Sample Garment: Model is 1.80/5'11" and is wearing a (lengthened) M. Finished Measurements: 78, 86(91, 96, 101, 106, 111, 117)cm/32 (34, 36, 38,40, 42, 46") bust, with noease. Sizes: XXS, XS(, S, M, L, XL, XXL, 1X) 78 (86,(91, 96, 101, 106, 111, 117) cm 32, 34( 36,38,40,42,44,46") bust circumference. Yarn: Lana Grossa Silk Hair ( alternatives: Kidsilk Haze, Habu Mohair, Artyarns Silk Mohair, Posh Yarn Miranda 2-ply) 600(650,750,850,950,1100,1200,1300)yards Gauge: 18 st and 28 rows in stockinette (size needled up or down until gauge is achieved) Needles: 4 mm 29 or 32-inch circular needles; I use Addi Turbos. Notions: 4 stitch markers, yarn needle, waste yarn, crochet hook 4 mm
MOUSE-STAIRS TOP
by boknits design The name of this easy to wear top was inspired by the Dutch "muizetrappetje", a concertina kindergarten technique most of you learned long ago... A geometric waterfall of simple folds runs down this simple vintage-inspired top. In red, perfect for your mother-in-law's Christmas dinner. In a more subdued color, great for the office. The scoop neckline is embellished with geometric filet crochet, to complement the waterfall ruffle down the front. Design notes: A knit in the round, bottom up garment The 3/4 length sleeves are set in and the mid-front ruffle is knit on separately. Abbreviations BO bind off co cast on K knit K2tog knit 2 together P purl PM place marker RS right side (outside) of garment SKP slip, knit, passover: decrease one stitch by slipping 1 stitches, knit next, pass over slipped stitch SSP: like SKP only replace knit with purl WS wrong side (inside) of garment SDLL (Standard decrease, left leaning): 3 stitches before M, ssk, kl, slip marker SDRL (Standard decrease, right leaning): slip marker, k 1, k2tog M1R Pick up bridge of yarn to the right of stitch, twist and knit new stitch through that loop M1L Pick up bridge of yarn to the left of stitch, twist and knit new stitch through that loop
Tips and tricks
Right and left leaning decreases; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpbLmgwHFA&feature=related Body: CO: I use the longtail cast-on. If you're unsure of your gauge or ability to customize a pattern, use a provisional cast-on so you can lengthen it later. With circular needle 4 mm or size you need to get gauge, CO loosely 76, 78(80,82,84,86,88,90) stitches, place marker(side), CO 76, 78(80,82,84,86, 88, 90), place marker ( side). Knit in stockinette for 10 cm/4". Waist decreases: SDLL, SDRL, SDLL, SDRL Decrease 1x per 6 rows, 6 times At 27 cm/10.5" or 78 rows: start increasing: 6 times every 6 rows, mirroring the decrease. At 41 cm/16" or 112 rows, divide body at markers. Knit to first waist marker, put rest of stitches on stitchholders or another circular needle. Back: Start armhole: 1x 3, 2x2, 3x1 Knit to 160 rows or 18 cm/7" armhole height. Cast off middle 20(22,24,26,27,28,28,28)stitches, 1x2, 1x1 at neck. At the same time for the neck: 2x6, 1x 5. Front: Identical to back until armhole measures 5 cm(2"). Cast off middle 16, 17(17,18,18,19,19,20)1x3, 1x2, 3x 1, continue as back. Sleeves: CO 40(42,44,47,51,54,54,54) stitches. Connect the set-up row, careful not to twist the stitches. Continue with magic loop, short length circular needle or dpns. Knit sleeves in desired length, increasing 2 stitches every 6 rows 5(5,5,5,5,5,5,6,7) times at stitch marker, ending up with 48(50,52,55,58,61,66,73)stitches. Decrease 1x3(3,3,3,3,3,5,6), 1x2, 2x1 stitch every 2 rows. Decrease 1 stitch at both ends every 4 rows until sleeve cap is 15cm/6" long. Cast of 1x2(2,2,2,2,2,3,4), 1x3(3,3,3,3,3,3,4,4) and 1x7 at both ends. Finish: Sew shoulder seams with mattress stitch. Close arm seams if you knit them flat, then sew in arms. Ruffle: Mark center of neck with marker or thread. Mark the center of the whole front with waste or baste yarn. Mark every 5cm/2 inches. That's where the ruffles will be knit on. Cast on 6 st on either side of marker, 1 in the middle, total 13 stitches. Knit 10 cm/4" for the first ruffle. \*In the next row, fold the ruffle back and knit onto(but below) the first ruffle mark. Pick up a stitch from the front (6 stitches from the center mark) and knit through both front stitch and stitch on needle. Knit for 15 cm/6".\* Repeat between \* \* until you've knit the whole front ruffle. Cast off right after knitting the double front/needle
Weave in loose ends. Soak, block lightly if you wish, and enjoy! Crochet neck embellishment(Note: crochet terms are US(UK): Attach yarn to neck, starting at shoulder, going towards back. Ch 6, \*triple crochet(double treble), ch 3, skip approximately enough space to match the ch 3,\* repeat until you reach the starting chains, slipstitch in 4th ch. BO.
a = neck width = 23 cm//9 1/2" b = height from neck to hem = 60cm/24" c = bottom width = 45 cm/17 3%" d = length to armscye = 41cm/16 1/2" e = sleeve length =35 cm/14" f = sleeve circumference at hem 30 cm/12" g = hem to waist = 23cm/9 1/2" i = distance from armscye to front neck = 5cm/2" j = armscye height = 18 cm/7 1%4" h = width at armpit = 44 cm/17 1/2"
