Berroco Soufflé Knitting Patterns Collection for Fall/Winter 2011 with Various Designs and Sizes

Berroco Soufflé

49% Acrylic, 34% Wool, 17% Baby Alpaca 1.75oz/50g; 54yds/49m 2 sts = 1" on #17(US) / 12.75 mm 2 sc = 1" on #15-P(US) / 10 mm Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry.

Airy but warm, Souffes woolly chainette constructionworksup quickly into cozy sweaters and accessores.The captivating range of self-striping colorways gives even the simplest projects instant appeal.

5 mellie knit in Soufflée

6 brutto knit in Soufflé

7 raffaella knit in Soufflée 8 |lundholt (hat) knit in

#310 Berroco Soufflé

1STEDITION Terms and Abbreviations are located at www.berroco.com We recommend using yarns called for in ourinstructions.Pleasecheck www.berroco.com forpattern corrections. Every effort has been made to ensure that directionscontained inthisbookare accurate and complete,howevererrors dooccur.Wecannotbe responsibleforvariance of individual knitters,human or typographical errors.

1. jacobellis

Skill level: Easy Shown in size Small

SIZES

Directions are for women's size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust - 32(36-40-44-48-52)" Length - 20(20-21-21/-22/2-23)"

MATERIALS

8(10-11-12-14-16)BallsBERROCOSOUFFLE(50 grs),#9326Zermatt Straight knitting needles, sizes 15 (10.00 mm) and 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 16" Length circular knitting needles, sizes 17 (12.75 mm) and 19 (15.00 mm) 1Stmarker

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rows = 4"in St st on size 17(12.75 mm)needles TO SAVETIME, TAKETIMETO CHECK GAUGE

BACK

With smaller straight needles, cast on 41(45- 51-55-61-65) sts. Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K1, \* p1, k1, rep from \* across. Row 2: P1, \* k1, pl, rep from \* across. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 2"from beg, end on RS. Change to larger straight needles and p the next row, dec 9(9-11-11-13-13) sts across -32(36-40-44-48-52) sts.Work even in St st until piece measures 11(11-11/2-11/2-12- 12)" from beg, end on Ws. Shape Armholes: Bind off 2(2-3-3-4-4) sts at beg of the next 2 rows - 28(32-34-38-40-44) sts. Dec 1 st each side EVERY row 2(3-3-4-4- 5) times -24(26-28-30-32-34) sts. Work even until armholes measure 8(8-8/2-9-9/2-10)", end onws. Shape Shoulders: Bind off 3(4-4-5-5-6) sts at beg of the next 2 rows, then 3(3-4-4-5-5) sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 12 stsforback neck.

FRONT

Work same as back until armholes measure 4(4-4/-5-51/z-6)", end on WS - 24(26-28-30-32- 34) sts. Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): K8(9-10-11- 12-13), join another hank of yarn and bind off center 8 sts, k to end. Working both sides at once, dec 1 st at each neck edge every RS row twice -6(7-8-9-10-11) sts each side. Work even until armholes measure 8(8-8/2-9-91/2-10)" end on WS. Bind off 3(4-4-5-5-6) sts at each armhole edge once, then 3(3-4-4-5-5) sts once forshoulders.

SLEEVES

With smaller straight needles, cast on 25(25- 27-27-29-29) sts. Work even in ribbing same as back for 312", end on RS. Change to larger straight needles and p the next row, dec 5(5-6- 6-7-7) sts across -20(20-21-21-22-22) sts. Work in St st, inc 1 st each side every 63/4(4/2-41/2-31/4- 23/4-21/4)" 2(3-3-4-5-6) times - 24(26-27-29-32- 34) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 18" from beg, end on Ws. Shape Cap: Bind off 2(2-3-3-4-4) sts at beg of the next 2 rows - 20(22-21-23-24-26) sts. Dec 1 st each side every 4th row 0(0-1-1-1-1) time, then every RS row 5(6-3-4-4-5) times, end on WS - 10(10-13-13-14-14) sts. Bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 2 rows. Bind off remaining 6(6- 9-9-10-10) sts.

FINISHING

Sew shoulder seams.

Cowl Neck: With RS facing, using smaller circular needle, beg at left shoulder seam, pick up and k12 sts along left front neck edge, 8 sts across front neck edge, 12 sts along right front neck edge, then 12 sts across back neck edge - 44 sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in Reverse St st for 4" Change to larger circular needle and work even until piece measures 10y2" from beg. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 1%2". Bind off loosely in ribbing. Sew in sleeves. Sew side and sleeve seams.

2. francon

Skill level: Easy One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 36"around x 17" high

MATERIALS

4 Balls BERROCO SOUFFLE (50 grs), #9326 Zermatt Straight knitting needles, size 17 (12.75 mm) ORSIZETO OBTAIN GAUGE

GAUGE

COWL

With straight needles, cast on 34 sts. Work even inSt st for36",end onWs.Bind off.

FINISHING

Sew cast-on edge and bound-off edge together.

3. gillings

Skill level: Intermediate Shown in size Small

SIZES

Directions are for women's size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust - 40(44-48-52-56-60)" Length - 24(24-25-2512-261/2-27)" Note: This garment was designed with an oversized fit. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

MATERIALS

10(11-13-14-15-17) Balls BERROCO SOUFFLE (50 grs),#9308Grindelwald Straight knitting needles, sizes 13 (9.00 mm) and 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 16" Length circular knitting needle, size 13 (9.00mm) Zipper to fit left front shoulder opening

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rows = 4"in St st on larger needles TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

BACK

With smaller straight needles, cast on 46(50- 54-58-62-66) sts. Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K2, \* p2, k2, rep from \* across. Row 2: P2, \* k2, p2, rep from \* across. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 3"from beg, end on Rs. Change to larger needles and p the next row, dec 6 sts across - 40(44-48-52-56-60) sts, Work even in St st until piece measures 15(15-15/2-151/2-16-16)"from beg, end on Ws. Shape Raglan Armholes: Bind off 2(3-3-4-4- 4) sts at beg of the next 2 rows - 36(38-42-44- 48-52) sts. For sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X ONLY: Dec Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) twice, k3 tog, k to last 7 sts, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, (p1, k1) twice - 34(38-40-44-48) sts. Next Row and all wS rows: (P1, k1) twice, p to last 4 sts, (k1, p1) twice. Rep these 2 rows 0(1-1-3-4) times more, end on Ws - 34(34-36- 32-32)sts For ALL sizes: Dec Row 2 (RS): (K1, p1) twice, k2 tog, kto last 6 sts, SSK, (p1, k1) twice - 34(32- 32-34-30-30) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 10(9-9-10-8-8) times more, end on Ws - 14 sts. Bind off for back neck.

FRONT

Work same as back until piece measures 15(15- 151/-1512-16-16)" from beg, end on Ws - 40(44- 48-52-56-60)sts. Shape Raglan Armholes: Bind off 2(3-3-4-4- 4) sts at beg of the next 2 rows - 36(38-42-44- 48-52) sts. Dec Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) twice, k3 tog, kto last 7 sts, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, (p1, k1) twice - 32(34- 38-40-44-48) sts. Next Row and all wS rows: (P1, k1) twice, p to last 4 sts, (k1, p1) twice. Rep these 2 rows 0(1-2-2-4-5) times more,end on Ws -32(30-30- 32-28-28)sts. Dec Row 2 (RS): (K1, p1) twice, k2 tog, k to last 6 sts, SSK, (p1, k1) twice - 30(28-28-30- 26-26) sts. Rep this dec every RS row 8(7-7- 8-6-6) times more. AT THE SAME TIME, when armholes measure approximately 6(6-6/2-7- 7/2-8)"and 20 sts remain on needle, end on Ws. Mark center 8 sts on last row. Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): Continuing to work armhole decs, work to marker, join another ball of yarn and bind off center 8 sts, work to end. Working both sides at once, complete armhole decs.AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at each neck edge EVERY row twice. Fastenofflaststeachside.

LEFT SLEEVE

With smaller straight needles, cast on 22(22- 22-26-26-26) sts. Work in ribbing same as back for 6", end on Rs. Change to larger needles and p the next row, dec 2(2-2-4-4-4) sts across - 20(20-20-22-22-22) sts. Work in St st, inc 1 st each side every 51/2(31/2-23/4-23/4-2-13/4) 2(3-4-4- 5-6) times-24(26-28-30-32-34) sts.Workeven until sleeve measures 18"from beg, end on Ws. Note: Due to the shaping of the cap (see schematic), decs are worked at different intervals at each edge. You must keep track of each edge separately. Please read through this entire section before starting to knit. Shape Raglan Cap: Bind off 2(3-3-4-4-4) sts at beg of the next 2 rows - 20(20-22-22-24-26) sts. Row 1 (RS): (K1, p1) twice, k to last 4 sts, (p1, k1)twice. Row 2 and all wS rows: (P1, k1) twice, p to last 4 sts, (k1, p1) twice. Row 3 (Dec Row): (K1, p1) twice, k2 tog, k to last 6 sts, SSK, (p1, k1) twice. Row 4: Rep Row 2. Working decs in this

manner (k2tog at beg and SSK atend of rows), dec 1 st at beg of RS rows every 4th row 4(4-4-5- 4-4) times more, then every RS row 1(1-2-1-3-4) times. AT THE SAME TIME, dec 1 st at end of RS rows every 4th row 3(3-3-4-3-3) times more, then every RS row 2(2-3-2-4-5) times. When all decs at end of RS rows have been completed, continue to work decs at beg of RS rows. AT THE SAME TIME, bind off 4 sts at beg of WS rowstwice.

RIGHT SLEEVE

Work to correspond to left sleeve, reversing decs on cap shaping. Work decs given for beg of RS rows at end of RS rows. Work decs given for end of RS rows at beg of RS rows. Bind off sts at top of cap at beg of RS rows instead of WSrows.

FINISHING

Sew raglan armholes of back to back edge (longer edge) of raglan sleeve caps. Sew right raglan armhole of front to front edge (shorter edge) of right raglan sleeve cap. Sew boundoff sts at left armhole to bound-off sts of left sleeve, leaving front edge of left raglan sleeve cap open for zipper. Neckband: With RS facing, using circular needle, beg at front left raglan armhole, pick up and k54 sts around entire neck edge. Beg with Row 2, work in ribbing same as back until neckband measures 1y4", end on Ws. Bind off in ribbing. Sew zipper into left front raglan armhole. Sew side and sleeve seams.

4. gulini

Skill level: Easy One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 14"around at top x 11" around at bottom x 20"long

MATERIALS

4 Balls BERROCO SOUFFLE (50 grs), #9342 Garmisch 1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZETO OBTAIN GAUGE 1Stmarker

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rnds = 4"in St st TO SAVE TIME,TAKETIME TO CHECK GAUGE

LEGWARMER (Make 2)

With dpn's, cast on 24 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 1%2" Work even in St st until piece measures 41/2" from beg. Inc Rnd: K1, M1k, kto last st, M1k, k1 - 26 sts. Rep this inc every 4"twice more - 30 sts. Work even until piece measures 18"from beg. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing until piece measures 20" from beg. Bind off loosely in ribbing.

5. mellie

Skill level: Intermediate Shown in size Small

SIZES

Directions are for women's size X-Small. Changes for sizes Small, Medium, Large, 1X and 2X are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Bust(closed)-36(40-44-48-52-56)" Length - 18(18/2-20-20-21-21)"to beg of collar Note: This garment was designed with an oversized fit. Please take this into consideration when selecting your size.

MATERIALS

8(9-10-11-12-13)Balls BERROCOSOUFFLE(50 grs),#9335St.Anton 29" length circular knitting needles, sizes 15 (10.00 mm) and 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAINGAUGE 1 Set (4) each double pointed knitting needles, sizes 15 (10.00 mm) and 17 (12.75 mm) Optional (see NOTE): Straight knitting needles, sizes 15 (10.00 mm) and 17(12.75 mm) 2Stmarkers Six 1"buttons

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rnds = 4: in St st on larger needle TO SAVETIME,TAKETIMETO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Body of this garment is worked in one piece to the underarm. Sleeves are worked in the round. Optional directions are given for working sleeves straight if dpn's in larger sizes are not available.All pieces are thenjoined at the underarm and yoke is worked in one piece.

BODY

With smaller 29"circular needle cast on 96(104- 112-124-130-140) sts. DO NOT join. Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k2, \* p2, k2, rep from \* to last 3 sts, p1, k2. Row 2: Sl 2 WYIF, k1, p2, \* k2, p2, rep from \* to last 3 sts, k1, p2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 1y2" from beg, end on RS. Change to larger 29" circular needle. Next Row (WS): SI 2 WYIF, p to last 3 sts, dec 10(10-10-14-12-14) sts across, end k1, p2 - 86(94-102-110-118-126) sts. Following Row (RS): Sl 2 WYIB, p1, k20(22- 24-26-28-30),place marker, k40(44-48-52-56- 60), place marker, k to last 3 sts, end p1, k2. From here, work 3 sts at each edge in pat as established and remaining sts in St st. Work even until piece measures 4(41/2-4-4-5-5)"from beg, end on ws. Buttonhole Row (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k2, yo, k2 tog, work to end. Rep this row every 312(31/2-4-4- 4-4)"4 times more. (Sixth buttonhole is worked in collar). Work even until piece measures 5(5- 51/2-51/2-6-6)"from beg, end on Ws. Dec Row (RS):Work to 3 sts before first marker, SSK, k1, sl marker, k1, k2 tog, work to 3 sts before next marker, SSK, k1, sl marker, k1, k2 tog, work to end - 82(90-98-106-114-122) sts. Rep this dec every 334"once more - 78(86- 94-102-110-118) sts. Work even until piece measures 10(10-10%-10%-11-11)" from beg, endonws. Shape Underarms: Next Row (RS): Work to 2 sts before first marker, bind off 4 sts, dropping marker, k to 2 sts before next marker, bind off 4 sts, dropping marker, work to end - 70(78-86- 94-102-110) sts. DO NOT break off yarn, leave sts on circular needle for yoke.

SLEEVES (Make 2)

With smaller dpn's, cast on 20(20-20-24-24-24) sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in k2, p2 ribbing for 2". Change to larger dpn's and work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) until sleeve measures 6/2(5- 41/4-5-414-33/4)". Inc Rnd: K1, M1k, kto 1 st before marker, M1k, k1 - 22(22-22-26-26-26) sts. Rep this inc every 4/2(3-214-3-21/4-134)" 1(2-3-2-3-4) times more - 24(26-28-30-32-34) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 12"from beg. Shape Underarm: K to last 2 sts, bind off 4 sts, dropping marker - 20(22-24-26-28-30) sts. Break off yarn and sl sts to a piece of waste yarn for yoke. Optional: If desired, sleeve may be worked flat. To do so, with smaller straight needles, cast on 22(22-22-26-26-26) sts. Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K2, \* p2, k2, rep from \* across. Row 2: P2, \* k2, p2, rep from \* across. Rep these 2 rows until sleeve measures 2"from beg, end on Ws. Change to larger straight needles and work even in St st until sleeve measures 61/2(5-4/4-5-414-334)"from beg, end on WS. Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 - 24(24-24-28-28-28) sts. Rep this inc every 4/2(3-214-3-21/4-13/4)" 1(2-3-2-3-4) times more - 26(28-30-32-34-36) sts. Work even until sleeve measures 12" from beg, end on Ws, dec 1 st each end of last row - 24(26-28-30-32-34) sts. Shape Underarm: Bind off 2 sts at beg of the next 2rows-20(22-24-26-28-30) sts. Break off yarn and sl sts to a piece of waste yarn for yoke.

YOKE

Joining Row (ws): With larger circular needle, sl2 WYIF, k1，p16(18-20-22-24-26), p20(22- 24-26-28-30) sts of left sleeve, p32(36-40-44- 48-52) sts of back, p20(22-24-26-28-30) sts of right sleeve, then p16(18-20-22-24-26), k1, p2 - 110(122-134-146-158-170) sts. From here, continue towork 3 sts at eachfront edge in pat as established and continue working buttonholes as before.Work even for 3(3-3-3- 5-5)rows,endonws. Dec Row 1 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k4, k2 tog, \* k7(7-7-7-6-6), k2 tog, rep from \* 5(9-5-1-15-13) times more, \*\* k8(6-6-6-5-5), k2 tog, rep from \*\* 3(1-7-13-1-5) times more, k4, p1,k2 - 99(109- 119-129-139-149) sts.Work3 rows even.

Row 2: Sl 2 WYIF, k1, p2, \* k2, p2, rep from \* to last 3 sts, k1, p2. Dec Row 2 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k4, k2 tog, \* k7(5-5-5-4-4), k2 tog, rep from \* 3(1-7-13-1-5) times more, \*\* k6(6-6-6-5-5), k2 tog, rep from \*\* 5(9-5-1-15-13) times more, k3, p1, k2 - 88(96- 104-112-120-128)sts.Work 3 rows even. Dec Row 3 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k3, k2 tog, \* k5(5-5-5-4-4), k2 tog, rep from \* 5(9-5-1-15-13) times more, \*\* k6(4-4-4-3-3), k2 tog, rep from \*\* 3(1-7-13-1-5) times more,k3, p1, k2 -77(83-89- 95-101-107) sts. Work 3 rows even. Dec Row 4 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k3, k2 tog, \* k5(3-3-3-2-2), k2 tog, rep from \* 3(1-7-13-1-5) times more, \*\* k4(4-4-4-3-3), k2 tog, rep from \*\* 5(9-5-1-15-13) times more, k2, p1, k2 - 66(70- 74-78-82-86) sts. Work 1(3-3-3-3-3) rows even. Dec Row 5 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k2, k2 tog, \* k3(3-3-3-2-2), k2 tog, rep from \* 5(9-5-1-15-13) times more, \*\* k4(2-2-2-1-1), k2 tog, rep from \*\* 3(1-7-13-1-5) times more, k2, p1, k2 - 55(57- 59-61-63-65) sts. Work 1(1-3-3-3-3) rows even. Dec Row 6 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k2, k2 tog, \* k3(1-1-1-0-0), k2 tog, rep from \* 3(1-7-13-1-5) times more, \*\* k2(2-2-2-1-1),k2 tog, rep from \*\* 5(9-5-1-15-13) times more, k1, p1, k2 - 44 sts. Work 1 row even,end on Ws. Collar: Row 1 (RS): SI 2 WYIB, p1, k2, \* p2, k2, rep from \* to last 3 sts, p1, k2. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until collar measures 3", end on Ws. Work last buttonhole. Work even until collar measures 4", end on Ws. Bind off in pat asestablished.

FINISHING

Sew bound-off sts at underarms to bound-off sts of sleeves. Sew on buttons.

6. brutto

Skill level: Easy

One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 8" around x 10"long

MATERIALS

2 Balls BERROCO SOUFFLE (50 grs), #9350 St. Moritz 1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 3 St markers (1 a different color) Tapestryneedle

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rnds = 4"in St st TOSAVETIME,TAKETIMETO CHECKGAUGE

MITTeN (Make 2)

With dpn's, cast on 16 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts.Markfor beg of rnd with different colored marker and carry marker up. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 4", inc 1 st at end of last rnd - 17 sts. Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) until piece measures 5"from beg. Thumb Gusset: Next Rnd: K1, place marker, M1k, k1, M1k, place marker, k to end - 19 sts. Continue to inc 1 st after first gusset marker and 1 st before second gusset marker in this manner every other rnd twice more - 23 sts (7 sts between gusset markers). Next Rnd: K1, drop marker, sl next 7 sts to a piece of waste yarn for thumb, drop marker, k to end - 16 sts. Work even until piece measures 9" from beg. Shape Top: Dec Rnd 1: (SSK, k4, k2 tog) twice - 12 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Dec Rnd 2: (SSK, k2, k2 tog) twice - 8 sts. SI first 4 sts onto one dpn and last 4 sts onto another dpn. Break off yarn leaving an 18" long tail. Thread tail into tapestry needle and, holding dpn's parallel, weave sts together using Kitchener st. Thumb: SI 7 sts from waste yarn onto 3 dpn's. Join yarn in first st and work even in St st for 2/2" Break off yarn leaving an 8" long tail. Thread tail into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needles. Pull up tightly and secure.Fasten off.

7. raffaella

Skill level: Easy

Shown in size Small

SIZES

Directions are for women's size Small. Changes for sizes Medium and Large are in parentheses

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Lower Edge - 48(52-56)"around Shoulder -42(46-50)"around Length - 14(15-16)"

MATERIALS

6(7-7)Balls BERROCO SOUFFLE(50 grs),#9327 Chamonix 29" Length circular knitting needle, size 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 2 St markers (2 different colors) 1Stholder

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rnds = 4"in St st TOSAVETIME,TAKETIMETO CHECKGAUGE

CAPELET

With circular needle, cast on 96(104-112) sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Rnd 1: K48(52-56), place marker, k to end. Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) until piece measures 3(31%4-3%2)" from beg. Dec Rnd: \* K1, SSK, k to 3 sts before next marker, k2 tog, k1, sl marker, rep from \* once more - 92(100-108) sts. Rep this dec every 3(314-312)"twice more - 84(92-100) sts. Work even until piece measures 10(11-12)"from beg. Break off yarn. Note: From here, you will work back and forth in St st. Drop both markers on next row. Divide for Neck and Shape Shoulders: Dec Row 1 (RS): Sl 17(19-21) sts without working them;rejoin yarn and bind off 8sts (this is front neck edge); k until there are 5 sts on RH needle, k2 tog, [k4(4-5), k2 tog] 5 times, k2(10-8), [SSK, k4(4-5)] 5 times, SSK, k5 - 64(72-80) sts. Turn. Purl 1 row. Dec Row 2 (RS): K2, k2 tog, [k3(4-5), k2 tog] 5 times, k6(4-2), [SSK, k3(4-5)] 5 times, SSK, k2 - 52(60-68) sts. Purl 1 row. Dec Row 3 (RS): K3, k2 tog, [k2(2-3), k2 tog] 5 times, k2(10-8), [SSK, k2(2-3)] 5 times, SSK, k3 - 40(48-56) sts. Purl 1 row. Dec Row 4 (RS): K1, k2 tog, [k1(2-2), k2 tog] 5 times, k4(2-10), [SSK, k1(2-2)] 5 times, SSK, k1 - 28(36-44) sts. Purl 1 row. Dec Row 5 (RS): \* K2 tog, rep from \* across - 14(18-22) sts. Purl the next row, dec 0(4-8) sts across - 14 sts. Sl these sts to holder for hood.

HOOD

With RS facing, using circular needle, beg at center of front neck edge, pick up and k4 sts across 4 bound-off sts of front neck, 8 sts along right front neck edge, k14 sts from holder, pick up and k8 sts along left front neck edge, then 4 sts across remaining 4 bound-off sts of front neck - 38 sts. Row 1 (Ws): SI2 WYIF, k1, p to last 3 sts, k1, p2. Row 2: SI 2 WYIB, p1, k to last 3 sts, p1, k2. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 10" from beg, end on Ws. Mark center of last row. Shape Top: Dec Row (RS): Work to 3 sts before marker, k2 tog, k1, sl marker, k1, SSK, work to end - 36 sts. Rep this dec every Rs row twice more, end on Ws - 32 sts. Bind off.

FINISHING

Fold bound-off edge of hood in half widthwise and sew top seam together.

8. lundholt

Skill level: Easy One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 21" around x 9/2"high

MATERIALS

2 Balls BERROCO SOUFFLE(50 grs),#9335 St. Anton 16" Length circular knitting needle, size 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE 1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 17 (12.75 mm) 1 Stmarker Tapestryneedle

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rnds = 4"in St st TOSAVETIME,TAKETIMETOCHECKGAUGE

HAT

With circular needle, cast on 42 sts. Join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing for 1/2". Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) until piece measures 61/2" from beg. Note: As you decrease, when there are too few sts to fit comfortably on circular needle, change to dpn's, dividing sts onto 3 needles. Shape Top: Dec Rnd 1: \* K5, k2 tog, rep from \* around - 36 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Dec Rnd 2: \* K4, k2 tog, rep from \* around - 30 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Dec Rnd 3: \*K3, k2 tog,rep from \* around - 24 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Dec Rnd 4: \* K2, k2 tog, rep from \* around - 18 sts. Knit 1 rnd. Dec Rnd 5: \* K1, k2 tog, rep from \* around - 12 sts. Break off yarn leaving an 8" long tail. Thread tail into tapestry needle and draw through all sts on needles. Pull up tightly and secure.Fastenoff.

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Skill level: Easy One size

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 8" around x 12"long

MATERIALS

2 Balls BERROCO SOUFFLE(50 grs), #9335 St. Anton 1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 17 (12.75 mm) OR SIZETO OBTAIN GAUGE 1Stmarker

GAUGE

8 sts = 4"; 10 rnds = 4"in St st TO SAVE TIME,TAKETIME TO CHECK GAUGE

GAUNTLET (Make 2)

With dpn's, cast on 32 sts. Divide sts onto 3 needles and join, being careful not to twist sts. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Work even in k1, p1, ribbing for 1" Work even in St st until piece measures 11"from beg. Work even in k1, p1 ribbing until piece measures 12"from beg. Bind off loosely in ribbing.