ULTIMATE

STYLE!

8 Patterns with Instructions for both Hand Knitting and Sweater Machine Knitting
 Welcome to the Ultimate in Style

Welcome to Bond America's newest pattern book, featuring fashion yarns that
are ideal to use for both hand and machine knitting. All the patterns in this
book are written for those of you who machine knit only as well as for those of
you who hand knit only. The designs are easy-to-make and feature Caron
International's Simply Soft, Glimmer, Pizazz, Quick, Feathers, Jewel Box and
Fabulous yarns. These yarns and others can be found at your local yarn or
craft store.

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HAPPY KNITTING!

Director of Fashion and Design,

Caron International and Bond America

If your local store

does not carry one of CARON YARN EQUIVALENCY CHART
the yarns featured in
this book or if you FEATURED STITCHES/ROWS SUBSTITUTE NOTES FOR NOTES FOR
YARN PER 4" YARN HAND KNITTERS MACHINE KNITTERS
would prefer to use a
different Caron yarn FEATHERS Works at Jewel Box gauge Test to change row gauge
for your chosen pat- BLISS 13 20 GLIMMER Similar gauge to Bliss Similar gauge to Bliss
tern, here‚s a chart to JEWEL BOX Check stitch gauge Test to change row gauge
help you knit the proj-
BLISS May need 1 size smaller needles Test to change row gauge
ect you want in the FEATHERS 15 23
JEWEL BOX Works at Jewel Box gauge Test to change row gauge
yarn you want:
BLISS Similar gauge to Glimmer Similar gauge to Glimmer
GLIMMER 12 21
Note that we have QUICK Use slightly smaller needles Use KP #3 on EON

not included Simply BLISS Works at Jewel Box st gauge Test to change row gauge
Soft, as this yarn can JEWEL BOX 14 24 FEATHERS Works at Jewel Box gauge Test to change row gauge
be found in nearly all GLIMMER Use smaller needles to check gauge Test to increase number of rows
stores.
QUICK 10 15 GLIMMER Use larger needles to check gauge Use KP #4 on EON

To the best of our knowledge the information contained in the Ultimate Style pattern book is accurate. Although we have done everything possible to insure
the accuracy of this publication, the publisher and editor cannot be responsible for typographical errors or held responsible for any damages resulting from
the use of the material herein.

Copyright 2005 by Caron International. No reproduction without written permission of the publisher.
Address all correspondence to Caron International, PO Box 222, 1481 West 2nd Street, Washington, NC 27889

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 Table of Contents and Abbrevations

Abbreviations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Glimmer Cropped Hoodie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6
Ruby Capelet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8
Lattice Scarf and Wristlets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10
Cabled Cardigan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-14
Fabulous Plaid Wrap. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
Bliss Ruffled Wrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-18
Woven Poncho . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-20
Cropped Jacket and Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23

Hand and Machine Abbreviations

approx approximately mm millimeters
beg begin(ning) MY main yarn
BO bind off ndl(s) needle(s)
CC contrast color NWP non working position
cm centimeter oz ounces
CO cast on p purl
COL carriage on left patt pattern
cont continue(ing) pm place marker
COR carriage on right R row(s)
dec decrease rem remain
ea each rep repeat
E # R every indicated number of rows rev reverse
EON every other needle RC row counter
EOR every other row RH(S) right hand (side)
ER every row rnd round
est establish(ed) RS(R) right side (row)
FWP forward working position sc single crochet
g grams SKP slip 1, knit 1, psso
HP holding position st(s) stitch(es)
inc increase tbl through the back loop(s)
K or k knit tog together
KP key plate WS(R)wrong side (row)
LH(S) left hand (side) WY waste yarn
m meter yds yards
MC main color yo yarn over
meas measures
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 GLIMMER CROPPED HOODIE
designed by Cari Clement

SIZES: X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS:
Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)"
Length: 17 (18, 19, 19 1/2, 20, 20 1/2)"

YARN
Caron International's Glimmer (85% acrylic, 15% polyester; 1.75
oz/50 g, 49 yds/45 m):
#0009 Willow, 9 (10, 11, 13, 15, 16) skeins

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size US J/10 (6mm) for trim
3" wide piece of cardboard for Loop pom poms
Jacket Zipper 11 (12, 13, 14, 14, 15)" long

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#3.5 (using EON), or KP#4 (using every ndl), or
appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting
machine

Note: Glimmer may be worked using KP#3.5 and EON or KP#4

and every ndl.

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, using chosen KP# and ndl spacing,

13 sts and 20 R = 4"/10 cm

NEEDLES REQUIRED: Using KP#4, 52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82);

using KP#3.5, 104 (116, 128, 140, 152, 164)

BACK
1. COL. Using appropriate KP#, closed CO Method and MY, CO 52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82) sts. COR. RC=000.
2. K to RC=044 (046, 048, 050, 052, 052). COR. Reset RC=000.
3. Shape Armholes: BO 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) sts beg of next 2 R. 48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts rem.
4. Dec 1 st each side EOR 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) times. 44 (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) sts rem.
5. K to RC=040 (044, 046, 048, 050, 052). COR.
6. Shape Shoulders and Neck: BO 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts beg of next 2 R.
7. BO 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts beg of next 2 R. 20 (22, 22, 24, 26, 26) sts rem for Back neck.
8. BO rem sts.

RIGHT FRONT
1. COL. Using appropriate KP, closed CO Method and MY, CO 26 (29, 32, 35, 38, 41) sts. COR. RC=000.
2. Work as for Back to armhole shaping.
3. Shape armhole at RH side.
4. K to RC=025 (027, 029, 031, 035, 037). COL. 22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27) sts rem.
5. Shape Neck: BO 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) sts, K across. COR. 17 (17, 18, 18, 18, 19) sts rem.
6. K 1 R. COL.
7. Dec 1 st EOR 5 times. 12 (12, 13, 13, 13, 14) sts rem for shoulder.
8. K to RC=040 (044, 046, 048, 050, 052). COR.
9. Shape Shoulder: BO 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts, K across. 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts rem.
10. K 1 R.
11. BO rem sts.

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LEFT FRONT
1. Work as for right Front, rev all shaping.

SLEEVES
1. COL. Using appropriate KP, closed CO Method and MY, CO 30 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sts. COR. RC=000.
2. K even to RC=004.
3. Shape Sleeve: Inc 1 st each side this R, then every 8 R, 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2) times.
4. Inc 1 st each side E 10 R, 0 (0, 6, 5, 7, 7) times.
5. Inc 1 st each side E 12 R, 2 (7, 2, 3, 0, 0) times.
6. Inc 1 st each side E 14 R, 4 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0) times. 44 (46, 50, 52, 56, 58) sts.
7. K to RC=086 (088, 088, 090, 090, 090). COR. Reset RC=000.
8. Shape Cap: BO 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 R. 40 (40, 42, 42, 44, 44) sts rem.
9. Dec 1 st each side EOR, 12 (13, 13, 13, 14, 14) times. 16 (14, 16, 16, 16, 16) sts rem.
10. BO 3 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) sts at beg of next 2 R—10 sts rem.
11. BO rem sts.

HOOD (make 2)
1. First Half: COL. Using appropriate KP, closed CO Method and MY, CO 38 (40, 40, 44, 48, 48) sts. COR. RC=000.
2. K to RC=060. COR.
3. Shape Hood Top: BO 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts EOR, 4 (8, 8, 4, 8, 8) times.
4. BO 6 (0, 0, 6, 0, 0) sts EOR 3 (0, 0, 4, 0, 0) times.
5. Second Half: Work as for First half, reversing shaping.
6. Sew center Back seam.

FINISHING
1. Block pieces to measurements, if necessary, following instructions on ball band.
2. Join shoulder seams.
3. Set in sleeves; sew sleeve and side seams.
4. Sew Hood around neck shaping, easing to fit along Back neck.

Edging and Zipper

1. Lower Edge, Fronts and Hood: With RS facing, using crochet hook, beg at side seam between right Front and Back, join yarn with a slip st;
ch 1, work in sc evenly along CO edge to center right Front; work 2 more sc (a total of 3) in corner st to turn corner; cont sc evenly up right cen-
ter Front, around Hood opening, and down left center Front; turn corner as for right Front; cont along lower edge to beg. Fasten off.
2. Sleeves: Work as for lower edge of Body.
3. Sew zipper into center Front opening inside crochet edge, beg approx 1" below neck shaping.

Trim
1. Ties (make 2): Using crochet hook, work a chain 14" long. Fasten off.
2. Sew one tie to each neck edge, where Hood joins neck shaping.
3. Loop Pom Poms (make 2): Wrap yarn around a 3" piece of cardboard 20 times.
4. Using a 12" piece of yarn, tie through all strands at center of cardboard; slide loops off cardboard, tie rem strands with same piece of yarn—
DO NOT CUT loops.
5. Attach one pom pom to end of each tie.
Using tn, weave in all ends.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One pair size US 10.5 (6.5mm), or size to obtain gauge

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, 12 sts and 21 rows = 4"/10cm

BACK
CO 52 (58, 64, 70, 76, 82) sts.
(WS) Beg St st; work even until piece measures 8 1/2 (9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2, 10 1/2)" from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Armholes: (RS) BO 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows—48 (52, 56, 60, 64, 68) sts rem.
Dec 1 st each side EOR 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) times— 44 (46, 48, 50, 52, 54) sts rem.
Work even until armhole measures 8 (8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2, 10, 10 1/2)" from beg of shaping, end with a WS row.

Shape Shoulders and Neck: (RS) BO 6 (6, 7, 7, 7, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows, 6 (6, 6, 6, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows for shoulders—20 (22,
22, 24, 26, 26) sts rem for Back neck.
BO rem sts.

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LEFT FRONT
CO 26 (29, 32, 35, 38, 41) sts.
Work as for Back, shaping armhole at beg of RS rows, until armhole measures 5 (5 1/2, 6, 6 1/2, 7, 7 1/2)" from beg of shaping, end with a RS
row—22 (23, 24, 25, 26, 27) sts rem.

Shape Neck: (WS) At neck edge, BO 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) sts, work to end—17 (17, 18, 18, 18, 19) sts rem.
Work 1 row even.
(WS) Dec 1 st EOR 5 times—12 (12, 13, 13, 13, 14) sts rem for shoulder.
Work even until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder shaping, end with a WS row.

Shape Shoulder: As for Back, at beg of RS rows.

SLEEVES (make 2)
CO 30 (30, 32, 34, 36, 38) sts.
(WS) Beg St st; work even for 3 rows, end with a WS row.

Shape Sleeve: Inc 1 st each side this row, then every 8 rows 0 (0, 0, 0, 2, 2) times, every 10 rows 0 (0, 6, 5, 7, 7) times, every 12 rows 2 (7, 2,
3, 0, 0) times, every 14 rows 4 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0) times—44 (46, 50, 52, 56, 58) sts.
Work even until piece measures 17 (17 1/2, 17 1/2, 18, 18, 18)" from beg, end with WS row.

Shape Cap: (RS) BO 2 (3, 4, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows—40 (40, 42, 42, 44, 44) sts rem.
Dec 1 st each side EOR 12 (13, 13, 13, 14, 14) times—16 (14, 16, 16, 16, 16) sts rem.
BO 3 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) sts at beg of next 2 rows—10 sts rem.
BO rem sts.

HOOD
First Half: CO 38 (40, 40, 44, 48, 48) sts.
(WS) Beg St st; work even until piece measures 12" from the beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Top: (RS) At center Back, BO 5 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts EOR 4 (8, 8, 4, 8, 8) times, then 6 (0, 0, 6, 0, 0) sts EOR 3 (0, 0, 4, 0, 0) times.

Second Half: Work as for First half, reversing shaping (BO at beg of WS rows).

FINISHING
Work as for Machine Knit version.

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 RUBY CAPELET
designed by Cari Clement

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Neck Circumference (buttoned): 21 3/4 (23, 24 1/4)"
Length: 20 (21 1/2, 22 3/4)"
Lower Edge Circumference: 70 (74 1/2, 79)"

YARN
Caron International's Jewel Box (64% acrylic, 20% rayon, 16%
polyester; 2.5 oz/70.9 g, 100 yds/92 m):
#0020 Ruby, 10 (11, 12) balls

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry needle (tn)
Three – 1 1/8" buttons

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, 14 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)

NOTE
Capelet is worked in one piece, beg at right Front (Button-hole
band), and is shaped using Short Rows.

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#3, or appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting machine

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Waste yarn (WY)
Latch tool
Transfer tool

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Short Rows:
Bring forward number of sts indicated in instructions to HP; K 1 R.
Wrap yarn around last needle in HP (to prevent a hole), K 1 R.

NEEDLES REQUIRED: 70 (75, 80)

BUTTON-HOLE BAND
1. COL. With WY, CO 70 (75, 80) sts. K 6 R. Break off. Reset RC=000. COR.
2. Facing: K 5 R. COL.
3. Buttonholes: Work 3 buttonholes, first 5 sts from LHS, rem 2 spaced 16 sts apart.
4. K 6 R.
5. With latch tool, convert last R (turning row).
6. K 5 R.
7. Repeat Step 3.
8. K 5 R.
9. Join Facing: Fold Facing on turning row. Using transfer tool, place first row of facing on corresponding ndls.
10. K 1 R. COR. Reset RC=000.
11. Beg Short Row Shaping: Place 58 (62, 66) ndls at LHS into HP. 12 (13, 14) ndls in WP.
12. K 1 R.
13. Wrap ndl in HP, K 1 R. RC=002. 1 Short Row completed.
14. Return 13 (14, 15) ndls to WP. Repeat Steps 12 and 13. 25 (27, 29) ndls in WP.
15. Repeat Step 14, 3 times. RC=010. 6 ndls rem in HP (last wrapped st and 5 sts for Neck band).
16. Return rem ndls to WP.

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17. K 4 R on all ndls. RC=014.

18. Repeat Steps 11 – 17, 28 (30, 32) times.
19. Repeat Steps 11 – 16 once more. RC=420 (448, 476).
20. K 2 R. Place a marker (pm) at each side for Button band. Reset RC=000
21. Button Band: K 11 R. Using latch tool, convert last R (turning row).
22. Facing: K 10 R.
23. Remove to WY.

FINISHING
1. Fold Button band facing to WS; graft to marked R.
2. If desired, fold 3 sts at lower edge to WS and stitch neatly in place to form a
hem.
3. Allow neck band to roll naturally, or turn to WS and stitch neatly in place.
4. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes.
Using tn, weave in all ends.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One pair size US 9 (5.5 mm) needles, or size to obtain gauge

SPECIAL TERM
Wrap and Turn (wrp-t)
(RS) Yarn forward (yf – to the purl position), slip next st to RH needle, yarn back
(yb – to the knit position), return slipped st, (which is now wrapped), to LH nee-
dle; turn, leaving rem sts unworked.

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
Short Row Shaping
(RS) Knit the number of sts indicated in the instructions, wrp-t. (WS) Purl to starting point.
Cont to work progressively longer rows; work wraps tog with wrapped sts, as you come to them, as follows:
Insert the RH needle into wrap at base of wrapped st from beneath, bring RH needle up and into st on LH needle knitwise; k2tog (wrap and
wrapped st)—this prevents a hole from forming where Short Row ended.
Hint: If it's difficult to work wrap and st tog as given above, slip wrapped st to RH needle, insert LH needle into wrap (from bottom to top), place
wrap on LH needle, return wrapped st to LH needle and knit wrap and wrapped st tog.

Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts; 1-row repeat)

Row 1 (RS): * K1, p1; repeat from * across, (end k1 if an odd number of sts).
Row 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts as they face you.
Repeat Row 2 for Seed st.

BUTTON BAND
CO 70 (75, 80) sts.
(RS) Beg Seed st; work even for 10 rows, end with a WS row.

CAPELET BODY
Establish Pattern: (RS) Work 3 sts in Seed st (lower edge); change to St st and work even to last 5 sts; work last 5 sts in Seed st (neck band).
Work 1 row even as est.

Cont as est, beg Short Row Shaping:

* (RS) Work 12 (13, 14) sts, wrp-t.
(WS) Work to end – 1 Short Row completed.
(RS) [Work 12 (13, 14) sts, work wrap tog with wrapped st, work 12 (13, 14) sts, wrp-t; work to end] 4 times—5 Short Rows worked, last Short
Row ends at neck band.
Work 4 rows even on all sts; work wrap tog with wrapped st on first row and cont Seed st on Neck band.
Repeat from * 29 (31, 33) times, end last rep work 2 rows even (instead of 4 rows)—30 (32, 34) Short Row sections.

BUTTON HOLE BAND

(RS) Change to Seed st on all sts; work even for 3 rows, end with a RS row.
Buttonholes: (WS) Cont in Seed st, work 5 sts, * [k2tog, yo twice, ssk] for buttonhole, work 16 sts; rep from * once, work third buttonhole, work
to end.
Row 5: Work each loop of double yo in patt (as 2 sts) to complete buttonhole.
Work even for 5 rows; BO all sts in patt.

FINISHING
If desired, fold 3 Seed sts at lower edge to WS and stitch neatly in place to form a hem. Sew buttons opposite buttonholes. Using tn, weave in
all ends.
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 LATTICE SCARF & WRISTLETS
designed by Kathy Perry

One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Scarf: 7" wide by 50" long
Wristlets: 7 1/2" around wrist by 9" long

YARN
Caron International's Feathers (65% acrylic, 35% nylon; 1.75 oz/50
g, 70 yds/64 m):
#0009 Sandpiper, 6 balls

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry needle (tn)

GAUGE: In Stitch pattern, 16 sts and 22 R = 4"/10 cm

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Spaced Rib (see below)
2x1 rib (see below)

NOTES
1. Scarf is woven together as it is knit.
2. Wristlets are worked in one piece, from the wrist up, then
seamed at side, with an opening for thumb.

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#3, or appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting
machine

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Waste yarn (WY)
Transfer tool
Latch hook

STITCHES
Spaced Rib (multiple of 5 sts + 4)
1. K 10 R. Convert every 5th st, keeping 4 sts at each edge in St st.

2x1 Rib (multiple of 3 sts + 2)

1. K 10 R. Convert every 3rd st, keeping 2 sts at each edge in St st.

NEEDLES REQUIRED: 29 for Scarf; 36 for Wristlets

HELPFUL: Mark machine bed for St patt rep – every 5 ndls for Spaced rib, every 3 ndls for 2x1 rib.

SCARF
1. COL. Using KP#3, closed CO Method and MY, CO 29 sts. COR. RC=000.
2. Beg Spaced rib, converting every 5th st, approx E 10 R. K to RC=054. COR.
3. Dividing Row: Place 24 ndls at LHS in HP. 5 ndls in WP.
4. Using transfer tool, transfer converted st to adjacent ndl to right. 4 ndls in WP, (2 sts on 4th ndl). Place empty ndl out of work. Reset RC=000.
5. K to RC=034. COR. Place 4 ndls in HP.
6. Return next 5 ndls to FWP. Reset RC=000.
7. Repeat Steps 4 - 6 on rem 4 groups of 5 sts. 4 sts rem unworked.
8. Repeat Step 5 on last 4 sts.
9. Return 29 ndls in FWP (24 ndls from HP, 5 empty ndls).
10. Joining Row: Lift purl bump from adjacent st on right to each empty ndl. 29 sts. Reset RC=000.
11. Work in Spaced Rib to RC=120. COR.
12. Repeat Steps 3 – 8, removing each group of 4 sts to WY when Step 5 is completed.

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13. Weaving Strips: Weave the first strip over and under the strip openings on the opposite side. Repeat for rem strips, alternating the weaving
for each strip.
14. Place 29 ndls in FWP.
15. Removing WY, return each group of 4 sts to ndls in original order (every
5th ndl is empty).
16. Repeat Step 10.
17. Work in Spaced Rib to RC=054. COR.
18. BO all sts in patt.

FINISHING
Using tn, weave in all ends.

WRISTLETS (make 2)
1. COL. Using KP#3, closed CO Method and MY, CO 26 sts. COR. RC=000.
2. Beg 2x1 rib, converting every 3rd st, approx E 10 R, and AT SAME TIME
3. Inc 1 st each side E 8 R, 5 times, working inc sts in patt. 36 sts.
4. K to RC=050.
5. BO all sts in patt.

FINISHING
1. Beg at wrist edge, pm along side seam 1/2" and 1 1/2" from wrist edge.
2. Sew side seam, leaving 1" between markers open for thumb.
Using tn, weave in all ends.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One pair size US 9 (5.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Stitch holders
Stitch markers

SPECIAL TERM
Lifted increase (M1-B): Working behind the stitch on LH needle, insert RH
needle into the top of the st one row below the stitch on LH needle; place
loop on LH needle and knit it, then knit stitch on LH needle.

STITCHES (pm) each side of last row.

Spaced Rib (multiple of 5 sts + 4; 1-row repeat) Cont in Spaced rib as established, work even until piece measures
Row 1 (RS): K4, * p1, k4; repeat from * across. 22" above marker, end with a WS row.
Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you. Repeat Dividing Row and Work Strips—6 strips on holders.
Repeat Row 2 for Spaced Rib.
Weaving Strips: Weave the first strip over and under the strip open-
2x1 Rib (multiple of 3 sts + 2; 1-row repeat) ings on the opposite side; repeat for rem strips, alternating the weav-
Row 1 (RS): K2, * p1, k2; repeat from * across. ing for each strip.
Row 2: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you. Repeat Joining Row.
Repeat Row 2 for Spaced Rib.
Cont in Spaced rib as est, work even until piece measures 10"
SCARF above marker, end with a WS row.
CO 29 sts. BO all sts loosely in patt.
(RS) Beg Spaced rib; work even until piece measures 10" from beg,
end with a WS row. FINISHING
Using tn, weave in all ends.
Dividing Row (RS): * K3, k2tog, place 4 sts just worked on holder or
WY; repeat from * to last 4 sts, k4—5 groups of 4 sts on holders; 1 WRISTLETS (make 2)
group of 4 sts on needles. CO 26 sts.
(RS) Beg 2x1 rib; work even for 8 rows, end with a WS row.
Work Strips: (WS) * Working on these 4 sts only, cont in St st until 4-st
strip measures 6" from Dividing row, end with a WS row; place sts on Shape Sides: (RS) Inc 1 st each side this row, then every 8 rows 4
holder +. Return next group of 4 sts to needles, ready to work a WS times, working inc sts in rib—36 sts.
row. Join yarn; repeat from * for rem 5 groups, end last repeat at +. Work even until piece measures 9" from beg, end with a WS row.
BO all sts in patt.
Joining Row: Return all sts to needles in original order, ready to work
a RS row—24 sts. FINISHING
(RS) K4, * M1-B, k4; repeat from * across—29 sts; place a marker Work as for Machine Knit version.

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 CABLED CARDIGAN
designed by John Lachett

SIZES
X-Small (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Bust: 35 (38 1/2, 41 1/2, 45, 51 1/4)"
Length: 30 (31, 32, 33, 34)"

YARN
Caron International's Simply Soft Quick (100% acrylic; 3 oz/86g, 50 yds/46 m):
#0007 Autumn Red, 18 (21, 22, 23, 24) skeins

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size US J/10 (6mm)
Tapestry needle (tn)
Clasp for neck

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Cable 1, 2 and 3 (see Charts)
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)

GAUGE: In Cable 1 and 3, 10 sts and 18 R = 4"/10 cm; in Cable 2, 10 sts and
17 R = 4"/10cm

CHART NOTES
1. Machine: Align Cable repeat each side -0- as shown on Charts; work partial
Cables and 1 st at beg and end of R in St st.
2. Hand: Beg and end per instructions.

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#4, or appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting machine

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Transfer tool
Latch hook

NEEDLES REQUIRED: 46 (50, 54, 58, 66)

HELPFUL: Mark machine bed for Cable repeat.

BACK
1. COR. Using KP#4, closed CO Method and MY, CO 46 (50, 54, 58, 66) sts. COL. RC=000.
2. Hem – Cable 3 Chart: Beg R1, mark machine bed for 4-st repeat across.
3. K to RC=015. COL.
4. Body – Cable 1 Chart: Beg R1, establish 4-st repeat across.
5. Repeat R 1 – 8 of Chart. K to RC=099 (101 103, 105, 107). COL.
6. Yoke – Cable 2 Chart: Beg R1, establish 5-st repeat across.
7. K 3 R, converting sts as indicated. Reset RC=000.
8. Repeat R 4 – 11 for rem of Yoke, and AT SAME TIME, beg R 4,
9. Shape Armhole: BO 2 (3, 3, 4, 6) sts at beg of next 2 R. 42 (45, 47, 50, 54) sts rem. COR.
10. Dec 1 st each side EOR 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) times—36 (39, 39, 42, 44) sts rem.
11. K to RC=032 (034, 036, 038, 040). COR.
12. Shape Shoulders and Neck: BO10 (11, 11, 12, 14) sts at beg of next 2 R for shoulders. 16 (17, 17, 18, 18) sts rem for neck.
13. BO rem sts loosely.

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RIGHT FRONT
1. COR. Using KP#4, closed CO Method and MY, CO 23 (25, 27, 29, 33) sts RH side of -0-. COL. RC=000.
2. Hem and Body: Work Steps 2 – 9 as for Back, working St 1, RH side of -0- in St st for center Front. RC=102 (104, 106, 108, 110), COR.
3. Yoke and Shape Armhole: BO 2 (3, 3, 4, 6) sts at beg of this R. 21 (22, 24, 25, 27) sts rem.
4. K 1 R.
5. Dec 1 st at armhole edge EOR 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) times. COL. 18 (19, 20, 21, 22) sts rem.
6. and AT SAME TIME, at beg of next R,
7. Shape Neck: Dec 1 st this R, then E 4 R, 7 (2, 4, 2, 0) times. COL.
8. Dec 1 st E 5 R, 0 (5, 4, 6, 8) times. 10 (11, 11, 12, 14) sts rem for shoulder.
9. K to RC=032 (034, 036, 038, 040). COR.
10. BO rem sts.

LEFT FRONT
1. COR. Using KP#4, closed CO Method and MY, CO 23 (25, 27, 29, 33) sts LH side of -0-. COL. RC=000.
2. Work as for right Front, rev patt placement and all shaping.

SLEEVES
1. COR. Using KP#4, closed CO Method and MY, CO 30 (34, 34, 38, 38) sts. COL. RC=000.
2. Hem: Work as for Back to RC=015.
3. Cable 1 Chart: Est patt as for Back, then repeat R 1 – 8 for rem of sleeve, and AT SAME TIME,
4. Shape Sleeve: Inc 1 st each side E 40 (0, 44, 44, 15) rows 1 (0, 1, 1, 4) time(s), working inc sts in St st. 32 (34, 36, 40, 46) sts.
5. K to RC=076 (078, 080, 080, 080). COR.
6. Shape Cap: Cont in patt as est, BO 2 (3, 3, 4, 6) sts at beg of next 2 R. 28 (28, 30, 32, 34) sts rem. COR.
7. Dec 1 st each side EOR 10 times. 8 (8, 10, 12, 14) sts rem.
8. BO rem sts.

FINISHING
1. Block pieces to measurements, if necessary, following instructions on ball band.
2. Join shoulder seams.
3. Set in sleeves; sew side and sleeve seams.

Front Bands and Neck Edging

4. With RS facing, using crochet hook, beg at lower right Front, join yarn with a slip st.
5. Ch 1, work in sc evenly up Front edge to beg of neck shaping, work 2 sc in corner st, cont along neck shaping to left Front, work 2 sc in
corner st, work to lower edge of left Front, turn.
6. Ch 3, sc in first st, * ch 1, sc in next st; rep from * up left Front, around neck, and down right Front to lower edge.
7. Fasten off.
8. Sew clasp to Fronts at beg of neck shaping.
Using tn, weave in all ends.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One pair size US 10.5 (6.5 mm), or size to obtain gauge

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Cable needle (cn) – optional

SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
T2R (2-st right-slanting Twist)
Note: This technique may be worked using a cable needle or without a cable needle.

Using a Cable Needle: Slip 1 st to cn, hold to back, knit 1, knit 1 from cn.

Without a Cable Needle: Knit the second stitch on LH needle, but do not drop stitch from needle,
knit first st on LH needle, drop both stitches from LH needle.

BACK
CO 46 (50, 54, 58, 66) sts.

Hem
(WS) Beg Cable 3 from Chart:
Beg Row 1, work 4-st repeat across to last 2 sts, end p2 as indicated on Chart.
Work even as est through Row 15 of Chart, end with a WS row.

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Body
(RS) Beg Cable 1 from Chart:
Beg Row 1, work 4-st repeat across to last 2 sts, end k2 as indicated on Chart.
Work even as est, repeating Rows 1 – 8 of Chart, until piece measures 22 (22 1/2, 23, 23 1/2, 24)" from beg, end with a RS row.

Yoke
(WS) Beg Cable 2 from Chart:
Work even for 3 rows (knit every row), inc 0 (1, 0, 0, 0), dec 0 (0, 1, 0, 0) sts evenly across last row—46 (51, 53, 58, 66) sts.
Row 4: (RS) Beg St 2 (2, 1, 1, 2), work to end of 5-st repeat, cont 5-st repeat across center 40 (45, 50, 55, 60) sts, end next rep St 2 (2, 3, 3,
2); cont as est, repeat Rows 4 – 11 for rem of Yoke; and AT SAME TIME, beg this row,

Shape Armhole
(RS) BO 2 (3, 3, 4, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows—42 (45, 47, 50, 54) sts rem.
(RS) Dec 1 st each side EOR 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) times—36 (39, 39, 42, 44) sts rem.

Note: Size Large only – after armhole shaping is completed, to make setting in Sleeves easier, discontinue Cable on first 2 and last 2 sts of
row – work these 2 sts in St st for rem of piece.

Work even until armhole measures 7 1/2 (8, 8 1/2, 9, 9 1/2)" from beg of shaping, end with a WS row.

Shape Shoulders and Neck

BO10 (11, 11, 12, 14) sts at beg of next 2 rows for shoulders—16 (17, 17, 18, 18) sts rem for neck.
BO rem sts loosely.

LEFT FRONT
CO 23 (25, 27, 29, 33) sts.

Hem
(WS) Beg Cable 3 from Chart.
Establish Pattern: K3 (1, 3, 1, 1) for center Front edge sts, beg Row 1, work Sts 3 and 4 of 4-st repeat, then work 4-st repeat across next 16
(20, 20, 24, 28) sts, end p2 as indicated on Chart.
Work even as est through Row 15 of Chart, end with a WS row.

Body
(RS) Beg Cable 1 from Chart: Beg Row 1, maintaining center Front edge sts as est, work 4-st repeat across to last 2 sts, end k2 as indicated
on Chart.
Work even as est, repeating Rows 1 – 8 of Chart, until piece measures 22 (22 1/2, 23, 23 1/2, 24)" from beg, end with a RS row.

Yoke
(RS) Beg Cable 2 from Chart: Work even for 3 rows (knit every row).
Row 4: (RS) Beg St 2 (2, 1, 1, 2), work to end of 5-st repeat, cont 5-st repeat across center 15 (20, 25, 25, 25) sts, end next rep St 3 (1, 2, 3,
3), k1 (0, 0, 1, 1).
Cont as est, repeat Rows 4 – 11 for rem of Yoke; and AT SAME TIME, beg this row,

Shape Armhole
(RS) BO 2 (3, 3, 4, 6) sts at beg of this row—21 (22, 24, 25, 27) sts rem.
(RS) Dec 1 st at armhole edge EOR 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) times, and AT SAME TIME, at beg of next (WS) row,

Shape Neck
At neck edge, dec 1 st this row, then every 4 rows 7 (2, 4, 2, 0) times, every 5 rows 0 (5, 4, 6, 8) times—10 (11, 11, 12, 14) sts rem for shoul-
der.
Work even until armhole measures same as Back to shoulder, end with a WS row.

Shape Shoulder
(RS) As for Back.

RIGHT FRONT
Work as for left Front, rev patt placement and all shaping; beg center Front edge sts at end of first WS row, shape armhole at beg of WS rows,
neck at beg of RS rows.

SLEEVES
CO 30 (34, 34, 38, 38) sts.

Hem
(WS) Work as for Back for 15 rows, end with a WS row.

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(RS) Beg Cable 1 from Chart:

Beg Row 1, work 4-st repeat across to last 2 sts, end k2 as indicat-
ed on Chart.
Cont as est, repeat Rows 1 – 8 of Chart, and AT SAME TIME,

Shape Sleeve
(RS) Inc 1 st each side every 40 (0, 44, 44, 15) rows 1 (0, 1, 1, 4)
time(s), working increased sts in St st—32 (34, 36, 40, 46) sts.
Work even until piece measures 17 (17 1/2, 18, 18, 18)" from beg,
end with a WS row.

Shape Cap
(RS) Cont in patt est, BO 2 (3, 3, 4, 6) sts at beg of next 2 rows—28
(28, 30, 32, 34) sts rem.
(RS) Dec 1 st each side EOR 10 times—8 (8, 10, 12, 14,) sts rem.
BO rem sts.

FINISHING
Work as for Machine Knit version.

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 FABULOUS PLAID WRAP
designed by Cari Clement

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
Approximately 24" wide by 44" long, excluding fringe after weaving
CC stripes.

YARN
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/172 g, 330
yds/304 m):
#97276 Black, 2 skeins (MC)

Caron International's Fabulous (100% nylon; 1.75 oz/50 g, 160

yds/146 m):
#0014 Topaz, 4 balls (CC) - use double throughout

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Waste yarn (WY)
Crochet hook size US H/8 (5 mm) for neck finishing and Fringe
Tapestry needle (tn) or bodkin
10" wide piece of cardboard for Fringe

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Single crochet (sc)

NOTES
1. Wrap is worked in one piece in stripes of MC and CC.
2. As MC stripes are worked, drop MC, but DO NOT cut; carry it
loosely up the side.
3. Break off CC and rejoin for each CC stripe.
4. After striped piece is completed, two strands of Contrast Color
(CC) are woven across the stripes to create the plaid pattern, then
wrap is fringed on three sides.

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#2, or appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting machine

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Transfer tool

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, using MC, 17 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm

Note: Gauge is not critical for this project.

NEEDLES REQUIRED: 130

ADDITIONAL NOTE
1. For CC stripe, knit the double strand of CC using intarsia technique; bring ndls to FWP, lay in the double strand of CC, making sure none
of the “ladders” in the yarn are caught on the ndls, then knit across.

WRAP
1. Bring forward 130 ndls to HP; push back ndls #7, 9, 18, 20, 33, 35, 44, 46, 59, 61, 70, 72, 85, 87, 96, 98, 111, 113,122 and 124 to NWP.
2. COL. With WY, CO 110 sts. K 4 R. Break off. Reset RC=000. COR.
3. Change to MC; K 12 R.
4. Hem: Using transfer tool, lift sts from first row of MC onto corresponding ndls in WP across. Reset RC = 000.
5. K 6 R. Drop MC, but do not cut.
6. Join double strand of CC; following instructions in Additional Notes above, K 2 R. Break off.
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7. Thread carriage with MC; K 8 R. Drop MC.

8. Join double strand CC; K 2 R. Break off.
9. Thread carriage with MC; K 12 R.
10. Repeat Steps 6 – 9 a total of 10 times. Drop MC. RC = 246.
11. Join double strand CC; K 2 R. Break off.
12. Thread carriage with MC; K 8 R. Drop MC
13. Join double strand CC; K 2 R. Break off.
14. Thread carriage with MC; K 18 R. Break off.
15. Using WY, K 6 R.
16. Remove piece from machine.

FINISHING
1. Hems: Fold last 6 rows to WS and sew neatly in place; remove WY from both ends.
2. On one long side, fold 4 sts to WS and sew neatly in place.
3. Crochet Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook and MC, join yarn with a slip st to corner of long side opposite hem; ch 1, work 1 row sc
evenly along edge.
4. Weave Plaid Stripes: Cut forty 64" lengths of CC.
5. Using tn or bodkin, beg at one end, weave double strand of CC over and under every 4 rows for plaid stripes, alternating sts on each set of
2 stripes by beg every second stripe 2 rows from edge, and leaving an equal length of yarn at each end, as follows:
6. Machine: Weave through spaces left by ndls in NWP.
7. Hand: Weave at each marker.
8. Cont until wrap has been completely woven.
9. Fringe – ends: Using CC, cut 100 strands each 10" long. Holding 5 strands tog, fold fringe in half.
10. Using crochet hook, * insert hook from WS to RS into first st at first woven stripe, pull through loop [fold of strands], insert ends into loop
(including strand from woven stripe) and pull tight against edge; repeat from *, adding a Fringe at both ends of every woven stripe across both
ends.
11. Fringe – long edge: Using CC, cut 372 strands each 10" long. Holding 6 strands tog, working as for Fringe on ends, attach 62 Fringes,
evenly spaced along long edge.
Using tn, weave in ends.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One pair size US 8 (5 mm), or size to obtain gauge

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Stitch markers

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, using MC, 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm

Note: Gauge is not critical for this project.

STRIPE SEQUENCE
In St st, carrying MC loosely up the side when now in use, cutting and rejoin-
ing CC as needed, * work 2 rows CC, 8 rows MC, 2 rows CC, 12 rows MC;
rep from * for Stripe Sequence.

WRAP
Using MC, CO 130 sts.
(RS) Beg St st; work even for 6 rows; place a marker (pm) at each side for
hem. Work 12 more rows with MC, end with a WS row.
(RS) Beg Stripe Sequence; work sequence 11 times, end with 12 rows MC—
264 rows total; pm each side for hem.
Cont with MC, work even for 6 more rows.
BO all sts loosely.

FINISHING
Hems: Fold 6 rows at CO and BO edges to WS and sew neatly in place. Work
hem on one long side as for Machine version (Step 2).

Crochet Edging: Work as for Machine version.

Markers for Plaid Stripes: Counting from side with crocheted edge, place a
marker (pm) on Sts 7, 9, 18, 20, 33, 35, 44, 46, 59, 61, 70, 72, 85, 87, 96, 98,
111, 113, 122 and 124.
Weave Plaid stripes and work Fringe as for Machine version.

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 RUFFLED WRAP
designed by Cari Clement

One size

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS:
Panel measures 16" wide by 54" long, excluding Ruffles

YARN
Caron International's Bliss (60% acrylic, 40% nylon; 1.75 oz/50 g,
82 yds/75 m):
#0006 Coral (MC), 7 balls

Caron International's Simply Soft Brites (100% acrylic; 6 oz/172 g,

330 yds/304 m):
#9603 Papaya (CC), 1 skein

NEEDLES
One each size US 8 and 10 (5 mm and 6 mm) 24" long circular, or
size to obtain gauge

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Stitch markers or waste yarn (WY)
Crochet hook, one each size US H/8 and J/10 (5 mm and 6 mm)
Tapestry needle (tn)

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, using KP#4 or larger circular ndl and

MC, 13 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10 cm;
using KP#3 or smaller circular ndl and CC, 18 sts and 24 rows =
4"/10 cm

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)

HELPFUL
Place additional markers or WY at even intervals along edges of
Wrap and Ruffles to aid in attaching Ruffles evenly around.

NOTES
1. Wrap is worked in one piece.
2. Ruffles are worked in pieces, joined together, then sewn around lower edge and both ends of the Wrap.
3. Neck edge of Wrap is trimmed with single crochet or optional Picot crochet edging.

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATES
USM/ISM KP#3 and KP#4, or appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting machine

NEEDLES REQUIRED: 54

NOTE
1. Ruffles are more easily knit by hand, but can be knit by machine if enough ndls are available.

WRAP PANEL (make 1)

1. COL. Using KP#4, closed edge CO Method and MC, CO 54 sts. COR. RC=000.
2. K to RC=090. Pm at RH side.
3. K to RC=180. Pm at RH side.
4. K to RC=270.
5. BO all sts loosely.

RUFFLES – Hand Knit

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Main Color Ruffle (make 5)

1. Using larger circular ndl and MC, CO 186 sts.
2. (WS) Beg St st; work even for 9 rows, end with a WS row.
3. Shape Ruffle: (RS) Cont in St st, * k4, k2tog; repeat from * across—155 sts rem. Work 1 row
even.
4. (RS) * K3, k2tog; repeat from * across—124 sts rem. Work 1 row even.
5. (RS) * K2, k2tog; repeat from * across—93 sts rem. Work 1 row even.
6. (RS) * K1, k2tog; rep from * across—62 sts rem. Work 1 row even.
7. BO all sts loosely.

Contrast Color Ruffle (make 5)

1. Using smaller circular ndl and CC, CO 172 sts.
2. (WS) Begin St st; work even for 9 rows, end with a WS row.
3. Shape Ruffle: (RS) Cont in St st, * K2tog; rep from * across—86 sts rem.
4. BO all sts loosely.

FINISHING
1. Using MC Ruffle pieces, sew 3 pieces tog into a strip.
2. Pin one of the remaining Ruffle pieces to each short end, allowing approximately 1" overhang
at each corner.
3. Pin, then baste pieces in place, beg and end approximately 1" from each corner, adjusting
extra fullness evenly across, if necessary.
4. Pin, then baste the 3-piece strip to one long edge in the same manner, allowing 1" overhang at
each corner; align seams with markers on side of Wrap.
5. Sew pieces tog at each corner, then baste in place, gathering the overhang evenly around the
corners and at each end.
6. Sew CC Ruffle pieces together, making a continuous strip.

Picot Edging for CC Ruffle

1. With RS facing, using smaller hook and CC, join yarn with a slip st at end of strip.
2. Work Picot edging as follows:
3. Ch 1, work sc evenly across, working a multiple of 3 sc + 1; turn.
4. * Ch 3 (picot), sc in next 3 sc; rep from * across, end ch 3, slip st in last sc.
5. Fasten off.
6. Pin, then baste CC Ruffle to Wrap; aligning markers as for MC Ruffle.

Assembly
1. Using tn and MC, sew Ruffles neatly to Wrap, making sure that both Ruffles are being
attached to the Wrap, with the BO edges at WS of Wrap.

Neck Edging
1. With RS facing, using larger hook and MC, working along long side of Wrap without the Ruffle,
work 1 row sc evenly across as for CC Ruffle. Note: If working optional Picot edging, work multi-
ple as for CC Ruffle.
2. Optional: Work Step 4 of Picot edging as for CC Ruffle.
3. Fasten off.
Using tn, weave in ends.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One each size US 8 and 10 (5 mm and 6 mm) 24" long circular, or size to obtain gauge

WRAP PANEL (make 1)

Using larger needle and MC, CO 54 sts.
(WS) Beg St st; work even until piece measures 54" from beg, and AT THE SAME TIME, pm at beg of RS rows every 18".
BO all sts loosely.

RUFFLES (make 5 each MC and CC)

See Machine Knit version.

FINISHING
See Machine Knit version.

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 WOVEN PONCHO
designed by Cari Clement

One Size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:
16" long x 24" wide, after seaming

YARN
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/172 g, 330
yds/304 m):
#9742 Grey Heather (MC), 2 skeins

Caron International's Pizazz (100% nylon ribbon; 1.75 oz/50 g, 28

yds/26 m):
#0006 Southwest (CC), 2 balls

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Crochet hook size US H/8 (5 mm)
Tapestry needle (tn) or bodkin for weaving
13" wide piece of cardboard

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, 18 sts and 24 R = 4"/10cm

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
Reverse single crochet (Rev sc)
Single crochet (sc)

NOTES
1. Poncho panel is worked in one piece.
2. Stitches are dropped on last row before BO and unraveled,
to create the rungs for weaving.
3. CC is woven over and under the rungs of dropped stitches.
4. Poncho is then seamed and fringe is attached.

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATE
USM/ISM KP#3, or appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting machine

NEEDLES REQUIRED: 70

HELPFUL
Beginning RHS, mark bed every 14th ndl across – 4 ndls marked.

PONCHO PANEL
1. Beg LHS, using closed CO Method and MC, CO 70 sts. RC=000. COR.
2. K to RC=287. COL.
3. Pull 4 marked ndls to HP.
4. K 1 row. COR. RC=288.
5. BO 13 sts, drop st from ndl in HP, work a very large BO st over dropped st; repeat from * 3 times, BO rem 13 sts.
6. Unravel dropped sts to CO row.

FINISHING
Woven Strips
1. Using CC, cut four 60" long strands.
2. Press strands flat, using a warm (not hot) steam iron.
3. Thread tn or bodkin with a strand of CC.
4. Beg at CO edge, weave strand of CC through each dropped-st section as follows:
5. * Leaving a 6" tail, skip 4 rungs, insert tn between 4th and 5th rung and begin weaving over and under 4 rungs at a time to BO edge; leave
rem 6" tail at BO edge.
6. Repeat for 3 rem sections, alternating rungs on each section.
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Crochet Edging
1. With RS facing, using crochet hook and MC, join yarn with a slip st to corner of one long side.
2. Ch 1, work 1 row sc evenly across, do NOT turn.
3. Working from left to right, work 1 row Rev sc along same side.
4. Fasten off.

Assemble Poncho
1. Fold piece in half lengthwise; folded piece measures 16" x 24".
2. On long side opposite crochet edging, place a marker (pm) 12" from fold on each side, (see schematic).
3. Using tn and MC, sew center Front seam from lower edge to markers.
Using tn, weave in ends.

Fringe
1. Using CC, press 15 yards flat (as for woven strands).
2. Wrap CC around 13" piece of cardboard 42 times; cut along one edge.
3. Wrap MC around cardboard 80 times; cut along one edge.
4. With RS facing, beg at one corner, holding 2 strands CC tog, * fold fringe in half; using crochet hook, insert hook from WS to RS into first st,
pull through loop [fold of strands], insert ends into loop and pull tight against edge.
5. Holding 4 strands of MC tog; repeat from * Step 4, placing fringe approx 3/4" from CC fringe.
6. Cont alternating CC and MC fringe across to first woven strip.
7. Make a fringe of CC and attach it around the tails of CC left when weaving the strip.
8. Cont attaching fringe, alternating colors, working CC fringe over the rem 3 woven sections.
9. Work across the last section, ending with a CC fringe at corner.
10. Trim fringe, if desired.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One pair size US 8 (5 mm), or size to obtain gauge

PONCHO PANEL
Using MC, CO 70 sts.
Beg St st; work even until piece measures 48" from beg, end with a WS row.

(RS) * K13, drop next st from needle, allowing it to unravel; repeat from * 3 times, knit to end—4 sts dropped.
(WS) BO all sts, working a large BO st across the dropped sts to keep edge from pulling in.
Unravel the dropped sts to CO edge.

FINISHING
Work as for Machine Knit version.

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 CROPPED JACKET AND TUBE TOP
designed by John Lachett

SIZES: Small (Medium, Large)

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS:
Jacket
Bust: 34 (36, 38)"
Length: 13 (14, 15)"

Tube Top
Bust: 32 (36, 40)", slightly stretched
Length: 17 (17 1/2, 18)", slightly stretched
Note: 1x1 rib at sides make piece very flexible; length will become
shorter the more the piece is stretched horizontally.

YARN
Caron International's Glimmer (85% acrylic, 15% polyester;
1.75 oz/50 g, 49 yds/45 m):
#0008 Apple, 8 ( 8, 9) balls for cropped jacket and tube top
trim (MC)

Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/172 g, 330

yds/304 m):
#9727 Black, 1 skein (CC)

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Tapestry needle (tn)
Crochet hook size US I/9 (5.5 mm) for trim

STITCHES USED
Stockinette stitch (St st)
1x1 rib (see below)
Seed stitch (see below)
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)

NOTES
1. Tube top is worked in 2 pieces and seamed at sides.
2. Jacket is worked in one piece, cuff to cuff, beg at left Sleeve.

MACHINE KNIT

KEY PLATES
USM/ISM KP#2 for Tube Top and KP#4 for Jacket, or appropriate tension setting to obtain gauge
Suitable for USM/ISM/Bond Classic or 6.5 to 9mm knitting machine
Note: For Jacket, if you find working with KP#4 on every ndl does not produce correct gauge, try KP#3.5 and EON.

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Latch hook

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, using USM/ISM KP#2 and CC, 18 sts and 28 R = 4"/10 cm;
using USM/ISM KP#4 and MC, 13 sts and 20 R = 4"/10cm

STITCHES
1x1 rib: K 10 R. Convert every other stitch, beg 2nd ndl from each side.

Seed stitch: K 1 R. Convert every other stitch; alternate converted sts EOR.

NEEDLES REQUIRED: 74 (86, 92) for Tube Top; 77 (83, 87) for Jacket
Note: To work Front and Neck Bands in one piece will require 93 (101, 107) needles; work in separate pieces if not enough ndls are available.

HELPFUL: For Tube Top, mark machine bed 12 (14, 16) ndls in from each side for 1x1 rib.

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TUBE TOP (make 2)

1. Using KP#2, closed CO Method and CC, CO 74 (84, 92) sts. COR RC=000.
2. K 10 R. Using latch tool, beg 2nd ndl from each side, convert 12 (14, 16) sts to 1x1 rib.
3. Repeat Step 2 to RC=122 (126, 130).
4. BO all sts in patt.

FINISHING
1. Sew side seams.
2. With RS facing, using crochet hook and MC, join yarn with a slip st at side seam; ch 1, work 1 row sc evenly around upper edge, end join
with a slip st to first st.
3. Fasten off.
Using tn, weave in all ends.

JACKET
Using KP#4, closed CO Method and MC, CO 61 (65, 69) sts. COR RC=000.

LEFT SLEEVE
1. K 1 R. Using latch tool, beg 2nd ndl from LHS, convert every other st for Seed st.
2. Repeat Step 2 to RC=008. Reset RC 000.
3. Work even to RC=070 (072, 076). COR.
4. Shape Underarms: (RS) Inc 1 st each side this row, then EOR 3 times—69 (73, 77) sts.
5. CO 4 (5, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows—77 (83, 87) sts. COR. Reset RC=000.

LEFT BACK and FRONT

1. K to RC=030 (034, 038). COR.
2. Dividing Row: Unthread and place COL.

LEFT FRONT, BACK NECK and RIGHT FRONT

1. Thread carriage with WY; remove 38 (41, 43) sts LHS to WY for left Front. 39 (42, 44) ndls in WP on RHS for Back.
2. Replace COR and thread with MY. Reset RC=000.
3. K to RC=024 (028, 030). COR.
4. Unthread and place COL. Thread carriage with WY.
5. At LHS, using WY, CO 38 (41, 43) sts. K 6 R. Break off. Place COR. Reset RC=000.
6. Joining Row: K 1 R across all sts. 77 (83, 87) sts.

RIGHT BACK and FRONT

1. K to RC=030 (034, 038). COR.

RIGHT SLEEVE
1. Shape Armholes: BO 4 (5, 5) sts at beg of next 2 rows—69 (73, 77) sts rem.
2. Dec 1 st each side EOR 4 times—61 (65, 69) sts rem. COR. Reset RC=000.
3. K to RC=062 (064, 068). COR.
4. K 1 R. Using latch tool, beg 2nd ndl from LHS, convert every other st for Seed st.
5. Repeat Step 4 to RC=070 (072, 076).
6. BO all sts loosely in patt.

FINISHING
Seed St Trim
1. Lower Back: Bring forward 85 (95, 105) ndls to HP. With WS facing, hang on as many sts from lower edge of Back. RC=000.
2. K 1 R. Using latch tool, beg 2nd ndl from LHS, convert every other st for Seed st.
3. Repeat Step 2 to RC=008.
4. BO all sts in patt.
5. Lower Left Front: Bring forward 29 (33, 37) ndls to HP. With WS facing, hang on as many sts from lower edge of Left Front. RC=000.
6. Repeat Step 2 to RC=008.
7. Lower Right Front: Work as for Lower Left Front.
8. Back Neck: Bring forward 25 (27, 31) ndls to HP. With WS facing, hang on as many sts from Back neck edge; CO 1 st each side for seam
st. 27 (29, 33) sts. RC=000.
9. Repeat Step 2 to RC=008.
10. Center Left Front Band: Bring forward 44 (47, 49) ndls to HP. With WS facing, beg at RHS with lower left Front corner, hang on 5 sts from
Seed st Border, 38 (41, 43) sts from WY, CO 1 seam st to LHS (neck edge). RC=000.
11. Repeat Step 2 to RC=008.
12. Center Right Front Band: Work as for Center Left Front Band, reversing placement of CO st.

Assembly
1. Using tn, seam Front and Back Trim at neck edge.
2. Fold Jacket with WS's facing, matching Lower Back and Lower Front edges.
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3. Using tn, sew Sleeve and side seams; weave in all ends.

HAND KNIT

NEEDLES
One pair size US 8 (5 mm), or size to obtain gauge for Tube Top
One pair size US 10 (6 mm), or size to obtain gauge for Jacket

GAUGE: In Stockinette stitch, using smaller needles and CC, 18 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10 cm;
using larger needles and MC, 12 sts and 21 rows = 4"/10 cm

1x1 rib (multiple of 2 sts +1; 1-row repeat)

Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1; repeat from * across.
Row: Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.
Repeat Row 2 for 1x1 rib.

Seed Stitch (multiple of 2 sts +1; 1-row repeat)

Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1; repeat from * across.
Row 2: Knit the purl sts and purl the knit sts as they face you.
Repeat Row 2 for Seed st.

TUBE TOP
Using smaller needles and CC, CO 73 (83, 91) sts.

Establish Pattern: (RS) Work 13 (15, 17) sts in 1x1 rib; work 47 (53, 57) center sts in St st, work
rem 13 (15, 17) sts in 1x1 rib. Work even as est until piece measures 17 1/2 (18, 18 1/2)" from beg,
end with a WS row.
BO all sts loosely in patt.

FINISHING
Work as for Machine Knit version.

JACKET
Using larger needles and MC, CO 57 (61, 63) sts.

LEFT SLEEVE
(RS) Begin Seed st; work even for 8 rows, end with a WS row.
Change to St st; work even until piece measures 14 (14 1/2, 15)" from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Underarm: (RS) Inc 1 st each side this row, then EOR 3 times—65 (69, 71) sts.
CO 8 (9, 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows—81 (87, 91) sts.

LEFT BACK and FRONT

Establish Pattern: Work 5 sts in Seed st, place a marker (pm), work Dec 1 st each side EOR 4 times—57 (61, 63) sts rem.
in St st across center 71 (77, 81) sts, pm; work rem 5 sts in Seed st.
Work even as est until Back measures 6 (6 3/4, 7 1/2)" from CO sts RIGHT SLEEVE
at underarm, end with a WS row. Work even until piece measures same as left Sleeve from last dec
row to beg of Seed St Edging [approx 12 1/2 (13, 13 1/2)", end with a
LEFT FRONT, BACK NECK and RIGHT FRONT WS row.
Dividing Row: (RS) Work 41 (44, 46) sts as est for Back; place rem Change to Seed st; work even for 8 rows.
40 (43, 45) sts on holder for left Front. BO all sts loosely in patt.
Working on Back sts only, work even as est until piece measures 5 (5
1/2, 6)" from Dividing Row, end with a WS row. FINISHING
Using Provisional CO method of choice, CO 40 (43, 45) sts. Front and Neck Band
With RS facing, beg at lower right Front, remove WY (Provisional
Joining Row: (RS) Cont in patt est, work across Back sts to neck CO); place sts on needle, ready to work a RS row. Join yarn, work 40
edge; pick up and knit 35 (38, 40) sts from Provisional CO, pm, work (43, 45) sts in Seed st; pick up and knit 15 (17, 19) sts across Back
last 5 sts in Seed st—81 (87, 91). neck; place 40 (43, 45) sts from left Front holder on needle, ready to
work a RS row; beg p1 (k1, k1), work in Seed st to end—95 (103,
RIGHT BACK and FRONT 109) sts. Note: Last 5 sts cont in Seed st as est. Work even in Seed
Cont in patt est, keeping 5 sts at each side in Seed st as for left Back st for 7 rows, working Back neck sts in Seed st.
and Front, work even until Back measures 6 (6 3/4, 7 1/2)" from BO all sts loosely in patt.
Joining Row, end with a WS row.
Assembly
Shape Underarm: (RS) BO 8 (9, 10) sts at beg of next 2 rows—65 Work as for Machine Knit version, Steps 2 and 3.
(69, 71) sts rem.
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