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“v > Couture Pr TO KNIT & CROC Luxe Knits Couture Designs to Knit & Crochet fh Laura Lukaite Photography by Cathrine Westergaard Z LARK BOOKS ‘A Division of Stering Publishing Co. Ine. ‘New York / London SENIOR EDITOR Valerie Shrader EDITOR: Linda Kopp ART DIRECTOR Dana Irwin ART PRODUCTION Carol Morse TECHNICAL EDITOR Amy Poleyn EDITORIAL ASSISTANCE Amanda Carestio FIGURATIVE ILLUSTRATOR Laura Zukaite SCHEMATICS ILLUSTRATOR ‘Orrin Lundgren PHOTOGRAPHER Cathrine Westergaard COVER DESIGNER woolypear Ubeary of Congress Cataloging:in Publication Data Luxe Knits couture designs tobi & crochet / Laura Zukaite ~ Ist ed ISBN 978-1.€0060.268-6{he: plc with jacket als, paper) 1. Koiting-Patterns,2. Crocheting-Patters. . Title T7e06-286 200 us. as 2081-22 casos to9e7654321 Fist Eation Published by Ui Storing Books, A Division of a Co. Ine 357 Peck Avenue South, New York, NY 10016 Tes 2009, Laura Zukate ions © 2009, Laura Zukaite Photography © 200, Lark Books, {Division of Stering Publishing Co., Inc. unless otherwise specified Schematic ilustrations © 203, Lark Books, a Division of tering Publishing Co Figurative Distributed in Canada by Sterling Publishing clo Canadian Manda Group, 185 Dutterin Street onto, Ontario, Canada MEK 3H6 Distributed in the United Kingdom by GMC Distribution Services, Caste Place, 188 High Street, Lowes, East Sussex, England BN? 1XU, Distributed in Australia by Capricorn Link (Australia) Pty Lt, P.O, Bor 708, Windsor, NSW 2786 Australia Tho watten instructions, photopraphs, designs. patterns, and projects in this volume are intend for 8 On. Any otneru Se potions Ane copy 1 to ensure that al the intrmation inthis book accurate ‘and individual sil, the publisher cannot be 1 damages that may result rom the use ofthe e NC 2801 Manufactured in China ISBN 13:978-1-60050 263.6 Contents Introduction _ 6 Folding Obsession 8 Long Gloves . . a Sone eee wees FoI Heit seems caonnescersinanswatunenis 4 Shawl Sweater .......... awe acreanst® Ginctind SHG ssveussnce sian emnarorevarayes OY Smocking Stiteh Transformations 8 Summer Dress + Smocking Pullover .....sscsceeeeeee +36 Butterfly Variations 40 Cow! Tank... SefUcindeie sae oe dQ Gathered Cardigan . * * oa Beaded Clutch .......6000sscecseeeeeesesseeas 51 Tonal Transitions 54 er 56 TUDES Ct cs wssevssnncsniny cxvieneurneress € Lacy Halter .. + 66 Herringbone Evolution 10 Herringbone Purse ..... 0.066. beviworneveres 2 Cashmere Muffler. .... een sane? Cable Magic Cable Skirt Uddedue Odes eeneeneees sewers Bobble Hat. Cable Wristlet ......... 6) Cable ThIOW 6... cesses Deep ¥ Sweater Freeform Crochet Lacy Tank Flower Earrings. . Butterfly Sweater ........ Half Moon Stole ........ Honeycomb Adaptations Fitted Blouse Scallop Purse Peplum Cardigan Abbreviations About the Author Acknowledgments Schematics Index 139 140 140 141 144 Introduction stead of writing the typical knitting book that features only projects I set out to share my inspirati and design process with you so you have a greater understanding of how teract and change during the creation of a garment. As a young esigner. | strongly believe in universal and timeless fashio ‘and what challenges me is ind: ing a way to make an object both pleasing to the eye and practical. You'll discover that design ing knitweee ivolves abit of creative problem solving: | always heep Function in rina but | ali t my own belies about style. Sor want the garments to rel times this requires a compromise between the two, So in Luxe Kats | wanted to show how sign evolves: from an intial inspira tion toan i iches: and from sketches to rorelation of tee texture, Sometimes everyday objects serve as inspiration, and these objects are na ture of frost on a window was the basis for the Tonal Transitions chapter. while the then interpreted through desi of the projects inthis book began this way: for example, P DETTE VE GI Jeecrrancietes into some o th Her universal and. ce ‘quote trom The Picture of Dorian Gray timeless fashion syosarwides ‘own design philosophy: “A dream of t describes my form in days of thought.” What this means to me is an to discover a form—a sweater ora shit ora scart nd lets it enjoy @ moment of beauty and ‘A beautifully designed object rarely displays all these litle discoveries inherent in the creative process. To me, initial inspiration is where it all begins: it plays such a major role that it deter ines the shapes, textures, and even c design, The 12s into play sometimes a design strays 80 far from the inti source of ideas that EVOLUTION AND EXPERIMENTATION at's take one of the most abstract interpretations as an example show design evolves: the Folding Obsession p chapter the relation tothe intial inspiration of vertical and norizon recut from the first glance. When | started working on this al lines is not easy \dea, | knew I wanted a very simple texture and clear lines, which is why chose to work with tockinette stitch. When playing with it, discovered that a folded fabric creates very beautiful EXECUTION AND ENCOURAGEMENT Most of the aroje re Knits cam het ated during at Parsons The N T a ni ae CHAT SGa 1 ohsession following four projects take a simple stockinette stitch and make je-dimensional by creating folds that are then incorporated into he designs in unique and intriguing ways, There's so much you can y simply folding already knitted stockinette fabric and knitting it ether with the stitches in the back—the results can be dense and chunky, delicate and lacy, or fun and colorful. long gloves % fended proportions are @terhally elegant and in vogue, Luxurious cashmere yarn caresses, and a little folded trim provides textural interest. SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIE Women's average FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Cuff circumference: 8"/20.5em. YOU WILL NEED Artyarns Cashmere 3 (100% cashere: 1.750005 = 1704153 2 shoins color cream #250—29prx 4044/3060 of ight worsted weight yarn Haitting needles: 375mm (site 5 US) dosble-posted needles or Stith markers Scrap yarn in contrast color 9° Gm) leather lacing, 1yd/im (optional) Tapestry needle GAUGE 23 sts and 28 rows = 4°/10om in St st Always take time to check yo uge instructions GLOVES (MAKE 2) (C045 sts, PM and join in a round, being careful not to twist the sts Fold Trim: Ko 1 6 rounds ‘Next round (fold round) if first CO st from back and place on ltt needle, knit tog with frst st of round: lift next CO st from back lett needle, knit tog with next st; rep from * around and place fold 1). **Continue in St st for 5 more rounds; rep fold round, but this time pick up the corresponding purl st 5 rounds below (Fold 2) Work even in St st for 2"/5em more ‘Next (dee) round: Knit to 18 sts betore marker, keto, K18 sts, PM, ssh —t4 sts Rep dec round on every following éth round 3 times—36 sts Then work even until piece measures 8 ‘THUMB GUSSET SHAPING: Work to 2nd marker, Mt, ki, MI, PM (marker #3), em trom beg. Inc 1 stafter the 2nd and before the 3rd markers on every other ‘ound until there are 19 sts between the markers Slip these 19 sts.0n a piece of waste yarn forth (On the next round, CO? sts over the gap at the thumb and join in a round forthe palm, PM for new beg of round. Work these 39 sts even for 1"2.5cm, then divide for fingers, INDEX SHAPING: Knit to marker, kd, place last 11 sts thet were worked on double pointed needles, COS 28 sts on a piece of waste yarn) Kitt sts and join in a round (put remaining 168 14 sts until finger measures 11" /4.5em, ‘Next round: (SI 1, k2109. 850, kd] twice— Next round: (SI 1, k2t09, pss0,K2] twice—6 sts Cut yarn and sli yarn throug MIDDLE FINGER: Slip next 5 palm sts on needles, CO t st, slip § corresponding back of hand sts on needles. pick up an CO sts of the index finger Work as for index finger sts from the base of the ), PM and join in a0 RING FINGER: Work as for middle finger PINKY: ‘Slip rem 8 sts from waste yarn on needles, pick up and knit sts {rom the base of the CO sts ofthe ring finger (1 sts total), PM and join in a round, Knit these 11 sts until finger measutes 1)(°/3¢m. [Next round: Si 1, 1209, pss0,K3,s 1, k2tog, psso, K2—T sts Next round: S| 1, k2t09, pss0, 41, #11, Ktlog, psso—S sts. Cut yarn and stip yarn through remaining sts, fasten off ‘Hume: Slip 19 thumb sts to needies. pick up and knit2 sts trom side of palm (21 sts total), PM for new beg of round Kot 1 ound. Next round: [Si 1, 209, psso, KT] twice, kI—17 sts Work 4 more rounds even then start top shaping: ext round: [S! 1, 209, psso, twice, kI—13 ss, Kot 1 round, Next round: (SI 1. k2t09, ps0, ki] twice, kI—9 sts Koit 1 round. Next round: (SI |, }2t09. paso. ki] twice, KIB sts Cut yarn ar lip through remaining sts, fasten of. FINISHING Weave in ends. I desired, weave leather lace as shown to add an. other design element to the glove, reversing on the other glove, Mckee oC eet Ce eo COM Pee eer ry eee eo) Re ue arn Think of this hat as a blank canvas, Experiment and work it up using multiple yarns to make a fresh, original statement. folded hat SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIZE Women’ FINISHED MEASUREMENTS YOU WILL NEED Artyarns Sik Mohair Glitter (60% super kid mohair, 40% sik (0,886x/259 = 312yd/261m): (A) 1 skein, color natural/god(F) 1 skein, color rosesiver: (K) 1 skein, color muti/gol4—aoprox 9366/8420 of lace weight yarn GE) Artyarns Silk Mobar (60% super kid mohair, 40% sik 0,880x/25q = 312y4/281m: 1 skein, color peach #128—aporax '312,6/281m of lace weight yare EB (0) Artyarms Regal ik (100% silk; 1.7502/509 = 163y4/147m: (B) 1 skein, color bronze #261; (C) 1 skein, colar light peach #253; (A) 1 skein, color light pink #215; (L) 1 skein, coor mali: () 1 stein, color green #283—approx 815yi/734m of light worsted weight yarn ArtyarnsUitramerina 6 (100% merino woo: 8.501/100g = ‘27496/247m):(E) 1 skein, color dark peach #221: (d) 1 skein, calor variegated brows #137—aporox 548yd/493m of ight ‘worsted weight yarn Artyarns Cashmere 3 (100% cashmere; 1.7502/509 = 170ye/188!n»: (6) 1 skein, color rose #262, (1) 1 skein color cream #250—appror 340y4/306m of light worsted weight yare @ (NOTE: Only pata alls of each colar are required for this projec. Knitting needles: drm (size 6 U.S.) 16"/40.5em circular needle and doable-pointed needles or size 10 obtain gauge ‘Stitoh marker Tapestry needle instructions HAT PM 2 areh t : : FOLD PATTERN! Round 6 F< Space Between Folds: " : B, workin St st for 6 rounds (rst pattern set completed START FOLD PATTERN II: Pattern repeat 3: Pi repeat & Pattern repeat 5 F/H Pattern rope Rounds Fold Space Between Folds: Round 2:*K9, Kt09; rep rom * a Rounds 3&5: K Round &: Pattern repeat 7 Round & Rep round 6 of Fold Patt ‘Space Between Folds: With J, work 1 round in St st Round 2: *K?, 1209; rep from * around—6é sts Rounds 38:4) Round 4: *K6, i209; rep from * around —B6 sts Pattern repeat ® //L With K,*K5, K2t0g: rep from * around—48 ss, Work 4 rounds i St st Round & Rep rouns 6 of Fold Pattern I ‘Space Between Folds: With L, work t round in tt Round 2: "Ké, 2109; rep fom * Rounds 3&5: Round 4: *K3, Kop: rep from * around—22 sts. Pattern repeat KM ‘With F, work 5 rounds in St st Round &: Rep round Bot Fold Pattern I ‘Space Between Folds: With M, work t round in St st [Round 2: “K2. k2t09: rep trom * around—28 sts. Rounds 3,5, &7: Koi Round 4: “1, k2tog: rep from * around-—16 sts Round: “4209; ep trom * around sts Cut along tail and slip 8 ve sts through. Fasten of. FINISHING ‘Weave in ends. Block to finished size, SUC Ru Rie uty CO mee ae ROCs Cee nny Pe ur ari eee ‘shawl sweater 1 combination of light and heavy fibers creates the graceful draping effect for this collar, which can be tied or wrapped to suit multiple tastes, SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIZE Women's $ (M, L) FINISHED. MEASUREMENTS: (96.8, 107)em Length: 22% (23, YOU WILL NEED Artyarns Silk Rhapsody (100% silk core, wrapped in 70% mo- hair/30% sik; 3.50r/100g = ‘260yd/ 294m): (A) 5 (6. 6) shins, olor cream #250; (8) 2 shins olor rose natural #137— approx 1820 (2080, 2080) 4/1638 (1872, 1872)m of worsted weight yarn (2) ‘Artyarns Silk Mohair (60% super id mohair, 40% sil; 0.8802/25g = 3124/2810): 2 skins, color cream #250—aporox 624y4/562m of lace weight yare ao Maittng needles: 4.5mm (site 7 US.) 32°/81em circular needles ané 8m (sire 11 V.8.) 32°/Blom circular needles or size to obtain gauge Sitch markers Stiteh holders Tapestry needle Border Ridge instructions Booy NOTE: The body is worked in one piece. WAIST SHAPING Next (dec) row (RS): Work work to the 1st marker. M1. KI 2d marker, Mt, kt, Mi, knit remain. ing sts, ssh, k1—141 (161,181) sts, Werk even for 7 (7,8) more rows op inc row once more—143 (163,189) ss. Work even for 7 more rows. Rep inc row once more—145 (165,185) st Work even tor 7 more rows. *Rep ine row once more—147 (167,187) sts Work even for 4 more rows. Rep trom * twice more—181 (171 ‘Work even until piece measures 16 (18), 16)" (205, 41)em from beg. ending with a WS row. ARMHOLE AND NECK/PLACKET SHAPING Next row (RS) S|, k2o9, work to 8 sts before the may (right front), BO next 6 sts knit to3 sts before the 2nd marker (back), BO next 6 sts, work to last 3sts, ssh, let front). You will have 31/75(31 sts remaining. Turn and work left front ony LEFT FRONT: Row 1 (WS): Work to las 209, Rp rows 1 and 2,0(1, 2) times more Next row (WS): Work 0 last 2 sts, 200. Next row: Next row: Work o las ‘Work even for Brows, sts, pttog Next row (RS): Work to last Sts, sok, kt 28) sts Work even until armhole measures 794 (7%, 8)"/19 (19, 208} Place remaining sts or a holder. RIGHT FRONT: Join yarn on RS and work as for Lett Front, reversing shaping. BACK Join yarn on RS, Row 1 (RS): K2t09, work fe las Row 2: 80 3 sts, work to la Row 3: 80 3 sts, work to ast 2 sts, sok Rep rows 2 and 3, 0(1, 2) times more 8, p2tog. COLLAR Fou: watn 27) se FIRST SET OF FOLDS: Rows 1,3, AS(RSY Ki Rows? 4, 86 Pur Changetoe, Row 7 (RS): *S! 1, pick up a corresponding st from back of work from 6 rows below and Knit tog: rep from * to end (fold complete). Rows 4: Using | strand of A, work in St st. nds of B hele double and larger needles, CO270 (274, Rep First Set of Folds once. ‘SECOND SET OF FOLDS: Change to 2 strands of B and work fold as before Next 7 rows: Rep rows 8-14 as before, using 2 strands of Rep First Set of Folds twice more. Rep First Set of Folds once more, BO after Row 7. FINISHING Join shoulder seams with 3-needle BO. Attach sleeves. and sew sleeve seams. ‘Center the cast-on row of the collar on the center back and attach down the back neck and front side openings, leaving ends of the collar unattached. Weave in ends. en eee eee from my college thesis col- Pee Caen) garment. The exaggerated collar Aer ane) Sa Ca A folding pattern establishes dimension in this ultra-mod shrug, while the varied yarn fibers and weights suggest textural depth, cinched shrug SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIZE Women's 8 (M, L) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Upr clroumfere: 03, 157/28 (83, 38)em ath: 50 (50%, 63)"/127 (128, 138) cm, cuff to curt YOU WILL NEED ade Sapphire Maju Sik (100% til: 1,7500/509 = 854/77 3 skeins, coor silver forn #34—approx 255yd/290m of worsted weight yarn GD (A) ‘Jade Sapphire ply Mongolian Cashmere (100% cashmere: ‘90r/559 = 200/4/180m) stein, colo silver fern #34— aprox 200y4/180m of sport vrcight yarn Q(B) Jade Sapphite 2-ply Mongolian Cashmere (100% cashmere 1.90x/859 = 404/360): 1 sin, colar silver fern #34 approx 4004/3600 of fingering arn @ (0) Anittng needs: Gm (size 10 US, orsize toobtain gaug eight Tapestry instructions Next ine) row (WS): SI 1, *F2, MI: rep from * fo last st,» First Set of Folds: Rows 1,3, 4548 Rows2, 4, & Row (RS): *S! Next 7 rows: Rep rows 8-14 as betore, using B (medium weight yarn). Rep rows 1-14, 18(18, 19) times more, Rep the First Set of Folds twice. Work First Set Row 4: Pt, *(p2tog, pl): rep from * to last st, pt—36 (42, 48) sts. of Folds once more. except work last row as follows: Using A, work in Cul Ridge pattern for 9 (10,10) ridges. BO on the folding row of ridge 9 10,10) FINISHING Fold shrug in hail. and seam from cuffs to approx 16% (17% 18)"/425 (48.8, 46)em in from ends on each side, leaving center ‘open. Weave in ends. SC ae Ca reenter ee CR Cum ea) Pen Con Cee Cenc) Oe RD aaur) Pee ee Rc CR ca? CHAPTER 2 transformations Inspired by the beauty of African textiles, | reinterpreted the old-fashioned smocking stitch in this chapter, revealing an entirely new look in texture and color work, These two very different projects present an exciting way of transforming this stitch into fresh design possibilities. While the smocking stitch Creates a beautiful fitted bodice, the rest of the silhouette is loose and free. summer dress ‘SKILL LEVEL Experienced SIZE Women's xs (8) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 28 (947/71 (86.5)em Length: 31 (32%)/79 (83)em_ YOU WILL NEED Claudia Mandpainted Linen (100% linen; 3.501/100g = 2704/2430) 2 sheins. color natural—aporox {40,4/486m of sport weight yarn aw (Claudia Handpainted Sik Lace (100% sit: 3.500/1009 = 110044990): 1 ste, color smarigolé—aporor 1100}4,990m of {ace weight yarn (8) (Glavdia Wandpaiates Linen Lace (1008 fines; 3.50r/1009 = 540yt1486m): (0) 1 sii, color honey; (0) 1 skein, color woodland mess: (E) | skein, color choco- {ate—approx 1620y4/1458m of fingering weight yarn Aoitting needles: frm (size 6 U.S.) 24*/6 om circular needle or size foobtain gauge Crochet ok: 3.25am (sine 0 US) Cable needie Stiteh markers Tapestry needle eee ee Pee eet) COE SE RC eR oe SOOO C ee A UU AU c Le POCO RO UC CRMC ROU ULL Se ee ea ee GAUGE ts end 38 rows = &"/T0cm in St st using E £30 sts and 40 rows =4"/10cm in Smacking Rib using A Always tak time to check your gavge SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Twat: Ss) ka fromen, 315 to en and hold to front of work, (with B) pl, (with A) “TW.aR: SI st to.en and hold to back of work, (with A) K2, (with B) pt from en ‘Tw2L: 1 st tocn and hold to front of work, (with B) pt, (with A) “TW.2R: Si 1st to.en and hold to back of work, (with A) KY, with 8) pt from en. PATTERN STITCHES ‘Smmocking Rb in he Round (multiple of@ sts). Rounds 1,23, 5, 6, Round &: “insert night needie between 6th and 7th ston left needle, wrap yarn around needle and pull up a loop, alace lo tnd of lat neal (beside next st to be worked). K2t0g (loop and 1st stitch), kt, 62, K2, 62 rep from * around, *"K2, p2: rep trom * around. Round & 2, £2. “insert right needle between Gth and 7th ston lett needle and wort as before, K2t09. KI, g2.K2, prep from * to last & sis, insert needle after 1st 2knit sts of next round (leave marker in place), wrap yarn and pull upa loop as belore,K2to9, Kt, 2 Reo rounds 1-8 or pattern, ‘Smocking-to-Reverse Stockinette Transition: NOTE: Carry both colors of yarn in back of work. ‘Rounds 1,2, &3 “(With A) K2, p2,k2, (with B) 2: ep from * Round &: (With A) insert right needle from front to back between 6th and 7th sts on lett needie and draw a loop though; slip this to left needle and knit it tog with the tst ston the same reedle: ki, p2,K2, (with 8) 92: rep trom Round §: Re ‘ound ja) TW 3R, TW Round 6: “(With Round 7: *(With A) K2, (with B) 92: rap from * around. Round & *(With AJB) TW 2R, p2, TW 2L. 92: rep from * around, Round 9(Change to B completely): "200, 8: rep fiom" * around. (with B) 62: ap from * NOTE: Dress is worked top down. The upper body is worked in a round and then divided for front and back instructions M4) sts in pattern, BO NOTE: B is worked with 2 strands held double, Next 9 rounds: Work Smocking:to Reverse Stockinette Tran too—tie Work 4 back separately (and the same) in rows from B. wor Stst for 4 U6I"N5(1.5}em, On last row ds Then join Cat each end Row 1 (RS): (With C)s C)si.Mi.p th B) knit Row 2: with C Row 4 (WS): 5) |, pu to stats smocking pullover The transition from smocking rib stitch in worsted weight yarn into reverse stockinette in a lighter yarn renders a smooth, sleek outline, é 8 YOU WILL NEED Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% alpaca, 50% merino ‘woo; 3.502/100g = 100y4/90m): 4 skins, color tan #2009— approx 40Qyd/360m of worsted weight yarn (A) Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (80% alpaca, 50% silk: 1.750u/509 = 146/181): § (6, 7) shen, color chestnut #135—approx 730 (876, 1022)y4/657 (788, 920)m of sport weight yarn (BD (8) Hating needles: 5.5mm (size 9 U8) straight and 167/40.Sem circular needles or size to obtain gauge Cable needle Stiteh markers Tapestry needle SKILL LEVEL Experienced SIZE FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Chest: 32 (38, 427/81 (87, 107)0m_ eth: 26% (27, 28y/67 ( GAUGE sts and 4 rows = 4° dem in Smocking Ri 8 using A 1 and 24 rows = 4°/10em in St st us! Always tate time to check y woe SPECIAL ABBREVIATION TWAL: S12 sts toca and hi A) 2 from en. of work, (with 8) pt, (with 1 sttoen and hold to back of work, (with A) K2, ‘TWAL: SI st to en and hold to front of work, (with B) pt (with A 1 trom en, ™ pt te 1 sttocn and hold to back of work, (with A) kt, (with B) PATTERN STITCH Smacking Fis (multiple of 8+2 sts) Rows Vand3 (WS): SI, Row 2 5! .°42, pa Row: Si, * inset right needle fom and into lat back between 6th 3p through: s! this loop le and knit it tog with the 1st ston the same needle 1,92 2, prep sts on let needle and draw a Rows Sand 7: Rep rons 143, Row &: Rep ow 2 Row ®: Si 1,12, 62, * draw a loop fram between 6th and 7th sts as before an end t2 Rep roms 1-8 for pattern Smocking-to Reverse Stockinette Transition: NOTE: Carry both colors of yarn in back of work Row 1 (WS): S11, (with B) K2, (with A) 2 K2, 92, “with B) Ke. (with A) 2, K2. 22: rep from * to las st, A Row 2:5! 1, “(with A) k2, 92,2, (with B) 6: ep from *, end (with 4) 2, 2. K2, 92 Rowa: Rep row Row & Si 1, “(with A) insert right needle from front to back between 6th and 7th sts on lett needle and draw a loop throughs slip this loop ‘onto left needle and knit i tog withthe Ist st on the same needle: k1, 12 2, (with B) p2: ep from * to lasts, i Row Rep row 1 Row6: 5! 1." st. (with B) ith A/B) TW SR, TW 3L, (with 8) p2: rep trom * to last Row 7 SI 1, "(with B)k2. (with A) p2: rep from * tt last st (with B) Row & 5! 1. "(with A/B) TW2R, (with B) 2, (with AJB) TW2L, (with BB) p2: rep trom *to last st (with 8) kh. Row $ (Change to B completely): SI, , “2109, 46: rep from * Until last § sts, Ktog, 43 instructions BACK With A, CO 90,106, 12) sts Work in Smocking Rib pattern for 2 repeats (16 rows). (On the next WS row. with & and B, start Smocking to-Rev St st Transition There will be 79 (83, 107) sts after row 9 Continue in B only Row 1 (RS): SI 1, p2, 1, p6 rep rom * to last 6 sts, KI, pd. kt Row 2:5! 1, k, "pI, HE: rep from *tolast 4sts, 91,3. Rep last 2 rows until plece measures 1919, 20)" 485 (49.5, Stem. ARMHOLE SHAPING: BOS stsat beg of next 2rows. a ts at beg of following 4 rows. BOI stat beg of the next 2 (2,4) roms— (77,89) st, Work even in astablished pattern until armhole measures 7)4 (7%, 8)°/19(19,205}em, NECK SHAPING: Work 19 (24, 28) sts, BO 25 (29, 38) sts. work remaining 19 (24, 28) sts Work both shoulders at the same time. Next 2(4, 4) rows: Work to last 2 sts, k2Io9 at neck edge; on oppo: site side, BO 1 stat neck edge, work to end—17 (20, 28) sts remain Ing for each shoulder. 80. Bere CR) SUCRE ule ere oe ROO aad PU Ru SUC ek Pees 8 FRONT Work sam ‘back until armholes measure 6 (6,6 NECK SHAPING: Row t: Work 22 (27,31) sts, BO 19 23,27) sts, work remal (Mex 51,7) rows: Work posite side, BO 1 st at SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Mext2 (4, 4) rows: 80 1st at beg o Next ¢rowa: 802 sts at beg of (6,8) rows: 80 3 sts at bs FINISHING Block 1easurements before asse butterfly ‘'y ky > CHAPTER 3 variations AY Enchanted by the editorial spreads in the April 1934 issue of Harper's Bazaar, |'ve created a chapter all about butterflies. Take a traditional butterfly pattern and let your imagination soar. Make the butterflies large or delicate, bead them up, or gather them together to shape the silhouette of each garment. Very feminine in form, the draped shoulder cowl at the neck produces a dramatic outline that accentuates the shoulders. ‘SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIE Women’s $ (M, L, 1X, 2X) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS. Bust: 34 (37, 42, 46, 517/81 (94, 107, 117, 130)em_ Length: 20 (21, 22, 23, 247/51 YOU WILL NEED ‘lassi Elite Wickes (100% cashmere; 1.7501/809 = V65yd/149!m: 6 (7. 8 9, 10) steins, color teal ##10403—approx 990 (1188, 1820. 1485, 1650) 4/891 (7040, 1188, 1397 1485)m of light worsted weight yarn a) Knitting needles: 4.5m (size 7 U.S) straight and ‘mm (size 8 U.S.) 24"/61em circular needle or size to obtain gauge Stith marker Tapestry needle i GAUGE 8 sts and 26 rows = 47/10em in Butterfly stitch on smaller Always tae time t check your gauge. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Gathering Stitch (g-80)s On WS row. insert right. inder loose strands on RS of work, wat 1st that gathers the loose strands PATTERN STITCH Butte Rows 1,3,5,7, & (RS): "S15 wil, 5: rep from Rows 2,4,6, 48: Row 10 (WS): *P2. 9's, pI, pass ost over 8: rep from * to last 2. gst pl, pass g'st over st just Rows 11, 13,15, 17, 819: "KS. 515 wylf rap from * toast Rows 12, 14,16, £18 Pu Row 20: *P7, 0st. p1, pass 9st over st just worked. pe: rep Rep roms 1:20 for pattern SHOULDER PIECE Using larger circular needles, CO 150 (16, 160. 195,213) ss, PM and join in around, being careful not to twist the sts Hom: Work in St st for /1.5em, ext round (RS): Purl (create turning ridge for hem) Work in St st for 37/1:5cm more. Next round (RS): * 2tog with every st sp 2 corresponding stich of CO row and on the needle. MAIN SECTION: Switch to smaller needles. Werk even in St st for 9/23em, Then work in 1x1 rib for 2"#Sem, BOIn rib, FINISHING Sew the side sears Attach the rib section of the shoulder piece to the front and back body sections so that it folds over withthe knit side showing. There should be 7 (7% . 74, 7%, 69/18 (185,19, 195,20) em et forthe arm openings. GATHERING Loop Pick up and knit 13 sts at the center trot right at the seam of front pane! with shoulder top section Work in txt nib for 5*/13¢m. BO and attach BO edge to the WS the same seam. gathering the shoulder piece inside the gathering loop. Weave in ends Ee cae ro terfly, represented through both Su ened starting this piece, | swatched many yarns oe Coe Lucy grace of a butterfly. Cashmere seemed to Pee oc eTces In addition to alluring texture, this project features a slimming design element: waistline gathers, gathered cardigan SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIZE my FINISHED. MEASUREMENTS Bust: 36 (40, 447/91 (102, 112)em_ Length: 28 (29%, 31)/71 (78, 78)em YOU WILL NEED Alpaca Yare Company Suri Elegance (100% Suri alpaca {8.50u/100g = 87546/788m: 2 (2 2) skeins, color Georgia Peach #3002—approx 1750yd/1575m of ace weight yarn Knitting needles: $m (size 6 US.) 32"/Blem cirealar needle or toobtain gauge Grochet hook: 3.751 (size F US.) «(Gm ridden, Byd (7m) Stiteh markers ‘Tapestry needle GAUGE SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS PATTERN STITCHES Butterfly (multiple of 10+5) Rows 1,3,5, £7(RS):" 8; rep from * toast i Rows2, 4, £6: Row 8 (WS): *? erst Rows 8, 1,13, & 15" rep fom * to last 5 sts, is rows 10, 12, 6 4: Row 1 Picot Edge: Rows 1,3, 85 (WS): Rows? &4: Row 6: Si." *tolast instructions BoDy NOTE: Front and back are worked in one piece. NOTE: Stip 1st st of every row throughout. ARMHOLE SHAPING: NOTE: PM atter 51 (56,61) sts from each side of the piece (these ‘sts will become the left and right fronts). Remaining 95 (106 116) sts between markers wil become the back ofthe sweater Continuing in Butterfly pattern as established, work to 3 sts before tiest marker, BOB sts, work to 3 sts before second marker, BOG sts ‘work remaining sts—48 (83,88) sts for each front and 69 (99,100) sts for the back NOTE: Work all pieces at the same time in already established pattern, working each piece with a separate bal of yarn, Rows 1 (WS) and2: Work ever in pattern to2 sts botore armhole ‘20g (k2t09 on RS), on opposite side of armhole ssp (ssk on RS), work to2 sts before second armhole, n2tag (Ktog on RS). on oppo: Site sie of armhole ssp (ssk on RS), work to end-—46, 85, 461161, 9, 51); (86, 108, $6) sts Rep rows 1 & 2twice more—42, 71,4210 81, 47 (82,97. 22 sts Work even in pattern until armcle measures 1)5"/4em, COLLAR SHAPING: Row 1 (RS): $1, ki, Mip, PM, work to end in established Butterfly pattern; work as establishad across back, work to last 2 sts, PM, Mip, K2—13 (48, 5) st for fronts Row 2 (and every WS row): Kal knit ss and purl all purlststo ‘marker lip marker. work in patter as established: work as esta lished across back: work as established to/marke, slip marker, knit allknit sts and puri all pur sts ta end, Row 3(and every following RS row): (hI, Mip] 02 sts alter the marker, move marker, work toend in estabished Butterfly pat tern: work as established across back: work in established Buttertly pattern to 1st before marker, move marker, (M1p, kt] 10 last st, Rep rows 2 & 3 until there are 62 (67, 72) sts 0n each front. Work ‘ever as established until armhole measures 10 (10/6, 11)°/25.5 (27 28cm, ending with a WS row, 'SHOULOER SHAPIN Maxt row (RS): Work in established ro pattern to marker. bind off ‘rem 21 (24,27) front sts for shoulder; bind of al sts across back bind off first 21 (24,27) sts for apposite front shoulder, work in es tablished rib pattern to end. Collar wil be completed in 2 parts as follows: Next row (WS): Work in established rib pattern, CO 35 (30, <3) sts for half of back collar; join second bal of yarn and CO 35 (39,4) sts for other hat of back collar, work in established rib pattern to end. Working both sides at once, continue in established rib pattern until back collar sts measure 2 (214, 3)"/ (6.5, 8}om trom CO row, 80. oe On cc for this cardigan, | envisioned a Se aU cy Poa eC Cee ee Cae ene een Se eee Den ih SLEEVES (MAKE 2) MOTE: Slip 1st st of every row throughout. Next. starting with RS row, 5 (75, 86) ts, knit te last t slipping the fwst st, work Butterfly pattern Work even as established until piece measures 18 (18), 19°46 (47. 48.5)em CAP SHAPING: Rows 1 (RS) &2: 803 sts at bey of each fow-~61 (TI, 81 sts. Rows 3, 4,5, &€ 802 sts at bog of each row—53 (63. 73) sts Rows7, 8,9, & 10:80) at beg of each row—49 (50,60) sts. 80 2 sts at bey ofr ows—27 (31,38) sts BO 3sts at bag of next 8 25,29) sts £0. FINISHING _ Sew shovider and side seams. Sew up and attach the sleeves. At tach the back colar, sewing center back seem and lower edge to front openings. Weave in ends. Using." Genm) wide of bu n, weave 3 rows through the centers fies at the waist ares, make sure they stay fat, and then knot them together at the point they emerge from th inch and te as desired Beading emphasizes the butterfly pattern on this classy clutch that’s perfect for an afternoon luncheon or an evening out. beaded clutch YOU WILL NEED ‘Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Sik (80% alpaca, 50% silk 1,7502/809 = 146y6/131m): 2 seins, color oyster ##115—ap- prox 292y4/263m ot spot weight vn Anitting need 8.75mm (size § US) size to obtain gauge (Groce hook: 325mm iw us) Stiten markers. | SKILL LEVEL Smal seed beads, Intermediate Tapestry need —_Teoutymede | soe 144 14°/96 x 36m piece of | One size flexible plastic (optional) 15x 15*/98 x 36em piece of FINISHED ining tabi eins) | A REMENTS 14x 4%] 360m x 11.8, blocked and finished GAUGE ‘30 sts and 36 rows = 47/10em in Buttery atten ‘Always take time t check your gauge SPECIAL ABBREVIATION Gathering Sitch (-at: On WS row. insert right needle under loose strands on RS of work, wrap yarn around neadle and pull this loop back under the loose strands, creating a st that gathers the loose strands, PATTERN STITCH Butterfly (moltple of 14*7 Rows 1, 3,5, &7(RS):*S! 7 wyif,K7; 0p from * to last 7 sts 617 wy Rows?, 4, € Pur RowS(WS»: *P3, 0's. pI, pass g'st over st ust worked, pIC: rep from * toast 7 sts, 03. 9st. p1. pass g:st over st just worked, 3 Rows 8,11, 18,6 15: °K7,s17wyilsrep from * to last Rows 10, 12, & M4: Pur Row 18: °P10, 0:8, pI, pass g-st over st ust worked, 3: fe from * tolast Tsts. 97 Rep rows 1-16 for pattern. instructions CLUTCH Prestring 204 beads. CO 106 sts. Work First 8 rons of Buttertly pat tern, Continue to work Butterfly pattern, adding beads as follows: Rows & tt: Slide 10 beads on ‘each group of sts (beads rest in ro Row 13: Sle 10 beads w of slipped st). each group of slipped sts Row 1S: Slide 8 beads with each group of slipped sts. NOTE: Loop the g-st on row 16 through the center of beads while creating a buttery. Continue working in Buitertly pattern for 5 beads), PM at each end of row (to mark bo ‘3more pattern repeats ending with row 16 1m fold point), Work for Noxt 3 rows: Kit Row 4: Purl Rows: 5,6, 87 Workin Sts 80, BRAIDED TIES (MAKE 2) Cut 6 lengths of yarn, each approx 20°)Stem long. Braid and fasten with an overhand kn, leaving approx 6"/13em for fringe and one end, FINISHING Bend piece at markers and sew the side seams up to the garter ridge. Lining (optional: Cutflexible plastic to fit inside of bag, Tri lining fabric to 1"/2.5em hile experimenting with the but- larger than plastic on all sides. Press )("/1em hem on fabric SCC a al place plastic behind fabric allowing hem to cover edges. Insert in bag. whipstiten in place Coen One stringing beads and creating three- CeCe ae) COO a econ ar d PI SU Scnu cey Attach and braid closure ties at center DESIGN TIP: This clutch looks much better when lined with {exible plastic behind the fabric to give ita better shape. tonal transitions Knit in the round from transparent lace to a heavier, darker yarn, this skirt achieves a smooth tonal and textural transition, all in simple stockinette stitch. Hilal Place different color markers 10 sts before and after front ‘and back center markers (20st between) Round 1: Knit to the ts front marker, slio marker, sok. work 02's before the 2nd front marker K2t0g slip marker, knit to the Ist back marker, slip marker, sek, work to B sts betore the 2nd back marker, Kt09, slip marker, knit 195 (206, 286) sts, Rounds 2,3, 4 & §: Knit othe Tot front marker, lip marker 8k. M1. work t02 st re Mi 2109, slip marker, knit tothe tst Back marker, slip marker, 8h, MI, work 102 sts marker, Mt 2t09, slip marker tore the 2nd bat Piace different color markers 8 sts before and after side left and side right markers (16 ss in between) Round 6K work 102 sts before the 2nd front marker, MI, K2tog, slip tothe 1s front marker, slip marker, sok, MI, ‘marker, knit tothe Tst sie left marker slip marker, ssh, work tots betore the 2nd side lft marker, k2t0g, sip marke to the Ist back marker, slip marker, ssk, M1, work 1o2 sts botore the 2nd back marker, M1, k2tog, slip marker, knit tothe Ist se right marker. slip marker. ssh. work to2 sts before the 2nd side right marker, K2t0g, slip marker—192 (222,252 ts £10: Knit tothe tat front marker, *sip Ist ‘marker, 88k, M1, work to 2sts belore the 2rd marker, MI sip marker: rep from * for side let, back, and sie right markers Rep last 10 rounds once mere without placing any naw markers 164 (214, 24) st, Color Transitions: Change to 4.5mm needles and E. Round t: Place markers 8 sts belore the first and alter front and back markers Knit to the tst front marker, lip marker, ssh, work tothe 2nd marker, slip marker, sek, MI, work to sts before the 3rd marker Mt. k2tog, slip marker, work to2 sts before th sin Mi, work to2 n marker, k2t09, er, work tothe fst side lft marker. slip 1 2nd marker, M1. K2t from * for back and side right markers-160 (2 Change to 0. Rounds 2.43: Knit tothe Ist front marker, “slip the Ist marker, seh M1, work to the 2nd marker, slip marker, ss. MI. work to2sts be fore the 3 marker, Mt, k2t0g. slip marker, work to? sts before the 4th marker. M1. k2teg, slip marker, work to the Tst side left marker. slip marker, sk, MI, work to sts before the 2nd marker, MI, K209, Sip marker; rep from * for back and side right markers. Change to, Round 4: Place markers sts belore the first and after the last front and back marker. Knit the ts front marker, *slip marker, sik, work tothe 2nd marker, slip marker, sk, MI, wark to the Sed marker lip marker, isk. MI, work tots before the dth marker, M1, k2t0g, lio marker, Work to2sts before the &th marker, M1, k2to9, slip marker, work to 2 sts before the 6th marker, k2to9, slip marker, work tothe Ist '8id8 lett marker, slip marker, s8h, MI, work to? sts before the 2nd marker, M1, K2tog, slip marker rap from * for back and side right machers—176 (208, 236) st. Rounds (using E) and 6 (using Dj: Knit tothe Ist font marker, *[slip marker, ssk, MI] three times, work to 2 sts betore the next marker, M1, k2t09, slip marker) three times, work tothe Tst side lett ‘marker slip marker, ssh, M1, work 102 sts before the 2nd marker, MI. 20g sip marker: rep from * for back and side right markers. Continue as toliows. using E. Place markers 8 sts betore the first and after the last front and back Round t: Knit tothe Ist front marker, *slip marker, sek, [work tothe ‘ext marker. lip marker, ssh. M'] three times, (work to 2 sts before the next marker, MI, K2tog sip marker] three times, work to2 sts before the next marker, k2tog. slip marker, work tothe 1st side lft marker, slip marker. sk, M1, work to2sts before if the 2nd marker, M1, K2t0g, slip marker; rep trom * for back and sida right marhers—172 (212. 232) st, Rounds? and Knit to the tst front marker “(slip marker, sek, Mt] four times, work 192 sts before the next marker, M1, K2t0g slip marker] fourtimes, work tothe Ist side lett marker, slip marker, sk. MI, work to2sts before the 2nd marker. Mi, K2tog, slip marker rap from * for ba Round 4: *[Work to the next marker, slip marker. ssh, MI] three times, knit to the next marker, slip marker, $k, work 102 sts betore the next marker, i2t09, slip marker. work to2 sts before the next ‘marker, M1, k2to9, slip marker] three times, work tothe Ist side left marker, lip marker sk, work to 2 sts before the 2nd marker, k2t09, slip marker: rep from * for back and side right markers —164 (198 724) sts ‘Change to dm needles. Rounds § &6: Reo ounds 263, Round 7: “[Work to the next marker, slip marker, ssk. MI} two times, nit to the next marker slip marker, ssh, work tothe next marker, slip marker, ssk, MI, work to2 sts before the next marker, MI, K2t0g. slip marker, work 102 sts before the next marker, k2t0g, slip marker, [work 102 sts betore the next marker, MT, k2!0g, sip marker] twice work to the Ist side left marker, slip marker, ssk. work to 2 sts before ‘the 2nd marker, klog,slig marker: rep from * for back and side right markers—160 (160, 20) sts Round 8: *[Work o the next marker, slip marker, ssh, MI] once, nitto the next marker, slip marker, ssk. [work tothe next marker. slip marker, ssh, M1] twice, [work to 2sts before the nest marker M1, k2tog, slip marker] twice. work to2 sts before the next marker, 42t09, sia marker, [work to2 sts before the next marker. MT, K2tog. slip marker once, work tothe 1st side let marker, slip marker, s3h ‘work t02sts before the 2nd marker, k209, slip marker; rap fram* for back and side right markers—185 (186, 216) sts. Round 8: “Knit othe next marker, slip marker, sk, [work tothe next ‘marker, slip marker, ss, Mi] three ties (work to2sts before the ‘ext marker, Mt, k20g. ip marker] thee times, work to 2 sts before the next marker, 2tog, slip marker work tothe It side left marker, lip the marker, ssh, work to 2 sts before the 2nd marker. k20g sip ‘marker rep from * for back and side right markers—182 (18,212) sts Rep rounds 7,8, 49 once more—140 (170, 20) sts Rep round 2 for 10 more rounds. Color Transition 6: Change to3.78mm needles and tx) rit Round t: Work using F Rounde2& 3 Vor using E Rounds 48: Work using F Round 6: Work using E Round 7: Work using Continue in. (On round, stop working in round and split in the center back, con tinuing in txt rib, ‘Work back and forth in 1x1 rib for 10 more rows. 80 loosely in pat tern FINISHING ‘With crochet hook and F, join yarn to right side of back opening. ‘Work chain long encugh to tit button, sist in place to form loop, ‘and fasten off, Sew button opposite lop. Weave in ends. Pine eee C oe Caras SOC eC RUC oo DO ee UD nL RRO Cnt uric) substantial, but very slowly and gradu- ene eee nd Pee eee earn started combining different fibers, then Pome eee ny Cem ue ey a tube scart Worked in the round, this dramatic scarf features two transitions: light colors to dark and lightweight yarn to heavy. SKILL LEVEL Intermediate ‘SIE One size FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 7x 1047/18 x 264cm at widest point YOU WILL NEED ArtyarnsSitk Mohair (60% super id mohair, 40% silk; 0.88 00/259 = 312yd/281m): 1 skein colar cream #250—appr0. 312yd/281m of lace weight yarn ow Artyarns Regal Sik (700% sik: 1,7501/809 = 163y¢/147H) (B) 1 skein, color light peach #223; (0) 1 shin, color dark each #202; (0) 1 skein, color light gold #203: (€) 1 sein, ‘olor dark gold #201; (F)1 ‘hein, colar re #218—appr04 £815yd/734m of light worsted weight yarn Color Transition 1 gound #: Knit using B 6: Gm (sie 10.U.S.) 16"/40.5em circular needle, 4.5mm (size 7 U.S.) 16"/40.5em circular neodle and 8.75mm (size § U.S.) 12°/30.50m circular needle or size to obtain 1uge Stitch markers Tapestry needle instructions Rounds: Knit using 8 (Change to 375mm needles Next 38 rounds: Color Transition 3: Round #: Knit using D. Rounds 2&3: Knit using © Rounds 4&8: Knit using © Round 6 Knit using C Continue as fo using D. Next (dee) round: S! 1, k2109, ps0, work 30 sts. PM, s ,K2t09, 1880, work to endl of round—2 sts Work even for rounds, stopping 1 st before the first marker Next (dec) round: Slip marker, 11, K2109. 9880, replace marke ip marker, s 1, k2t09, to1end of round—58 sts, wwork to 1st betore the second marker, Rep last 6 rounds § more times —38 ts Next 7 rounds: Knit using D Color Transition 4 Round: Knit using € Rounds 2&3 Knit using D Rounds 4&§ Knit using E Round & Kit using Next 68 rounds: Kit using £ Color Transition s: Round t: Knit using Rounds 2&2 Kit using E Rounds 4 &$: Knit using F Round & Knit Work even in Ff Color Transition Round t: Knit using E Rounds2.&3: Kn Rounds 4&8: Round 6: Koit using F Next 68 rounds: Knit using E Color Transition 7: Round t: 0 using D Rounds 2&3: Ko! using E Rounds 4 & : Knit using D. Round & Knit using E co ‘Next (ine) round: M1, PM. k1, PM, Mi, work 30 ts, Mt, PM, KY, PM, MI, work to end of rou 20°/stem: ing inue as follows using D. Work evenly for 5 rounds, stopping at the 1st inc marker. [Next (ine) round: M), slip marker, slip marker, Mi, work to the ‘second set of inc markers, Mt, slip marker, ki, sip marker, MI work to.end of round—46 sts, Work evenly or 5 rounds stopping atthe Ist increase marker Rep last 6 rounds 5 more times 66 Next 7 rounds: ot using D. Color Transition &: Round: Knit using C Rounds 2&3: Knit using D, Rounds 4&8: Knit using C Round 6: Knit using D. Next 38 rounds: Knit using C Change to 4.5mm needles Color Transition &: Round t: Knit using B Rounds 2.&3: Knit using C Rounds 4&8: Knit using 8 Round 6: Knit using C Next 22 rounds: Knit using & ‘Change to 6mm needtes. Color Transition 10: Round: Knit using A. Rounds 2.83: Knit using 8 Rounds 4&5: Knit using A Round: Kit using B Next 10 rounds: Knit using A, 80 loosely, SSCL) Fe Oe eo Beanery fibers and colors, and is shaped Deere FINISHING Weave in ends. CO ue Oa cri} E E part was the idea of working it on Pet ae eee tS Retna heey From the front, this tank has a simple, appealing profile, created with a standard rib stitch, The back provides the surprise: a flirty lace insert. lac feather SKILL LEVEL Experienced SIZE Women's 8/M (L/XL) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 36 (42y7/91 (o7}em Length: 257/64em, excluding straps YOU WILL NEED Lorna's Laces Helen's Lace (60% silk. 50% woot 4oz/1149 1250,4/1125m): 1 sein. color jeans #46 —aporor 1280y6/1125m of lace weight yarn aw Larm’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% supereas woe, 20% mon: 1.7501/500 = 2154194ny 1 skein. color paneer #16—appru 215a194m of fingering weight van Lorna's Laces Lion and La (60% sit, 50% woo: 3.501000 = 205, 185m) 2 skens, color ray #24—approx 410y4/369m of worsted weight yarn EW (C) Ales: Gon (site 10 US) 24°/6tem circular needle and double pointed needles size looblain gauge teh Stiteh markers Tapestry needie instructions Round?! Rounds 8 Rounds 12,13, 14, & 18: Rounds 16, 17,18, & 18°? Rounds 20, 21,22, & 23: Rounds 24 & 26 (with B): Rounds 28, 25,30, 831: *P Rounds 32,38, 34, &38:*P1,(k 209, Rounds 6, 38, £40 (with C): *P', br Rounds 37 & 29 (with B): *P),}!: rep Round 4 Next round: Work ed Work tothe next marker, (do n 1sM rhers in A, Mi, wrap & turn, work sts work sts in between the n between markers in A, work in Txt rib in C Work tothe next marker, *pur sts between markers in B, wrap { turn, purl sts betwee markers in B. workin 1x1 rb in Cto the marker again: rep from * once more BOall sts between the markers in . Werk eveniy in established rib pattern in Ctor 7/18em, Work the last row very loosely and put live sts on the h FINISHING Using C and dovble-pointed needies, CO3 sts and knit in cord Stide cord through all tive sts for the front, Weave it through the top edge of the back lace panel. Tie about 4”/10cm on each side of cod into a knot Secure the last live st, Weave in ends. UU SUCRE Ry Geo eeu cs POOR Ue UC knit in the round. Despite the ee eee kee Se ECan Coat a cae | herringbone viii | | | aa aaeal CHAPTER 5 evolution Herringbone is another classic stitch pattern that needs spicing up. Taking a cue from geometric patterns found in nature, | incorporated different colors or textural elements, like leather, into the existing stitch pattern, A play with textures creates an optical trick that disguises the leather integrated within the pattern. herringbone, purs (second time through only). end K3, 6st LC, move marker after UC. 42, C0482 sts, Row 13:5! 1, pur to end, move marker, CO 4 sts-B6 sts Row 14 pat row 1} 1, mave marker, work row 1 of Herringbone pattern from *, end K3, 6:51 LC, k3, move marker, kt Rows 154 11: Pur Row 16 (pat row 3): S! |, K2, (6s! LC, KS] once. KB. 6st RC. KS. 6st RC, *[6-t LC, k3] twice, K3,6-st RC, ka, 6-st RC: rep from *, end [6st LC. k3] twice, kt Row 18(patrow 8): S| |, b8, 6st LC. [6st RC, Ka} twice, “eS Gist LC. 43, 6st LC, [6-st RC, K3] twice: rep trom * (second time ‘through only), end K3. 6st LC, move marker after LC, k8, move marker, CO 4-90 sts Row tf: Rep row 13-04 sts Row 20(patrow 1S! |. k3, work row 1 of Herringbone pattern from *, end 43, 6st LC, KB, move marker, hI, CO 4-98 sts, Row 21: Rep row 9-162 sts Rep row 2. working Herringbone pattern over center 100 sts, Rep rows 3.21 once more—138 sts Werk even in pattern, moving markers to 1st from each end (slip ping 1st st of each row) and working in pattern over center 136, Sts until piece measures 5"/13em from beg, ending with row 6 of pattern Begin ist sat of decreases on the next row 1 of the pattern re peat Row 1: *Work in pattern to last 2sts of cable, tog, (that is, [work in pattern to last 2 sts of cable, k2tog]3 times: rep from * to last st, K1-124 sts. Rows 24: Work in pattorn, working all cables as either §st LC or Sst RC. Begin second set of decreases on the next row 1 f the pattern repeat: Row 1: Rep row 1 of first set of decreases—110 ss Rowe 2-4 Werk in pattem, working all cables as either 4st LC or 491 RC. Work even in pattern until piece measures 13" patter. [Row t: Work as established, joining Bat each 4-st RC, and work Ing those cables as follows: $12 sts (in A) fo en and hold to back, join B and knit 2 sts in B, knit 2 sts from en (in A) om beg, ending with row Continue in pattern, using B as established, until piece mea: sures 177/43cm, ending wich row 5. Do not cut B, place sts worked in B on holders. Next row (WS): Using A, knit (create turning ridge for hem), Work in St st 1 1"/2.50m. BO. CO eC create an exciting form or detail—this is what happened with the Herringbone Purse. While experimenting with different fibers, | discovered how perfectly leather Pee Reunion a) Cena ence eC nats Coonund SOC cashmere muffler The stylish neckwarmer holds its shape at the neck—keeping you nice and warm—and then drapes dramatically over the shoulders. SKILL LEVEL Experienced SIZE One size FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bottom circumfor- ‘ence: 38°/97em ‘Top circumference: 24/616, Length: 207/81em YOU WILL NEED ‘Artyarns Cashmere § (100% cash ‘mere; 1.75eu/60g = 102yé!92m): 4 skeins, colar rose natural #137-—aporox 408y4/367m of worsted weight yarn 2 Knitting needes: Gn (sire 10 US.)or size to obtain gauge Cable neesie stite ‘Tapestry needle GAUGE 2Bssts and 24 row 10cm in Herringbone stitch Aways tate time tocheck your gauge SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS (Gat RC: SI 3 sts to.en and hold in back of work, 3, KS tram en (Get LC: S13.sts to.en and hold infront of work, KS KS rom en, Sat RC: SI2 sts ton and hold in back of work, KS, K2 trom en St LC: S13 sts to en and holdin front of work, K2,K3 from en. ‘at RE: S12 sts ton and hold in back of work, K2 2 from en, ‘bat UC: 512 ss to.on and hold in tront of work, K2 k2 from en, PATTERN STITCH Herringbone in Round (multiple of 36 sts) Round 4RB}:*K3, 6st LC, [k3, 6's RC] 3 times: rep from * around. NOTE: Move the marker back 3 sts after working every round 110 adjust sts in preparation for round 3, to 3 sts betore end of round. Round 2 and all even-numbered rounds: Round 3: “(6-5 LC, k3] twice, 3, 6st RC, K3, 6st RC: rep from * ‘round. Round: *K3. 6st LC, 43, 6-st LC, [6st RC, K3} twice: rp from * NOTE: Move the marker forward 3 sts aftor working round Sto return marker to its original location in preparation for round 1 Round 6 Rep rounds 1-6 for pattern instructions NECKWARMER (CO216 sts. PM and join ime round. being careful not to twist the ats Work in Herringbone in Round pattern for S pattern repeats (90 rounds), making sure to move the marker as indicated above. ‘Begin first set of decreases on the next round 1 ofthe pattern repeat: [Round {: “Work in patton to last2 sts of cable, 2t0g, (that is [work in pattern to last? sts of cable, K2t0g]3 times): rep from * around—192 sts, Rounds2-& Work in pattern, working all cables as either 5st LC oF Best RC, Begin second set of decreases on the next round 1 of the patteen repeet Round: Rop round 1 f first set of decroases-—168 sts ‘Rounds 2-& Workin pattern, working all cables as either 4st LC or 430 RC, Begin third set of decreases on the next round 1 of the pattern re peat Round #:*K', k2tog,4:st LC. [At k2t0g, 4st RC] 3 times: rop trom * around—144 sts, Rounds 2-6 Work in pattern, working k2 instead of KS Werk even in pattern util piece measures 207/Stem. BO loosely FINISHING Weave in ends. Seo aC a shaping and decreasing within CO Re re eee ery CCU Con UR ar uct Le PO ie wT a CHAPTER 6 | | | Intrigued by the way ice forms along a frosted window, | reinvented a simplé cable by shaping within the cables and creating lace inserts. The designs on the following pages illustrate this technique, which works across a Wide array of projects from hats to skirts to blankets. ‘u'll have the most fun you've ever had with cables, This seamless cable skirt achieves its sensuous lines through shaping within the pattern, including decreases and changes in needle size, instructions Next cable section: Rounds 14: 5,98 rep trom * around Rownd 3: *CAF, 03; rep from * around. Rep rounds 1-7, 3(4, 8,5) times more Change to 4.5mm needles. Next cable section: Rounds 4-5: *K0, prep from * around, Round 6: *COF. p2: rep from * around Next round (dee): *K), £2109, 2109.41, pS vep Hom” ‘around—119(126, 133, 140) sts Last cable section: Rounds 1-4", 05: rep from * aroun Round $: *CAF. 63: rep trom * around. Rep rounds 1-5 four times more WAISTBAN! Nextrow: K2, stop we keyhole). Row 1 (WS) and every following WS row: na!) nit sts ane purl all purl sts Row 2(RS): Feo (0% | Rows: AF, 93): rep from * to last Kit 8 more rows. BO, g ina round, turn (or back opening FINISHING On let sie of keyhole opening and using crochet hook and single strand of yar, jin yarn with a st stand crochet a chain 1009 large {enough fer button, Join in place with a st, and fasten of. Weave inends. Sew button opposite butonhol Du cur) Coe a shape you want. Cables can be very forgiving when you decrease Ce Ercan) Peat Decreasing gradually within the cables, this hat has a loose, yet cozy fit— complete with fun bobbles, YOU WILL NEED bobble | smsmame mobair/30% silk: 3.502/1009 weight ae 2B SKILL LEVEL | mdlerorsize obtain Experienced " Cable neese sie | stitee marker | veneers: Tapestry needle FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Head circumference: 21/83.5em | A Kf fay c SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS oe: instructions Then dec within a cable as follows: *C5-4F, pt. MB, pt: rep trom * to-end of round—T8 sts Rep rounds 25 Then dec sts between the cables as follows: “CAF, p3tog: rep from to end of round —2 sts Rep rounds 2-4 ‘Then dec within a cabie as follows: *C43F, MB: rep from * toend of round —29 sts Then dec within a cable as follows: *C3-2F. pl: rep from * to end of round—26 sts Next round: Rey) ound 2 Next (dec) round: "209, 91: "e0 Hom jext (dec) round: "42 Cut a long tal of yarn slip through remaining sts and secure Fasten off Rep rounds: joend of round—13 sts. 10: 60 from * to last st, k1—T sts, FINISHING Weave mn ends. Comrie un Cr eed good use. The technique works perfectly when you're SOUL eC e ny Crores cable wristlets These sweet hand warmers feature a lovely lace-up detail at the side that makes them both eye-catching and adjustable, i“ instructions RIGHT WRISTLET Rows 1.43 (WS): Row2: Row 4: Rows5 47: Row 6: Row& > Row 9 and every following WS row Row 10 (RS) Rows 12.4 14(RS): Row 18 (change to C) 1,62, Row 18: Row 20 (change to D): Row 22 (change to Row 24: Row 26 (RS): k Row 2 Row 28 (RS): ; h Row 30 RS): Rows 24M: Row 36 Row 38 (RS): Row 38 ‘ Row 4 Row At Row 42 Si (ki, pt] times, kt, p2, CBF, 2 kt [p1, kt] 11 times, we. Row &%:[P1, ki] times pt, 2, 96,12 [pt, kt} times. Row 44: SI, (h). 9! times, KI, p1, TW4R, TW AL. pt. kt, (p1. kt] Row 4 (With F)[p1, k1}11 times, pI, ht, 63, (with G) x2, (with F) 63, kt, [91,k1]3 times Row at: (With F) si 1, 41, pt] 2 times, k1, TW AR, (with G) 92, TW AL, (with F)k3, [p1, ht] 11 times, kt Row 41: (With F)[p1, AI] 11 times, 6, (with G) kd, (with F) ps. {b3. kt] 2times, Row 48: (With F) st | (with FY [pt Kt] #1 2 times, TW AR, (with G) p4, TW AL Row a8: (With F) Ip. #1] 19 times, 3, (ith G) K6. (with F) Ipt.k1]2 times. Row 58: (With F) si 1.1, p1, kt, TW/4R, (with G) 06, TW 4L, (with F) [i1, p1] 10 times, k2 Row $1: (With F)[p1, ki] 10 times, 04, (with G) ka (with F) pik Row 2: (With F) si 1,1, p1, TW AR, (with G) p8, TW SL, (with F pt, Kt] 10times, kt Row 3: (With F)[p1. 1] 10 times, 93, (with G) 10, (with F) 3, pI. kt. BO all sts in F in established pattern LEFT WRISTLET Using A, CO36 sts, Rows 1 &3(WS): Pu) Row? Knit Rows: 5)" owes 27?) Rows: Kit. 0 yO, rep from * to last st, k Row & Pick up a corresponding st of CO row and knit tog with ‘every ston needle to form hem, Row Sand every following WS row: S! |p). h!. pt 2 times. Wa 16,42, (91, k1]10times, Row (RSP: SI, [k1, p1]9times,k1, 62, CBF. p2, 1. [pt.k1]2 Rows 12 & 4 (RS): SI, [A1,p1]9 ties. kt. 92. HE, p2. 1, [pt et] 2 times, kt Row 16 change to): 5) I, [ki p1) 9thmes. hI, 2 AB, 92 kl. [pm ki} times. Kt Row 18: Rep row 10. Row 20 (change to Dy: S| [h), 1] times bI. e2, KB, 92.41, [pt KI) 2 times. Kt Row 22 S!1,[k1, pt} times, tI, 92. KB, p2, kt, [p1,h1]2thmes, kt Row 4: Rep row 10 Pcs Por mC Cn rene Rucci needle without having an awkward seam on the side. It was then that | ene ean cotta) Sec eet Oe nM nr iy Cree c Row (WS): KA, | 3 [3-st TWR, 3st TWL Rows 1.45: K3,(p2,}2] times, 92 Row & P3,[k2, 02) times, pt Row: P3, [3st TL. 3st TWR, 92] twice, ot Rows 7&9: KA. (04, i] Row: P4, (CAR, pA) twice. Row MP3, (S.st TWR, 3st TWL. 2] twice, pt Row tt: K3 Row 12:P2, (2st TWR, 2,3 Row 18: K2, p2. bs Row M4: Pi, Sst TWR, Row 15: p2, 45 Row 16:51 TWR, pt, Ss TR, 3 Rows 17 6 18 P2, 46, 02.42, Row M8: K2. 95, #2, 2,2, 95 Row 20: 5 st TWL TWL, 3st TWR, pf ast TWR, Row 21: {1,02 HS. A HS, 92, m1 Row 22: P 1, 3-st TW, Sst TR, pt Row 23: K2, 2. HA, Ho Row 24: P2, [3st TW. p2. 2st TWR] twice Row 25: K3, (92, 42] 4 times, Row 26 P3,3-st TWL. $-st TR, TWR. ¢ Rep rows 1-28 for patter Rows 3 &5: Row 4: P3,[13, 9218 times, p Row 6 P3, [4st TWL, 4st TWR, 02! Rows 7 & 9 K: Row &: P4,[CBR, ps) 4 thmes Row 18: P3, [4 st TWR, 4:5t TWL, p2]4 16, a} 4 times Row 11: 3, [p3, 2] times. 7 Row 12: P2, [4st TR, 2, 4st TWL] 4 times, p2 ow 18 2 03,4, (96, Kd] 3 times. 63,12 Row 14: PI, 4:5t TWR, (ps, C5L) 3 times, pf, 4st TWL, pt Row 1%: K', 03. 5, (06, ks] twice, 96. KB, pM Row 1 ¢-st TWR, pf, [st TWR. 4st TWL. 6213 times, 92, 4st ™. Rows 17 & 18: 9,45, [03,42] 6 times. KS, p3 Row 18: K3, 95, [K3. 92) 6 times. 93,13 Row: 4st TL. pf, [4st TWL, 4st TWR, 02] times, 62, st TWR. Row 24: K, 93, k5, (96, ké]Stimes, #1, 13. Row 22:P', 4:st TWL, pd, (COL, pa] 3 times, st TWR. pl Row 23: 12.03, 44, [96.a Row 24:2 Row 28:13, [03.12] 8 times, Row 2 P3, [4st TWL, 4st TWR. 92] 4 times, pt Row 21:6, (00. }$ tenes, Row 28: Ps, (COR, pa 4 times, mes, 93,42 st TL. 62, 45t TWR] 4 times, 02 Rep rows 1-28 for Cable instructions BLANKET Using A. CO 172 ets. Row 1 (WS): 5! 1. [work Cable | p1, work Cable I, pI twice, work ceable |, p1, work Cabie Il. [p, work Cable |, pt, work Cable il) twice, pl, work Cable! Row BS! 1, [work Cable I kt, work Cable lt] twice, work Cable {.k1, work Cable Il (1, work Cable |, kt, work Cable I] twice, work Cable Ix Work these two rows for 14 Cable I and Cable Ill pattern repeats, ‘and 49 Cable | repeats—392 rows, Work for more rows in ail cable patterns, BO on the next row. BORDER Mark every Cable land center6 sts of Cable Il (7 total) on CO ese. Stain Pick up and bnit 1 edge st, [pick up and knit 6 Cable | ts, pick up and purl 22 sts to the next Cable 6 times, pick up and kait6 Cable | sts, pick up and knit 1 edge st, (176 sts) Row 1 (WS): SI 1. "96, K22: rep from * 10 last 7 sts, oP. Row & Si 1, "C61. p22: rp trom Row’: Rep ro 1 on the RS of work last 7 sts, C6L, Kt Cone no eee SOE CULO MOCO l ing a bulky cream-colored PU ee COU BO Oe CU ee Perea et Pee Mee ane) Oceana an ‘Row M4: (With A) si 1,13. (with B) Mip, 912, (with A/B) TW 4 (with A) pi, (with A/B) TW AR, (with B) pt2} to last sts, (with B) Mp. (with A) Row 17: (With A) sl 1, p3. *(with B) k14, (with A) 93, K8, 63: rep trom *, end (with B)k14, (with A) pa Row #8 (With A) si 1,k3 (wth 8) Mip, 14 (with AJB) TW At, (with A) p6, (with /B) TW 4R, (with B) p14] to last 4 sts, (with B) Mp, (with 8) ha Row #8: (With A) si 1, p3, “(with B) k16, with A) 93,46, 3: rep from *, end (with B)K16, (with A) pa Row 28: (With A) si 1,3, (with &) Mip, p16, (with A/B) TW Al, (with A) pd, (with A/B) TW 4R, (with B) p16} to last 4 ts, (with B) Mtp, (with A) A Row 2t:(With A) 1. p3, “with B) k18 (with A) 93.4, p3: rep from *, end (with 8) KIB, (with A) pa Row 22: (With A) si 1,43, (with 8) Mtp, p18. [(with A/B) TW AL, (with A) p2, (with A/B) TW 4R, (with B) p18) to last 4 sts, (with B) Mip, (with A) ha ow 23 (With A) 1 p3, “with B) 20, (with A) 3.2, p3: rep from *, end (with B)K20, (with A) p Row 24 (With A) sl .13, (with B) Mp, p20, [(with AJB) TW aL, (with AYB) TW AR, (with B) p20} to last 4 sts, (with 8) Mp, (with A) Pr Row 25:(With A) si 1, p3, “(with B) k22, (with A) 6: rep from *, end (woth B) 422, (ith A) Row 28 (With A) sl 3. (with 8) 022. (with A) CBL: rep from * to last 26 sts, (with B) 922, (ith A) Row 2: Rep fo 2 Next row, (with AB) BO in pattern, Rep rows 1-27 for BO edoe. SIDES Pick up in the same manner for the sides, but be careful to space ‘out sts evenly since there are no cables to match: Pick up and nit 1 edge st [ick up and knit 6 sts, pick up and puel 22 sts] Btimes. pick up and hnit6 sts, pick up and knit 1 edge st. (222 sts) Work rows 1 Border pattern for both sides of the blanket NISHING Sew corners of border. and weave in ends. Block With asymmetrical cable shaping, the lacy neckline creates a fashionable interplay between what is revealed and what remains concealed, YOU WILL NEED ‘artyarns Cashmere 3 (100% cashmere: 1.7502/509 = 170y6/153m): 748, 9) skein, colar olive grees #261—ap- prox 1190 (1360, 1580)y4/1071 (1224, 1377) of light worsted weight yara BD () Artyarns Cashmere 1 (100% cashmere: 1.7502/509 = 510/459): 1 skein, color ove green #261—appror 510yd/459n of fingering weight varn ql (8) ‘Artyarns Beaded Cashmere (100% cashmere; 1.7502/509 = 115y4/104m): 1 skein, color olive green #2616—approx 115y4/108m of light worsted weight yarn BD (C) Knitting needles: 4 mm (size 6 U8.) or size to obtain gauge ‘crochet hook: 3.7mm (size FUS) Cable needle Tapestry needle SKILL LEVEL Experienced FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 36 (40, 44y7/91.6 (101.8, 112)em Length: 22 (23%, 25y'7/56 (60, 64)em Jong, from shorter side SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS (tp: increase by picking up bar between 2 sts, twisting and purl (C6: S13 sts to en and hold in front of work, K3, KS trom en, (C4: S12 sts to en and hold work men, (€2F: S11 st ten and hold in front of w from ¢ ‘TWAL: S13 sts to.cn and hold to front of work, (with B) pt. (with A) “TWaR: 511 stto.cn and hold to back of work, (with A) KS. with B) pt “TWL: S13 sts to.on and hold to front of work, (with B) 2. (with A) en and hold to back of work, (with A) 43, (with 8) instructions BACK Using A, COBsts Rows 1.&3(WS):) , purl to end. Rows2& 4S! |, knit foend Row 8: S!1, purl townd and CO7 sts—15 ts Row & Si 1,46, *p1, CBF; rep from * to last stk Row 7: 1. “26, # sts. Row 8 Rows 9 & 1: ep rows 74 Rep until there are 17 (19,21) eables—120 (134, 148) sts Work even in cable pattern until the shorter side measures 13 (4, ARMHOLE SHAPING: On the following Cable Row 2 Row 2:80 3 sts at beg ot row. con tablished pat Row 3: 80 3 sts at bog of row, work to last 2s, k Rows 4 45:50 2st work 10 last 2 sts. K Rows 6 47:10 | st at be woth io tat 2 ata, Kak ts between mark Row 8 (pattern row 2): Work he 1st mark marker, TW 4R (with A/B), TW 4L (with AJB). move mark Row 8: Knit all knit sts and purt all pur wa: SA, a er 8 Row 18! 1, 4209, work het marker marker, TW SR (with AVE) ake (with AJB), move marker tate tat Rows 1&3(WS): 5) |, pul lownd Row 2: Si knit to en RRow & 5! 1, ait toend and COT sts-15 st Rows $47! 1, “6k to last ts. ¢ Row 6:5) 1,°C8F, pt vn i Row 8: Si 1,46, *p1, KE: rep from * to last stk Row 8: SI 1, "06, kl: sit 8.0 Rep rows 4.9 unt a Row 6: S!1, 96,1, p6, “kt, 6: rep from *to last sts kt, 97 Rop Cable I throe times move. Work Cable Vi ‘Row tz Si 1, Mip, PM, COF, “pl, CF: rep from * to last st, PM, Mi 9-05 (73, 80) ss. Row 2 Si, 41, 96,1, p6: rep trom *tolast2sts, 1.9 Rows. &§: 5! 1, pI, K6,*p1, KE: rep from *to last 2sts,p. Rows 4&6: Si 1, k1,p6,*k, 96: ep from * Yo last sts, pt Work Cable Vil: Row 1: SI, pl, CBF. “pl. CHF reo from * Row 25! , 1,08," p6: rep from last 2 sts, pI, ast2sts, kt, pt Rows 3.£&: SI, p!, KB, “pt, K6: rep from * to last 2ets, pt, k Rows 4 & 6: SI, 1 96, 96: rep from folast 2s, kt, pt Py Rep last 6raws until sieeve measures 17( 5, 481m, ending with a WS row CAP SHAPING: Row 1 (RS): 803 sts at beg of rou, continue in established pat tern—63 (70,77) sts, Row?: 803 sis.at beg sts, last 2 sts, k2tog —69 (66, 73) at beg of row, work to last? sts, K2tog—53 (60, Rows &6: 20 1 stat beg of rom, work to last 2 sts, Ktog—40 86, 63) sts, Row 7: Work to last 2 sts, k2t0—48 (55, 2) sts Work in pattern for more rows. [Next (dee) row (RS): SI | 10g, work to last Sts, sok k1-£2(45, 48) Rep dec row every following RS row 3(5, 7) times-—42 (45,48) sts, Rep dec row every sth cow 5 times — (35, 38) sts Rep dec row every other row 3 times—26 29, 32) ts 80. FINISHING Sew shoulder seams. Set in sleeves, and sew sleeve and side seams. With erochet hook and C, werk 1 round of se around neck ‘opening, then 1 round of crab st. Fasten off. Weave in ends DS ROC RSC To ments: angled cable ties on the side and OC ceed really excited to knit the sweater to see Cr eer Ra SCE eee Re Pe Ue eed only way to prove if an idea is feasible is Pore unas o—) CHAPTER 7 crochet form is my understanding of the new crochet, when design happens pot, depending on what colors or fibers are in front of you at the ent. Experimenting with shapes, color, and texture, | was amazed by the unpredictable and unlimited possibilities of patterns. Airy and versatile, this crocheted tank is assembled out of many individual little squares that are joined together. your gauge PATTERN STITCHES racheted Mati instructions FRONT AND BACK FINISHING CConiectimatit by joining athe crmera rough the larger oops 200: Using Mottin in rounds o 20124, 25 mats. witha total ot 12 (1213) ounds Onton of Moti 1 body, adda round of Mot 2 (Omni mots cn each side for armhole. Using Meti3, join row (7.8) mots centered on front and back Using Mott 4 oina row of (7,8) {sabove the Motif3 rowan front and back STRAPS: Using Mott 4 join 1 motif at each edge on front join 4 more above thison neck opening, Jin ends of straps to bae to form straps, leaving center 4 (5,6) motifs NECKLINE: Using C and starting atthe joint of two mots, *work sein 2 chs of large loop. dc in the next 2ch. ch 3, 2de inthe rd and ath eh from ‘center, Sein next 2st ep from * around. Work 1 move round of Crab st for a decorative edoe. UNDERARM: Using A and starting atthe joint of two mots, work as follows only {for 5 underarm opening mati: *work 2s in? chs ot large loop. de Inthe next2.ch, ch 3.2 dc in the 3rd and ath ch from center, sin next 2 ss: rep from * for S motifs and then work back in crab st fora ‘Gecorative edge. Rep for opposite underarm, ARMHOLE: Using C and starting atthe joint of two motifs, work as follows only tor 9armhole side opening matifs:*work 2 sc in 2chs of large dc in the next 2ch, ch3, 2de in 1rd and Ath ch from canter, sein ext sts: rep from * for9 motifs and then work back in rab ecorative ede. Rep for opposite armhole Weave in ends DCCC ag RC aman Prue cue UR Re ue oe Dare Se a Ce aCe Cuig that would stand on its own—so renee ue acon Beaded flowers and dangling chain loops form your new favorite—and ultra-easy-to-make— fashion accessories, We we ES 2 CC Cor eg to go through a pop art Ce OCC] ECC cies BO anne oe PCR ee Re Bree CaCO ur ity OO ee tn) Cee CIC Cm cig Pui) A GAUGE 2Osts = 4"/10cm in Chain stitch Always tae time to check your gouge instructions EARRING (MAKE 2) FLOWER: Prestring 18 bugle beads on the wire first, then 9 seed beads, With loose end of wire, ch 4 sts and join in a ring with asl st Round 1: Work 9 sc into the center opening of the ring, bringing upa seed bead to the front of the work each time before com: pleting the stitch, join with a ! st at the end of round. Round: Dc twice into every se of previous round, bringing up 1 bugle bead to the front of the work before beginning each st, Join with a st st at the end of round, Round: *Ch 7, ship 1 deand s! st into the second de, ch 5, skip 11de and sist into the second de, ch 7, skip 2 des and si st into the third de, ch. skip 1 dc and sist into the second de: rep from * once more (8 petals made). Set aside. RAINDROPS (make 3for each earring): Prestring 9 seed beads and ch 9 sts, working 1 bead into each cchain. Join in ring with sl st, leaving 3"/7-5em long tail Make 2 more rings as before, without beads. Using pliers join rings into chains of 3, with beaded ring at the top. Trim excess ends of wire FINISHING Attach 1 raindrop tothe bottom petal and to petals on. side, Attach ear wire to top petal YOU WILL NEED Artyarns Cashmere 2 (100% cash- ‘are; 1.7502/509 = 256yd/230m) 4 (5,6) steins, color peach #128—approx 1020 (1275, 1530) ¥6/918 (1148, 1377 of sport veight yarn DC) ‘Short lengths of yarn, ina variey of fibers, colors, and weights fr b tly (BA) Xaitting needies: 3.75mm (size 5 US.) or size to obtain gauge Grochet hook: 2.750 (site € U8.) pestry needle Tape: ‘SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIZE Women's § (M, L.) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 32 (36, oye em Longth: 21 (22%, GAUGE 26 sts and 33 rows = Toce in St st ‘Always take time to check your gauge. instructions FRONT HEM: Using A. CO 92 (118,144 sts. Workin St st for 3("/2em, ending with @ WS row Next row (RS): Pur (to fo1 turning rage for her Continue in St st for for "/2em more, anding with a WS row Next row (RS): “Pick up a corresponding st of CO row and knit too with frst ston needle: rep from * to end (hem complete) Bopy: Continue working in Stst until piece measures 474 (4% 4%)"/11 (02, 12}¢m from beg, WAIST SHAPING: Next (dec) row (RS): S| |, :209, knit to Rep dec row every RS row a total of3 (4,4) times —6 (110, 136) sts Work even in St stfor 1(1, 1407725 @ Next (ine) row (RS): S| 1, Mi), knit to last st MI.) (5.5) times 94 (120,146) sts, (41, 43}em, st 3st, Ssh, yom Rep inc row every RS row a total Work even in St st until piece measures 16 16, 1 ARMHOLE SHAPING: Row 1 (RS): 803 sts at beg of row, continue in estab torn—91 (117, 148) sts, ied pat. Row 2: BOS sis at beg of row, work to last 2 sts, k2tog—€7 (113, 150) sts, Rows 3.& &: BO? sts at the beg of row, work to last 2 sts, 2iog—81 (107,139) sts Forsize M only: Rep rows 3 & 4 twice more—96 st. ForsizeL on! Rep rows 3.44 throa times more—116 sts Rows5 & 6:80 1 sta! be9 of rom, work 1M)sts, Forsize M only: Rep rows 5 & 6 twice more—83 sts ForsizeL only: Rep rows 5 461h Row 7: Work to last 2 sts, K2t0g—T6 (62, 98) sts. o 0 last 2 sts. K2tog (00 times more—90 sts, Next row: Pur Next (dee) row (RS): SI}, H2t09, work to last 3 sts, Soh, Kl Next row: Purl Rep last 2 rows until there are 42 (46, £2) sts. 80, BACK ‘Werk same as for ront until piece measures 175 (12 1210" 729 (05, 22m. Center back shaping ‘Work to center 10 sts, joina Second ball of yarn, and BO 10.center $6, 68) sts on each side, sts: work to end—42 Work each side separately as follows: [Maxt row (RS): Work to last 2 ss, 209: on opposite side, SSH, work Next row (WS): Work to last 2sts, s2tog: on opposite side, ssp, Work to end. Rep last? rows until 12(21, 24) sts remain on each side 6.17 Werk even unti piece measures, (41, 8}om, work am hole shaping as follows: FINISHING Put sleeves in place and sew along raglan lines. Sew sleeve ang side seams. Weave in ends, Freeform Butter With crochet hook and using illustration below as a guide, create ‘crocheted chains in different yarns in a varity of lengths, joining ‘each ina ring with asl st. Gather completed chain loops together and stitch center to gather the “body” of the butterfly. With tan festry needle and A, sew individual loops in place to back opening ‘of sweater to form the “wings” of the butterfly. Tack shorter loops: Implace on longer loops to secure. suerte ni ss Ce MC oe Poe ee ene RL een ec ee Re ee Bene mu err) vet mse an = ITEEL UGE e ° ‘ . PoC aoa Cee eect? half hoor YOU WILL NEED stole ‘SKILL LEVEL Intermediat SIZE One size FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: 63"/1600m across top edge, blocked Jade Sapphire 12-ly Mongolian Cashmere (100% cash ‘mere; |.9or/$6g = 10yA/63m): 1 skein, color Robin's gg blue #19—approx 70ys/63m of chunky weight yarn am ‘Jade Sapphire &-ply Mongoian Cashmere (100% cas ‘mere; 1,90t/65g = 100,4/90m): I skein, color Robin's gg blue #19—approx 100y4/900 of worsted weight arn D (8) ‘Jade Sapphire 6-ply Mongolian Cashmere (100% cas ‘more; 1.9oz/55g = 150,d/135m): 1 skein, color Robin's ag blue #19—approx 150y4/135m of OK weight yarn © Jade Sapphire 4-ply Mongolian Cashmere (100% cash- ‘more; 1.9or/55g = 200;4/180m): 1 skein, color Robin's ag blue #19—approx 200y4/180m of spert weight vara ao Jade Sapphire 2-ply Mongolian Cashmere (100% cash- ‘mere; 1.r/65g = 400)4/360m): 1 stein, color Rob's gg blue #19—anprox 400}4/360m of fingering weight ain @ Grochet hook: 225mm (size B US.) and 3.7mm (size F US. or size to obtain gauge ‘Tapestry needle zdcm at widest point & 6"/T3em in height ‘Always take time tocheck your gauge. instructions HALF MOON | (MAKE 16) Using smaller hook and A, ch @ and join ining with asl st Row t: Work 8 sc into center of ring, Keeping sts on one side to begin haif circle, Cut yarn. fasten off. Do not turn, Change to & ‘Row: Join yarn in Tst se ofthe previous row and ch 3 (does not ‘count as 1st st, here or throughout), de in same st, Work 2 dc in each remaining sc across tolast2sts. dc in last2 s0—13 6 PR cutyarn fasten off. Do not turn ‘Change oC. Row Join yarn at top of ch:3 from previous row, ch. *Trin de, ch 1: rep from * actoss—13 te Cutyarn, fasten off, Do not turn, ‘ Change to 0. Row 4 Join yarn at top of ch'5 from previous row, {Ch 6, Trin cht sp (akip Tate), ch I, tein te rep from * across, ending in tr—24 tr. Cut yarn, fasten off, Do not turn Change to E. Row S: Join yarn at top of ch'6 from previous row, ch &*0Dtr in ch-t $0, ch 1; rep from * across—24 dtr. Do not eut yarn, turn. Change to larger hook Row 6:05, in.ch-1 so, rap from * across— 24. Turn. Row: Ch 8, trin Ist ch-1 sp, *2trin each ch-t sp: rep from * to last oh-t sp, 6 tr. Cut yarn, fasten of. Looking at receding shapes in architecture, | decided to shape the honeycomb pattern by decreasing within the pattern. Twas delighted to watch this pattern—already quite busy— take a completely different form, For this chapter, | chose projects that have interesting shapes and presented three unique ways of using the pattern. 196 Worked from the top down ina decreasing honeycomb pattern, this top gracefully drapes over the shoulders and transitions into a rib pattern for a chic, fitted bodice. fitted blouse SKILL LEVEL Experienced SIE mL) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 32 (36, 387/81 YOU WILL NEED Artyarns Regal Sik (100% sil: 1.1 50u/80g = 163/147): (4) 4 (4,8) skein, color dark olive #265; 2 (3, 3) skeins, color ight ive #261—approx 978 (1141 1904)/680 (1027, 1174)m of light ‘worsiad weight yarn Gi ‘Knitting needles: 4m (size 6 US.) or size toobtain gauge Crochet hook 3.25nm (size U.S.) Tapestry needle Decreases in the honeycomb pattern create an elegant scalloped shape for some vintage-inspired sophistication, scallop purse ‘SKILL LEVEL Experienced ‘SIE ize FINISHED MEASUREMENTS 4% x T1115 x 180m YOU WILL NEED Artyars Beaded Silk (100% stk wih beads; 1.7502/809 = 1004/90) 1 skein, color black #246—approx 100ye!90m of ight worsted weight yarn D(A) Artyars Regal Sik (100% sil: 1.7501/809 = 163y6/147m): (8) in, calor gray #287: (0) 1 hein, color black #246—appr0x 326y4/298m of light worsted weight ven Aniting neees: 3. 75mm (size 5 US.) needle or size fo obtain 198 Groctet hook: 3.7Sam (sue F U.S.) 16 x 16"/41 x 4Yem pioce of lining fabric (optional) ‘Sewing needle (it using lining) 47/17 Sem wide purse frame Tapestry needle read instructions PATTERN STITCH Row 1 (WS): Row 2(RS) eplum ‘digan Knitted as a single piece without seams, the flared bottom on this cardigan accentuates the waistline for a structured, yet feminine look. YOU WILL NEED Classic T50t/809 = (7, 8) sheins, color (B)4 (4,5) shins, n £109—approt ‘titeh markers Stitch holders Tapestry needle SKILL LEVEL Experienced SIZE Women's $ (M, L) FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Bust: 33 (39, 41/84 (99, 104)em Length: 26 (27%, 29)'/66 (70, 74)em GAUGE instructions PATTERN STITCH Row 1 WS): Wh Row 2(RS}: Wi 8.41," 1p tur Row 3 With BH, , Rew 4 With A, KY, °K 1.5: rp rom *. end k NOTE: The fronts and back ae bnitted in one piece BoDy Row 1 (WS): Row 2(RS): With 8,41. t si weit, p& tur Row 3 Rows Row 2(RS): Next pattern rep Row 1 (WS) Row 2(RS): t (decreases): Row 3: Row 4 Row 2(RS): ae Next pattern repeat (decreas Row 1 (WS): Row 2(RS): Row 3: With 8 2 Row 4 Next re Row 1 (WS): Row 2(RS): Rows: v Row 4 For Sonly: Next pattern repeat (decreases) Row 1 (WS): Row 2(RS): With 8.41,“ 2 Rows: Forsizos M& Lonly: Next pattern rep Row 1 (WS): t (decreases): Row 2(RS): With Bs,“ at the end st, k2tog 61) sts Row: 5) hE KI, with & pt) twie k Row: |! with Bp B pa." m8 ha Bp n*.end [with A kl Bot ha BODY SHAPING: NOTE: Slip the tat st of each row. Work 32 (41,43) sts, PM. work 61 ( PM. work Work in rev Si \ On the next WS: ¢ a St st. repeat a " ase/increase as follows: S fore the 2nd marker, MI. KY. slip marker, MY, kit O 9 10th row: I as 21 Row 1 (RS): P s Row 2: 80 2st mh even until piace mea: «8. (46,48}¢ aise the back. Work Front st LEFT FRONT: Row 1 (WS): Knit to last2 sts. Ktog 20 Row? 80 2sts, work t 8 (37.20) Row Rep row | Row & & te 16 (95, 37) a Rows5,6,1, invey St Row 10:S! 1, p2t09, work mi OSLO Oe uC oe oe acs Rae Rey On CRU CR) eC ER CCRC On Pe Lee Co? ee COUR ee COCO UCR Rae ay PCL) SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Using A. COSI (87, 63) sts, Row 1 (WS): With A. kit Row 2(RS}: With B, ki, "811 wyib, #2, turns! 1 wy ph, turns st wyid, KI: rep trom *, end sl 1 myib. Kt Row With B,k1.*s! | wy, p2; rep from *, end $11 wyit pt Row 4: With A, k1, "1 fol, #2; rep from *, end kt tbl Noxt pattern repeat (decreases): Row 1 (WS): With A. kit Row 2(RS): With B, ki, *5! 1 wyib, Ktog: rep from *, end sl 1 wyib, 1-35 (89, 43) sts Row 3: With 8, 1, 7811 wyit, pI; rep from *, end sl wyit pt Row 4: Si 1, with A pt, *with 8 ki, with A pl: rep from *, end with Bai Row 5: Sit, with Ak, *with 8 pt, with A kts rep from *, end with An Rep rows 4.45 u Next RS row: With 8, start working in St st Inc 1 stat each end of every 6th row 9(10, 11) times (69, 65) sts, cutt measures 314"/8.5em. Work even until sleeve measures 20 (20/4 21)"/51 (82, 53}em from beg. ending with a WS row. CAP SHAPING: Rows 1(RS) &2: 805 sts, work toend. Rows 3.44 802 sts, work lownd, Rows &6: BO 1 st, work to end—41 (47,53) sts. Dec 1 stat each end on every following Bth (8th, ath) row 46,8) times—33 (35, 37) sts, Work dec row every other row 8 times—17(19, 21) sts Work in St st for 4(6, 4) more rows. 80, FINISHING ‘Attach and sew in sleeves. Sew sleeve seams. Using A and crochet hook, with RS tacin Front edge. work se along Lett Row 2: Si stn first’ sts, sc to last 3st, Rows 344: Roy iow 2.Faston of Rep for Right Front Work 1 row of sc around raglan sleeve and back neck opening, Fasten off. Weave in ends. ‘Weave ribbon through sts at waist. just above Honeycomb pattern. bb lati be beginning) R rant 80 bind Re right cable © cable rem remaining em) chains) iw repeat en cable needie Rib ribbing co caston R might si of work ef) double crochet) “ single crochet dec decrease “ sip tr doubletrebie sk sip, sip, Ant fe folowing) pee sip. sip, pur ost gathering st st(s) ‘stiteh(es) tne increase 1 through back op Kork knit ie together Lit trebie Le iehtcabie ™ toist mB make bobbie TWL twist ft ta mahoone TWR twist vat mi make one with bobble ws wrong side of work = tip makeone purl we with yarn in back | Pore pur voit wth yarn infront Pat pattern ve yarn over PM place marr ° work directions asa group peso passslip stitch over : starting point fr repeated directions ‘Source: GraftYarn Council of America's www YarnStandards.com |r» schematics CRAFTS/KNITTING LAURA ZUKAITE LUXE Laura Zukaite’s clever, creative reinter- pretations of classic knit and crochet and elegance to her timeless garments and accessories, Examine her design process from start to finish and try your hand at 26 chic projects, including: Folded Hat Beaded Clutch Tonal Skirt Cable Throw Half Moon Stole Peplum Cardigan ‘And more! eee REE ISBN 978- | T 283. oFraveoo ||

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