Space Heater
By: Rilana Riley-Munson
Photo credit: Model: Taelor Munson Photographer: Rilana Riley-Munson Level: Intermediate Sizes: Medium(Large, XL, 1X, 2X) Finished measurement: 36(40, 44, 48, 52) inches
Materials:
4(5, 5, 6, 7) skeins of Lion Brand Wool Ease ( $80\%$ acrylic, $20\%$ wool; 197 yards/85 grams) in your choice of color. Color shown is #403 mushroom.
Some color options to match your favorite Twilight wolf, in the pack:
(these are all Lion Brand Wool Ease colors) Sam - #153 black Jacob - #620 chestnut heather Leah - #151 grey heather Seth - #403 mushroom Embry - #152 oxford grey Quil - #129 cocoa Note: - any worsted weight yarn can be substituted for this project. - the vest is easily adapted for knitting in the round, up to the armholes. - The vest shown is a 36" chest size, as well as the “Seth version" in # 403 mushroombrown. US # 8 - straight needles and 16 inch circular needle, or a size needles that create the same gauge. A cable needle Two Stitch markers A tapestry needle Gauge: 20 sts and 20 rows $=$ approximately 4 inches in Stockinette stitch.
Inspiration:
I have this strange love for sweater vests. They're comfortable and very warm in the colder months of the Pacific Northwest. Wear over your favorite turtleneck, button up shirt or t-shirt to keep your core toasty warm. The wolves in the Twilight series have high body temperatures, hence the name "space heater." Wrap yourself in your favorite wolfy color. Row 1: P10, K12, P10 Row 2: K10, P12, K10 Row 3: P10, K12, P10 Row 4: K10, P12, K10 Row 5: P10, Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold to back, k3, k3 from cable needle, Slip next 3 sts to cable needle and hold to front, k3, k3 from cable needle, P10. Row 6: K10, P12, K10 Row 7: P10, K12, P10 Row 8: K10, P12, K10 Row 9: P10, K12, P10 Row 10: K10, P12, K10 Repeat rows 1-10 for the cable stitch. Back: Using yarn and straight needles, cast on 92(102, 112, 122, 132) stitches. Begin knitting in $_{2\times2}$ ribbing (K2, P2) for approximately 2 inches. Change to Stockinette stitch and work evenly until piece measures 13(13.5, 14, 15, 15.5) inches, or desired length. Armholes: BO 5(5, 5, 6, 6) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. BO 3(3, 3, 3, 3) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Dec 1 stitch at each end of needle (K1, SSK, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1) every right side row 3(5, 5, 6, 9) times total. There will be 70(76, 86, 92, 96) stitches remaining on needle. Work even in Stockinette stitch until the armholes measure 9(9.5, 10, 11.5, 12.5) inches from first armhole BO row. Shape Shoulders: BO 6(7, 8, 9, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. BO 6(7, 8, 8, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 4 rows. BO remaining 34(34, 38, 42, 42) stitches. Front: Using yarn and straight needles, cast on 92(102, 112, 122, 132) stitches. Begin knitting in $_{2\times2}$ ribbing (K2, P2) for approximately 2 inches. Next row is the cable set up row and counts as row 1 of the cable stitch pattern... Knit across 30(35, 40, 45, 50) stitches, place marker, P10, K12, P10, place marker, knit to end of row. All stitches between the markers will be knitted in the cable stitch pattern. The outside sections are knitted in Stockinette stitch. Work the front same as for back until the armholes measure 7(7.5, 8, 9.5, 10.5) inches. You will cease working the cables and can remove the two markers now. There will be 70(76, 86, 92, 96) stitches remaining on needle. With the RS facing, knit across 27(30, 33, 35, 37) stitches. Join a new skein of yarn and B0 center 16(16, 20, 20, 22) stitches. Work to the end of row. Each shoulder will have 27(30, 33, 35, 37) stitches. Working both shoulders at the same time with each skein of yarn: BO 3 stitches at neck edge 1(1, 1, 2, 2) times BO 2 stitches at neck edge 1(1, 1, 1, 1) time. Dec 1 stitch at neck edge on every row 3(3, 3, 2, 2) times. There will be 19(22, 25, 26, 27) stitches remaining on needle for each shoulder section. Work evenly until armholes measure the same as the front piece,if necessary. Shape Shoulders: BO 6(7, 8, 9, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows of each shoulder. BO 6(7, 8, 8, 9) stitches at the beginning of the next 4 shoulder edge rows. BO remaining 18(18, 18, 22, 20) stitches in each shoulder section.
Finishing:
With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew shoulder seams together. Sew the side seams together as well. At the neckline and also for the armholes: At the left, back corner of the neck and $\propto\star_{\sf R S}$ facing, take your yarn and circular needle and pick up and knit approximately 3 stitches for ever 4 rows and 1 stitch for each BO around the neckline. Make sure the stitch count is divisible by 4. Join in the round and place marker to indicate the beginning of the round. Knit in K2, P2 for approximately 1.5 for the neckline and 1 inch for each of the armholes. BO all stitches loosely in $_{2\times2}$ ribbed pattern. Repeat the above section from \*\* for each armhole as well. Sew in any yarn ends and block the vest if desired.
Author Information:
Copyright 2008 Rilana Riley-Munson Contact: rilana@gmail.com
