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Cardigans
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Closures
From buttonholes to
zippers, learn expert tips,
tricks and insider secrets
for all your handknits
121071
Cardigans
&
Closures
D e si g ns by
M e liss a L e ap m an
Introduction
Would you like to perfect the art of the
knitted jacket or cardigan? Join designer
Melissa Leapman as she walks you through
several closure techniques while you create
seven beautiful jackets to wear and love.
Master afterthought closures such as zippers
and button loops, practice simple eyelet
buttonholes and learn professional tips
and tricks for double-thick button bands
and amazing one-row buttonholes. Youll
even discover the ins and outs of doublebreasted closures and how to make your
own handmade buttons to match your
knitted fabric!
With the information here, youll be knitting
stunning garments with ideal closures each
and every time.
Happy knitting!
Melissa
Melissa Leapman
Funky Boyfriend
Cardigan,
page 37
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Casual Jacket
Tweedy Hoodie
16
Casual Jacket,
page 6
Le Charme
Rustic Jacket
28
Rustic Jacket,
page 24
Rebecca
37 LESSON TWO: Double-Thick Button Bands
General Information
47 Abbreviations & Symbols
47 Skill Levels
48 Standard Yarn Weight System
Rebecca,
page 32
Double-Breasted
Mosaic Cardi,
page 42
Part
One:
Keep It Simple With
Afterthought Closures
Zippers
Its simple to sew a zipper in
by hand. This type of closure is
used on the Tweedy Hoodie on
page 11.
Step 1: With the zipper closed
and the public side of the
garment pieces facing you, pin
the zipper into place. Then, use
contrasting sewing thread to
baste the zipper into place with
a running stitch.
Step 2: Remove the pins and
whipstitch the zipper tape to
the wrong side of the garment.
Designer's Tip
CLOSURES UP CLOSE
When placing the zipper, be sure the yarn
fibers wont get caught in the teeth; with
particularly hairy yarns such as mohair or
angora, it is better to have the teeth exposed.
Lesson ONE
Heres a textured car coat that uses overcast button loops as closures.
It is knitted out of bulky-weight yarn for quick and easy stitching.
Casual Jacket
Skill Level
Sizes
Womans small (medium, large, X-large,
2X-large, 3X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with
larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number
is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Chest (buttoned): 38 (42, 46, 50, 54, 58) inches
Length: 32 (321/2, 33, 331/2, 331/2, 34) inches
Materials
Lion Brand Alpine Wool (chunky
weight; 77% wool/15% acrylic/
8% rayon; 93 yds/3 oz per ball):
12 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) balls oatmeal #223
Size 9 (5.5mm) straight and 29-inch
circular needles
Size 10 (6mm) straight and 29-inch circular
needles or size needed to obtain gauge
Stitch holders
4 (2-inch) buttons #80712 from JHB
International
Gauge
12 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Textured
pat with larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviation
Make 1 (M1): Inc by making a backward loop over
RH needle.
Pattern Stitch
Textured (multiple of 3 sts + 2)
Note: A chart is provided for the pat for those preferring
to work from charts.
Row 1 (RS): P2, *k1, p2; rep from * end.
Row 2: K2, *p1, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 3: Knit.
Row 4: Purl.
Rep Rows 14 for pat.
Pattern Notes
All pieces are worked back and forth. Circular
needles may be used to accommodate stitches
of larger pieces; do not join.
Instructions include 1 selvage stitch at each
side; these stitches are not reflected in the
final measurements.
Work all shaping 1 stitch from the edge. Work
decreases as knit or purl decreases as necessary
to maintain the pattern.
Back
With larger circular needle, cast on 59 (65, 71, 77,
83, 89) sts.
Work even in Textured pat until piece measures
231/2 inches, or desired length to underarm, ending
with a WS row.
Shape Armholes
Bind off 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows,
then bind off 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts at beg of following
2 rows49 (53, 57, 61, 65, 69) sts.
Maintaining established pat, dec at each end on next
row, then [every RS row] 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) times41 (43,
47, 49, 53, 55) sts.
Work even until armholes measure 7 (71/2, 8, 81/2,
81/2, 9) inches, ending with a WS row.
Shape Neck
Row 1 (RS): Work 11 (12, 14, 15, 17, 18) sts in pat;
join 2nd ball of yarn and bind off 19 sts, work to
end of row.
Row 2: Working both sides at once with separate
balls of yarn, work even.
Maintaining established pat, dec 1 st at each neck
edge once10 (11, 13, 14, 16, 17) sts each side.
Work even until armholes measure 71/2, (8, 81/2, 9, 9,
91/2) inches, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulders
Bind off 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) sts at beg of next 4 rows, then
bind off 4 (3, 5, 4, 6, 5) sts at beg of last 2 rows.
Pocket Lining
Make 2
With larger needles, cast on 15 (16, 15, 16, 15, 16) sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures 6 inches,
ending with a WS row.
Slip sts onto holder.
Left Front
With larger needles, cast on 29 (32, 35, 38, 41, 44) sts.
Work even in Textured pat until piece measures 9
(91/2, 10, 101/2, 101/2, 11) inches, ending with a WS row.
Place pocket lining (RS): Work 7 (8, 10, 11, 13, 14)
sts, place next 15 (16, 15, 16, 15, 16) sts on st holder
for pocket edging; maintaining established Textured
pat, work across 15 (16, 15, 16, 15, 16) sts from pocket
lining holder; work to end of row.
Work even until piece measures same as back to
underarm, ending with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
At armhole edge, bind off 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) sts once and
2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts once24 (26, 28, 30, 32, 34) sts.
Maintaining established pat, dec 1 st at armhole
edge [every RS row] 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) times20 (21, 23,
24, 26, 27) sts.
Work even until armhole measures 51/2 (6, 61/2, 7, 7,
71/2) inches, ending with a RS row.
Shape Neck
At neck edge, bind off 3 sts once, and 2 sts twice
13 (14, 16, 17, 19, 20) sts.
Neckband
With RS facing and smaller circular needle, pick up
and knit 56 sts along neckline.
Pocket Edgings
With RS facing and smaller needles, knit 15 (16, 15,
16, 15, 16) sts from pocket holder.
Row 2: Purl.
Sleeve Edging
With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and
knit 28 sts along cast-on edge of sleeve.
Button Loops
Mark positions for 4 button loops on right front, with
the first 11/2 inches from beg of front neck shaping,
the last 17 inches from beg of front neck shaping,
and the others evenly spaced between the 2.
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STITCH KEY
K on RS, p on WS
P on RS, k on WS
3-st
rep
TEXTURED PATTERN CHART
SLEEVE
LEFT
FRONT
231/2"
3"
1"
71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 9, 91/2)"
BACK
231/2"
7"
1"
71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 9, 91/2)"
101/2"
Tweedy Hoodie
Skill Level
Sizes
Womans small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large,
3X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with
larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number
is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Chest (zipped): 35 (39, 42, 46, 49, 53) inches
Length: 27 inches
Materials
Cascade Yarn Cascade 220 (worsted
weight; 100% wool; 220 yds/100g per
skein): 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins marine
blue #8339 (A) and 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins each
summer sky #7815 (B) and natural #8010 (C)
Size 9 (5.5mm) straight, 24- and 36-inch
circular needles or size needed to
obtain gauge
Stitch holders
Stitch markers
24-inch zipper
Gauge
18 sts and 32 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Slip St pat.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviation
Make 1 (M1): Inc by making a backward loop over
RH needle.
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Pattern Stitch
Slip St (multiple of 4 sts + 3)
Row 1 (RS): With B, k3, *sl 1 wyib, k3; rep from *
to end.
Row 2: With B, k3, *sl 1 wyif, k3; rep from * to end.
Row 3: With A, k1, sl 1 wyib, *k3, sl 1 wyib; rep from
* to last st, k1.
Row 4: With A, k1, sl 1 wyif, *k3, sl 1 wyif; rep from
* to last st, k1.
Rows 5 and 6: With C, rep Rows 1 and 2.
Rows 7 and 8: With A, rep Rows 3 and 4.
Rep Rows 18 for pat.
Special Technique
3-Needle Bind-Off: With RS tog and needles parallel,
using a 3rd needle, knit tog a st from the front
needle with 1 from the back. *Knit tog a st from the
front and back needles, and slip the first st over the
2nd to bind off; rep from * across, then fasten off
last st.
Pattern Note
All pieces are worked back and forth. Circular
needles may be used to accommodate the number
of stitches of larger pieces; do not join.
Back
With A, cast on 79 (87, 95, 103, 111, 119) sts.
Pocket Linings
Make 2
With A, cast on 25 sts.
Work even in St st until piece measures 41/2 inches,
ending with a WS row.
Slip sts onto holder.
Left Front
With A, cast on 39 (43, 47, 51, 55, 59) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Change to B; work even in Slip St pat until piece
measures 5 inches, ending with a WS row.
Place pocket lining (RS): Work across 7 (9, 11, 13,
15, 17) sts; place next 25 sts on st holder for pocket
edging; work in established Slip St pat across 25
pocket lining sts; work to end of row.
Work even until piece measures same as back to
underarm, ending with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts once and
2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts once33 (36, 38, 41, 44, 47) sts.
Work 1 row even.
Purl 1 WS row.
Shape Armholes
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows,
then bind off 2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts at beg of following
2 rows67 (73, 77, 83, 89, 95) sts.
Dec row (RS): Ssk, work in established pat to last
2 sts, k2tog65 (71, 75, 81, 87, 93) sts.
Rep Dec row [every RS row] 1 (0, 0, 1, 3, 5) time(s),
then [every 4th row] 2 (3, 3, 3, 2, 1) time(s)59 (65,
69, 73, 77, 81) sts.
Work even until armhole measures 8 (81/2, 9, 9, 91/2,
91/2) inches, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulders
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts at beg of next 6 rows and
2 (5, 4, 6, 5, 7) sts at beg of following 2 rows31 sts.
Bind off.
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Shape Neck
Row 1 (RS): Slip first 7 sts onto a holder; rejoin yarn
and work to end of row22 (25, 27, 29, 31, 33) sts.
At neck edge, bind off 3 sts once and 2 sts once, then
dec 1 st [every row] 3 times14 (17, 19, 21, 23, 25) sts.
Work even until armhole measures same as back to
shoulders, ending with a RS row.
Shape Shoulders
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts 3 times
and 2 (5, 4, 6, 5, 7) sts once.
Sleeves
With A, cast on 79 (79, 83, 83, 87, 87) sts.
Purl 1 row.
Change to B; work 14 rows even in Slip St pat.
Dec row (RS): Ssk, work to last 2 sts, k2tog77 (77,
81, 81, 85, 85) sts.
Rep Dec row [every 14 (18, 18, 18, 18, 18) rows] 9 (7, 7,
7, 7, 7) times59 (63, 67, 67, 71, 71) sts.
Work even until piece measures 181/2 inches or
desired length to underarm, ending with a WS row.
Shape Cap
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows
51 (53, 55, 53, 57, 55) sts.
Shape Shoulders
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts 3 times
and 2 (5, 4, 6, 5, 7) sts once.
Right Front
With A, cast on 39 (43, 47, 51, 55, 59) sts.
Work same as for left front to underarm, ending with
a RS row.
Shape Armhole
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) sts once and
2 (2, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts once33 (36, 38, 41, 44, 47) sts.
Dec row (RS): Work to last 2 sts, k2tog32 (35, 37,
40, 43, 46) sts.
Rep Dec row [every RS row] 1 (0, 0, 1, 3, 5) time(s),
then [every 4 rows] 2 (3, 3, 3, 2, 1) time(s)29 (32, 34,
36, 38, 40) sts.
Work even until armhole measures 6 (61/2, 7, 7, 71/2,
71/2) inches, ending with same WS pat row as noted
for left front neck sts. Cut yarn.
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SLEEVE
1"
8 (81/2, 9, 9, 91/2, 91/2)"
LEFT
FRONT
3"
27"
27"
Row 25 (inc): Work to first marker; k2, M1, k1, M1, k2;
work to end of row85 sts.
BACK
Knit 1 row.
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Part
Two:
Buttonhole Essentials
16
Designer's Tip
CLOSURES UP CLOSE
17
Designer's Tip
CLOSURES UP CLOSE
On the Pick Up
Step 2: On the next row, work in pattern to the
buttonhole, then cast on the same number of
stitches as were bound off on the previous row.
O vercast Stitch
To reinforce a simple eyelet buttonhole, especially if the yarn is particularly stretchy, use the
following technique:
Using a blunt-tip yarn needle and matching yarn
or thread, make short whipstitches close together
all around the opening of the eyelet hole.
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Le Charme
Skill Level
Sizes
Womans small (medium, large, X-large,
2X-large, 3X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size,
with larger sizes in parentheses. When only
1 number is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Sweater
Bust (buttoned): 361/2 (381/2, 421/2,
441/2, 461/2, 521/2) inches
Length: 23 (23, 231/2, 231/2, 231/2, 24) inches
Scarf: 41/2 x 671/2 inches
Materials
Classic Elite Woodland (DK weight;
65% wool/35% nettles; 131 yds/
50g per skein): 13 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
balls violet #3195
Size 5 (3.75mm) straight and 32-inch
circular needles
Size 6 (4mm) straight needles or size
needed to obtain gauge
9 custom buttons from Bejeweled & Bedazzled
Gauge
24 sts and 29 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Lace pat with
larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
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Special Abbreviations
Centered double dec (CDD): Sl 2 as if to k2tog, k1,
pass the 2 slipped sts over.
Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip next 2 sts 1 at a time kwise,
slip sts back to LH needle and p2tog-tbl.
Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle from front to
back under the running thread between the last st
worked and next st on LH needle; knit into the back
of resulting loop.
Make 1 Right (M1R): Insert LH needle from back to
front under the running thread between the last st
worked and next st on LH needle. With RH needle,
knit into the front of resulting loop.
Pattern Stitches
1x1 Rib (odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end.
Row 2: P1, *k1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat.
Lace (multiple of 12 sts + 5)
Note: A chart is provided for those preferring to work
pat st from a chart.
Row 1 (RS): K1, yo, CDD, yo, *k3, p3, k3, yo, CDD, yo;
rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 2 and 4: P1, *p6, k3, p3; rep from * to last
4 sts, p4.
Row 3: *K4, *yo, ssk, k1, p3, k1, k2tog, yo, k3;
rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 58: Rep Rows 14.
Row 9: Rep Row 1.
Row 10: P1, *k3, p3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k3, p1.
Row 11: K1, p3, *k3, yo, CDD, yo, k3, p3; rep from * to
last st, k1.
Rows 12 and 14: P1, *k3, p9; rep from * to last 4 sts,
k3, p1.
Row 13: K1, p3, *k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k1, p3;
rep from * to last st, k1.
Rows 1518: Rep Rows 1114.
Row 19: Rep Row 11.
Row 20: Rep Row 10.
Rep Rows 120 for pat.
Pattern Notes
All pieces are worked back and forth. Circular
needles may be used to accommodate stitches of
larger pieces; do not join.
The Lace pattern is formed by paired decreases and
yarn overs. When shaping in Lace pattern, if you
cannot work both the decrease and the yarn over(s),
work in stockinette stitch.
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Scarf
With smaller needles, cast on 29 sts.
Work 4 rows in 1x1 Rib.
Change to larger needles and Lace pat; work even
until piece measures 671/2 inches, ending with Row
10 or Row 20 of pat.
Change to smaller needles; work 4 rows in 1x1 Rib.
Bind off in rib.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block all pieces to finished
measurements.
Sew shoulder seams.
Neckband
With RS facing and smaller circular needle, pick up
and knit 125 sts along neckline.
Work 1x1 Rib for 1 inch.
Bind off in rib.
Shape Shoulder
At armhole edge, bind off 5 (6, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts 3 times
and 3 (6, 6, 6, 9, 9) sts once.
Right Front
Work same as for left front to underarm, ending with
a RS row.
Work armhole same as for left front to neck shaping,
ending with a WS row.
Shape neck as for left front, ending with a RS row.
Shape shoulder as for left front.
Sleeves
With smaller needles, cast on 53 sts.
Work 4 rows in 1x1 Rib.
Change to larger needles and Lace pat; working new
sts into Lace pat as they accumulate, inc 1 st each
side [every RS row] 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 4) times, [every 4
rows] 4 (2, 14, 17, 23, 27) times, then [every 6 rows]
20 (22, 14, 11, 5, 0) times as follows: k1, M1R, work to
last st, M1L, k1101 (101, 109, 109, 109, 115) sts.
Work even until piece measures 22 (221/2, 221/2, 221/2,
21, 21) inches, ending with a WS row.
Bind off in pat.
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Button Band
With RS facing and smaller circular needle, pick up
and knit 119 (119, 121, 121, 121, 123) sts along left front.
Work 1x1 Rib for 11/2 inches.
Bind off in rib.
Buttonhole Band
Mark positions for 9 evenly spaced buttonholes
along right front edge, with first and last markers
being 1/2 inch from top and bottom.
With RS facing and smaller circular needle, pick up and
knit 119 (119, 121, 121, 121, 123) sts along right front.
Rows 16: Work in 1x1 Rib.
Row 7 (Buttonhole row RS): *Work to marked
buttonhole position (ending after a knit st), yo twice;
k2tog; rep from * 8 times, work to end.
Row 8: *Work to next double yo (ending after a purl
st), knit first yo, drop 2nd yo; rep from * 8 times, work
to end.
Row 9: *Work to buttonhole, yo, purl into yo and
drop next st from LH needle; rep from * 8 times,
work to end.
Work even until band measures 11/2 inches.
Bind off in rib.
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18
17
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STITCH KEY
K on RS, p on WS
P on RS, k on WS
Yo
CDD
Ssk
K2tog
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14
13
12
11
10
12-st rep
LACE CHART
SLEEVE
1"
81/2 (81/2, 9, 9, 9, 91/2)"
LEFT
FRONT
131/2"
3"
3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5)"
1"
81/2 (81/2, 9, 9, 9, 91/2)"
BACK
131/2"
3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 5)"
7"
9"
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Lesson T WO
Every knitter needs a good, basic buttonhole in their repertoire. The three-row
version thats used in this stockinette jacket is quite versatile and easy to do.
Rustic Jacket
Skill Level
Sizes
Womans small (medium, large, X-large, 2X-large,
3X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with
larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number
is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Chest (buttoned): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches
Length: 22 (221/2, 23, 231/2, 231/2, 24) inches
Materials
Berroco Peruvia (Aran weight;
100% Peruvian highland wool;
174 yds/100g per hank): 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9)
hanks prairie dog #7105 (A) and 1
(1, 1, 1, 2, 2) hank(s) saddle brown #7152 (B)
Size 9 (5.5mm) needles
Size 10 (6mm) needles or size needed to
obtain gauge
7 (25mm) buttons #310213 from Dill Buttons
of America
7 small round buttons (optional)
Gauge
18 sts and 22 rows = 4 inches/10cm in St st with
larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Special Abbreviations
Slip, slip, purl (ssp): Slip next 2 sts 1 at a time kwise,
slip sts back to LH needle and p2tog-tbl.
Make 1 Left (M1L): Insert LH needle from front to
back under the running thread between the last st
worked and next st on LH needle; knit into the back
of resulting loop.
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Sleeves
With smaller needles and B, cast on 37 sts.
Working in garter st (knit all rows), work [2 rows B,
2 rows A] twice, 2 rows B and on last row, inc 7 sts
evenly across44 sts.
Change to larger needles and St st; work 10 (8, 6, 4,
4, 4) rows even.
Inc row (RS): K1, M1R, knit to last st, M1L, k146 sts.
Rep Inc row [every 4 rows] 0 (0, 0, 0, 6, 12) times,
[every 6 rows] 0 (0, 3, 14, 10, 6) times, [every 8 rows]
0 (5, 8, 0, 0, 0) times, [every 10 rows] 3 (4, 0, 0, 0, 0)
times, and [every 12 rows] 4 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0) times
60 (64, 68, 74, 78, 82) sts.
Work even until sleeve measures 181/2 inches or
desired length to underarm, ending with a WS row.
Shape Armhole
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts once,
then 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 6) sts once34 (36, 39, 41, 45, 47) sts.
Shape Cap
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows
52 (54, 56, 60, 62, 64) sts.
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Finishing
Weave in ends.
Bind off.
Set in sleeves.
SLEEVE
181/2"
1"
71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 9, 91/2)"
LEFT
FRONT
131/2"
3"
1"
71/2 (8, 81/2, 9, 9, 91/2)"
BACK
131/2"
91/2"
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Part
Three:
Beyond the Basics
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After mastering the essential closure techniques already discussed, youll want
to build on your skills. In this section, well explore a neat one-row buttonhole,
super sturdy and flattering double-thick front bands and the ins and outs of
double-breasted construction.
One-Row Buttonholes
Simple two-row buttonholes certainly do the trick,
but heres a method that creates a buttonhole in a
single row. Its quick to do and one of the neatest
buttonholes imaginable.
Step 8: Bring the yarn to the back, and use the cable
cast-on method (see page 49) to cast on one more
stitch than you bound off.
Step 4: Pass the second stitch on the right-hand
needle over the first stitch to bind it off. Thats one
buttonhole stitch bound off.
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Designer's Tip
CLOSURES UP CLOSE
Some knitters prefer the look of the one-row
buttonhole when it is worked on wrong-side
rows. Knitters choice!
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CLOSURES UP CLOSE
Double-Breasted Closures
This classic style for cardigans and jackets has two
sets of buttonholes and overlapping fronts, and is
used in the Double-Breasted Mosaic Cardi on page 42.
This type of closure isnt difficult to knit, but it does
require a bit of planning. Heres how:
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Rebecca
Skill Level
Sizes
Womans small (medium, large, X-large,
2X-large, 3X-large)
Instructions are given for smallest size, with
larger sizes in parentheses. When only 1 number
is given, it applies to all sizes.
Finished Measurements
Chest (buttoned): 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56) inches
Length: 18 (181/2, 19, 191/2, 191/2, 20) inches
Materials
Plymouth Baby Alpaca Ampato
(Aran weight; 100% baby alpaca;
128 yds/100g per skein): 7 (8, 8, 9, 9,
10) skeins tan #200
Size 8 (5mm) knitting needles or size needed
to obtain gauge
Size 10 (6mm) knitting needles or size needed
to obtain gauge
4 (7/8-inch) buttons
Gauge
16 sts and 28 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Box pat with
smaller needles.
15 sts and 16 rows = 4 inches/10cm in Wave pat with
larger needles.
To save time, take time to check gauge.
Pattern Stitches
Border (multiple of 11 sts)
Row 1 (RS): *[K2tog] twice, [yo, k1] 3 times, yo, [ssk]
twice; rep from * to end.
Row 2: Knit.
Rep Rows 1 and 2 for pat.
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33
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Shape Cap
Bind off 4 (5, 6,
7, 8, 9) sts at beg
of next 2 rows
42 (44, 46, 48, 50, 52).
Dec 1 st each side [every 4 rows]
3 (4, 4, 5, 4, 5) times, then [every other
row] 8 (8, 9, 9, 11, 11) times20 sts.
Work 0 (0, 1, 1, 1, 0) row(s) even.
Bind off 2 sts at beg of next 4 rows12 sts.
Bind off.
Finishing
Weave in ends.
Neckband
With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit
74 sts along neckline.
Row 2: Purl.
Bind off kwise on WS.
Button Band
With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit
66 (68, 70, 72, 72, 74) sts along left front edge.
Knit all rows until band measures 1 inch.
Bind off.
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Buttonhole Band
Mark positions for 4 buttonholes along right front,
with the first 1/2 inch from beg of front neck shaping,
the last at the eyelet row and the others evenly
spaced in between.
With RS facing and smaller needles, pick up and knit
66 (68, 70, 72, 72, 74) sts along right front edge.
Knit all rows until band measures 1/2 inch.
Buttonhole row: Knit, making 4-st 1-row
buttonholes (see page 29) opposite markers.
Knit all rows until band measures 1 inch.
Bind off.
Set in sleeves.
Sew sleeve and side seams.
Make 4 knitted covered buttons (see page 54).
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SLEEVE
10"
LEFT
FRONT
10"
1"
7 (71/2, 8, 81/2, 81/2, 9)"
3"
BACK
10"
1"
7 (71/2, 8, 81/2, 81/2, 9)"
11/2"
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Special Abbreviations
Right Twist (RT): K2tog and leave on LH needle;
insert RH needle between these 2 sts and knit the
first st again.
2/2 Left Cross (2/2 LC): Sl 2 to cn and hold in front;
k2, k2 from cn.
2/2 Right Cross (2/2 RC): Sl 2 to cn and hold in back;
k2, k2 from cn.
Make 1 (M1): Inc by making a backward loop over
RH needle.
Pattern Stitches
1x1 Rib (even number of sts)
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep Row 1 for pat.
Double Seed St (even number of sts)
Rows 1 (RS) and 2: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rows 3 and 4: *P1, k1; rep from * to end.
Rep Rows 14 for pat.
Cable (multiple of 12 sts + 6)
Note: A chart is provided for those preferring to work
pat st from a chart.
Row 1 (RS): *P2, RT, p2, 2/2 RC, k2; rep from * to last
6 sts, p2, RT, p2.
Row 2: K2, p2, k2, *p6, k2, p2, k2; rep from * to end.
Row 3: *P2, RT, p2, k2, 2/2 LC; rep from * to last 6 sts,
p2, RT, p2.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 14 for pat.
Pattern Note
All pieces are worked back and forth. Circular
needles are used to accommodate stitches of
larger pieces; do not join.
Back
With smaller circular needle, cast on 96 (104, 116, 124,
136, 144) sts.
Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures 11/2 inches,
ending with a WS row, and on last row, inc 1 st each
end98 (106, 118, 126, 138, 146) sts.
Set-up row (RS): Change to larger circular needle;
work 10 (14, 14, 18, 18, 22) sts in Double Seed St, pm,
work 78 (78, 90, 90, 102, 102) sts in Cable pat, pm,
work 10 (14, 14, 18, 18, 22) sts in Double Seed St.
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Shape Neck
At neck edge, dec 1 st [every row] 24 (24, 12, 12, 0, 0)
times, then [every RS row] 7 (7, 13, 13, 19, 19) times
as follows:
Dec row (RS): Work in pat to last 14 sts, p2tog, p1,
k5, sl 1, k5.
Dec row (WS): P11, k1, k2tog, work to end of row.
22 (24, 28, 30, 34, 36) sts rem after neck decs
are complete.
Work even until armhole measures 7 (7, 71/2, 71/2, 8, 8)
inches, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulder
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8) sts twice,
then 3 (5, 5, 7, 7, 9) sts once11 sts.
Neckband
Work even until 11-st band measures approx 8 (81/2,
9, 91/2, 10, 101/2) inches from shoulder.
Cut yarn, leaving a 20-inch tail. Slip sts to holder.
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Finishing
Lightly block pieces.
Sew saddles between back and fronts,
forming shoulders.
Shape Shoulder
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (4, 6, 6, 8, 8) sts twice,
then 3 (5, 5, 7, 7, 9) sts once11 sts.
Neckband
Work even until 11-st band measures same as for
left front.
Sleeves
With smaller needles, cast on 56 sts.
Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures 11/2 inches,
ending with a WS row, and on last row, inc 1 st each
end58 sts.
Set-up row (RS): Change to larger needles; work
2 sts in Double Seed St, pm, work 54 sts in Cable pat,
pm, work 2 sts in Double Seed St.
Working new sts into established Double Seed St as
they accumulate and maintaining Cable pat at center
between markers, inc 1 st each side [every 4 rows]
0 (0, 0, 2, 9, 12) times, [every 6 rows] 2 (4, 15, 14, 9, 6)
times, then [every 8 rows] 12 (10, 1, 0, 0, 0) time(s) as
follows: k1, M1, work in pat to last st, M1, k186 (86,
90, 90, 94, 94) sts.
12-st rep
1"
7 (7, 71/2, 71/2, 8, 8)"
LEFT
FRONT
SLEEVE
141/2"
141/2"
BACK
71/2"
1"
7 (7, 71/2, 71/2, 8, 8)"
11/2"
91/4"
3"
CABLE CHART
10"
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Sizes
Womans small (medium, large, X-large,
2X-large, 3X-large)
Pattern Notes
The Mosaic pattern is worked with a garter round
and uses only 1 color per row; the pattern is formed
by slipping stitches of the other color.
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43
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Shape Armholes
Bind off 4 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows,
then bind off 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) sts at beg of following
2 rows51 (55, 57, 61, 65, 67) sts.
Dec 1 st at beg and end of next row, then [every row]
0 (1, 1, 3, 4, 4) more time(s), then [every other row]
3 (3, 3, 2, 2, 2) times43 (45, 47, 49, 51, 53) sts.
Work even until armholes measure 71/2 (8, 81/2, 81/2,
9, 9) inches, ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulders
Bind off 2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts at beg of next 6 rows,
then bind off 4 (2, 3, 4, 2, 3) sts at beg of following
2 rows23 sts.
Bind off.
Left Front
With A, cast on 43 (46, 48, 51, 53, 56) sts.
Change to B; beg and ending where indicated for
your size on chart, work even in Mosaic pat until
piece measures same as back to underarm, ending
with the same WS pat row as for back.
Shape Armholes
At armhole edge, bind off 4 (5, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts once and
2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) sts once37 (39, 40, 42, 44, 45) sts.
At armhole edge, dec 1 st [every row] 1 (2, 2, 4,
5, 5) time(s), then [every other row] 3 (3, 3, 2, 2, 2)
times33 (34, 35, 36, 37, 38) sts.
Work even until armhole measures 51/2 (6, 61/2, 61/2,
7, 7) inches, ending with a RS row.
Note: Make a note of pat row on which you end.
Shape Neck
At neck edge, bind off 11 sts once, 5 sts once and
3 sts once14 (15, 16, 17, 18, 19) sts.
At neck edge, dec 1 st [every row] 4 times10 (11,
12, 13, 14, 15) sts.
Work even until armhole measures same as for back,
ending with a WS row.
Shape Shoulder
At armhole edge, bind off [2 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4) sts] 3 times,
then [4 (2, 3, 4, 2, 3) sts] once.
Right Front
Note: Use left front to determine position of buttonhole
rows for right front as follows: Mark positions for 3
buttonhole rows on the left front edge, with the first
approx 8 inches from the lower edge, the 3rd approx
7 inches above the first and the 2nd between the 2.
Work Double-Buttonhole Rows at these positions when
working right front.
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Neckband
With RS facing, using circular needle and A, pick up
and knit 83 sts along neckline, beg and ending at
front edges.
Knit 1 row.
Sew in sleeves.
Sew underarm and side seams.
Beg with the pat row after the one you noted for
front neck shaping, work Mosaic Pat for 21/2 inches,
ending with a WS row.
Next row (RS): Work Double-Buttonhole Row.
Next row: Cast on 3 sts over the bound-off sts
of previous row.
Work even until neckband measures approx
3 inches, ending with a RS row.
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11
10
10-st rep
Right Front:
Right Front:
S, M, 2XL, 3XL
M, XL, 3XL
Back: S, L, 2XL
Back: M, XL, 3XL
Left Front: S, L, 2XL
All Sleeves
Neckband
Left Front: L, XL
Back: M, XL, 3XL
Right Front: S, L, 2XL
Left
Front:
M, XL, 3XL
Back: S, L, 2XL
All Sleeves
Left Front: S, M, 2XL, 3XL
Neckband
Right Front: L, XL
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LEFT
FRONT
10"
1"
71/2 (8, 81/2, 81/2, 9, 9)"
3"
BACK
6 /2"
1
10"
1"
71/2 (8, 81/2, 81/2, 9, 9)"
31/4"
SLEEVE
10"
5 (51/2, 6, 6, 61/2, 61/2)"
MOSAIC CHART
163/4"
General Information
Abbreviations & Symbols
k knit
k2tog knit 2 stitches together
kfb knit in front and back
kwise knitwise
LH left hand
m meter(s)
M1 make one stitch
MC main color
mm millimeter(s)
oz ounce(s)
p purl
p2tog purl 2 stitches together
pat(s) pattern(s)
pm place marker
psso pass slipped stitch over
pwise purlwise
rem remain/remains/remaining
rep(s) repeat(s)
rev St st reverse stockinette stitch
RH right hand
rnd(s) rounds
RS right side
Skill Levels
Beginner projects
for first-time knitters
using basic stitches.
Minimal shaping.
Intermediate projects
witha variety of
stitches, mid-level
shaping and finishing.
Experienced projects
using advanced techniques and stitches,
detailed shaping and
refined finishing.
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Yarn Weight
Symbol &
Category Names
Type of Yarns
in Category
Sock,
Fingering,
Baby
Sport,
Baby
DK,
Light
Worsted
Worsted,
Afghan,
Aran
Chunky,
Craft,
Rug
Bulky,
Roving
Knit Gauge
Range* in
Stockinette
Stitch to 4 inches
2732 sts
2326 sts
2124 sts
1620 sts
1215 sts
611 sts
Recommended
Needle in Metric
Size Range
2.25
3.25mm
3.25
3.75mm
3.75
4.5mm
4.55.5mm
5.58mm
8mm and
larger
Recommended
Needle U.S. Size
Range
1 to 3
3 to 5
5 to 7
7 to 9
9 to 11
11 and
larger
* GUIDELINES ONLY: The above reflect the most commonly used gauges and needle sizes for specific yarn categories.
inches
cm
inches
cm
inches
cm
18 3 0.3
12.5
21
53.5
38
96.5
1/4
51/2 14
22
56.0
39
99.0
38 10 1.0
15.0
23
58.5
40
101.5
1/2
1.3
18.0
24
61.0
41
104.0
58 15 1.5
20.5
25
63.5
42
106.5
3/4
2.0
23.0
26
66.0
43
109.0
78 22 2.2
10
25.5
27
68.5
44
112.0
25
2.5
11
28.0
28
71.0
45
114.5
32
3.2
12
30.5
29
73.5
46
117.0
11/2
38
3.8
13
33.0
30
76.0
47
119.5
13/4
45
4.5
14
35.5
31
79.0
48
122.0
50
5.0
15
38.0
32
81.5
49
124.5
21/2
65
6.5
16
40.5
33
84.0
50
127.0
75
7.5
17
43.0
34
86.5
31/2
90
9.0
18
46.0
35
89.0
100
10.0
19 48.5
36
91.5
41/2
115
11.5
20 51.0
37
94.0
inches
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mm
6
13
20
0.6
Knitting Basics
Cast-On
Cable Cast-On
Knit (k)
Purl (p)
Bind-Off
Binding off (knit)
Knit first two stitches on left needle.
Insert tip of left needle into first
stitch worked on right needle and
pull it over the second stitch and
completely off the needle.
Knit the next stitch and repeat. When one stitch
remains on right needle, cut yarn and draw tail through
last stitch to fasten off.
Binding off (purl)
Purl first two stitches on left needle.
Insert tip of left needle into first
stitch worked on right needle and
pull it over the second stitch and
completely off the needle.
Purl the next stitch and repeat. When one stitch
remains on right needle, cut yarn and draw tail through
last stitch to fasten off.
Increase (inc)
Two stitches in one stitch
Increase (knit)
Knit the next stitch in the usual
manner, but dont remove the stitch
from the left needle. Place right
needle behind left needle and knit again into the back
of the same stitch. Slip original stitch off left needle.
Increase (purl)
Purl the next stitch in the usual
manner, but dont remove the stitch
from the left needle. Place right
needle behind left needle and purl
again into the back of the same stitch. Slip original
stitch off left needle.
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Decrease (dec)
Knit 2 together (k2tog)
Put tip of right needle through next
two stitches on left needle as to knit.
Knit these two stitches as one.
Purl 2 together (p2tog)
Put tip of right needle through next
two stitches on left needle as to purl.
Purl these two stitches as one.
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Kitchener Stitch
This method of weaving with two needles is used for
the toes of socks and flat seams. To weave the edges
together and form an unbroken line of stockinette stitch,
divide all stitches evenly onto two knitting needles
one behind the other. Thread yarn into tapestry needle.
Hold needles with wrong sides together and work from
right to left as follows:
Step 1: Insert tapestry needle into
first stitch on front needle as to
purl. Draw yarn through stitch,
leaving stitch on knitting needle.
Step 2: Insert tapestry needle
into the first stitch on the back
needle as to purl. Draw yarn
through stitch and slip stitch off
knitting needle.
Step 3: Insert tapestry needle into
the next stitch on same (back)
needle as to knit, leaving stitch on
knitting needle.
Step 4: Insert tapestry needle
into the first stitch on the front
needle as to knit. Draw yarn
through stitch and slip stitch off
knitting needle.
Step 5: Insert tapestry needle into
the next stitch on same (front)
needle as to purl. Draw yarn
through stitch, leaving stitch on
knitting needle.
Repeat Steps 2 through 5 until one stitch is left on
each needle. Then repeat Steps 2 and 4. Fasten off.
Woven stitches should be the same size as adjacent
knitted stitches.
3-Needle Bind-Off
Use this technique for seaming two edges together,
such as when joining a seam. Hold the live edge
stitches on two separate needles with right sides of
the fabric together.
With a third needle, knit together a stitch from the
front needle with one from the back.
Repeat, knitting a stitch from the front needle with
one from the back needle once more.
Slip the first stitch over the second.
Repeat, knitting a front and back pair of stitches
together, then bind one pair off.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Step 4
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Crochet Stitches
Chain (ch)
Yarn over, pull through loop on hook.
Chain
Stitch
Chain Stitch
b
cb
Single Crochet
c
Single Crochet
Single Crochet
Single Crochet
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Choosing Buttons
Depending on the effect you desire, buttons can
become a prominent part of a garments design or
can remain utilitarian and simply fade into the fabric.
Whether they blend into the background or stand
out, be sure to select appropriate buttons.
Choose very large buttons when working with
bulky yarns and smaller ones when working
with finer yarns.
If the knitted fabric is delicate, be sure the buttons
arent too heavy or else their weight will hang and
stretch the fabric.
Be sure the buttons arent too small for the
buttonholes. Its better to have a snug fit than a
loose one!
Try to match the laundering instructions for the
buttons with those for the knitted garment.
Otherwise, youll have to remove the buttons each
time the piece is cleaned.
Designer's Tip
CLOSURES UP CLOSE
To make button selection easy, knit a little
swatch of fabric in the garment yarn, including
a sample buttonhole. Take the swatch
shopping with you and test out the buttons
you like on the fabric.
Make Your Own Buttons
Sometimes it is difficult to find the perfect button
to match a knitted project. Theres an obvious (and
easy) solution: Make your own! Heres how.
Knitted Button
Step 1: Cast on 1 stitch.
Designer's Tip
CLOSURES UP CLOSE
Its a good idea to purchase an extra button
to sew onto the side seam on the wrong side
of the garment. This way, if one button is lost,
another one is at the ready!
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Designer's Tip
CLOSURES UP CLOSE
Be sure to choose a strong sewing thread. If a
garment is going to receive lots of rough wear
(as for kids garments), use rayon thread or
waxed dental floss for sewing.
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Resources
Many of the yarns and buttons can be found in your local yarn shop. If there isnt one in your area,
contact the wholesaler below for more information.
Bejeweled & Bedazzled
105 Guildwood Parkway #11015
Toronto, ON
M1E 1P1 Canada
www.bejeweled-bedazzled.ca
Berroco Inc.
1 Tupperware Drive, Suite 4
N. Smithfield, RI 02896-6815
(401) 769-1212
www.berroco.com
Rowan
Distributed by Royal Yarns
International
404 Barnside Place
Rockville, MD 20850
(886) 621-7779
www.royalyarns.com
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Photo Index
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11
19
24
37
56
32
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Cardigans & Closures