AC-1 Variability
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AC-1 Variability
Supplies:
1 ball of Lang Yarns Sol Degrade. Shown in color 62 (pinks/browns) and 46 (plum/ charcoal/ cream) US 9or 10circular needlesandUs 9or10 DPNs Tapestry needle Locking stitch markers Gauge: 4- 4.5 sts = 1" in stockinette stitch (gauge is not crucial)
NECKLACE & CUFF- all versions Beginning Base
| Abbreviations: | |
| co-caston | sts-stitches |
| k - knit | pm- place marker |
| p-purl | bo- bind off |
| ssk- slip, slip, knit | m1- make one |
| k2tog- knit 2 together | |
CO sts using provisional method on circular needle. Work in stockinette stitch until piece is 5 " for necklace or 2.5" for cuff(or desired length), ending after a purl row.
ICords
Follow instructions for a variation described below. Or make up your own variation!
Ending Base
In the order that you worked them, place live stitches from I cords back onto a dpn or circular. with RS facing, reattach yarn and k across row knitting in ends as you go. Work in stockinette stitch for 1" or until base fits across back of neck for necklace and under wrist for cuff. Leave sts on needle. Remove scrap yarn from provisional cast on edge and place sts on a spare needle. Graft the 2 sets of sts together using Kitchener method or 3 needle BO. Weave in the I cord ends. Seam the 2 sides together using mattress stitch. Weave in remaining ends.
Variation 1: Graduated Cords- CO 24 sts
Row l: kl, ml, k2, ml, kl. Leave remaining 20 sts on circular needle. Using 6 sts from row 1 and dpns, work an I cord Untilit measures 16" in length. Next row: kl, ssk, k2, k2tog, kl. Put sts on a st marker and cut yarn, leaving a generous 6" tail for weaving in. Join yarn to next stitches on circular needle. Repeat row 1. Leave remaining sts on circular needle. Using 6 sts from row 1 and dpns, work an I cord until it measures 18" in length. Next row: kl, ssk, k2, k2tog, kl. Put sts on a st marker and cut yarn, leaving a generous 6" tail for weaving in. Continue in this fashion with remaining sts on circular needle, making each I cord 2" longer than the previous I cord. You will finish with 6 total I cords.
AC-1 Variability
Follow ending base directions above to complete.
Variation 2: Twisted- CO 24 sts
Using first 3 sts on needle, work 22" of I cord with 2 dpns, while leaving the last 21 sts on the circular needle. Put those 3 sts on a locking st marker. Cut yarn leaving a generous 6" tail for weaving in. Work the next 7I cords the same way but making them the following lengths: cord 2- 24', cord 3-26", cord 4 & 5-28", cord 6-26", cord 7- 24", and cord 8- 22". Fold stockinette portion in half lengthwise. Twist cords together evenly in the following order: 4 & 5, 3 & 6, 2 & 7, 1 & 8. You will have 4 twisted I cords. Follow ending base directions above to complete.
CUFF Variation 1-Woven I Cords- CO 15 sts
Row 1: k3. Leave remaining 12 sts on circular needle. Using 3 sts from row 1 and dpns, work I cord until it measures 6" in length. Put sts on a removable stitch marker and cut yarn, leaving a generous 6" tail for weaving in. Join yarn to next stitches on circular needle. Repeat row 1 and instructions for I cord. Repeat until 4I cords have been worked and 3 sts remain on circular needle. Work I cord on last 3 sts until it measures 36" in length. Put sts on a removable stitch but do not cut yarn. Place cuff on flat surface. Lay short I cords horizontally and lay long I cord vertically. Weave long I cord through shorter cords by taking it over one cord and under the next. Do this until ends of both horizontal cords and vertical cord are reached. Follow ending base directions above to complete.
Variation 2- Knots- CO 18 sts
Using first 3 sts on needle, work 5-6" of I cord with 2 dpns, while leaving the last 15 sts on the circular needle. Put those 3 sts on a locking st marker. Cut yarn leaving a generous 6" tail for weaving in. Work cords 2-6 the same way. Fold base portion in half. Join cords 3 & 4 by tying a knot in the center of both of them together. Do the same with cords 2 & 5 and 1 & 6, making sure the knots line up with each other. Follow ending base instructions above to complete.
