Love of Knitting - Fall 2016

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Projects, tips & techniques for every knitter

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Fall 2016

Projects, tips & techniques for every knitter

PROJECTS Forest Path

Great Outdoors

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40 OXO Pullover

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Embossed Leaves Pullover Rebecca Blair Leaf & Seed Hat Lana Jois Autumn Leaves Cardigan Kristen TenDyke Leafy Path Pullover Melissa Leapman

Crisp Weather 24 Clear Skies Wrap 27 30 32 34 36

Melissa Leapman Quick Finish Jacket Alexis Di Gregorio Parallelogram Wrap Lorna Miser Evelyn Cowl Laura Reinbach Crestwood Socks Dana Gervais Orbit Pullover Joan Forgione

Jessie McKitrick

44 Chevrons & Stripes Cowl Marly Bird

46 Hoot Sweet Hat & Mitts Triona Murphy

50 Wishbone Sweater Allison Jane

56 Byzantine Tiles Socks Mone Dräger

Hearth & Home 60 Day of the Dead Cowl Tanis Gray

62 Garter Cable Pillows Kristen TenDyke

64 Apricot Shawl 72 74

Laura Reinbach Curving Cables Swatch-Cloth Lorna Miser Circus Train Passenger Car Megan Kreiner

FEATURE 68 Yarn Substition from Basic to Advanced Carol J. Sulcoski

DEPARTMENTS 2 4 6 78 80

Editor’s Letter Bookshelf Fun Finds Basic Knitting Instructions Trendspotting Melissa Leapman

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EDITOR’S LETTER sss Autumn has always been my favorite season of the year. In childhood, it meant going back to school (yes, I was that kid who liked school), visiting the local cider mill for freshly pressed cider and hot doughnuts, and eventually escaping the heat and humidity of Michigan summers. Those thrills have never gone away. In fact, during the eight years I lived in Southern California, the fall months always disappointed because the weather didn’t change! And by that point in my life, I had discovered knitting and handspinning, so the constant warmth didn’t provide many opportunities to cuddle up in a big wool sweater. That’s what fall means to me now: serious knitting time with my best-loved yarns and types of projects. So join me on a fall knitting adventure filled with wonderful designs. Walk down a knitted Forest Path where leaves “grow” from cables and lace. Garments and accessories in Crisp Weather will fit in at the office or the playground with their casual sophistication—elegant lines, beautiful colors, and delightful details make these designs stand out. The Great Outdoors story celebrates bright sunshine on a chilly day when you’ll want extra layers for warmth. Then return to the place you love best with Hearth & Home, a collection of accessories and decorative items that say, “aaaah, I’m back.” Grab your needles and raise a mug of apple cider to celebrate fall with me! I’m happy to eat a doughnut on your behalf, too.

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Thank You A special heartfelt thank you to our hosts for the photo shoot, who catered to our every whim! Sylvan Dale Ranch in Loveland (www .sylvandale.com) shared their wonderful horse Shadow and spectacular mountain scenery. The Farm at Lee Martinez Park in Fort Collins (www .fcgov.com/recreation/thefarm.php) let us experience farm life in the middle of a city.

Did you catch the premiere patterns for this issue? Preview and buy them at the Interweave store.

PREMIERE PATTERNS

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Ventoux Pullover by Jean Clement, available for purchase at http://bit.ly/ventoux-pullover. Maple Leaf Cowl by Anne Podlesak, available for purchase at http://bit.ly/maple-leaf-cowl. Goblet Cardigan by Kristen TenDyke, available for purchase at http://bit.ly/goblet-cardigan.


Editorial Offices: Love of Knitting, 4868 Innovation Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525-5576. Email: [email protected]. Please send all editorial material, advertising material, photos, and correspondence to Love of Knitting, 4868 Innovation Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80525 or [email protected]. To subscribe or to change the address of your current subscription: Subscriber Services, Love of Knitting Phone: (866) 436-2465, International: (386) 597-4387 Email: [email protected] Entire contents ©2016 by F+W Media, Inc. The contents of this magazine may not be used in any form or reproduced in any media without written consent of the publisher. Projects made with patterns from Love of Knitting may not be sold or used for commercial purposes without permission from the project designer. Submissions: We welcome the submission of designs and photos of projects, but we cannot assume responsibility for material or return it without a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We reserve the right to publish all project photos received by us, in all media. All letters written to the editor either by mail or email become the property of Love of Knitting magazine and are subject to publication. Letters may be edited for space or clarity. Retailers: If you are interested in carrying this magazine in your store, please contact us: Toll Free: (800) 289-0963, Email: [email protected] Printed in the USA. Love of Knitting (ISSN 2165-848X), issue 30, is published 4 times a year in Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter by F+W Media, Inc. 90 Sherman Street, Cambride MA 02140-3264, USA. Periodical postage prices paid at Boston, MA and additional mailing offices. Subscription rates for the United States and possessions. $24.99 for one year (4 issues). Subscribers in Canada, add $6.00 per year to your subscription cost (includes postage GST), International add $12.00 per year to your subscription cost. Prepaid payment in US funds only. Major credit cards accepted. Allow 6 weeks for delivery. POSTMASTER Send address changes to Love of Knitting, PO Box 420235, Palm Coast, FL 32142-0235. Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to 2835 Kew Drive, Windsor, ON CANADA N8T 3B7.


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BY HANNAH BAKER

Books to inspire every knitter! 3 Skeins or Less: Modern Baby Knits BY TANIS GRAY Knit the cutest baby knits with small amounts of yarn! Whether you’re whipping up something special for your own little one or need an easy gift for a baby shower, 3 Skeins or Less: Modern Baby Knits is packed with adorable options to knit for your smallest recipients. With designs for both girls and boys in a range of sizes from newborn to toddler, knitted in chic neutrals and fresh, modern brights, this collection has something for everyone. Create a chic kimono-style sweater for a budding fashionista or an adorable striped romper for a bouncing baby boy. A cozy colorwork beanie, a handmade toy, or a cabled nursery blanket makes the perfect gender-neutral, welcome-home gift for any new bundle of joy. Interweave, a division of F+W, a Content + eCommerce Company, 2016, 128 pages, $22.99, www.bit.ly/ModernBabyKnits

Knitlandia: A Knitter Sees the World BY CLARA PARKES One of the most beloved writers of the knitting world, Clara Parkes, enthralls us once again with her latest collection of personal essays in Knitlandia. Parkes takes the reader with her around the world— New Mexico to Iceland, Maryland to Scotland, and beyond—with anecdotes from her knitting and writing travels. A great read for the knitter and nonknitter alike, this best-seller is sure to become a classic. STC Craft, Abrams, 2016, 160 pages, $19.95, www.abramsbooks.com

Great Knit Sweaters for Guys Big and Small BY ANDREA SANCHEZ Knitter and knitwear designer Andrea Sanchez brings us twelve spectacular patterns for the guys in our lives. Each sweater pattern is written in many sizes, from a child’s size 2 to a men’s XXL. The sweaters range from simple to more complicated, with some all in one color, knitted in mostly stockinette stitch, and others that feature cables or colorwork. Whatever the styles of the men in your life, you are sure to find something here they’ll all like! Stackpole Books, 2016, 80 pages, $16.00, www.bit.ly/KnittinLittle

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KNITTER’S PRIDE Inspired by Paris, this limited-edition needle set from Knitter’s Pride includes nine needle sizes, U.S. 4–11 (3.5–8.0 mm). The needles are made from wood and have brass tips for smooth and quick knitting. The set also includes cords that will create a 24" (60 cm), 32" (80 cm), or 40" (100 cm) circular needle. Eight end caps, four cord keys, and a set of cord connectors make this set absolutely complete for knitters, no matter what type of projects they prefer. All the odds and ends fit into a small, pretty zipper pouch. Retail price: $109.99 www.knitterspride.com

Knitting Row Counter a BY COCOKNITS This magnetic row counter is the perfect addition to your Knitter’s Keep toolkit (see Fun Finds, Love of Knitting Spring 2016). You can place it next to your knitting like a traditional counter or set it on the magnetic square of the Knitter’s Keep bracelet, where it will stay secured to your wrist. Click the top button to progress to the next number as you knit your rows (up to ninety-nine) or manually adjust either circular wheel. A lock on the bottom of the counter will hold your place while the counter is in your bag and not in use, which is a great relief. Retail price: $15.00 www.store.cocoknits.com

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Embossed Leaves Pullover KKKK Skill Level

You’ll wear this pullover again and again, thanks to its striking leaf motifs and comfortable fit. It works up quickly with seamless construction.

Designed by Rebecca Blair

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Yarn Weight

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Finished Size 36 (41¾,

46¼, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 41¾"; modeled with 3¾" of positive ease. Yarn Brooklyn Tweed Shelter (100% American wool; 140 yd [128 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): button jar, 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable

needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds

= 4" in rev St st on larger needles. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Note • This pullover is worked in the round from the neck to the bottom of the yoke, then is divided and the body and sleeves are worked separately in rounds.

0 (1, 2, 3) rnd(s). Shape yoke: Note: Change to larger 32" cir needle when necessary. Size 36" only: Next rnd *P9, M1P; rep from * to end—100 sts. Size 41¾" only: Next rnd *P1, M1P, p3, M1P, p2, M1P, p3, M1P, p1; rep from * to end—140 sts. Size 46¼" only: Next rnd P1, [M1P, p3] 5 times, [M1P, p2] 39 times, [M1P, p3] 5 times, M1P, p1—160 sts. Size 52" only: Next rnd [M1P, p2] 20 times, [M1P, p1] 29 times, [M1P, p2] 20 times, M1P, p1—180 sts. All sizes: Purl 0 (1, 2, 3) rnd(s). Next rnd *P0 (2, 3, 4), pm, work Row 1 of Embossed Leaf chart over 10 sts (inc’ing to 12 sts), pm, p0 (2, 3, 4); rep from * 9 more times—120 (160, 180, 200) sts. Cont through Rnd 20 of chart, inc’ing as indicated on Rnds 5, 9, 13, and 17, and dec’ing as indicated on Rnd 20—180 (220, 240, 260) sts. Remove all m except beg-of-rnd m. Set-up rnd Remove beg-of-rnd m, p9 (11, 12, 13), pm for new beg of rnd. Next rnd *P4 (6, 7, 8), pm, work Row 1 of Embossed

Yoke Neckband: Using smaller 16" cir needle and the tubular method, CO 90 (100, 110, 110) sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work in k1, p1 rib for 8 rnds. Change to larger 16" cir needle. Purl 1 rnd. Shape back using short-rows as foll: Short-row 1 (RS) P13 (15, 17, 17) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) K26 (30, 34, 34), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 3 Purl to wrapped st, work wrap tog with wrapped st, p2, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Knit to wrapped st, work wrap tog with wrapped st, k2, wrap next st, turn. Next 2 rnds Purl to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Purl www.knittingdaily.com

Leaf chart over 10 sts (inc’ing to 12 sts), pm, p4 (6, 7, 8); rep from * 9 more times—200 (240, 260, 280) sts. Cont through Rnd 20 of chart, inc’ing as indicated on Rnds 5, 9, 13, and 17, and dec’ing as indicated on Rnd 20—260 (300, 320, 340) sts. Remove all m except beg-of-rnd m. Set-up rnd Purl to last 13 (15, 16, 17) sts, pm for new beg of rnd. Note: Remove old beg-of-rnd m when you come to it on foll rnd. Size 36" only: Inc rnd *P26, M1P; rep from * to end—270 sts. Size 46¼" only: Purl 3 rnds. Size 52" only: Inc rnd *P34, M1P; rep from * to end—350 sts. Purl 4 rnds. All sizes: Divide for body and sleeves: Next rnd P37 (43, 47, 53) right back sts, place 61 (63, 65, 69) sts on holder for right sleeve, using the backwardloop method, CO 7 (7, 9, 11) underarm sts, p74 (87, 95, 106) front sts, place 61 (63, 65, 69) sts on holder for left sleeve, CO 7 (7, 9, 11) underarm sts, purl to end—162 (188, 208, 234) sts rem. Set-up rnd Remove beg-of-rnd m, p41 (47, 52, 59), replace beg-of-rnd m.

16¼ (18¼, 20, 20)" ¾" 15 (15½, 16½, 17¾)"

9¼ (9½, 10¼, 11)"

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Body Work in rev St st until piece measures 15 (15½, 16, 17)" from underarm. Change to smaller 32" cir needle. Work k1, p1 rib for 12 rnds. Using the tubular method, BO all sts.

Sleeves Place 61 (63, 65, 69) held sleeve sts on larger dpn and, with RS facing, rejoin yarn. Next rnd Purl to end, pick up and knit 4 (4, 5, 6) sts, pm for beg of rnd, pick up and knit 5 (5, 6, 7) sts—70 (72, 76, 82) sts. Purl 1 rnd. Dec rnd P4 (4, 5, 6), p2tog tbl, purl to last 5 (5, 6, 7) sts, p2tog, purl to end—68 (70, 74, 80) sts rem. Cont in rev St st until piece measures 1½" from underarm.

Dec rnd P1, p2tog tbl, purl to last 3 sts, p2tog, p1—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every 6 (6, 5, 5)th rnd 13 (13, 14, 16) more times—40 (42, 44, 46) sts rem. Work even until piece measures 17" from underarm. Change to smaller dpn. Work k1, p1 rib for 12 rnds. Using the tubular method, BO all sts.

Finishing Weave in ends. Block to measurements.s

Embossed Leaf 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 10 sts to 20 sts to 18 sts

knit purl yo k2tog ssk (k1, yo, k1) in same st M1P sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso—2 sts dec’d no stitch sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k1, p1 from cn sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, p1, k1 from cn

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Rnd 2 *P1, k1; rep from * to end. Rep Rnds 1 and 2 for patt. Sk2p: Sl 1 kwise, k2tog, pass slipped st over—2 sts dec’d.

HAT With smaller cir needle, CO 84 (96) sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Next rnd K1, p3, *k3, p3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Cont in rib patt for 1". Change to larger cir needle. Next rnd [K1, p1] 2 times, k3, *[p1, k1] 4 times, p1, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, [p1, k1] 2 times, p1. Work Rnds 1–22 of Leaf chart. Work Seed st (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 5" from CO, ending with Rnd 1 of patt. Shape crown: Work Rnds 1–18 of Crown chart, changing to dpn when necessary—28 (32) sts rem. Next rnd Remove m, k1, *k1, sk2p (see Stitch Guide); rep from * to end—14 (16) sts rem. Break yarn and draw tail through rem sts. Pull tight to gather sts and fasten off on WS.

Finishing Yarn Weight

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Finished Size 19 (21½)" brim

circumference and 8½" tall. Hat shown measures 19". Yarn Brown Sheep Yarns

Lanaloft Worsted Weight (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): cottage white, 1 (2) skein(s).

Weave in ends. Block to measurements.s

Note • This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Stitch Guide Seed Stitch: (even number of sts) Rnd 1 *K1, p1; rep from * to end.

Leaf

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle. Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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FOREST PATH

Autumn Leaves Cardigan KKKK Skill Level

Flattering lines and eye-catching motifs on the lower front make this cardigan stand out from the crowd. Plus you’ll use an ingenious method to knit seamless sleeves from the armhole down.

Designed by Kristen TenDyke Yarn Weight

5

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 50, 54, 58)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 42", modeled with 4" of positive ease. Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% Peruvian wool; 478 yd [437 m]/8¾ oz [250 g]): #4008 carmine heather, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins. Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7

(4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in

St st on larger needles. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

6 (6¾, 7, 7, 7¼, 7½, 7¾)" 1¾"

3 (3¼, 3½, 3¾, 3¾, 4¼, 4¼)" 4½ (4½, 4¾, 5, 5½, 5¾, 6)"

1" 18½" 7¼ (7½, 8, 8½, 8¾, 9, 9½)"

body

18"

8 (8, 8½, 8½, 9, 9, 9¼)" 13 (13¾, 14¾, 15½, 16½, 17¼, 18¼)" 23¾ (27, 31, 34¾, 38½, 42¼, 46)"

28¼ (31½, 35¼, 39, 43, 46¾, 50½)"

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even in St st until piece measures 18" from CO, ending with a WS row. Divide for fronts and back: Next row (RS) Knit to 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sts before side m, place sts just worked on holder for right front, BO 10 (12, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20) sts for underarm, removing m, knit to 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sts before side m, place sts just worked on holder for back, BO 10 (12, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20) sts for underarm, removing m, knit to end—20 (22, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38) sts rem for left front.

Left Front

Notes • The body of this cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the lower edge to the underarm, then the upper fronts and back are worked separately. Stitches for the sleeves are picked up around the armhole and the sleeves are worked from the top down in the round with short-rows to shape the sleeve cap. • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Stitch Guide Welt Pattern in rows: Row 1 (RS) Purl. Rows 2 and 3 Knit. Row 4 (WS) Purl. Rep Rows 1–4 for patt.

Welt Pattern in rnds: Rnds 1 and 2 Purl. Rnds 3 and 4 Knit. Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.

Body With smaller cir needle, CO 127 (142, 159, 176, 193,

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210, 227) sts. Do not join. Work Rows 1–4 of Welt patt (see Stitch Guide) 2 times, then work Rows 1 and 2 once more. Change to larger cir needle. Work in St st for 8 rows, ending with a WS row. Set-up row (RS) Work 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts in St st, place marker (pm) for leaf panel, work Right Leaf chart over 17 sts, pm for leaf panel, work 4 (6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26) sts in St st, pm for side, work 77 (86, 95, 104, 113, 122, 131) sts in St st, pm for side, work 4 (6, 10, 14, 18, 22, 26) sts in St st, pm for leaf panel, work Left Leaf chart over 17 sts, pm for leaf panel, work in St st to end. Cont in patt as established until piece measures 3" from CO, ending with a WS row. Shape waist: Note: When charts are complete, beg working all sts in St st and remove leaf panel m. Dec row (RS) *Work to 4 sts before side m, ssk, k2, sl m, k2, k2tog; rep from * once more, work to end—4 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every 10th row 4 more times—107 (122, 139, 156, 173, 190, 207) sts rem. Work 9 rows even. Inc row (RS) *Knit to 2 sts before side m, RLI, k2, sl m, k2, LLI; rep from * once more, knit to end—4 sts inc’d. Rep Inc row every 8th row 4 more times—127 (142, 159, 176, 193, 210, 227) sts. Work

Purl 1 WS row. Shape armhole: Dec row (RS) K1, k2tog, knit to end—1 st dec’d. Rep Dec row every other row 5 (6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18) more times—14 (15, 16, 17, 17, 19, 19) sts rem. Work until armhole measures 7¼ (7½, 8, 8½, 8¾, 9, 9½)", ending with a RS row. Shape shoulder using short-rows: Short-row 1 (WS) P10 (11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 14), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 and all RS shortrows Knit to end. Short-row 3 P7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 5 P3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 6 Knit to end. Next row (WS) Purl to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Place sts on holder. Break yarn.

Back Return 67 (74, 83, 90, 97, 104, 111) held back sts to larger cir needle and, with WS facing, rejoin yarn. Purl 1 WS row. Shape armholes: Dec row (RS) K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every other row 5 (6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18) more times—55 (60, 63, 66, 67, 72, 73) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 6¼ (6½ , 7, 7½ , 7¾, 8, 8½ )", ending with a WS row. Shape neck: Next row (RS) K18 (19, 20, 21, 21, 23, 23), join 2nd ball of yarn, BO 19 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) sts, knit to end—18 (19, 20, 21, 21, 23, 23) sts rem for each shoulder. Note: Both sides of neck shaping are worked simultaneously, each with its own www.knittingdaily.com

ball of yarn; a semicolon between pattern instructions separates the two sides. Dec row (WS) Purl to 3 sts before neck edge, p2tog, p1; on other side, p1, ssp, purl to end—1 st dec’d each side. Dec row (RS) Knit to 3 sts before neck edge, ssk, k1; on other side, k1, k2tog, knit to end—1 st dec’d each side. Rep Dec row on WS once more—15 (16, 17, 18, 18, 20, 20) sts rem for each side. Shape shoulders using short-rows: Short-row 1 (RS) Knit to 3 sts before neck edge, ssk, k1; on other side, k1, k2tog, k8 (9, 10, 11, 11, 12, 12), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) Purl to neck edge; on other side, p10 (11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 14), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 3 Knit to neck edge; on other side, k7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Purl to neck edge; on other side, p7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 5 Knit to neck edge; on other side, k3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 6 Purl to neck edge; on other side, p3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5), wrap next st, turn. Next row (RS) Knit to neck edge; on other side, knit to end, working wraps tog with wrapped k on RS, p on WS 28

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Right Front Return 20 (22, 26, 29, 32, 35, 38) held right front sts to larger cir needle, with WS facing, rejoin yarn. Purl 1 WS row. Shape armhole: Dec row (RS) Knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1—1 st dec’d. Rep Dec row every other row 5 (6, 9, 11, 14, 15, 18) more times—14 (15, 16, 17, 17, 19, 19) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 7¼ (7½, 8, 8½, 8¾, 9, 9½)", ending with a WS row. Shape shoulder using short-rows: Short-row 1 (RS) K10 (11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 14), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 and all WS shortrows Purl to end. Short-row 3 K7 (7, 8, 8, 8, 9, 9), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 5 K3 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 6 Purl to end. Next row (RS) Knit to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Join shoulders using three-needle BO.

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With larger dpn and RS facing, beg at center of underarm, pick up and knit 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sts along underarm, 24 (25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31) sts evenly along selvedge edge of armhole to shoulder seam, pm, pick up and knit 24 (25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31) sts evenly to BO sts, then 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) sts along rem underarm BO sts—58 (62, 66, 70, 74, 78, 82) sts total. Pm and join in the rnd. Shape cap using short-rows: Short-row 1 (RS) Knit to m, remove m, k5, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) P10, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 3 Knit to wrapped st, knit wrap tog with wrapped st, k1, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Purl to wrapped st, purl wrap tog with wrapped st, p1, wrap next st, turn. Rep last 2 short-rows 5 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7, 7) more times. Short-row 5 (RS) Knit to wrapped st, knit wrap tog with wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 6 (WS) Purl to wrapped st, purl wrap tog with wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Rep last 2 short-rows 5 (4, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) more times. Next 2 rnds Knit to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Pm and join in the rnd.

Left Leaf

p on RS, k on WS

k2tog

Sleeves

sts—14 (15, 16, 17, 17, 19, 19) sts rem for each shoulder. Place 14 (15, 16, 17, 17, 19, 19) left shoulder sts on holder and break yarn. Right shoulder: Next row (WS) Purl to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Place 14 (15, 16, 17, 17, 19, 19) right shoulder sts on holder. Break yarn.

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Work even until piece measures 1" from underarm. Dec rnd K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every 8 (6, 6, 5, 5, 4, 4)th rnd 8 (5, 9, 9, 12, 10, 13) more times, then every 10 (8, 8, 7, 7, 6, 6)th rnd 2 (7, 4, 6, 4, 8, 6) times—36 (36, 38, 38, 40, 40, 42) sts rem. Work even until piece measures 17½" from underarm. Change to smaller dpn. Work Rnds 1–4 of Welt patt (see Stitch Guide) 2 times, then work Rnds 1 and 2 of patt once more. BO all sts pwise.

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Finishing Block to measurements. Neckband: With smaller cir needle and RS facing, beg at lower edge of right front, pick up and knit 105 (106, 108, 110, 111, 112, 114) sts evenly along right front to shoulder (about 2 sts for every 3 rows), 8 sts along edge of back neck to BO sts, 19 (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27) sts across back neck BO sts, 8 sts along edge of back neck to shoulder, 105 (106, 108, 110, 111, 112, 114) sts evenly along left front edge—245 (250, 255, 260,

263, 266, 271) sts total. Do not join. Row 1 (WS) Knit. Row 2 (RS) Purl. Row 3 Purl. Row 4 Knit. Rep last 4 rows once more, then work Rows 1 and 2 once. BO all sts kwise on WS. Weave in ends. s


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Leafy Path Pullover KKKK Skill Level

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Spice up a timeless turtleneck with foliage. Leaves made with cable stitches adorn the collar and central panels on the front and back.

Designed by Melissa Leapman


Yarn Weight

3

Finished Size 34 (38½, 43,

45½, 50)" bust circumference. Pullover shown in size 38½"; modeled with 2½" of positive ease. Yarn Plymouth Yarn DK Merino Superwash (100% fine merino superwash wool; 130 yd [119 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1133 cobalt, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) skeins. Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m);

removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows =

4" in Double Seed st on larger needles. 25 sts and 30 rows = 4" in Leafy Path chart on larger needles. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • This pullover is worked back and forth in separate pieces and seamed.

Front

last st, p1. Row 3 Rep Row 2. Row 4 Rep Row 1. Rep Rows 1–4 for patt.

Back With smaller needles, CO 98 (110, 122, 130, 142) sts. Work k1, p1 rib until piece measures 2" from CO, ending with a WS row. Change to larger needles. Work Double Seed st (see Stitch Guide) over 29 (35, 41, 45, 51) sts, place marker (pm), work Row 1 of Leafy Path chart over 40 sts, pm, work Double Seed st to end. Cont in patt as established until piece measures 13" from CO, ending with a WS row. Shape armholes: BO 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows, then BO 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) sts at beg of foll 2 rows—86 (96, 104, 110, 118) sts rem. Dec row Work 1 st in patt, dec 1 st in patt (see Notes), work to last 3 sts, dec 1 st in patt, work last st—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every row 0 (2, 2, 1, 4) more time(s), then every other row 2 (2, 3, 4, 3) times—80 (86, 92, 98, 102) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 7½ (8, 8½, 9, 9½)", ending with a WS row. Shape shoulders: BO 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 6 rows, then BO 4 (7, 7, 7, 6) sts at beg of foll 2 rows—42 sts rem. BO all sts.

• Work decreases in pattern. At the beginning of the row, when you reach the decrease, if the third stitch on the left needle will be purled, then work k2tog; if the third stitch will be knitted, 5½ (6, 6½, then work p2tog. At the end 7, 7½)" of the row, when you reach the decrease, if the last stitch worked was purled, then work ssk; if the last stitch worked was 14" knitted, then work ssp.

Work as for back until armhole measures 6 (6½, 7, 7½, 8)", ending with a WS row—80 (86, 92, 98, 102) sts rem. Shape neck: Work 23 (26, 29, 32, 34) sts, join 2nd ball of yarn, BO 34 sts, work to end—23 (26, 29, 32, 34) sts rem for each shoulder. Note: Both sides of neck shaping are worked simultaneously, each with its own ball of yarn; a semicolon between instructions separates the two sides. BO 2 sts at each neck edge once—21 (24, 27, 30, 32) sts rem each side. Dec row Work to 3 sts before neck edge, dec 1 st in patt, work last st; work first st, dec 1 st in patt, work to end—1 st dec’d each side. Rep Dec row every other row once more—19 (22, 25, 28, 30) sts rem each side. Work even until armhole measures 7½ (8, 8½, 9, 9½)", ending with a WS row. Shape shoulders: BO 5 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 6 rows, then BO 4 (7, 7, 7, 6) sts at beg of foll 2 rows—no sts rem.

Sleeves With smaller needles, CO 55 (55, 57, 57, 59) sts. Next row (RS) *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Work in rib as established until piece measures 2" from CO, ending with a WS row. Change to larger needles. Inc row (RS) K1, M1, work Double Seed st to

6¾" 3½ (4, 4½, 5, 5½)" 2¾" 1"

2½"

7½ (8, 8½, 9, 9½)"

sleeve

12½ (13¾, 14¼, 15½, 16½)" 13"

back & front

Stitch Guide Double Seed Stitch: (odd number of sts)

10 (10, 10¼, 10¼, 10¾)"

17 (19¼, 21½, 22¾, 25)"

Row 1 (RS) *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2 (WS) *P1, k1; rep from * to www.knittingdaily.com


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last st, M1, k1—2 sts inc’d. Working new sts into patt, rep Inc row every 4th row 0 (0, 0, 4, 10) more times, every 6th row 0 (2, 6, 9, 5) times, every 8th row 0 (7, 4, 0, 0) times, every 10th row 4 (0, 0, 0, 0) times, then every 12th row 2 (0, 0, 0, 0) times—69 (75, 79, 85, 91) sts. Work even until piece measures 14" from CO, ending with a WS row. Shape cap: BO 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows—61 (65, 67, 71, 75) sts rem. Dec row (RS) Work 1 st in patt, dec 1 st in patt, work to last 3 sts, dec 1 st in patt, work last st—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every 4th row 0 (0, 1, 1, 1) time, then every other row 16 (18, 18, 20, 22) times—27 sts rem. BO 3 sts at beg of next 4 rows—15 sts rem. BO all sts.

Finishing Weave in ends. Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder seams. Neckband: With larger needles, CO 22 sts. Work Rows 1–18 of Leafy Path chart once, then work Rows 3–18 six more times. BO all sts in patt. Sew CO and BO edges tog. Sew neckband into neck opening, placing seam at center back of neck. Sew sleeves in armholes. Sew sleeve and side seams.s

Leafy Path

k on RS; p on WS p on RS; k on WS

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sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, [knit into the front, back, front, back, front] of next st, p1 from cn

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sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, p1, [knit into the front, back, front, back, front] of st on cn sl 1 st onto cn, hold in back, k3tog, p1 from cn sl 1 st onto cn, hold in front, p1, sssk from cn

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CRISP WEATHER

Clear Skies Wrap KKKK Skill Level

You’ll love the easy stitch pattern that creates a bumpy textured lace. Although it looks complicated, this wrap knits up in a flash.

Designed by Melissa Leapman

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Notes Yarn Weight

3

Finished Size 73½" wide and 15" tall, blocked. Yarn Universal Yarn

Deluxe DK Superwash (100% superwash wool; 284 yd [260 yd]/3½ oz [100 g]): #817 summer sky, 4 balls. Needles Size 6 (4 mm):

29" circular (cir) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Tapestry needle. Gauge 22½ sts and 33 rows

= 4" in lace patt, blocked. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.


• This shawl is worked back and forth in rows. • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Stitch Guide Border Pattern: (odd number of sts) Row 1 (RS) *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Row 2 (WS) *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 3 Work Row 2. Row 4 Work Row 1. Rep Rows 1–4 for patt. S2kp2: Sl 2 sts as if to k2tog, k1, pass 2 sl sts over—2 sts dec’d.


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SHAWL CO 409 sts. Do not join. Work Rows 1–4 of Border patt (see Stitch Guide) 2 times, then work Rows 1 and 2 once more. Row 1 (RS) Work 7 sts in patt, *yo, k1, s2kp2 (see Stitch Guide), k1, yo, k5; rep from * to last 12 sts, yo, k1, s2kp2, k1, yo, work to end.

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Row 2 and all WS Rows Work 7 sts, purl to last 7 sts, work to end. Row 3 Work Row 1. Row 5 Work 7 sts, *k5, yo, k1, s2kp2, k1, yo; rep from * to last 12 sts, k5, work to end. Row 7 Work Row 5. Row 8 Work Row 2. Rep Rows 1–8 until piece measures about 13¾" from CO, ending with

Row 4. Work Rows 1–4 of Border patt 2 times, then work Rows 1 and 2 once more. BO all sts in patt.

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Quick Finish Jacket KKKK Skill k Levell

Knit the ultimate fall cardigan: simple, elegant, and oh so fast to make! Sleeves flow seamlessly into the yoke, and the collar is knitted on as you work the body. You’ll wear this classic everywhere.

Designed by Alexis Di Gregorio



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Body Yarn Weight

4

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference, closed. Jacket shown measures 38"; modeled with 2" of positive ease. Yarn Halcyon Signature

Botanica Collection (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #510, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) hanks. Needles Size 8 (5 mm):

24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 14 sts and 21 rows =

4" in St st. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • The body of this jacket is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms. The sleeves are worked separately in the round, then the body and sleeves are joined to work the yoke. • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.

Using cir needle and the backwardloop method, CO 119 (133, 147, 161, 175, 189) sts. Do not join. Next row (RS) P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end. Cont rib patt until piece measure 2" from CO, ending with a RS row. Set-up row (WS) K1, place marker (pm), p29 (33, 36, 39, 43, 46), pm, p59 (65, 73, 81, 87, 95), pm, p29 (33, 36, 39, 43, 46), pm, k1. Shape waist: Note: Waist shaping and neck shaping occur simultaneously; read the foll section all the way through before proceeding. Dec row (RS) Work in patt to m, sl m, work to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog, knit to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sl m, k1, k2tog, work to end—4 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every 6th row 4 more times—99 (113, 127, 141, 155, 169) sts rem. Work even until piece measures 8" from CO, ending with a WS row. Inc row (RS) Work in patt to m, sl m, work to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L, knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sl m, k1, M1L, work to end—4 sts inc’d. Rep Inc row every 6th row 4 more times—119 (133, 147, 161, 175, 189) sts. Work even until piece measures 14" from CO. At the same time, on first RS row after first waist shaping row, shape neck as foll: Neck inc row (RS) Purl to m, M1P, sl m, work in patt to last m, sl m, M1P, purl to end—2 sts inc’d. Front dec row (WS) Knit to m, sl m, ssp, work in patt to 2 sts before last m, p2tog,

sl m, knit to end—2 sts dec’d. Work 4 rows even. Rep last 6 rows 4 more times—6 collar sts. [Work Neck inc row, then work Front dec row, then work 2 rows even] 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 8) times—12 (12, 13, 13, 14, 14) collar sts each side. Set aside.

Sleeves Using dpn and the backwards-loop method, CO 24 (24, 26, 26, 30, 32)

6½ (6, 7¼, 7¾, 7¾, 8¼)" 3½ (4¼, 4¼, 3¾, 4¼, 4)" 3½ (3½, 3¾, 3¾, 4, 4)" ¾" 6¾ (7¼, 8, 9¼, 10, 10¾)"

17 (17, 17½, 17½, 18, 19)"

body 6¾ (6¾, 7½, 7½, 8½, 9¼)"

14"

10¼ (11½, 12, 13¾, 15½, 17¼)" 28¼ (32¼, 36¼, 40¼, 44¼, 48¼)" 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)"

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sts. Pm and join in the rnd. Work k1, p1 rib for 1". Knit 1 rnd. Inc rnd K1, M1L, knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1—2 sts inc’d. Rep Inc rnd every 12 (9, 9, 7, 6, 6)th rnd 5 (7, 7, 10, 11, 13) more times—36 (40, 42, 48, 54, 60) sts. Work even until piece measures 17 (17, 17½, 17½, 18, 19)" from CO. Next rnd K4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7), place last 8 (10, 10, 12, 14, 14) sts worked on holder for underarm—28 (30, 32, 36, 40, 46) sts rem. Break yarn, leaving a 24" tail for grafting. Place sts on separate holder.

Yoke Joining row (RS) Work 26 (29, 32, 34, 37, 40) right front sts, place 8 (10, 10, 12, 14, 14) sts on holder for underarm, removing m, pm, k28 (30, 32, 36, 40, 46) sleeve sts, pm, k51 (55, 63, 69, 73, 81) back sts, place 8 (10, 10, 12, 14, 14) sts on holder for underarm, removing m, pm, k28 (30, 32, 36, 40, 46) sleeve sts, pm, work 26 (29, 32, 34, 37, 40) left front sts—159 (173, 191, 209, 227, 253) sts total. Work 1 WS row even. Shape armholes: Dec row (RS) Purl to m, sl m, *knit to 3 sts before m, k3tog, sl m, knit to m, sl m, sssk; rep from * once more, work in patt to end—8 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every RS row 0 (0, 1, 3, 3, 5) more time(s)—151, 165, 175, 177, 195, 205) sts rem. Work 1 WS row even. Shape sleeve cap: Dec row (RS) Purl to m, sl m, *knit to m, sl m, ssk, knit to 2 sts before m, k2tog, sl m; rep from * once more, work in patt to end—4 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every 4th row 4 (4, 4, 4, 5, 3) more times, then every other row 5 (6, 7, 7, 6, 9) times—111 (121, 127, 129, 147, 153) sts rem. Dec row (WS) Knit to m, sl m, *purl to m, sl m, p2tog, purl to 2 sts before m, ssp, sl m; rep from * once more, work to end—4 sts dec’d Rep Dec row every row 0 (0, 0, 2, 4, 6) more times—107 (117, 123, 117, 127, 125) sts rem. Shape shoulders using short-rows: Short-row 1 (RS) Purl to m, sl m, knit to m, sl m, ssk, sl st to left needle, turn—1 st dec’d. Short-row 2 (WS) Work in patt to end. www.knittingdaily.com

Rep last 2 short-rows once more—4 right sleeve sts rem. Short-row 3 (RS) Work in patt to 4th marker, sl m, ssk, sl st to left needle, turn—1 st dec’d. Short-row 4 (WS) Work in patt to m, sl m, p2tog, sl st to left needle, turn—1 st dec’d. Rep last 2 short-rows 2 more times—1 right sleeve st rem; 3 left sleeve sts rem. Short-row 5 (RS) Work in patt to end. Short-row 6 (WS) Knit to m, sl m, purl to m, sl m, p2tog, sl st to left needle, turn—1 st dec’d. Short-row 7 (RS) Work in patt to end. Rep last 2 short-rows once more—97 (107, 113, 107, 117, 115) sts rem: 24 (27, 28, 26, 29, 28) sts for each front, 47 (51, 55, 53, 57, 57) back sts, and 1 st for each sleeve. Next row (WS) Knit to m, sl m, purl to 1 st before m, p2tog, removing m, sl m, purl to 1 st before m, ssp, removing m, sl m, work to end—95 (105, 111, 105, 115, 113) sts rem. Join shoulders: Next row (RS) Removing m as you come to them, p12 (12, 13, 13, 14, 14) collar sts, break yarn leaving a 24" tail, place 12 (15, 15, 13, 15, 14) right

front shoulder sts on one dpn, then place 12 (15, 15, 13, 15, 14) back sts on 2nd dpn. Join shoulders using three-needle BO. With RS facing, rejoin yarn and knit 23 (21, 25, 27, 27, 29) sts for back neck, break yarn leaving 24" tail, place 12 (15, 15, 13, 15, 14) back sts on one dpn, then place 12 (15, 15, 13, 15, 14) left front shoulder sts on 2nd dpn. Join shoulders using three-needle BO. With RS facing, rejoin yarn, purl to end. Work 1 WS row. Next row (RS) P12 (12, 13, 13, 14, 14) sts, place on holder for right front collar, BO 23 (21, 25, 27, 27, 29) sts, purl to end. Work in rev St st until collar measures 3¼ (3, 3¾, 4, 4, 4¼)", ending with a WS row. Place sts on holder. With RS facing, rejoin yarn to right front. Work in rev St st until piece measures 3¼ (3, 3¾, 4, 4, 4¼)", ending with a WS row. Break yarn, leaving a 24" tail for grafting.

Finishing With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, graft sts using Kitchener st. With WS tog, sew collar to BO neck edge. Graft underarm sts using Kitchener st. Weave in ends. Block to measurements. s


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CRISP WEATHER

Parallelogram Wrap KKKK Skill Level

Play with texture stitches as you create an unusual shape.

Designed by Lorna Miser Yarn Weight

4

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm):

53" long.

straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Yarn Brown Sheep Yarns Lamb’s

Notions Tapestry needle.

Finished Size 18" wide and

Pride Superwash Worsted (100% washable wool; 200 yd [183 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): alabaster, 4 balls.

Gauge 15 sts and 23 rows = 4" in

Stairsteps patt. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Stitch Guide

Row 3 K1f&b, *p1, k1, p1, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 4 P1, *p3, k1, p1, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 5 K1f&b, *p1, k3, p1, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 6 P1, *p1, k1, p3, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 7 K1f&b, *p1, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 8 P1, *p5, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

Stairsteps Pattern: (multiple of 4 sts + 2)

Rows 1 and 3 (RS) K1f&b, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog. Rows 2 and 4 (WS) Knit.

Row 1 (RS) K1f&b, *p1, k3; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 2 (WS) P1, *p3, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.

Double Moss Stitch: (multiple of 4 sts + 2)

SHAWL

Garter Ridges:

Row 1 (RS) K1f&b, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 2 (WS) P1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2. Row 3 K1f&b, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 5 sts, k2, p1, k2tog. Row 4 *K2, p2; rep from * to last 3 sts, k2, p1. Row 5 K1f&b, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 6 P1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2. Row 7 K1f&b, k1, *p2, k2; rep from * to last 5 sts, p2, k1, k2tog. Row 8 *P2, k2; rep from * to last 3 sts, p3. Rep Rows 1–8 for patt.

CO 99 sts. *Work Rows 1–4 of Garter Ridges patt (see Stitch Guide). Work Rows 1–8 of Double Moss st (see Stitch Guide) 2 times. Work Rows 1–4 of Garter Ridges patt. Work Rows 1–8 of Chevron patt (see Stitch Guide). Work Rows 1–4 of Garter Ridges patt. Work Rows 1 and 2 of Stairsteps patt (see Stitch Guide) 10 times. Rep from * 3 more times. Work Rows 1–4 of Garter Ridges patt. Work Rows 1–8 of Double Moss st 2 times. Work Rows 1–4 of Garter Ridges patt. BO all sts.

Chevron Pattern: (multiple of 6 sts + 2)

Weave in ends. Block. s

Finishing

Row 1 (RS) K1f&b, *p1, k5; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2tog. Row 2 (WS) P1, *p5, k1; rep from * to last 2 sts, p2.

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Evelyn Cowl KKKK Skill Level

This generously sized cowl uses a bulky yarn in a simple texture pattern. Wear it in a single loop or twist it twice to warm your neck and shoulders.

Designed by Laura Reinbach

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Yarn Weight

6

Finished Size

62" circumference and 9¼" tall. Yarn Quince & Co Puffin

(100% American wool; 112 yd [102 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): honey, 3 skeins. Needles Size 11 (8 mm):

32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR COWL The size of this cowl is easily customizable. For a cowl with a smaller circumference, cast on fewer stitches, making sure your number is a multiple of two. For a narrower cowl, just do fewer repeats of the Bee Stitch pattern. For an even longer and wider cowl, cast on more stitches and

work more repeats of the Bee Stitch pattern. You could also leave off the garter border if you prefer to have the texture flow all the way to the edges. The Bee Stitch pattern lies nice and flat so the edges won’t curl.


needle. Gauge 8½ sts and 11 rnds = 4" in Bee St patt, blocked.

See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • This cowl is worked in the round. • Ensure that the cast-on and bind-off edges have sufficient elasticity to prevent pulling in the Bee Stitch body of the cowl.

Stitch Guide Knit 1 Below (k1B): Knit into center of st below next st on left needle, drop st from left needle.

Bee Stitch: (even number of sts) Rnds 1 and 3 Purl. Rnd 2 *k1, k1B (see Stitch Guide); rep from * to end. Rnd 4 *k1B, k1; rep from * to end. Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.

COWL Using the Old Norwegian method, CO 130 sts. Place marker and join in the rnd. Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd. Knit 1 rnd. Work Bee st (see Stitch Guide) until cowl measures 8¾" from CO, ending with Rnd 2 or 4 of patt. Knit 1 rnd. Purl 1 rnd. Knit 1 rnd. Break yarn, leaving a 5-yd tail. Using the sewn method, BO all sts.

Finishing Weave in ends. Block. s www.knittingdaily.com


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CRISP WEATHER

Crestwood Socks KKKK Skill Level

These socks can take you anywhere, from the office to hiking. Slipped stitches are easier to knit than they look; add visual interest to simple patterns; and work well with solid, variegated, or self-striping yarns. The pattern instructions are written for a topdown sock, but the stitch pattern is identical whether worked top-down or toe-up.

Designed by Dana Gervais

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SOCKS Yarn Weight

1

Finished Size 7 (8, 9)" foot

circumference and 8¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown in size 7". Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca

Fine (50% Peruvian wool, 30% nylon, 20% super fine alpaca; 433 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1214 steel cut oats, 1 skein. Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 36 sts and 48 rnds =

4" in Crestwood patt. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down with a heel flap. • Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in back, except where indicated otherwise. • When slipping multiple stitches in succession, slip each stitch individually.

Stitch Guide Cl4: Sl 4 wyf (see Notes), bring yarn to back, sl 4 sts back to left needle, then knit these 4 sts.

Crestwood Pattern: (multiple of 8 sts) Rnds 1 and 2 Knit. Rnd 3 *K4, cl4 (see Stitch Guide); rep from * to end. Rnds 4, 5, and 6 Knit. Rnd 7 *Cl4, k4; rep from * to end. Rnd 8 Knit. Rep Rnds 1–8 for patt.


Cuff: CO 64 (72, 80) sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work in k2, p2 rib for 12 rnds. Leg: Work Rnds 1–8 of Crestwood patt 8 times. Heel flap: Note: Heel flap is worked over last 32 (36, 40) sts of rnd; first 32 (36, 40) sts will be worked later for instep. Turn. Row 1 (WS) Sl 1 wyf, p31 (35, 39). Row 2 (RS) [Sl 1, k1] 16 (18, 20) times. Rep last 2 rows 19 more times, then work Row 1 once. Turn heel: Turn heel using short-rows as foll: Short-row 1 (RS) Sl 1, k17 (19, 21), ssk, k1, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) Sl 1 wyf, p5, p2tog, p1, turn. Short-row 3 Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn. Short-row 4 Sl 1 wyf, p7, p2tog, p1, turn. Short-row 5 Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1, turn. Short-row 6 Sl 1 wyf, p9, p2tog, p1, turn—26 (30, 34) heel sts rem. Size 7" only: Short-row 7 Sl 1, k10, ssk, turn. Short-row 8 Sl 1 wyf, p10, p2tog, turn. Rep last 2 short-rows 6 more times—12 heel sts rem. Sizes 8 (9)" only: Short-row 7 Sl 1, k10, ssk, k1, turn. Short-row 8 Sl 1 wyf, p11, p2tog, p1, turn. Short-row 9 Sl 1, k12, ssk, turn. Short-row 10 Sl 1 wyf, p12, p2tog, turn. Rep last 2 short-rows 6 (8) more times—14 heel sts rem. All sizes: Shape gusset: Rejoin for working in the rnd as foll: Set-up rnd K12 (14, 14) heel sts, pick up and knit 21 sts along side of heel flap, pm for beg of rnd, work 32 (36, 40)

instep sts in patt, pm, pick up and knit 21 sts along side of heel flap, knit to end—86 (92, 96) sts total: 32 (36, 40) sts for instep and 54 (56, 56) sts for sole. Dec rnd Work in patt to m, sl m, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every other rnd 10 (9, 7) more times—64 (72, 80) sts rem: 32 (36, 40) sts each for instep and sole. Foot: Work even until foot measures 7 (6¾, 6¾)" from back of heel or 1¾ (2, 2)" less than desired finished length. Toe: Dec rnd K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, sl m, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—4 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every other rnd 8 (9, 10) more times, then every rnd 3 (4, 4) times—16 (16, 20) sts rem. Break yarn, leaving a 12" tail.

Finishing With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, use Kitchener st to graft sts tog. Weave in ends. Block. s Love of Knitting | Fall 2016

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CRISP WEATHER

Orbit Pullover KKKK Skill Level

No fall wardrobe is complete without a shapely sweater in soft wool. Dressmaker details—turned hems, waist shaping, raglan sleeves, and a collar adorned with tuck stitches—add sophistication to a basic sweater silhouette.

Designed by Joan Forgione

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Yarn Weight

Rnd 17 *[Insert needle from top down into purl st on WS 4 rnds below next st on needle; pick up this loop, place it on left needle and knit it tog with next st] 12 times, k12; rep from * to end. Rnds 18–24 Knit. Rnd 25 *K8, [insert needle from top down into purl st on WS 4 rnds below next st on needle; pick up this loop, place it on left needle and knit it tog with next st] 8 times; rep from * to end.

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Finished Size 35¾ (38¾, 42,

45, 48)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35¾"; modeled with ¼" of negative ease. Yarn Ancient Arts Fibre Crafts

100% Superwash Merino DK (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yd [205 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): kismet, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins.

Body

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm):

24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 21 sts and 31 rnds =

4" in St st on larger needle. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • The body of this pullover is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarms. The sleeves are worked separately in the round, then the sleeves and body are joined to work the yoke.

With smaller cir needle, CO 188 (204, 220, 236, 252) sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work in St st for 1". Purl 1 rnd for turning ridge. Change to larger 24" cir needle. Next rnd K94 (102, 110, 118, 126), pm for side, knit to end. Work even in St st until piece measures 1" from turning ridge. Shape waist: Dec rnd [K10, ssk, knit to 12 sts before m, k2tog, k10, sl m] 2 times—4 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every 4th rnd 0 (0, 0, 6, 6) more times, then every 3rd rnd 5 (5, 5, 1, 1) time(s), then every 2nd rnd 4 (4, 4, 0, 0) times—148 (164, 180, 204, 220) sts rem. Work 16 rnds even. Inc rnd [K10, M1R, work to 10 sts before m, M1L, k10, sl m] 2 times—4 sts inc’d. Rep Inc rnd every 5th rnd 9 (9, 9, 0, 0) more times, then every 6th rnd 0 (0, 0, 4, 4) times, then every 7th rnd 0 (0, 0, 3, 3) times—188 (204, 220, 236, 252) sts. Work even until piece measures 13 (14, 14, 14½, 14½)" from

turning ridge, ending 5 sts before beg-of-rnd m on last rnd. Divide for front and back: Next rnd BO 10 sts, removing m, knit to 5 sts before m, BO 10 sts, removing m, knit to end—84 (92, 100, 108, 116) sts rem each for front and back. Do not break yarn. Set aside.

Sleeves With smaller dpn, CO 48 (48, 50, 50, 52) sts. Pm and join in the rnd. Work in St st for 1". Purl 1 rnd for turning ridge. Change to larger dpn. Work even in St st for 1". Inc rnd K2, M1L, knit to last 2 sts, M1R, k2—2 sts inc’d. Rep Inc rnd every 16 (13, 9, 7, 6)th rnd 2 (5, 5, 3, 8) more times, then every 15 (0, 8, 6, 5)th rnd 2 (0, 3, 8, 5) times—58 (60, 68, 74, 80) sts. Work even until piece measures 12 (12, 12½, 12½, 13)" from turning ridge, ending 5 sts before beg-of-rnd m on last rnd. Next rnd BO 10 sts, removing m, knit to end—48 (50, 58, 64, 70) sts rem. Break yarn. Place sts on holder.

Yoke Return to body. Joining rnd K48 (50, 58, 64, 70) held left sleeve sts, pm for raglan, k84 (92, 100, 108, 116) held front sts, pm for raglan, k48 (50, 58, 64, 70) held right sleeve sts, pm for raglan, k84 (92, 100, 108, 116) held back sts—264 (284, 316, 344, 372) sts total. Pm and join in the rnd.

Stitch Guide Tuck Stitch: (multiple of 48 sts) Rnd 1 *K12, [insert needle from top down into purl st on WS 4 rnds below next st on needle; pick up this loop, place it on left needle and knit it tog with next st] 12 times; rep from * to end. Rnds 2–8 Knit. Rnd 9 *[Insert needle from top down into purl st on WS 4 rnds below next st on needle; pick up this loop, place it on left needle and knit it tog with next st] 8 times, k8; rep from * to end. Rnds 10–16 Knit. www.knittingdaily.com

6¾"

2¾" ¾"

12 (12, 12½, 12½, 13)"

8½ (8½, 9, 9½, 10½)"

1"

body 9¼ (9¼, 9½, 9½, 10)"

13 (14, 14, 14½, 14½)"

11 (11½, 13, 14, 15¼)"

28¼ (31¼, 34¼, 38¾, 42)"

1" 35¾ (38¾, 42, 45, 48)" Love of Knitting | Fall 2016

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Shape raglan: Sizes 35¾ (38¾, 42)" only: Dec rnd [K2, ssk, knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m] 4 times—8 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every 4th rnd 7 (3, 1) more time(s)—200 (252, 300) sts rem: 68 (84, 96) sts each for front and back and 32 (42, 54) sts for each sleeve. Work 3 rnds even. Sizes 45 (48)" only: Dec rnd *K2, ssk, knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m, k2, [ssk] 2 times, knit to 6 sts before m [k2tog] 2 times, k2, sl m; rep from * once more—12 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every 4th rnd once more—320 (348) sts rem: 100 (108) sts each for front and back and 60 (66) sts for each sleeve. Work 3 rnds even. All sizes: *Dec rnd 1 [K2, ssk, knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m] 4 times—8 sts dec’d. Work 1 rnd even. Dec rnd 2 [Knit to m, sl m, k2, ssk, knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m] 2 times—4 sts dec’d. Work 1 rnd even. Rep from * 3 (6, 6, 5, 6) more times—152 (168, 216, 248, 264) sts rem: 52 (56, 68, 76, 80) sts each for front and back and 24 (28, 40, 48, 52) sts for each sleeve. Sizes 38¾ (42, 45, 48)" only: Dec rnd [K2, ssk, knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m] 4 times—8 sts dec’d. Work 1 rnd even. Rep last 2 rnds 1 (7, 11, 13) more time(s)—152 sts rem: 52 sts each for front and back and 24 sts for each sleeve. All sizes: Shape neck: Note: Raglan and neck shaping occur simultaneously; read the foll section all the way through before proceeding. Break yarn, sl m, sl 24 left sleeve sts, sl m, sl first 21 front sts to right needle. Rejoin yarn and BO 10 sts, *knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m, k2, ssk; rep from * 3 more times, knit to end—134 sts rem: 20 sts for each front, 50 sts for back, and 22 sts for each sleeve. Beg working back and forth in rows. Purl 1 WS row. Next row (RS) BO 3 sts, *knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m, k2, ssk; rep from * 3 more times, knit to end—123 sts rem. Next row (WS) BO 3 sts, purl to end—120 sts rem: 16 sts for each

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front, 48 sts for back, and 20 sts for each sleeve. Next row (RS) BO 2 sts, *knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m, k2, ssk; rep from * 3 more times, knit to end—10 sts dec’d. Next row (WS) BO 2 sts, purl to end—2 sts dec’d. Rep last 2 rows 2 more times—84 sts rem: 7 sts for each front, 42 sts for back, and 14 sts for each sleeve. Next row (RS) BO 1 st, *knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m, k2, ssk; rep from * 3 more times, knit to end—75 sts rem. Next row (WS) BO 1 st, purl to end—74 sts rem: 5 sts for each front, 40 sts for back, and 12 sts for each sleeve. Next row (RS) Sl 1 kwise, k2tog, psso, k2, sl m, k2, ssk, *knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m, k2, ssk; rep from * 2 more times, k1—65 sts rem. Next row (WS) BO 1 st, purl to end—64 sts rem: 3 sts for each front, 38 sts for back, and 10 sts for each sleeve. Next row (RS) K3tog, sl m, [k2, ssk, knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m] 3 times, sssk—54 sts rem: 1 st for each front, 36 sts for back, and 8 sts for each sleeve. Purl 1 WS row, removing m. Collar: With larger 16" cir needle and WS facing, pick up and knit 40 sts evenly along BO edge of front neck opening, knit to end—94 sts. Note: RS of collar is worked from WS of garment; collar folds out to RS when worn. Pm and join in the rnd. Knit 9 rnds. Next rnd Knit, inc 2 sts evenly—96 sts. Work Rnds 1–25 of Tuck st patt (see Stitch Guide). Knit 2 rnds. Change to smaller 16" cir needle. Purl 1 rnd. Knit 4 rnds. BO all sts loosely.

Finishing Block to measurements. Fold each cuff facing along purl ridge and, with WS tog, use tapestry needle to sew to inside of sleeve through 1 loop of CO and 1 WS purl st to secure. Fold hem facing and collar facing along purl ridge and secure as for sleeves. Sew underarm seams. Fold over collar. Weave in ends. s


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OXO Pullover KKKK Skill Level

Make a classic cabled pullover for kids that can grow with them! Ribbed side panels allow this garment to stretch a lot. The cheerful color will brighten up any day.

Designed by Jessie McKitrick

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Yarn Weight

3

Finished Size 25½ (27, 28, 29½, 31)" chest circumference. Shown in size 28". Yarn Patons Classic Wool

DK Superwash (100% wool; 125 yd [114 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): emerald, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls. Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm):

16" and 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable

needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle. Gauge 29 sts and 32 rnds

= 4" in Cable patt on larger needle. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • The body of this pullover is worked in the round to the underarm, then the front and back are worked separately back and forth. The sleeves are worked in the round, with the sleeve cap worked back and forth in rows after dividing at the underarm. • When increasing on the sleeves, work new stitches in k2, p2 rib. Do not work new stitches into Cable pattern.

Cable Pattern in rows: (multiple of 18 sts + 12) Row 1 (RS) *K12, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Row 2 (WS) P12, *K2, p2, k2, p12; rep from * to end. Rows 3 and 4 Work Rows 1 and 2. Row 5 *3/3 RC, 3/3 LC, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, 3/3 RC, 3/3 LC.

5 (5½, 5½, 5¾, 6)"

Cable Pattern in rnds: (multiple of 18 sts + 12) Rnds 1–4 *K12, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Rnd 5 *3/3 RC (see Stitch Guide), 3/3 LC (see Stitch Guide), p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, 3/3 RC, 3/3 LC. www.knittingdaily.com

Body With smaller 24" cir needle, CO 186 (198, 206, 218, 230) sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Next rnd *P1, work k1, p1 rib over 4 (6, 8, 12, 14) sts, p0 (1, 1, 0, 1),

3 (3, 3, 3¼, 3½)" ¾"

2½"

5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7)"

body 8½ (10, 11, 11½, 11½)"

25½ (27, 28, 29½, 31)"

Stitch Guide 3/3 RC: Sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k3, k3 from cn. 3/3 LC: Sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, k3, k3 from cn.

Row 6 P12, *k2, p2, k2, p12; rep from * to end. Rows 7–12 Work Rows 1–6. Row 13 *K12, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Row 14 P12, *k2, p2, k2, p12; rep from * to end. Rows 15 and 16 Work Rows 13 and 14. Row 17 *3/3 LC, 3/3 RC, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, 3/3 LC, 3/3 RC. Row 18 P12, *k2, p2, k2, p12; rep from * to end. Rows 19–24 Work Rows 13–18. Rep Rows 1–24 for patt.

Rnds 6–10 *K12, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Rnd 11 Work Rnd 5. Rnds 12–16 *K12, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Rnd 17 *3/3 LC, 3/3 RC, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, 3/3 LC, 3/3 RC. Rnds 18–22 *K12, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Rnd 23 Work Rnd 17. Rnd 24 *K12, p2, k2, p2; rep from * to last 12 sts, k12. Rep Rnds 1–24 for patt.

9 (9½, 10¼, 11¼, 12¼)" 1 (1¼, 1½, 1½, 1½)"

sleeve 13 (14¼, 15½, 17, 18)"

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rep from * once more—90 (94) sts each rem for front and back. All sizes: Break yarn. Place 78 (82, 84, 90, 94) back sts on holder. Beg working back and forth in rows.

Front

pm, [k3, p2, k2, p2] 9 times, k3, pm, p1 (2, 2, 1, 2), work k1, p1 rib over 2 (4, 6, 10, 12) sts, k1, rep from * to end. Work rib patt as established for 2". Change to larger cir needle. Next rnd Work to m, sl m, work Cable patt (see Stitch Guide) to m, sl m, work to m, sl m, work Cable patt to m, sl m, work to end. Cont in patt until piece measures 8½ (10, 11, 11½, 11½)" from CO, ending with an odd-numbered rnd of patt. Divide for front and back: Sizes 25½ (27)" only: Next rnd *BO 8 (9) sts in patt, k3 (5) (includes st rem from BO), pm,

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work 72 sts, pm, k3 (5), BO 7 (8) sts in patt; rep from * once more—78 (82) sts each rem for front and back. Note: Keep sts between m in Cable patt and end sts in St st for remainder of sweater. Size 28" only: Next rnd BO 10 sts in patt, work 84 sts (includes st rem from BO), BO 19 sts in patt, work 84 sts, BO 9 sts in patt—84 sts each rem for front and back. Sizes 29½ (31)" only: Next rnd *BO 10 (11) sts in patt, work 90 (94) sts (includes st rem from BO), pm, BO 9 (10) sts in patt;

With RS facing, rejoin yarn. Work even until armhole measures 3¼ (3¾, 4¼, 4¾, 5¼)", ending with a RS row. Shape neck: Next row (WS) Work 27 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts, place sts on holder for right front, BO 24 (26, 26, 28, 28) sts in patt, work to end—27 (28, 29, 31, 33) sts rem for left front. Left front: Dec row (RS) Work to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1—1 st dec’d. Rep Dec row every RS row 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) more times—21 (21, 22, 24, 25) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7)", ending with a RS row. Shape shoulder using short-rows: Short-row 1 (WS) Work 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (RS) Work to end. Short-row 3 Work 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Work to end. Next row (WS) Work to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Break yarn. Place sts on holder. Right front: Return 27 (27, 29, 31, 33) held right front sts to needle and, with RS facing, rejoin yarn. Dec row (RS) K1, ssk, work to end—1 st dec’d. Rep Dec row every RS row 5 (6, 6, 6, 7) more times—21 (21, 22, 24, 25) sts rem. Work even until armhole measures 5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7)", ending with a WS row. Shape shoulder using short-rows: Short-row 1 (RS) Work 14 (14, 14, 16, 16) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) Work to end. Short-row 3 Work 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Work to end. Next row (RS) Work to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Break yarn. Place sts on holder.

Back Return 78 (82, 84, 90, 94) held back sts to needle and, with RS facing, rejoin yarn. Work even until armhole measures 5 (5½, 6, 6½, 7)", ending www.knittingdaily.com

with a RS row. Shape shoulders using short-rows: Short-row 1 (WS) Work to last 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (RS) Work to last 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-rows 3 and 4 Work to 7 (7, 7, 8, 8) sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Next row (WS) Work to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Shape neck: Next row (RS) Working wraps tog with wrapped sts, work 21 (21, 22, 24, 25) sts, BO 36 (40, 40, 42, 44) sts, work to end—21 (21, 22, 24, 25) sts rem for each shoulder. Place sts on separate holders.

Sleeves With smaller dpn, CO 50 (50, 52, 52, 52) sts. Pm and join in the rnd. Next rnd K1, p0 (0, 1, 1, 1), pm, [k3, p2, k2, p2] 5 times, k3, pm, p0 (0, 1, 1, 1), k1. Cont in rib patt for 2". www.knittingdaily.com

Change to larger dpn. Next rnd K1, p0 (0, 1, 1, 1), sl m, work Cable patt to m, sl m, p0 (0, 1, 1, 1), k1. Work in patt until piece measures 3" from CO. Inc rnd K1, M1P, p0 (0, 1, 1, 1), sl m, work to m, sl m, p0 (0, 1, 1, 1), M1P, k1—52 (52, 54, 54, 54) sts. Work 5 rnds even. Inc rnd K1, M1, work to m, sl m, work to m, sl m, work to last st, M1, k1—2 sts inc’d. Rep Inc rnd every 6th round 7 (7, 8, 8, 8) more times, then every 4th round 1 (3, 4, 8, 12) time(s), keeping 48 sts between m in Cable patt and working new sts in k2, p2 rib (see Notes)—70 (74, 80, 88, 96) sts. Work even until piece measures 12 (13, 14, 15½, 16½)" from CO, ending with an odd-numbered rnd of patt. Turn and beg working back and forth in rows. Work even until piece measures 13 (14¼, 15½, 17, 18)" from CO, ending with a WS row. BO all sts in patt.

Finishing Join shoulders using three-needle BO. Sew BO edge of sleeve to selvedge edge of armhole with center of sleeve at shoulder seam. Sew selvedge edge of sleeve cap to BO sts at underarm, easing to fit. Use yarn tail to close any gap at underarm. Neckband: With smaller 16" cir needle and RS facing, pick up and knit 36 (40, 40, 42, 44) sts in BO sts at back neck, 20 (21, 21, 24, 23) sts along left neck edge, 24 (26, 26, 28, 28) sts in BO sts at front neck, and 19 (21, 21, 23, 22) sts along right neck edge—99 (108, 108, 117, 117) sts total. Pm and join in the rnd. Next rnd *P2, k2, p2, k3; rep from * to end. Cont in patt for 1". BO all sts in patt. Weave in ends. Block.s


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Chevrons & Stripes Cowl KKKK Skill Level

Autumn colors make this cowl pop. You’ll be stunned at how quickly it’s ready to wear, since it’s worked with large needles and yarn held double. The doubled yarn also means extra insulation and warmth for chilly weather.

Designed by Marly Bird Yarn Weight

4

Finished Size 34" circumference and 10" tall. Yarn Red Heart Soft

(100% acrylic; 256 yd [234 m]/5 oz [141 g]): #9344 chocolate (brown; A), #4420 guacamole (green; B), and #9518 teal (C), 2 skeins each. Yarn distributed by Coats and Clark. Needles Size 13 (9 mm):

32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

• The chart is worked using the stranded method. Always pick up the first color over the second and pick up the second color from under the first; this will prevent tangling. Keep floats loose. For floats longer than 5 stitches, twist yarns together on wrong side of work.

and join in the rnd. Work k1, p1 rib for 5 rnds. Work Rows 1–23 of Chevrons and Stripes chart. With A, work k1, p1 rib for 5 rnds. BO all sts in patt.

Finishing Weave in ends. Block. s with A, knit

COWL With 2 strands of A held tog (see Notes), CO 110 sts. Place marker

with B, knit with C, knit pattern repeat

Chevron & Stripes


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needle. Gauge 13 sts and 14 rnds

21

= 4" in charted patt with 2 strands held tog.

19 17

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15 13 11

Notes

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• This cowl is worked in the round.

7

• Work with two strands of yarn throughout. Wind each skein into two balls.

5 3 1 10-st rep

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Hoot Sweet Hat & Mitts KKKK Skill Level

Kids of all ages will love this adorable set, which knits up quickly with bulky yarn and big needles. This project is perfect for your first adventure in colorwork: everything is worked in the round, with no more than two colors per round— the eyes are added on later with duplicate stitch.

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Yarn Weight

5

Finished Sizes Hat: 14 (17, 19¾)" circumference at brim. Hat shown measures 17". Mitts: 6 (6½, 7)" hand circumference. Mitts shown measure 6½". Yarn Berroco Vintage

Chunky (52% acrylic, 40% wool, 8% nylon; 136 yd [124 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6100 snow day (white; MC), 1 (2, 2) skein(s) (see Notes) and #6134 sour cherry (red; CC), 1 skein. Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and

9 (5.5 mm): set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; black scrap yarn (about 15 yd) in worsted or bulky weight for eyes. Gauge 17 sts and 21 rnds =

4" in St st on larger needles. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

HAT Notes • This hat is worked in the round from the bottom up. The mitts are worked in the round from the cuff up. • If only making hat or mitts rather than set, only one skein of MC is required. • The chart is worked using the stranded method. Always pick up the first color over the second and pick up the second color from under the first; this will prevent tangling. Keep floats loose. For floats longer than 5 stitches, twist yarns together on wrong side of work.


Body: Using CC, smaller dpn, and the long-tail method, CO 60 (72, 84) sts. Do not join. Break CC. Join MC. With MC, knit 1 row. Place marker and join in the rnd. Work k1, p1 rib for 4 (5, 6) rnds. Change to larger needles. Knit 2 rnds. Work Rows 1–8 of Owl chart. Break CC. With MC, work in St st until piece measures 4 (5, 6)" from CO. Shape crown: Rnd 1 *K10, k2tog; rep from * to end—55 (66, 77) sts rem. Rnd 2 Knit. Rnd 3 *K9, k2tog; rep from * to end—50 (60, 70) sts rem. Rnd 4 Knit. Rnd 5 *K8, k2tog; rep from * to end—45 (54, 63) sts rem. Rnd 6 Knit. Rnd 7 *K7, k2tog; rep from * to end—40 (48, 56) sts rem.

Rnd 8 *K6, k2tog; rep from * to end—35 (42, 49) sts rem. Rnd 9 *K5, k2tog; rep from * to end—30 (36, 42) sts rem. Rnd 10 *K4, k2tog; rep from * to end—25 (30, 35) sts rem. Rnd 11 *K3, k2tog; rep from * to end—20 (24, 28) sts rem. Rnd 12 *K2, k2tog; rep from * to end—15 (18, 21) sts rem. Rnd 13 *K1, k2tog; rep from * to end—10 (12, 14) sts rem. Rnd 14 *K2tog; rep from * to end—5 (6, 7) sts rem. Break yarn and draw tail through rem sts. Pull tight to gather sts and fasten off on WS.

Finishing With black scrap yarn, duplicate st eyes on each owl motif. Weave in ends. Block.


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Using the sewn method, BO all sts. Thumb: Return 10 (10, 12) held thumb sts to larger dpn and, with RS facing, rejoin MC. Next rnd Knit to end, pick up and knit 2 (4, 4) sts in gap—12 (14, 16) sts. Pm and join in the rnd. Next rnd Knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2tog—10 (12, 14) sts rem. Change to smaller dpn. Work k1, p1 rib for 2 (2, 3) rnds. Break MC. Join CC. Knit 1 rnd. Break CC, leaving a 12" tail. Using the sewn method, BO all sts.

with MC, knit with CC, knit duplicate st with black

Owl 7 5 3

Left Mitt

MITTS Right Mitt

With CC and smaller dpn, using the long-tail method, CO 26 (28, 30) sts. Do not join. Break CC. With RS facing, join MC. With MC, knit 1 row. Pm and join in the rnd. Work in k1, p1 rib for 4 (5, 6) rnds. Change to larger dpn. Knit 2 rnds. Set-up rnd With MC, k1 (2, 2), pm, work Row 1 of Owl chart over 11 sts, pm, with MC, k2 (3, 4), pm, work chart over 11 sts, pm, with MC, knit to end. Complete as for right mitt.

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12-st rep for hat

Finishing With black scrap yarn, duplicate st eyes on each owl motif. Weave in ends. Block. s

With CC and smaller dpn, using the long-tail method, CO 26 (28, 30) sts. Do not join. Break CC. With RS facing, join MC. With MC, knit 1 row. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work in k1, p1 rib for 4 (5, 6) rnds. Change to larger dpn. Knit 2 rnds. Set-up rnd With MC, k1 (1, 2), pm, work first 11 sts of Row 1 of Owl chart, pm, with MC, k2 (3, 4), pm, work first 11 sts of chart, pm, with MC, knit to end. Cont working chart as established between m and all other sts with MC until all 8 rnds of chart are complete. Break CC. With MC, knit 1 rnd. Thumb gusset: Set-up rnd K12 (13, 14), pm, M1R, k2, M1L, pm, knit to end—4 thumb sts. Knit 1 rnd. Inc rnd Knit to m, sl m, M1R, knit to m, M1L, sl m, knit to end—2 thumb sts inc’d. Rep Inc rnd every other rnd 2 (2, 3) more times—10 (10, 12) thumb sts. Next rnd Knit to m, remove m, place 10 (10, 12) thumb sts on holder, remove m, using the backward-loop method, CO 2 sts, knit to end—26 (28, 30) sts. Knit 2 (3, 5) rnds. Change to smaller dpn. Work in k1, p1 rib for 4 (5, 6) rnds. Break MC. Join CC. Knit 1 rnd. Break CC, leaving a 24" tail.

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Wishbone Sweater KKKK Skill Level

This heirloom-quality sweater is the last word in comfort and style for him or her. Cables form small wishbones on the front that are flanked by wider rope cables.

Designed by Allison Jane

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Notes Yarn Weight

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Finished Size 39½ (42, 46, 49¼, 54½, 58)" chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 46"; modeled with 6" of positive ease. Yarn The Fibre Company

Acadia (60% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 145 yd [132 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): sand, 10 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens. Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm):

29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable

needle (cn); stitch holders; spare size 5 (3.75 mm) or smaller 24" cir needle for tubular CO and BO; tapestry needle. Gauge 27 sts and 32 rnds =

4" in Wishbone patt on larger needles; 22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 9-st cable from Right or Left Cable chart = 1¼" wide. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

• The body of this pullover is worked in the round from the lower edge to the underarm, then the front and back are worked separately back and forth. After the shoulders are seamed, sleeve stitches are picked up and the sleeve cap is shaped with short rows. The sleeve is then worked in the round from the top down. • Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in back, except where indicated otherwise. • The charts are worked both in rounds and back and forth in rows. When working in rounds, work every chart row as a rightside row. • The Yoke chart begins and ends with a wrong-side row.

Body With smaller 32" cir needle and using a provisional method, CO 160 (170, 186, 198, 218, 232) sts. Do not join. [Purl 1 row, knit 1 row] 2 times. Undo provisional CO, place 160 (170, 186, 198, 218, 232) CO sts on spare cir needle, and fold piece in half with WS tog and live sts on front needle. Place marker (pm) and join front needle in the rnd. Next rnd *K2 from front needle, sl 2 wyf (see Notes) from back needle to front needle; rep

3¼ (3¾, 4¾, 4¾, 4¾, 5¼)" 9¾ (9¾, 9½, 9½, 11, 11)" 1½" 3 (3, 3, 3½, 3¾, 4)" 1"

18 (19, 19, 20, 21, 21)"

7¾ (8, 8¼, 8½, 9, 10)" 9¼ (9¼, 9¼, 10¼, 10¼, 11)"

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work Right Cable chart over 9 sts, sl m, work Wishbone chart to m ending as indicated for your size, sl m, work Left Cable chart over 9 sts, purl to side m, sl m, p4 (4, 6, 10, 13, 14), work Right Cable chart over 9 sts, sl m, purl to m, sl m, work Left Cable chart over 9 sts, purl to end. Cont in patt as established until piece measures about 16½" from CO, ending with Rnd 10 of Right and Left Cable charts and Rnd 15 of Wishbone chart. Divide for front and back: Next rnd Work in patt to 2 (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) sts before side m, BO next 4 (4, 7, 8, 10, 11) sts, removing side m, work in patt to 3 (3, 3, 5, 6, 8) sts before begof-rnd m, BO next 4 (4, 7, 8, 10, 11) sts removing beg-of-rnd m. Place 107 (113, 122, 130, 143, 151) back sts on holder—131 (140, 149, 157, 170, 181) front sts rem. Beg working back and forth in rows.

Front

from * to end—320 (340, 372, 396, 436, 464) sts. Set spare needle aside. Dec rnd *Sl 2 wyb, p2tog; rep from * to end—240 (255, 279, 297, 327, 348) sts rem. Next rnd *K2, p1; rep from * to end. Cont in rib patt until piece measures 2" from CO. Change to larger cir needle. Inc rnd P3 (3, 6, 9, 12, 12), k4, M1, k4, pm, [p1, k2, p4, k2] 12 (13,

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14, 14, 15, 16) times, p1, pm, k4, M1, k4, p3 (3, 4, 9, 12, 14), M1P, pm for side, p4 (4, 6, 10, 13, 14), k4, M1, k4, pm, p85 (91, 100, 100, 109, 115), pm, k4, M1, k4, p4 (4, 4, 10, 13, 16), M1P—246 (261, 285, 303, 333, 354) sts: 134 (143, 156, 164, 179, 190) sts for front and 112 (118, 129, 139, 154, 164) sts for back. Next rnd P3 (3, 6, 9, 12, 12),

Work 2 rows even in patt, ending with a WS row. Note: For sizes 39½ (42, 46, 49¼)", work the 9 sts from Right and Left Cables in St st from this point forward; for sizes 54½ (58)", work through Row 9 once more (noting it will fall on a WS row) and then in St st thereafter. Sizes 49¼ (54½, 58)" only: Dec row (RS) Ssp, work in patt to last 2 sts, p2tog—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every RS row 3 (5, 6) more times—149 (158, 167) sts rem. Work 1 WS row even. All sizes: Dec row (RS) P2, ssk, work in patt to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every other row 5 more times, then every 4th row once—117 (126, 135, 135, 144, 153) sts rem. Work 3 rows even, ending with a WS row. Dec row (RS) P2, p3tog tbl (removing m), work in patt to last 5 sts, p3tog (removing m), p2—113 (122, 131, 131, 140, 149) sts rem. Work even in patt until armhole measures about 6¼ (6¼, 6¼, 6¼, 7½, 8¾)", ending with Row 5 (5, 5, 5, 15, 5) of Wishbone chart. Work Rows 1–5 of Yoke chart (see Notes), beg as indicated for your size. Purl 1 RS row. Dec row (WS) K7 (6, 10, 10, 2, 14), *k2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 2), k2tog; www.knittingdaily.com

rep from * to last 10 (8, 13, 13, 3, 15) sts, knit to end—89 (95, 104, 104, 113, 119) sts rem. Work even in rev St st until armhole measures about 7¼ (7½, 7¾, 8, 8½, 9½)" from underarm, ending with a WS row. Shape neck and shoulders using short-rows as foll: Short-row 1 (RS) Purl 42 (45, 49, 49, 51, 54) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) Knit to end. Short-row 3 Purl to 4 sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Knit to end. Short-row 5 Purl to 4 sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 6 Knit to last 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 7 Purl to 4 sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 8 Knit to 4 (4, 6, 6, 7, 8) before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-rows 9–12 Rep last 2 shortrows 2 more times. Short-row 13 Purl to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Short-row 14 Knit 42 (45, 49, 49, 51, 54) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 15 Purl to end. Short-row 16 Knit to 4 sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn.

Left Cable

Back Return 107 (113, 122, 130, 143, 151) back sts to needle and, with RS facing, rejoin yarn. Work 2 rows even, ending with a WS row. Note: For sizes 39½ (42, 46, 49¼)", work 9 sts from Right and Left Cables in St

k on RS; p on WS p on RS; k on WS p1tbl on RS; k1tbl on WS pattern repeat on RS, sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k7, k2 from cn on WS, sl 7 sts onto cn, hold in back, p2, p7 from cn on RS, sl 7 sts onto cn, hold in front, k2, k7 from cn on WS, sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p7, p2 from cn on RS, sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p2, (yo, k2tog tbl) from cn on WS, sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in front, p2tog tbl, yo, k2 from cn

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foll row both as they are knit and as they are BO. Next row (WS) K18 (21, 26, 26, 26, 29), place sts just worked on holder for right shoulder, BO 53 (53, 52, 52, 61, 61) sts, knit to end—18 (21, 26, 26, 26, 29) sts rem for left shoulder. Place sts on holder.

Short-row 17 Purl to last 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 18 Knit to 4 sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 19 Purl to 4 (4, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-rows 20–23 Rep last 2 shortrows 2 more times. Short-row 24 Knit to 4 sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 25 Purl to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Shape neck: Note: Work rem wraps tog with wrapped sts on

on RS, sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2tog, yo, p2 from cn on WS, sl 2 sts onto cn, hold in back, k2, (yo, p2tog) from cn

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st from this point forward; for sizes 54½ (58)", work through Row 9 once more (noting it will fall on a WS row) and then in St st thereafter. Sizes 49¼ (54½, 58)" only: Dec row (RS) Ssp, work to last 2 sts, p2tog—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every RS row 3 (5, 6) more times—122 (131, 137) sts rem. Work 1 WS row even. All sizes: Dec row (RS) P2, ssk, work to last 4 sts, k2tog, p2—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec row every RS row 5 more times, then every 4th row once—93 (99, 108, 108, 117, 123) sts rem. Work 3 rows even, ending with a WS row. Dec row (RS) P2, p3tog tbl (removing m), work to last 5 sts, p3tog (removing m), p2—89 (95, 104, 104, 113, 119) sts rem. Work even in rev St st until armhole measures 7¾ (8, 8¼, 8½, 9, 10)", ending with a WS row. Shape shoulders and neck using short-rows as foll: Short-row 1 (RS) P38 (41, 46, 46, 50, 53), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) Knit to last 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 3 Purl to 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Knit to 4 (4, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-rows 5–8 Rep last 2 shortrows 2 more times. Short-row 9 Purl to last 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) sts, working wraps tog with wrapped sts, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 10 K35 (38, 42, 42, 46, 49), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 11 Purl to 4 (4, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 12 Knit to 6 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts before wrapped st, wrap next st, turn. Short-rows 13–16 Rep last 2 shortrows 2 more times. Short-row 17 Purl to end, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Shape neck: Note: Work rem wraps tog with wrapped sts on foll row both as they are knit and as they are BO. Next row (WS) K18 (21, 26, 26, 26, 29), place sts just worked on holder for left shoulder, BO 53 (53, 52, 52, 61, 61) sts, knit to end—18 (21, 26, 26, 26, 29) sts rem

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for right shoulder. Join shoulders using three-needle BO.

Sleeves With larger dpn and RS facing, beg at center of underarm and pick up and knit 91 (93, 95, 99, 105, 114) sts evenly around armhole. Pm and join in the rnd. Purl 1 rnd. Shape cap using short-rows as foll: Short-row 1 (RS) P55 (56, 57, 59, 62, 67), wrap next st, turn. Short-row 2 (WS) K20, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 3 Purl to wrapped st, purl wrap tog with wrapped st, p1, wrap next st, turn. Short-row 4 Knit to wrapped st, knit wrap tog with wrapped st, k1, wrap next st, turn. Rep last 2 short-rows 9 (9, 9, 11, 12, 13) more times. Next rnd Purl to end, working wrap tog with wrapped st. Purl 1 rnd, working rem wrap tog with wrapped st. Dec rnd [P2, p2tog] 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) times, purl to last 16 (16, 16, 20, 20, 24) sts, [ssp, p2] 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) times—83 (85, 87, 89, 95, 102) sts rem. Work even in rev St st until piece measures 1" from underarm. Dec rnd P1, p2tog, purl to last 3 sts, ssp, p1—2 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every 7 (7, 6, 8, 7, 6)th rnd 15 (16, 17, 15, 18, 20) more times—51 (51, 51, 57, 57, 60) sts rem. Work even until piece measures 15 (16, 16, 17, 18, 18)" from underarm. Change to smaller dpn. Next rnd *K2, p1; rep from * to end. Cont in rib patt as established for 3". Inc rnd *K2, M1P, p1; rep from * to end—68 (68, 68, 76, 76, 80) sts. Next rnd *K2, sl 2 wyf; rep from * to end. Next rnd *Sl 2 wyb, p2; rep from * to end. Break yarn, leaving a 36" tail. Divide sts between smaller dpn and 16" cir as foll: *Sl 2 knit sts to dpn held in front, sl 2 purl sts to cir held in back; rep from * to end—34 (34, 34, 38, 38, 40) sts each held at front and back. With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, graft sts tog using Kitchener st.

Finishing Neckband: With smaller 16" cir needle and RS facing, beg at right shoulder seam and pick up and knit 111 (111, 108, 108, 129, 129) sts www.knittingdaily.com

evenly around neck edge. Pm and join in the rnd. Next rnd *K2, p1; rep from * to end. Cont in rib patt as established for 1". Inc rnd *K2, M1P, p1; rep from * to end—148 (148, 144, 144, 172, 172) sts. Next rnd *K2, sl 2 wyf; rep from * to end. Next rnd *Sl 2 wyb, p2; rep from * to end. Break yarn, leaving a 70" tail. Divide sts between 16" and spare cir as foll: *Sl 2 knit sts to

shorter cir held in front, sl 2 purl sts to longer cir held in back; rep from * to end—74 (74, 72, 72, 86, 86) sts each held at front and back. With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, graft sts tog using Kitchener st. Weave in ends. Block to measurements.s


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Byzantine Tiles Socks KKKK Skill Level

Slip-stitch patterning adds color, texture, and a second layer of insulation to these lovely socks.

Designed by Mone Dräger

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Yarn Weight

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Finished Size 6¾ (7¾, 8¾)" foot circumference (see Notes) and 10" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. Socks shown in size 7¾". Yarn Cascade Yarns

Heritage (75% merino wool, 25% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #5684 cedar green (MC) and #5639 brown (CC), 1 skein each. Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm)

and 1½ (2.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle. Gauge 33 sts and 62 rnds

= 4" in Tiles patt on larger needles. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • These socks are worked in the round from the cuff down with a heel flap. • The slip-stitch pattern uses one color per round. The cuff, heel flap, and toe are worked with main color; the sole is worked in slip-stitch stripes to match the negative ease of the instep pattern. • Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in back, except where indicated otherwise. • The slip-stitch pattern stretches quite comfortably to slightly bigger circumferences than those given. • While working the Tiles chart, replace the 3-st vertical stripes (enclosed in blue on the chart) with the One-color Tile chart at random, as desired.



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SOCKS Cuff: With MC and smaller needles, CO 56 (64, 72) sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Next rnd *K1tbl, p1; rep from * to end. Work 15 rnds in rib patt as established. Change to larger needles. Leg: Work Rnds 1–16 of Tiles chart 4 (5, 6) times, then work Rnds 1–14 once more (see Notes). Heel flap: Heel is worked back and forth over last 27 (31, 35) sts of rnd; first 29 (33, 37) sts will be worked later for instep. Turn work. Row 1 (WS) With MC, [sl 1 wyf (see Notes), p1] 13 (15, 17) times, sl 1 wyf. Row 2 (RS) K27 (31, 35). Rep last 2 rows 14 (15, 16) more times. Turn heel using short-rows as foll: Short-row 1 (WS) Sl 1 wyf, p15 (17, 19), p2tog, p1, turn. Short-row 2 (RS) Sl 1, k6, ssk, k1, turn. Short-row 3 Sl 1 wyf, purl to 1 st before gap, p2tog, p1, turn. Short-row 4 Sl 1, knit to 1 st before gap, ssk, k1, turn. Rep last 2 short-rows 3 (4, 5) more times—17 (19, 21) heel sts rem. Break MC. Shape gusset: Rejoin for working in the rnd as foll: Set-up rnd With MC and RS facing, pick up and knit 15 (16, 17) sts along right side of heel flap, k17 (19, 21) heel sts, pick up and knit 15 (16, 17) sts along left side of heel flap, pm and join in the rnd—47 (51, 55) sts for sole.

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Next rnd With MC, work Rnd 15 of Tiles chart over 29 (33, 37) instep sts, pm, knit to end (Rnd 1 of Sole chart)—76 (84, 92) sts: 29 (33, 37) sts for instep and 47 (51, 55) sts for sole. Rnd 1 With MC, work Tiles chart to m, sl m, ssk, work Sole chart to last 2 sts, k2tog—2 sts dec’d. Rnd 2 With CC, work Tiles chart to m, sl m, work Sole chart to end. Rnd 3 With CC, work Tiles chart to m, sl m, ssk, sl 1, work Sole chart to last 3 sts, sl 1, k2tog—2 sts dec’d.

Rnd 4 With MC, work Tiles chart to m, sl m, work Sole chart to end. Rep last 4 rnds 3 more times, then work Rnds 1 and 2 once more—58 (66, 74) sts rem. Next rnd With CC, work Rnd 1—56 (64, 72) sts rem: 29 (33, 37) sts for instep and 27 (31, 35) sts for sole. Foot: Work even until foot measures about 9 (10, 11)" from back of heel, or about 1½ (2, 2½)" less than desired finished length, ending with Rnd 7 or 15 of Tiles chart. Break CC. Toe: Set-up rnd With MC, k1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, sl m, knit to end—54 (62, 70) sts rem: 27 (31, 35) sts for instep and 27 (31, 35) sts for sole. Knit 1 rnd. Dec rnd [K1, ssk, knit to 3 sts before m, k2tog, k1, sl m] 2 times—4 sts dec’d. Rep Dec rnd every other rnd 4 (6, 8) more times, then every rnd 4 times—18 sts rem. Break yarn, leaving a 12" tail.

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Day of the Dead Cowl KKKK Skill Level

Stranded colorwork forms the sugar skulls on this bright cowl for Día de los Muertos. Instead of changing colors every few rows, let a self-striping yarn do the work! It’s great fun to watch the skulls appear and to guess what color they’ll be.

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charted patt on larger needle. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

(4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust

Notes • This cowl is worked in the round from the bottom up. • The Skull chart is worked using the stranded method. Always pick up the first color over the second and

pick up the second color from under the first; this will prevent tangling. Keep floats loose. For floats longer than five stitches, twist yarns together on wrong side of work.

COWL With CC and smaller needle, CO 132 sts. Place marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Garter Stripe patt: *With CC, knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd. With MC, knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd. Rep from * 2 more times, then with CC, knit 1 rnd, purl 1 rnd. Change to larger needle. Work Rnds 1–42 of Skull chart. Change to smaller needle. Work 14 rnds of Garter Stripe patt as before. BO all sts.

Finishing Weave in ends. Block to measurements. s with MC, knit with CC, knit pattern repeat

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Garter Cable Pillows KKKK Skill Level

Jump on the hot trend of knitted home décor. These comfortable pillows offer a great opportunity to master cable charts and knitted buttonholes.

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Finished Size 16 (18)" square. Orange pillow measures 16"; brown pillow measures 18". Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny

Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/2¼ oz [65 g]): 4 (6) skeins. Shown in #306 squash (orange) and #310 coffee (brown). Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm):

straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; three 11⁄8 " buttons; 16 (18)" pillow form. Gauge 20½ sts and 38 rows

= 4" in garter st. One 12-st cable panel = 1¾" wide. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Note • This pillow is worked back and forth in rows, then folded and seamed during finishing.

Stitch Guide K2, P2 Rib: (multiple of 4 sts + 2) Row 1 K1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last st, p1. Rep Row 1 for patt.

4-Stitch One-Row Buttonhole: With RS facing, bring yarn to front, sl 1 st pwise, bring yarn to back, *sl 1 st pwise, pass first slipped st over 2nd slipped st; rep from * 3 more times. Place last st back on left needle, turn. CO 5 sts as foll: **Insert right needle between first and 2nd sts on left needle, draw up a loop, and place it on left needle; rep from ** 4 more times, turn. Bring yarn to back, sl first st on left needle onto right needle and pass last CO st over it.

PILLOW CO 66 (82) sts. Work 8 rows in K2, P2 rib (see Stitch Guide), ending with a WS row. Buttonhole row (RS) K1, [k2, p2] 2 (3) times, k2, work 4-st one-row buttonhole (see Stitch Guide), p1, *[k2, p2] 3 (4) times, k2, work 4-st one-row buttonhole, p1; rep from * once more, [k2, p2] 2 (3) times, p1. Work 9 rows in K2, P2 rib. Next row (RS) K9 (13), place marker (pm), k8, pm, [k12 (16), pm, k8, pm] 2 times, k9 (13) to end. Inc row (WS) *Knit to m, sl m, [p1, M1P] 4 times, purl to m, sl m; rep from * 2 more times, knit to end—78 (94) sts. Next row (RS) *Work garter st to m, sl m, work Cable chart to m, sl m; rep from * 2 more times, work garter st to end. Cont working in patt as established until Rows 1–12 of chart have been worked 21 (25) times, then work

Rows 1–11 once more; piece should measure about 29¼ (34½)" from CO. Dec row (WS) *Knit to m, remove m, [p2tog] 4 times, p4, remove m, knit to m, remove m; rep from * 2 more times, knit to end—66 (82) sts rem. Work 18 rows in K2, P2 rib. BO all sts in patt.

Finishing Block to measurements. Fold CO and BO edges in toward center with WS tog and ribbed sections overlapping with buttonholes on top. Sew selvedge edges tog to close. Sew on buttons under buttonholes. Weave in ends. s

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Apricot Shawl KKKK Skill Level

Wrap yourself in the golden glow of ripe apricots. You’ll love the blend of wool and silk in this luxurious yarn. Slipped stitches create surface interest in this easy-to-knit shawl.

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Finished Size 58" wide and 25" tall at center. Yarn Stitch Sprouts Yellow-

stone (80% wool, 20% silk; 285 yd [261 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): forest fire, 2 skeins. Needles Size 6 (4 mm):

32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Marker (m); tapestry

needle. Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows =

4" in St st. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Notes • This shawl is worked back and forth in rows from the top down. • A circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches. • Slip stitches purlwise with yarn in front.

SHAWL CO 5 sts. Do not join. Next row (WS) K2, p1, place marker (pm), k2. Inc row (RS) K2, M1L, sl m, k1, M1R, k2—7 sts. Next row (WS) K2, p2, sl m, p1, k2. Row 1 (RS) K2, M1L, knit to m, M1R, sl m, k1, M1L, knit to last 2 sts, M1R, k2—4 sts inc’d. Row 2 (WS) K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2. Rep last 2 rows 35 more times—151 sts. Sl st section: Work Rows 1–24 of Body chart 3 times—295 sts. Work Rows 1–5 once more—307 sts. Edging: Next row (WS) K2, p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to 3 sts before m, k2, p1, sl m, k2, **p2, k2; rep from ** to last 3 sts, p1, k2. Work Rows 1–8 of Edging



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Yarn Substitution FROM BASIC TO ADVANCED CAROL J. SULCOSKI

Knitting patterns almost always recommend specific yarns, but nobody will ever come around to check that you followed the suggestions. If you’ve never replaced the suggested yarn, start by considering yarn weight (the most basic concept). If you have substituted yarn and weren’t entirely happy with the results, you probably ran into trouble with one of the “big three” principles: elasticity, stitch definition, and drape. First Steps Before you do anything else, look at the pattern and examine the design carefully. Love of Knitting patterns supply information about recommended yarns that can help you select alternatives. First and foremost, look at the yarn’s weight. If a pattern calls for bulky yarn (CYC #5), you’re likely to run into trouble substituting a laceweight (CYC #0). It’s easiest to substitute a yarn of the same weight as the recommended yarn.1 The fiber content of the suggested yarn may also help you select suitable alternatives. But fiber content alone won’t tell you if the new yarn will work. Examine your proposed substitution closely as you read on. If you can, cut off a 6-inch length of yarn to deconstruct.

Elasticity

Generally speaking, more plies mean more stitch definition in a knitted fabric. Notice the difference between a slightly fuzzy singles yarn (brown), a smooth two-ply (rust), a smooth three-ply (gold), a fuzzy three-ply (gray), a smooth four-ply (green), and a smooth ten-ply (blue). Although the gold and gray yarns both have three plies, the gold is more tightly twisted and has no halo, producing more stitch definition. The blue yarn will produce a fabric with superlative stitch definition, since it’s actually made of ten two-ply yarns twisted around each other.

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You may have heard a yarn described as “elastic” or “inelastic,” or maybe you’ve seen words such as resilience, bounce, or memory in a yarn’s description. These terms refer to the stretchiness of a particular yarn and its ability to snap back into shape after it’s been stretched. It’s very easy to tell whether a yarn has elasticity or not: simply take a strand of the yarn, hold a section between your hands, and gently tug. If the strand stretches and then snaps back into shape, it is elastic. If the yarn does not have any give, neither stretching nor bouncing back, it is inelastic. Elasticity is important because yarns that have natural stretch are easier to work with. Every time

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It’s by no means impossible to switch yarn weights, especially if you factor in the fabric’s drape. Swatching is crucial if you do this (see page 71).


For cable patterns or other texture stitches that need to “pop” from the background fabric, select a smooth yarn that will produce good stitch definition. A textured or fuzzy yarn can obscure texture in the knitted fabric (which is fine if that’s what you want). Here, the green yarn has no halo and its four tightly twisted plies make all the texture stitches stand out. The white yarn, a two-ply angora blend, softens and fuzzes knitted textures. The three-ply gray yarn, though more tightly twisted than the white, also has plenty of halo—the high stitch definition and fuzz work against each other.

you slip your needle into a loop, the yarn will stretch to let the needle in and will bounce back to its original shape afterward. That resiliency is especially important when a pattern includes a lot of texture—cables, twisted stitches, increases, and decreases require manipulating your stitches frequently. Certain types of fiber naturally have more elasticity than others. Wool tends to be highly elastic, and some synthetic yarns also have good resilience. Silk and fibers made from plants (cotton, rayon, and linen, for example) tend to be inelastic—they won’t hold their shapes as well and may remain stretched out after you’ve worked patterns that require stitch manipulation. Certain yarn structures also are more elastic than others. For example, plied yarns generally have more resilience than singles; chainette yarns, www.knittingdaily.com

which are constructed almost like knitted I-cord, also have excellent resilience; and yarns spun worsted-style, instead of woolen, also tend to be nicely elastic. When looking for a substitute yarn, keep elasticity in mind. If the pattern features cables or twisted stitches, textural stitch patterns, or many increases and decreases, a yarn with good elasticity will make the knitting easier and the end result look better. Less intricate patterns are more suitable for yarns with less elasticity.

Stitch Definition Think about a sweater with large swaths of moss stitch or a pair of mittens with a beautiful cableand-rib motif front and center. If you’ve worked that hard to create such beautiful stitchwork, Love of Knitting | Fall 2016

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It’s easiest to see drape in a big swatch. The white sample has much more drape; the blue sample is stiffer. Now imagine these swatches as garments and shawls knit at the same gauge. A sweater from the blue yarn would hug the body, while one made from the white yarn would skim the wearer’s figure. A shawl from the white yarn would hang beautifully, while the blue yarn would produce a stiffer wrap. None of these options are wrong; they simply produce different effects as you knit.

you want those stitches to be visible, with each individual stitch looking crisp and clean. Using a yarn that produces good stitch definition can make your finished object look more professional, with more even gauge and stitches sitting firmly where they are supposed to be rather than sagging or looking sloppy. Some yarns have a halo—a cloud of loose fibers around the individual strands of yarn. Mohair is one fiber particularly known for a halo effect, but alpaca and angora can also appear quite fuzzy. Yarns with a halo can look and feel terrific, but the fuzziness of the loose fibers tends to obscure the individual stitches: when you look at the knitted fabric, you see the haze of loose fibers rather than the stitches underneath. The same is true of highly textured yarns or yarns with beads, sequins, tufts, or other “attachments.” The attached pieces will distract the eye from the stitchwork and hide stitches.

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Plied yarns, on the other hand, tend to produce good stitch definition and the more plies, the more crisp and defined these yarns are. Individual pieces of fiber get firmly twisted into the strand of yarn and are held in place by the many plies so there’s no halo or fuzz. Light can reflect off the different planes of the individual plies, making patterns pop even more. When you knit with yarns like this, you’ll get crisp patterns with distinct individual stitches. When considering a yarn substitution, take a good look at the elements of the pattern you’d like to make. Does the pattern include complex stitchwork or highly textured features such as cables, moss stitch, or twisted stitches? If so, a yarn that will produce good stitch definition is ideal. If the item is meant to be cozy and warm and features relatively basic stitchwork, then a yarn that produces less stitch definition may work. Don’t forget to think about the yarn used in the original sample; take note if it has halo or other prominent texture and consider


end up in a pool around your ankles. Garments intended to hug the body should not be made from drapey yarns. As with stitch definition and elasticity, whether a fabric drapes well depends on what the yarn is made of and how it was constructed. Fibers such as silk and rayon are naturally smooth and lustrous, and that slippery surface allows the finished garment to drape well. Yarns with a smooth rather than textured finish—ribbon or tape yarns, for example—are more inclined to drape, whereas textured yarns such as bouclé or yarns with noticeable nap (such as chenille) tend not to drape. Another important factor in whether a fabric will drape is how tightly or loosely the yarn is knitted. Knitting a yarn very tightly, using smaller needles than is typical (for example, size 4 needles for a worsted-weight yarn), will result in little or no drape. The stitches will be packed tightly together, with no extra space in between for them to gently move or sway. Using larger needles than is typical (such as size 8 needles for a fingering-weight yarn) will produce larger stitches with more open space between and in them. That, in turn, will create a fabric with more drape. When deciding on a yarn, look carefully to see how important drape is to the finished project, then choose fiber, construction, and gauge accordingly.

The Final Test how much of the design’s appeal comes from the appearance of the yarn.

Drape Elasticity and stitch definition come from the yarn’s construction; drape refers to a feature of the knitted fabric the yarn creates. Think about the robes of the Statue of Liberty. They ripple and flow, pooling around her, giving the illusion of movement and swing. When knitters refer to a drapey yarn, they are talking about a yarn that creates fabric with movement and swing rather than one that holds its shape and doesn’t budge. Drape is an important quality for certain kinds of knitting projects. Skirts, shawls, lace scarves, and loose-fitting cardigans with flowing fronts all look best with a certain amount of drape. Other projects such as socks, beanies, and gloves are intended to be close-fitting. Using a yarn that drapes well to make a pair of socks may lead to heartache when the socks do not cling to the leg and foot but rather


Once you’ve chosen a likely substitute, swatch generously. A big swatch (at least 8 by 8 inches) in the pattern’s stitch pattern provides more information than any other source. Even before you measure for gauge, you have the chance to test the yarn’s elasticity and stitch definition. You can also evaluate the swatch’s drape, which is especially important if you’ve chosen heavier or lighter yarn. Ultimately, it’s not too hard to replace one yarn for another. But there’s no substitute for a good swatch if you want to love your finished project. The next time you are pondering a yarn substitution, take a look at the pattern you’d like to make and think about these three qualities— elasticity, stitch definition, and drape—before selecting the yarn. s


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Curving Cables Swatch-Cloth KKKK Skill Level

Designed by Lorna Miser

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I recall being afraid of cables when I was a new knitter. They were so thickly textured and beautiful and surely, I thought, you had to be an experienced knitter to work this kind of fancy magic. But I sat down with a book (because the Internet didn’t exist yet) and learned. As it turns out, many cables are very easy. They are made simply with knits and purls, nothing more. The magic of cables comes from knitting the stitches out of order. Each cable pattern describes the new order to knit the stitches. www.knittingdaily.com

that lie in back, but they are partially covered by the front stitches, just as they are in your actual knitting. For Row 9: Slip the first 3 stitches onto the cable needle (again, as if to purl) and hold them in front of your knitting. Now knit the next 3 stitches, then knit the stitches from the cable needle. This makes the held stitches land in front, just as shown on the chart.

Stitch Guide 3/3 RC: Sl 3 sts onto cn, hold in back, k3, k3 from cn. 3/3 LC: Sl 3 sts onto cn, hold in front, k3, k3 from cn.

Note • One skein of the suggested yarn will make three washcloths.

WASHCLOTH Yarn Weight

CO 46 sts. Knit 6 rows. Set-up row (WS) K4, place marker (pm), knit to last 4 sts, pm, k4. Work Curving Cable patt using chart or as foll: Rows 1, 5, 7, and 11 (RS) K4, sl m, k2, [p2, k6, p2, k2] 3 times, sl m, k4. Row 2 and all WS rows K4, sl m, [p2, k2, p6, k2] 3 times, p2, sl m, k4. Row 3 K4, sl m, k2, [p2, 3/3 RC (see Stitch Guide), p2, k2] 3 times, sl m, k4. Row 9 K4, sl m, k2 [p2, 3/3 LC (see Stitch Guide), p2, k2] 3 times, sl m, k4. Row 12 Work Row 2. Rep Rows 1–12 until piece measures 7" from CO, ending with a RS row. Knit 8 rows. BO all sts kwise on WS.

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Finished Size 9" wide and

8" tall. Yarn Brown Sheep

Cotton Fleece (80% pima cotton, 20% merino wool; 215 yd [197 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #CW640 spryte, 1 skein. Needles Size 8 (5 mm):

straight. Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle. Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows =

4" in Curving Cable patt. See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.

Finishing Weave in ends. Block. s

Curving Cable This cable is a simple one to try if you’ve never knit cables, because you’ll work the same type of cable several times on Row 3. Then on Row 9 you’ll work a slightly different cable several times for that row. For Row 3: Slip the first 3 stitches of the cable onto a cable needle. Slip them as if to purl—in other words, just slide them from the left needle to the right needle without twisting them. The words and the chart key say to hold them in back of your work. The chart symbols even look like a cable: the two long lines are the outline of the 3 stitches that will lie on the front. The shorter lines are also the outline of the stitches www.knittingdaily.com

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Circus Train Passenger Car KKKK Skill Level

A circus train has to have room for passengers. Knit a bright passenger car as the third installment in a four-car train.

Designed by Megan Kreiner of MK Crochet / MK Knits

Yarn Weight

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Finished Size 9" long, 7" tall,

and 5" wide. Yarn Cascade Ultra Pima

(100% pima cotton; 220 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g];) #3764 sunshine (yellow; MC), #3729 gray (A), #3754 true black (B), #3728 white (C), #3737 emerald (green; D), 1 skein each. Needles Size 4

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double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; polyester fiberfill; one ½"–¾" plastic button; stuffing foam (optional; see Notes). Gauge Gauge is not essential

for this project (see Notes). See www.knittingdaily.com/ glossary for terms you don’t know.


Notes • This train car is worked back and forth in pieces, then stuffed and seamed. • As a general guideline, the manufacturer’s suggested gauge for the yarn shown is 22–24 sts = 4" in stockinette, but you should work to whatever gauge is firm enough to prevent the stuffing from showing. • To give the train car a more square appearance, use blocks of foam wrapped in a bit of polyester fiberfill to stuff the base and car sections. • The windows are worked using the intarsia method. Use a separate ball of yarn for each color area. On every row at each color change, twist yarns to avoid a hole by laying the old color just worked over the new color to be worked.

Base With A and straight needles, CO 16 sts. Beg with a RS row, work 7 rows in St st for back of base. Next row (WS) Knit 1 row for fold line. Next row (RS) Using the backward-loop method, CO 8 sts for side of base, work new sts as k7, p1, knit to end—24 sts. Next row (WS) CO 8 sts for other side of

base, work new sts as p7, k1, p16 for bottom of base, k1, p7—32 sts. Next row (RS) K7, p1, k16, p1, k7. Work 41 rows in patt as established for bottom of base, ending with a WS row. Next row (RS) BO 8 sts for one side, work in patt to end—24 sts rem. Next row (WS) BO 8 sts for other side, knit to end—16 sts rem. Beg with a RS row, work 7 rows in St st for front of base. Next row (WS) Knit 1 row for fold line. Beg with a RS row, work in St st for 42 rows for top flap. BO all sts. Assembly: Block. Lay base on flat surface with WS facing up. Fold the back, front, and sides of the base up along purled fold lines to create a shallow box shape, and sew four short vertical seams. Sew sides of top flap to upper edges of box shape. Stuff the base (see Notes), then sew top flap’s BO edge to base’s CO edge to close.

Train Car Top, back, bottom, and front: With B and straight needles, CO 10 sts. Inc row (RS) [K1f&b] 2 times, k6, [k1f&b] 2 times—14 sts. Purl 1 WS row. Inc row (RS) [K1, M1] 2 times, k10, [M1, k1] 2 times—18 sts. Purl 1 WS row. Inc row (RS) [K1, M1] 3 times, k12, [M1, k1] 3 times—24 sts. Next row (WS) BO 2 sts, purl to end—22 sts rem. Next row (RS) BO 1 st, break B, join MC, cont with MC only, BO 1

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st, knit to end—20 sts rem. Work 3 rows in St st. Dec row (RS) Ssk, k16, k2tog—18 sts rem. Beg with a WS row, work 5 rows in St st. Dec row (RS) Ssk, k14, k2tog—16 sts rem. Beg with a WS row, work 14 rows in St st for back. Next row (WS) Knit 1 row for fold line, place removable m (pm) A at end of row. Beg with a RS row, work 41 rows in St st for bottom of train car. Next row (WS) Knit 1 row for fold line, pm at beg of row. Beg with a RS row, work 14 rows in St st for front. Inc row (RS) K1, M1R, k14, M1L, k1—18 sts. Beg with a WS row, work 5 rows in St st. Inc row (RS) K1, M1R, k16, M1L, k1—20 sts. Work 4 rows in St st. Break MC. Join B. Next row (WS) Cont with B only, CO 2 sts, p20—22 sts. Next row (RS) Using the backward-loop method, CO 2 sts, work new sts as k2, knit to end—24 sts. Purl 1 WS row. Dec row (RS) [Ssk] 3 times, k12, [k2tog] 3 times—18 sts rem. Purl 1 WS row. Dec row (RS) [Ssk] 2 times, k10, [k2tog] 2 times—14 sts rem. Purl 1 WS row. Dec row (RS) [Ssk] 2 times, k6, [k2tog] 2 times—10 sts rem. BO all sts pwise. Break yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Right side: With MC, straight needles, and RS facing, beg at m A, pick up and knit 40 sts along edge between purl ridges, turn. Beg with a WS row, work 9 rows in St st. Next row (RS) K4, join C (see

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Notes), with C, k14, join MC, with MC, k4, join C, with C, k14, join MC, with MC, k4. Next row (WS) With MC, p4, [with C, p14, with MC, p4] 2 times. Cont with color patt, work 2 rows in St st. Inc row (RS) With MC, k1, M1R, k3, with C, k14, MC, k4, with C, k14, with MC, k3, M1L, k1—42 sts. Next row (WS) With MC, p5, with C, p14, with MC, p4, with C, p14, with MC, p5. Beg with a RS row, work 4 rows even in patt. Inc row (RS) With MC, k1, M1R, k4, with C, k14, with MC, k4, with C, k14, with MC, k4, M1L, k1—44 sts. Purl 1 WS row in patt. Break C. Cont with MC only. Work 3 rows in St st. BO all sts pwise. Left side: With MC, straight needles, and RS facing, beg at m B, pick up and knit 40 sts along edge between purl ridges, turn. Complete as for right side. Assembly: With RS facing out, sew train car corner edges together. Embroidery: Note: Use photos as guide. For sides: With D, work in chain stitch a sideways “S” shape below each window on each side of train car, then work a 3-petal lazy daisy in center above the shapes between the windows. For front: With D, work in chain stitch a “w” with curled ends on the bottom half of front, then work a 3-petal lazy daisy with a French knot above the tip of each petal for a “crown” above the center line of the “w” on the top half

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of the front. For back: With D, work a 3-petal lazy daisy at the bottom of the back from which in chain stitch a “Y” shape with curled ends continues up the back of train car. Sew train car to base.

Roof With B and straight needles, CO 26 sts. Knit 2 rows. Beg with a RS row, work 45 rows in St st. Knit 1 WS row. BO all sts. Break yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Assembly: Line up first and last rows of roof with curved B edges at front and back of train car and pin in place. Sew roof to top edges of train car and stuff before closing seam. Create roof overhang by pinching top and side edges of roof tog along curved roof lines at front and back of train car and, with B, sew a running stitch ½" in from edge to hold shaping in place.

Roof Strap (make 3) With A and straight needles, CO 26 sts. Knit 1 row. BO all sts kwise. Assembly: Attach roof straps evenly across roof.

Wheels (make 4) With B and dpn, CO 8 sts, leaving a long tail. Pm and join in the rnd. Inc rnd (RS) [K1f&b] 8 times—16 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Inc rnd K1, [M1, k2] 7 times, M1, k1—24 sts. Knit 1 rnd.

Inc rnd K2, [M1, k3] 7 times, M1, k1—32 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Break B. Join A. Inc rnd K3, [M1, k4] 7 times, M1, k1—40 sts. Purl 2 rnds. Knit 2 rnds. Purl 2 rnds. Dec rnd [K3, k2tog] 8 times—32 sts rem. Break A. Rejoin B. Knit 1 rnd. Dec rnd [K2, k2tog] 8 times—24 sts rem. Knit 1 rnd. Dec rnd [K1, k2tog] 8 times—16 sts rem. Knit 1 rnd. Dec rnd 20 [K2tog] 8 times—8 sts rem. Stuff wheel. Break yarn, draw tail through rem sts, and pull tight to close, then weave tail back and forth through center of wheel 2–3 times to shape wheel into a flattened disk. Use CO tail to close opening at beg of wheel, but do not trim end of tail.

Wheel Centers (make 4) With C and dpn, CO 8 sts. Pm and join in the rnd. Knit 1 rnd. Inc rnd K2, M1, k4, M1, k2—10 sts. Knit 2 rnds. BO all sts. Assembly: Stuff and sew to center of wheel. With base of train car resting on a flat surface, use each wheel’s CO tail to sew wheels to 4 corners of base.

Finishing Hitch: With A and straight needles, CO 16 sts. BO all sts. Fold hitch into a loop and sew to front of train car just below seam between base and train car. Sew button to back of car centered on back side of base. Weave in ends. s


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STANDARD YARN WEIGHT SYSTEM Standards and guidelines for crochet and knitting: categories of yarn, gauge ranges, and recommended needle and hook sizes.

Yarn weight symbol and category names Type of yarns in category

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

LACE

SUPER FINE

FINE

LIGHT

MEDIUM

BULKY

SUPER BULKY

JUMBO, ROVING

Sport, Baby

DK, Light Worsted

Worsted, Afghan, Aran

Chunky, Craft, Rug

Fingering Sock, Finger10 count croing, Baby chet thread

Bulky Roving Bulky Roving

33–40** sts

27–32 sts

23–26 sts

21–24 sts

16–20 sts

12–15 sts

6–11 sts

6 sts and fewer

1.5–2.25 mm

2.25–3.25 mm

3.25–3.75 mm

3.75–4.5 mm

4.5–5.5 mm

5.5–8 mm

8 mm and larger

12.75 mm and larger

Recommended needle in U.S. size range

000 to 1

1 to 3

3 to 5

5 to 7

7 to 9

9 to 11

Crochet gauge* range in single crochet to 4 inches

32–42 double crochets**

21–32 sts

16–20 sts

12–17 sts

11–14 sts

8–11 sts

5–9 sts

5 sts and fewer

Recommended hook in metric size range

Steel*** 1.6–1.4mm regular hook 2.25 mm

2.25–3.5 mm

3.5–4.5 mm

4.5–5.5 mm

5.5–6.5 mm

6.5–9 mm

9mm and larger

16 mm and larger

Recommended hook in U.S. size range

Steel*** 6, 7, 8 regular hook B–1

B–1 to E–4

E–4 to 7

7 to I–9

I–9 to K–10½

K–10½ to M–13

M–13 and larger

Q and larger

Knit gauge range* in stockinette stitch to 4 inches Recommended needle in metric size range

SKILL LEVELS FOR KNITTING

KKKK Beginner Projects for first-time knitters using basic knit and purl stitches. Minimal shaping. KKKK Easy Projects using basic stitches, repetitive stitch patterns, simple color changes, and simple shaping and finishing. KKKK Intermediate Projects with a variety of stitches, such as basic cables and lace, simple intarsia, double-pointed needles and knitting-in-the-round needle techniques, mid-level shaping and finishing. KKKK Experienced Projects using advanced techniques and stitches, such as short rows, Fair Isle, more intricate intarsia, cables, lace patterns, and numerous color changes. 78


11 and larger 17 and larger

* These are guidelines only: They reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle or hook sizes for specific yarn categories. ** Laceweight yarns are usually knitted or crocheted on larger needles and hooks to create lacy, openwork patterns. Accordingly, a gauge range is difficult to determine. Always follow the gauge stated in your pattern. *** Steel crochet hooks are sized differently from regular hooks—the higher the number, the smaller the hook, which is the reverse of regular hook sizing. A Standards & Guidelines booklet from the Craft Yarn Council of America is available at www.craftyarncouncil.com/standards.html. Click on the “Downloadable Guidelines PDF” link on the left side of the page.


CHECK YOUR GAUGE For best results, always take time to check your gauge. Using the same needles and yarn you will use for your project, knit a swatch that is about 5" (12.5 cm) square. Count the number of stitches and rows in 4". If you have more rows or stitches than indicated in your pattern, try larger needles and knit another swatch. If you have fewer rows or stitches than indicated, make another swatch using smaller needles. Continue this process until your swatch matches the numbers given in your pattern. Although this seems tedious, it is worth the time to increase the accuracy of the finished size of your project. A gauge tool, such as the one shown, can aid in counting stitches and rows.

STANDARD KNITTING ABBREVIATIONS sl st

slip stitch (sl 1 st pwise unless otherwise indicated)

ssk

slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, k2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease)

ssp

slip 1 kwise, slip 1 kwise, p2 sl sts tog tbl (decrease)

pattern(s)

st(s)

stitch(es)

pm

place marker

St st

stockinette stitch

psso

pass slipped stitch over

tbl

through back loop

decrease(s); decreasing

p2sso

pass two slipped stitches over

tog

together

double-pointed needle(s)

pwise

purlwise

WS

wrong side

foll

following; follows

RC

right cross

wyb

with yarn in back

g

gram(s)

rem

remain(s); remaining

wyf

with yarn in front

inc

increase(s); increasing

rep

repeat; repeating

yo

yarn over

k

knit

rev St st reverse stockinette stitch

*

k1f&b

knit into front and back of same st

rib

ribbing

repeat starting point (i.e., repeat from *)

k2tog

knit two stitches together

rnd(s)

round(s)

**

kwise

knitwise

RS

right side

repeat all instructions between asterisks

left cross

rev sc

reverse single crochet

()

LC

alternate measurements and/or instructions

m(s)

marker(s)

sc

single crochet

[]

MC

main color

sk

skip

mm

millimeter(s)

sl

slip

instructions that are to be worked as a group a specified number of times

beginning; begin; begins

M1 (P)

bet

between

M1R (L) make one right (left)

BO

bind off

p

purl

CC

contrasting color

p1f&b

purl into front and back of same st

cm

centimeter(s)

p2tog

purl two stitches together

cn

cable needle

patt(s)

CO

cast on

cont

continue(s); continuing

dec(s) dpn

beg

make one (purl)

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This fashion story builds on the nautical colorblock theme of recent seasons in bold new ways. Look for giant black-and-white prints, sometimes in optical illusion style, and often mixed with checks and stripes. Intarsia lovers can rejoice: you’ve got a trendy way to showcase a favorite colorwork technique.

The wild free spirit of the American West has caught the eye—and the heart!—of designers, and they’re embellishing everything from jewelry to home decoration to sweaters with funky knotted fringe. Round up your autumn look (pun intended) with this hot fashion trend. To make your fringe placement especially easy, evenly space eyelets along a border using a [k2tog, yarnover] combination, then just insert the fringe into these holes!

Mother Nature Take a cue from the change in seasons and adorn yourself with colors of the harvest and motifs borrowed from nature. Look for cables and traveling stitches mimicking winding ivy and secret woodland paths, as well as textured lace patterns reminiscent of falling leaves. Colors will go from deep burgundy to mossy green to velvety chocolate browns. Tiny splashes of gold and silver metallic spice things up, making the look upscale and glamorous but still easy to wear.

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