Edgewater Braids

Originally published by Classic Elite Yarns in 1990.

Horseshoe cables alternate with panels of Stockinette on this oversized pullover knit in La Gran.
La Gran was the very first yarn from Classic Elite in the early 1980’s and although the palette
changes as time goes by La Gran remains a stalwart basic in todays roster of Classic Elite yarns.
Warm and lightweight, mohair knits up quickly and, contrary to popular belief, is a great yarn for
novice knitters – the mohair’s halo hides uneven stitch tension beautifully.

Designed by Kristin Nicholas in 1990, Edgewater Braids is knit in pieces and seamed and has drop
shoulder sleeves and funnel neck. The fit of the sleeve is slightly slimmer in this new version, for a
more modern silhouette, and we’ve added two additional sizes to ensure a fit just right for all.

Kristin Nicholas was creative director of Classic Elite yarns from 1984 to 2001. She is author of many
wonderfully creative and colorful books. Check in on what Kristin is up to now on her website
http://kristinnicholas.com or blog: http://getting-stitched-on-the-farm.blogspot.com

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 Edgewater Braids
Originally published by Classic Elite Yarns in 1990.

Skill Level
Intermediate

Sizes
S (M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL)
Shown in size M

Finished Measurements
Bust: 36 (40, 44, 48, 52, 56)"
Length: 23 (23, 24, 24, 25, 26)"

Yarn
La Gran by Classic Elite Yarns
(78.4% mohair, 17.3% wool, 4.3%
nylon; 50 g = approx 106 yards)
8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls
shown in 6597 Spanish Olive

Needles
Knitting needles in size US 9 (5.5 mm)
or size to obtain gauge.
Knitting needles and circular knitting
needle (16") in one size smaller.

Other Materials
Removable stitch markers
Cable needle
Waste yarn

Gauge
16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st,
blocked. Horseshoe Cable (16 sts)
= 3" wide. Take time to save time,
check your gauge.

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 Back
CO 84 (92, 100, 108, 116, 124) sts.
Est pattern (RS): Work row 1 of 1 x 1 Rib over 9 (11, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts, [work row
1 of Horseshoe Cable over 16 sts, work row 1 of 1 x 1 Rib over 9 (11, 11, 13, 15,
Abbreviations 17) sts] twice, work row 1 of Horseshoe Cable over 16 sts, and row 1 of 1 x 1
approx: approximately Rib over 9 (11, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts.
BO: bind off
C6B: Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in back, Work as est until pc meas 1", ending with a WS row.
k3, k3 from cn
C6F: Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in front, Cont Horseshoe Cables as est and work the rib sts in St st.
k3, k3 from cn Work even until pc meas 23 (23, 24, 24, 25, 26)", ending with a WS row.
cn: cable needle
CO: cast on Next row (RS): BO 25 (28, 31, 34, 38, 41) sts, work 34 (36, 38, 40, 40, 42) center sts
dec(‘d): decrease(d) and sl them to stitch holder or waste yarn, BO rem 25 (28, 31, 34, 38, 41) sts.
est: establish(ed)
EOR: every other row/round
inc(’d): increase(d) Front
k: knit Work as for back until pc meas 2" less than length of back, ending with a WS row.
kfb: knit into the front and back of
same st (1 st increased) Mark center 26 (28, 30, 32, 32, 34) sts by pm 29 (32, 35, 38, 42, 45) sts from
meas: measure(s) each edge.
p: purl
pc(s): piece(s) Work as est to marker, join a second ball of yarn, work center marked sts,
pm: place marker making note of which row you are on, work to end as est – 29 (32, 35, 38,
rem: remain(ing) 42, 45) sts for each shoulder.
rep: repeat
RS: right side Working each side with its own ball of yarn, work as est and dec 1 st each
st(s): stitch(es) neck edge EOR 4 times – 25 (28, 31, 34, 38, 41) sts for each shoulder.
WS: wrong side When same length as back, BO all sts.

Pattern Stitches Sleeve

1 x 1 Rib (odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from *.
Row 2 (WS): P1, *k1, p1; rep from *.
Rep rows 1-2 for 1 x 1 Rib.
Horseshoe Cable (over 16 sts)
Row 1 (RS): P2, k12, p2.
Row 2 and all WS rows: K2, p12, k2.
Row 3: P2, C6B, C6F, p2.
Rows 5 and 5: Rep row 1.
Row 8: Rep row 2.
Rep rows 1-8 for Horseshoe Cable.
With smaller needle, CO 47 sts.
Est pattern (RS): Work row 1 of 1 x 1 Rib over 3 sts, work Horseshoe Cable over
16 sts, work row 1 of 1 x 1 Rib over 9 sts, work Horseshoe Cable over 16 sts,
work row 1 of 1 x 1 Rib over 3 sts. Work as est until pc meas 1", ending with a
WS row.
Inc as follows working inc’d sts in St st:
SIZE 3XL ONLY:
Inc row (RS): Kfb, work as est until 2 sts rem, kfb, k1 – 2 sts inc’d.
Work 3 rows even.

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 ALL SIZES:
[Work inc row then 5 rows even] 5 (7, 10, 8, 12, 12) times.
[Work inc row then 7 rows even] 5 (4, 2, 4, 1, 0) times – 67 (69, 71, 71, 73, 73) sts.

Work even until sleeve meas 16 (17, 17, 18, 18, 18)" or desired length, ending
with a WS row. BO all sts.

Finishing
Sew shoulder seams. With smaller circular needle and RS facing, work 34 (36,
38, 40, 40, 42) sts from back neck working center cable as est, 9 sts along
side of front neck, 26 (28, 30, 32, 32, 34) sts from center front neck and 9 sts
along side of neck – 78 (82, 86, 90, 90, 94) sts.

Join to work in rnd. Working cables as est and work 1 x 1 Rib on 23 (25, 27, 29,
29, 31) sts between cables, until neck meas 3" or desired length.
BO all sts loosely.

Meas down 7½ (7¾, 8, 8, 8¼, 8¼)" from shoulder seam on each side, on back
and front, and place marker. Sew top of sleeve between markers.
Sew side and sleeve seams.

Weave in ends. Block to measurements.

7½ (8, 8½, 9, 9, 9½)"

14¾ (15¼, 15¾, 15¾, 16¼, 16¼)"

2"
23 (23, 24, 24, 25, 26)"

16 (17, 17, 18, 18, 18)"

Edgewater Braids Edgewater Braids

Back and Front Sleeve

9¾"
18 (20, 22, 24, 26, 28)"

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