Blanca
by Ruth Garcia-Alcantud
SIZES Finished Bust Circumference: 31 (35.25, 38.5, 43, 46.25, 50.5, 54, 58.25)" with 1.25" overlapping front bands Length: 23 (23.5, 24, 25, 25.25, 26.25, 27.25 27.25)" Sweater shown measures 35.25".
MATERIALS
Manos del Uruguay SILK BLEND (7O% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk; approx 50g/150 yds), 8 (9, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15) sk of MC, I (I, I, I, 1,2,2,2) sk of CC Shown in MC #3014 Natural; CC #3210 Tahiti. US 6/4mm 29" circular and set of 4 or 5 double pointed, or size needed to obtain gauge. ABBREVIATIONS beg: begin(ning) BO: bind off CO: cast on CC: contrast color dec: decrease dpn(s): double pointed needle(s) inc: increase k: knit k2tog: knit 2 stitches together m: marker m I: insert left needle under horizontal trand between stitch just worked and next stitch from the front to the back, knit through the back loop MC: main color ndl(s): needle(s) RS: right side p: purl pm: place marker sl: slip ssk: slip 2 stitches, I at a time, knitwise to the right needle Return stitches to the left needle in turned position then knit them together through the back loops st(s): stitch(es) WS: wrong side wyib: with yarn in back wyif: with yarn in front stitch holders or waste yarn stitch markers removable stitch markers (optional for buttonholes) tapestry needle GAUGE 24 sts and 35 rows = 4" in Stockinette stitch. 23 sts and 40 rows = 4" in Slipped stitch pattern. NOTES Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of sts. Do not join; work back and forth in rows.
All efforts were made to make this pattern error-free. For questions or support, please email info@fairmountfibers.com Fairmount Fibers Ltd. 2015 Not to be reproduced or re-knit for profit STITCH GUIDE Garter Stitch - in the rnd Rnd I: Knit. Rnd 2: Purl. Repeat Rnds I and 2 for pattern. Garter Stitch - flat Knit all sts, every row. Slipped Stitch Pattern - in the rnd (multiple of 2 sts) (also, see chart) Rnd I:WVith CC, \*kl, sll purlwise wyif; repeat from \*. Rnd 2:With CC, knit. Rnd 3: VWith MC, \*sll purlwise wyif, kl; repeat from \*. Rnds 4, 5 and 6: With MC, knit. Repeat Rnds I-6 for pattern. Slipped Stitch Pattern - flat (multiple of 2 sts) (also, see chart) Row I (RS):WVith CC, kl, \*kI, sll purlwise wyif; repeat from \* to last st, kI. Row 2 (WS): With CC, purl. Row 3: VVith MC, kl, \*sll purlwise wyif, kl; repeat from \* to last st, kI.
SLIPPED STITCH CHART (flat)
SLIPPED STITCH CHART (in the rnd)
with MC knit on RS, purl on WS with CC, knit on RS, purl on WS sl I purlwise wyif pattern repeat Row 4: With MC, purl. Row 5:With MC, knit. Row 6: With MC, purl. Repeat Rows I-6 for pattern. Stockinette Stitch - in the rnd Knit all sts, every rnd. Stockinette Stitch - flat Row I (RS): Knit. Row 2 (WS): Purl. Repeat Rows I- 2 for pattern. Knit row—-Wyib, slip next stitch purlwise onto right needle, bring yarn to front of work, return slipped stitch to left needle, bring yarn to back of work, then turn work. Purl row—Wyif slip next stitch purlwise onto right needle, bring yarn to back of work, return slipped stitch to left needle, bring yarn to front of work, then turn work.
Hide wraps
Knit row—-Pick up the wrap from the front with the right needle and knit together with the stitch it wraps. Purl row—-Pick up the wrap through back of loop with right needle and purl together with the stitch it wraps.
Kitchener Stitch
Step I: Bring threaded tapestry needle through first stitch on front needle as if to purl and leave stitch on needle. Step 2: Bring threaded tapestry needle through first stitch on back needle as ifto knit and leave stitch on needle. Step 3: Bring threaded tapestry needle through first stitch on front needle as if to knit and slip this stitch off needle, then bring tapestry needle through next stitch on front needle as if to purl and leave stitch on needle. Step 4: Bring threaded tapestry needle through first stitch on back needle as if to purl and slip this stitch off needle, then bring tapestry needle through next stitch on back needle as if to knit and leave stitch on needle. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no stitches remain on needles. INSTRUCTIONS SLEEVES CO 58 (60, 64, 72, 80, 90, 100, 108) sts. Distribute sts evenly over 3 or 4 dpns. Pm for beg of rnd. Join to work in the rnd being careful not to twist. Work in Garter st in the rnd for 6 rnds. Knit 2 rnds. Join CC and work Rnds I-6 of Slipped Stitch Pattern in the rnd 3 times. Break CC. Work in St st with MC only until piece measures 6" from beg. ShapeSleeve Inc Rnd: K2, mI, knit to last 2 sts, ml, k2. [2 sts increased] Knit 19 (19, 15, 15,9, 15, 15, 15) rnds. Repeat the last 20 (20, 16, 16, 10, 16, 16, 16) rnds 2 (3,4, 4, 6,5,4, 3) more times. [64 (68, 74, 82, 94, 102, 110, 116) sts] Continue working in St st until piece measures 18.5 (18.5, 19, 19, 19.5, 19.5, 20, 20)" from beg. Place 3 (3, 4,4,4, 5, 5,5) sts at either end of the rnd on a st holder or waste yarn for underarm. [58 (62, 66, 74, 86, 92, 100, 106) sts remain] Place remaining sts onto separate st holder or waste yarn. Make a second sleeve the same as the first. BODY With circular ndl, CO 202 (224, 248, 270, 294, 316, 340, 362) sts. Do not join. Work back and forth in rows. Work 7 rows in Garter st flat, ending after a RS row. Purl I WSrow. Join CC.Work Rows I-6 of Slipped Stitch Pattern flat 3 times. Break CC. Work in St st until piece measures 7.25" from beg, ending after a RS row. Next Row (WVS): P49 (55, 60, 67, 72, 78, 83, 90) sts for left front, pm, p104 (114, 128, 136, 150, 160, 174, 182) sts for back, pm, p49 (55, 60, 67,72, 78, 83, 90) sts for right front.
All efforts were made to make this pattern error-free. For questions or support, please email info@fairmountfibers.com @ Fairmount Fibers Ltd. 2015 Not to be reproduced or re-knit for profit ShapeSides Dec Row (RS): \*Knit to 4 sts before m, k2tog, k2, sl m, k2, ssk; repeat from \* once more, knit to end. [4 sts decreased] Work 9 (lI, 9, II, 9, II, 9, I1) rows even in St st. Repeat the last 10 (12, 10, 12, 10, 12, 10, 12) rows 5 (4, 5,4, 5,4, 5,4) more times. [178 (204, 224, 250, 270, 296, 316, 342) sts; 43 (50, 54, 62, 66,73,77, 85) sts each fron and 92 (104, 116, 126, 138, 150, 162, 172) sts for back] Continue working even in St st until piece measures 16.5 (16.5, 16.5, 17, 17, 17.5, 17.5, 17.5)" from beg, ending after a WS row.
YOKE
Joining Row (RS): K40 (47, 50, 58, 62, 68, 72, 80) right front sts from body, place next 6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts onto st holder or waste yarn, removing m, pm, return 58 (62, 66, 74, 86, 92, 100, 106) held sts from I sleeve to dpns and knit across, pm and k86 (98, 108, 118, 130, 140, 152, 162) back sts from body, place next 6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts onto st holder or waste yarn, removing m, pm, return 58 (62, 66,74, 86, 92, 100, 106) held sts from second sleeve to dpns and knit across, pm, k40 (47, 50, 58, 62, 68, 72, 80) left front sts from body. [282 (316, 340, 382, 426, 460, 496, 534) sts] Work 3 rows even in St st. Shape Raglan Dec Row (RS): \*Knit to 2 sts before m, ssk, sl m, k2tog, rep from \* 3 more times, knit to end. [8 sts decreased] Purl I WS row. Repeat the last 2 rows 3 more times. [250 (284, 308, 350) 394, 428, 464, 502) sts remain; 36 (43, 46, 54, 58, 64, 68, 76) sts each front, 50 (54, 58, 66, 78, 84, 92, 98) sts each sleeve and 78 (90, 100, 110, 122, 132, 144, 154) sts for back] Short Row I (RS): Knit to left front m, sl m, k5, w&t. Short Row 2 (WS): Purl to right front m, sl m, p5, w&t Short Row 3 (RS): Knit to 10 sts before last wrapped st, W&t. Short Row 4 (WS): P to I0 sts before last wrapped st, W&t Rep the last 2 rows 3 (3, 3, 3,4, 4, 4, 4) more times. Next Row (RS): Knit to end, picking up each wrap and working it with its st as you come to them. Next Row (WS): Purl to end, picking up each wrap and working it with its st as you come to them. Remove markers. Work 0 (4, 4, 2, 0, 0, 2, 4) rows even in St st. Join CC and work Rows I-6 of Slipped Stitch Pattern I (l,2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) times, then work Rows I-4 once more. Dec Row I (RS): WVith MC, kI (2,2, 3, I, 0, 1,2) sts, \*k3, k2tog, k3 (3, 3, 3, 2, 2, 2, 2); repeat from \* to last I (2, 2, 3, 1,1, 1,3) sts, knit t0 end. [219 (249,270, 307, 338, 367, 398, 431) sts remain] Purl I WS row. Work Rows I-6 of Slipped Stitch Pattern I (l, I,2, 2, 2, 2, 2) times, then work Rows I-4 once more. Dec Row 2: VVith MC, kl (2, 2, 3, I, 0, I, 2), \*kI, k2tog, k4 (4,4,4,3,3, 3, 3); repeat from \* to last I (2,2,3, 1, 1, 1, 3) sts, knit to end. [188 (214, 232, 264, 282, 306, 332, 360) sts remain] Purl I WS row. Work Rows I-6 of Slipped Stitch Pattern I (l, I, I,2, 2, 2, 2) times, then work Rows I-4 once more. Dec Row 3: VVith MC, k2 (2, 1,2, 1, 0, 2, 2), \*k3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3,2, 2), k2tog; repeat from \* to last I (2, 1,2, 1, 1,2, 2) sts knit to end. [151 (172, 186, 212, 226, 245, 250,271) sts remain] Purl I WS row. Sizes - (-, -,-,-,-, 54, 58.25)" only: Work Rows I-6 of Slipped Stitch Pattern. All Sizes: Work Rows I-4 of Slipped Stitch Pattern. Break CC Dec Row 4 (RS): WVith MC, k2 (3, 2, I,2, 0, 2, 1), \*k2, k2tog; repeat from \* to last 5 (5, 4, 3, 4, 1,4, 2) sts, knit to end.[115 (131, 141, 160, 171, 184, 189,204) sts remain] Work 6 rows even in Garter st. BO purlwise.
FINISHING
Return 6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts from one underarm and 6 (6, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) sts from one sleeve to dpns and graft them together using the Kitchener stitch. Repeat for second underarm. Block piece to finished measurements. With RS facing and circular ndl, beg at right front bottom edge, pick up and knit approx 2 sts for every 3 rows along the right front (Note: The final count is not crucial, ensure there are no gaps and no ruching/flaring.) Work in Garter st for I4 rows, ending after a RS row. BO purlwise. (Note: If buttonholes are desired on right front, when working the 6th row, place the correct number evenly distributed, create buttonholes by BO 3 sts on this row and CO 3 on the 7th row to close the hole.) With RS facing and circular ndl, beg at lower edge of left front neck, continue same as for right front band. Weave in all ends. Block again if desired.
