Series 200 Free Knitting Patterns I Project Gallery the Iconic New Zealand Jersey When You Look Around New Zealand You Will See This Jersey in Every Shape and Form

Series 200 free knitting patterns i project gallery The Iconic New Zealand Jersey When you look around New Zealand you will see this jersey in every shape and form. It’s a classic. Teenagers wear it with jeans – often two sizes too big! It is almost a school uniform! Parents wear it as a fashionable country classic: children as warm and practical out-door kit.

It is best if the yarn for this project is needles. Work in stocking stitch until a little bit “bumpy” or “lumpy”. You work measures 74 cm (29 ins). Cast off You will need will create your own “original” style 32 sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. handspun yarn. Pedal very slowly but Slip remaining 28 sts onto stitch holder. 1 kg (2.2 lb) of greasy feed the yarn onto the bobbin quite Romney, Perendale or quickly. Remember the day you spun FRONT crossbred fl eece with a your fi rst ever “lumpy, bumpy” wool? Work same as for back until work variation of colour throughout. Well, that would be ideal for this project! measures 66 cm (26 ins). Next row – Knit 38, turn. Spinning wheel Ply two threads together – do not overply. This will result in a soft bulky Next row – Knit 2 together, work to end. Niddy noddy yarn that is very light. Try the ruler test Now decrease at the neck edge on Needles 4.5mm, 7 British, 6 to see if your yarn is the right weight for the next 5 rows. Continue until front American this jersey. measures same as back. Cast off. 5.5mm, 5 British, 8 American Slip the next 16 sts onto stitch holder. RULER TEST Join in wool and knit to end. Work same HERE’S HOW Wind the yarn around the ruler, 10 as other side of neck. SPINNING INSTRUCTIONS wraps between 2.5 cm (1 in.) is perfect. SLEEVES If your yarn is extra-textured it may be a Do not arrange the colours in order. Using 4.5 mm needles cast on 41 sts, little different – don’t worry! Your jersey Take it from the bag as it comes! This k1, p1 rib for 12 rows increasing 4 sts on will be a real “original”. Take the plied way the jersey will look very natural. the last row (45 sts). Change to 5.5 mm yarn from the bobbin onto the niddy Only lightly card the tips of the needles and continue in stocking stitch noddy to make hanks. Tie the skein in staples and spin a bulky thread. Lift increasing at each end of the 3rd row and 3-4 places. your fi ngers from the twist from time then on every 6th row until 71 sts. Work to time to make some “texture”. WASHING INSTRUCTIONS straight until sleeve seam measures 48 cm Don Petrie, grape grower, and Cindy Begg, If the wool is very dirty, soak hanks (19 ins) Cast off LOOSELY. Romney sheep breeder, comfortable in their overnight in cold water. Wash in warm NECKBAND handspun jerseys soapy water very gently. Rinse in warm Join right shoulder seam. Using 4.5 mm water. Dry outside on a warm sunny day in a gentle wind. When your jersey needles, pick up 81 sts evenly around needs washing, hand wash as above and neck. Work 10 rows in k1, p1 rib. Cast dry fl at on a towel. off LOOSELY. Size one size fi ts all – adjust sleeve Fold in half and sew down to wrong side length as required. of garment. Tension is 7 sts to 5 cm (2 ins) in MAKING UP stocking stitch on 5.5 mm needles. Fold sleeve in half, place this point to shoulder seam. Measure down 29 cm BACK (11½ ins) on each body side. Sew in Using number 4.5 mm needles cast sleeve loosely. on 85 sts and k1, p1 rib for 12 rows Join other shoulder seam and sew in increasing by 7 sts evenly spaced on the sleeve. Join sleeve and body seams – last row (92 sts). Change to 5.5 mm Now try it on! 4 Ashford Handicrafts Ltd New Zealand project gallery

The Iconic New Zealand Jersey

The wonderful thing is that as every ﬂ eece is different, and every spinner has a different technique, every jersey has its own original design.

www.ashfordclub.co.nz Ashford Handicrafts Ltd New Zealand 5 Learn to spin

For more information to help with your spinning, we recommend on an Ashford wheel The Ashford Book of Spinning, The Ashford Book of Carding and The Ashford Book of Dyeing.

Ashford Handicrafts Limited Factory and Showroom: 415 West Street P O Box 474, Ashburton, New Zealand Telephone: +64 3 308 9087 Facsimile: +64 3 308 8664 Email: [email protected] Internet: http://www.ashford.co.nz

We recommend Ashford Corriedale, Merino and Alpaca blend slivers for your fibre projects. drive spindle band (inside) flyer front flyer hooks bearing bobbin orifice flyer

back flyer bearing

brake band flyer whorl spring

drive band adjusting knob

brake band tension knob

threading hook

lazy kate treadle Welcome to the world SPINNING TOOLS of hand spinning ... Recommended accessories

Ashford spinning wheels are designed to help you spin with ease. This booklet will help you get started. There are many different ways to spin. Soon you will be developing your own style and creating many different kinds of yarns. In this booklet jumbo flyer units for spinning we use Ashford wool sliver. Other fibres such as silk, linen, novelty yarns cotton and many animal fibres can also be spun on Ashford wheels. All Ashford spinning wheels have similar parts and function. In this booklet we use the Traditional spinning wheel. niddy noddy and mini niddy noddy for Parts maintenance kit making hanks Become familiar with the names of the parts – treadle, bobbin, flyer and whorl, spindle, orifice, flyer hooks, threading hook, drive band, brake band, adjusting and tension knobs, back and handcarders – fine and medium front support bearings, lazy kate. for carding and blending Brake Band Turn the brake band tension knob until the springs just begin to stretch. Do not over tighten or the yarn may break and the wheel will be hard to treadle. Drive band Single drive – place the drive band over the largest flyer whorl. Double drive – place the drive band over the largest flyer whorl and the smaller bobbin whorl. flick carder for READY TO BEGIN preparing fleece You will need: Approx. 50grams wool sliver A 1.5metre (5ft) length of medium weight yarn for a leader yarn The Ashford and a 10metre (30ft) length for practising Book of Spinning A chair – a textbook with A niddy noddy projects PRACTICE Go through each step taking time to feel the rhythm of treadling spinning chair and working with your hands. – straight back allows freedom LUBRICATION of movement Regularly apply a drop of oil to all bearings to make treadling when spinning easier. Refer to the assembly instructions for details. 01 02

TIE THE LEADER: Start with a leader yarn on the bobbin. Tie a 1.5metre (5ft) leader yarn firmly onto the bobbin.

TREADLE: Sit on a chair in front of the wheel and place your foot on the treadle. Turn the wheel in a CLOCKWISE direction with your hand, and start treadling. Use a heel and toe action. Stop and practise starting again until you feel comfortable treadling. Note: If treadling seems hard loosen the tension on the Take the leader yarn over the 4th hook and pull it through the drive band with the adjusting knob. If the wheel slides on orifice with the threading hook. the floor, push down with your foot, not away. Place a rug under the chair and wheel. 04 05

Hold the leader in your left hand and turn the wheel clockwise 3 SPINNING PRACTICE: Make a loop at the end of the yarn. times. This starts the yarn winding onto the bobbin. Stop when Take the 10metre (30ft) length of yarn, carry it through the loop 50cm (20ins) of yarn is left in front of the orifice. and double it back about 10cm (4ins).

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HANDS AND FEET: Hold the yarn at the loop with your left hand. Allow the yarn to slide through your right hand. Start treadling with the wheel turning clockwise. Feed the yarn into the flyer orifice with your left hand. 08 09

PRACTISE THE DRAFTING ACTION: 1. Pinch the yarn between Repeat this until you come to the end of the yarn. your fingers. 2. Relax the pinch slightly and slide your fingers towards you – the twist will follow. 3. Pinch again when the twist has carried down the length of the yarn. 4. Feed the yarn into the orifice and onto the bobbin.

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Lift the brake band off the back of the bobbin (single drive) SPINNING: Take a length of wool sliver. Pull some fibres out and pull the yarn back through the orifice. Replace the of the sliver. brake band and practise the drafting action again. Once you feel your hand and foot action is co-ordinated you are ready to start spinning with the sliver. 12 13

Take these fibres through the loop and double back. Start Continue treadling clockwise. Pinch the yarn with your left hand. treadling slowly clockwise until there is a light twist in the Pull the fibres from the sliver with your right hand. Relax the fibres around the leader. Now you are ready to begin drafting pinch slightly and slide your left hand towards you letting the and spinning a yarn. twist follow your fingers. Pinch again. Feed the twisted length of yarn forward into the orifice and onto the bobbin. Repeat.

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Note: The pinching fingers of your left hand prevent the twist JOINING THE YARN: Treadle clockwise and hold the spun yarn in entering the undrafted sliver. If this happens stop treadling your left hand. Place more sliver alongside. Allow the fibres to and pull the spun yarn from the sliver and start again. catch and twist into the yarn. Pinch the fingers of your left hand Hold the sliver lightly in your right hand and allow the fibres to in front of the join and start drafting the fibres again. pull out easily. This makes it easy to spin a consistent yarn. 16

HINTS FOR THIS STAGE: 1. Do not sit too close to the wheel. Relax, lean back and leave room for your hands to work. 2. Uneven yarn is OK - your first handspun will be a beautiful “fancy yarn.” 3. Take time and you will work out your own rhythm of spinning. 4. If you lose the yarn down the orifice, find the end and use the threading hook to pull the yarn back through the orifice. 5. If the yarn is not winding on to the bobbin – a) Slightly tighten the brake band tension knob (single drive) or the drive band adjusting knob (double drive). b) Check that the yarn has not caught on a flyer hook or in the orifice. 6. You can vary the amount of twist in your yarn by changing the speed of your treadling or hand movements.

FILLING THE BOBBIN: As the yarn builds up on the bobbin move the yarn to the next hook. Do this often working backwards and forwards over the hooks until the bobbin is full. 18 19

CHANGING THE BOBBIN – Single Drive: (See step 28 for Slide an empty bobbin onto the spindle and click the changing of the double drive bobbin) Lift the brake band spindle back into the bearing. Replace the brake band and from the bobbin. Hold the back of the bobbin, lift the spindle check the tension. out of the back flyer bearing and slide off the full bobbin.

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PLYING: We recommend you ply two single yarns together to Take 1 yarn from each bobbin on the lazy kate, put them a make a strong, balanced 2 ply yarn. Place 2 full bobbins through the loop and double back about 10cm (4ins). onto the lazy kate, both large ends on the same side. Place an empty bobbin on the flyer. Tie a leader yarn with a loop and pull it through the orifice as before. 22 24

Begin treadling in an ANTI-CLOCKWISE direction. Use your fingers to separate the 2 singles before they twist together. Pinch the yarn with your left hand. Relax the pinch slightly and slide your fingers towards you. The twist will follow. Pinch again and feed the plied yarn into the orifice and onto the bobbin.

HINTS FOR THIS STAGE: 1. A fine yarn needs more twist than a thicker yarn to make it strong. 2. Move the yarn along the flyer hooks as you fill the bobbin. 3. If you come to an extra large “bump” in your yarn, stop and feed it through the orifice. 4. Slightly tighten the brake band (single drive), drive band (double drive) as the bobbin fills. 5. To make 3 ply yarn put 3 bobbins of single ply yarn on the lazy kate Repeat until you have a full bobbin. and ply together. 25

MAKING A HANK: When the bobbin of plied yarn is full you are ready to make a hank. Loosen the brake or drive band. Hold the yarn in the centre of the niddy noddy with your thumb. Wind the yarn over the upper cross piece and under the lower cross piece as shown. Repeat until all the yarn is on the niddy noddy.

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Take 4 short lengths of scrap yarn and tie the yarn at the Remove the yarn from the niddy noddy. Now you have your first centre on 4 sides. hank. Twist into a skein of your own unique handspun yarn! 28 29

bobbin whorl flyer whorl

DOUBLE DRIVE SYSTEM Hold the back of the bobbin and the flyer whorl. CHANGING THE BOBBIN: Lift the flyer whorl out of the back flyer bearing. Remove the drive band from the flyer and bobbin whorls.

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Pull the flyer whorl off the spindle and remove the bobbin. Slide the empty bobbin into place and push on the flyer whorl. Replace the drive band over the bobbin and flyer whorls. Click the spindle back into the bearing and check the drive band tension. 32 33

bobbin whorl flyer whorl

drive band brake band

CONVERTING YOUR DOUBLE DRIVE WHEEL TO SINGLE DRIVE: The double drive spinning wheel has both single and double drive options. When spinning single drive loosen the drive band tension and place both drive bands over the large flyer whorl. Check the drive band tension. Place the brake band over the bobbin whorl and turn the brake band tension knob until the springs just begin to stretch. Note: The brake band is not required when spinning double drive. Happy spinning!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 1) How do I make my wheel light and easy to treadle? The wheel, flyer and bobbin must all rotate freely. Check by first removing the drive & brake bands. Apply Ashford spinning wheel oil, light oil or vaseline as illustrated.

A. Wheel. Spin the wheel. It should rotate freely for around 20 revolutions. > Wheel bearings. Prise the wheel supports apart and apply a drop of oil onto the crank between the hub and bearings. > Con rod bearing. Oil & check to ensure it isn’t pinching. > Treadle pins. Use either candle wax or oil to reduce noise and friction. > Hinge pins on double treadle wheels. Oil as necessary. > Check there is approx. 1 – 2mm (1/16in) side play between the hub & bearings. If the wheel is being pinched between the wheel supports loosen the bolts holding the frame or wheel supports until it is free, spin the wheel & then gradually retighten the bolts. > Check that the gap between the bottom of the con rod (pitman) and the treadle rail is approx 12mm (1/2in). If greater than this it can cause ankle strain C. Bobbin. & if closer the two can bind thus stretching the joint. > Oil the bobbin bearings. > If the bobbin doesn’t run freely the bearings may B. Flyer. be a little tight on the flyer shaft. If so ream them Spin the flyer. It should rotate freely. with a 1/4in round fine chain saw file or fine > Oil the flyer bearings. sandpaper wrapped around a pencil. > Ensure the flyer bearings are at right angles to the > If your wheel has been factory finished, clean any flyer shaft. If not loosen the screws holding the maid lacquer off the spindle. upright, align and tighten. > On double drive wheels the flyer whorls have > Check there is approx. 2 – 3mm (1/8in) end float “V” grooves. The bobbin whorl is “U” shaped. This between the flyer, bobbin & flyer bearings. difference enables the wheel to drive the flyer at a > Check the drive band is aligned with the wheel. If constant speed and allows the bobbin to accelerate necessary, loosen the screws holding the maiden or slow down when drafting. Check the bobbin whorl bar, align & tighten. is smooth and “U” shaped.

2. What do I do if the yarn won’t draw in? 5. Why use two tension springs on the brake band? > Ensure the bobbin rotates freely on the flyer shaft. Two springs fitted either side of the bobbin whorl will > Check the flyer hooks are smooth & are not catching make plying easier as it allows the brake band to flex the yarn. rather than pull against the tension knob. Spare > Check the orifice is clean. springs are available from your Ashford dealer.

A. Single drive 6. How do I avoid my yarn getting over-twisted? > Check the brake > Put the drive band onto a larger flyer whorl. band is over the > Treadle slower. Around 60 RPM is a nice easy bobbin whorl & treadle speed. the springs are > Draft your yarn faster. This may require you to better just starting prepare your fibre prior to spinning. to extend. 7. How do I avoid my yarn breaking? B. Double drive > Check the drive band is around the small whorl on > Make your yarn stronger by treadling a little faster. the bobbin & the largest flyer whorl. > Draft more fibres to make the yarn a little thicker. > Check there is sufficient tension on the drive band. > Pinch and slide your fingers along the spun yarn so you are always in contact with the yarn. This also 3. What do I do to prevent the yarn being pulled out of prevents the ‘twist’ entering the undrafted fibres. my hands? A. Single drive 8. How do I prevent my spinning wheel walking away > Reduce the brake band tension until the springs are from me? just starting to extend. > Check the wheel is free running. (See question 1) > Check the bobbin whorl is smooth. If necessary > Treadle with a down-wards action rather than away smooth with sandpaper. from you. > Apply a drop of oil to the bobbin whorl. > Spin with your wheel and chair on carpet or a rug.

B. Double Drive 9. What is the best finish for my spinning wheel? > Reduce the drive belt tension. Our spinning wheels are made from Southland Silver Beech, a beautiful native timber of New 4. How much tension should I have on the drive band? Zealand sourced from sustainably managed forests. > Only have sufficient tension to drive the flyer & If your wheel is natural timber it should be protected bobbin without slipping. Too much tension makes as soon as possible to avoid staining & provide treadling harder. protection from any climatic changes. We recommend > Generally the drive belt should be able to be easily Ashford Teak Wax, however any reputable wood oil depressed about 25mm (1in). Turn the belt or wax finish would be suitable. Factory lacquered tension knob until you have the correct tension. wheels may be further enhanced with our Teak > If the drive belt has stretched, shorten and retie it. Wax finish. Learn to spin

For more information to help with your spinning, we recommend on an Ashford wheel The Ashford Book of Spinning, The Ashford Book of Carding and The Ashford Book of Dyeing.

We recommend Ashford Corriedale, Merino and Alpaca blend slivers for your fibre projects. MINESTRONE PULLOVER Designed By: Carol Porter Copyright: November 2007

TRENDSETTER YARNS USED: STITCHES USED: Minestrone #5-4(5,6,7)/100gr. Garter St.: Trendsetter Needles #10 ½. KNIT every row.

SIZES: Sm(32”), Med(36”), Lg(40”), XL(44”). Stock St.: Finished size is about 2” larger. Row 1: (RS) Knit across the row. Row 2: Purl across the row. GAUGE: With #10 ½ needle and Minestrone In Stock St.; 17sts x 22rows = 4”.

KNITTING INSTRUCTIONS

BACK & FRONT: With #10 ½ needle and Minestrone, Cast on 72(80,90,98)sts. Work in Garter St. for 5 rows. Change to Stock St. and continue until 13” from the cast on or desired length to underarm. Bind off 5(5,6,6)sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch each end every other row 2(3,4,4)x, then every 4th row 3(3,3,4)x. Continue on 52(58,64,70)sts until the armhole is 5(5 ½,6,6 ½)”. Bind off the center 10sts. Join new yarn and work both neck edges at the same time. Bind off 3sts each neck edge 1x, then 2sts each neck edge 2x. Decrease 1 stitch each neck edge every other row 2x. Continue until the armhole is 7 ½(8,8 ½,9)”. Bind off remaining stitches. Make another piece exactly the same.

SLEEVES: With #10 ½ needle and Minestrone, Cast on 72(72,78,84)sts. Work in Garter St. for 3”. Change to Stock St., working 1 row as follows: *K1,K2-tog*. Repeat *to* across the row. Continue on 48(48,52,56)sts in Stock St. until the sleeve is 10 ½” from the cast on. Bind off 5(5,6,6)sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch each end every other row until the cap is 5(5 ½,6, 6 ½)”. Bind off 3sts at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Bind off.

FINISHING: Sew shoulder seams closed. With #10 ½ short circular needle and Minestrone, Pick up 60(60,62,64)sts around the neck edge. Place a marker to show joining. Work 1 row Purl and 1 row Knit until the collar is 3” from the pick up. Bind off loosely but evenly. Sew the sleeves to the body by centering the cap to the shoulder seam and working down each side. Sew the remaining underarm and side seams closed.

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Brand: Prism Information: Gorgeous yarn with lots of Yarn: Impressions variety; great for a beginner who wants to http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Prism_ produce a sophisticated style; constructed of Yarn-Impressions_Yarn-730.html mohair, wool, alpaca, silk, nylon, polyester, Cost: $51.85 for 85-114g/75 yards cotton; luxurious combination of wool and Weight: Bulky natural ﬁbers Needle: 13 Source: Component

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Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Monkey Socks Designed by Cookie A www.cookiea.com Sizes S [M, L] Directions are for size S with other sizes following in brackets. When only one number is given, it applies to both sizes. When two numbers are given, the first number applies to both sizes S and M. Finished Measurements Leg circumference – 8 [8.5, 9] inches, slightly stretched Foot circumference – 8 [8.5, 9] inches, slightly stretched Materials • Approximately 360 yards of fingering weight sock yarn. Additional yarn may be required for long feet. • Circular or double pointed needles size US #1.5 [#2.0, #1.0] / 2.5mm [2.75mm, 2.25mm] OR size needed to obtain gauge • Stitch markers (optional if using double pointed needles) • Tapestry needle Gauge 32 [30, 36] stitches = 4 inches in stockinette stitch 32 [30, 36] stitches = 4 inches in Lace Pattern Measurements taken while sock is slightly stretched. Pattern Notes Abbreviations k knit k2tog knit 2 together p purl pm place marker pwise purlwise sl slip stitch (purlwise unless otherwise indicated) ssk slip 2 stitches individually knitwise, knit 2 slipped stitches together through back loop tbl through back loop yo yarn over yo2 yarn over twice wyb with yarn in back wyf with yarn in front RS right side WS wrong side

1x1 Twisted Rib Worked in the round over an even number of stitches. Every round: [P1, k1 tbl] to end of round.

h Purl s Ssk

z Knit tbl j Yarnover

Small Lace Pattern - 16 stitches gggggggggggggggg11 gggggggggggggggggg g g g g g g g g g g g g g g 10 sgggjggggggjgggd9 hggggggggggggggh8 hsgggjggggjgggdh7 hhgggggggggggghh6 hhsgggjggjgggdhh5 hhhggggzggggghhhg g g g z g g g g g 4 hhhsgggjjgggdhhh3 hhhh gggggggghhhh 2 gggggggggggggggg1

Large Lace Pattern - 20 stitches gggggggggggggggggggg15 gggggggggggggggggggg14 sggggjggggggggjggggd13 hggggggggggggggggggh12 hsggggjggggggjggggdh11 hhgggggggggggggggghh10 hhsggggjggggjggggdhh7 hhhgggggggggggggghhh6 hhhsggggjggjggggdhhh5 hhhh gggggzgggggghhhh 4 hhhhsggggjjggggdhhhh 3 hhhhh gggggggggghhhhh 2 gggggggggggggggggggg1

Monkey Socks Pattern. Copyright © 2008 Cookie A. All rights reserved. Page 2 of 4 Directions Pattern directions are written for knitting in the round using “markers”. If using double pointed needles or circular needles, stitches may be distributed such that marker placements occur between needles. Whenever a marker movement is indicated, re-distribute the stitches on the needles so that the “marker” placement falls between two needles. Cuff Cast on 64 [80] stitches. Being careful not to twist stitches, join in round and place marker (pm) to indicate beginning of round. Work in 1x1 Twisted Rib for one inch. Leg Sizes S and M: Work Small Lace Pattern chart 6 times.

Size L: Work Large Lace Pattern chart 5 times. Heel Flap Heel flap is worked back and forth across the next 32 [40] stitches. Remove marker and place the remaining 32 [40] stitches on hold for top of foot until completion of heel.

Row 1 (RS): Slip 1 pwise wyb, k31 [39], turn. Row 2 (WS): Slip 1 pwise wyf, p31 [39], turn.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until heel flap measures 2-2.5 inches, ending on a WS row. For larger insteps, knit a longer heel flap. Heel Turn Row 1 (RS): Slip 1, k18 [22], ssk, k1, turn. Row 2 (WS): Slip 1, p7, p2tog, p1, turn. Row 3 (RS): Slip 1, k to one stitch before gap created by turn on previous row, ssk to close gap, k1, turn. Row 4 (WS): Slip 1, p to one stitch before gap created by turn on previous row, p2tog to close gap, p1, turn.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until all stitches have been worked. 20 [24] heel stitches remain.

Monkey Socks Pattern. Copyright © 2008 Cookie A. All rights reserved. Page 3 of 4 Shape Gusset Set-up round: Slip 1 purlwise, k9 [11], pm for beginning of round, k10 [12], pick up and knit 1 stitch in each slipped stitch along edge of heel flap plus and 1 stitch between heel flap and top of foot, pm for right side of foot, work 32 [40] held top of foot stitches in established pattern, pm for left side of foot, pick up and knit 1 stitch between top of foot and heel flap, pick up and knit 1 stitch in each slipped stitch along edge of heel flap, k10 [12].

Round 1: Knit to 2 stitches before right marker, k2tog, continue in established pattern over top of foot, slip marker, ssk, knit to end of round—2 stitches decreased. Round 2: Knit to right marker, continue in established pattern over top of foot, knit to end of round.

Rep Rounds 1 and 2 until 64 [80] stitches remain (32 [40] stitches for top of foot and 32 [40] stitches for bottom of foot).

Foot Work in established pattern (Lace Pattern over top of foot and stockinette over bottom of foot) without decreasing until foot measures 2” (5 cm) less than desired finished length from back of heel.

Remove marker for beginning of round, knit to right marker (new beginning of round). Toe Round 1: Knit. Round 2: K1, ssk, knit to 3 stitches before left marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, ssk, knit to 3 stitches before right marker, k2tog, k1—4 stitches decreased.

Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until 16 stitches remain (8 stitches on top of foot, 8 stitches on bottom of foot). Finish Cut yarn, leaving a 12” (30 cm) tail. With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, use the Kitchener stitch to graft stitches from top of foot together with stitches from bottom of foot. Weave in ends.

Cookie A has designed patterns for online and print magazines, appeared on the television program Knitty Gritty and has taught workshops throughout North America. Her book Sock Innovations is due out in April 2009. She also sells individual patterns through her website CookieA.com.

Monkey Socks Pattern. Copyright © 2008 Cookie A. All rights reserved. Page 4 of 4 �� Episode 212 – Sock Yarns Information on the items presented by Deborah Knight of Yarnmarket in the “Getting Started” segment of Knitting Daily TV.

Brand: Knit One Crochet Too Source: Cotton Yarn: Ty-Dy Socks Information: Composed of 80% http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Knit_ superwashed wool and 20% nylon; addition One_Crochet_Too_Yarn-Ty-Dy_Socks_Yarn- of nylon gives the snap-back quality that’s 5071.html so essential to a sock yarn; bright colorful Origin: Italy/Tibet and self-striping; laceweight; available in a Cost: $15.25 for 100g/436 yards wide variety of colors Weight: Laceweight Needle: 1

Brand: Twisted Sisters Information: Beautiful composition of Yarn: Zazu two strands of extrafine merino wool http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Twisted_ plied together; dyed in the magnificent Sisters_Yarn-Zazu_Yarn-3309.html monochromatic variegates of Twisted Origin: US Sisters; knits or crochets perfectly in Cost: $15.35 for 50g/390 yards fingering and DK-weight projects Weight: DK Needle: 4-6 Source: Merino Wool

Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Information: Produced in limited Yarn: Supersock Select Limited Edition quantities — only 500 hanks; 100% http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_ merino wool; excellent stitch deﬁnition; Tree_Hill_Yarn-Supersock_Select_Limited_ unique color combinations; one new color Edition_Yarn-4995.html approximately every month; each hank has Origin: US enough yardage for a pair of socks Cost: $21.85 for 117g/420 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 3 Source: Merino Wool

Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Brand: Jawoll Information: An excellent option for Yarn: Reinforcement Thread reinforcing the toes and heels of extra-large http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Lang_Yarn- socks; add durability to socks by knitting or Jawoll_Reinforcement_Thread_Yarn-3475.html crocheting this thread along with a favorite Origin: US sock yarn; made in Italy of 75% superwash Cost: $1.50 for 5 g/43 yards wool, 18% nylon and 7% acrylic Weight: N/A Needle: N/A Source: Nylon/acrylic/wool blend

Brand: Berroco Source: Superwash wool, nylon Yarn: Sox Information: A beautiful self-striping yarn; http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Berroco_ composed of 75% superwash wool and 25% Yarn-Berroco_Sox_Yarn-4201.html nylon; remember that superwash doesn’t Origin: US mean wash and dry in machine; front loader Cost: $12.85 for 100 grams/ 440 yards wash; lay ﬂat to dry or 100g/142 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 2

Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Information: Super soft; lower micron Yarn: Supersock Select yarn in 100% superwash merino; one skein http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_ makes two socks; can be used in other Tree_Hill_Yarn-Supersock_Select_Yarn- garments like scarves, shawls or any other 5202.html ﬁngering weight project Origin: US Cost: $21.85 for 100 grams/420 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 3 Source: Superwash merino

Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Information: Terriﬁc for socks, scarves, Yarn: Supersock DK shawls, baby clothes and more; comes in http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_ large 340 hanks; 100% superwash wool; not Tree_Hill_Yarn-Supersock_DK_Yarn-3549.html recommended for felting; available in a wide Origin: US variety of colors Cost: $21.85 for 113g/340 yards Weight: DK Needle: 5 Source: Superwash wool

Brand: Berroco Information: A blend of 50% superfine Yarn: Comfort Sock Solid (with nylon) nylon and 50% superfine acrylic; auto- http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Berroco_ striping; create ultra-soft socks, baby Yarn-Comfort_Sock_Solid_Yarn-4199.html clothes and lacy garments; fingering weight; Origin: US excellent option for people with allergies to Cost: $7.35 for 100g/447 yards wool Weight: Fingering Needle: 3 Source: Superfine nylon/superfine acrylic

Brand: Lorna’s Laces Information: Hand dyed; sturdy; washable; Yarn: Shepherd Sock composed of 80% superwash wool and 20% http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Lornas_ nylon; terriﬁc for lightweight knitting and Laces_Yarn-Shepherd_Sock_Yarn-3712.html crochet projects like socks, comfy baby knits Origin: US and lacy shawls Cost: $11.85 for 56.5g/215 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 1 Source: Wool, nylon

Brand: Noro Information: Incredibly popular; crafted in Yarn: Kureyon Sock Japan of 70% wool and 30% nylon; dyed in http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Noro_Yarn- some of the most popular color combinations Kureyon_Sock_Yarn-4180.html of “Kureyon” yarn; the combination of wool Origin: Japan and nylon gives this self-striping yarn added Cost: $18.85 for 100g/459 yards durability Weight: Fingering Needle: 2 Source: Wool, nylon

Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Brand: Knit One, Crochet Too Source: Superwash merino, nylon, elastic Yarn: Soxx Appeal Information: Composed of 96% superwash http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Knit_One_ merino wool, 3% nylon and 1% elastic; Crochet_Too_Yarn-Soxx_Appeal_Solid_Yarn- machine washable; subtle texture and 4438.html variegated hues; color coordinated to Origin: US complement the variegated hues of “Soxx Cost: $8.35 for 50g/208 yards Appeal Print” Weight: Fingering Needle: 2

Brand: Crystal Palace Source: Bamboo, cotton, elastic Yarn: Panda Cotton Information: An excellent sock yarn option http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Crystal_ for individuals with wool allergies; crafted of Palace_Yarn-Panda_Cotton_Solid_Yarn- 55% bamboo, 24% cotton and 21% elastic 3449.html nylon; light weight and durable; machine Cost: $6.75 for 50g/170 yards washable; ﬁngering weight; eco-friendly Weight: Fingering Needle: 1-2.5

Brand: Noro Information: Deep dyed-in-the-wool Yarn: Silk Garden Sock colors; composed of 40% wool, 25% silk, http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Noro_Yarn- 25% nylon and 10% mohair; follow-up yarn Silk_Garden_Sock_Yarn-4749.html to the wildly successful “Kureyon Sock” with Origin: Japan the same color combinations “Silk Garden” Cost: $19.85 for 100g/330 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 2-3 Source: Wool, silk, nylon, mohair

Brand: Wisdom Source: Superwash wool, nylon Yarn: Marathon Socks Information: Reflecting the city hosting the http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Wisdom_ world’s oldest annual marathon; crafted in Yarn-Marathon_Socks_-_Boston_Yarn-4710. the fabulous mills of Italy; composed of 75% html superwash wool and 25% nylon for added Origin: US durability; superb stitch definition; classic Cost: $13.85 for 100g/437 yards color combos and terrific patternings Weight: Fingering Needle: 1-3

Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Brand: Indie Dyer Information: Starts with undyed Cherry Yarn: Inﬁnity Sock Tree Hill Supersock Select yarn; each color http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Indie_ dyed in small quantities; each color will Dyer_Yarn-Inﬁnity_Sock_Yarn-5065.html never be repeated; one-of-a-kind collectible Cost: $23.85 for 100g/420 yards yarn; exclusive to Yarnmarket Weight: Fingering Needle: 3 Source: Wool

Brand: Schoeller Stahl Source: Eco Yarn: Fortissima Mit Bamboo Information: Environmentally responsible; http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/ composed of 25% bamboo, 15% durable Schoeller_Stahl_Yarn-Fortissima_Mit_ nylon and 60% superwash wool; a modern Bamboo_Yarn-4684.html update to traditional wool blend sock yarn; Cost: $18.80 for 100g/436 yards knits and crochets into beautiful socks, Weight: Fingering scarves, shawls, lightweight sweaters and Needle: 1.5-2.5 baby clothes

Brand: Zitron Source: Eco Yarn: Trekking Pro Natura Undyed Information: Made in Germany; composed http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Zitron_ of 75% wool and 25% bamboo; spectacular Yarn-Trekking_Pro_Natura_Undyed_Yarn- possibilities of hand-dying various creations; 4816.html combine this incredible ﬁber blend with Origin: Germany. a dying kit; use for any ﬁngering weight Cost: $15.75 for 100g/459 yards knitting or crochet projects Weight: Fingering Needle: 0-2.5

Brand: Crystal Palace Information: 52% eco-friendly bamboo; Yarn: Panda Silk Solid 43% superwash merino, 5% combed silk; http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Crystal_ ultrasoft ﬁngering weight; soft with strength; Palace_Yarn-Panda_Silk_Solid_Yarn-4197.html lovely sheen; scarves, lightweight wraps; Cost: $8.60 for 50g/204 yards stripes with matching solids Weight: Fingering Needle: 1-2 Source: Eco

Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Brand: SWTC Information: 50% superwash wool; Yarn: Tofutsies 25% soysilk; 22.5% cotton; 2.5% chitin; http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/South_ soysilk made from tofu byproducts; chitin West_Trading_Company_Yarn-Tofutsies_Yarn- is made from shrimp and crab shells — like 3350.html glucosamine; wonderfully soft and durable; Cost: $15.85 for 100g/464.5 yards especially loved for socks; machine washable Weight: Fingering Needle: 2 Source: Healing

Brand: Knit One Crochet Too Information: 53% soy and 47% Yarn: Wick polypropylene composition draws any http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Knit_One_ moisture away from the skin, giving it a Crochet_Too_Yarn-Wick_Yarn-2357.html “wicking” ability; silky drape; ideal for spring Cost: $6.85 for 50g/120 yards and summer projects like tops, sweaters, Weight: Worsted socks or any other worsted weight garment Needle: 8 Source: Wicking

Information on the items presented by Deborah Knight of Yarnmarket in the “Getting Started” segment of Knitting Daily TV.

We hope you enjoy the show, and that you ﬁnd the information provided in this guide helpful to you as you get started on your own knitting and crochet projects.

We look forward to seeing you online at Yarnmarket.com where you’ll ﬁnd fabulous ﬁber fashions…with fast and friendly service!

Sincerely,

Deborah Knight Yarnmarket.com

Thanks to the loyalty of our customers and suppliers, Yarnmarket, LLC continues to grow to serve a global community of creative individuals.

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La Mer Scarf Sheryl Means Originally published in Interweave Crochet, Summer 2008

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. La Mer Scarf originally published in Interweave Crochet, Summer 2008. ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page La Mer Scarf Sheryl Mean s

Inspired by a trip to France, La Mer is a beaded, Tunisian-crochet scarf. Alternating blocks of Tunisian lace and Tunisian simple stitch gives the scarf a modern geometric look while remaining infinitely feminine. Luxurious silk yarn feels cool and soft against bare skin, and beaded fringe is an elegant finishing touch.

G e tti n g s t a r t e d Notes The first 2 sts and last 2 sts in the Tunisian crochet is always worked lace patt are border sts and are worked Finished Size 6" wide and 65" long, from the RS; do not turn at end of row. in Tunisian simple stitch (Tss; see including trim. Forward Pass (FwdP) and Return Pass below) throughout. Counting lps on Yarn Fiesta La Luz Multi (100% mulberry silk; (RetP) tog count as 1 row (see below). hook at the end of each FwdP will help 3 210 yd [192 m]/1 ⁄4 oz [50 g]; ): #17138 cool Ch 1 at beg of each FwdP counts as the indicate errors made in working incs or breeze, 2 skeins. first st; work the first Tunisian st in the decs of lace patt; there should be 20 lps Hook Sizes J/10 (6 mm) Tunisian crochet 2nd vertical bar. To keep edge neat, on the hook at the end of each FwdP. hook or regular hook without thumb grip work last st of every FwdP by inserting and G/6 (4 mm) hook. Adjust hook size if hook under last vertical bar plus the Stitch Guide necessary to obtain the correct gauge. strand just behind it (the lp at row Lace pattern (lace patt) Notions Yarn needle; beading needle; 544 end) before pulling up a lp. Row 1: Ch 1, Tss in 2nd st, [yo, Tss2tog (see size 6/0 glass beads. Gauge 15 sts and 12 rows = 4" in patt with larger hook. Gauge is not crucial for this Tunisian Crochet project. Foundation forward pass (FwdP): Pull up a lp in bottom ridge lp of 2nd ch from hook, leave lp on hook, pull up a lp in bottom ridge lp of each ch to end, leave lps on hook.

Foundation return pass (RetP): Yo, draw through first lp on hook (Figure 1), *yo, draw through 2 lps on hook (Figure

2); rep from * until 1 lp rem on Figure 1 Figure 2 hook, do not turn.

Tunisian simple stitch (Tss) forward pass (FwP): Ch 1, insert hook from right to left behind 2nd vertical bar (Figure 3), yo, pull up a lp and leave on hook; rep from * to last vertical bar, insert hook in last vertical bar and lp at edge (see Notes), Figure 3 pull up a lp, do not turn.

Tunisian simple stitch 2 together decrease (Tss2tog): Insert hook in next 2 vertical bars (Figure 4), yo, pull up a lp. Figure 4

Make 1 increase (M1): Insert hook in space bet next 2 vertical bars (Figure 5), pull up a lp.

La Mer Scarf originally published in Interweave Crochet, Summer 2008. ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page below)] 8 times, Tss in each of last 2 sts; each foundation ch, 2 sc in corner, work RetP. rotate work, sc in ch-1 at end of each Row 2: Ch 1, Tss in 2nd st, sk horizontal bar, row. Fasten off. [Tss in next st, M1 (see below)] 8 times, Tss in each of last 2 sts; work RetP. Beaded Fringe Rep Rows 1–2 for patt. Using beading needle, string 62 beads Scarf on yarn. With smaller hook and WS With larger hook, ch 20. Foundation facing, join yarn to right corner of either row: Work Tss foundation FwdP and short end of scarf. RetP (see box on page 66)—20 sts. Next Row 1: Slide bead next to hook, sc in row: Work Tss FwdP and RetP (see same st as join, *slide bead next to hook, “Tunisian Crochet” on page 66). Cont sc in next st; rep from * to end of row, in lace patt as foll: turn—20 beaded sc. Row 1: Work Row 1 of lace patt (see Row 2: *Ch 3, slide 3 beads, ch 1 to Stitch Guide). anchor beads, ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc; Row 2: Work Row 2 of lace patt—20 sts. rep from * ending with sc in side of last Rep Rows 1–2 of lace patt 9 more times. sc made, turn—7 beaded arches. Work 5 rows even in Tss—20 sts. Cont Row 3: *Ch 5, slide 3 beads, ch 1 to alternating 10 reps of lace patt and 5 anchor beads, ch 5, sk beaded lp, sc in rows of Tss as est 6 more times—7 panels next sc; rep from * ending with sc in of lace patt have been completed. Work side of last sc made—7 beaded arches. manner forming 6 more 30-bead lps 2 rows even in Tss. Do not fasten off. Cut yarn leaving a tail at least 24" long. ending in the last sc of previous row. Pull tail through lp on hook as if to Fasten off and weave in loose ends. Rep Border fasten off. String 210 beads on tail. Slide on opposite end of scarf. Block accord- Ch 1, sc in each vertical bar across, 2 sc 30 beads to scarf edge; with RS of scarf ing to yarn label. • in corner, rotate scarf, working down facing, insert smaller hook from front to long edge of scarf and adjusting number back in next sc, pull up a lp with tail, yo Sheryl Means learned to crochet as a child, of sc as needed for work to rem flat, sc in and pull end of yarn with rem beads is an associate professional member of CGOA, each st formed by RetP rows, 2 sc in through lp on hook, tighten so beads sit and spends her days surrounded by yarn as corner, rotate work, sc in rem 2 lps of snugly against knot. Cont in this the co-owner of Yarntopia in Katy, Texas.

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Estonian Lace Scarf Nancy Bush Originally published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2001 Joe Coca

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. Estonian Lace Scarf originally published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2001. ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page 1 Estonian Lace

—— N ANCY BUSH——

THIS LACY SCARF FOLLOWS THE DESIGN OF THE BEAUTI- FUL Haapsalu ratik or Haapsalu shawls from Estonia. Haapsalu, a resort town on the west coast of Estonia, was a popular vacation spot during the nineteenth century, where tour- ists could purchase knitted lace shawls from the local women. These wool shawls are still available in Estonia and can be square, rectangular, or triangular. The unique feature of this special type of Estonian lace is the small nupp—a “button” used to decorate openwork or outline special patterns. The body of the scarf shown here is knitted to the desired dimensions, then stitches are picked up from all edges and the decorative edging is worked in the round.

Finished Size About 10" (25.5 cm) wide and 46" (117 cm) long, blocked. Yarn Jamieson and Smith Lace Weight (100% wool; 252 yd [230 m]/1 oz): #L1A natural white, 2 skeins. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): Straight and 32" (80-cm) circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): One straight for binding off. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); size G/6 (4.25-

mm) crochet hook; several yd sport- Joe Coca weight cotton yarn in contrasting color. able to fi nd it later). With working yarn 16 of chart. Work Set-up Rows 4 and 5 Gauge 33 sts and 16 rows of center and beg and ending several loops from three times (3 garter ridges). Do not break 3 patt = 6" (15 cm) wide and 2 ⁄4" (7 cm) the ends of the chain, pick up and knit yarn. tall, on smaller needles, after blocking; 33 st in the bumps in the underside of the 20 sts and 24 rows = 3" (7.5 cm) in St chain. Finishing st on smaller needles. Set-up Row 1: (WS) K1 (edge st), knit to Note: When picking up sts along the last st, p1 (edge st). sides, pick up 3 sts from every 2 chained Set-up Row 2: Sl 1 pwise wyb, knit to selvedge sts as foll: Pick up 1 st in the fi rst Note end. whole chain, pick up 1 st in the back half Increase sts for nupps loosely, so that the 7 Set-up Row 3: Sl 1 pwise wyf, bring yarn to of the second chain, then pick up 1 st in sts can be purled together on the foll row. back bet needles, knit to last st, p1. the whole second chain. Edging: With cir Set-up Row 4: Sl 1 pwise wyb, knit to last needle and RS facing, k1, place marker Scarf Body st, k1 tbl (this untwists the st). (pm), knit to end of row, dec 1 st as you With contrasting cotton yarn, make a cro- Set-up Row 5: Rep Set-up Row 3. go—32 sts rem. Cont with working yarn, chet chain (see box) about 50 loops long. Beg lace patt: Work Rows 1–16 of Cen- pick up and knit 202 sts (multiple of 10 sts Cut yarn and pull tail through last loop, ter chart 16 times, or until piece mea- plus 2) along left side of piece and at the then tie a knot in the tail (so you’ll be sures desired length, ending with Row same time, place a marker after the fi rst st

Estonian Lace Scarf originally published in Interweave Knits, Fall 2001. ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page 2 of this group. Carefully undo the secure Rnd 3: [K1, yo] 2 times, [*k1, yo, k3, end of the crochet chain and pull it gen- sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo; rep from * tly to unravel, picking up 33 live sts with to last st on this edge, end k1, yo] 4 an empty needle as you go. Knit across times. these sts, dec 1 st (as before) and placing Cont as established through Row 14 another marker after the fi rst st of this of chart. With yarn doubled and using group, pick up and knit 202 sts along larger straight needle, BO all sts loosely. right side of piece, placing a marker after Weave in loose ends. Block by pinning the fi rst st. The fi rst st in each group (the wet scarf onto a towel. Start at the cor- one before the marker) is the center st ners and stretch them, then work from for each corner. Mark the fi rst corner st side to side, pinning out the “points” with a different color marker to indicate (the sts in line with the “yo, k1, yo” beg of rnd. Work according to Edging sequence of the edging patt). Allow to chart as foll: (Note: The corner stitch is air-dry. not the fi rst stitch of the chart.)

Rnd 1: [K1 (corner st), sl m, yo, *k1, Nancy Bush’s new book, Knitted Lace of Estonia Joe Coca yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo; rep (Interweave, 2008), is full of stories, tips, and from * to last st on this edge, end k1, 14 heirloom-quality patterns from the Estonia yo] 4 times. lace tradition. Rnd 2: Knit all sts.

Chain (ch) Make a slipknot on hook. Yarn over and draw it through loop of slipknot. Repeat, drawing yarn through the last loop formed.

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Congo Sweater Marianne Isager Originally published in Knitting Out of Africa (Interweave, 2005)

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. Congo originally published in Knitting Out of Africa (Interweave, 2005). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page congo The bold pattern of dark, medium, and light shades in the yoke of this sweater imitates pieced or strip-woven fabric, another African classic. The sweater begins with the V-shaped yoke, which is worked in modular units that build one upon the other. Then the lower body and pseudo-cuffed sleeves are worked outward from the yoke in mitered garter-stitch sections that reflect the strong diagonal lines of the modular units. Instructions are provided for adding an optional stand-up collar.

materials Stitch Guide Sizes 47 (51)" (119.5 [129.5] cm) finished chest/bust Garter Stripes Pattern circumference. Shown in size 47" (119.5 cm) with Row 1: (RS) With L and RS facing, either knit across the sts heathered lilac neckband and in size 51" (129.5 cm) with on the needle or pick up and knit the indicated number periwinkle neckband. of sts. Yarn About 250 (325) g of a dark color (D), 150 (200) g Row 2: (WS) With L, purl. of a medium color (M), 75 (100) g of a light color (L), and Rows 3–6: With M, knit 4 rows. 50 (50) g of an accent color (A) of fingering-weight (CYCA Row 7: With L, knit. Super Fine #1) yarn. Row 8: With L, purl. Shown here: Isager Tvinni (100% merino lambswool Rep Rows 3–8 two (three) more times—20 (26) rows 558 yd [510 m]/100 g): #30 black (D), 3 (4) skeins. completed; 4 (5) St st stripes in L; 3 (4) garter st stripes in For size 47": #23s gray heather (M), 2 skeins; #6s taupe M. Cont as indicated in directions. heather (L) and #52s rose heather (A), 1 skein each. For size 51": #42 charcoal (M), 2 skeins; #32 light gray 4-Block Intarsia Square heather (L) and #53 royal blue, 1 skein each. (worked over 20 [26] sts) Note: Accent color is used for V-neck insert and is not First tier: needed for stand-up collar version. Row 1: (RS) With M, either pick up and knit or knit across Needles U.S. sizes 1 and 2 (2.5 and 3 mm): 24" (60 cm) first 10 (13) sts on needle, twist yarns at color change to circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the avoid leaving a hole, then with D either pick up and knit correct gauge. or knit across rem 10 (13) sts on needle—20 (26) sts. Notions Stitch markers (m); removable markers or Row 2: (WS) K10 (13) with D, twist yarns at color change, safety pins; stitch holders; spare double-pointed needle k10 (13) with M. (dpn) to match larger size cir; tapestry needle. Row 3: K10 (13) with M, twist yarns at color change, k10 Gauge 27 sts and 54 rows = 4" (10 cm) in garter st (13) with D. using larger needle; 10 (13) sts and 20 (26) rows for square Row 4: Rep Row 2. garter-st block measures about 1½ (2)" (3.8 [5] cm) square Rep Rows 3 and 4 eight (eleven) more times—20 (26) rows using larger needle. completed. Second tier: Row 1: (RS) K10 (13) with D, twist yarns at color change, bookEXCERPT k10 (13) with M. Row 2: (WS) K10 (13) with M, twist yarns at color change, Find more k10 (13) with D. Rep Rows 1 and 2 nine (twelve) more times—20 (26) rows great designs in completed for this tier; 40 (52) rows total; intarsia square Knitting out of Africa should be 2 blocks wide and 2 blocks high, with colors alternating in checkerboard fashion. published by Notes Interweave Press • To verify your gauge in pattern for the yoke, work Blocks 1–5 of yoke. Transfer the stitches temporarily to a length (2005) of scrap yarn. Dampen the piece and block it under hand

Congo originally published in Knitting Out of Africa (Interweave, 2005). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page 2 towels until thoroughly dry. The piece should measure Block 6: Rejoin D to beg of sts on needle with RS facing, about 6 (8)" (15 [20.5] cm) wide and 3 (4)" (7.5 [10] cm) knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter ridges. high. If correct, continue with the yoke. If not, adjust needle size and try again. Block 7: With M, knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter • Read about entrelac knitting on page 24. The one-piece ridges. yoke is composed of 146 blocks that are worked in order according to the diagram on page 39. Blocks Block 8: With M and L, work garter stripes patt for 20 build one upon the other in strips formed by stitches (26) rows. picked up along the edges of completed blocks, or by a combination of picked-up and live stitches as described Block 9: With D, knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter in the instructions. ridges. • On the diagram, the unshaded squares are blocks worked with the medium color (M), the shaded squares Block 10: With M, knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) are blocks worked with the dark color (D), and the garter ridges. Place sts on holder to be worked later with squares and rectangles with hatch marks are worked in Block 32. garter stripes pattern (see Stitch Guide) with the light (L) and medium (M) colors. Block 11: Rotate strip with Blocks 6–10 so right selvedge • You may find it helpful to weave in the ends as you go, is uppermost, and Block 10 with held sts is at the left rather than have a large number of ends to weave in end of the strip. With L and RS facing, pick up and knit when finishing. 50 (65) sts along edge of strip—10 (13) sts picked up • When the yoke has been completed, stitches are picked each from side of Blocks 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10; pick-up row up from the edges of the yoke with D and worked counts as Row 1 of garter stripes patt. With RS facing, outward for the sleeves and lower body. The sleeves slip (sl) the last 10 (13) sts for Block 5 to dpn. Work Row are worked in mitered garter stitch; the body is worked 2 of garter stripes patt to last st, sl last st to end of dpn in garter stitch knit on the bias. with sts of Block 5, k2tog (last st of Block 11 tog with 1 • The mitered garter stitch texture of the sleeves (as well st from Block 5). Turn, and work Row 3 of garter stripes as the optional stand-up collar) is created by working patt. Cont in this manner, joining the edge of Block 11 paired increases or decreases at marked points in order to the live sts of Block 5 by knitting the last st of every to make the garter stitch ridges run in zigzag lines. WS row tog with 1 st from Block 5 dpn. When 20 (26) Y o k e rows of garter stripe patt have been completed, all sts Block 1: With M and larger needle, CO 10 (13) sts. Knit from Block 5 dpn have been joined. With RS facing, 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter ridges. place last 30 (39) sts of Block 11 on holder—20 (26) sts rem on needle from Block 11. Block 2: Join L and work garter stripes patt (see Stitch Guide) for 20 (26) rows, working Row 1 by knitting across Blocks 12–15: With M and D, work Row 1 of 4-block all sts with L. intarsia square (see Stitch Guide) over 20 (26) sts from Block 11. With RS facing, sl the rem 20 (26) held sts for Block 3: With D, knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter Block 5 to dpn. Work Row 2 of 4-block intarsia square to ridges. last st, sl last st to end of dpn with sts of Block 5, k2tog (1 st of Block 12 tog with 1 st of Block 5). Cont in this Block 4: With M, knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter ridges. manner, joining the edges of Blocks 12 and 14 to the Place sts on holder to be worked later with Block 16. live sts of Block 5 by knitting the last st of every WS row tog with 1 st from Block 5 dpn. When 40 (52) rows of Block 5: Rotate strip with Blocks 1–4 so left selvedge is 4-block intarsia square patt have been completed, all sts uppermost, and Block 4 with held sts is at the right end from Block 5 have been joined. Place 20 (26) sts at top of of the strip. With L and RS facing, pick up and knit 40 Blocks 14 and 15 on holder. (52) sts along left selvedge of strip (see illustration on page 39)—10 (13) sts each picked up from side of Blocks Block 16: With L and RS facing, knit across 10 (13) held 4, 3, 2, and 1. Work 20 (26) rows in garter stripes patt, sts from top of Block 4, pick up and knit 10 (13) sts counting pick-up row as Row 1. With RS facing, place first from selvedge of Block 5, knit across 20 (26) held sts of 30 (39) sts on holder—10 (13) sts rem on needle. Check Blocks 14 and 15—40 (52) sts. Cont in garter stripes your gauge again at this point (see Notes, page 37). patt, counting pick-up row as Row 1, until 20 (26) rows have been completed. With RS facing, place last 30 (39)

Congo originally published in Knitting Out of Africa (Interweave, 2005). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page sts on holder—10 (13) sts rem on needle. working the first st of each WS row as ssk with 1 st from Block 11 dpn. When 20 (26) rows of garter stripe patt Block 17: With D, knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter have been completed, all sts from Block 11 dpn have ridges. been joined. With RS facing, place 50 (65) sts of Block 22 on holder. Block 18: With M, knit 20 (26) rows—10 (13) garter ridges. Blocks 28–31: With RS facing, return 20 (26) rem sts of Block 11 to needle, and join M and D. Work Row 1 Block 19: Join L and work garter stripes patt for 20 (26) of 4-block intarsia square. With RS facing, sl the last rows, working Row 1 by knitting across all sts with L. 20 (26) held sts for Block 27 to dpn. Work Row 2 of 4-block intarsia square to last st, sl last st to end of dpn Blocks 20 and 21: Rep Blocks 17 and 18, in that order. with sts of Block 27, k2tog (1 st of Block 28 tog with Place sts on holder to be worked later with Block 56. 1 st from Block 27). Cont in this manner, joining the edges of Blocks 28 and 30 to the live sts of Block 27 by Block 22: With L and RS facing, pick up and knit 50 (65) knitting the last st of every WS row tog with 1 st from sts along edge of Blocks 21, 20, 19, 18, and 17 as shown Block 27 dpn. When 40 (52) rows of 4-block intarsia in diagram—10 (13) sts picked up from side of each block square patt have been completed, all sts from Block 27 in strip; pick-up row counts as Row 1 of garter stripes dpn have been joined. Place 20 (26) sts at top of Blocks patt. With RS facing, sl the next 10 (13) sts for Block 16 30 and 31 on holder. to dpn. Turn work. With WS facing, sl 1 st from Block 16 dpn to main needle. Work Row 2 of garter stripes patt, Blocks 32–146: Cont to work joined blocks in this working ssk (see Glossary, page 140) over first 2 sts (1 st manner according to diagram until block 146 has been of Block 16 dpn tog with 1 st of Block 22). Turn, work completed. Row 3 of garter stripes patt. Cont in this manner, joining With M threaded on a tapestry needle, graft live sts of the edge of Block 22 to the live sts of Block 16 by working Block 146 to selvedge of Block 143 and sew any rem slits the first st of each WS row as ssk with 1 st from Block 16 between blocks. Block piece to measure about 38 (51)" dpn. When 20 (26) rows of garter stripe patt have been (96.5 [129.5] cm) high and 25½ (34)" (64.5 [86.5] cm) completed, all sts from Block 16 dpn have been joined. wide, from point to point. Place 50 (65) sts of Block 22 on holder. N e c k Blocks 23–26: With RS facing, return 20 (26) rem sts V-Neck Option of Block 16 to needle, and join M and D. Work Row 1 With D, smaller needle, RS facing, and beg at corner of 4-block intarsia square. With RS facing, sl the last 20 where Blocks 64, 63, and 68 meet, *pick up and knit 1 (26) held sts for Block 22 to dpn. Work Row 2 of 4-block st in corner, mark corner st with removable marker or intarsia square to last st, sl last st to end of dpn with sts of safety pin, pick up and knit 60 (78) sts to next corner (10 Block 22, k2tog (1 st of Block 23 tog with 1 st from Block [13] sts for each block); rep from * 3 more times—244 22). Cont in this manner, joining the edges of Blocks 23 (316) sts. Join for working in the rnd, and place regular and 25 to the live sts of Block 22 by knitting the last st st marker on needle to mark beg of rnd. Change to A and of every WS row tog with 1 st from Block 22 dpn. When knit 1 rnd, dec 2 sts at each corner as foll: *K1 (corner 40 (52) rows of 4-block intarsia square patt have been st), k2tog, knit to 2 sts before next marked corner st, completed, all sts from Block 22 dpn have been joined. k2tog; rep from * 3 more times—8 sts dec’d. Cont in Place 20 (26) sts at top of Blocks 25 and 26 on holder. garter st (purl 1 rnd, knit 1 rnd) for 25 (33) more rnds, dec 8 sts (2 sts at each corner) every knit rnd, ending Block 27: With L and RS facing, pick up and knit 50 (65) with a purl rnd—140 (180) sts rem; neck insert measures sts along edge of Blocks 26, 24, 16, 15, and 13—10 (13) about 1¾ (2½)" (4.5 [6.5] cm) from pick-up rnd. Change sts picked up from side of each block in strip; pick-up row to M and work even in St st (knit all sts every rnd) for counts as Row 1 of garter stripes patt. With RS facing, sl 6 rnds. BO all sts loosely, allowing BO edge to roll to the next 10 (13) sts for Block 11 to dpn. Turn work. With outside. WS facing, sl 1 st from Block 11 dpn to main needle. Working ssk over first 2 sts (1 st of Block 11 dpn tog with Stand-Up Collar Option 1 st of Block 27), work Row 2 of garter stripes patt. Turn, With D and smaller needle, work pick-up rnd as for V- work Row 3 of garter stripes patt. Cont in this manner, neck option—244 (316) sts. Join for working in the rnd, joining the edge of Block 27 to the live sts of Block 11 by and place regular st marker on needle to mark beg of

Right front: Row 1: (RS) K1 (marked st), k2tog, knit to 3 sts before next marked st, k2tog, k1, turn—2 sts dec’d. Row 2: (WS) Knit to end, turn. Row 3: K1 (marked st), k2tog, knit to 3 sts before turning gap in previous row. Rep Rows 2 and 3 until 4 sts rem. On the next row, k2tog twice—2 sts rem. On the foll row, k2tog, cut yarn and draw through rem st.

Right back and Left back: For right back, rejoin yarn with RS facing to next group of sts and work as for right front. Rep over foll group of sts for left back.

Left front: Left front section has 1 extra st because 1 marked st was added at the left front edge when collar was divided. Work as for right front until 5 sts rem. On the foll row, k2tog, k1, k2tog—3 sts rem. On the foll row, k3tog, cut yarn, and draw through rem st. If desired, with M, smaller needle, and RS facing, pick up and knit 133 sts along now straight top edge of collar. Knit 4 rows. BO all sts loosely.

Left Sleeve Sleeve is worked back and forth in rows of mitered garter st; when shaping the sleeves, incs that would ordinarily occur at each end of the row are simply omitted as described below; this reduces the st count and tapers rnd. Change to M and knit 1 rnd, dec 2 sts at each corner the sleeves without having to work any additional decs. as for V-neck option—8 sts dec’d. Cont in garter st (purl 1 With D, larger needle, RS facing, and beg at point of rnd, knit 1 rnd), dec 8 sts (2 sts at each corner) every knit Block 57, pick up and knit 10 (13) sts each along edges rnd for 27 (45) more rnds, ending with a purl rnd—132 of Blocks 57, 58, and 59; mark the first st picked up on sts rem; neck insert measures about 2 (3½)" (5 [7.9] cm) Block 57 with removable marker or safety pin; pick up from pick-up rnd. Break yarn. Sl the first 33 sts without and knit 1 st in corner of Block 60 and mark picked-up working them. Rejoin yarn to marked st at center front. corner st; pick up and knit 10 (13) sts each along edges Collar is worked back and forth in rows of mitered garter of Blocks 61, 69, and 70; pick up and knit 1 st in outer st as foll: corner of Block 70 and mark it; pick up and knit 10 (13) Row 1: (RS) K1 (marked st), k2tog, k30, M1 (see Glossary, sts each along edges of Block 70, 71, and 72; pick up and page 140), k1 (marked st), M1, k30, ssk, k1 (marked st), knit 1 st in corner of Block 73 and mark it; pick up and k2tog, k30, M1, k1 (marked st), M1, k32 and mark last knit 10 (13) sts each long edges of Blocks 74, 87, and 88; st of row with removable marker or safety pin—133 sts; mark last st picked up—123 (159) sts total; 5 marked 5 marked sts: 1 at each shoulder, 1 at center back, 2 on sts: 1 at each end of row, 1 each in corners of Blocks 60, either side of front opening; 4 sections of 32 sts each 70, and 73; 2 sections of 30 (39) sts between marked between marked sts. sts in middle of sleeve; 1 section of 29 (38) sts between Row 2: (WS) Knit. marked sts at each end of sleeve. Knit 1 WS row. Work Row 3: *K1 (marked st), k2tog, k30, M1, k1 (marked mitered garter st patt as foll: st), M1, k30, ssk; rep from * once more, end k1 Row 1: (RS) K1, *M1, knit to 2 sts before next marked (marked st). st, ssk, k1 (marked st), k2tog, knit to next marked st, Rep Rows 2 and 3 until piece measures 2" (5 cm), M1, k1 (marked st); rep from * once more. measured straight up along one edge of neck slit from Row 2: (WS) Knit. collar divide, ending with a WS row. Fill in the valleys of Next row: (RS) Dec 2 sts by omitting M1 incs at each

Congo originally published in Knitting Out of Africa (Interweave, 2005). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page end of row as foll: K1 (marked st), knit 20 and 21) meet—110 (117) sts. to 2 sts before next marked st (no inc at Unattached blocks between body beg of row), ssk, k1 (marked st), k2tog, and sleeve will form underarm knit to next marked st, M1, k1 (marked gussets. Note: Finished garment st), M1, knit to 2 sts before next marked lengths from shoulder as shown st, ssk, k1 (marked st), k2tog, knit to end are 22½ (25½)" (57 [65] cm). To (no inc at end of row)—121 (157) sts rem. compensate for its shorter yoke and Work even in patt for 5 (3) rows. Rep the achieve the desired length, size 47" shaping of the last 6 (4) rows (dec row has extra rows of D worked even foll by 5 [3] rows worked even) 17 more at the lower edge. For a cropped times—87 (123) sts rem. Work dec row, version with a finished length of then work 3 rows even—2 sts dec’d. 19" (48.5 cm), these extra rows can Rep the shaping of the last 4 rows 8 (17) be omitted. For cropped version of more times—69 (87) sts rem; 5 marked size 47" and for size 51", skip to sts; 2 sections of 30 (39) sts between the For all sizes below. For 22½" (57 marked sts in middle of sleeve; 2 sts rem cm) long version of size 47", work between markers in sections at each end as foll: of row. Work even, if necessary, until Row 1: (WS) K2tog, knit to last st, sleeve measures about 13½" (34.5 cm) M1, k1. from armhole pick-up row (measured Row 2: (RS) Knit. along selvedge) and 17½" (44.5 cm) from Rep these 2 rows until piece pick-up row, measured along the center measures 2½" (6.5 cm) from marked column. Note: Sleeve ends in a pick-up row measured at center, point over the back of the hand (shown or about 3½" (9 cm) measured folded back in schematic). BO all sts, straight up from point of Block 1 working incs and decs at marked positions along shaped edge, ending with a as established in BO row. WS row. For all sizes: Beg with the next Right Sleeve RS row, work k2tog at beg of With D, larger needle, RS facing, and beg every row until 1 st rem—piece at point of Block 137, pick up and knit measures about 15 (12¾)" (38 10 (13) sts each along edges of Blocks [32.5] cm) from pick-up row, 137, 138, and 139; mark the first st measured straight along edge that picked up on Block 137 with removable will become the side seam and marker or safety pin; pick up and knit 1 st in corner of 11½" (29 cm) for smaller cropped version. Cut yarn and Block 140 and mark picked-up corner st; pick up and fasten off last st. knit 10 (13) sts each along edges of Blocks 141, 142, and 144; pick up and knit 1 st in outer corner of Block 144 Right Front Body and mark it; pick up and knit 10 (13) sts each along With D, larger needle, RS facing, and beg where Blocks edges of Block 144, 145, and 146; pick up and knit 1 35 and 36 (Blocks 33 and 34) meet, pick up and knit 10 st in corner of Block 143 and mark it; pick up and knit (13) sts along edge of 11 (9) blocks, ending at lower point 10 (13) sts each along edges of Blocks 49, 37, and 36; of Block 1—110 (117) sts. For cropped version of size mark last st picked up—123 (159) sts total; 5 marked 47" and for size 51", skip to For all sizes below. For 22½" sts: 1 at each end of row, 1 each in corners of Blocks (57 cm)-long version of size 47", work as foll: 140, 144, and 143; 2 sections of 30 (39) sts between Row 1: (WS) Knit. marked sts in middle of sleeve; 1 section of 29 (38) sts Row 2: (RS) K2tog, knit to last st, M1, k1. between marked sts at each end of sleeve. Complete as for Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 2½" (6.5 cm) from left sleeve. pick-up row measured at center, or about 3½" (9 cm) measured straight up from point of Block 1 along shaped Left Front Body edge, ending with a WS row. With D, larger needle, RS facing, and beg at lower point For all sizes: Beg with the next RS row, work k2tog at of Block 1, pick up and knit 10 (13) sts each along edge beg of every row until 1 st rem—piece measures about of 11 (9) blocks, ending where Blocks 56 and 57 (Blocks 15 (12¾)" (38 [32.5] cm) from pick-up row, measured

Left Back Body With D, larger needle, RS facing, and beg where Blocks 88 and 89 (Blocks 90 and 91) meet, pick up and knit 10 (13) sts along edge of 11 (9) blocks, ending at lower point of Block 109—110 (117) sts. Work as for right front body.

Right Back Body With D, larger needle, RS facing, and beg at lower point of Block 109, pick up and knit 10 (13) sts along edge of 11 (9)

blocks, ending where Blocks 136 and 137 (Blocks 134 and Peter Wath 135) meet—110 (117) sts. Work as for left front body.

F i n i s h i n g Block sweater to finished measurements. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle and using the mattress st (see Glossary, page 141), sew sleeve and side seams; center front and back seams of lower edge extension of size 47" can be sewn closed or left open for slits as shown. Weave in loose ends. Wear with sleeve points folded up, if desired.

YARN + ISAGER DESIGN Isager and Amimono—Spring 2009

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4½" 11 cm

Size 51" with V-neck 13½" 34.5 cm

12¾" 32.5 cm

25½" 65 cm

9¼" 30.5 cm

2" 6½" 5" cm 6.5 cm 3½" 9 cm

13½" Size 47" with stand-up collar 34.5 cm and extra body rows. 15" 38 cm

3½" 9 cm

23½" 58.5 cm

Medium

Light and medium stripes

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The Crosstown Convertible The most versatile rectangle you will ever knit…it’s as easy as knitting a scarf, but once draped and buttoned it becomes several different garment looks. It’s a long scarf with pockets, a vest, a shrug or a one-shoulder shawl. Add a belt to change the style even more. See how many ways to wear this you can come up with!

Size: One size, 14” wide x 92” long

Yarn: Berroco Inca Gold (80% Merino Wool/20% Silk, 50g/122 yds.) Color A (MC): 7 skeins Color B (CC): 3 skeins (Shown in MC Gris/6407 and CC Morena/6405)

Needles: US #5/3.75mm

Notions: 16 buttons, approx. ¾” Tapestry needle Sewing needle, thread for buttons

Gauge: 6 sts. = 1” in Twisted Rib stitch

Stripe Pattern: *2 rows color B, 2 rows A, 2 rows B, 4 rows A; repeat from * carrying unused color up along selvage without cutting.

Instructions: With color B, cast on 87 sts. Row 1: *P3, K2 tbl; repeat from * across; end with P3. Row 2: *K3 tbl, P2; repeat from * across; end with K3 tbl. Repeat these 2 rows (Twisted Rib stitch) following striping pattern above and at the same time making 12 buttonholes as follows: First buttonhole is on Row 4: K2 tbl, join second ball of yarn and K1 tbl, * P2, K3 tbl; repeat from * across row. In this manner with separate balls of yarn, work each of the vertical buttonholes over 5 rows, then work across entire 6th row with one ball of yarn. Make 11 more buttonholes on the same edge 2” apart.

After the 12 buttonholes are completed, work even in established rib pattern for 31” more in solid MC (color A) without striping.

Then reversing stripe pattern, work 12 vertical buttonholes on the opposite edge: Knit in established rib across to last 2 sts.; join second ball of yarn and K2 tbl. With 2 separate balls of yarn, work each vertical buttonhole over 5 rows, then work across entire 6th row with one ball of yarn. After the 12th buttonhole, rib 3 more rows and then bind off.

Finishing: Fold the end of the long rectangle to the outside about 9” until the bottom 4 buttonholes align with buttonholes 5-8. Pin in place and seam both side edges of the folded “pocket”. Tack the buttonholes 1-4 to 5-8 lightly so that buttons can pass through both thicknesses of the fabric easily. Repeat on other end of the rectangle, folding to the same side of the fabric. When laid out flat, the rectangle will have two folded “pockets on the same outer side of the fabric with buttons on opposite edges of the fabric and buttonholes on the other edges.

Abbreviations: K = Knit sts. = stitches P = Purl tbl = through back loop of stitch

Seam edge Seam edge

Fold Fold

Seam edge Seam edge

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Winter Wonderland By Kristin Hansen

SIZE: Mitts: Women’s small, medium, large to fit hand circumference 6½”, 7”, 7½”. Hat: Women’s small, medium, large to fit 20”, 21”, 22” head circumference. Scarf: Approx. 36” x 6”.

MATERIALS NEEDED: Yarn: 2 skein Fiesta Baby Boom (220 yds.) 100% Extrafine Superwash Merino. Needles: Mitts: US # 4 (3.5mm) dpn, or size to obtain gauge for mitts; Hat: US #7 (4.5 mm) 10” needles and US #7 (4.5mm) dpn Stitch Markers Yarn needle Waste yarn

GAUGE: 6 st. per inch in stockinette stitch on US #4 needles.

Abbreviations: PM – Place marker BO – Bind Off rep ‐ repeat CO – Cast on rnd – round cont ‐ continue slm – slip marker dec – decrease SSK – slip1 knitwise, slip 1 purlwise, knit est ‐ established through the back of the sts K – Knit SSP – slip1 knitwise, slip 1 purlwise, purl k2tog – knit 2 stitches together through the back of the sts. M1 – Make 1 St st – stockinette stitch M1L – Make 1 Left leaning. see below tbl – through the back of the loop M1R – Make 1 Right leaning. see below. wyif – with yarn in front P – Purl patt ‐ pattern

SPECIALTY STITCHES: M1L: With tip of left needle, lift strand between needles from front to back. Knit the lifted loop tbl to twist the stitch. M1R: With the tip of the left needle, lift strand between needles from back to front. Knit the lifted loop through the front to twist the stitch.

Designer Notes: Since all three pieces are made with one skein of yarn, it is important to work them up in the following order: Mitts, Hat, and then scarf.

It is also important to “read” your knitting while working this project. It will help to keep the pattern in line when working over the thumb gussets.

MITTS RIGHT HAND CUFF: CO 36 (42, 44) sts. Divide stitches between 3 dpn.

Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 3”. Inc 0(0, 4) sts evenly around last rib rnd. Total of 36 (42, 48) sts.

BEGIN HAND: Work Rows 1‐5 of Chart A.

THUMB GUSSET: Rnd 1: Work in est patt (Chart A, row 6) for 20 sts, pm, M1R, pm, cont in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 2: Work in est patt to marker, slm, k1, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 3: Work in est patt to marker, slm, M1L, k1, M1R, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 4: Work in est patt to marker, slm, k to next marker, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 5: Work in est patt to marker, slm, k to next marker, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 6: Work in est patt to marker, slm, M1L, k to next marker, M1R, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Repeat Rnds 4 – 6 until there are 13 sts between markers.

On next rnd place thumb gusset sts on a piece of scrap yarn. Join work over thumb gusset.

Cont in est patt until piece measures 1½” from end of thumb gusset or to base of fingers.

Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 6 rows. BO in patt.

THUMB: Distribute sts from the scrap of yarn evenly amongst 3 dpn.

Rnd 1: Knit to end of rnd. Pick up 5 sts from edge of hand at thumb join.

Rnd 2: Knit to 5 sts from end of rnd, SSK, k1, K2tog. This will snug up the thumb join and help prevent any holes. Use the tail to close up any remaining holes or loose sts.

Rnd 3 – 5: Work in K1, p1 ribbing.

Rnd 6: BO in ribbing

LEFT HAND: CUFF:

Work same as right hand for ribbing:

BEGIN HAND: Work Rows 1‐5 of Chart B.

THUMB GUSSET: Rnd 1: Work in est patt (Chart B, row 6) for 20 sts, pm, M1R, pm, cont in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 2: Work in est patt to marker, slm, k1, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 3: Work in est patt to marker, slm, M1L, k1, M1R, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 4: Work in est patt to marker, slm, k to next marker, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 5: Work in est patt to marker, slm, k to next marker, slm, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Rnd 6: Work in est patt to marker, slm, M1L, k to next marker, M1R, work in est patt to end of rnd.

Repeat Rnds 4 – 6 until there are 13 sts between markers.

On next rnd place thumb gusset sts on a piece of scrap yarn. Join work over thumb gusset.

Cont in est patt until piece measures 1½” from end of thumb gusset or to base of fingers.

Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 6 rows. BO in patt.

THUMB: Distribute sts from the scrap of yarn evenly amongst 3 dpn.

Rnd 1: Knit to end of rnd. Pick up 5 sts from edge of hand at thumb join.

Rnd 2: Knit to 5 sts from end of rnd, SSK, k1, K2tog. This will snug up the thumb join and help prevent any holes. Use the tail to close up any remaining holes or loose sts.

Rnd 3 – 5: Work in K1, p1 ribbing.

Rnd 6: BO in ribbing

FINISHING: Weave in tails.

HAT For all sizes, with a US #7 (4.5mm) needle and provisional cast on, CO 31 stitches.

Repeat Rows 1 – 6 of Chart C until piece fits snugly around head or approximately 2” smaller than actual head circumference. Approximately 18” for small, 19” for medium, 20” for large.

Using a three‐needle bind off, join the two ends of the hat.

With dpns, pick up the inside loop of the slipped stitch on crown edge. Work 1 rnd even, adjusting stitch count to a number divisible by 10. Place 10 markers evenly. (example: if there are 90 sts, place marker every 9 sts.)

Crown decreases: Dec Rnd: [K to within 2 sts of marker, K2tog, slm] rep to end of rnd.

Rep Dec Rnd until 10 sts remain. Cut yarn, leaving approx. 6” tail. Weave yarn twice through remaining live stitches going in the same direction as knitting. Secure the tail on the inside, weave in tails.

SCARF With a US #7 (4.5mm) needle and two‐tail method of cast on, CO 27 stitches. Knit 4 rows (garter stitch).

Repeat 6 rows of Chart D until desired length. Knit 4 rows (garter stitch).

Weave in tails. Block flat, stretching slightly to enhance the lace pattern.

This free pattern does not include the matching sock pattern. Matching socks are available in the Spring/Summer 2009 Pattern Book.

CHART A – RIGHT SLANT MITT

CHART B – LEFT SLANT MITT

CHART C ‐ HAT

CHART D ‐ SCARF

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Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Brand: Debbie Bliss Information: 55% merino wool, 33% Yarn: Cashmerino DK microﬁber and 12% cashmere blend; http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Debbie_ wonderful option for children’s clothes; can Bliss_Yarn-Cashmerino_DK_Yarn-2179.html be used in all DK patterns; made in Italy Origin: Italy Cost: $8.85 for 50g/120 yards Weight: Elegant Needle: 6 Source: Merino wool, microﬁber and cashmere

Brand: Prism Source: Sustainable trees Yarn: Tencel Tape Impressionist Collection Information: Luxurious softness from http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/ Tencel ﬁber; made from the eco-friendly Impressionist_Collection-Impressionist_ cellulose from trees; hand-dyed and silky Tencel_Tape_Yarn-4745.html smooth; absorbs more moisture than cotton; Origin: US breathable and anti-allergenic Cost: $14.85 for 56.5g/120 yards Weight: Elegant Needle: 6

Brand: Buffalo Gold Source: Buffalo Yarn: #4 Information: Composed of 90% bison, http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Buffalo_ 10% nylon; the soft winter undercoat of Gold_Yarn-Buffalo_Gold_4_Dyed_Yarn- the shaggy American bison; all rough guard 4754.html hairs removed; processed by nationally Origin: US renowned spinner and dyer Judith Mackenzie Cost: $71.85 for 50g/200 yards Mcguin Weight: Elegant Needle: 6

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Brand: Bouton D’Or Information: Composed of 20% super Yarn: Songe kid mohair, 70% rayon and 10% nylon; http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Bouton_ generous yardage in every ball; rayon dOr_Yarn-Songe_Yarn-3303.html shimmer with mohair halo; beautiful drape Origin: France and very elegant Cost: $18.80 for 50g/208 yards Weight: DK Needle: 7 Source: Super Kid Mohair, Rayon, Nylon

Brand: Anny Blatt Information: Crafted in France of 70% Yarn: Angora Super angora and 30% wool; considered a luxury http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Anny_ ﬁber; feels fantastic and wears beautifully; Blatt_Yarn-Angora_Super_Yarn-3304.html doesn’t shed; overabundance of pointy Origin: France protector ﬁbers can make cashmere Cost: $22.35 for 25 g/116 yards scratchy, but this yarn has been meticulously Weight: Elegant cleaned of guard hairs Needle: 5 Source: Angora, Wool

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VIRGINIA BALCH

Since we’ve learned how plastic shopping bags have been making their way into the oceans and killing marine life, such as birds, turtles, and dolphins, weavers have been looking for ways to recycle and reuse. Recycled materials— especially plastic bags—are ﬁnding their ways to weavers’ looms! As with Anne Mckenzie’s shopping tote (June’s Bag of the Month), this version is perfect for everyday runs to the grocery store.

y first project with strips cut from plastic bags was a tote, but M once I found out how versatile this fabric is, I was off weaving runners and placemats using the same technique. I prepare the plastic bags by laying them out ﬂat and cutting off the handles and bottoms so that the bag forms an open tube. Instead of using a rotary cut- ter (Anne Mckenzie’s technique), I use a pair of sharp scissors. I cut the bags starting at one end, cutting through only one layer and “spiral” the cut to create one long continuous strip of plastic. For bag fabrics, I keep the strips about 3 ⁄4" wide. Each bag requires four or five plastic shopping bags.

Designing fun Color in the warp creates long vertical stripes. Strips cut from tan-colored bags used as weft accentuate and unify warp colors. A blue cotton border provides a ﬁnished look for this bag.

Resources Mckenzie, Anne. “Shopping Tote From Re- cycled Plastic Bags,” handwovenmagazine .com/projectsandarticles.

Virginia Balch of Torrington, Connecticut, is a member of the rigid- heddle group on Ravelry .com. Her avatar is shown here. VIRGINIA BALCH

1. Warp 9 2 5 2 Silver Birch color order 8 2 2 2 2 White 2. Boxing 12 2 4 4 2 Red 62 6 9 655 56596 Navy bottom 91 corners side seam Each end in this chart is a doubled thread of 8/2 cotton. (inside out)

Step Wind a warp of 91 doubled ends Step Wind a second shuttle with the plastic fold to form a triangle at the bottom following the warp color order in Fig- strips. Weave 29" of plain weave for of each corner and stitch across the 1 ure 1 and the instructions in the Proj- 3 the body of the bag. Switch to the hypotenuse; see Figure 2. Cut fabric ect at-a-Glance. Thread the loom for Navy shuttle and weave another 2" for the lining to match the size of the 1 plain weave using your preferred with a ﬁrm beat. bag plus ⁄2" seam allowances. Sew warping method. (For complete side and bottom seams including the warping steps, see Resources at Step Remove the cloth from the loom. boxed bottom. Slip the lining into the handwoven magazine.com.) Machine stitch raw edges. Fold the bag wrong sides together. Fold in 4 bag in half, right sides together and and pin the top of the lining about 1" 1 stitch side seams with a ⁄4" seam al- from the top of the bag. Cut two 1 Step Using scrap yarn, weave a few picks lowance. Turn right side out. Fold the straps webbing 14 ⁄2" long each. to spread the warp. Wind a boat- Navy border section 1" to the outside, Place them with 2" tucked between 2 shuttle bobbin or a stick shuttle with and machine stitch in place, and then the lining and the bag. Topstitch to tripled ends of Navy. Weave 2" in fold the top section to the outside an- join the lining and the bag, securing 1 Navy with a ﬁrm beat (about 9 ppi). other 3 ⁄2". To create a boxed bottom, the straps in place.

PROJECT AT-A-GLANCE

Weave structure for bag Silver Birch #8418, 32 yd. Warp order and length 3 3 Plain weave. Weft: strips cut from tan plastic bags ⁄4" × 91 doubled ends 1 ⁄4 yd long (allows 4" for 65 yd; 8/2 unmercerized cotton (3,360 take-up and 26" for loom waste). Equipment yd/lb), Navy #2636, 36 yd. Rigid-heddle loom or 2- or 4-shaft Warp and weft spacing 1 loom, 11 ⁄2" weaving width; 8-dent Other supplies Warp: 8 epi (1 doubled end/dent in an 1 reed; 2 shuttles. ⁄2 yd cotton denim fabric for lining, 1 yd 8-dent reed). nylon or cotton webbing. Weft: 8/2 cotton, 9 ppi; plastic strips, 7 ppi. Yarns Woven length (measured under tension): 33". Warp: 8/2 unmercerized cotton (3,360 Yarn sources yd/lb), Navy #2636, 217 yd; Red 8/2 cotton is available from Webs and Finished dimensions 1 1 #3611, 42 yd; White #8001, 28 yd; most weaving retailers. Bag 10" × 9 ⁄2" × 2" with 12 ⁄2" handles.

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Winter Whimsy Tote Designed by Becca Smith Finished Measurements: -15” w x 10”H Yarn and Materials: -2 skeins (132 yds/121m) of Brown Sheep Burly Spun (100% wool) -BagSmith Liner #6502 in black or brown (coordinating with the colors of the bag) -Package of BagSmith’s mounted black feathers -Package of BagSmith’s celebration cocoons (Dyed and de-gummed cocoons) -Thread Tools: -Size 35 (19mm) 16”(400mm) or 20”(500mm) straight needles -Size 35 (19mm) double pointed needles Gauge: -For knitting: 1.5 sts. per inch, 2 rows per inch Skill Level: -Easy

needle and thread, insert a 4” piece of thread Knit Pattern: half way through each cocoon. Half Linen Stitch: Row 1: *K 1, sl wyif,* to end Preparing the feathers - Thread yarn or nylon Row 2: Purl cord through all of the feathers in the package. Sew the feathers in a circle (or shape of your Body of Bag: choosing) on the front panel of the bag. Keep With 2 Strands together, CO 20 sts. the metal findings close to the center of the Using the Half Linen st, repeat rows 1 & 2 shape. You will be using the cocoons to cover eleven times. the metal findings. P next row. K next row. Thread both ends of each cocoon through the Resume Half Linen st. for 11 pattern repeats. bag to the back side, carefully positioning each BO evenly. one to cover the metal findings of the feathers. Make sure each cocoon is knotted well at the Gussets for Bag: back side knitted front. (make 2 as follows) CO 15 sts and k for 1 row. Finishing: BO so that the bind off row and cast on row Using one strand of yarn, sew the knitted gus- are the same tension. sets in place.

Adornments: Sew the top edge of the bag to the liner using Prepare the cocoons - using a sharp sewing the grommets at the top of the liner.

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Hanzoncreativity Freeform Bag http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/HanzOnCreativity-Stephanies_ Freeform_Bag_Kit-3054.html

Skill Level: Intermediate. Can be completed by anyone who can knit garter stitch. (Can also be done entirely in crochet.)

Designer: Stephanie Quattrini

Finished Size: 15 inches wide, 10 inches deep.

Needle Size: Everything included in kit.

Origin: New Zealand

Cost: $175 for kit

Information: You’re a gorgeous original, your bag should be one, too! This is an entire project of embellishments; everything is included in the kit; Stephanie Quattrini has fabulous textures and color combinations in 9 variations

Information on the items presented by Stephanie Quattrini of HanzOnCreativity in the Designer Spotlight “Bag Style” segment of Knitting Daily TV.

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Frock Camisole Design by Katie Himmelberg

FINISHED SIZE: 1 3 3 1 36 ⁄4 (38 ⁄4, 42, 44 ⁄4, 48, 50 ⁄2)" bust circumference, to fit actual bust measurements 31–33 (34–36, 37–39, 40–42, 43–45, 46–48)". Tank shown 3 measures 38 ⁄4". YARN: Louisa Harding Cinnabar (30% viscose, 25% cotton, 15% acrylic, 10% silk, 10% linen, 5% polyamide, 5% acetate; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #8 red/taupe/gold, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever. NEEDLES: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. NOTIONS: Markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle. Amanda Stevenson Lupke Stevenson Amanda GAUGE: 19 stitches and 26 rounds = 4" in Stockinette stitch in the round. SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

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Shadowy Vest Design by Marilyn Murphy

FINISHED SIZE: 27 (29, 31, 34)" chest circumference, to fit ages 2–4 (4–6, 6–8, 8–10) years old. Vest shown measure 31". YARN: Fiesta Boomerang (100% superwash merino; 320 yd [293 m]/110 g): #3928 bright eyes (solid blue; A) and #39105 Amazon (multicolor; B), 1 skein each.

NEEDLES: Body—size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Neck and armhole trim—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS: Tapestry needle; stitch holders; stitch marker (m). GAUGE: 19 sts and 30 rows = 4" in patt on

Photos by Amanda Stevenson Lupke larger needle.

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

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9F;P with RS facing. Place removable marker at With larger cir needle and A, CO 128 (140, center (32 [35, 37, 40] sts each side of m). 148, 160) sts. Place marker (pm) and join in Maintaining patt as established on body, the rnd. Work in garter st (knit 1 rnd, purl work shadow stripe in rows and shape 1 rnd) for 1". Work in shadow stripe patt in armholes as for back. When armholes 1 3 1 rnds (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures measure ⁄2 ( ⁄4, 1, 1 ⁄2)", end with a WS row D8I@CPEDLIG?P`jglYc`j_\if] 1 8 (9, 10 ⁄2, 12)" from CO. and divide fronts as foll: (RS) Work to @ek\in\Xm\Ëj=`Y\i>iflg% m, place sts just worked on holder. I`^_k 98:B ]ifek1 Cont in patt, including armhole Place 64 (70, 74, 80) sts for front on a shaping, dec 1 st at neck edge every RS =`e`j_\[J`q\ 27 (29, 31, 34)" chest holder and cont working 64 (70, 74, 80) row 11 (12, 12, 12) times, then every 4 rows circumference, to ﬁt ages 2–4 (4–6, 6–8, sts of back only. Maintaining patt, work 1 (1, 3, 3) time(s)—12 (14, 14, 16) sts rem 8–10) years old. Vest shown measure 31". shadow stripe patt in rows (see Stitch after all shaping. Work even until armhole PXie Fiesta Boomerang (100% superwash Guide) and shape armholes as foll: BO 4 measures same as back to shoulder. J_Xg\ merino; 320 yd [293 m]/110 g): #3928 (4, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then 3 (3,

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7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if J_Xg\j_flc[\ij1 BO 6 (7, 7, 8) sts at beg ) Ð necessary to obtain the correct gauge. of next 4 rows. BO rem 24 (26, 30, 30) sts (

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Bell Sleeve Pullover Doris Chan

As demonstrated on Knitting Daily TV, here is the pattern newly resized, now available in XS through 3XL. I have also altered the proportions for slimmer sleeves and a better fit in the larger sizes. Crocheted in Tahki Cotton Classic, this trim-fitting pullover features a low, wide V-neck, top-of-hip length, three-quarter sleeves with deep, ruffled trim and seamless construction. Sample shown is size XS (33).

SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SPECIAL STITCHES Fsc (foundation single crochet): Start with a slip knot, ch 2, SIZES XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL); finished bust 33 (36, 39, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook, draw up a loop, YO and 43, 48, 52, 55)" draw through one loop (the “chain”), YO and draw through 2 loops (the “sc”). The following st is worked under the FINISHED MEASUREMENTS forward 2 loops of the stem of the prev st (into the “chain”). Bust: 33 (36, 39, 43, 48, 52, 55)" Insert hook into the face of the “chain” and under the nub Length: 19 (19, 19, 20½, 20½, 22, 22)" at the back of the “chain”, YO and draw up a loop, YO and Sleeve length 14" draw through one loop (the “chain”), YO and draw through Width, bust at underarm: 16½ (18, 19 ½, 21½, 24, 26, 2 loops (the “sc”). Repeat for the length of foundation. 27½ )" Rev sc (reverse sc): Working from left to right, insert hook Width, neck between shoulder “rise”: 6½ (6½, 7, 7, 7½, 8, in next st to the right, yo, draw yarn through st, yo, draw yarn 8)" through 2 loops on hook. Width, sleeve at underarm: 6 (7, 7, 7½, 8, 8, 9)" Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp Width, sleeve at bell bottom: 12 (14, 14, 15, 16 ½, 16 ½, Fan: [tr, (ch 2, tr) 4 times] in same sp 18)" Depth, armhole (including 1" rise): 7 (7, 7, 8½, 8½, 10, STITCH PATTERN 10)" (in rounds for body and sleeves) Length, from top of shoulder (including 1" rise): 19 (19, 19, Pattern Rnd 1(WS): Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), [sc in next 20½, 20½, 22, 22)" ch-sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2] around, ending Length, side from underarm: 12" with dc in last sc, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch, turn. Length, sleeve from underarm: 14" Pattern Rnd 2: Ch 3, sk beg ch, dc in next dc, [ch 3, sl st in next sc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc] around, except omit MATERIALS last 2 dc, instead sl st in top of beg ch, turn. 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins 1.75 oz/50 g (108 yds/99m) Tahki Pattern Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same beg ch, [ch 4, sc in each Yarns COTTON CLASSIC 100% Mercerized cotton in of next 2 dc] around, except omit last sc, instead sl st in #3532 Soft Yellow beg sc, turn. Size G-7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook Pattern Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same sc, sc in next sc, [ch 6, sc Split ring markers or scraps of contrasting yarn for markers in each of next 2 sc] around, except omit last 2 sc, instead sl st in beg sc, turn. GAUGE (as crocheted) 13 Fsc = 4" PATTERN NOTES Main pattern consists of “blocks” completed over 4 rows 1. The pattern row which contains (2 sc, ch 4) is the limiting In pattern, one block rep = 1½ “/4 cm; 4 rows in pattern = factor in this lace. If you tend to chain too tightly, you 1½"/4 cm may choke up the stitch pattern and make the pullover Fabric will relax and lengthen slightly when blocked. too narrow. Keep the ch 4 relaxed, crocheted to gauge, so the pullover will have enough width. 2. Pullover is made from the neck down, increasing in pattern at four “corners” of the yoke to create raglan-type shaping at the shoulders. Mark positions of the corner stitches for clarity. Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page INSTRUCTIONS Begin shaping front V-neck edges. Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st dc, 2 sc in next dc, ch 4, *[sc in each YOKE of next 2 dc, ch 4] to next 2 corner dc, 3 sc in each of next Yoke is worked in rows, with shaping at four corners and at 2 corner dc, ch 4*; rep from * to * 3 times, [sc in each of V-neck edges. next 2 dc, ch 4] to last 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc, 2 sc in top of Fsc 30 (30, 32, 32, 34, 36, 36) to measure 9½ (9½, 10, 10, tch, turn. There are 6 sc at each corner. 10½, 11, 11)" slightly stretched, turn foundation over and Row 9: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, *[sc in each of begin working across “sc” side. next 2 sc, ch 6] to next 6-sc corner, * at 6-sc corner, sc in Size XS (S) Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in each of next 2 sc, (ch 3, sc in each of next 2 sc) 2 times, ch next sc) 2 times for 1st corner, *ch 6, sk next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 6*; rep from * to * 3 times, [sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 6] sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) 2 times for corner*, [ch 6, sk next 2 to last 4 sc at neck, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 3, sc in each sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] 3 times; repeat from* to * 2 times, of last 2 sc, turn -- 32 (32, 33, 33, 34, 35, 35) ch-sps. There turn – 14 ch-sps are 2 sc at each corner. Size M (L) Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next Rows 10-11: Repeat Rows 2-3 – 32 (32, 33, 33, 34, 35, 35) sc) 2 times for 1st corner, *ch 6, sk next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, pattern repeats. There are 2 dc at each corner. (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) 2 times for corner*, ch 6, sk next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, [ch 6, sk next 2 sc, sc in each of next 2 sc] 2 Sizes XS (S, M) times, ch 6, sk next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from* to * 2 Shape neck edges and prepare corners for body joining. times, turn – 15 ch-sps Row 12: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st dc, 2 sc in next dc, ch 4, *[sc in Size XL Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next each of next 2 dc, ch 4] to next 2 corner dc, 2 sc in each of sc) 2 times for 1st corner, *ch 6, sk next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, next 2 corner dc, ch 4*; rep from * to * 3 times, [sc in each (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) 2 times for corner*, [ch 6, sk next 2 sc, of next 2 dc, ch 4] to last 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc, 2 sc in top 2 sc in next sc] 2 times, ch 6, sk next 2 sc, sc in each of next of tch, turn. There are 4 sc at each corner. 2 sc, [ch 6, sk next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 2 times; repeat from* Row 13: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, *[sc in each to * 2 times for 2 corners, turn – 16 ch-sps of next 2 sc, ch 6] to next 4-sc corner, sc in each of next 4 Size 2XL (3XL) Row 1 (RS): Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc, (ch 3, 2 sc sc of corner, ch 6*; rep from * to * 3 times, [sc in each of in next sc) 2 times for 1st corner, *ch 6, sk next 2 sc, 2 sc in next 2 sc, ch 6] to last 4 sc at neck, sc in each of next 2 sc, next sc, (ch 3, 2 sc in next sc) 2 times for corner*, [ch 6, sk ch 3, sc in each of last 2 sc, turn – 34 (34, 35) ch-sp. There next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc] 6 times; repeat from* to * 2 times, are 4 sc at each corner. turn – 17 ch-sps Row 14: Ch 3, sk 1st sc, dc in next sc, *[ch 2, sc in next ch- sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc] across, except at corners, All Sizes dc in each sc of 4-sc corners, end with dc in each of last Mark the 2 sc at the middle of each of the 4 corners. 2 sc, turn – 34 (34, 35) pattern repeats. There are 4 dc at Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), sk 1st sc, dc in next sc, *ch 2, sc each corner. in next ch-sp, ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc*; rep from * to Row 15: Ch 3, dc in 1st dc, dc in next dc, *[ch 3, sl st in next * across, turn – 14 (14, 15, 15, 16, 17, 17) pattern repeats. sc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc] across, except at corners, There are 2 dc at each of 4 corners dc in each dc of 4-dc corners, end with dc in top of tch, Row 3: Ch 3, sk 1st dc, dc in next dc, *ch 3, sl st in next turn. There are 4 dc at each corner. sc, ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc*; rep from * to * across, placing last dc in top of tch, turn. There are 2 dc at each Sizes L (XL) of 4 corners. Rows 12-15: Repeat Rows 8-11 – 43 (44) pattern repeats Row 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, sc in next dc, ch 4, *3 sc in each of Rows 16-19: Work same as Sizes XS (S, M) Rows 12-15 – 45 next 2 corner dc, ch 4, [sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4] across (46) pattern repeats to next 2 corner dc*; rep from * to * 3 times, except omit last ch 4, place last sc in top of tch, turn. There are 6 sc at Size 2XL each corner. Rows 12-15: Repeat Rows 8-11 – 45 pattern repeats Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc, ch 6, *at 6-sc corner, Row 16: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st dc, 2 sc in next dc, ch 4, *[sc in each sc in each of next 2 sc, (ch 3, sc in each of next 2 sc) 2 of next 2 dc, ch 4] to last 2 dc, 2 sc in next dc, 2 sc in top times; ch 6, [sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 6] to next 6-sc cor- of tch, turn. There are 2 sc at each corner. ner*; rep from * to * 3 times, except omit last ch 6, place sc Row 17: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, sc in next sc, ch 3, *[sc in each of in each of last 2 sc, turn – 22 (22, 23, 23, 24, 25, 25) ch-sps. next 2 sc, ch 6] to last 4 sc at neck, sc in each of next 2 sc, There are 2 sc at each corner. ch 3, sc in each of last 2 sc, turn -- 47 ch-sps. There are 2 Rows 6-7: Repeat Rows 2-3 – 22 (22, 23, 23, 24, 25, 25) pat- sc at each corner. tern repeats. There are 2 dc at each corner. Rows 18-19: Repeat Rows 2-3 – 47 pattern repeats. There

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page are 2 dc at each corner. Sizes XS (L, 3XL) sk ch-6 at center of underarm, sk next sc, Rows 20-23: Work same as Sizes XS (S, M) Rows 12-15 – 49 join with sl st in next sc. pattern repeats. There are 4 sc at each corner. Sizes S (M, XL, 2XL) sk first ch-6 at underarm, sk next sc, join with sl st in next sc. Size 3XL Rnd 1 (WS): Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), [sc in next ch-sp, Rows 12-19: Repeat Rows 8-11 for 2 times – 55 pattern ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2] to end, (except Size M repeats place sc in 4th ch at center of V-neck), dc in last sc, sl st in Rows 20-23: Work same as Sizes XS (S, M) Rows 12-15 – 57 3rd ch of beg ch, turn. pattern repeats. There are 4 sc at each corner. Rnds 2-30: Work Pattern Rnds 2-4, then Pattern Rnds 1-4 for 6 more times, then repeat Pattern Rnds 1-2 once more, or ALL SIZES JOIN UNDERARMS to desired length, ending with Pattern Rnd 2. Fasten off. Join fronts to back at corners with additional stitches at each underarm as follows: FIRST SLEEVE Underarm Joining Row (WS): Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, sc in next Sleeves are worked in joined rounds on 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) dc, ch 4, *[sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4] to next 4-dc cor- pattern repeats, turning at the end of each round. WS facing, ner, sc in each of next 2 dc of corner, ch 1, insert hook into begin at one underarm foundation, sk first 3 chs of underarm, stem of sc just made, under 2 forward strands, Fsc 4 (8, 4, join with sl st in next ch. 8, 8, 4) for underarm, sk next 2 dc of same corner, sk next 7 (7, 9, 9, 9, 11) pattern repeats for armhole, sk 1st 2 dc of Sizes XS (L, 3XL) next 4-dc corner, sc in each of next 2 dc of corner, ch 4*; Rnd 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc 2 tog in same ch and in next unworked rep from * to *; [sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4] to last 2 dc, dc of corner, sc in next dc of corner, [ch 4, sc in each of end with sc in next dc, sc in top of tch, turn. next 2 dc] around armhole, ending with sc in first unworked dc at other corner, sc 2 tog in next dc and in next ch of JOIN FRONT NECK underarm, ch 4, sl st in beg sc, turn – 8 (10, 12) ch-sps Close front V-neck and fill in stitch pattern across underarms as follows: Sizes S (M, XL, 2XL) Rnd 1 (WS): Ch 1, sc in same ch, sc in next ch, ch 4, sk Sizes XS (L, 3XL) rem 3 ch of underarm, sc in each of next 2 unworked dc of Neck Joining Rnd: Ch 1, sc 2 tog in 1st 2 sc, *[ch 6, sc in corner, [ch 4, sc in next 2 dc] around armhole, ending with each of next 2 sc] to underarm foundation, ch 6, sk 3 sc of sc in each of 2 unworked dc of corner before underarm ch, underarm*; rep from * to *, [ch 6, sc in each of next 2 sc] ch 4, sk next 3 ch of underarm, sl st in beg sc, turn – 9 (9, to last 2 sc, sc 2 tog in last 2 sc, sl st in beg sc to close front 11, 11) ch-sps neck – 22 (29, 37) ch-sps All Sizes Sizes S (XL, 2XL) Rnds 2-21: Work Pattern Rnd 4, then Pattern Rnds 1-4 for 4 Neck Joining Rnd: Ch 1, sc 2 tog in 1st 2 sc, *[ch 6, sc in each times, then Pattern Rnds 1-3 once more, turn. of next 2 sc] to underarm foundation, ch 6, sk next 3 sc of underarm, sc in each of next 2 sc, sk rem 3 sc of underarm*; BELL rep from * to *, [ch 6, sc in each of next 2 sc] to last 2 sc, With RS now facing, continue with bell-sleeve lace in joined sc 2 tog in last 2 sc, sl st in beg sc to close front neck – 24 rounds with RS always facing. Set up 8 (9, 9, 10, 11, 11, 12) (32, 35) ch -sp repeats of shell stitch lace as follows: Rnd 22: Ch 3, dc in next sc, *ch 1, dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, (2 Size M only dc in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc in next sc) for foundation shell*; Neck Joining Rnd: Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next sc, *[ch 6, rep from * to * 7 (8, 8, 9,10, 10, 11) times, placing last 2 sc in each of next 2 sc] to underarm foundation, ch 6, sk dc in same sc as beg ch, ch 1, sc in top of beg ch, do not next 3 sc of underarm, sc in each of next 2 sc, sk rem 3 sc of turn. underarm*; rep from * to *, [ch 6, sc in each of next 2 sc] to Rnd 23: Ch 3, dc in same ch-sp, [ch 2, sk next ch-sp, dc in end, ch 7, sl st in beg sc to close front neck – 26 ch-sps next dc, ch 2, Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell] around, except omit last Shell, instead end with 2 dc in same ch-sp as beg, BODY ch 1, sc in top of beg ch. Body is worked in joined rounds on 22 (24, 26, 29, 32, 35, 37) Rnd 24: Ch 3, dc in same ch-sp, [ch 3, sk next ch-sp, dc in pattern repeats, turning at the end of each round. All sizes next dc, ch 3, Shell in ch-2 sp of next shell] around, except fasten off yarn, turn, WS now facing, working toward the back. omit last Shell, instead end 2 dc in same ch-sp as beg, ch Move the “seam” to the next underarm as follows: 1, sc in top of beg ch.

amanda’s squatty sidekick Design by amanda Berka This bag is so quick and easy that if you start it today, you can use it tomorrow. Less than 200 yards of any worsted weight, 00% wool yarn is needed for this project, making it a prime candidate for using up leftovers. Keep in mind that the bag is knit on needles two to three sizes larger than that which would be recommended for a sweater in the same yarn. The finished bag is meant to be held by the handle or fit snugly under the arm if thrown over a Swanson Ann shoulder—or, make a longer handle to suit Note your own personal style. Instructions for When working back and forth in rows in Stockinette stitch (knit right-side rows, purl wrong-side rows), slip making the needle-felted closure are in the the first stitch of each row knitwise. This will form a neat, 2007 issue of Interweave Felt magazine. “chain” edge. Bottom oF Bag: FinisheD size: CO 5 sts. Working back and forth in rows, work 60 About 4 ⁄2” high, 0” long and 2” deep, with a 4” handle. rows in St st, slipping the first st of each row kwise (see Note)—5 sts on the needle, with 30 slipped sts Yarn: forming a “chain” edge along each side of piece. Manos Del Uruguay (00% wool, 00g): #6 pink, 2 skeins. BoDY: neeDles: Pick up and knit 30 sts along the first side (one st for Size 0 ⁄2: 29” circular. each “chain” st slong the edge), pick up and knit 5 sts along the cast-on edge, then pick up and knit 30 notions: sts along the second side, join to work in rnds—90 Two stitch holders; button for closure. sts. Rnds 1–4: Knit. Rnd 5: K7, M, k, M, k44, M, k, M, k to end of sKill level: rnd—4 sts inc’d; 94 sts. Easy. Rnds 6 and 7: Knit.

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Rnd 8: K8, M1, k1, M1, k46, M1, k1, M1, k to end of Rows 19–29: Work 11 rows in St st. rnd—4 sts inc’d; 98 sts. Break yarn and using the Kitchener stitch, graft handle sts Rnds 9 and 10: Knit. just worked to 13 sts on the opposite stitch holder. Rnd 11: K9, M1, k1, M1, k48, M1, k1, M1, k to end of rnd—4 sts inc’d; 102 sts. Closure: Rnds 12–26: Knit. Join yarn to the rem 14 sts (for flap) on the last stitch Rnd 27: K8, ssk, k1, k2tog, k46, ssk, k1, k2tog, k to holder. end—4 sts dec’d; 98 sts. Rows 1–6: Work 6 rows in St st, ending with a WS row. Rnds 28–31: Knit. Row 7: (RS) Sl 1, ssk, k8, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d; 12 sts. Rnd 32: K7, ssk, k1, k2tog, k44, ssk, k1, k2tog, k to Rows 8–10: Work 3 rows in St st. end—4 sts dec’d; 94 sts. Row 11: Sl 1, ssk, k6, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d; 10 sts. Rnds 33 and 34: Knit. Rows 12–14: Work 3 rows in St st. Rnd 35: K6, ssk, k1, k2tog, k42, ssk, k1, ktog, k to end—4 Row 15: Sl 1, ssk, k4, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d; 8 sts. sts dec’d; 90 sts. Row 16: Sl 1, p7. Rnds 36 and 37: Knit. Next: K4, then work I-cord on these four sts only for 3”, Rnd 38: K5, ssk, k1, k2tog, k40, ssk, k1, k2tog, k to placing rem 4 sts on a holder. Graft the end of the 4-st end—4 sts dec’d; 86 sts. I-cord to the rem 4 sts, forming a loop, being careful not Rnds 39 and 40: Knit. to twist the cord when joining. Rnd 41: K13 (first end of handle), BO next 30 sts (front edge of bag opening), k13 (second end of handle), Finishing: place 13 handle sts just worked on holder, BO next Weave in ends before felting. At this stage the purse 8 sts (first side of back edge of opening), k14 (flap), won’t have very much shape or stability. To felt the purse, place the 14 flap sts just worked on another holder, BO wash it in hot water, with high agitation. If desired add last 8 sts (other side of back edge of opening), knit old towels or jeans to the machine load for added friction. across first 13 sts of rnd again, turn to work handle sts The purse may also be placed inside of a lingerie bag or back and forth in rows. zippered pillow case to avoid bits of wool all over the inside of your machine. Note that for very long handles or straps, there is a risk of them becoming entangled with Handle: the agitator if the bag is not placed inside a pillow- or Row 1: (WS) Purl, slipping the first st kwise (see Note)— lingerie case. Be sure to check the purse size frequently 13 handle sts. and remove promptly after it has shrunk to the desired Rows 2–11: Work 10 rows in St st, ending with a WS row. size. Depending on fiber choice and water temperature, Row 12: (RS) Sl 1, ssk, k7, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d; 11 felting could take a matter of a few minutes or nearly an sts. hour. Do not allow the purse to remain in the machine Rows 13–23: Work 11 rows in St st, ending with a WS for a full spin cycle as it may become irreversibly creased. row. After removing, pull or tug into shape and allow to dry. Row 24: (RS) Sl 1, ssk, k5, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d; 9 sts. To help speed the drying process, or in humid areas where Rows 25–27: Work 3 rows in St st. it could mold before drying, consider a no heat dryer Row 28: Sl 1, ssk, k3, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d; 7 sts. setting, or place the purse in front of an electric fan. Rows 29 and 30: Work 2 rows in St st. After the purse has dried, sew on the button, front and Work 3” of I-cord on the rem 7 sts; turn to work in rows. center, and fasten flap. - Row 1: (WS) Sl 1, p6—7 sts. Row 2: (RS) Sl 1, M1, k5, M1, k1—2 sts inc’d; 9 sts. AMANDA BERKA escaped the life of a cube- Rows 3–5: Work 3 rows in St st. dwelling electrical engineer in favor of the life Row 6: Sl 1, M1, k7, M1, k1—2 sts inc’d; 11 sts. of a fiber fanatic. She is the assistant editor for Rows 7–17: Work 11 rows in St st. Spin•Off magazine. Row 18: Sl 1, M1, k9, M1, k1—2 sts inc’d; 13 sts.

publishers of Interweave Felt magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. page Kid Slique Striped Scarf Designed by Laura Bryant©2008 Our vertically striped scarf requires special casting on and binding off so that the edges of the scarf lay as nicely as the body of the scarf. The big key is to keep both edges nice and loose. For casting on, either cast on over two needles or use a very much larger needle as specified below. For binding off, again either use a very much larger needle and make certain that when you create each stitch, the fabric is pushed down onto the full size of the needle. It is very easy to work on the tips, and that leads to edges that are too tight. Also, as you work concentrate on keeping each stitch nice and loose; don’t pull tight.

One size approx 60” x 6”

Materials: Prism Kid Slique; 66% rayon, 26% kid mohair, 8% nylon 3 skeins total; 1 each in 3 coordinating colors We used Highlands (A), Tahoe (B) & Moss (C) at right, and Rio Fantasy (A), Jewels (B) and Tutti Frutti (C), below. Needles size 11 & 15 or size to get gauge

Gauge: In garter stitch on smaller needle, 10 sts = 4”

Scarf: With larger needle and A, CO 160 sts. Change to smaller needle and knit 12 rows, then change to B and k 12 rows, then change to C and k 12 rows, leaving enough yarn to BO. BO with larger needle.

It takes approx 200” to work a row. You can use the color changes within the yarn to judge how much is left. Binding off takes approximately 25% more.

Both samples clearly show how important it is that the edges are as elastic as the knitting itself. Too-tight edges will pull up on the sides, and won’t spread nicely around the neck.

Lengthwise stripes are a great way to use up odd skeins of yarn, and to indulge the artist in you!

One Size: approx 6” x 66” exclusive of fringe

Materials: Prism Symphony; 80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 2 oz/56 gr; 118 yds/106 m 1 skein each of 2 colors: A & B—these may be same or different colors Prism Angora; 100% angora; 1 oz/28 gr; 90 yds/81 m; 1 skein C Needles size 10 & 13 or size to get gauge

Gauge: in garter stitch on # 10 needle, 14 sts & 28 rows = 4”

Note: it is extremely important that both cast-on and bind-off be very loose or scarf will not drape properly. Edges should be as loose as the knitting itself. Cast on over two large needles or experiment with very large (size 17) needles if necessary.

Fringed Scarf: With A and larger needle, CO 200 sts. Change to smaller needle and knit every row, alternating 2 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C, following directions below for fringe.

At the end of every row, wrap yarn around an 8” piece of cardboard and tie back on itself to continue; or attach new yarn leaving 8” tails. Loops will be cut later for fringe. Work to 6” or desired width. BO with A or B and larger needle. Clip fringe evenly.

What is more fun than stripes, stripes & more stripes! Our lush scarves are worked in simple garter stitch, allowing the beauty of texture and color to really shine. Scarves are worked longways in one or two row stripes to best highlight Prism’s long, clear colors. Optional fringe is made as you work. One skein of Angora is paired with two skeins of Symphony, Kashmir or Lotus for unparalleled luxury. All scarves shown are two rows of each yarn, alternated. Clockwise from top left: Arroyo Angora, Brass & Orchard Symphony Peacock Angora, 106 & Blue Lagoon Kashmir Highlands Angora & Lotus, 211 Lavendar Lotus Gelato, 312 Soft Teal & 210 Sky Blue Kashmir

Pattern for personal use only. Not to be copied or sold in any form. www.prismyarn.com

Size: 1 (2) Approx 10 (13)” x 54 (100)” Materials: 1 (2) Prism Saki; 80% merino, 20% nylon; 4 oz/112 gr; 430 yds/387 m Needles size 5 or size to get gauge Gauge: In stockinette st, 22 sts & 36 rows = 4” Note about pattern:The open rows are created by dropping stitches after completion of all knitting and allowing them to run to the bottom. Hard blocking (pinned with lots of stretch) then sets the stockinette bands apart. Color patterning on size 2 is the result of the stitch number/gauge/dye repeat ratio. Both row and stitch gauges are critical to achieve color patterning. Once cast on is complete, identify a clean break between 2 colors, and tie off yarn so that you begin working with the new color. The same color must appear at beginning of next purl row. If the last few knit stitches were made with target color (you got to the target color too quickly), decrease a stitch or two in the next row. If there is yarn remaining in the previous color, increase a stitch or two. There will be some movement Oh, the splendor of hand dyed yarns! of color from Our dropped stitch wrap, above, is worked at the perfect gauge and stitch count to take advantage of Prism’s long, clear color repeats. The subtle natural variations argyle patterning happens as you knit, as if by magic. in tension. Once A few adjustments might be needed to accomodate individual colors are stacking knitting differences, but once you have it, knit away! correctly, they The long stitches are created after knitting is complete: should move during the bind-off row, regular stitches are dropped and then run down to slightly on their the cast-on row—what fun, intentional running! own as you work Wrap, above, shown in Terra Cotta; scarf, left, in Fantasia. through the ball. If Scarf or (wrap): CO 49 (57) sts. Work stockinette to 54 (100)” you have changed or desired length. the total stitch count, adjust Note: Join new yarn at same spot in color repeat, and make the first and last certain colors are flowing in the same direction. stitch counts on either side of BO row: BO 4, *drop next st, yo, pass last st over yo, BO 7*, dropped stiches. repeat **, end drop next st, yo, pass last st over yo, BO 4. Run The number of dropped stitches down to CO edge. Insert blocking wires along edge stitches isn’t long edges and across one short edge. Pin out hard on ironing critical. board, 1 section at a time. Apply lots of steam; allow to dry. Move wires to next section and repeat. Basic Diagonal Scarf

Materials: Approximately 200 yds novelty yarn, size # 2 or 3 We used: Prism Sunshine, 1 oz/65 yds, 3 Freesia Size 10 needle

Scarf: CO 24 sts. Working garter stitch (knit every row), inc 1 st at beg (knit in front and in back of stitch) and k 2 tog at end of every right side row. Mark the selvedge with a pin: when pin is at beg of row, it is a shaping row. Knit all wrong side rows even (no shaping). Work to end of yarn, saving some for fringe if desired. BO all sts. Attach fringe to short edges, trim evenly.

Bulky Variation

Materials: Approximately 100-150 yds novelty yarn, size # 4 or 5 Size 13 needle

CO 18 sts. Work as above.

Snappy diagonal lines make any hand dyed yarn look great! Our jewelery scarf lets you wear a bit of knitting in any weather— great for yourself, great as gifts. Diagonal knitting imparts a nice tapered end, perfect for fringe.

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Episode 207 – Designer Spotlight “Single Skein” Information on the items presented by Cheryl Potter of Cherry Tree Hill.

Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Information: Create a variety of projects Yarn: Supersock Potluck with this 100% luxury merino, ﬁ ngering http://www.bargainyarns.com/yarn/Cherry_ weight yarn. Each skein’s colors vary thanks Tree_Hill-Supersock_Potluck_Yarn-4541.html to the “luck of the dyepot” method of Color: Brights dyeing. Cost: $14.25 for 113 g/420 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 3 Source: Wool

Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Information: Based on the success of Yarn: Sockittome Cheryl Potter’s Supersock Merino yarn, this http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_ superwashed merino wool with 20% nylon is Tree_Hill_Yarn-Sockittome_Yarn-3837.html supersoft with added durability and extended Color: Old Rose wearability. Cost: $21.85 for 100g/450 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 1-3 Source: Merino Wool/Nylon

Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Information: Get a once-in-a-lifetime Yarn: Silken Mohair opportunity for luscious ﬁ bers in spectacular http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_ color combinations thanks to a limited Tree_Hill_Yarn-Silken_Mohair_Yarn-2150.html release and distribution from Cherry Tree Hill Color: Moody Blues on this silk/mohair/wool combination. Cost: $39.85 for 228 g/424 yards Weight: Worsted Needle: 8 Source: Mohair/Silk/Wool

Yarnmarket.com Fabulous Fashions. Fast and Friendly. 888-996-9276 or 614-861-7223 Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Information: This ﬁ ne merino wool with a Yarn: Oceania boucle twist and a strand of lurex glitter is http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_ hand-dyed in the signature colors of Cherry Tree_Hill_Yarn-Oceania_Yarn-670.html Tree Hill in a skein large enough to knit an Color: Sugar Maple entire sweater. Cost: $65.85 for 400g/1440 yards Weight: Worsted Needle: 7 Source: Wool

Brand: Cherry Tree Hill Source: Wool Yarn: Supersock Information: A hand painted, 100% http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_ luxury superwash merino wool yarn ideal Tree_Hill_Yarn-Supersock_Merino_Yarn-669. for colorful sock projects. “Supersock” has html sophisticated, vibrant colors and soft, supple Color: Monet texture. Cost: $21.85 for 113 gm/420 yards Weight: Fingering Needle: 3

Samples Shown on the Program

Cherry Tree Hill Oceania Swing Coat http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Cherry_Tree_Hill_Pattern_Collection-Oceania_Swing_Coat_CTH-185-2728.html

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Knit until piece measures 10” from beg of lace #171 Vintage pattern. Place marker at beg of right side to indicate Vest beg of armhole edge. A pretty and Continue in lace pattern inc 1 st at armhole edge every wonderfully light vest 7(7,8,8,9) rows, 7 times, while at the same time, knit for spring, summer and until piece measures 16”. fall. Bind off at neck edge 5(5,13,24,29)sts once, 3 sts Finished Chest Sizes: once, 2 sts once and then 1 st 4 times, every other 36(39,42,46,48)” row. Materials: Valley Knit until front measures same length as back to Yarns 2/14 Alpaca/Silk shoulders shaping. yarn, 80% Alpaca/ 20% Bind off 8(9,10,11,12) sts at beg of next 4 right side Silk, 1736 yards per rows. cone; Right front: 1 cone nile green. With smaller needles cast on 45(45,53,61,69)sts. Size 4 and 7 needles or size to obtain gauge. Work border as for back. Gauge: 5 sts and 7 rows = 1” with larger size needles. Change to larger needles and knit 2 rows in st st. Snowflake Lace pattern Begin lace pattern and at the same time inc 1 st at beg (pattern is a mulitiple of 8 sts + 5) of wrong side rows (left side) every 22 rows 3 times. Row 1: k 4, *ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2 tog, k3, rep from * end 48(48,56,64,72)sts. k 1. Knit until piece measures 10” from beg of lace Row 2: and all wrong side rows: purl. pattern. Place marker at beg of left side to indicate Row 3: k 5, *yo, sl2, k1, p2sso, yo, knit 5, rep from * beg of armhole edge. Row 5: Repeat row 1. Continue in lace pattern inc 1 st at armhole edge every Row 7: ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2 tog, * k3, ssk, yo, k1, yo, k2 7(7,8,8,9) rows, 7 times, while at the same time, knit tog, rep from * until piece measures 16”. End after knitting a wrong Row 9: k1, *yo, sl 2, k1, p2sso, yo, k5, rep from * end side row. Yo, sl 2, k1, p2sso, yo, k1. Bind off at neck edge 5(5,13,24,29)sts once, 3 sts Row 11: Repeat row 7. once, 2 sts once and 1 st 4 times every other row. Repeat rows 1 – 12 for pattern. Knit until front is same length as back to shoulder *Pattern note: Incorporate lace pattern into increases. shaping.” Work all bind offs loosely. Bind off 8(9,10,11,12) sts at beg of next 4 wrong side Back rows. Cast on 85(93,101,109,117) sts. with smaller needles. Sew shoulder seams. Starting with a purl row, work in st st for 7 rows. Front edges Next row: *k 2tog, yo* repeat between * across row. With smaller needles pick up 79 sts along 1 front Continue in st st for 7 more rows. This completes the edge, starting after bottom border. border. Starting with a purl row, work in st st, for 7 rows. Change to larger needles. The knit side should be Next row: k 2 tog, yo, repeat across row. facing you for the next row. Knit 2 rows in st st. Continue in st st for 7 rows more binding off on last Begin lace pattern and at the same time inc 1 st on row. each end every 22 rows 3 times. 91(99,107,115,123)sts Neck edge Knit until piece measures 10” from beg of lace With smaller needles pick up 91(99,105,109,115) sts pattern. Place marker at each side to indicate beg of around neck edge starting after front edge border. armhole edge. Starting with a purl row, work in st st for 7 rows. Continue in lace pattern inc 1 st on each end every Next row: K 2 tog, yo, repeat across row. 7(7,8,8,9) rows, 7 times. 105(113,121,129,137)sts. Continue in st st for 7 rows binding off on last row. Knit until armhole measures 7.5(8,8.5,9,9.5)” Armhole edges Bind off 8(9,10,11,12) sts at beg of next 8 rows. Bind With smaller needles pick up 69(75,79,85,89)sts off remaining sts. around armhole edge. Left front Starting with a purl row, knit in st st for 7 rows. With smaller needles cast on 45(45,53,61,69)sts. Next row: k2 tog, yo, repeat across row. Work border as for back. Continue in st st for 7 more rows binding off on last Change to larger needles and knit 2 rows st st. row. Begin lace pattern and at the same time inc 1 st at beg Finishing: Fold bands in half to inside along picot of right side rows (right side) every 22 rows 3 times. edge and stitch in place. 48(48,56,64,72)sts. Block vest. Sew side seams.

Sponsored by the Spinning and Weaving Handwoven Tool Bag Association Two skeins of yarn create a wee little tote

ulling or "felting" is the process of washing tapestry needle with red yarn. Place each magnet 1 Fwoven cloth so that it shrinks. The amount 1 ⁄2'' from the edge of the bag between the of shrinkage determines the density of the layers of folded fabric (two on each end of the Visit our website to wool. Fulled projects are great for new weavers. bag). Secure the magnets using long stitches that find a shop near you. The fulling process hides any irregularities, so hold will the magnet in place, the stitches will be spinweave.org there is no need to fret about those edges! seen. Be sure that the pairs of magnets line up so that they adhere to one another. structure Weaving the Bag Plainweave. Step 1: Wind the two warps—one red and one Equipment orange—following the specifications at left. Rigid-heddle loom, Step 2: Starting at either the far left or right- 12" weaving width; side of the rigid heddle, thread all the red ends, 7.5-dent rigid heddle; 2 stick shuttles. then thread the orange ends.

Yarns Step 3: Tie the warp onto the back apron rod Warp and weft: 8-ply DK and wind the warp onto the back beam, laying weight wool (997 yd/lb, smooth paper between the warp layers. Tie the Tekapo by Ashford), warp onto the front rod and tension the warp. Dark Red (#52) 131 yd, anson Orange (#9) 34 yd. Step 4: Wind two stick shuttles, one with red and one with orange. Weave a few inches with abin Sw

Other A nn S scrap yarn to spread the warp. Leaving a 36'' materials This tiny tote has magnet closures that tail, weave a few picks of red. Using the tail, 5 are sewn and felted in place. ⁄8'' ceramic disc mag- hemstitch going over two wefts and around two nets, tapestry needle. warps. Continuing weaving with the red for 1 1 Warp length 9 ⁄2''. Switch to orange and weave 4 ⁄2''. Finish Step 3: Machine wash the bag on the regular 1 90 ends 43'' long by weaving 9 ⁄2'' of red and hemstitch. cycle and use delicate soap. When the agitator (allows 20" for take-up engages, check the bag every minute to see how and loom waste). Step 5: Remove the fabric from the loom and the fulling is progressing. This bag is heavily the scrap yarn from the warp. Trim the warp fulled. It will probably take the entire cycle, Setts 3 ⁄4'' from the hemstitching. Warp: 7.5 epi. however there is no going back so check! Weft: 7 ppi brown. Finishing Step 4: Lay the bag on a towel to dry. Using a dimensions Step 1: Fold the bag in half lengthwise so that fabric pencil and a ruler draw a straight line on 1 Width in the reed: 12". the inner edge of the orange stripes line up. Fold both sides of the bag 1 ⁄2'' from the top of the Woven length: 23". 1 the hemstitching over and pin. Thread a tapestry bag and 1 ⁄2'' from each side. Using a pair of Finished size after needle with 1 yard of red yarn. Using the baseball sharp scissors cut along the lines. washing: 7" × 8". stitch, sew the open side and bottom together. Step 5: Thread a tapestry needle with orange 1 Step 2: Turn the bag inside out. Fold 1 ⁄2'' of the thread and using the buttonhole stitch sew along open end of the bag toward the inside. Thread a the cut openings.

Peasant Blouse Teva Durham

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Handspun Gallery of Spaced-Out Felted Scarves Editor’s note: This gallery came about when Liz Gipson (managing editor of Handwoven and Knitting Daily TV cohost) came bounding into the Spin-Off office (well, truth be told, she scooted on her chair through the doorway that separates our offic- es) to show me a scarf made with handspun singles and using Jane Patrick’s draft for a Spaced-Out Felted Scarf. One thing led to another—and suddenly (with Jane’s blessing) we were posting a quickie challenge in Ravelry’s Rigid Heddle Group to see what others would do with the same pattern. Several people were able to complete the challenge within the teeny-weeny win- dow of time that we gave them—below are the results! Now Liz is flying off to Cleveland with the scarves carefully packed into her bags so that she can show them on Knitting Daily TV as examples of what people can do with spinning and weaving.

Spaced-Out Felted Scarf for harness loom or rigid heddle loom by Jane Patrick

Editor’s note: From the Winter 2008 Fabric description: Spaced warps and You can also use a ruler as you weave to see News You Can Ewes (Schacht On-line wefts, plain weave, felted. if you are weaving the correct number of picks per inch. If there is any unevenness in Free Newsletter), reprinted with per- Finished Size: 5½" x 72". mission from Schacht Spindle Co. the weaving, it will be completely masked Equipment: Table loom, floor loom, or when the fabric is felted. This is one of the rigid heddle loom with at least a 9" weaving reasons this project is so great for beginners. designed this scarf for the Weave- width. Two 1" x 9" strips of cardboard. Once you have it woven and felted no one I a-Scarf-in-a-Day workshop I Warp and weft: Brown Sheep’s Nature will ever know if your selvedges were taught at the TNNA conference in Spun Sportweight Wool (184 yards per ball). uneven or your beat somewhat irregular. Long Beach in January. It is easy for 1 ball each of purple, Boysenberry (color Weave in this way for the length of beginners, but has appeal to more 157S) and green, Limestone (color 144S). the scarf: weave an inch, leave an inch Any similar size wool yarn that felts will work. unwoven, weave an inch, leave an inch seasoned weavers as well. Here’s the unwoven, and so on. I alternated stripes of basic idea: spaced warps and wefts Warp length: 120", which allows 18" loom waste and take-up on a rigid heddle loom. If purple and green throughout. To leave an are woven in an open weave to cre- you are weaving on a floor loom, you should inch unwoven, I inserted a 1" strip of card- ate a grid. The scarf is then felted in allow another 12", or whatever you generally board the width of the weaving and then wove the next inch and inserted a second the washing machine. I love the way allow (you may need another ball of yarn of each color, depending on the additional strip of cardboard. After weaving the next felting makes a fabric that is inter- length). inch, I took out the first cardboard strip and esting and never the same from one inserted it in the shed, in essence leapfrog- Width in reed: 9". end of the scarf to the other and ging the two pieces of cardboard between each inch of weaving. from crafter to crafter. Believe it or Total warp ends: 50 (30 purple and 20 green). Note: In a rigid heddle reed, you will either not, I designed, warped, and wove Ends per inch: Use a 10-dent reed or thread or skip both slots and holes, for a this scarf in an evening—and threw 10-dent rigid heddle reed. width of 1". it into the wash as I went to bed. Threading guide: Weaving: Weave a balanced weave. That is,

Threading Guide 1 inch 1 inch 1 inch Purple 10 ends 10 ends 10 ends 1 inch 1 inch Green 10 ends 10 ends Skip 10 Skip 10 Skip 10 Skip 10 Open dents dents dents dents

short fringe with the warp ends. I left my fringe too long and it matted up more than I had expected.

Felting the ScarF If you’ve ever accidently thrown your beloved wool sweater in the washing machine and found that what went in a size 12 came out a size 6, then you’re an experienced, if accidental, felter. This is what you are going to do to your scarf—on purpose. To prepare the scarf for washing, roll it up in cotton dishtowels, being careful not to let it bunch up on itself. Make sure that there is a layer of towel between each layer of scarf, otherwise the parts will felt together. When you reach the end, make sure you have the entire end of the scarf contained within the towel. Tie the bundle in several places with string and place in a laundry bag. Wash the scarf bundle on the hot water setting in your washing machine. I used a front-load washing machine and didn’t check it during the wash. For top-load machines, I suggest you use a gentle cycle and check your scarf midway Jane Patrick’s through the cycle as top-load machines handspun version are a bit less gentle and the felting pro- of her Spaced-Out cess can happen quite quickly. Once Felted Scarf. you feel that it is sufficiently felted, remove the scarf from the machine, rinse in lukewarm water, and lay flat to dry. Steam-press using a lot of pressure. Trim ends and fringe as necessary. Project Notes weave as many weft rows (or picks) per inch Fiber: 4 oz. millspun mohair/wool batt, Yards per pound: 2,500. novelty yarns spun from millspun yarns, 2 as warp threads per inch. In this project, ten Yarn classification: Fingering weight. picks per inch should give a balanced weave. fine 20/2 worsted wool yarns, and a The spaces between the warp and weft metallic yarn. Yardage used: 547. threads should be square. Drafting method: Woolen. Loom: Flip rigid heddle loom with a 10-dent reed. Weave until you can’t weave any longer. Your Wheel: Schacht double treadle. weaving will seem overly long, but once it is Width on loom: 6". washed, it will shrink about 20% in length Wheel system: Scotch tension. Warp Length: 2½ yards (allowing for and about 40% in width. Ratio (singles/plying): 11:1/13:1. 18" of loom waste). Finishing: Remove the fabric from the Singles direction spun: Z. Sett: 7–8. loom and carefully lay it out on a table or Singles wraps per inch: 17. floor. Trim all weft tails to about 1" (if you Finished size: 5½" x 66" (after leave them too long, they will mat and felt Total yardage: 625. washing). into the scarf). I recommend a twisted, fairly

Charlotte Keathley of Corryton, Tennessee Rainbow Scarf

I used handpainted wool roving for the weft and the warp. I split the roving length-wise into three sections, and I split these sections into color sequenc- es running from violet to red. This kept an order to the colors. As I spun, each piece of roving began with violet and ended with red. I Navajo-plied the singles to keep the colors true. I felt that this benefited the weft more than the warp because the warp looks like I have just used a different color with each threading, while the short width of the weft really shows the color transitions. I almost didn’t weave this scarf because I didn’t like the colors—they were a little bright for me—but I am glad I completed it, because now I love it. I felted it in the washing machine with hot water, taking it out a couple of times to rinse in cold and then putting it back in the washer. The weft felted more than the warp, but I like a long scarf.

Project Notes

Fiber: 4 oz handpainted wool roving Plied wraps per inch: 17. from Woolies Fiberworks in the Rainbow Total yardage: 312. colorway. Yards per pound: 1,250. Drafting method: Semiworsted. Yarn classification: Sportweight. Wheel: Lo uet Victoria. Yardage used: 283. Wheel system: Scotch tension. Loom: Ashford Knitter’s Loom (I used a Singles direction spun: Z. 10-dent reed, although I could probably Number of plies: 3 (Navajo plied). have used a 7.5-dent reed). Plied direction spun: S. Finished size: 6" x 80" (after fulling). Plied twists per inch: 4.

Susan Fricks of Paige, Texas Pucker-Up Scarf

I spun this weft yarn some time ago without any project in mind. I had handpainted the camel down/silk warp, and then put it aside when I couldn’t decide on a project. When this challenge came up, these two yarns just seemed to want to be put together! I finished both yarns by soaking them in mild detergent and hanging the skeins to dry on a drying rack. I fulled the scarf in the washing machine between towels (until the bundle wiggled undone), then finished felting by hand until the scarf was uniform. Differences between the fibers result- ed in large purple puckers in every row and nice barely felted stripes of handpainted camel down/silk. While it was quite a shock to see the difference between the scarf just off the loom and the felted scarf, I’m very pleased with the results.

Project Notes

Warp Plied direction spun: S. Wheel: Schacht Matchless. Loom: Schacht Flip 20" rigid- heddle loom. Fiber: 2½ oz natural camel Plied twists per inch: 5. Wheel system: Double down/tussah. drive. Width in loom: 14.33". Plied wraps per inch: 24. Preparation: Spun and mea- Ratio (singles/plying): 11:1. Sett: 12-dent reed and 136 Total yardage: 408. sured warp, then handpainted ends. Singles direction spun: Z. using fiber-reactive dyes. Yards per pound: 3,000. Finished size: 13" x 80" Twist angle: 40°. Drafting method: Short- Yarn classification: (before fulling), 5" x 76" (after 7 dr aw. Laceweight. Number of plies: 3. fulling), 3 ⁄8 oz. Wheel: Schacht Matchless. Warp length: 3 yds. Plied direction spun: S. Notes: Threading: (2, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 8 dents empty) Wheel system: Double Weft Plied twists per inch: 4. x 4 (2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, drive. Fiber: 2 oz purple 80% Meri- Plied wraps per inch: 22. 8 dents empty, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, no/20% bombyx silk top. Ratio (singles/plying): 11:1. Yards per pound: 2,500. 1, 1, 2, 2, 2) x 4 (thinking that Preparation: Spun directly I’d get some cramming and Singles direction spun: Z. Yarn classification: Finger- from the prepared top. spacing effect). I wove 12 picks Twist angle: 40°. ing weight. per inch for 1" and left about Drafting method: Short 2 Number of plies: 3 (Navajo Yardage used: 200. ⁄3" open, then repeated to end. draw. plied). Holes were squared up in the Picks per inch: 12. weaving.

Even though I have very little handspun yarn, I decided to participate in the handspun challenge that Liz Gip- son put to the Rigid Heddle Group on Ravelry .com. The brown yarn (at each edge) that I spun at the DreamSpin retreat at Lake Cowichan (my first time spinning in many years) was spun from the fold (which I had just learned how to do). Many, many years ago I spun the blue two-ply in the middle of the warp. The weft is a singles yarn (again spun many years ago) handpainted blue, green, yellow on Dye Day as part of our Weav- ers Guild program this summer. I used some millspun as I didn’t have enough handspun to complete the project. The white in the warp is from Gulf Islands Spinning Mill on Salt Spring Island—it is local island wool. So, in Saori style (befitting my Saori loom), this was put together from odds and ends of various weights and colors that I had in my stash. It is based on the Spaced-Out Felted Scarf by Jane Patrick, though the threading is modified and it

Project Notes

Warp Plied wraps per inch: 10. the locks and blended on backward draw. handcards. Brown yarn Yards per pound: 650. Wheel: Ashford Traditional. Drafting method: Short Fiber: The brown yarn is from Yarn classification: Bulky. Wheel system: Scotch backward draw. tension. multicolored Merino top from White yarn Wheel: Ashford Traditional. Ashland Bay in the Sandal- Ratio (singles/plying): 6:1. Fiber: Local Salt Spring Island wood colorway. Wheel system: Scotch millspun wool. Singles direction spun: Z. Preparation: Spun from tension. Singles direction spun: Z. Singles wraps per inch: 13. prepared top. Ratio (singles/plying): 6:1. Number of plies: 2. Yards per pound: 950. Drafting method: From the Singles direction spun: Z. fold. Plied direction spun: S. Yarn classification: Number of plies: 2. Worsted weight. Wheel: Ashford Traditional. Plied twists per inch: 3. Plied direction spun: S. Loom: Saori SX-60. Wheel system: Scotch Plied wraps per inch: 10. Plied twists per inch: 4. tension. Finished size: 7" x 60" Yards per pound: 450. Ratio (singles/plying): 6:1. Plied wraps per inch: 12. (before fulling); 6" x 52" (after Yarn classification: Bulky. fulling). Singles direction spun: Z. Weft Blue yarn Number of plies: 2. Fiber: Handpainted wool Fiber: Romney wool. roving. Plied direction spun: S. Preparation: Dyed blue in Drafting method: Short Plied twists per inch: 3.

Melissa Ludden of Boulder, Colorado

As a weaver, spinner, and year-round bike commuter, I am always looking for a good scarf that provides warmth and protection without too much bulk. With Jane’s Spaced-Out Felted Scarf as inspiration, I decided to create my own version. This scarf is felted, so I incorporated pearl cotton with the warp to give the final piece an element with some definition as well as a bit of pucker. The pearl cotton serves an additional purpose—because cotton doesn’t felt, the scarf has more flexibility than if all the elements had been felted. I used millspun yarns for the warp and handspun for the weft. Warp: 200 yards 3/2 pearl cotton in #7 Oak, 200 yards Designer Homespun Tweeds from Tahki Imports. Thread inches 1 and 11 as TTPPTTPPTT (T=tweed, P=pearl cotton), and inches 3,5,7, and 9 as PPTTPPTTPP. Inches 2,4,6,8,10 are skipped to create the spaces in the scarf. After each 10 picks of weft, I inserted a lease stick to create a space of about the same width as the segment of cloth I had just woven. This was continued throughout the entire piece creating a spaced weft crossed with a spaced warp. To finish, I tied overhand knots in each 1" segment, spread the scarf out on a towel, safety pinned each fringe segment to the towel, and rolled up the towel. I then secured each end of the towel and threw the whole thing in the washer to full it in one cycle. Project Notes

Weft Fiber: 2.5 oz handpainted Merino from Spunky Eclectic in the Forecast colorway. Preparation: Divided lengths of roving into three thinner segments. Drafting method: Woolen. Wheel: Schacht Matchless double treadle. Wheel system: Scotch tension. Ratio: 11:1. Singles direction spun: Z. Singles wraps per inch: 14. Total yardage: 350. Yards per pound: 2,240. Yarn classification: Fingering weight. Yardage used: 215. Loom: Schacht Baby Wolf. Ends per inch: 10. Sett: 1" spaces separating each 1" of warp. Width in reed: 11". Threading/treadling: Plain weave. Finished size: 5" x 96" (after fulling).

Ginger Balch of Torrington, Connecticut

I was reminded by seeing a scarf on Ravelry.com that I wanted to weave Jane Patrick’s Spaced-Out Felted Scarf, so I started digging through my fiber stash to see what would work. I didn’t find any sportweight colors to my liking, so I chose a sportweight Icelandic singles. But I didn’t think the singles thing all the way through, so I didn’t realize how “lively” my scarf would be until I took it off the loom. I also was reminded during the felting process how natural white fibers tend to felt more readily than the darker ones. I love the final result of kinky dark singles against the white felted singles. I can’t stop looking at it! Now, I can’t wait to try other yarns (especially my handspun singles) in my projects.

Project Notes

Warp and Weft Total yardage: 438. Fiber: 4 oz Icelandic pencil roving from Yards per pound: 1,750. Louise Heite (equal amounts of black and Yarn classification: Sportweight. white). Yardage used: 328. Preparation: None. Loom: Ashford Rigid Heddle with a Drafting method: Very lightly drafted 10-dent reed. the pencil roving. Ends per inch: 10. Wheel: Ashford Traditional. Width in reed: 12". Wheel system: Single drive. Threading/treadling: Plain weave. Ratio: 6.5:1. Finished size: 8" x 72" (after fulling). Singles direction spun: Z. Singles wraps per inch: 21.

Diane Mulholland of London, England

I spun the warp on my Wee Peggy last Easter at Mum’s, with particular care taken to make it smooth and even, but I spun the weft with much less care (more character) on my Ashford Joy. This scarf took me only about five hours to weave, start to finish! The original pattern is designed to be completely fulled, but I wanted to keep the character of the yarn, so I scrunched it a fair bit by hand in the wash water—just enough to meld the squares a bit and let the scarf bloom. Project Notes

Warp and Weft Fiber: 3 oz Merino/silk combed top. Preparation: Predrafted. Wheel: Wee Peggy (warp); Ashford Joy (weft). Singles direction spun: Z. Number of plies: 2. Plied direction spun: S. Plied twists per inch: 6. Plied wraps per inch: 25. Total yardage: 487. Yards per pound: 2,600. Yarn classification: Laceweight. Yardage used: 406. Loom: Kromski rigid heddle. Ends per inch: 10. Width in reed: 10". Warp length: 98". Threading/Treadling: Plain weave.

1 Finished size: 10" x 83" (before fulling); 8 ⁄2" x 74" (after fulling).

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Power Station Hat Shannon Okey Originally published in Spin to Knit (Interweave, 2006)

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. Power Station Hat originally published in Spin to Knit (Interweave, 2006). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page 1 Power Station Hat Shannon Okey This is a very, very simple hat with an elegant Hat look, thanks to overtwisted singles that cause the With cir needle, CO 80 sts. Place marker (pm) and join for work- stockinette stitches to angle in various directions. ing in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Work k2, p2 rib until The singles were spun from samples of Hatchtown piece measures 1" (2.5 cm). Work in rnds of stockinette, seed st, Farm’s Coopworth fiber in natural shades of grey occasional rnds of 2-ply yarn, or other “overtwist-controlling” and white; the decoration on the side is made from patt, changing patts and colors randomly every 1–2" (2.5–5 cm) Houndscroft Farm silk-wrapped wool. I call this hat until piece measures 7" (18 cm) from CO. “Power Station” because it’s so full of “energized” singles. This pattern is extremely flexible; depending Crown on the yarn’s weight, you can use any size needle Dec as foll, changing to dpn when there are too few sts to fit 1 from U.S. 6 to 10 ⁄2. I’ve knitted more hats like this comfortably on cir needle. than I can count, and have never altered the num- Rnd 1: *K6, k2tog; rep from *—70 sts rem. ber of stitches I cast on! Even-numbered Rnds 2–12: Knit. Rnd 3: *K5, k2tog; rep from *—60 sts rem. Rnd 5: *K4, k2tog; rep from *—50 sts rem. Rnd 7: *K3, k2tog; rep from *—40 sts rem. Finished Size About 20" (51 cm) head circumference Rnd 9: *K2, k2tog; rep from *—30 sts rem. with fabric relaxed and 8" (20.5 cm) tall. Rnd 11: *K1, k2tog; rep from *—20 sts rem. Yarn CYCA #3 Light (DK-weight) singles: about Rnd 13: [K2tog] 10 times—10 sts rem. Cut yarn, leaving a 10" (25.5 cm) tail. 200 yd (183 m). Shown here: Handspun yarn by Shannon Okey, spun as highly overtwisted singles Finishing using three natural colors of Coopworth roving Thread tail on tapestry needle, draw through rem sts, pull tight from Hatchtown Farm. About 1 yd (1 m) hands- to close top, and fasten off on WS. Weave in loose ends. pun silk-wrapped wool yarn by Houndscroft Farm for optional flower decoration. Flower (optional) Wrap flower yarn about 4 times loosely around the Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" (40 cm) circular (cir) fingers of one hand as if making a yarn butterfly. Wind one end and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). tightly around the middle of the flower a few times to secure it, Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle. and tie ends together in a knot. With ends threaded on tapestry Gauge 16 sts and 28 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st with needle, attach to hat where desired, and fluff out loops into a overspun yarn allowed to bias and with rnd gauge flower shape. measured along a diagonal column of biased knit sts. Your handspun yarn and gauge may vary.

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Twisted-V Pullover Alice Halbeisen Originally published in Simple Style (Interweave, 2009)

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. Twisted-V Pullover originally published in Simple Style (Interweave, 2009). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page 1 TWISTED-V PULLOVER alice halbeisen ALICE HALBEISEN ALICE Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% (100% Zara Crosa di Filatura This sweater designed a close for is This NEEDLES circular cm) (60 24" mm): (4.5 7 U.S. Size and 16" 24" mm): 5 (3.75 U.S. Size (cir). NOTIONS stitch marker; removable Markers (m); tapestryholder; needle. GAUGE in cm) (10 = 4" rounds and 27 stitches 20 stockinette worked on smaller needle, stitch = 4" rounds and 27 stitches 24 rounds; in twisted in pattern cm) rib on smaller (10 rounds. worked in needle, FINISHED SIZE (78 43½)" 40½, 37¼, About (34, 30¾ bust circum- cm) 110.5] 103, 94.5, [86.5, (34–36, bust 30–32 sizes fit To ference. [86.5– (76–81.5 43–46½)" 40–42, 37–39, cm). 109–118] 101.5–106.5, 94–99, 91.5, cm). (86.5 shownSweater measures 34" Note: body-conscious fit. YARN Light). DK (#3 weight here: Shown #1461 g): m]/50 yd [125 137 merino; balls. 10) 9, 9, 7 (8, burgundy, (60 and 40 cm) cir. Adjust needle size if needle if Adjust size cir. cm) and 40 (60 necessarythe correct gauge. obtain to TWISTED-V PULLOVER Simple Style EXCERPT (2009) published by Find more great Interweave Press designs in designed a designed twist on the V-neck classic style. She book Alice Alice Halbeisen *K1 through back loop (tbl), p1; rep from *. from rep p1; back loop (tbl), through *K1 (WS) *P1tbl, k1; rep from * to last st, p1tbl. p1tbl. st, * to last from rep k1; *P1tbl, (WS) (RS) *K1tbl, p1; rep from * to last st, k1tbl. st, * to last from rep p1; *K1tbl, (RS) stockinette stitch. charted pattern. Once you begin the chart, the rest of the body/sleeve stitches are worked in in worked are stitches of the body/sleeve the rest the chart, Once begin you the beginning of twisted before rounds rib more work lengthen the body, To Twisted-V Pullover • Page 2 • More great projects available at shop.interweave.com/knitting Originally published in Simple Style (Interweave, 2009). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved NOTES ; ; began with a wide band of twisted ribbing (the knit stitches are worked through the extended the ribs Then she the waist. at the pullover in the hem to draw at back loops) in patterna triangular to the base of the on neckline the to the front enhance slimming look and worked a similar triangular pattern at each lines the sleeve follow cuff. that Alice decreases defined directional and with edges armhole and neck the emphasized of the shaping (called "full-fashioned" A shaping). narrow rolled edge adds a casual to the neckband. finish Twisted Rib worked in Rows (multiple of 2 sts + 1) Rows worked in Rib Twisted 1: Row STITCH GUIDE STITCH (multiple of 2 sts) Rounds in worked Rib Twisted Rnds: All For this short pullover, For shortthis pullover, Row 2: Row pattern. 2 for and 1 Repeat Rows 9 7 5 3 1 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 7¾ (8¾, 9¼, 9¾, 10¾)" 19.5 (22, 23.5, 25, 27.5) cm 4½ (5, 5, 5¾, 5¾)" 11.5 (12.5, 12.5, 14.5, 14.5) cm Front & Back 30¾ (34, 37¼, 40½, 43½)" 78 (86.5, 94.5, 103, 110.5) cm 25¾ (28¼, 31, 33¾, 36¼)" 65.5 (72, 78.5, 85.5, 92) cm ¾" 2 cm 3¼ (3½, 4, 4, 4½)" 8.5 (9, 10, 10, 11.5) cm 7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½)" 12 (12½, 12½, 13, 13½)" 18 (19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5) cm 30.5 (31.5, 31.5, 33, 34.5) cm y (Interweave, 2009). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved reserved rights All reprinted. be to Not LLC Press, ©Interweave 2009). (Interweave, Sleeve 10¼ (11, 11¾, 12½, 14½)" 26 (28, 30, 31.5, 37) cm 3 (3, 3, 3, 3¾)"

Simple Style Simple 16 (16, 17, 17, 19) cm

12 (13.5, 14.5, 14.5, 16) cm 16) 14.5, 14.5, (13.5, 12 6¼ (6¼, 6¾, 6¾, 7½)"

7.5 (7.5, 7.5, 7.5, 9.5) cm

4¾ (5¼, 5¾, 5¾, 6¼)" 5¾, 5¾, (5¼, 4¾

k on RS; p on WS p on RS; k on WS k1tbl on RS; p1tbl on WS sleeve chart boundar

45.5 (48.5, 48.5, 49, 49.5) cm 49.5) 49, 48.5, (48.5, 45.5 18 (19, 19, 19¼, 19½)" 19¼, 19, (19, 18 Twisted Rib Twisted Twisted-V Pullover • Page 3 • More great projects available at shop.interweave.com/knitting at available projects great More • 3 Page • Pullover Twisted-V in published Originally

SIMPLE STYLE ann budd LOW ER B O DY With larger needle, CO 154 (170, 186, 202, 218) sts. Place marker (pm) and join for working in rnds, being careful not to twist sts. Next rnd: Work twisted rib (see Stitch Guide) across 77 (85, 93, 101, 109) sts for front, pm (it’s helpful to use a marker of a different color here), beg with a purl st, cont in patt to end—77 (85, 93, 101, 109) sts each for front and back. Work even as established until piece measures 2" (5 cm) from CO. Change to smaller 24" (60 cm) cir needle. Cont as established until piece measures 7" (18 cm) from CO. Set-up rnd: K14 (18, 22, 26, 30), pm, work next 49 sts according to Row 1 of Twisted Rib chart, pm, knit to end of rnd. Cont as established through Row 26 of chart. Knit 2 rnds—piece measures about 11¼" (28.5 cm) from CO.

Shape V-Neck K38 (42, 46, 50, 54) for left front, place removable marker through next st and remove it from needle, turn work. Working back and forth in rows (center front is beg of row), purl 1 row. Next row: (RS) K1, ssk (see Glossary), knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—2 neck sts dec’d. Dec 1 st at each neck edge in this manner every 4th row 10 (11, 11, 13, 13) more times and at the same time when piece measures 12 (12½, 12½, 13, 13½)" (30.5 [31.5, 31.5, 33, 34.5] cm) from CO, on a RS row, knit to right underarm, join a second ball of yarn and knit to left underarm, place the last 77 (85, 93, 101, 109) sts worked on holder for back, knit to end of row.

FRONT

Shape Armholes Working each side separately and cont to work neck shaping as established, at each armhole edge, BO 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts once, then BO 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts once, then dec 1 st every RS row 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) times—16 (18, 20, 20, 22) sts rem each side when all armhole and neck shaping is complete. Work even until armholes measure 7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½)" (18 [19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5] cm). A decorative twisted rib Shape Shoulders At each armhole edge, BO 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts 2 times, then BO rem 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) sts. adds visual interest and

BACK a slimming ﬁt. Return 77 (85, 93, 101, 109) back sts to smaller cir needle. Rejoin yarn with RS facing.

Shape Armholes

BO 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then BO 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts at beg of foll 2 PULLOVER TWISTED-V rows—65 (71, 77, 83, 89) sts rem. Dec 1 st each end of needle every RS row 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) times—55 (61, 65, 69, 73) sts rem. Work even until armholes measure 7 (7½, 8, 8, 8½)" (18 [19, 20.5, 20.5, 21.5] cm), ending with a RS row.

Shape Neck and Shoulders

(WS) P18 (20, 22, 22, 24), join a second ball of yarn and p19 (21, 21, 25, 25), place the last

19 (21, 21, 25, 25) sts worked on holder, purl to end—18 (20, 22, 22, 24) sts rem each side. alice halbeisen Working each side separately, dec 1 st at each neck edge every RS row 2 times and at the same time at each armhole edge BO 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) sts 2 times, then BO rem 6 (6, 8, 8, 8) sts.

Twisted-V Pullover • Page 4 • More great projects available at shop.interweave.com/knitting Originally published in Simple Style (Interweave, 2009). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved Knit to Knit (RS) K2 (2, 4, 4, K2 (2, (RS) Dec rnd: Next row: (RS) K1, M1 (see Glossary), knit to last st, M1, k1—2 sts sts k1—2 M1, st, to last Glossary), knit (see M1 K1, (RS) Inc row: 2 sts before marked center st, k2tog, k1 (marked center st), ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec’d. Rep Rep dec’d. sts to end—2 knit ssk, st), center (marked k1 k2tog, st, center marked before 2 sts kwise. sts BO all dec rnd every times. rnd 3 more 4, 6), work next 33 sts according to sleeve portion of Twisted Rib chart (beg on chart Row 9), chart 9), chart on (beg Rib Row to sleeve portion of Twisted according sts next work 33 6), 4, FINISHING loose ends. in Weave Block pieces to measurements. Seams Sew into caps sleeve to backtapestry on a threaded at shoulders. yarn front sew With needle, Sew seams. sleeve of caps to shoulder seams. centers matching armholes, Neckband beg and Glos- purl up and (see pick at left shoulder seam, facing, RS needle, shorter cir With purl marked neck, left along front every for 3 sts (about sts 4 rows) 54) 49, 47, (44, sary) 39 to 3 sts neck to shoulder, front right along sts 54) 49, 47, (44, purl up and 39 pick st, center purl up and 3 sts to pick back holder, neck from sts 25) 25, 21, (21, p19 back neck holder, rnds. in working for join and Pm total. sts 140) 130, 122, (116, shoulder—104 SLEEVES back forth and in Work Do not join. sts. 45) 41, 41, (37, 37 CO needle, cir smaller With row. a WS with ending cm), (3.8 piece 1½" measures twisted until rib k2 (2, 4, 4, 6). Work as established through Row 26 of chart—18 chart rows worked. Change Change worked. chart rows of chart—18 26 Row through as established Work 6). 4, 4, k2 (2, even. 2 rows Work to St st. then time(s), more 2) 1, 2, 0 (2, every manner row each 4th Inc 1 st this end of needle in inc’d. piece measures until even Work sts. 73) 63, 59, (55, times—51 length to arm- or desired 11) CO from cm) 9, 6, every 6 (6, 49.5] 6th row 49, 48.5, [48.5, (45.5 19½)" 19¼, 19, (19, 18 row. a WS with ending hole, Shape Cap at beg sts 2 of foll 4) 3, 3, then BO 2 (2, at beg sts of next 2 rows, 6) 6, 5, BO 4 (5, 0, 0, Dec each 1 st end of needle rem. sts every 1 (2, row 4th 53) 45, 43, (41, until even rows—39 Work rem. sts 31) 27, 27, (23, times—23 9) 9, 8, BO 7 (7, then every row RS row. a WS time(s), with ending 2) cm), 15] 14, 14, [12.5, (11.5 6)" 5½, 5½, (5, 4½ measures cap sts. BO all rem. sts 19) 15, 15, (15, at beg sts of next 2 rows—15 6) 6, 6, 4 (4, si ngised elpmis ngised si (Interweave, 2009). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved reserved rights All reprinted. be to Not LLC Press, ©Interweave 2009). (Interweave, Simple Style Simple Sometimes a a Sometimes simply fantastic! simply Twisted-V Pullover • Page 5 • More great projects available at shop.interweave.com/knitting at available projects great More • 5 Page • Pullover Twisted-V in published Originally

SIMPLE STYLE ann budd celestine designed by norah gaughan

Celestine is a dodecahedron star that is a tree topper or stuffed toy.

One size

SIZE Approximately 10” across from point to point

MATERIALS 2 Hank BERROCO ULTRA ALPACA LIGHT (50 grs), #4201 Winter White 1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles, size 2 (2.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 5 St markers (1 a different color) Tapestry needle 1 Bag Polyester stuffing

GAUGE 28 sts = 4”; 40 rows = 4” in St st TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE Star consists of 12 points. Each point is made separately, but are joined tog as you work.

STAR 1st Point: With dpn’s, cast on 55 sts. Divide sts with 22 sts on each of the first 2 needles and 11 sts on the last needle. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd with different colored marker and carry marker up.

Rnd 1: * K11, place marker, rep from * 3 times more, k11. Knit 3 rnds.

Dec Rnd: * K2 tog, k to 2 sts before marker, SSK, rep from * 4 times more – 45 sts. Knit 4 rnds. Rep the last 5 rnds 3 times more – 15 sts.

Next Rnd: * Sl 2, k1, pass 2 slipped sts over k1, rep from * 4 times more – 5 sts. Break off yarn leaving a 10” long end. Thread end into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needle. Pull up tightly and secure. Fasten off.

2nd Point: With dpn’s, cast on 44 sts, pick up and k11 sts along one side of 1st Point – 55 sts. Complete same as 1st Point.

3rd Point: With dpn’s, cast on 33 sts, pick up and k11 sts along left side of 2nd Point, then 11 sts along next side of 1st Point – 55 sts. Complete same as 1st Point.

4th and 5th Points: Work same as 3rd Point, turning 1st Point each time so that you are picking up sts along the left side of the point you just made and the next side of 1st Point.

6th Point: With dpn’s, cast on 22 sts, pick up and k11 sts along left side of 5th Point, 11 sts along final side of 1st Point, then 11 sts along right side of 5th Point – 55 sts. Complete same as 1st Point. You should now have one central point (1st Point) with 5 points surrounding it. In this manner, make another round of 5 points. For the 1st of these points you will cast on 33 sts, then pick up and k11 sts along the sides of 2 points of the previous rnd. For the next 3 points you will cast on 22 sts, pick up and k11 sts along the left side of the point you just made, then pick up and k11 sts along the sides of the next 2 points of the previous rnd. For the last point of this rnd you will cast on 11 sts, pick up and k11 sts along the side of the point you just made, pick up and k11 sts along the sides of the last 2 points of the previous rnd, then pick up and k11 sts along the first point of this rnd. You should now have the star completed except for the last point. Stuff star firmly with Polyester stuffing.

Last Point: Pick up and k11 sts along the side of each point of the previous rnd – 55 sts. Work same as 1st Point up to Next Rnd – 18 sts. Stuff this point firmly. Complete same as 1st Point, stuffing the end before you pull up the final 5 sts and fasten off.

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White Witch Mitts Design by Laura Rintala

Finished Size: 73⁄4" hand circumference, to fit women’s medium. Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #533 navy blue (MC), 2 skeins; #508 natural medium gray (A), #507 natural light gray (B), and #526 blue sky (C), 1 skein each. Needles: Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions: Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle. Amanda Stevenson Lupke Stevenson Amanda Gauge: 141⁄2 sts and 16 rnds = 2" in patt.

Skill Level: Intermediate

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Mitten 2. Thumb: Carefully remove waste yarn at Cuff: With MC, CO 56 sts. Distribute sts thumb, placing 9 lower sts onto 1 needle as foll: 29 sts on Needle 1, 14 sts on Needle and 9 upper sts onto rem 2 needles. Next 2, and 13 sts on Needle 3. Place marker rnd: Needle 1: With MC, pick up and knit (pm) and join for working in the rnd. Next 1 st at edge of thumb, work marked thumb rnd: *K2 with MC, p2 with A; rep from * sts of Row 18 of Mitten chart across 9 sts, around. Rep last rnd 4 more times. Cont in pick up and knit 1 st with MC; Needles 2 rib and change CC as foll: 5 rnds with B, 5 and 3: With MC, pick up and knit 1 st at rnds with C, 5 rnds with B, 5 rnds with A. edge of thumb, work marked thumb sts of With MC, knit 1 rnd. Beg Fair Isle patt: Row 18 of Mitten chart across 9 sts, pick Work Rows 1–16 of Mitten chart. up and knit 1 st with MC at corner, pm Rnd 17: Right mitten only: Work in patt and join for working in the rnd—22 sts for across 29 sts of Needle 1, k1 with MC, k9 thumb. Working on these 22 sts, cont in with waste yarn, place these 9 sts back patt as established through chart Row 35. onto left needle and work to end in patt; Next rnd: Needle 1: *K1 with MC, ssk with Left mitten only: Work to last 10 sts of B, work in patt to last 3 sts, k2tog with B, rnd, k9 with waste yarn, place these 9 sts k1 with MC; rep from * for sts on Needles back onto left needle and work to end in 2 and 3—4 sts dec’d. Cont in patt and dec patt. 4 sts every rnd in this manner 2 more Both mittens: Work Rows 18–54 of times, using B in place of C on Row 38— Mitten chart—30 sts rem. Place sts from 10 sts rem. Next rnd: With MC, *k1, sl 2 as Needle 3 onto Needle 2. Break yarn, if to k2tog, k1, p2sso, k1; rep from * once leaving a long tail. With tapestry needle more—6 sts rem. Break yarn, thread tail of and MC, use Kitchener st (see below) to MC through rem sts, and fasten off. Weave graft 15 sts of Needle 1 to 15 sts of Needle in loose ends. Block lightly.

Laura Rintala, managing editor, originally comes from the Midwest, where the winters are bitterly cold. Ssk Decrease Couple that with her below-average Slip two stitches knitwise one at a time circulation, and you’ll understand her (Figure 1). Insert point of left needle into fondness for really warm mittens and front of two slipped stitches and knit them wool socks. together through back loops with right needle Figure 1 (Figure 2). Figure 2

3 Finished Size 7 ⁄4" hand circumference, to fit women’s medium. Kitchener Stitch Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight Step 1: Bring threaded needle through front stitch as (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #533 if to purl and leave stitch on needle. navy blue (MC), 2 skeins; #508 natural Step 2: Bring threaded needle through back stitch as medium gray (A), #507 natural light gray if to knit and leave stitch on needle. (B), and #526 blue sky (C), 1 skein each. Step 3: Bring threaded needle through first front stitch Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 as if to knit and slip this stitch off needle. Bring double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if threaded needle through next front stitch as if to necessary to obtain the correct gauge. purl and leave stitch on needle. Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry Step 4: Bring threaded needle through first back stitch as if to purl (as illus- needle. trated), slip this stitch off, bring needle through next back stitch as if to knit, 1 Gauge 14 ⁄2 sts and 16 rnds = 2" in patt. leave this stitch on needle. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on needles.

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k2tog with A right thumb placement

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Winter Twilight Mitts Design by Laura Rintala

Finished Size: 6" hand circumference and 9" long. Yarn: Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 2-ply (100% cashmere: 400 yd [366 m]/55 g): #30 la nuit (black; MC) and #015 smokey mountain (purple multi; CC), 1 skein each. Needles: 1 Size 1 ⁄2 (2.5 mm): set of 5 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch holder; markers (m). Gauge: 36 sts and 47 rnds = 4" in stranded colorwork.

Skill Level:

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A wonderful ﬁrst colorwork project which doubles as a ﬁrst double pointed needle (dpn) project! Worked on Signature Double Point Needles (www.signatureneedlearts.com), which grip the yarn beautifully while allowing the glide of metal needles, a pair of these mitts can easily be worked up in a weekend as a lovely gift.

Size: Woman’s Medium A Note On Yarn Skill Level: K 2 Easy The yarn used in the original mitts featured on Bulky Gauge: 3 sts x 4 rows = 1” (9/5.5cm) Knitting Daily TV is by My Friend London, Worsted Gauge: 4.5 sts x 6 rows = 1” (5/3.75cm) (www.myfriendlondon.com) an independent Fiber: My Friend London, Handspun Bulky, spinner and dyer. But this is a universal pattern (56yds /51m ) per skein and any yarn would work well. The colors used in (http://www.myfriendlondon.com) the original mitt may not be available as My Friend Yarn A - Melted Crayons, 1 ball London’s stock rotates as colors are added or sell out. Yarn B - Dark Blurble, 1ball Notions: Stitch marker, darning needle Note: Where ﬁgures are given in the pattern, Special Stitch: Sl St: Insert RH needle purlwise the ﬁrst number is for chunky yarn, the into st and slip off of LH needle. number in parenthesis () is for worsted weight yarn.

Colorwork Mitts by Annie Modesitt for Signature Needle Arts, V1 MITTS Tip: Turn mitt inside out so that it's easier to With chunky (worsted) weight yarn color A, see sts to pick them up. cast on 29 (43) sts. Join, creating a circle of With a dpn, pick up 8 (10) purl bumps from stitches and being careful not to twist the the row immediately below waste yarn, pick stitches, place marker to note start of round. up 9 (11) purl bumps from row immediately Knit 6 (8) rounds. above waste yarn with a second dpn. Remove waste yarn, then pick up an Colorwork #1 - Diagonal Lines additional st on either edge of opening (pick Round 1: (With A k2, with B k2) cont to last them up wherever it seems possible) - 19 (23) st, end k1 with A. sts Round 2: With A k1 (with B k2, with A k2) Divide sts between 3 dpns and with A knit 6 rep to end of round. (8) rounds. BO all sts loosely. Round 3: (With B, k2, with A, k2) rep to last st, end k1 with B. Finishing Round 4: With B k1 (with A k2, with B k2) Turn mitt inside out and steam block. Weave rep to end of round. in ends, using thumb yarn ends to tighten up Rep the last 4 rounds 3 (4) more times, then any holes at pickup round. work in A for 4 (6) rounds or until wrist of mitt is desired length. Optional: Use a strand of A and a darning needle to tack the front and back of the mitt Colorwork #2 - Horizontal Stripes together in 2 places to create 4 ﬁnger spaces. Work 2 rounds in B, then work 2 rounds in A. Repeat these 4 rounds 4 (6) times, or until mitt reaches thumb base.

Thumb Placement With waste yarn k8 (11). Slip these sts back onto LH needle and knit over them with A. Continue around all sts in A. Work 3 more rounds in A, decrease 1 st in last round - 28 (43) sts.

Colorwork #3 - Slipped St Corrugated Rib Round 1: With B, (k1, sl1) rep around all sts. Round 2: With A and keeping yarn to WS, (sl 1, p1) rep around all sts. Rep the last 2 rounds 8 (10) more times or until mitt reaches base of ﬁngers.

Work 8 (10) rounds in A, bind off all sts LOOSELY. Thumb For a larger mitt, increase initial stitch count in a multiple of Return to waste yarn area. You will be 2, approx 3 (5) sts for each additional inch Make sure that if picking up sts in the rows above and below the you change the size you begin with an odd number of sts at waste yarn. the cast on.

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Duplicate Stitch Stitch Guide

Bring needle out of -knitted background from back to front, wrap yarn around needle one to three times, and use thumb to hold in place while pulling needle through wraps into background a short-distance from where it came out.

Horizontal: Bring threaded needle out from back to front at the base of the V of the knitted stitch you want to cover. *Working right to left, pass needle in and out under the stitch in the row above it and back into the base of the same stitch. Bring needle back out at the base of the V of the next stitch to the left. Repeat from *. Vertical: Beginning at lowest point, work as for horizontal duplicate stitch, ending by bringing the needle back out at the base of the stitch directly above the stitch just worked. Illustration by Gayle Ford Gayle by Illustration

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Knitting Needle Knitting Bag Design by Pam Allen Excerpted from Bag Style, Interweave Press 2007

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pam allen indulged her fondness for the berry stitch in this quick-and-easy knitting Finished s i z e About 18¾" (47.5 cm) wide and 9" bag whose cigar shape was inspired by a bag she saw in a catalog. For the front (23 cm) tall, excluding handles. and back, she knitted two slightly shaped rectangles and seamed them along the Ya r n bottom and partway up the sides. Rather than binding off, she placed the live Chunky weight (#5 Bulky). stitches on wooden knitting needles, squished them together to form soft gathers, Shown here: Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, and applied a little superglue. Garter-stitch handles sewn to the front and back are 25% alpaca; all that’s needed to finish the bag. This particular bag isn’t lined, but it would be 110 yd [101 m]/100 g): #1940 dried rose, 3 balls. an easy matter to use the front and back as pattern pieces and add a cheery print n eedles lining to prevent needles from poking through. Bag—size 10½ (6.5 mm). Handles—size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust back needle size if necessary to obtain With larger needles, CO 80 sts. the correct gauge. Row 1: (WS) K2, *(k1, p1, k1) in next st, p3tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: Purl. n otions Row 3: K2, *p3tog, (k1, p1, k1) in next st; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Tapestry needle; size 15 (10 mm) Row 4: Purl. wooden needles; superglue.

Rep Rows 1–4 until piece measures 9" (23 cm) from CO, ending with Row 4 of patt. Dec GauG e row: (WS) K2, *k1, p3tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2—42 sts rem. Loosely knit 1 row. 17 stitches and 19 rows = 4" With size 15 wooden needles, purl 1 row. Leave sts on needle. (10 cm) in pattern stitch on larger needles. FR ont CO 80 sts and work as for back.

Handles (make 2) With smaller needles, CO 6 sts. Work in garter st (knit every row) until piece measures 21" (53.5 cm) from CO. BO all sts.

FinisH ing Gently steam-press pieces. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew bottom seam. Beg at bottom edge, sew side seams for 5" (12.5 cm). Spread sts evenly along wooden needle from knob end to 1½" (3.8 cm) from tip. Use superglue to secure last few sts at pointed end. Sew handles to bag 10 sts in from each end.

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Knit incomplete squares and blocks Vivian Høxbro Originally published in Knit to be Square (Interweave, 2008)

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. Incomplete Squares originally published in Knit to be Square (Interweave, 2008). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page knit incomplete squares and blocks “Incomplete” squares are worked just like regular squares, but the stitches are bound off after just six garter ridges have been worked. This produces L-shaped motifs, that when joined into blocks, form an unusual openwork pattern.

Making an incoMplete Square Row 8: Sl 1 kwise, k7 (10), sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso, k7 (10), The following instructions are for making two sizes, which is all that p1—17 (23) sts. is specified for the projects in this book. But, once you understand Row 10: Sl 1 kwise, k6 (9), sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso, k6 (9), p1—15 the principle behind the construction, you can make unfinished (21) sts. squares in any size—simply work as for a regular square but bind Row 11: Sl 1 kwise, knit to last st, p1—6 garter ridges on RS. off the stitches when the desired number of garter ridges has been BO all sts knitwise (do not slip the first st) and at the same time worked. work a double decrease on the center 3 sts as before—13 (19) sts total BO.

10 3 6 9

11 2 5 8

K-CO 25 (31) sts. (The incomplete square in the photograph began with 25 stitches.) 12 1 4 7 Row 1: (WS) Knit to the last st, p1 (edge st). Note: The first stitch of subsequent rows will always be slipped, but you need to anchor it by knitting it on Row 1. 13 14 15 Row 2: (RS) Sl 1 kwise (edge st), k10 (13), sl 1 kwise, k2tog, gXe\c( gXe\c) gXe\c* psso, k10 (13), p1 (edge st)—2 sts decreased. Rows 3, 5, 7, and 9: Sl 1 knitwise, knit to the last st, p1. Row 4: Sl 1 kwise, k9 (12), sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso, k9 (12), p1—21 (27) sts. Row 6: Sl 1 kwise, k8 (11), sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso, k8 (11), p1—19 (25) sts.

Incomplete Squares originally published in Knit to be Square (Interweave, 2008). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Knits magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page 2 How to Join incoMplete Row 3: Sl1 kwise, knit to the last st, pl. SquareS into a Block Row 4: Sl 1 kwise, knit to 1 st before the center st (i.e., k12), The block shown on page 111 is made up of 3 panels, each made sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso, knit to the last st (i.e., k12), pl—2 sts up of 3 incomplete squares. For the first panel, the “squares” decreased. are worked one on top of another. The second panel is worked in Rep Rows 3 and 4 until 21 sts rem, then rep Row 3 once more a series of 3 “squares” (also worked from the bottom up) that are 6—garter ridges on RS. BO to the last st kwise (do not slip the attached to the right edge of “squares” in the first panel as they first st), working a double decrease as before on the center 3 are knitted. The third panel is worked along the right edge of the sts—19 sts total BO; 1 st rem (end st). second. To give a symmetrical look to the block, knitted “tabs” are ‹ Incomplete Square 2 added along the two straight sides of the block. Rotate Square 1 so that the left selvedge edge is at the top and the end st is at the right edge. With Color 2, K-CO 9 new sts (10 To practice knitting and joining incomplete squares to form a sts on left needle), then knit these 10 sts, then pick-knit 5 sts block, gather three colors of sportweight yarn and needles along the upper side of the previous square (1 st after each garter suitable for this yarn weight (sizes 3 to 5 [3.25 to 3.73] mm). ridge), go “around the corner”of the left side of the same square In this example, Color 1 is lavender, Color 2 is light blue, and Color and pick-knit 1 st in the nearest CO loop, turn work, and K-CO 3 is chartreuse. Use the finished block as a decorative 15 more sts—31 sts total. Work as for Square 1. hot pad for your table.

PaneL 1 ‹ Incomplete Square 1 With Color 1, K-CO 31 sts. Row 1: (WS) Knit to the last st, pl (edge st). Row 2: (RS) Sl 1 kwise, k13, sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso, k13, p1—29 sts.

PaneL 3 Work three squares as for Panel 2, picking up sts along the edge of Squares 4, 5, and 6, and working with Color 2, Color 3, and Color 1, respectively.

‹ Tabs To make all four edges of the block look the same, you’ll need to knit little “tabs” on Squares 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7. To avoid confusion, these tabs continue the numbering sequence of the squares. ‹ Tab 10 Turn the block so that Squares 1, 2, and 3 (Panel 1) are at the top. Beg where Square 2 meets Square 3, count 6 CO loops from left to right along the top of Square 3. With Color 1 and working from right to left, pick-knit 1 st in each of these 6 loops, then turn work and K-CO 8 new sts—14 sts total. Knit the tab while attaching it to the picked-up sts as foll: Row 1: (WS) K7, sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), k1, psso, turn work—13 sts. Row 2: (RS) Sl 1 pwise with yarn in front (wyf), k6, p1. Row 3: Sl 1 kwise, k6, sl 1, k1, psso, turn work—12 sts. Row 4: Sl 1 kwise, k6, p1. Rep Rows 3 and 4 until all the pick-knitted sts have been used and only 8 sts rem, ending with a WS row. With RS facing and slipping the first st pwise wyf, BO all sts—6 garter ridges ‹ Incomplete Square 5 on RS. Hold the needle with the end st in your left hand and with ‹ Tab 11 Color 1, K-CO 9 more sts—10 sts on needle. Knit these 10 Count 6 CO loops from left to right (where Square 1 meets sts, then pick-knit 5 sts evenly spaced (1 st after each garter Square 2) along the top of Square 2. With Color 3, pick-knit 1 ridge) along upper edge of Square 4, 1 st in the gap between st in each of these 6 loops, then K-CO 8 new sts—14 sts total. Squares 4, 1, and 2, and 6 sts evenly spaced along the right Work as for Tab 10. edge of Square 2, turn work, K-CO 8 new sts, turn work again, ‹ Tab 12 pick-knit 1 st “around the corner” under Square 3 in the far right Count 6 CO loops from the left edge of Square 1. With Color 2, CO loop—31 sts total. Work as for Square 1 but beg the first pick-knit 1 st in each of these 6 loops, then K-CO 8 new sts—14 row with sl 1 pwise wyf. sts total. Work as for Tab 10.

To make a simple embellishment for a pillow, work the sample block in a single color of wool yarn, felt it, and attach it to a coordinating pillow with decorative buttons.

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Abstract H2360 Brenda H2357 �Shown in Colorway H2360-01 �Shown in Colorway H2357-03 A dramatic stole, knit in the A unique design, this jacket domino technique, this design has an oversized shawl collar will create and elegantly asymmetrical conversation front closure, but the back wherever you go. feature is equally captivating. Available in two Note the unusual domino colorways. shaping that creates strong rectangular lines for One size. the back. It is sure to catch attention �Shown in Colorway coming and going. H2360-02 Available in 3 colorways. Sizing S/M, L/XL

Lines H2304 Lolli H2358SS Shown in Colorway H2304-01� Shown in Colorway H2358-03� This shawl has great stepped A delightful pullover sweater with a shaping with a unique visual flap opening at the neck and two line change from front to back. slits in the front, it is knit in candy The front lines are horizontal colored stripes alternating with a and on the main color. This is an back the lines easy sweater to make are vertical. and a fun sweater to Available in 3 wear. It is available in colorways. four colorways. One size. Sizing S-XXL Shown in Colorway H2358-01�

Pop H2359 Net Scarf H5001 �Shown in H2359 �Shown in Colorway H5001-09 Lolli’s sweet sister, Pop, is The Net Scarf provides a great the same basic pullover, deal of drama, for not a lot of complete with neck flap knitting. It is knit with large opening and front slits, but holes in the domino technique there is no alternating main then felted in the color stripes, just a riot of washing machine. candy colored stripes. This is a fun acces- Sizing S-XXL. sory to knit and to One colorway. wear. Available in 8 colorways. One size.

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Float Away Scarf by Kim Werker Originally published in Interweave Crochet, Spring 2007

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. Float Away Scarf originally published in Interweave Crochet, Spring 2007. ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page 1 staff PROJECT FLOAT AWAY design by KIM WERKER

FROM THE SECOND I LAID EYES ON THIS YARN, IT SCREAMED “WAVES!” A brief dip into the Harmony Guide and a few dangling rings later, this simple scarf was born. Worked in only seven long rows, it’s warm enough for chilly spring nights, soft enough to wear against bare skin, and has sheen to add some ﬂair to casual beachwear.

1 Finished Size 4" wide and 53 ⁄2" long, including rings (each ring 2 times; rep from *, end with dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in 1 measures 1 ⁄4" in diameter). top of tch, turn. Yarn Austermann Bambou Soft (65% wool, 35% bamboo; 110 yd Rep Row 2 for patt. 3 [100 m]/1 ⁄4 oz [50 g]; ): #07 teal, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel. Notes Hooks Sizes I/9 (6 mm) and H/8 (5 mm). Adjust hook size if necessary This scarf uses almost two entire balls of yarn. Gauge is important to obtain the correct gauge. only in that missed gauge might result in needing a third ball Notions Yarn needle. of yarn. Gauge 12 dc and 8 rows = 4" in patt st. Skill Level Easy. Scarf With larger hook, ch 171. Works Rows 1 and 2 of stitch patt (see Stitch Guide Stitch Guide). Rep Row 2 six more times. Fasten off. Dc2tog: [Yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw up a lp, yo, draw through 2 lps] 2 times, yo, draw through all lps on hook—1 st Rings (make 6) dec’d. With smaller hook, ch 8, join with sl st in first ch to form ring. Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 16 sc into ring, sl st in first sc to join, ch 2. Stitch Pattern: (multiple of 12 sts + 3) Attach rings: (3 evenly spaced across each end of scarf) With RS Row 1: Dc in 5th ch from hook, *dc in each of next 3 ch, [work of scarf facing, join ch-2 of ring to scarf with sl st around post of dc2tog (see Stitch Guide) over next 2 ch] 2 times, dc in each dc at end of row. Fasten off. of next 3 ch, [2 dc in next ch] 2 times; rep from *, end with dc in each of next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch, turn. Finishing Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc), working in back lp only (blo) Weave in loose ends. Block lightly. Y throughout, dc in first st, *dc in each of next 3 sts, [dc2tog over next 2 sts] 2 times, dc in each of next 3 sts, [2 dc in next st] KIM WERKER is editor of Interweave Crochet.

Double Crochet (dc) Figure 1 Slip Stitch (sl st) *Yarn over hook, insert hook *Insert hook into stitch, yarn over into a stitch, yarn over hook hook and draw loop through stitch and draw a loop through and loop on hook. Repeat from *. stitch (three loops on hook; Figure 2 Figure 1), yarn over hook and draw it through two loops (Figure 2), yarn over Single Crochet (sc) hook and draw it through Figure 3 the remaining two loops (Figure 3). Repeat from *.

Figure 1 Figure 2 Insert hook into a stitch, yarn over hook and draw a loop through stitch (Figure 1), yarn over hook and draw it through Crochet Chain (ch) both loops on hook (Figure 2). Make a slipknot on hook. Yarn over hook and draw it through loop of slipknot. Repeat, drawing yarn through the last loop formed.

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Spectrum Scarf Design by Eunny Jang

FINISHED SIZE: 8" wide and 64" long, after blocking. YARN: Alpaca with a Twist Fino (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk; 875 yd [800 m]/100 g): #0093 tamarind (A), #2001 royal velvet (B), and #0201 champagne (C), 1 skein each.

NEEDLES: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS: Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE: 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking.

Ann Swanson SKILL LEVEL: Easy

publishers of Interweave Knits magazine . . . join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com *P1, yo, k2tog; rep from * to end. Rep this row for patt.

1 strand A, 3 strands B With 4 strands of A held tog, use the knit- 4 strands B ted method (see below) to CO 27 sts. Knit 3 strands B, 1 strand C 6 rows. K3, work in one-row lace 2 strands B, 2 strands C (see Stitch Guide) to last 3 sts, k3. Work 1 strand B, 3 strands C 13 more rows in lace patt, keeping ﬁrst and 4 strands C last 3 sts in garter st. Break off one strand Cont with C, knit 6 rows. BO all sts of A and join one strand of B (3 strands loosely. Weave in ends but do not trim. A, 1 strand B). Cont in patt and swap one Wet-block scarf to desired dimensions; strand every 28th row as foll: trim ends when completely dry. 2 strands A, 2 strands B

Place slipknot on left needle if there are no established stitches. *With right needle, knit into first stitch (or slipknot) on left needle eldeen tfel otno hctits wen ecalp dna )1 erugiF( erugiF( )1 dna ecalp wen hctits otno tfel eldeen otni gnittink syawla ,* morf taepeR .)2 erugiF( erugiF( .)2 taepeR morf ,* syawla gnittink otni Figure 1 Figure 2 last stitch made.

8" wide and 64" long, after blocking. Alpaca with a Twist Fino (70% baby alpaca, 30% silk; 875 yd [800 m]/ 100 g): #0093 tamarind (A), #2001 royal velvet (B), and #0201 champagne (C), 1 skein each. Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Markers (m); tapestry needle. 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking. RISK-FREE TRIAL OFFER Discover knitwear designs that will capture your imagination. From cover to cover, Interweave Knits magazine gives you great projects,from the beginner to the advanced.Every issue is packed full ofcaptivating smart designs,step-by- step instructions,easy-to- understand illustrations,plus well-written,lively articles sure to inspire. Take advantage of this special risk-free offer today! interweave.com/go/kdiwk #225 Firmaments Lace Shawl Sl2-k1-p2sso: Slip 2 st knitwise to right-hand needle, knit 1 Designed by Bonnie Sennott st, pass the 2 slipped st over Ssk: Slip 2 st knitwise to right-hand needle, knit the 2 st together Yo: Yarn over S: Slip st as if to purl, with yarn in front Inc rnd: *Yo, k1; rep from*—number of sts doubled. Shawl: Begin on dpns; change to progressively longer circulars when there are a comfortable number of stitches on the needles. Cast on 9 sts and distribute evenly over 3 dpn. Place marker for beginning of round and join, being careful not to twist sts. Knit 1 rnd. 1st inc rnd: Work inc rnd—18 sts. K 3 rnds. 2nd inc rnd: Work inc rnd—36 sts. K 6 rnds. 3rd inc rnd: Work inc rnd—72 sts. K 12 rnds. 4th inc rnd: Work inc rnd—144 sts. K 5 rnds. Begin Chart A (Emily’s Diamonds): Rnd 1 Work 12-st rep 12 times. Continue to work Chart A through rnd 15. K 4 rnds. 5th inc rnd: Work inc rnd—288 sts. Knit 3 rnds. Begin Chart B (Starlight Lace): Before beginning, note instructions for shifting markers in this section. Rnd 1 Work 6-st rep 48 times. Continue to work Chart B through rnd 16. Emily’s Firmaments Shawl is a circular lace shawl Work rnds 1-16 once more, then work rnds 1-9. constructed using Elizabeth Zimmerman’s Pi Shawl shaping.1 Knit 4 rnds. It was inspired by this poem by the American poet Emily 6th inc rnd: Work inc rnd—576 sts. Dickinson (1830–1886): K 2 rnds. Perhaps I asked too large – Begin Chart C (Elongated Fountain Lace): I take – no less than skies – Rnd 1 Work 18-st rep 32 times. Continue to work Chart C 9 For Earths, grow thick as times, then work rnd 1 once more. Berries, in my native town – K 3 rnds. Work Edging (see edging instructions). My Basket holds – just – Firmaments – Those – dangle easy – on my arm, Chart A (Emily’s Diamonds) multiple of 12 sts But smaller bundles – Cram. Rnd 1: *K3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k4; rep from * -Emily Dickinson (1830-1886) Rnd 2 and all even rnds: Knit Rnd 3: *K2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3; rep from * Finished Size: Rnd 5: *K1, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl-k2tog-psso, yo, k1, yo, ssk, Approx. 56” diameter after blocking k2; rep from * Materials: Rnd 7: *K1, yo, ssk, k1, ktbl, k1, ktbl, k1, k2tog, yo, k2; rep 1 cone Valley Yarns 2/14 Alpaca Silk 80% alpaca, 20% silk, from * 1736 yards per cone. Color 16, French Blue Rnd 9: *K1, ktbl, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, ktbl, k2; rep from * Size 3 (3.25 mm) needles in double pointed (dpn) and Rnd 11: *K2, ktbl, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, ktbl, k3; rep from * circular, 16,” 24,” and 29” (41cm, 60cm, and 80cm) long, OR Rnd 13: *K3, ktbl, yo, sl-k2tog-psso, yo, ktbl, k4; rep from * SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE Rnd 15: *K4, ktbl, k1, ktbl, k5; rep from * Stitch markers Gauge: approx. 22 sts = 4” (10cm) in st st after blocking Abbreviations: K: Knit Ktbl: Knit through the back of loop K2tog: Knit 2 st together K3tog: Knit 3 st together Sl-k2tog-psso: Slip 1 st knitwise to right-hand needle, knit 2 st together, pass the slipped st over

1 More information about Zimmerman’s Pi Shawl can be found in Martha Waterman, Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls, and Nancy J. Thomas, ed., The Best of Knitter’s Magazine: Shawls and Scarves. Valley Yarns ©2008 Chart B (Starlight Lace) multiple of 6 sts Rnd 7: *K2, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k1, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k2, sl- Rnd 1: *Ssk, k1, yo, ssk, ktbl, yo; rep from * Note: When k2tog-psso; rep from * working rnd 1 the 2nd and 3rd times, markers used to set off Rnd 9: *k1, yo, k4, yo, k2tog, k1, ssk, yo, k4, yo, k1, sl-k2tog- reps will be shifted 1 st right throughout rnd. psso; rep from * Rnd 2 and all even rnds: Knit Rnd 3: *K2tog, yo, ktbl, yo, ssk, ktbl; rep from * Edging: Rnd 5: Remove marker, k1, replace marker, *yo, sl2-k1-p2sso, The garter-stitch edging is worked back and forth, yo, sl-k2tog-psso; rep from * (St count decreases to 4 st per clockwise, around the edge of the shawl. RS (odd- rep.) Note: Markers used to set off reps will be shifted 1 st numbered) rows are knit from the shawl outward; WS left throughout rnd 5. (even-numbered) rows are knit from the outside toward the Rnd 7: *Ktbl, yo, k1, yo, ktbl, k1; rep from * (St count is shawl and the last st is always knit tog with 1 st from the restored to 6 st per rep.) shawl needle. Consequently, there are 2 rows of edging for Rnd 8: Knit (as for all even rnds); on last 6-st rep, knit to last every 1 shawl st. st before beginning marker, sl st to right needle, remove Place point protector on left-hand shawl needle. Using right marker, sl st back to left needle, replace marker; marker shawl needle, cast on 11 st using scrap yarn and provisional shifted 1 st right. cast on; turn. Work edging set-up row using a spare dpn. Rnd 9: *Ssk, ktbl, yo, ssk, k1, yo; rep from * Note: Markers used to set off reps will be shifted 1 st right throughout rnd. Begin Chart D (Diamond Edging): Rnd 11: *Yo, ssk, ktbl, k2tog, yo, ktbl; rep from * Using shawl needle and dpn, work 12-row pattern 95 times, Rnd 13: Same as rnd 5 then work rows 1-11 once more (96 reps total). Carefully Rnd 15: *Yo, ktbl, k1, ktbl, yo, k1; rep from * (St count is remove scrap yarn from provisional cast on and place live st restored to 6 st per rep.) on dpn. Graft beginning and ending st. Rnd 16: Same as rnd 8 Edging set-up row: K2, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, k last st tog with 1 st from shawl needle. Turn.

Chart D (Diamond Edging) stitch count varies Row 1: K2, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k2. Turn. Row 2: Slip first st with yarn in front, as if to purl. Move yarn to back. K1, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k2, k last st tog with 1 st from shawl needle. Turn. Row 3: K1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k5, yo, k2. Row 4: Slip first st with yarn in front, as if to purl. Move yarn to back. K1, p1, k5, p1, k1, p1, k1, k last st tog with 1 st from shawl needle. Row 5: K3, yo, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, k1. Row 6: Slip first st with yarn in front, as if to purl. Move yarn to back. K1, p1, k3, p1, k1, p1, k2, k last st tog with 1 st from shawl needle. Row 7: K4, yo, k2tog, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, k1. Row 8: Slip first st with yarn in front, as if to purl. Move yarn to back. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, k last st tog with 1 st from shawl needle. Chart C (Elongated Fountain Lace) multiple of 18 sts Row 9: K5, yo, k3tog, yo, k2tog, k1. Rnd 1: *Yo, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, sl-k2tog-psso, yo, k1, yo, ssk, Row 10: Slip first st with yarn in front, as if to purl. Move k3, yo, sl-k2tog-pss; rep from * yarn to back. K1, p1, k1, p1, k4, k last st tog with 1 st from Rnd 2 and all even rnds: Remove beginning marker, k1, shawl needle. replace marker, knit to end of round. Markers used to set off Row 11: k3, k2tog, yo, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, k2. pattern reps are moved 1 st left throughout rnd. Row 12: Slip first st with yarn in front, as if to purl. Move Rnd 3: *K4, yo, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, yo, k4, sl-k2tog-psso; yarn to back. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k3, k last st tog with 1 st rep from * from shawl needle. Rnd 5: *K3, yo, k2, yo, k2tog, k1, ssk, yo, k2, yo, k3, sl-k2tog- psso; rep from *

Finishing: Weave in ends and block to desired measurements.

Valley Yarns ©2008 Kid Slique Striped Scarf Designed by Laura Bryant©2008 Our vertically striped scarf requires special casting on and binding off so that the edges of the scarf lay as nicely as the body of the scarf. The big key is to keep both edges nice and loose. For casting on, either cast on over two needles or use a very much larger needle as specified below. For binding off, again either use a very much larger needle and make certain that when you create each stitch, the fabric is pushed down onto the full size of the needle. It is very easy to work on the tips, and that leads to edges that are too tight. Also, as you work concentrate on keeping each stitch nice and loose; don’t pull tight.

One size approx 60” x 6”

Gauge: In garter stitch on smaller needle, 10 sts = 4”

It takes approx 200” to work a row. You can use the color changes within the yarn to judge how much is left. Binding off takes approximately 25% more.

Both samples clearly show how important it is that the edges are as elastic as the knitting itself. Too-tight edges will pull up on the sides, and won’t spread nicely around the neck.

Lengthwise stripes are a great way to use up odd skeins of yarn, and to indulge the artist in you!

One Size: approx 6” x 66” exclusive of fringe

Gauge: in garter stitch on # 10 needle, 14 sts & 28 rows = 4”

Fringed Scarf: With A and larger needle, CO 200 sts. Change to smaller needle and knit every row, alternating 2 rows A, 2 rows B, 2 rows C, following directions below for fringe.

Pattern for personal use only. Not to be copied or sold in any form. www.prismyarn.com

Stella Circular Shawl Kristin Omdahl Originally published in Wrapped in Crochet (Interweave, 2008)

Copyright Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. Stella Circular Shawl originally published in Wrapped in Crochet (Interweave, 2008). ©Interweave Press LLC. Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved. publishers of Interweave Crochet magazine…join the online knitting community at KnittingDaily.com Visit the online store at shop.interweave.com/knitting for more great patterns! page CIRCULAR SHAWL

materials YARN: Worsted weight (#4 Medium), 1,300 yd (1,188.7 m). Shown: Blue Sky Alpacas, Suri Merino (60% baby suri alpaca, 40% merino wool; 164 yd [150 m]/3.5 oz [100 g]): #423 twilight, 8 skeins. notions Tapestry needle Blocking pins hook H/8 (5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. gauge 14 sts and 16 rows = 4" (10 cm) in sc. shawl showcases a beautiful swirling star motif with a picot edging reminiscent of ﬂower ﬁnished size petals. It can be worn folded in half for a 64" (162.5 cm) in diameter. warm daytime shawl, or it can be worn more dramatically with one third folded over for a shawl collar, allowing the star motif to drape across the back. You can even wear it long, so that the length hangs all the way down your back to create some drama for a night out. Finish it by securing the fronts with a favorite shawl pin or brooch.

Stella Circular Shawl • Page 2 • More great projects available at knittingdailytv.com Originally published in Wrapped in Crochet, (Interweave, 2008). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved Diagram A

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NOTES Stitch Key motif can be memorized = chain (ch) = slip stitch (sl st) Rounds 1–30 the two-row-repeat lace = single crochet (sc) section is worked without increasing in the stitch = double crochet (dc) pattern. All the increases are concentrated within the first row. = treble crochet (tr) Diagram B ruffled for the first few inches after Row 40, but as = double treble crochet (dtr) the shawl grows larger, the 40 ruffles will relax and lay flat. 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 RoundsROUNDS 30–40 30–40 31 30

Stella Circular Shawl • Page 3 • More great projects available at knittingdailytv.com Originally published in Wrapped in Crochet, (Interweave, 2008). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved Diagram C

Edging

42 REPEAT

40 RoundsROUNDS 40–5740-57

wrap See Diagram A at left for assistance. Ch 8, join with sl st to form ring. RND 1: Ch 1, work 16 sc in ring, sl st in first sc at beg of rnd to join. RND 2: Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next sc; rep from * around, ending ch 5, sl st in first sc to join—8 ch 5-sps. RND 3: Ch 1, sc in first sc, *work 2 sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 4, sc in next sc; rep from * around, ending ch 4, sl st in first sc to join—8 sections of 3 sc bet ch-4 sps. RND 4: Ch 1, sk first sc, *sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk first sc of next 3 sc; rep from * around, ending ch 4, sl st in first sc to join—4 sc bet ch-4 sps. RNDS 5–30: Ch 1, sk first sc, *sc in each sc to next ch-4 sp, 2 sc in ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk first sc of next sc section; rep from * around, ending ch 4, sl st in first sc to join—30 sc bet ch-4 sps on last round.

Stella Circular Shawl • Page 4 • More great projects available at knittingdailytv.com Originally published in Wrapped in Crochet, (Interweave, 2008). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved Note: See Diagram B on p. 3 for assistance with instructions below. RND 31: Ch 1, sk first sc, *sc in each of next 27 sc, sk next 2 sc, ch 4, sc in next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sk first sc of next section; rep from * around, ending ch 4, sl st in first sc to join—27 sc bet ch-4 sps. RND 32: Ch 1, sk first sc, *sc in each of next 24 sc, sk next 2 sc, [ch 5, sc in next ch-4 sp] twice, ch 5, sk first sc of next section; rep from * around, ending ch 5, sl st in first sc to join—24 sc in each section. RNDS 33–39: Cont in est patt, dec each sc section by 3 sc and adding 1 more ch-5 sp between sections on each rnd—3 sc in each section. RND 40: Ch 1, sk first sc, sc in next sc, *[ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp] 10 times, ch 5, sc in second sc of next 3-sc section; rep from * around, ending ch 5, sl st in first sc to join. Note: On next rnd, we are doubling the amount of stitches from the prev rnd. This will allow the remainder of the shawl to be worked without inc. See Diagram C on p. 83 for assistance. RND 41: Ch 8 (counts as dc and ch 5), *dc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, dc in next sc, ch 5; rep from * around, ending ch 5, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-8. RND 42: Sl st to center of first ch-5 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp; rep from * around, ending ch 5, sl st in first sc to join. RND 43: Sl st to center of first ch-5 sp, ch 8 (counts as dc and ch 5), *dc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5; rep from * around, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-8. RNDS 44–57: Rep Rnds 42 and 43 seven more times.

Stella Circular Shawl • Page 5 • More great projects available at knittingdailytv.com Originally published in Wrapped in Crochet, (Interweave, 2008). ©Interweave Press, LLC Not to be reprinted. All rights reserved EDGING FINISHING See Diagram C on p. 4 for assistance. Handwash. Place a pin in the center of the shawl Sl st into ﬁrst ch-5 sp, ch 1, work (sc, hdc, dc, tr, and one pin in the picot center of every petal dtr, ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from hook (picot made), around the perimeter of the shawl for a perfectly dtr, tr, dc, hdc, sc) into each ch-5 sp around, sl blocked edging. Allow to dry. st into ﬁrst sc at beg of rnd to join. Fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

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