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26 Making Sense of Symbols
46 Finish ing D etai l s
66 C i rc u l a r K n i t t i n g
81 G e t t i n g S t a r te d w i t h S o c k s
116 T he Grand P l an Mitten C h ar t
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PROJ EC T S
Sim ple S c a r v e s
8 Here and There C a b les
Norah Gau gha n Instructions page 14 42
9 Bur m a R ing s Sc a r f
An n Bu dd Instructions page 14
Fanc y Scar ves Wra ps
9 N ec k War mer
2 8 F o rbe s F o re st 4 2 O re n bu rg L a c e Tr ian g le
Emily Bix ler Instructions page 16
Ka t h y Z i m m e r m a n Instructions page 32 G a l i n a Kh m e l e v a Instructions page 50
9 Verde 4 2 Ru ff l e d Ca pe l e t wit h S le e ve s
2 9 F ro th y S c a rf
Emily Bix ler Instructions page 16 P a m A l l e n Instructions page 52
A n n Bu d d Instructions page 33
10 Pom - po m Sc a r f 4 3 S u m m e r S h a w l et t e
2 9 N e v e r W i m py W i m pl e
Kristin Nicho l a s Instructions page 18 S a n d i Wi s e h e a r t Instructions page 53
Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Instructions page 34
11 Huc kle b er r y As c o t 43 Lace Poncho
Kat Coy le Instructions page 18 S u s a n S t e r n l i e b Instructions page 55
3 0 S h i bo ri - e squ e N e c k Wra p
M a g s Ka n d i s Instructions page 35
11 Mist y G a rd en 43 Mini Poncho
J o S harp Instructions page 20 M e e m a S p a d o l a Instructions page 56
3 1 V i n ta ge Ve l v e t
L i s a D a n i e l s Instructions page 36
11 Midw est M o o nlig ht 4 3 Ch u n k y L a c e Wr ap
I v y Bigelow Instructions page 20 L i s a S h r o y e r Instructions page 56
3 1 Ru ssi a n L a c e S c a rf
D i x i e F a l l s a n d J a n e F ou r n i e r
12 Zigz ag St r ip es 4 4 A rro w h e a d S tole
Instructions page 36
Debbie Bli s s Instructions page 22 Mary Jane Mucklestone Instructions page 57
3 1 L a rk spu r S c a rf 4 4 S ta r Ri b M e sh P on ch o
12 Penobs c o t Silk Sc a r f
Ka r a G ot t Instructions page 38 Mary Jane Mucklestone Instructions page 57
Cy ren e S lego na Instructions page 22
3 5 F e l t i n g Re s ou r c e s 4 4 S to c k i n e tte a n d S e e d Pon ch o
12 Fr ill Co lla r
Emily Bix ler Instructions page 24 3 7 L a c e Kn i t t i n g H i n t s C y r e n e S l e g o n a Instructions page 58
5 0 G r a f t i n g T e ch n i qu e
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1 0 0 A n n e tre l a c S o c k s
On the Cover: Larkspur Scarf and Hat. S a n d y Be a d l e Instructions page 111 DEP T S
See projects on pages 31 and 63
1 0 0 Tra v e l e r’s S to c k i n gs
N a n c y Bu s h Instructions page 112 4 Stra nds
62 C on s t r u c t i on
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BURMA RINGS SCARF by Emily Bixler
by Ann Budd YARN Classic Elite Inca Alpaca
YARN Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille Page 16
Page 14
FRILL COLLAR
by Emily Bixler
YARN Filatura Di Crosa Baby Kid Extra and Aiko,
distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Page 24
NOTES
• Because this pattern has an odd number
of rows, the cable row will alternate be-
needle. With B, *insert needle through purl
bump of Row 5 directly below next st on
tween the “right” and “wrong” sides each BURMA RINGS needle, then through st on needle, then
time it is worked. knit through both loops tog; rep from * to
SCARF end of row—fi rst tuck completed.
SCARF Ann Budd Rows 11–15: With C, rep Rows 1–5.
CO 74 sts. Work reversible cable patt as foll: Rows 16–19: With D, rep Rows 6–9.
Rows 1–6: P1, *k3, p3; rep from * to last st, Skill Level Easy Row 20: (WS, tuck row) Fold last 4 rows
k1. in half as for Row 10 to bring last row of
Row 7: *Sl 6 sts onto cn and hold in front, Finished Size About 3½" wide and 82½" long. previous color stripe up close to the needle;
p1, k3, p1, sl last st from cn to left needle and Yarn Crystal Palace Cotton Chenille (100% when working Row 20 this will be Row 15,
purl it, (p1, k3, p1) from cn, p2, k3, p2; rep cotton; 98 yd [89 m]/50 g; Chunky #5 the last row worked with C. With D, *insert
from * to last 2 sts, p1, k1. Bulky): #1404 dark lilac (A), 2 skeins; #9660 needle through purl bump of last row of
purple(B), #4021 red velvet (C), #9784 previous color stripe directly below next st
lacquer red (D), and #1219 bougainvilla (E), 1 on needle, then through st on needle, then
skein each. knit through both loops; rep from * to end
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir). of row.
Notions Tapestry needle. Rows 21–25: With E, rep Rows 11–15.
Gauge About 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st. Rows 26–30: With A, rep Rows 16–20,
Exact gauge is not critical for this project, but using A for tuck Row 30.
differences in gauge may produce a scarf with Rows 31–35: With B, rep Rows 11–15.
different finished dimensions. Rows 36–40: With C, rep Rows 16–20,
using C for tuck Row 40.
SCARF Rows 41–45: With D, rep Rows 11–15.
With A, CO 310 sts. Beg with a RS row, work Rows 46–50: With E, rep Rows 16–20,
back and forth in rows as foll: using E for tuck Row 50.
STRIPES
Stripes are an easy way to add multiple colors to your work. They side of your work for a few rows (Figure 1) or you can carry the
can be as narrow or as bold as you desire, and you can use many colors for more than two rows by twisting the colors every other
stripes in one project. Several shades of one hue give a subtle, row (Figure 2). If you are working circularly, the yarn will always
almost dimensional effect, while contrasting colors make a work be at the beginning of the round.
vibrate. Stripes are a fun way to experiment with color effects
that can be further enhanced by stripe width and placement. To change colors, simply begin a new row (or round) with your new
color. If the edge stitch seems too loose, you can tie the yarn end
When you’re working stripes back and forth in rows, it is easier, temporarily (you will undo the knot and work the end in later) to
but not essential, to work in two-row increments so that all the color you are stopping close to the edge of your work (Figure 3).
stripes begin on a knit row; in this way the yarn will always be at Proceed with the new color for the desired number of rows and then
the edge where you need it. When you’re working narrow stripes either return to the original color or add yet another color. When
of just a few colors, it is not necessary to cut the yarn when you you are finished, work the yarn ends carefully into the backside of
change colors—the unused color can be carried loosely up the the matching color (Figure 4).
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FINISHING SCARF
Edges: With RS of left short end facing, CO 49 sts. Knit 3 rows. Cont as foll:
pick up and knit 115 sts along the short, Rows 1, 3, 5, and 7: (RS) *[K2tog, yo] four
flared edge. Next row: (WS) Knit. Next times, k8; rep from * two more times, end k1.
row: (RS) K1, *MB (see Stitch Guide), k6; Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: *K9, p7; rep from * to
rep from * to last 2 sts, MB, k1—17 bobbles last st, k1.
total. BO all sts. Rep for opposite short Rows 9, 11, 13, and 15: K1, *k8, [yo, ssk]
edge. Weave in all loose ends. Block. times, [k2tog] 3 times; rep from * to last st, four times; rep from *.
k1. Rows 10, 12, 14, and 16: K1, *p7, k9; rep
Kat Coyle is the author of Boho Baby Knits: Row 4: Knit. from *.
Groovy Patterns for Cool Tots (Potter Craft, Rep Rows 1–4 until piece measures about 59" Rep Rows 1–16 a total of 25 times (400 patt
2007), a collection of knitting patterns for from beg. BO all sts. rows). Knit 3 rows. BO all sts.
little ones. You can see more of her work at
www.katcoyle.com.
FINISHING
Project Photos: Joe Hancock Weave in loose ends. Block lightly, if desired.
MISTY GARDEN
Jo Sharp FINISHING
Weave in loose ends. Block lightly, if desired.
Skill Level Easy
Ivy Bigelow is a former editorial assistant for
Finished Size 7" wide and 59" long, after Interweave Knits.
blocking. MIDWEST This project was excerpted from Scarf Style
Yarn GGH Soft Kid (70% kid mohair, 25%
nylon, 5% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/25 g; Aran
MOONLIGHT (Interweave, 2004).
#4 Medium): #87, 2 balls. Yarn distributed Ivy Bigelow Project Photos: Carol Kaplan
by Muench Yarns.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size Skill Level Easy
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle. Finished Size 10" wide and 60" long, after
Gauge 21 sts and 20 rows = 4" in pattern st. blocking.
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Cotton
SCARF Comfort (80% wool, 20% organic cotton;
CO 38 sts. Work in patt as foll: 180 yd [165 m]/2 oz; Sportweight #2 Fine):
Row 1: (RS) Knit. bluet, 3 skeins.
Row 2: Purl. Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if
Row 3: K1, *[k2tog] 3 times, [yo, k1] 6 necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
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ADULT SCARF
Skill Level Easy With deep purple, CO 51 sts. Knit 1 row. Beg
with Row 1, work chevron patt, changing
Finished Size Adult scarf measures 6" colors according to the foll stripe sequence: 6
wide and 72" long; child’s scarf measures rows navy, 6 rows bright light blue, 6 rows ol-
4½" wide and 38" long, not including pom- ive green, 2 rows mustard, 6 rows bottle green,
poms. 6 rows deep purple—32 rows total. Rep this
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Zara (100% Merino, 32-row stripe sequence until scarf measures
136 yd [124 m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium). about 72" from beg, ending with 6 rows of
For adult’s scarf: #1389 navy, #1472 bottle green. Change to deep purple and work
bright light blue, #1503 olive green, #1790 Row 1 of chevron patt. With deep purple, BO PENOBSCOT
mustard, #1784 deep purple, #1780 bottle all sts kwise.
green, 1 ball each. For child’s scarf: #1780
SILK SCARF
bottle green, 2 balls; #1389 navy, #1472 FINISHING Cyrene Slegona
bright light blue, #1503 olive green, #1790 Weave in loose ends. Block lightly, if desired.
mustard, #1784 deep purple, 1 ball each. Skill Level Easy
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles. CHILD’S SCARF
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle With bottle green, CO 39 sts. Knit 1 row. Beg Finished Size 5¾" wide and 41" long.
size if necessary to obtain the correct with Row 1, work chevron patt, changing Yarn Fiesta Yarns La Luz (100% silk; 210 yd
gauge. colors according to the foll stripe sequence: [192 m]/2 oz; Worsted #4 medium): #3320
Notions Tapestry needle; cardboard or *2 rows navy, 2 rows bright light blue, 2 rows arctic ice, 1 skein.
pom-pom maker for child’s version. olive green, 2 rows mustard,* 2 rows bottle Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if
green, 2 rows deep purple; rep from * to * necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
once more. Change to bottle green and work Notions Tapestry needle; stitch markers (m).
in chevron patt without stripes until piece Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.
measures about 34½", ending with Row 2 of
patt. Cont in chevron patt, changing colors Stitch Guide
according to the foll stripe sequence: **2 rows Little Arrowhead Lace: (multiple of 6 sts
mustard, 2 rows olive green, 2 rows bright +1)
light blue, 2 rows navy,** 2 rows deep purple, Row 1: (RS) K1, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1;
2 rows bottle green; rep from ** to ** once rep from * to end.
more. Change to deep purple and work Rows 2 and 4: (WS) Purl.
Row 1 of chevron patt. With deep purple, BO Row 3: K2, *yo, sl 2 kwise as if to k2tog, k1,
all sts kwise. p2sso, yo, k3; rep from * to last 5 sts, yo, sl 2
kwise as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso, yo, k2.
FINISHING Rep Rows 1–4 for pattern.
Weave in loose ends. Block lightly, if desired.
Make seven pom-poms (see page 48), two each SCARF
in olive green, mustard, and navy, and one in Loosely CO 33 sts. Working fi rst and last st
bright light blue. Attach three pom-poms to of every row in garter st (knit every row) for
the points at one end of scarf, and four pom- edge sts, work 7 rows even in St st, beg and
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Many beginning knitters pale at the sight of a knitting pattern, bol for “no stitch” is used within the center of
temporarily paralyzed by the seemingly complicated abbreviations and the chart. T hese sy mbols accommodate
“missing” stitches while they maintain the verti-
symbols (k2tog, ssk, brackets, parentheses, asterisks, . . .). cal integrity of the pattern. In Interweave Knits,
missing stitches are represented by gray shaded
But most knitters quickly realize that will appear squatter in the actual knitting than boxes. When you come to a shaded box, simply
pattern language is actually quite simple; rather they appear on the grid. To avoid this discrep- skip over it and continue to the end of the row
than an unbreakable code, it is truly a useful ancy when designing your own project, you can as if it doesn’t exist.
shorthand. Curiously, however, many knitters use proportional knitter’s graph paper (available
never make the jump to following charted pat- at knitting stores). ROW NUMBERS
terns, failing to understand how logical and, Rows are numbered along the side of most
yes, easy to follow, they really are. SYMBOLS charts, especially long or complicated ones. Row
Charts have several advantages over row-by- Though not all publications use exactly the numbers appearing along the right edge denote
row knitting instructions written out in words: same symbols (for example, some use a horizon- right-side rows to be read from right to left. Row
They let you see at a glance what’s to be done tal dash to denote a purl stitch, others use a dot), numbers appearing along the left edge denote
and what the pattern will look like knitted; they for the most part, the symbols represent what wrong-side rows to be read from left to right.
help you recognize how the stitches relate to one the stitches look like when viewed from the right For example, if the number 1 is on the right
another; and they take up less space than writ- side of the knitting. Symbols that slant to the edge of the chart, that and all subsequent odd-
ten instructions. These days, more and more left represent left-slanting stitches. Symbols that numbered rows are right-side rows; all even-
patterns are being charted instead of written slant to the right represent right-slanting stitch- numbered rows are worked from the wrong side
out row by row, and that means it is more im- es. Notice how the symbols in the charts at right (from left to right). With few exceptions, charts
portant than ever to learn how to read them. mimic the stitches in the knitted fabrics. in Inter weave Knits designate Row 1 as a right-
Once you add this skill to your repertoire, your Because charts are presented as viewed from side row. For some patterns, this necessitates a
choices as a knitter expand nicely. the right side only, most symbols represent two “set-up row” be worked prior to the first row of
different maneuvers—one for right-side rows the chart to get the stitches in the necessary se-
The Anatomy of a Chart and another for wrong-side rows. For example, quence of knits and purls.
Charts are a visual representation of a knit- for stockinette stitch, you knit the stitches on
ted fabric viewed from the right side. Charts are right-side rows and purl them on wrong-side PATTERN REPEATS
plotted on graph paper so that one square repre- rows. However, charted stockinette stitch shows All charts show at least one pattern repeat.
sents one stitch and one horizontal row repre- only the right, or knit, side. A list of the most If the repeat is complex, more than one repeat
sents one row of knitting. The symbols or colors common symbols and their right- and wrong- is charted to help you see how the individual
in the squares indicate how to work each stitch. side defi nitions is presented in the box below motifs look adjacent to each other.
For colorwork charts, the colors represent yarn the charts. In row-by-row instructions, pattern repeats
colors; for texture work, the symbols represent are flanked by asterisks or square brackets. On
stitch manipulations. Unless otherwise speci- NO STITCH charts, these repeats are outlined in heavy or
fied, charts are read from the bottom to the top, Many stitch patterns, especially lace, involve colored boxes, or they’re annotated at the lower
right to left for right-side rows, and left to right increases or decreases that cause the stitch or upper edge of the chart.
for wrong-side rows. When knitting in the round count to rise or fall, thereby requiring the num- Some patterns that are worked back and
(where the right side of the knitting is always ber of boxes in a chart to vary from one row to forth in rows require extra stitches to balance a
facing out), all rows are read from right to left. the next. For some patterns, these variations charted pattern. In row-by-row instructions,
Most charts, including the ones in Inter- are simply represented by uneven chart edges. such patterns are reported as repeating over a
weave Knits, are plotted on a square grid. Be- For other patterns, adding or subtracting boxes multiple of a number of stitches plus extra
cause knitted stitches tend to be wider than at the edge of a chart may disrupt the vertical stitches (e.g., balanced 2×2 ribbing worked back
they are tall, motifs worked from such charts stitch alignment. In these cases, a special sym- and forth is a multiple of 4 stitches plus 2). On
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FA N C Y
SCA RV ES
Luxuriate in the making of these scarves. Their ingenuity will
challenge you, but you’ll learn more knitting techniques with
each stitch.
LARKSPUR SCARF
RUSSIAN LACE SCARF by Kara Gott
by Dixie Falls and Jane Fournier YARN Nashua Handknits Julia,
YARN JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk distributed by Westminster Fibers
Page 36 Page 38
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FORBES FOREST
Stitch Guide
Popcorn: ([K1f&b] 2 times, k1) in same
st to make 5 sts, turn; p5; turn; ssk, k1,
k2tog; slip second and third sts on right
needle over the first st to dec back to 1 st.
Left Zigzag Cable
set-up row
k on RS; p on WS
SCARF
Tier 1: Loosely CO 337 sts. Purl 1 row, plac-
ing markers (pm) after every 24 sts if desired
(see Notes; there will be one 1 st left over);
Lisa Daniels T-shirts or an old sheet. To felt a larger piece Project Photos: Carol Kaplan
(bigger than the scarf shown here), place it
Skill Level Intermediate directly in the washing machine with similar
items without the washing bag. The goal is to
Finished Size 5" wide and 68" long, after have a large enough load that the machine will
washing and felting. balance properly while avoiding clothes that
Yarn Muench Yarns Touch Me (72% rayon could transfer color or lint to your finished
microfiber, 28% wool; 61 yd [56 m]/ item. Set the machine for a hot wash, add
50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #3618 toast,
5 skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size
if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m);
tapestry needle. RUSSIAN
Gauge 26 sts and 22 rows = 4" in revers-
ible cable patt before washing and felting;
LACE SCARF
scarf measures about 5¼" wide and 68" Di x ie Fa l ls and Jane Four nier
long before finishing.
Skill Level Experienced
NOTE
• Ththee two
cable crossings alternate between
sides of the scarf.
Finished Size 66" long and 12" wide. Make it
longer or shorter by increasing or decreasing
the number of snowfl ake motifs.
SCARF Yarn JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18
CO 34 sts. Work in patt as foll: (630 yd [576 m]/2 oz; DK #3 Light); light
Row 1: K1, [p2, k2] 2 times, p2, place gray, 1 skein.
marker (pm), [k1, p1] 6 times, pm, [p2, k2] Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm).
2 times, p2, k1. Notions Stitch markers (m), one each of
Row 2: K1, p1, [k2, p2] 2 times, k1, slip two different colors; stitch holder; tapestry
marker (sl m), [k1, p1] 6 times, sl m, k1, needle; rustproof pins.
[p2, k2] 2 times, p1, k1.
Rows 3 and 4: Rep Rows 1 and 2. NOTE
Row 5: K1, [p2, k2] 2 times, p2, sl 6 sts
onto cn and hold in back, [k1, p1] 3 times,
• That eoneworkendstarts by knitting the border
of the scarf. You then pick up
work 6 sts from cn as [k1, p1] 3 times, [p2, the stitches along the edge of the border
k2] 2 times, p2, k1. and knit the side borders and snowfl ake
Row 6: Rep Row 2. pattern that make up the body of the scarf
Rows 7–14: Rep Rows 1 and 2 four times. at the same time. When the scarf is long
Row 15: Rep Row 1. enough, you’ll knit the border for the far
Row 16: K1, p1, [k2, p2] 2 times, k1, sl end and graft it to the body of the scarf.
6 sts onto cn and hold in back, [k1, p1]
3 times, work 6 sts from cn as [k1, p1] 3 SCARF
times, k1, [p2, k2] 2 times, p1, k1. CO 10 sts loosely. Following the directions
Rows 17–22: Rep Rows 1 and 2 three times. for the end border pattern, work 12 com-
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With WS facing, place a cloth over pieces and
carefully block with a steam iron. Pin down
19 edges and leave to dry overnight. With yarn
17 threaded on a tapestry needle, weave in loose
ends.
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Kara Gott is a knitwear designer and
freelance illustrator living and knitting in St.
11 Petersburg, Florida.
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SUMMER SHAWLETTE
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YARN Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4-Ply
Page 53
MINI PONCHO
by Meema Spadola CHUNKY LACE WRAP
YARN Knit Picks Andean Silk and Elegance, by Lisa Shroyer
distributed by Crafts Americana YARN Knit One, Crochet Too Fleece
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Duplicate Stitch
Horizontal: Bring threaded needle out
from back to front at the base of the V of
the knitted stitch you want to cover.
*Working right to left, pass needle in and
out under the stitch in the row above it
and back into the base of the same stitch. French Knot Two-Color Plaited Tie
Bring needle back out at the base of the V Bring threaded needle out of knitted Knot four strands (two light, two dark, and
of the next stitch to the left. Repeat from background from back to front, wrap each 1½ times the desired fi nished length) in
* for desired number of stitches. yarn around needle one to three times, an overhand knot at one end. Hook or pin this
Vertical: Beginning at lowest point, work and use your thumb to hold the wraps end to secure it. Position the strands so that
as for horizontal duplicate stitch, ending in place while you insert needle into the light strands are on the outside and the
by bringing the needle back out at the base background a short distance from where dark ones on the inside. Working from the
of the stitch directly above the stitch just it came out. Pull the needle through the outside, take the left strand over its nearest
worked. wraps into the background. center strand, and the right strand over its
nearest center strand as well as the strand just
placed in the center. Continue placing the
ded strands in the center, alternating sides so that
nd, like-colored strands form a V shape.
rk-
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 1 Figure 2
Pom-Pom
Cut two circles of cardboard, each ½" larger
than desired finished pom-pom width. Cut a
small circle out of the center and a small
wedge out of the side of each circle (Figure 5).
Tie a strand of yarn between the circles, hold
circles together and wrap with yarn—the
more wraps, the thicker the pom-pom. Cut Figure 5
between the circles and knot the tie strand Figure 6
tightly (Figure 6). Place pom-pom between
two smaller cardboard circles held together
with a needle and trim the edges (Figure 7).
Figure 7
Spray-Blocking
Spray-blocking is the mildest form of wet-blocking. It works equally well for all fibers—although BLOCKING
silks and synthetics require more wetness than wool—and it allows for total control over tem-
perature, dampness, and finished texture because you are not restricted to the temperature and TIPS
amount of steam that comes out of your iron, and you can gently pat and shape the piece with • Experiment with blocking your
your hands while you work. Pin the handknit to shape right side up on a padded surface placed gauge swatch before you block
away from direct sun or heat. Fill a spray bottle with cool tap water and spritz a fine, even mist an actual knitted piece.
over the piece. Use your hands to gently pat the moisture into the handknit, if desired, but be
• Do not rub, twist, or wring a
careful not to flatten any textured stitches.
handknit. Doing so may distort
the stitches beyond correction.
• Before blocking, weave in
all loose ends—the blocking
process will help secure the
ends in place.
• It is preferable to block indi-
vidual pieces before sewing
them together. Blocking makes
the sewing process easier, and
the results of blocking are more
consistent when you work with
a single layer of fabric. You can
block a garment that has been
sewed together, but the results
Wet-Wrapping may not be as good.
Wet-wrapping imparts moisture deeper into the fibers and is appropriate for all types of yarn, • Many experts warn against
especially cotton and acrylic, which are less resilient than wool and require more moisture blocking ribbing, which will lose
penetration to reshape stitches. To wet-wrap, thoroughly soak a large bath towel in water, then its natural elasticity if blocked
put it through the spin cycle of a washing machine to remove excess moisture. Place the hand- while stretched open. How-
knit on top of the towel, then roll the two together jelly-roll fashion. Let the bundle sit until ever, ribbing can be successfully
the handknit is completely damp, overnight if necessary. Unroll the towel, remove the hand- blocked if you squeeze it into its
knit, and pin it out to measurements on a padded surface away from direct sun or heat. most contracted state (so that all
the purl stitches recede behind
Immersion the knit stitches) before you
Immersion imparts moisture thoroughly through the fibers and allows complete reshaping. It apply moisture.
is appropriate for all fiber types and particularly ideal for heavily ribbed or cabled fabrics or
• Allow the blocked handknit to air-
fabrics that have taken on a biased slant during knitting. It is also the method to use after
dry completely before moving it.
washing a handknit. To immerse a handknit, turn it inside out and soak it in a basin of luke-
warm water for about twenty minutes or until thoroughly wet, gently squeezing water through
the piece if necessary. Drain the water, carry the wet handknit in a bundle to the washing
machine, and put it through the spin cycle (or roll it in dry towels) to remove excess moisture.
Do not twist or wring the handknit. Shape the piece right side up on a padded surface, using
pins (and blocking wires) as necessary.
BOTTOM BORDER
With yarn and thread held tog and using the
long-tail method (see Glossary) holding two GRAFTING TECHNIQUE
needles tog, CO 12 sts. Following Bottom Slip first stitch on left needle to right needle, pass second stitch on right needle
Border chart, work two set-up rows, then over first stitch and drop off needle (Figure 1). *Slip first stitch on right needle
work Rows 1–16 a total of 27 times—13 sts; to left needle, insert tip of right needle through first stitch purlwise and then
27 points or “teeth.” through second stitch knitwise, drawing second stitch through first, then drop
first stitch off needle (Figure 2). Slip first stitch on left needle to right needle,
TURN FIRST CORNER insert tip of left needle through first stitch purlwise and through second stitch
Work short rows to miter corner as foll: knitwise, drawing second stitch through first, then drop first stitch off needle
Row 1: Sl 1 pwise, k2, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, (Figure 3). Repeat from * until one stitch remains.
k3, k1 and place this st back on left needle,
do not work last st—2 sts on left needle.
Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: Knit.
Row 3: Sl 1 pwise, k2, yo, k5, yo, k2tog,
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
k2, k1 and place this st back on left needle,
Continue 16-row border pattern to Row 432, then turn corner 2 using short–rows.
Set-up row 1
Cast on 12 sts 47
45
43
41
39
37
35
33
31
29
27
25
23
21
19
17
15
13
11
3
Bottom Border
15
13
Cast on 12 sts
11
3
Set-up row 1
419
421
423
425
427
429
431
11
13
15
1
First (Rows 1–16) and twenty-seventh (Rows 417–432) teeth shown. Then turn corner 1 using
short–rows. Pick up 217 slipped sts to marker. Knit one row in back loop of each stitch. On next row
(Row 2 of Border patt), knit to marker while inc 2 sts—219 sts. Knit 14 border sts—233 sts total.
NOTES
• You may find it helpful to place markers
between each repeat of the lace pattern.
• Mark the shoulder stitches by placing a
removable marker or safety pin in the
stitch itself (not between stitches on the
needle), and move these markers up every
Place front sts on holder. Rejoin yarn to back few rows as you work.
sts with RS facing. Working back and forth in
St st on 49 back sts, BO 6 sts at beg of next 4
• The first stitch of every row is slipped
purlwise with yarn in front (pwise wyf).
rows—25 back sts rem. Place sts on holder. This will create an attractive “chain” edge
Turn capelet inside out and with yarn along the sides of your shawl.
threaded on a tapestry needle, sew BO sts tog
at each shoulder. Collar: Place 50 sts for front
SUMMER • To ensure an even slipped-stitch edge,
keep yarn taut while slipping the fi rst
and back on 16" cir needle. With RS facing, SHAWLETTE stitch, then move the yarn over the needle
join yarn at shoulder and pm for beg of rnd. Sandi Wiseheart from front to back and pull it taut again
Work in St st in rnds until collar measures 6". before knitting the next stitch.
BO all sts loosely. Ruffle: Beg at side, with
longer cir needle and RS facing, pick up and
Skill Level Intermediate • Work the decorative bind off very loosely,
using a size larger needle to work this row
knit 1 st in the first CO st at bottom edge of Finished Size 60" around lower edge and if necessary.
capelet, *yo, pick up and knit 1 st in next CO 15½" long from back of neck to lower edge,
st; rep from * to end—308 sts. Place m and after blocking. SHAWL
join. Work St st in rnds until ruffle measures Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere Neckband: With waste yarn and crochet
3¾" from pick-up rnd (bottom edge will roll up 4-Ply (100% cashmere; 155 yd (141 m)/55 g; hook, use the crochet chain provisional CO
slightly when finished). BO all sts loosely. DK #3 Light): lupine (periwinkle), 2 skeins. method (see page 54) to CO 7 sts. Set-up row:
Weave in loose ends. Block lightly on WS with Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). K2, p1, k1, p1, k2. Work 40 rows as foll: Sl 1
steam iron held 1" above fabric. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the pwise wyf, [k1, p1] 2 times, k2. Next row:
correct gauge. (WS) With same side of work facing you, rotate
SLEEVES Notions Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; piece so selvedge at end of row just completed
With dpn, CO 32 sts. Divide sts evenly on smooth waste yarn; markers (m); removable is uppermost. Bring yarn to front. Skipping
four needles, pm, and join for working in the markers or safety pins; tapestry needle. the first slipped selvedge st closest to the
rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Work in St Gauge 16 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st, after needle, *wyf, insert right needle from back to
st until piece measures 6" from beg. Dec rnd: blocking. front under both legs of next slipped selvedge
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FINISHING 15
With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle,
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weave in loose ends. Soak gently in no-rinse
11
wool wash for 15 minutes, then roll in a towel
to remove excess moisture. Spread shawl on 9
3
Sandi Wiseheart is the former editor of
Knitting Daily and still contributes with her 1
ssk
yo
sl 2 as if to k2tog, k1,
pass 2 sl sts over
pattern repeat
Gauge 16 sts = 4" wide, and 32 rows (1 patt sew pieces tog, sewing 1 or 2 sts in from
LACE rep) = 5½" high worked in Ostrich Plumes selvedge of upper layer so that curved edge
PONCHO chart, after blocking. is left free and not pulled straight by the
Susan Sternlieb seam. Weave in loose ends.
PONCHO
Skill Level Intermediate CO 65 sts. Work Ostrich Plumes chart until Susan Sternlieb is a former editorial as-
Rows 1–32 have been repeated a total of 9 sistant for Interweave Knits.
Finished Size Rectangle measures about 16" times; 288 rows completed; piece should
wide (average) and 50" long, before sewing; measure about 50". BO all sts. Project Photos: Chris Hartlove
edges of piece will be wavy.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% extra FINISHING
fine merino, 15% baby camel, 128 yd [117 Block to approximate measurements, allow-
m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #5736 java, ing the fabric to curve into scallops on all
4 balls. 4 sides. Bring the BO edge around to meet
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if lower 16" of long side edge and pin in place
necessary to obtain the correct gauge. with long side edge slightly overlapping BO
Notions Tapestry needle; pins. edge. With yarn threaded on tapestry needle,
Chart 1
19
17
k on RS; p on WS
15
p on RS; k on WS 13
11
yo
9
7
k2tog
5
ssk 3
1
sl 2 sts as if to k2tog,
k1, pass 2 slipped sts over
center st
no stitch
center st
KOOLHAAS HAT
by Jared Flood
YARN Shokay Yarn Shambala
Page 68
SABRINA TAM
by Interweave Knits Staff
YARN Filatura di Crosa Ananas,
distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Page 69
EARFLAP HATS
by Interweave Knits Staff LARKSPUR HAT
YARNS Sirdar Peru, distributed by Knitting Fever; Black by Kara Gott
Forest Naturwolle, distributed by Muench Yarns; Nashua YARN Nashua Handknits Julia,
Handknits Wooly Stripes, distributed by Westminster Fibers distributed by Westminster Fibers
Page 72 Page 73
TWEED BERET
by Kristen TenDyke
YARN Tahki Donegal Tweed
Page 75
MOLLY'S HEADBAND
by Pam Allen
YARN Frog Tree Yarns Alpaca Sport
Weight, distributed by T&C Imports
Page 79
needle but are more easily worked on double- The trickiest part of circular knitting is get-
Being able to knit circular to pointed needles. A 16" needle is a good length ting started. To knit in the round on circular
create a tubular fabric has one of a hat with a 21" circumference, but you’ll needles, cast on the recommended number of
need to switch to double-pointed needles as stitches, just as you would if working on
big advantage—no seams. Plus, you begin decreasing to shape the crown. The straight needles. Make sure all the cast-on
pattern will designate what size and length stitches are hanging below the needle and are
if you’re knitting stockinette, you circular needle is recommended or whether not twisted around the needle. (This is the most
never have to purl! double-pointed needles are better. The abbre- common error—stitches get twisted in the
viation for double-pointed needles is dpn’s process of casting on and the only alternative
and many knitters refer to them by the is to rip out and cast on again.) Now hold one
To knit in the round, you’ll need an array abbreviation. needle tip in each hand with the end of the
of sizes in double-pointed (sets of four or five) Pattern directions for circular knitting call needle connected to the working yarn in your
and circular needles. Circular needles are the rows “rounds.” Th e major diff erence be- right hand. Depending on the stitch pattern,
available in different lengths, the most com- tween working in rounds and working back knit or purl into the first stitch on the left-hand
mon being 16", 24", and 29". The circular nee- and forth in rows is that when you’re working needle—this was the first cast-on stitch. Again,
dle used must be shorter than the circumfer- in rounds, you don’t turn the work. Since the be careful not to twist stitches. After this first
ence of the garment. You can compact the right side of the work is always facing you, connecting stitch is made, work the rest of the
stitches on the needle, but you can’t stretch you don’t need to change knit stitches to purl round according to pattern. You may want to
out work that is too narrow. The shortest cir- stitches on the wrong side of the work. For place a stitch marker on the needle to help you
cular needle available is 9" so any garment this reason, if you are working in rounds in keep track of the first stitch of the round. You’ll
w ith a nar rower circumference must be stockinette stitch, every stitch will be a knit slip this marker as you work each round.
worked on double-pointed needles that can stitch. If you are working rounds in ribbing, If you’re using double-pointed needles,
accommodate as little as one stitch per needle. simply work each stitch as it appears to main- after casting the stitches on to one needle,
Socks or gloves can be worked on a 9" circular tain the continuity of the rib. divide the total number of stitches evenly
between three or four needles (needles usu- dles in a square) so that the cast-on edge faces marker to mark the beginning of each new
ally come in sets of four or five, but you need the inside. Now you’re ready to join your round. Work to the end of the first needle
one to knit with) by sliding stitches over from work. With the spare needle, begin to knit and use that needle as a spare to work stitch-
either end (Figure 1). with the yarn from the right-hand needle, es from the next needle. Continue in this
Once you have the stitches on your nee- pulling the fi rst stitch fi rmly to eliminate a manner around.
dles, arrange them in a triangle (or four nee- gap ( Figure 2 ). After the first stitch use a Illustrations: Sara Boore
The Jogless Jog have worked the fi rst stitch of the round twice, but because you
work into the stitch below the one on the needle the second time,
you have only worked it for one round and it appears as if it were
Knitting color stripes in the round can result in jogs at the worked just once.
"seam" line where each new round begins. This occurs because the The jog between the two colors disappears and the beginning
fi rst stitch in the row above a color change is actually the last of the round for color changes only is shifted one stitch to the left.
stitch of the previous row of color, so it looks like you didn’t Note: Do not change the position of markers required for the
change colors soon enough. (Th is happens because when you’re placement of any shaping decreases or increases (such as ones
knitting in the round you’re actually knitting a spiral, not a circle.) used for waist shaping).
In Meg Swansen's Knitting (Interweave, 1999), Meg offers an inge- Continue working as many rounds as you want with color B.
nious technique for eliminating these jogs when working solid- To change to another color, simple repeat the process, working
color stripes of two or more rounds. the first stitch of the round a second time by picking up the stitch
Work the fi rst stripe (let's call that color A) for the desired in the row below the stitch on the needle and knitting it together
number of rounds, change colors (color B) and knit one round. with the first stitch on the needle, thereby shifting the beginning
Work the fi rst stitch of the second round with color B as fol- of the round one more stitch to the left for color changes.
lows: Pick up the right side of the stitch in the row below the
stitch on the needle (it will be color A), put it on the left needle For a video clip of this technique, Eunny Jang demonstrates two
and knit it together with the fi rst stitch on the needle. You will ways to avoid the jog on Knitting Daily TV Episode 311.
m, sl next st and replace m—this marks 1/1 RPC: sl 1 st onto cn and hold in back, k1tbl, p1 from cn 1
beg of Rnds 1–5. * see note
1/1 LPC: sl 1 st onto cn and hold in front, p1, k1tbl from cn
Work Rows 1–8 of chart 4 (5) times total.
Work Row 1 once more. Shape crown:
Work as foll, changing to dpn when
necessary:
CABLE
with light marine blue, purl
First strap: At bottom edge of hat, mea-
sure 1" on each side of seam. Mark with with chartreuse, knit
locking-ring markers. With WS facing
and largest needles, pick up and knit 4 sts with chartreuse, purl
between m and seam on each side of m—8
sts total. with bright olive green, knit
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1
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Mary Jane Mucklestone lives in Searsmont, Finished Size 26" head circumference and
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10" Maine. You can read about her knitting at 19" high, before felting; 22" head circum-
diameter foam core disk (or plate). www.maryjanemidgemink.blogspot.com. ference and 10" high, after felting.
Gauge 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in colorwork Yarn Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd
Project Photos: Joe Hancock
patt on larger needle. [201 m]/100 g; Worsted #4 Medium):
#8888 purple, 1 skein.
HAT Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 20" circular (cir)
With rose and smaller needle, CO 136 sts. and double-pointed (dpn) needles. Adjust
Place marker (pm) and join for working in needle size if necessary to obtain the cor-
rect gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers;
tapestry needle.
Wheel Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st
worked in the rnd before felting; 14 sts
29 and 32 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd
after felting.
27
25 Stitch Guide
2/2LC: Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2,
23
k2 from cn.
21
NOTE
19
• This hat is worked in the round in stocki-
nette stitch, but is turned inside out after
17
felting so the purl side is the right side.
15
13 HAT
With cir needle, CO 66 sts. Place marker
11
(pm)and join for working in the rnd, slip-
9 ping last CO st to left needle and knitting
the first and last CO sts together—65 sts
7
rem. Next rnd: Sl 1, knit to end. Knit 3
5 more rnds. Inc rnd: *K4, knit into front
and back of next st; rep from * around—78
3
sts. Work in St st until piece measures 9"
1 from CO. Shaping: Switching to dpn when
necessary, start dec rnds as follows:
beg
17
1 (WS) row even. Rep the last 2 rows as neces- become slightly larger, changing the
sary until 6 sts rem, ending with a WS row. gauge to about 4½ stitches per inch. Be 15
Next row: (RS) K2, k2tog, k2—5 sts rem. sure to check gauge while hat is being
13
With WS facing, BO all sts. worked, to match the 5½ sts per inch
before blocking. 11
FINISHING
9
Weave in loose ends. Anything beyond that HAT
is up to you—add colorful braids, tassels, With cir needle, CO 96 sts. Join for work- 7
pom-poms, or embroidery to the earfl aps ing in the rnd, being careful not to twist
5
and/or crown. For more variations, work the sts.
straight section of the hat in a fancy stitch or Rnd 1: *K32, pm; rep from * to end of rnd. 3
color pattern, or two! Use your imagination
1
for infinite possibilities.
pattern repeat
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Kara Gott is a knitwear designer and
freelance illustrator living and knitting in 17 17
St. Petersburg, Florida.
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elastic cast-on such as the
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method. 23
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k2tog
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Crossover Join
Step 1: Slip the first cast-on stitch (it will Figure 1
Figure 1 be on the left needle tip) onto the right
needle (Figure 1).
Figure 15
Figure 12 Figure 19
Foot then knit the last stitch of the needle (Figure will be 2 stitches each on Needle 1 and Needle
Now it’s just a matter of knitting around 23)—there are now 9 stitches on Needle 1. On 3 and 4 stitches on Needle 2.
and around until the foot is the desired length Needle 2, knit the fi rst stitch (Figure 24), ssk You’re nearly done! All that’s left is to close
to the beginning of the toe shaping. In our (Figure 25), knit to the last 3 stitches (Figure off the tip of the toe with the Kitchener stitch
case, we’ll knit until the piece measures 7½" 26), k2tog (Figure 27), knit the last stitch of (see Glossary).
from the back of the heel, ending the round at the needle ( Figure 28 )—there are now 18 When you fi nish the Kitchener stitch, in-
the center of the bottom of the foot. stitches on Needle 2. On Needle 3, knit the sert the needle into the inside of the sock and
first stitch (Figure 29), ssk (Figure 30), knit to weave in the tail on the wrong side.
Toe the end of the needle (Figure 31).
There are many ways to shape the toe of a Row 2: Knit all the stitches on all of the Finishing
sock. The toe we’ll work here is called a wedge needles. Weave in loose ends. The loose ends are
toe. That’s because it forms a wedge shape, Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 until half of the the tails of yarn left hanging at the beginning
with the decreases all worked along the sides original number of stitches remain. In our of the cuff, tip of the toe, and possibly else-
of the foot. case that will be 20 stitches—5 stitches each where along the leg, heel, and foot when you
on Needle 1 and Needle 3; 10 stitches on had to join a new ball of yarn. Thread the end
Round 1: On Needle 1, knit to the last 3 stitches Needle 2. Then repeat Row 1 only (decrease on a tapestry needle and work it into the
(Figure 21), knit 2 stitches together (Figure 22), every round) until 8 stitches remain. There wrong side of the sock.
Blocking
Blocking is the final step. Adding moisture
to the knitting will even out the lines of stitches
and the fibers in the yarn.
Damp Method: My favorite method is to lay
the socks on a towel on a flat surface, spray
them with water, pat them into shape, and leave
them to air-dry.
Figure 31
Ann Budd is the author of The Knitter’s Figure 33
Handy Book series and co-author of many
of the Style series books from Interweave.
Her latest book is Knitted Gifts: Irresistible
Projects to Make and Give (Interweave, 2009).
SIMPLE
SOCKS
Wearing a pair of handknitted socks is a comfort
known only by the wearer—and the knitter who
made them.
TOE
The toe is worked on the 29 sts of Needle 1. knit
Place 29 sts from Needles 2 and 3 onto one
needle, and divide the instep sts on Needle purl
1 onto two needles. Shape toe using short-
rows as foll: v sl 1 with yarn in back (wyb)
2/1 RC: sl 2 sts onto cn and hold in back, k1, k2 from cn
Row 1: (RS) Yo as usual, k28, turn.
Row 2: (WS) Yo backward, p27, turn. pattern repeat
2/1 LC: sl 1 st onto cn and hold in front, k2, k1 from cn
Cont in this manner, working 1 st less on
each row, for 16 more rows, ending with
Cable
a WS row that is worked as [yo backward,
p11, turn].
Row 1: (RS) Yo as usual, k11, correct st 11
mount of yo, k2tog, turn.
Row 2: Yo backward, p12, ssp, turn. 9
Row 3: Yo as usual, k13, correct st mount
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of next 2 yos, k3tog, turn.
Row 4: Yo backward, p14, sssp, turn. 5
Rep the shaping of Rows 3 and 4, working
1 more st on each row, for 12 more rows, 3
ending with a WS row that is worked as
[yo backward, p26, sssp, turn]. Next row: 1
(RS) Yo as usual, k27, correct st mount
of next 2 yos, p3tog, turn. Next row: Yo
backward, k1, p27, sssk.
YARNOVER BACKWARD
FINISHING
Place 29 toe sts onto one needle and sl the Usually, yarnovers on the purl side are worked by bringing the yarn from the
yo onto the other needle and correct st front over the top of the needle to the back, then under the needle to front again
mount. (The toe sts will be on the front (Figure 1). In working a short-row heel, yarnovers are worked in the opposite
needle, the sole sts on the back needle.) direction (referred to as yo backward). Bring yarn under needle to back, then over
Cut yarn leaving a 1 yd tail. With tail needle to front again, and continue purling row (Figure 2).
threaded on a tapestry needle and beg
with the back needle, use Kitchener st (see
Glossary) to graft sts tog, grafting yo tog
with last st. Weave in loose ends.
Figure 1 Figure 2
Marilyn Webster’s passion for fiber arts
began at age six, when her mother taught
her to knit while they stood in line at Ma- SSSP DECREASE
dame Tussauds Wax Museum in London.
She especially loves to knit socks. Slip three stitches knitwise, one
at a time, and purl them together
Project Photos: Joe Hancock through their back loops—two stitches
decreased.
ALGONQUIN SOCKS
by Gayle Bunn
YARN Brown Sheep Nature Spun
Sport Weight
Page 108
A HOLIDAY STOCKING
by Nancy Bush
YARN Dale of Norway Heilo
Page 109
TRAVELER’S STOCKINGS
by Nancy Bush
YARN Koigu Premium Merino
Page 112
Pair 3:
PICKING UP Toe/heel: Medium pink on barn red.
AFTERTHOUGHT HEEL 1st band: Burgundy on dark ochre.
STITCHES 2nd band: Black on aqua.
3rd band: Barn red on dark ochre.
To begin heel, insert needles 4th band: Medium pink on burgundy.
through stitches on either side 5th band: Dark ochre on black.
of the contrasting waste yarn, 6th band: Burgundy on aqua.
then remove waste yarn.
Pair 6:
Toe/heel: Medium pink on burgundy.
1st band: Bright green on medium orange.
2nd band: Black on burgundy.
Figure 1 Figure 2
3rd band: Barn red on medium orange.
4th band: Bright green on black.
5th band: Medium pink on barn red. SSP DECREASE
6th band: Bright green on burgundy. Holding yarn in front, slip two stitches knitwise one at a time onto right needle
7th band: Black on medium orange. (Figure 1). Slip them back onto left needle and purl the two stitches together
8th band: Barn red on bright green. through back loops (Figure 2).
9th band: Medium pink on burgundy.
Pair 7:
Toe/heel: Bright green on sage.
1st band: Light purple on medium orange.
2nd band: Sage on aqua.
3rd band: Light purple on black.
4th band: Medium orange on bright green.
5th band: Aqua on light purple. SHORT-ROW TOE AND HEEL CONSTRUCTION
6th band: Black on medium orange. The toe and heel are constructed with short-rows that produce an hourglass
7th band: Light purple on sage. shape. Each short-row begins with a yarnover that is instrumental in prevent-
8th band: Medium orange on aqua. ing gaps. When the knit side is facing, work the yarnover in the usual manner,
9th band: Bright green on sage. bringing yarn forward under needle then over the top to the back. When the
purl side is facing, bring yarn to the back under needle, then over the top to the
front as illustrated here. This forms a backward yarnover—the leading side of
NOTES
the loop is on the back of the needle.
• When working toe and heel joins, main-
Accessories 2009 • INTERWEAVE KNITS 105
Pair 2 Pair 4
band 2 foreground
band 3 foreground
correct st mount, k3tog (2 yo’s with next toe background color, knit across first dpn to
band 4 foreground
true st), turn. yo, join yo to fi rst instep st with k2tog, knit
Row 4: Yo backward, purl in patt to yo, across instep dpn to last st, join this last in-
band 5 foreground
turn 2 yo’s to correct st mount, sssp (see step st to yo on next needle with ssk—82 sts
Stitch Guide), turn. total. Knit 1 more rnd in background color,
band 6 foreground
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until only 1 yo rem at then knit first 20 sts of sole again, ending
each end. The toe should now create a at center bottom of foot. Place marker (pm) band 7 foreground
“cup,” with one top edge on the needle and for beg of rnd. Beg with Row 1 of Foot chart,
the other top edge held on waste yarn. Re- work bands in colors as directed for your sock band 8 foreground
move waste yarn, placing 41 freed sts onto (see Stitch Guide) through Row 55 of chart.
2 dpn for instep. You will now be working See Notes about working beg and end of rnds. band 9 foreground
in the rnd. Next rnd: With RS facing and
background color
Foot all bands
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until foot measures 1½ (1¾)" less than desired This project was excerpted from Folk Style and 12" from top of leg to bottom of heel
finished length. (Interweave, 2007). Yarn Dale of Norway Heilo (100% wool,
109 yd [100 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine):
TOE Project Photos: Carol Kaplan #4137 red, #0017 natural, #7562 green.
Rnd 1: On Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 2
k1; on Needle 2, k1, ssk, knit to last 3 sts, (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn).
k2tog, k1; on Needle 3, k1, ssk, knit to end of Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
needle—4 sts dec’d. the correct gauge.
Rnd 2: Knit. Gauge 12 sts and 14 rnds = 2" in circular,
Rep Rnds 1 and 2 five (six) more times—24 patterned stockinette stitch on larger
(28) sts rem; 6 (7) sts each on Needle 1 and needles before blocking
Needle 3, 12 (14) sts on Needle 2. Knit the sts
from Needle 1 onto the end of Needle 3—12 NOTES
(14) sts each on 2 needles. • Leave long tails when casting on and
when starting a new color near the top,
FINISHING so the tails may later be used for mak-
With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, use ing the braided hanging loop.
the Kitchener st (see Glossary) to graft sts
A HOLIDAY
tog. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly. STOCKING LEG
Nancy Bush With green and larger needles, CO 92 sts,
Gayle Bunn has been a knitter since learning, using the double-start cast-on (see Glos-
at age six, from her grandmother. She has Skill Level Intermediate sary) over one needle only. Divide sts onto
worked for numerous North American yarn 4 needles (23 sts on each needle.) Join into
companies and magazines.
Finished Size About 12" around top opening a rnd, being careful not to twist sts. This
TRAVELER’S 53
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Finished Size Foot measurement: 7½"
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around and 9" (23 cm) long. To fit average
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woman’s foot.
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Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% wool;
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176 yd [161 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super
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Fine): #2340 sage green, 3 skeins. (Also
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shown in #2171 denim blue and #2128
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dark lavender.)
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 5 25
Work Rnds 1 and 2 four more times, for keeping zigzag patts as established (i.e., p34
purl
a total of 10 rnds. Note: In working this back-of-leg sts, p1, work zigzag patt over 4
patt, adjust sts on needles as necessary to sts, p1, p32 front sts, p1, zigzag patt over 4
knit through back loop
work decs. Th is is especially important at sts, p1)—34 sts on sock back; 44 sts on sock
the end of Rnd 2, when you should place front. Shape leg:
right twist: k2tog and leave on
the first st of the next rnd [on Needle 1] Rnd 1: K34, p1, zigzag patt over 4 sts, p1, needle, knit first st again, slip
back to the end of Needle 4 to cont patt k32, p1, zigzag patt over 4 sts, p1. both sts off needle
as established. Adjust sts if necessary so Rnd 2: K34, p1, zigzag patt over 4 sts, p1, left twist: knit second st tbl, knit
first st, slip both sts off needle
there are 20 on each needle. Purl 1 rnd, ssk, k28, k2tog, p1, zigzag patt over 4 sts,
dec 2 sts evenly spaced (p2tog at end of p1—2 sts dec’d. k2tog
Needle 2 and Needle 4)—78 sts rem. Rnds 3–7: K34, p1, zigzag patt over 4 sts, p1,
Work through Rnd 35 of Sock Back and k30, p1, zigzag patt over 4 sts, p1. ssk
Sock Front charts, noting that the rnd Work Rnds 2–7 a total of 5 times—68 sts
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yo pattern repeat
Row 3: Sl 1 pwise, knit to 1 st before gap, k2tog 2/2 RC: sl 2 sts onto cn and hold in back, k2, k2 from cn
ssk, k1, turn.
Row 4: Sl 1 pwise, purl to 1 st before gap, ssk 2/2 LC: sl 2 sts onto cn and hold in front, k2, k2 from cn
p2tog, p1, turn.
3/2 RC: sl 3 sts onto cn and hold in back, k2, k3 from cn
Rep Rows 3 and 4 five more times—18 sts
rem. Gusset: Redistribute heel sts if nec-
essary so there are 9 sts on Needle 1 and
9 sts on Needle 4. K9 sts of Needle 4; rnd dle, p2tog; rep from * for rem 3 needles—60 Mona Schmidt lives in Montreal, Quebec, and
now beg with Needle 1, at center of heel. sts rem. is the associate director of JCA. Visit her blog
Rnd 1: Needle 1: k9, pick up and knit 15 Even-numbered rnds: Knit. www.knitstricken.blogspot.com.
sts along right side of heel fl ap; Needle 2: Rnd 3: *K3, p1, knit to last 2 sts on needle,
Project Photos: Carol Kaplan
work across in patt; Needle 3: work 16 p2tog; rep from * for rem 3 needles—56 sts
sts in patt, pick up and knit 15 sts along rem.
left side of heel fl ap; Needle 4: knit, then Rnd 5: *K4, p1, knit to last 2 sts on needle,
slip 15 new sts from Needle 3 onto end p2tog; rep from * for rem 3 needles—52 sts
of Needle 4—80 sts total: 24 sts each on rem.
Needles 1 and 4, 16 sts each on Needles 2 Rnd 7: *K5, p1, knit to last 2 sts on needle,
and 3. p2tog; rep from * for rem 3 needles—48 sts
Rnd 2: Needle 1: knit; Needles 2 and 3: rem.
cont in patt; Needle 4: knit. Rnd 9: *K6, p1, knit to last 2 sts on needle,
Rnd 3: Needle 1: knit to last 2 sts, k2tog; p2tog; rep from * for rem 3 needles—44 sts
Needles 2 and 3: cont in patt; Needle 4: rem.
ssk, knit to end—2 sts dec’d. Rnd 11: *K7, p1, knit to last 2 sts on needle,
Rep Rnds 2 and 3 seven more times and p2tog; rep from * for rem 3 needles—40 sts
at the same time, finish Lace B chart on rem.
Needles 2 and 3, then work instep in St Rnd 13: *Knit to last 2 sts on needle, p2tog;
st—64 sts rem. rep from * for rem 3 needles—36 sts rem.
Rep Rnd 13 seven more times—8 sts rem.
FOOT Break yarn, leaving an 8" tail.
Cont in St st until foot measures 7¼" from
back of heel, or 1¾" less than total desired FINISHING
length of foot. With tail threaded on a tapestry needle, draw
tail through rem sts, pull tight, and secure
TOE to WS of sock. Weave in loose ends. Block
Rnd 1: *K2, p1, knit to last 2 sts on nee- lightly.
yo 11
k2tog 9
7
ssk
5
sl 2 as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso
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WISHBONE
pattern repeat
SOCKS 1
Nancy Bush
the sts, join into a circle. Knit 1 rnd, purl 1 as established; Needle 4, k1, ssk, knit to
Skill Level Intermediate rnd, knit 1 rnd. end of rnd—2 sts dec. Work next rnd even,
Work 14 rnds of wishbone patt 7 times (see without dec and keeping in patt. Rep these
Finished Size Leg, 8" to top of heel fl ap; foot, Stitch Guide), working according to written 2 rnds 4 more times—65 sts rem: 16 sts
8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe, 7¾" in instructions or chart. On Rnd 14 of last patt on Needle 1, 33 sts divided on Needles 2
circumference; woman’s medium. rep, inc 1 st at the end of Needle 3—65 sts and 3, and 16 sts on Needle 4.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% total. Leg should measure about 8" from CO.
merino wool yarn; 185 yards [169 m]/50 g FOOT
skein; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #50 Sage, 2 HEEL Continue in patt as established until foot
skeins. Knit 16 sts of Needle 1. Turn work. Sl 1, p31, measures 6¼", or 2½" less than desired
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double- turn—32 sts on heel needle and 33 sts held length, ending with Rnd 13 of patt. On
pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary for the instep (these instep sts will not be next rnd, knit to last 2 sts of Needle 3,
to obtain the correct gauge. worked while you work the heel). k2tog, knit to end of rnd—64 sts rem;
Notions Tapestry needle. Row 1: (RS) *Sl 1, k1; rep from * 15 more 16 sts on each needle. Work 4 rnds in
Gauge 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 2" in times, turn. stockinette st.
St st. Row 2: Sl 1, p31, turn.
Rep these 2 rows 15 more times—16 chain TOE
Stitch Guide sts at each edge of fl ap. Turn Heel: Dec rnd: Needle 1, knit to last 3 sts,
P2sso: Slip two stitches knitwise, knit 1, Row 1: (RS) *Sl 1, k1; rep from * 9 more k2tog, k1; Needle 2, k1, ssk, knit to end of
pass 2 slipped stitches over the knitted stitch. times, ssk, turn. needle; Needle 3, knit to last 3 sts, k2tog,
Row 2: Sl 1, p8, p2tog, turn. k1; Needle 4, k1, ssk, knit to end of rnd—4
Wishbone Pattern: (8-st rep) Row 3: Sl 1, *sl 1, k1; rep from * 3 more sts dec. Work 1 rnd even. Rep these 2 rnds
Rnd 1: P1, ssk, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, k2tog. times, ssk, turn. 7 more times—32 sts rem: 8 sts on each
Rnd 2: P1, k7. Row 4: Sl 1, p8, p2tog, turn. needle. Rep only the dec rnd 6 times—8
Rnds 3, 5, and 7: Rep Rnd 1. Rep Rows 3 and 4 nine more times—10 sts sts rem: 2 sts on each needle. Break yarn
Rnds 4, 6, and 8: Rep Rnd 2. rem on heel needle. and, using the tapestry needle, join the sts
Rnd 9: K1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo. Gusset: Knit 10 heel sts. With an empty on Needles 1 and 2 to the sts on Needles 3
Rnd 10: Knit. needle, pick up and knit 16 sts down right and 4 using Kitchener stitch (see Glossary).
Rnd 11: K2, yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, k1. side of heel flap. Work across 33 instep sts,
Rnd 12: Knit. keeping in patt as established, purling the FINISHING
Rnd 13: K3, yo, sl 2 as if to k2tog, k1, p2sso, last st on Needle 3 (this is the st you inc Weave in loose ends. Block under a damp
yo, k2. before beginning the heel fl ap), to create a towel or on sock blockers.
Rnd 14: Knit. mirror image of the instep patt; purl it on
Rep Rnds 1–14 for patt. Rnds 1–8 of patt, and knit it on Rnds 9–14 of Nancy Bush is the author of many knitting
patt). With an empty needle, pick up and knit books, including the recent Knitted Lace of
LEG 16 sts up left side of heel fl ap, then k5 from Estonia (Interweave, 2008).
With the thumb thread doubled, CO 64 sts, heel needle—75 sts total: 21 sts on Needle 1,
Project Photos: Joe Coca
using a double-start cast-on (see Glossary). 33 sts divided on Needles 2 and 3, and 21 sts
Divide sts evenly onto 4 needles, placing 16 on Needle 4. Next rnd: Needle 1, knit to last
sts on each needle. Being careful not to twist 3 sts, k2tog, k1; Needles 2 and 3, work in patt
SUBWAY MITTENS
by Colleen Meagher
YARN Cascade 220
Page 124
ALPACA GLOVES
by Leslie Scanlon
YARN Classic Elite Inca Alpaca
and Romance
Page 126
FINGERLESS MITTS
by Deborah Newton
YARN Filatura di Crosa Aiko, distributed by
Tahki Stacy Charles
Page 131
Over-Glove
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Finished size (unstretched): 5¾" long and 6"
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MITTS
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Yarn Dale of Norway Baby Ull (100% super- Deborah Newton
wash wool, 191 yd [175 m]/50 g; Fingering #1
pm, work 2 sts according to Row 15 of Thumb Super Fine): #2016 yellow, 1 ball. Skill Level Intermediate
Gore chart, pm, work to end of rnd according Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm). Finished Size About 8" hand circumfer-
to Over-Glove chart, k1. On Row 16 of charts, Notions Cable needle (cn), size B/2 crochet ence and 10" long.
cont as established to m, sl m, [p1f&b] 2 times, hook. Yarn Filatura di Crosa Aiko (80% cash-
sl m, work to end. Cont working as charted, inc Gauge About 9½ sts = 1" in cable patt. mere, 20% polyamide; 63 yd [57 m]/25 g;
1 st inside thumb gore m as shown on Thumb Worsted #4 Medium): #40 fuchsia, 3 balls.
Gore chart through Row 38—18 thumb gore Stitch Guide Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
sts. On Row 39 of chart, work to 18 thumb Four-Stitch Cable: Place next 2 sts on cn, and Needles Hand—size 9 (5.5 mm): straight.
gore sts, sl these sts onto contrasting yarn hold them in the front of your work. Knit the Thumb—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 double-
(remove m), using the backward-loop method following 2 sts, then knit the 2 sts from cn. pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if neces-
(see Glossary), CO 2 sts over gap, work in patt sary to obtain the correct gauge.
to end—68 sts. Cont as charted through Row CUFFS Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn);
55. With dark green, knit 1 (WS) row. BO all CO 56 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. tapestry needle.
sts kwise. Right over-glove: Work as for left Cuff is worked entirely in the rnd. Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k2, p2
over-glove, but beg chart as indicated for right Rnds 1–4: *K2, p1, k4, p1, rep from * around. rib on larger needles.
glove so that palm and back-of-hand patts Rnd 5: *K2, p1, work four-stitch cable (see
mirror left over-glove. Stitch Guide), p1, rep from * around. Stitch Guide
Rnds 6–10: Rep Rnd 1. Cable Panel: (worked over 13 sts)
FINISHING Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 5. Row 1: (RS) P2, k9, p2.
Block lightly. With yarn threaded on a tapes- Rep Rnds 6–11 five more times, then work Rows 2, 4, 6, and 8: K2, p9, k2.
try needle, sew side seam. Thumb trim: Sl 18 Rnds 1–4 once more—45 rnds completed. Row 3: P2, k3, slip 3 sts onto cn and hold
held thumb sts onto 2 dpn, with a third dpn, BO loosely in pattern. Rep for second cuff. in front, k3, k3 from cn, p2.
pick up and knit 6 sts at base of CO sts—24 Row 5: P2, k9, p2.
sts. Join. Purl 1 rnd. BO all sts pwise. Weave FINISHING Row 7: P2, slip 3 sts onto cn and hold in
in loose ends. Work crocheted scalloped edging as follows back, k3, k3 from cn, k3, p2.
(see Glossary for crochet instructions): Rep Rows 1–8 for patt.
Mari Lynn Patrick has been working in the Join yarn to CO edge of cuff in the center of a
handknitting business for thirty-six years. 2-st knit column. Using the crochet hook, *Work K2, P2 Ribbing: (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
1 sc in the center of a 2-st knit column, ch 1, Row 1: (RS) K2, *p2, k2; rep from *.
Project Photos: Chris Hartlove work 7 dc in the center of a 4-st cable column, Row 2: P2, *k2, p2; rep from *.
ch 1; rep from * around, ending with a sl st in Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.
the first sc worked. Cut yarn and fasten off last
st. Rep for BO edge of same cuff, then work scal- MITTS
lops on both ends of second cuff. Weave in ends. Right mitt: With larger needles, CO 41
CABLES
Cables are made by changing the order of stitches on your needle pattern will tell you whether you hold the stitches to the front or
to create a twisted, ropelike appearance. In other words, this the back (the front or back placement determines the direction the
means working a group of stitches in a given row out of sequence. cable will twist).
To do this, you’ll need a cable needle as a temporary stitch holder.
A cable needle is a short double-pointed needle that can be shaped Step 3: Knit the next three stitches from the left needle to the
straight, straight with a dip in it, or like a U. The style of cable right needle (Figure 2).
needle to use is a matter of personal preference.
Step 4: Then, working from your cable needle, knit the three
So here’s how you work a cable; the example is a six-stitch cable. stitches, in order, onto your right needle (Figure 3). Continue to
Typically, an even-numbered group of knit stitches is set off by one work across the row following your pattern.
or more purl stitches on either side.
Step 5: On rows between cable twists, work stitches as they
Step 1: The pattern will tell you how many stitches the cable has, appear (knit the knits and purl the purls) unless the pattern tells
the rows over which the cable is worked, and how often the cable you otherwise. It will also indicate the number of rows over which
is repeated. When you get to the cable row, work the stitch pattern the cable is worked. Fewer rows between twists create a more pro-
until you get to the six cable stitches. nounced cable; more rows create a more relaxed cable (Figure 4).
Step 2: Slip three stitches from the left needle onto the cable
needle and hold these stitches in front or in back (Figure 1). The
Figure 3
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 4
Figure 3
Figure 1 Figure 2
Three-Needle Bind-Off
Place stitches to be joined onto two separate Slip Stitch Crochet (sl st)
needles. Hold them with right sides of knitting Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook
facing together. Insert a third needle into first and draw loop through stitch and loop on
stitch on each of the other two needles and knit hook.
them together as one stitch. *Knit next stitch
on each needle the same way. Pass first stitch Treble Crochet (tr)
over second stitch. Repeat from * until one stitch remains on third *Wrap yarn around hook two
needle. Cut yarn and pull tail through last stitch. times, insert hook into a stitch, Figure 1
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