Pattern #1
MEASUREMENTS
Bust at underarm 34 (37¾, 40, 43¾)”/86.5 (95, 101.5, 110.5)cm
PATTERN STITCHES
Fabric St
Row 1 *P1, k1; rep from *, end p1.
LEFT FRONT
Line 17: Cast on 10 sts…
SLEEVE
The sleeve directions and schematic are for the Right sleeve.
Sleeve Plackets
After “Work 19 sts for back” the next direction should be: Work both pieces at once in pat st, inc 1, etc.(in other words, omit “except Rows 5 and 9 (RS) K6, p1, k7, p1, k4)
COLLAR
After pinning collar inplace, sew it in place, then turn 3 sts of each center front rib to WS, of front edge.
Pattern #2
SLEEVES
Row 3 K3, *p2, k6; rep from *, end k3.
Pattern #3
MEASUREMENTS
Length 23 (24¾, 24¾, 26,)”/58.5 (62, 62, 66)cm
BACK
Cast on 78 (86, 94, 100) sts.
Shoulder shaping
Bind off rem 24 (26, 28, 30 sts.
LEFT SLEEVE
Line 6: cast on 15 sts…
Cap shaping
After completing the decs, insert: “then bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows,” then you bind off rem 19 sts.
FINISHING
Pocket flap
After pinning collar in place, sew it in place, then set in sleeves, etc.
Pattern #4
RIGHT FRONT
Line 5:
Row 2 Cast on 3 sts….
Pattern #5
LEFT FRONT
Neck shaping
Line 3:
“once, 4 (4, 4, 5) sts once, ….etc”
Pattern #6
BACK Shoulder shaping End with “Bind off rem 35 (37, 37, 39) sts,” Omit next line: Work 4″ in St st.Pattern #7
INTERMEDIATE
Tunic shaped by graduated ribbings from wide hem to fitted bodice with ribbed set-in sleeves. Contrasting horizontal stripes at hem, wrists and neckline. Shown in size Large on pages 30 & 31.
SIZES
To fit Small (Medium, Large, X-Large). Directions are for smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.
KNITTED MEASURES
* Bust 39 (43, 47, 50¾)”/99 (109, 119, 128)cm
* Length 30 (31, 31, 32)”/76 (79, 79, 81)cm
* Upper arm 16¾ (17, 17, 17¾)”/42 (43, 43, 44.5)cm
MATERIALS
* 9 (9, 10, 10) 3¾oz/100g skeins (each approx 220yd/201m) of Patons Germantown (wool*) in #410 natural white heather (MC)
* 1 skein in #460 black (A)
* 1 3¾oz/100g skein of Just Sheep (wool*) in #70 earth (B)
* One pair size 8 (5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
* Size 8 (5mm) circular needle, 16″/40cm long
* Stitch holders
GAUGES
* 21 sts and 26 rows to 4″/10cm over Rib Pat 1 (slightly stretched), using size 8 (5mm) needles.
* 25 sts and 26 rows to 4″/10cm over Rib Pat 4 (slightly stretched), using size 8 (5mm) needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES.
PATTERN STITCHES
Rib Pat 1 (over a multiple of 12 sts, plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) P2, *k10, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 K2, *p10, k2; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for Rib Pat 1.
Rib Pat 2 (over a multiple of 12 sts, plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) P3, *k8, p4; rep from *, end k8, p3.
Row 2 K3, *p8, k4; rep from *, end p8, k3.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for Rib Pat 2.
Rib Pat 3 (over a multiple of 12 sts, plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) P4, *k6, p6; rep from *, end k6, p4.
Row 2 K4, *p6, k6; rep from *, end p6, k4.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for Rib Pat 3.
Rib Pat 4 (over a multiple of 4 sts, plus 2)
Row 1 (RS) P2, *k2, p2; rep from * to end.
Row 2 K2, *p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Rep rows 1 and 2 for Rib Pat 4.
Stripe Color Sequence
Row 1 (RS) With A, knit.
Rows 2-4 With A, work in established rib pat.
Row 5 With MC, knit.
Rows 6-8 With MC, work in rib pat.
Row 9 With B, knit.
Rows 10-18 With B, work in rib pat.
Row 19 With MC, knit.
Rows 20-22 With MC, work in rib pat.
Row 23 With A, knit.
Rows 24-26 With A, work in rib pat.
Row 27 With MC, knit.
BACK
With size 8 (5mm) needles and MC, cast on 122 (134, 146, 158) sts. Work in Rib Pat 1 for 6¾”/16.5cm, end with a WS row. Work in Rib Pat 2 until piece measures 8 (8¾, 8¾, 9 “/20.5 (21.5, 21.5, 23)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Work 27 rows of Stripe Color Sequence, working in Rib Pat 2 as established.
Next row (WS) With MC, work row 2 of Rib Pat 3 across. Con with MC and Rib Pat 3 until piece measures 18 (18¾, 18¾, 19)”/46 (47, 47, 48)cm from beg, end with a WS row. Work in Rib Pat 4 until piece measures 21 (21¾, 21¾, 22)”/53 (54.5, 54.5, 56)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 3 sts at beg of next 2 (4, 4, 6) rows, 2 sts at beg of next 4 (4, 6, 6) rows. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then every other row 3 (4, 4, 3) times more—92 (96, 104, 112) sts. Work even until armhole measures 8 (8¾, 8¾, 9)”/20.5 (21.5, 21.5, 23)cm, end with a WS row.
Shoulder shaping
Bind off 7 (8, 9, 10) sts at beg of next 4 rows, 7 (7, 9, 11) sts at beg of next 2 rows—50 sts. Sl sts to a holder.
FRONT
Work as for back until armhole measures 6 (6¾, 6¾, 7)”/15 (16.5, 16.5, 18)cm, end with a WS row.
Neck and shoulder shaping
Next row (RS) Work in pat across 35 (37, 41, 45) sts, sl center 22 sts to a holder, join 2nd ball of MC and work in pat to end. Working both sides at once, bind off from each neck edge 4 sts once, 3 sts twice, 2 sts once, then dec 1 st at each neck edge every other row twice. When piece measures same length as back to shoulder shaping, shape shoulders each side as for back.
SLEEVES
With size 8 (5mm) needles and MC, cast on 82 (86, 86, 86) sts. Work in Rib Pat 4, inc 1 st each side (working incs into pat) every 4th row 10 (10, 10, 12) times, AT SAME TIME, when sleeve measures 3¾”/9cm from beg, work 27 rows of Stripe Color Sequence, maintaining Rib Pat 4. Then cont in Rib Pat 4 with MC on 102 (106, 106, 110) sts until piece measures 16¾”/42cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Cap shaping
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 3 sts at beg of next 8 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 18 rows. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then every other row 1 (3, 3, 5) times more. Bind off rem 30 sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces. Sew shoulder seams.
Collar
With RS facing, circular needle and MC, beg at left shoulder and pick up and k 16 sts along left front neck, work in rib pat across 22 sts on front neck holder, pick up and k 16 sts along right front neck, then work in rib pat across 50 sts on back neck holder—104 sts. Join, place marker and work in rnds as foll: Rnd 1 P0 (2, 0, 2), [k2, p2] 16 (15, 16, 15) times, *k1, ssk, [p2tog] twice, k2tog, k1*, [p2, k2] 2 (3, 2, 3) times, p2, rep bet *’s once, [p2, k2] twice, p2 (0, 2, 0)—96 sts. Cont in k2, p2 rib until collar measures 1″/2.5 cm from beg.
Next rnd With B, knit. Cont in k2, p2 rib until B stripe measures 1″/2.5cm.
Next rnd With MC, knit. Cont in k2, p2 rib with MC until collar measures 3″/9cm from beg. Bind off loosely in rib with MC. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Pattern #11
INTERMEDIATE
Woman’s oversized pullover in basketweave stitch body and multi-color striped ribbing for yoke and shawl collar V-neck. Shown in size Medium on page 41.
SIZES
To fit Small (Medium, Large, X-Large). Directions are for smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.
KNITTED MEASURES
* Bust 22¾(24, 26, 27>=)”/57.5 (61, 66, 69.5)cm
* Length 24 (25, 26¾, 27)”/57.5(63.5, 67.5, 68.5)cm
* Upper arm 17>= (18¾, 19>=, 21)”/45 (47.5, 50.5, 53.5)cm
MATERIALS
* 15 (16, 17, 19) 1>=oz/50g balls (each approx 99yd/91m) of Cynthia Helene/Unique Kolours Merino Superwash (wool*) in #174 gray (MC)
* 1 (1, 1, 2) balls each in #121 lt brown (A), #122 sand (B) and #52 black (C)
* One pair each sizes 9 and 10 (5.5 and 6mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
* Size 9 (5.5mm) circular needle, 16″/40cm long
* Stitch holder
GAUGES
* 18 sts and 28 rows = 4″/10cm over basketweave pat.
* 25 sts and 28 rows = 4″/10cm over k2, p2 rib.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES.
STITCH GLOSSARY
Basketweave pat (multiple of 8 sts plus 5)
Rows 1and 5 (RS) Knit.
Rows 2 and 4 (WS) K5, *p3, k5; rep from * to end.
Rows 3 and 7 K the knits and p the purls.
Row 6 and 8 P4, *k5, p3; rep from *, end p1.
BACK
With smaller needles and MC, cast on 99 (108, 116, 122) sts. K 4 rows, end with a WS row. Change to larger needles. Row 1 (RS) *K2, p1; rep from *, end k0 (0, 2, 2). Inc row (WS) P0 (0, 2, 2), *k1, inc 1, p2; rep rep from * to end—132 (144, 154, 162) sts. Next (rib) row (RS) *K2, p2; rep from *, end k0 (0, 2, 2). Work in k2, p2 rib as established until piece measures 3″/7.5cm, end with a RS row. Dec row (WS) P4 (2, 3, 7), *k2tog, p2; rep from *, end p4 (2, 3, 7)—101 (109, 117, 125) sts. K 4 rows, end with a WS row.
Beg basketweave pat
Next row (RS) Work in basketweave pat until piece measures 14¾ (15, 16, 17)”/37 (38, 31, 43)cm or desired length from beg.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 8 rows—75 (83, 91, 99) sts. When armhole shaping is complete, end basketweave pat, on WS row 4 or 8. K 4 rows, end with a WS row.
Beg stripes
Row 1 (RS) With A *k2, p1; rep from *, end k 0 (2, 1, 0).
Row 2 (WS) P0 (2, 1, 0), *k1, inc 1, p2; rep from * to end—100 (110, 121, 132). (Note Size large ends with p1.)
Row 3 (RS) With B *k2, p2; rep from * to end. Row 4 K the knits, p the purls. Cont in k2, p2 rib as established, alternating colors every two rows as foll: C, *MC, A, B, C; rep from * until piece measures 24″/61cm or desired length from beg.
Shoulder shaping
K2tog 4 times evenly across each of next 4 rows (total of 16 decs), AT SAME TIME, bind off 10 (11, 13, 15) sts at beg of next 2 (4, 4, 2) rows, then bind off 9 (0, 0, 16) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Place rem 46 (50, 53, 54) sts on holder for back neck.
FRONT
Work as for back until piece measures 19¾ (20, 21, 23 “/49.5 (51, 54.5, 58.5)cm from beg.
V-neck and shoulder shaping
Next row Work 50 (55, 60, 66) sts, join 2nd ball of yarn and working both sides at once, dec 2 sts each neck edge 4 (2, 0, 0) times, dec 1 st each neck edge 23 (29, 34, 35) times, AT SAME TIME, when front measures same as back to shoulders, shape shoulder as for back.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles and MC, cast on 44 (44, 44, 48) sts. K 4 rows, end with a WS row.
Row 1 (RS) *K2, p1; rep from *, end k2 (2, 2, 0). Inc row (WS) P2, (2, 2, 0), *k1, inc 1, p2; rep from * to end—58 (58, 58, 61) sts.
Next (rib) row (RS) *K2, p2; rep from *, end k2 (2, 2, 0). Work in k2, p2 rib as established until piece measures 3″/7.5cm, end with a RS row.
Dec row (WS) P2 (2, 2, 0), *k2tog, p2; rep from* to end—44 (44, 44, 48) sts.
Next row (RS) Knit, inc 1 (1, 1, 5) sts evenly across row—45 (45, 45, 53) sts. K 3 rows, end with a WS row.
Beg basketweave pat
Work in basketweave pat, AT SAME TIME, inc 1 st each side (working incs into pat) every other row 0 (1, 1, 2) times, then every 4th row 18 (19, 22, 19) times, then every 6th row 0 (4, 0, 0) times—81 (85, 91, 95) sts, end with a WS row. Sleeve measures 17″/43cm or desired length from beg.
Cap shaping
Bind off 5 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off 11 (11, 12, 13) sts every 4th row 4 times—27 (31, 33, 33) sts. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband
With RS facing, circular needle and MC, beg at middle of V-neck, pick up and k from left edge 31 (32, 33, 33) sts, dec 12 (14, 15, 16) sts evenly spaced across back neck holder, pick up and k 31 (32, 33, 33) sts from right edge of V-neck—96(100, 104, 104) sts. P 4 rows, end with a RS row.
Beg stripe pat
Work in k2, p2rib alternating colors every 2 rows as foll: A, B, C, MC, A, B, C. Purl 4 rows MC, end with a WS row. Bind off loosely purlwise. Sew in collar edges, right over left. Set in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.
Pattern #12
EXPERIENCED
Three quarter length coat. Shown in size Medium on pages 44 and 45.
SIZES
To fit sizes Small (Medium, Large). Directions are for smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.
KNITTED MEASURES
* Bust (buttoned) 46>= (50>=, 55>=)”/119 (129, 141.5) cm
* Length 33 (35¾, 36)”/84 (90, 91.5) cm
* Upper arm 17 (17, 18)”/43 (43, 46) cm
MATERIALS
* 23 (26, 30) 1>=oz/50g balls (each approx 68yd/63m) of Tahki Cottage Chunky Knit (wool*) in #585 gray (MC)
* 2 (2, 3) 3¾oz/100g balls (each approx 129yd/119m) of Lana (wool*) in #7021 black (CC)
* One pair each sizes 7 and 9 (4.5 and 5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
* Six 1(check)”/5mm buttons
* Stitch markers
GAUGES
* 18 sts and 20 rows to 4″/10cm over Chart A, using larger needles.
* 19 sts and 20 rows to 4″/10cm over Chart B, using larger needles.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGES.
BACK
With larger needles and MC, cast on 102 (114, 126) sts. Work Chart A for 36 (42, 48) rows. K 1 row. P 1 row, inc 1 (0, 0) st–103 (114, 126) sts.
Establish pats
Next row (RS) Work row 1 of Chart B over 33 (39, 39) sts, place marker (pm), row 1 of Chart C over 37 (37, 49) sts, pm, row 1 of Chart D over rem 33 (38, 38) sts. Cont in pat as established until 42 rows of charts B and D have been completed.
Next row (RS) K to marker, cont Chart C over sts between markers, k to end.
Next row P to marker inc 0 (1, 1) st to 33 (39, 39) sts, cont Chart C over sts between markers, p to end inc 1 (dec 1, dec 1) st to 34 (38, 38) sts.
Establish pats
Next row (RS) Work row 1 of Chart A to marker, cont Chart C over sts between markers, work row 1 of Chart B to end. Cont in pat as established until 32 (38, 38) rows of Charts A and B have been completed and piece measures approx 22¾ (25, 25)”/57 (63.5, 63.5)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Armhole Shaping
Cont pats, bind off 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then every other row once more, AT THE SAME TIME, after 42 rows of Charts A and B have been completed, work as foll: Next row (RS) Cont armhole shaping, k to marker, cont Chart C over sts between markers, k to end.
Next row P to marker inc 1 (dec 1, dec 1) st, cont Chart C over sts between markers, p to end inc 1 (2, 2) sts.
Next row Work row 1 of Chart D to marker (counting back from marker, if armhole shaping is not complete, in order to beg pat at correct point), cont Chart C over sts between markers, work row 1 of Chart A to end. After armhole shaping has been completed and there are 82 (91, 103) sts, work even until armhole measures 9¾ (9¾, 10)”/24 (24, 25.5)cm, end with a WS row.
Shoulder shaping
Bind off 9 (10, 11) sts at beg of next 4 (6, 2) rows, 8 (0, 12) sts at beg of next 2 (0, 4) rows. Bind off rem 30 (31, 33) sts for back neck.
LEFT FRONT
With larger needles and MC, cast on 54 (58, 62) sts. Work Chart A for 36 (42, 48) rows. K 1 row. P 1 row dec 2 (0, inc 2) sts—52 (58, 64) sts.
Establish pats
Next row (RS) Work row 1 of Chart B over 33 (39, 39) sts, pm, row 1 of Chart C over 19 (19, 25) sts. Cont in pat as established until 42 rows have been completed.
Next row (RS) K to marker, cont Chart C over rem sts.
Next row Work Chart C to marker, p to end inc 1 (dec 1, dec 1) st to 34 (38, 38) sts.
Next row (RS) Work row 1 of Chart A to marker, cont Chart C over rem sts. Cont in pat as established until piece measures same length as back to armhole, end with a WS row. Shape armhole at beg of RS rows as for back, AT THE SAME TIME, work until 42 rows of Chart A have been completed.
Next row (RS) K to marker, cont Chart C over rem sts.
Next row Work Chart C to marker, p rem sts, inc 1 (2, 2) sts.
Next row Work row 1 of Chart D to marker (beg pat as for back), cont Chart C over rem sts. After armhole shaping has been completed and there are 42 (47, 53) sts, work even until armhole measures 8¾ (8¾, 9)”/21.5 (21.5, 23)cm, end with a RS row.
Neck and shoulder shaping
Next row (WS) Bind off 5 (6, 6) sts (neck edge), work to end. Cont to bind off at neck edge 4 (4, 5) sts once, 3 sts once, 2 sts twice, AT THE SAME TIME, when piece measures same length as back to shoulder, shape shoulder at beg of RS rows as for back.
RIGHT FRONT
Cast on and work Chart A as for left front for 36 (42, 48) rows. K 1 row. P 1 row, dec 2 (dec 1, inc 1) sts—52 (57, 63) sts.
Establish pats
Next row (RS) Work row 1 of Chart C over 19 (19, 25) sts, pm, row 1 of Chart D over 33 (38, 38) sts. Cont in pat as established until 42 rows have been completed.
Next row (RS) Cont Chart C over 19 (19, 25) sts, k to end.
Next row P to marker inc 0 (1, 1) st to 33 (39, 39) sts, work Chart C to end.
Next row (RS) Work Chart C to marker, row 1 of Chart B over rem sts. Cont in pat as established until piece measures same length as back to armhole, end with a RS row. Shape armhole at beg of WS rows and end of RS rows as for back, AT THE SAME TIME, after 42 rows of Chart B have been completed, work as foll:
Next row (RS) Work Chart C to marker, k to end.
Next row P to marker inc 1 (dec 1, dec 1) st, work Chart C to end.
Next row Work Chart C to marker, work row 1 of Chart A to end. After armhole shaping has been completed and there are 41 (45, 51) sts, work even until 1 row less than left front to neck shaping (thus ending with a WS row).
Neck and shoulder shaping
Next row (RS) Bind off 4 (4, 5) sts (neck edge), work to end. Cont to bind off at neck edge 4 sts once, 3 sts once, 2 sts twice, AT THE SAME TIME, when piece measures same length as back to shoulder, shape shoulder at beg of WS rows as for back.
SLEEVES
With larger needles and MC, cast on 49 (49, 51) sts.
Establish pats
Next row (RS) K2 (selvage sts), k0 (0, 1), p1, k1, pm, work 6-st rep of Chart B to last 3 (3, 4) sts, pm, p1, k0 (0, 1), k2 (selvage sts). Cont in pat as established, AT SAME TIME, inc 1 st each side (working incs into chart pat, inside 2 St st selvage sts each side) every 4th row 13 (10, 13) times, every 6th row 3 (6, 4) times—81 (81, 85) sts. Work even until piece measures 15 (16, 16)”/38 (40.5, 40.5)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Cap Shaping
Bind off 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Dec 1 st each side on next row, then every other row 6 (6, 7) times more. Work 1 row even. Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows, 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows, 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off rem 29 (29, 31) sts.
FINISHING
Block pieces.
Sleeve Cuffs
With RS facing, larger needles and CC, pick up and k 62 (62, 66) sts evenly across lower edge of sleeve. Work in k2, p2 rib for 6 (6, 6¾)”/15 (15, 16.5)cm. Bind off. Sew shoulder seams. Sew side and sleeve seams. Set in sleeves.
Left front (button) band
With RS facing, smaller needles and MC, pick up and k 126 (138, 142) sts evenly along left front edge. Work in k2, p2 rib, with 2 garter sts at each end, for 1µ”/3cm. Bind off. Place markers for 6 buttons along band, with the first 6 (7, 7)”/15 (18, 18)cm from lower edge, the last 1″/2.5cm from neck edge, and 4 others spaced evenly between.
Right front (buttonhole) band
Work to correspond to buttonband, working buttonholes opposite markers when band measures (check)”/1.5cm (by binding off 2 sts for each buttonhole, then casting on 2 sts over each pair of bound-off sts on foll row).
COLLAR
With RS facing, larger needles and CC, pick up and k 98 (98, 102) sts evenly around neck edge (not including front bands). Next row (WS) K2, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4. Next row *K2, p2; rep from *, end k2. Cont in rib pat as established, with first and last 2 sts in garter st, until collar measures 6 (6, 6¾)”/15 (15, 16.5)cm from beg. Bind off. Sew on buttons.
Pattern #15
The Dive/Lane Borgosesia yarn is Cristine.
SLEEVES
Cap shaping
The last 2 lines should read:
Rep between *’s twice—30 sts (for all sizes) rem.
Pattern #16
SLEEVES
Cap shaping
After all shaping is done, 22 (24, 28) sts rem for the final bind off.
Pattern #19
INTERMEDIATE
Cropped and cabled woman’s sweater with ribbed sleeves and deep turtleneck. Shown in size Medium on page 52.
SIZES
To Extra-Small (Small, Medium, Large). Directions are for smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.
KNITTED MEASURES
* Bust 36 (38, 40, 41)”/91.5 (96.5, 101.5, 104)cm.
* Length 17 (17¾, 18, 19)”/43 (44.5, 46, 48)cm
* Upper arm 16 (16¾, 17, 17)”/40.5 (42, 43, 43)cm
MATERIALS
* 6 (6, 7, 7) 3¾oz/100g balls (each approx 176yd/160m) each Classic Elite Mackensie (wool/silk*) in #4275 oatmeal.
* One pair each sizes 6 and 8 (4 and 5 mm). OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE.
* Size 6 circular needle, 16″/40cm long
* Stitch holders
GAUGE
* 18 sts and 24 rows = 4″/10cm with size 8 needle over P3, K2 rib.
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 90 (94, 98, 102) sts.
Beg pats
Next row (WS) Work in k1, p1 rib 5 (6, 7, 8) times, work 8 sts in Simple Cable, work 10 sts in Open Rope Cable, work 34 sts in Diamond Cable, work 10 sts in Open Rope Cable, work 8 sts in Simple Cable, work p1, k1 rib 5 (6, 7, 8) times. Cont in pats as established, keeping first and last 10 (12, 14, 16) sts in k1, p1 rib for 1¾”, end with WS row.
Next row(RS) Change to larger needles. P10 (12, 14, 16) sts, working all cables as established, ending with p10 (12, 14, 16) sts. Maintain first and last 10 (12, 14, 16) sts as Reverse St st, cont cables as established. When piece measures 7¾ (8, 8, 8¾)”/19 (20, 20, 21.5) cm or desired length from beg, end with WS row.
Armhole shaping
Bind off 4 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 2 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 1 st at beg of next 4 (4, 6, 6) rows—74 (78, 80, 84) sts. work until piece measures 16 (16¾, 17, 18),” ending with a WS row.
Shoulder and neckline shaping
Bind off 6 (7, 7, 7) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then 6 (6, 6, 7) sts, at beg of next 2 rows, AT SAME TIME, slip center 34 (34, 36, 38) sts to holder, working both sides at once dec 1 st at neck edge every row twice.
FRONT
Work same as back until piece measures 14 (14¾, 15, 16)”/35.5 (37, 38, 40.5)cm, end with WS row.
Neck shaping
Work 23 (25, 25, 27) sts, slip center 28 (28, 30, 30) sts to holder for neckline, join 2nd ball of yarn, work to end. Working both sides at once, bind off 2 sts at each neck edge once, then 1 st 3 (3, 3, 4) times—18 (20, 20, 21) sts each shoulder. When piece measures same as back to armhole, shape shoulders as for back.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 37 sts. Row 1 K2, *p3, k2, rep from * to last 2 sts, end k2. Work for 1¾”/4cm in p3, k2 rib. Change to larger needles and cont in rib pat.
Beg inc sequence
Inc 1 st each side (working incs into rib pat) every 5th row 19 (20, 21, 23) times—75 (77, 79, 83) sts. Work until piece measures 19¾ (20, 20, 21)”/48 (50.5, 50.5, 53.5)cm or desired length, end with a WS row.
Cap shaping
Bind off 6 sts at beg of next 2 rows, 6 (5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows, 7 (5, 5, 5) sts at beg of next 4 rows, 0 (4, 5, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows. Bind off rem 23 (27, 27, 29) sts.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. With circular needle, pick up and k 85 (85, 90, 90) sts evenly around neckline. Work in p3, k2 rib for 8″/20cm. Bind off all sts loosely. Set in sleeves. Sew underarm and side seams.
Pattern #20
INTERMEDIATE
Man’s oversized pullover with cabled front and back and classic crew neck. Shown in size Medium on page 53.
SIZES
To fit Small (Medium, Large, X-Large). Directions are for smallest size with larger sizes in parentheses. If there is only one figure, it applies to all sizes.
KNITTED MEASURES
* Chest 46 (50, 54, 58)”/117 (127, 137, 147.5)cm
* Length 26 (27, 27¾, 28)”/57.5 (66, 68.5, 69, 71)cm
* Upper arm 17¾ (18, 18¾,)”/44.5 (46, 46, 47.5)cm
MATERIALS
* 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) 3¾oz./100g skeins (each approx 185yd169m) of Classic Elite Kelso (wool*) in #9286 brown tweed
* One pair each sizes 6 and 8 (4 and 5mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
* Cable needle (cn)
* Size 6 circular needle, 16″/40cm long
* Stitch holders
GAUGES
18 sts and 24 rows to 4″/10cm using larger needles over p3, k2 rib.
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
BACK
With smaller needles, cast on 126 (136, 146, 156) sts.
Beg pats
Work 8 (13, 18, 23) sts in p3, k2 rib, work Complex rope cable over 20 sts, work Simple cable over 8 sts, work Open rope cable over 10 sts, work Diamond rib cable over 34 sts, work Open rope cable over 10 sts, work Simple cable over 8 sts, work Complex rope cable over 20 sts, work 8 (13, 18, 23) in p3, k2 rib.Work in pat as established until piece measures 2″/5cm. Change to larger needles. Work until piece measures 26 (27, 27¾, 28¾)”/66 (68.5, 70, 72.5)cm or desired length. Bind off all sts.
FRONT
Work same as back until piece measures 23¾ (24¾, 25, 25¾)”/58.5 (62.5, 63.5, 65)cm.
Neck shaping
Work 47 (51, 55, 60) sts, sl center 32 (34, 36, 36) sts to holder, join 2nd ball of yarn and work to end. Working both sides at once, bind off 1 st at neck edge every other row 4 (3, 3, 4) times—43 (48, 52, 56) sts. When piece measures same as back, bind off all sts.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles, cast on 50 sts.
Beg pat
Work Simple cable over 8 sts, work Diamond rib cable over 34 sts, work Simple cable over 8 sts. Cont in pat as established until piece measures 2″/4.5 cm. Change to larger needles and beg inc (working incs as p3, k2 rib). Inc 1 st each side every 5th row 10 (4, 0, 0) times, then every 4th row 9 (16 ,21, 22) times—88 (90, 92, 94) sts. Work until piece measures 17¾(18, 18, 18¾)”/44.5 (46, 46, 47)cm. Bind off.
FINISHING
Sew shoulder seams. With circular needle, pick up and k 100 (105, 105, 110) sts evenly around neck. Work p3, k2 rib for 1¾”/4cm. Bind off all sts loosely. Place markers for armholes 9 (9µ, 9>=, 10)”/23 (23.5, 25, 25.5)cm from shoulder seams. Sew in sleeves. Sew sleeve and side seams.
Pattern #26
INTERMEDIATE
Tam with checkerboard brim band. Shown on page 56.
SIZES
To fit child’s size 3-5 years.
KNITTED MEASURES
* Band circumference approx 21¾”/50cm.
MATERIALS
* 2 1>=oz/50g balls (each approx 98yd/90m) of Rowan Lightweight DK (wool*) in #44 red (MC)
* 1 ball in #110 white (A), #62 black (B) and #25 orange (C)
* One set (5) size 6 (4mm) double pointed needles (dpn) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
GAUGE
25 sts and 33 rnds to 4″/10 cm over St st using size 6 needles. TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE.
HAT
Cast on 108 sts on one needle with B. Divide sts evenly onto four needles. Join, taking care not to twist sts on needles. Mark end of rnds and sl marker every rnd.
Rnds 1-9 Knit
Rnd 10 Purl
Rnd 11-14 *K3 A, k3 B; rep from * around.
Rnd 15-18 *K3 B, k3 A; rep from * around.
Rnd 19 *K18 MC, pm; rep from * around.
Next (inc) rnd Inc 1 st before each marker.
Rep inc rnd every other rnd 8 times—162 sts. Cont in pats as established for 8 rnds more.
Next (dec) rnd Dec 1 st at each marker.
Rep dec rnd every other rnd 9 times more—102 sts.
Next rnd Dec 1 st at each marker every rnd 15 times—12 sts.
Next rnd K2tog around—6 sts.
Pull yarn through rem sts, pull tight and fasten off.
FINISHING
Lay hat flat, pin to 10″/25.5cm diameter and block. Attach pompom to top.
Pattern #31
The needle size used by the designer to obtain the gauge was a size 13 (9mm).Pattern #33
Page 103, 1st column, should read:
Beg St st band Work in St st (k 1 row, p 1 row) for a total of 12 rows.
Beg 2nd cable band Row 1 (RS) P7 (10, 2, 7), *k4, p8*; rep between *’s across, end k4, p7 (10, 2, 7). Work rows 2-16 in pats as established with BC cable twists on rows 3, 9 and 15.
Beg 2nd St st band Work in St st (k 1 row, p 1 row) for a total of 12 rows.
Rep these 56 rows for pat until piece measures……
