by Mags Kandis

I guess the name really does

say it all, but heres the back
story...
I have had more than my
fair share of loss by moth
over the years. Every time it
happens my heart feels a
little more heavy.
How do those winged
monsters know which knit in
my closet is my latest
favourite woolly to wear?!?!
What I want for this season
is an easy as pie, super soft,
wonderfully warm, top down
raglan with the simplest of
details that weighs about
two feathers. The kicker? Ill
be adding some
real/simulated moth activity
as I knit! Hey, if you cant
beat em ... join em!
Ive kept the design very
simple so that my increasing
collection of scarves and
wraps will not be fighting for
attention when I layer them
on. The nice, open neckline
has a very simple thick ridge
pattern achieved by
alternating double rounds of
knit and purl. Neither the
body nor sleeves have any
shaping. All hems end with a
round of reverse stockinette
stitch before loosely binding
off. The moth activity (aka-
simple yarn over eyelets)
can be found only on the
sleeves-- starting with small
nibbles at the top and
working with increased
hunger down to the bracelet
length wrist.
Americos yarns are one of the most thrilling. Their thick and thin spun Winter Flamme offers the perfect
combination of lightness and coverage when working with larger than labelled needles. This yarn blocks
like a dream but I chose to let the edges of my version lightly roll for a casual and relaxed look. I know I
will be stuffing this into my bag on those occasions when I am uncertain as to how chilly
Ill be when out and about. It can be quickly pulled out, flicked open and tossed on.
Maybe next summer when those moths are up to their mischief theyll see the damage on the
sleeves... consider it leftovers... and move on. Fingers crossed...
model: Julie Bowser photos: Mags Kandis
SIZE
XS[S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size S)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 32[35.75, 39.5, 44.25, 48, 51.75, 56.5] inches
Length: 20[21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26] inches
MATERIALS
Yarn
Americo Winter Flamme [69% Superfine Alpaca, 31% Wool; 371yd/340m per 100g skein]; color:
#J354 Dark Mustard; 2[2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4] skeins
Recommended needle size
[always use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]
1 set US #8/5 mm double-point needles
2 US #8/5 mm circular needles, recommended lengths as follows:
Sizes XS, S, M: 16-inch and 24-inch
Sizes L, 1X: 16-inch and 32-inch
Sizes 2X, 3X: 24-inch and 40-inch
Notions
4 stitch markers be sure one marker is a different color or type from the others
Waste yarn
Yarn needle
GAUGE
17 sts/ 24 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette st

PATTERN NOTES
[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

Charts
The chart for this pattern is very large and fits on a letter-sized page.
Click here and print the resulting page.
DIRECTIONS
YOKE
Using shorter circular needle, CO 96[104, 108, 120, 124, 132, 140] sts. Place marker and join to begin
working in the round, being careful not to twist. Use marker which is different from the others, to
indicate beginning of round.
K 1 round.
P 2 rounds.
K 2 rounds.
P 2 rounds.
Set-up Round: K14[16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20], place marker, k34[36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50], place marker,
k14[16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20], place marker, k34[36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50].
Sets of 14[16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20] sts are sleeve sts, sets of 34[36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50] sts are front and
back sts.
Raglan Increase Round: [Kfb, k to 1 st before marker, kfb, slip marker] four times. 8 sts increased.
K 1 round.
Repeat these 2 rounds 16[19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34] times more, switching to longer needle when
necessary. 232[264, 292, 328, 356, 388, 420] sts: 48[56, 62, 70, 76, 84, 90] sts for each sleeve, and
68[76, 84, 94, 102, 110, 120] sts for each front/back.
LOWER BODY
Dividing Round: Place first 48[56, 62, 70, 76, 84, 90] sts (all sts to first marker) on waste yarn, remove
marker, k to next marker, remove marker, place next 48[56, 62, 70, 76, 84, 90] sts on waste yarn,
remove marker, k to end. Rejoin to continue working in the round. 136[152, 168, 188, 204, 220, 240]
sts.
Work in stockinette st until work measures 14 inches from underarm or desired length.
P 1 round.
Loosely BO all sts knitwise.
SLEEVES
Place held sts of one sleeve on double-point needles and join yarn at underarm. Use waste yarn to mark
beginning of round.
K 4 rounds.
Note: As written, sleeve will measure 16 inches. If more length is desired, k more rounds before
proceeding.
Next Round: K0[4, 7, 11, 2, 6, 9], place marker, [work Round 1 of Eyelet Chart, place marker] 2[2, 2, 2,
3, 3, 3] times, k0[4, 7, 11, 2, 6, 9].
This round establishes pattern for sleeve. Continue in pattern until you have completed all rounds of
chart.
P 1 round.
Loosely BO all sts knitwise.
FINISHING
Weave in ends and block as desired.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Mags Kandis is a writer of books, designer of things and maker of stuff. Her latest book is Gifted: Lovely
Little Things to Knit and Crochet (Interweave Press 2010).
You can keep up with her comings and goings on her blog.
Pattern & images 2010 Mags Kandis. Contact Mags