.
Rnd 7 [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sc] 13
times—52 sc.
Rnd 8 Work even in sc.
Rnd 9 [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sc] 13
times—65 sc.
Rnd 10 Work even in sc. Fasten off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends. Steam block lightly.
PLACEMAT
Work circles as for coasters, making 4
each in A/B/C, D/C/E, B/E/A, E/D/B, and
C/A/D, leaving a 12730.5cm tail at the
end for sewing up.
FINISHING
Using photo for reference, lay out circles in
a 4 x 5 rectangle. Use tails to sew togeth-
er, attaching 3 sts from each circle at con-
necting points. Weave in ends. Steam
block lightly.
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the project
T* 1^ ОТ* CT1 I/" Vexed by her growing pile of UFOs,
AvlL О V	Our knitter finds a way to go from start
to finish with no stops in between.
BY JENNIFER L. KRONHOLM
It started innocently enough. A new
college graduate and not yet employed. 1
taught myself to knit. 1 picked up knitting
and purling quickly and started my very
first project, a 2x2 ribbed scarf.
That scarf, which measures about 10
inches long, lies in a trunk in my living
room with a host of other UFOs. Sometimes
I take it out and look with fondness at my
uneven stitches. Once I even picked up the
undone end and knit a few more inches,
just to show myself how far I'd come. But
I've never finished the scarf.
As quickly as I picked up knitting. I picked
up a bad habit. Project /UDI). Anything that
takes longer than three days to complete is
never finished. And if I run out of yarn before
the end. forget it. That project is doomed.
At first, the ADD wasn't so bad. I was
just starting my first job. and the expense of
yarn, pattern books and knitting magazines
was enough to keep me in line, though I
did manage to amass quite a bit of brightly
colored, machine-washable Super Saver
acrylic and a respectable collection of nee-
dles. (Eventually I would migrate to lush
2-ply. undyed alpaca.) Yes. I admit, there
was that ill-fated afghan. I completed
three panels before I realized I had added
two extra rows to the cable pattern. I put
it aside while I decided whether to start
over or continue on with my ‘improve-
ment." By the time I came back to it. I'd
forgotten where I had added the rows.
Then I discovered the Internet. I printed
out pattern after pattern, assembling
them in a three-ring binder for easy refer-
ence. The four-hour baby sweater was a
real gem. simple lace work I could follow—
and it really did take only four hours.
But then there was the beautiful cabled
shawl I chose for my thesis adviser to thank
her for all the hours she spent helping me
unravel the nuances of gender and race
in 19th-century American literature. Three
days before graduation I found I was run-
ning out of yarn and sent my boyfriend on
a one-hour round-trip for more as I knit
furiously. (He's now my fiance, and after
hearing of the lengths to which he went
to feed my addiction. I'm sure you can
understand why.)
Despite his heroic efforts. I didn't make
my deadline. When the flurry of gradua-
tion activities ended. I put the shawl aside.
The urgency was gone. Now. two years
later, I try not to look at it when I walk past
my knitting basket. I pick it up every few
months, thinking that even if it never makes
it to my former adviser, it is still a very nice
shawl. But then I look at the pattern and am
not quite sure where I left off. My eye may
be better trained now. but it is still a hercu-
lean effort for me to read a work in progress.
1 sigh and return the shawl to the basket.
Then one dark winter night. 1 came
across a project that stuck. Sure. I can whip
out mittens and baby clothes like no one's
business, but until this project, 1 had a
miserable time finishing a full-sized piece
of clothing. The trick. I found, is to skip
the pattern altogether.
While in Oregon for my brother's grad-
uation. I stopped at Powell’s Books, where I
found a book of Scandinavian knitting motifs.
An idea blossomed. My father is Swedish.
How cool would it be to knit him something
with an authentic Scandinavian color
pattern? After some thought. I settled on a
vest. The hardest part of knitting for me
is the sewing; vests don’t have sleeves, so
there was one obstacle down.
I enlisted my mother to measure one of
Dad's vests to get the right size. I chose a few
designs from the book and. feeling that the
patterns weren't quite right, decided to alter-
nate them. I picked out a 100 percent wool
yarn in complementary colors. Then came
the hard part—actually designing the vest.
I studied sweater patterns (Vogue Knitting,
with its many descriptions of shaping tech-
niques, was immensely helpful at this stage)
and plotted my design on graph paper.
Suddenly 1 realized 1 would be knitting
Fair Isle, and 1 really didn’t want to attempt
that on straight needles. Aller a little more
research, 1 settled on stocks for the front and
the armholes (no pullovers for Dad; he has
a bad shoulder). Thinking about cutting
up my knitting made me nervous, but I put
it out of my mind and started to knit.
I dove in with great enthusiasm and. I
was surprised to find, kept up that enthusi-
asm. When I ran into a problem. I figured
it out. I was my own expert.
Of course, that fateful night I borrowed
a friend’s sewing machine and actually cut
open the stecks required a leap of faith, but
I was tremendously pleased with the result:
a completely unique handmade vest that
reflects my father's heritage. I’ve never been
prouder of anything I've knit.
Despite this breakthrough. I must confess
I am not completely reformed. I have been
working on a pair of “glovins” (convertible
mittens) for my fiance for about six months
now. But after the wedding planning is
done, I think my new husband might just
need a sweater designed for him by his
wife. And I'm looking forward to the task.
Jennifer L. Kronholm is an editor and
freelance writer who lives in northwestern
Connecticut. She is still fighting a mound
of un finished projects.
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