Lyn Torden by Jane Comyns: Old English Cable Patterns for a Cozy Hat and Neckwarmer

Lyn & Torden

by Jane Comyns

Jane Comyns An elegant tam featuring an allover old English cable pattern. Lyn means lightening in Norwegian, a feature that is echoed in the elaborate texture of the piece. The twisting cables of the design seem to shoot jaggedly towards the centre point on top of this hat, just like lightening bolts. Made with bulky weight yarn, it's perfect for those sub-zero days!

Materials

Approx 128yds of bulky-weight wool yarn Grey sample shown in Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 137yds/100g) 1 skein in "Pewter" Purple sample shown in Cascade 128 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 128yds/100g) 1 skein in 8885 "Purple"

Gauge

5.5sts and 4 rows per inch in cable

Needles

Us8 (5mm) 16" circular needle US10 (6mm) 24" circular needle & US10 (6mm) DPN's or size needed to obtain gauge

Tools

Blunt tapestry needle, cable needle, 8.5" plate for blocking Size Average adult (head size 21"-24")

Finished Dimensions

Approx 22" head circumference once blocked, but does stretchwithwear

Chart

Begins as a 34-stitch motif and then increases to a 40- stitch motif by Row 3. These increases and decreases continue throughout the 13 row pattern

Abbreviations

C4pB - slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, k2, p2from cableneedle C4pF - slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, p2, k2 from cable needle cn - cable needle k - knit k2tog - knit 2sts together m1k - knit once into thread of previous row m2kp - knit and purl into thread of previous row p- purl pm - place marker sl1 - slip 1 stitch sl1, k1, psso - sl1 knitwise, k1, pass slipped stitch over the stitch just knit ssk - slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together st(s) - stitch(es)

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Pattern

Row 4 work in double knitting as established. Work k2, p2 rib for 11/2" to create band. Then work rows 1-13 of pattern as follows:

Directions

Rnd 1: Increase Rnd: \*m1, k1, m1, k1, p6; rep. from \* to end. (100sts) Change to Us10 (6mm needle). ek2, pa fra Rnd 3: \* C4pB, m2kp, C4pF, p2; rep. from \* until end of rnd. Rnd 4: \* k2, p2, \* rep. from \* to \*. Rnd 5: As above. Rnd 6: As rnd 4. Rnd 7: \* sl1, k1, psso, p6, k2tog, k2; rep. from \* to end. Rnd 8: k1, \* p6, k4, \* rep. from \* to \* ending k2. Then slip last st together with 1st st of next rnd, on to cn at front of work. (pm) Rnd 9: \* C4pF, p2, C4pB, m2kp; rep. from \* ending m2kp. Remove marker, p2, pm. Rnd 10: \* k2, p2, \* rep. from \* to \*. Rnd 11: As above. Rnd 12: As above. Rnd 13: \* k2tog, k2, sl1, k1, pss0, p6; rep. from \* to end. Repeat pattern from Rnd 2 to Rnd 12.

Decreases

Rnd 1: \* k2tog, k2, k2tog, p6; rep. from \* to end. (100sts) Rnd 2: \* sl2 sts on to cn at front, k2, k2 from cn, p6, sl2 on to cn at back, k2, k2 from cn, p6 \*; rep. from \* to \*. Rnd 3: \* k4, p2tog, p2, p2tog; rep. from \* to end. Rnd 4: \* k2, m2kp, k2, p4; rep. from \* to end. Rnd 5: \* k6, p2tog, p2tog; rep. from \* to end. (80) Rnd 6: \* k6, p2; rep. from \* to end. Change to DPN's. Rnd 7: \*k2tog, k2, k2tog, p2; rep. from \* to end. (60) Rnd 8: \* sl2 sts on to cn at front, k2, k2 from cn, p2, sl2 sts on to cn at back, k2, k2 from cn, p2 \*; rep. from \* to \*. (pm) Rnd 9: \* k2tog, k2tog, p2; rep. from \* to end. (40) Rnd 10: \* k2, p2; rep. from \* to end. Rnd 11: \*k2, p2tog; rep. from \* to end. (30) Rnd 12: \* sl1 on to cn at front, k1, k1 from cn, p1, sl1 on to cn at back, k1, k1 from cn, p1 \*; rep. from \* to \*. Rnd 13: \* k2tog, p1; rep. from \* to end. (20) Rnd 14: \* k2tog; rep. from \* to end. (10) Rnd 15: As above. (5)

Finishing

Weave in all ends invisibly on the WS of fabric. Block over an 81/2" plate to shape the tam.

Lyn Chart

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Torden

Jane Comyns A cosy neckwarmer featuring an allover old English cable pattern. Torden means thunder in Norwegian, a suitable name for such an actively textured piece. All that sound and fury is captured in this one accessory that can be worn with buttons or a shawl pin to hold it in place.

Materials

Approx 250yds of bulky-weight wool yarn Grey sample shown in Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Bulky (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 137yds/100g) 2 skeins in "Pewter" Purple sample shown in Cascade 128 (100% Peruvian Highland Wool, 128yds/100g) 2 skeins in 8885 "Purple" 3Buttons

Gauge

5.5sts and 4 rows per inch in cable Needles US10 (6mm) or size needed to obtain gauge Tools Blunt tapestry needle, cable needle Size One size Finished Dimensions 7" wide by 28" length Skills Knit Purl Cabling

Chart

Begins as a 34-stitch motif and then increases to a 40- stitch motif by Row 3. These increases and decreases continue throughout the 13 row pattern

Abbreviations

C4pB - slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in back, k2, p2 from cable needle C4pF - slip 2 stitches to cable needle, hold in front, p2, k2 from cable needle k - knit k2tog - knit 2sts together m1k - knit once into thread of previous row m2kp - knit and purl into thread of previous row p - purl sl1 - slip 1 stitch ssk - slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together

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With US10 (6mm) needle cast on 34 sts. Work rows 1-13 from either the Torden chart or the written directions below. Note: Torden Chart begins as a 34-stitch motif and then increases to a 40-stitch motif by Row 3. These increases and decreases continue throughout the 13 row pattern. Work Rows 1-13, then repeat from Row 2-13 until work measures approx 28" ending with Row 13.

Directions

Row 1: sl1, k1, p3, k4, \*p6, k4, rep. from \* ending p3, k2. Row 2: sl1, k4, p4, \*k6, p4, rep. from \*, k5. Row 3: sl1, k1, p1, \*C4pB, m2kp, C4pF, p2, rep. from \* On final repeat finish after C4pF, then p1, k2. Row 4: sl1, k2, \*p2, k2, rep. from \* ending k3 on last repeat. Row 5: sl1, k1, p1, \*k2, p2, rep. from \* k2, p1, k2. Row 6: As row 4. Row 7: sl1, k2, \*sl1, k1, psso, p6, k2tog, k2, rep. from \* ending k3. Row 8: sl1, k1, p2, k6, \*p4, k6, rep. from \* p2, k2. Row 9: sl1, k1, m1k, \*C4pF, p2, C4pB, m2kp, rep from \* ending C4pF, p2, C4pB, mik, k2. Row 10: sl1, k1, p1, \*k2, p2, rep. from \* k2, p1, k2. Row 11: sl1, k2, \*p2, k2, rep. from \* ending k3. Row 12: As Row 10. Row 13: sl1, k1, p3, \*k2tog, k2, sl1, k1, psso, p6, rep from \* ending k2tog, k2, sl1, k1, psso, p3, k2.

Finishing

Bind off as follows: - K2tog, slip stitch back to left needle, K2tog. Weave in all ends invisibly on the WS of fabric. Sew on 3 buttons and use holes created at beginning of fabric as buttonholes.

Information

If you have any problems or think you may have found an error, please e-mail me at wtknits@gmail.com The entire contents of this pattern and the knitted design to which it refers are subject to copyright. Without the express permission of Jane E. Comyns you may not distribute or sell electronic or paper copies of this pattern in any way. Nor may you sell any items produced using the directions in this pattern.

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