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WATER LILIES
by Claudia Q
DESCRIPTION
Water Lilies is a shorter cropped yoke-necked design worked from the bottom up. With a regular rib on the lower
edge, it is traditional in style but with a modern twist. The feminine lacy yoke has the stylish effect of increasingly
smaller water lilies. A single repeat of the small leaf pattern is repeated around the lower edge of each sleeve.
EXPERIENCE LEVEL M AT E R I A L S
Yarn
Advanced A - Harrisville Designs NIGHTSHADES
or DAYLIGHTS (DK weight; 80%
Cormo wool, 20% wool, 250 yds / 229 m
per 100 g)
TECHNIQUES USED
GAUGE Notions
Stitch markers, waste yarn or stitch holders,
20 sts x 30 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4 mm tapestry needle, 7 (7, 8, 8, 8) (8, 8, 8, 9, 9)
needles in St St, after blocking. buttons for cardigan
19.5 sts x 28 rows to 4” / 10 cm on US 6 / 4
mm needles in Yoke Patt, after blocking.
SIZES
Finished Measurements
Bust Circumference: 34.5 (37.25, 41.25, 44.75, 48.5) (52, 56, 59.25, 63.25, 66.75)” / 86 (93, 103, 112, 121) (130, 140, 148, 158, 167) cm.
Body Length to Underarm (front): 9 (9.5, 10, 10.5, 11) (11.5, 12, 12, 12.5, 13)” / 23 (24, 25.5, 26.5, 28) (29, 30.5, 30.5, 32, 33) cm.
Sleeve length to Underarm: 16.5 (16.5, 17, 17, 17.5) (17.5, 18, 18, 18.5, 18.5)” / 42 (42, 43, 43, 44.5) (44.5, 45.5, 45.5, 47, 47) cm.
Upper Arm Circumference: 13 (13.5, 14.25, 15, 15.5) (16.5, 17.5, 18.5, 19, 19.75)” / 32.5 (33.5, 35.5, 37.5, 38.5) (41.5, 43.5, 46.5, 47.5, 49.5) cm.
Yoke Depth (front): 9 (9, 9.5, 10, 10.5) (10.75, 11.25, 11.25, 12, 12.5)” / 22.5 (22.5, 24, 25, 26.5) (27, 28.5, 28.5, 30, 31) cm.
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NOTES
This pattern comes in two versions: as a cardigan and pullover. Follow the pattern instructions
accordingly.
Work sleeves in preferred method for small circumference knitting, such as DPNs or Magic Loop.
As the yoke decreases, change to shorter circular needles if desired.
STITCH GUIDE
M1L (make 1 stitch left leaning)
Insert left needle, from front to back, under strand of yarn which runs between next st on left
needle and last st on right needle; knit this st through back loop (1 stitch increased)
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S P E C I A L A B B R E V I AT I O N S
Make 4: Knit the next two stitches on the left needle together (K2tog), do not remove sts
from needle, yo (yarn over), knit the original 2 sts. (4 sts now on right needle; 1 st decreased, then
3 sts increased for a total increase of 2 sts)
Make 7: Knit the next three stitches on the left needle together (k3tog), do not remove sts from
needle, [yo (yarn over), knit the original k3tog] 3 times. (7 sts now on right needle; 2 sts
decreased, then 6 sts increased for a total increase of 4 sts)
A B B R E V I AT I O N S
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PAT T E R N B E G I N S Next Rnd: Knit, to 1 st before BOR marker, M1R,
CARDIGAN k1. — 41 (41, 51, 51, 51, 61, 61, 61) sts
Sleeves (make 2)
Using 3.75 mm (US 5) DPNs, cast on 40 (40, 40, Sleeve Increases
40, 44, 50, 54, 54) sts using the long-tail cast on Inc Rnd: K1, M1L, knit to 1 st before BOR mark-
method, or your preferred method of knitting er, M1R, k1. — 2 sts inc’d.
small circumferences (DPNs, short circular
needles, or Magic-Loop). Join in round mak- Rep inc rnd every 8th (8th, 10th, 8th, 8th, 10th,
ing sure that sts are not twisted around needle. 8th, 6th) rnd 7 (12, 4, 5, 8, 8, 6, 6) more times,
PM for BOR. then every 10th (8th, 12th, 10th, 10th, 12th, 10th,
8th) rnd 4 (0, 5, 6, 4, 2, 6, 9) more times. — 65 (67,
Purl 1 rnd. 71, 75, 77, 83, 87, 93) sts
Knit 1 rnd.
Purl 1 rnd. Work even in St st in the rnd until sleeve mea-
sures 16 1/2 (16 1/2, 17, 17, 17 1/2, 17 1/2, 18, 18)” /
Sizes 1 and 2 only 42 (42, 43, 43, 44.5, 44.5, 45.5, 45.5) cm from cast
Knit 1 rnd. — 40 (40, -, -, -, -, -, -) sts on edge, or desired length to underarm.
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preferred method of cast on. Do not join. turn.
Row 1: [K1, p1] to end. Short-Row 3 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn
Rep row 1 until work measures 1 1/2” / 4 cm to front, purl to 12 (13, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18, 18) sts be-
from cast on edge. fore the double st, turn.
Short-Row 4 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn
** Change to 4.00 mm (US 6) longer circular to back, knit to 12 (13, 14, 14, 16, 16, 18, 18) sts be-
needle. fore the double st, turn.
Short-Row 5 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn
Work even in St st until work measures 9 (9 1/2, to front, purl to 14 (15, 16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20) sts
10, 10 1/2, 11, 11 1/2, 12, 12)” / 23 (24, 25.5, 26.5, before the double st, turn.
28, 29, 30.5, 30.5) cm from front cast on edge Short-Row 6 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn
or desired length to underarm ending with RS to back, knit to 14 (15, 16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20) sts
facing for next row. ** before the double st, turn.
Rep Short-Rows 5 and 6 0 (0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2) more
Join for Yoke times.
Next Row: Knit next 47 (51, 56, 61, 66, 70, 75, Next Row (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to
79) sts, place last 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10) sts just front, purl to end of row, working the double
worked on to waste yarn for right underarm. sts as one (like a p2tog)
Transfer sts from one sleeve on to left needle
of body, and knit 57 (59, 63, 66, 68, 73, 77, 83) sts Sizes 1, 3 and 4 only
for right sleeve. Knit across next 86 (92, 102, 112, Next Row (Dec): K6 (-, 10, 4, -, -, -, -), [k2tog,
120, 130, 140, 148) sts, place last 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, k6 (-, 5, 5, -, -, -, -)] to last 0 (-, 5, 5, -, -, -, -) sts,
10, 10) sts just worked on to waste yarn for left k0 (-, 5, 5, -, -, -, -) and at same time working
underarm. Transfer sts from remaining sleeve the remaining double sts as one (like a k2tog).
on to left needle of body, and knit 57 (59, 63, 66, — 237 (-, 273, 291, -, -, -, -) sts
68, 73, 77, 83) sts for left sleeve. Knit to end. —
270 (288, 316, 338, 360, 386, 414, 442) sts with 39 Sizes 2, 6, 8, 9 and 10 only
(43, 48, 52, 57, 60, 65, 69) sts for each front, 78 Next Row (Dec): K- (7, -, -, -, 3, -, 5), [k2tog, k-
(84, 94, 102, 110, 120, 130, 138) sts for back. (6, -, -, -, 4, -, 3), k2tog, k- (7, -, -, -, 5, -, 4)] to
last - (9, -, -, -, 6, -, 8) sts, k2tog, k- (7, -, -, -, 4,
Work Back Yoke Short-Rows -, 6) and at same time working the remaining
Short-Row 1 (WS): Purl 202 (215, 236, 253, 269, double sts as one (like a k2tog). — - (255, -, -, -,
289, 310, 331), turn. 327, -, 363) sts
Short-Row 2 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn
to back, knit 133 (141, 155, 167, 177, 191, 205, 219),
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left needle, replace marker, slip the 4 sts back
Sizes XL & 3X Only to right needle, work as indicated on chart to
Next Row (Dec): K- (-, -, -, 4, -, 2, -), [k2tog, k- (-, end of first rep, work the rep 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16,
-, -, 5, -, 4, -)] to last - (-, -, -, 6, -, 4, -) sts, k2tog, 17, 18) more times to 1 st before last marker, sl
k- (-, -, -, 4, -, 2, -) and at same time working the next st to right needle, remove marker, slip st
remaining double sts as one (like a k2tog). — - back to left needle, Make 4, slip 1 st back to left
(-, -, -, 309, -, 345, -) sts needle, replace marker, slip the st back to right
needle, knit last st.
All Sizes Resume
Purl 1 row. Rows 15, 29, 41 and 49: K1, sl next st to right nee-
Work 0 (0, 4, 8, 12, 14, 18, 18) rows St st. dle, remove marker, slip st back to left needle,
sl1, k1, psso, replace marker, work as indicated
Begin to work Yoke as follows: on chart to 1 st before next marker, sl next st to
Set-Up Row: Reading RS rows from right right needle, remove marker, slip st back to left
to left and WS rows from left to right, begin needle, with yarn in front, sl1, k2tog, psso, slip
working from Chart B as follows: Knit first 2 this back to left needle, replace marker, slip st
sts from Row 1 of chart, PM, work next 17 sts as back to right needle, with yarn in front, work
indicated on Row 1 of chart, PM, work 18 st rep as indicated on chart to end of first rep, work
12 (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) times to last 2 sts, PM, rep 11 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) more times to 1
knit last 2 sts as indicated on chart. — 3 new st before last marker, sl next st to right needle,
markers placed remove marker, slip st back to left needle, with
Next Row: Work Row 2 of chart as indicated yarn in front, sl1, k1, psso, slip this st back to left
on chart, slipping all markers. needle, replace marker, slip the st back to right
needle, knit last st.
Cont as established until 60 rows of Chart B
have been completed. — 83 (89, 95, 101, 107, Row 59: K2, SM, work as indicated on chart to 1
113, 119, 125) sts with the following exceptions: st before next marker, sl next st to right needle,
remove marker, slip st back to left needle, sl1,
Rows 9 and 37: K1, sl next st to right needle, re- k2tog, psso, slip this back to left needle, replace
move marker, slip st back to left needle, Make marker, slip st back to right needle, work as in-
4, slip 3 sts back to left needle, replace marker, dicated on chart to end of first rep, work rep 11
slip the 3 sts back to right needle, work as in- (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) more times to last marker,
dicated on chart to 1 st before next marker, sl SM, knit last 2 sts.
next st to right needle, remove marker, slip st
back to left needle, Make 7, slip 4 sts back to
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Work Back Neck Short-Rows Right Front Buttonhole Band
Short-Row 1 (WS): Purl 54 (60, 66, 72, 78, 84, With RS facing and using 3.75 mm (US 5) circu-
90, 96), turn. lar needle, pick up and knit sts as before, even-
Short-Row 2 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn ly up right front edge and ending with same
to back, knit 24 (30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66), turn. number of sts as for button band.
Short-Row 3 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn Row 1: [K1, p1] to end.
to front, purl to 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) sts before the Rep Row 1 twice more.
double st, turn. Next Row (make buttonholes): [K1, p1] 6 (7, 3,
Short-Row 4 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn 6, 8, 4, 7, 7) times, *k2tog, yo, [k1, p1] 6 (6, 6, 6, 6,
to back, knit to 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7), sts before the 7, 7, 7) times*; rep from * to * 5 (5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6, 6)
double st, turn. times more, k2tog, yo, k1, p1.
Short-Row 5 (WS): Make double st, bring yarn Rep Row 1 3 times more.
to front, purl to 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5), sts before the Cast off evenly in rib.
double st, turn.
Short-Row 6 (RS): Make double st, bring yarn Neckband
to back, knit to 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5), sts before the Using 3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle, and start-
double st, turn. ing at top of Right Front Buttonhole Band, with
Rep Short-Rows 5 and 6 0 (0, 0, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1) more yarn in front, pick up and purl 5 sts across top
time. of band, purl across 83 (89, 95, 101, 107, 113, 119,
Next Row (WS): Make double st, bring yarn to 125) sts from top of yoke, removing markers as
front, purl to end of row, working the double you work and concealing any remaining wraps,
sts as one (like a p2tog) — 83 (89, 95, 101, 107, 113, with yarn in front, pick up and purl 5 sts across
119, 125) sts top of Left Front Buttonband. — 93 (99, 105, 111,
Leave these sts on the needle. 117, 123, 129, 135) sts.
Knit 1 row.
Left Front Button Band Cast off evenly purl-wise.
With RS facing and using 3.75 mm (US 5) cir-
cular needle, pick up and knit 3 sts for every 4 FINISHING
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PULLOVER Short Row 1 (RS): K67 (72, 79, 85, 90) (96, 103,
Sleeves 110, 116, 122), turn.
Work Sleeves as given for Cardigan. Short Row 2 (WS): MDS, p to BOR, SM, p66 (71,
78, 84, 89) (95, 102, 109, 115, 121), turn.
Body Short Row 3: MDS, k to 12 (13, 14, 14, 16) (16, 18,
Bottom Hem 18, 19, 19) sts bef DS slipping BOR m as you go,
Cast on as given for Cardigan. PM for BOR and turn.
join in the rnd, making sure that sts are not Short Row 4: MDS, p to 12 (13, 14, 14, 16) (16, 18,
twisted around needle. 18, 19, 19) sts bef DS slipping BOR m as you go,
turn.
Rnd 1: [K1, p1] to end. Short Row 5: MDS, k to 14 (15, 16, 16, 18) (18, 20,
Rep rnd 1 until work measures 1 1/2 / 4 cm from 20, 21, 21) sts bef DS, turn.
cast on edge. Short Row 6: MDS, p to 14 (15, 16, 16, 18) (18, 20,
20, 21, 21) sts bef DS, turn.
Complete Body as given for Cardigan from ** Rep short rows 5–6, 0 (0, 0, 1, 1) (1, 2, 2, 2, 2)
to **. more time(s).
Next Rnd: K4 (4, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5), place these sts
and last 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 5) sts of previous rnd Next Row (RS): MDS, k to end of rnd.
on to first st holder for armhole, removing
BOR marker, k86 (93, 103, 112, 121, 130, 140, 148).
Place last 8 (8, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10, 10) sts on to second
st holder for armhole. Knit to end of rnd. Do Size 1, 5 and 9 only
not break yarn. Next Rnd (Dec): K3 (-, -, -, 7, -, -, -), [k2tog, k5
(-, -, -, 4, -, -, -), k2tog, k6 (-, -, -, 5, -, -, -)] to last
Join for Yoke 12 (-, -, -, 15, -, -, -) sts, k2tog, k5 (-, -, -, 4, -, -,
Next Rnd: With same needle, k across 57 (59, -), k2tog, k3 (-, -, -, 7, -, -, -). — 234 (-, -, -, 306,
63, 66, 68) (73, 77, 83, 84, 88) sts of one sleeve, k -, -, -) sts
across 78 (84, 94, 102, 112) (120, 130, 138, 146, 156)
sts for front, k across 57 (59, 63, 66, 68) (73, 77, Size 2 and 6 only
83, 84, 88) sts of other sleeve, k 39 (43, 48, 52, 56) Next Rnd (Dec): K- (3, -, -, -, 9, -, -), [k2tog, k- (6,
(60, 65, 69, 74, 78) sts to centre back, PM for new -, -, -, 4, -, -] to last - (5, -, -, -, 11, -, -) sts, k2tog,
BOR (centre back of neck). [270 (288, 316, 338, k- (3, -, -, -, 9, -, -). — - (252, -, -, -, 324, -, -) sts
360) (386, 414, 442, 462, 488) sts]
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Size 3 and 10 only back to left needle, replace marker, slip st back
Next Rnd (Dec): K1, k2tog, k2, [k2tog, k5] to last to right needle, with yarn in front, work as in-
3 sts, k2tog, k1. — - (-, 270, -, -, -, -, -) sts dicated on chart to end of first rep, work rep 12
(13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) more times around.
Size 4, 7 and 8 only
Next Rnd (Dec): K2tog, k- (-, -, 11, -, -, 12, 19), Adjustment Rnd: K4 (5, 4, 5, 4, 5, 4, 5), PM, k0
[k2tog, k- (-, -, 4, -, -, 3, 3), k2tog, k- (-, -, 5, -, -, (3, 0, 3, 0, 3, 0, 3) k48 (48, 56, 56, 64, 64, 72, 72),
4, 3)] to last - (-, -, 13, -, -, 15, 21) sts, k2tog, k- (-, dec 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) sts evenly spaced
-, 11, -, -, 13, 19). — - (-, -, 288, -, -, 342, 360) sts across, k1 (4, 1, 4, 1, 4, 1, 4), PM, k3 (4, 3, 4, 3, 4, 3,
4) knit to end, dec 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17) sts
All Sizes Resume evenly spaced across. — 84 (90, 96, 102, 108, 114,
Knit 1 (1, 5, 9, 13, 15, 19, 19) rnds. 120, 126) sts
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Next Row (RS): Make double st, bring yarn to
front, knit to end of rnd, working the double
sts as one (like a k2tog) — 84 (90, 96, 102, 108,
114, 120, 126) sts
Neckband
Using 3.75 mm (US 5) circular needle, purl 2
rnds.
Cast off evenly purl-wise.
FINISHING
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SLEEVE CHART A
SLEEVE CHART A
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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pattern repeat
12
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