legant Mohair Lace Pullover Designed by Jennifer Tepper Heverly For Spirit Trail Fiberworks
This mohair lace pullover is a quick and easy lace project which can be worn over a turtleneck, tee shirt or tank top. A good first lace project for the adventurous beginning knitter, this tunic also appeals to more experienced knitters with its elegance and versatility.
Sized For S/ M (L/X) - Loose Fitting Finished Measurements: Tools and Notions: US Size 9 Circular Needle (at least 32" cord) Bust - 47 (56) inches Length - 21 (23) inches Materials: 700 yards mohair yarn "Arachne'" (76% mohair, 13% wool, 11% nylon) Hand-dyed yarns will have slight shade and color variations. As with all hand-dyed yarns, it is recommended that you knit with two balls at once, changing every second row (or three balls, changing every row). This will avoid the possibility of creating bands of color by using one ball at a time exclusively, and will create a more uniform garment. P.O. Box 197,Sperryville, Virginia 22740-0197 \~ Tel: 703-309-3199 www.spirit-trail.net \~ email: info@spirit-trail.net Copyright 2004-2009 \~ Spirit Trail Fiberworks
Elegant Mohair Lace Pullover
Abbreviations
K1 = Knit 1 K2tog = knit two together PSSO = pass the slipped stitch over ST ST = stockinette stitch
Pattern (4 basic rows)
Row 1: \*K1, wind yarn around needle three times\*, repeat \* to end, ending with a K stitch Row 2: Knit to end, dropping extra loops. Gently pull down on knitting to evenly elongate the loops. Row 3: K2tog, \*K 3 stitches into one (K1, leave on left needle, yarn forward, K1 into stitch on left needle), slip 1, K2tog, PSSO\*. Repeat \* to last three stitches, K 3 stitches into next stitch, slip 1, K1, PSSO. Row 4: Knit
Instructions
Body
With a Size 9 circular needle, cast on 128 (160) stitches and join, being careful not to twist the stitches on the needle. Knit 2 inches in K1 P1 ribbing. Knit in the round for 7 (8) pattern rounds. Split for front and back [64 (8o) stitches on each side]. Put one side on stitch holders.
Arm Hold Shaping
While continuing in pattern: Bind off 2 stitches at the beginning of the next two rows, then decrease one stitch at the beginning of the next 8 rows (52 (68) stitches total). Continue in pattern, but with two stitches on each end in ST ST. Continue in pattern until 13 (15) pattern rounds have been completed. Knit 17 (22) stitches, bind off 18 (24) stitches, knit 17 (22) stitches
Shoulder / Neck Shaping
Row1: On shoulder edge, cast off 3 (4) stitches, knit to last 3 stitches (neck edge) K2tog, K1 Row 2: Knit Row 3: Cast off 3 (4) stitches, knit to last 3 stitches, K2tog, K1 Row 4: Knit Repeat 3rd and 4th rows 2 more times. Cast off remaining 5 (7) stitches. Pick up stitches on holder and knit second side to match first.
Elegant Mohair Lace Pullover
Sleeves
Using Size 9 needles, cast on 29 (33) stitches. Knit 2 inches in K1, P1 ribbing. On next row, increase 12 (16) stitches evenly across sleeve [41 (49) stitches]. Working in pattern, increase 2 stitches on each side of every 4th row until there are (73) 81 stitches on the needle. Continue in pattern with no more increases until 8th (1oth) pattern round has been completed, or sleeve is the desired length. Continue in pattern, decreasing as follows: Bind off 6 stitches at the beginning of the next 10 rows. Bind off 4 (7) stitches at the beginning of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 5 (7) stitches. Repeat for second sleeve.
Finishing
Join shoulder seams. Sew sleeve seams. Set sleeve in to shoulder and sew seam.
Care Instructions
Mohair is hair from the angora goat. I recommend washing in gentle hair shampoo, adding a small drop of hair conditioner to the final rinse. Do not agitate when washing. Gently squeeze and spin dry in the washing machine (making sure that no water sprays on it). Or, roll up in towels and step on it to get as much water out as possible. Reshape and lay flat to dry. Copyright 2004-2009, Spirit Trail Fiberworks. This pattern may not be copied in whole or in part without the prior written consent of Spirit Trail Fiberworks. This pattern is for personal use only and may not be used for sale of knitted sweaters or any other commercial purpose. Jennifer Heverly owns Spirit Trail Fiberworks, a company specializing in one-of-a-kind handpainted yarns, and luxury and rare breed spinning fibers. Her company has allowed her to join her love of color, fiber and artistic expression into a vocation that is also an avocation. She knits and spins in Rappahannock County, Virginia, in a handmade house in the woods with her husband, children, and numerous pets. You can visit her at her blog, http://thespirittrail.blogspot.com.
