The whipsaw Collection
One Stitch/Four Designs: Pullover, Cowl, Beret and Mitts Designed by Erika Flory
Knit Designs by Erika Flory Photography by Michael Hauptman and Erika Flory ToohnioalEditina byKathorino! Technical Editing by Katherine Vaughan
One Stitch/Four Designs
The Whipsaw Stitch is an intriguing back-and-forth eyelet pattern that looks like complicated cabling but is made up of simple increases and decreases balanced with yarn-overs. The instructions for the Whipsaw Stitch are written and charted.
Whipsaw Pullover
A traditional fitting sweater with updated details: a panel of the Whipsaw Stitch on the front, Reverse Stockinette stitch sleeves, and a litle short row shaping at the back neck. Worked from the bottom up in one piece, the body is worked first to the armholes, the sleeves are worked next and then joined to the body to complete the yoke.
Whipsaw Cowl
Instructions are given for both a neck warmer or a longer cowl that can wrap twice around the neck. A 2x2 ribbing offsets the Whipsaw Stitch.
Whipsaw Beret
The Beret is designed with a moderate amount of slouch and has a stretchy rib that will accommodate a range of head sizes. Adding repeats of the whipsaw Stitch before shaping the crown will add more slouch.
Whipsaw Mitts
The easy-to-follow directions are written out line by line, and notes are given for adjusting both the width and length of the mitts. The Pullover is written for worsted weight yarn; the Cowl for worsted weight yarn, but can be worked in DK weight; the Beret for DK weight and can be worked in worsted weight for a slightly larger, looser fit; and the Mitts are written for fingering weight yarn.
Contents
Whipsaw Pullover Whipsaw Cowl Whipsaw Beret Whipsaw Mitts page two page five page seven page nine Abbreviations Whipsaw Stitch and Chart page twelve page twelve
Whipsaw Pullover
SKILL LEVEL Intermediate
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 29.5 (32, 34.5, 36,75, 39.25, 41.5, 44)" Back Length from neck: 21.25 (21.25, 22.75, 23.75, 25.75, 26.75, 26.75)" Length of sleeve to armhole: 14 (14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16)"
YARN
Patons Classic Worsted Wool, 100% wool, 210 yards/3.5 oz, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Sample shown in color #77208 Jade Heather and in 32" size with 3-4" positive ease. OR 760 (840, 925, 1020, 1120, 1235, 1355) yards of worsted weight yarn
NEEDLES
Size Us 7 (4.5mm) 26/32/40" circular needle (depending on finished chest size), or size needed to obtain gauge Set of size Us 7 (4.5mm) double pointed needles, or same size as gauge needle
NOTIONS
Removable stitch markers: 1 in Color A; 3 in Color B; 2 in Color C Waste yarn or 4 stitch holders Yan needle -The whipsaw Collection-page two
GAUGE
In Stockinette stitch, 20 sts and 24 rounds = 4" after blocking Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTES
Instructions are given for the smallest size with directions for larger sizes in parentheses. when one number is given, it applies to all sizes. Sleeves are worked in reverse Stockinette stitch which, in the round, is purl every round.
SWEATER
Body
With circular needle, cast on 148 (160, 172, 184, 196, 208, 220) sts. Join for working in the round, taking care not to twist. Place marker colors A for beg of round. Ribbing: \*K2, p2. Rep from \* to end of round. Work this round until piece measures 2.5" from cast on. Set-up Round: K10, pm Color C, k54 (60, 66, 72, 78, 84, 90) sts, pm Color C, k10, pm Color B (side), knit to end. Begin to work the Whipsaw Pattern: k to Color C marker, work pattern to Color C marker, k to end, slipping markers as you come to them. Rnd 1: \*K3, k2tog, yo, k1. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Rnd 2: \*K2, k2tog, yo, k2. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Rnd 3: \*K1, k2tog, yo, k3. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Rnd 4: \*K2tog, yo, k4. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Rnd 5: \*K1, yo, ssk, k3. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Rnd 6: \*K2, yo, ssk, k2. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Rnd 7: \*K3, yo, ssk, kl. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Rnd 8: \*K4, yo, ssk. Rep from \* between Color C markers. Work until piece measures 14 (14, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16)" from cast on, or desired length to underarm. End with Row 3 or 7, and make a note of which row you ended with; when you join the sleeves and begin the yoke, you will continue working with the correct row of the patfern. Work your last round as follows: work in established pattern to 5 sts past Color B marker; slip the last 10 sts worked onto waste yarn or stitch holder, removing marker, knit to 5 sts before beg of round Color A marker; slip next 10 sts onto waste yarn or stitch holder, removing marker. Set aside and work sleeves.
Sleeves (make two)
With dpns, cast on 36 (36, 40, 40, 44, 44, 48) sts, distributing sts as evenly as possible among the needles. Place marker for beg of round. Ribbing: \*K2, p2. Rep from \* to end of round. Work this round until piece measures 3" from cast on. -The whipsaw Collection-page three Purl one round, increasing 0 (2, 0, 2, 0, 2, 0) sts: 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48) sts on needles. Rnds 1-7: Purl. Rnd 8: P1, pf&b, k to 2 sts before end of rnd, pf&b, p1. Work these 8 rnds 10 (10, 10, 11, 11, 11, 11) times: 56 (58, 60, 64, 66, 68, 70) sts on needles. Work even, if necessary, until piece measures 16.5 (17, 17, 17.75, 18.25, 18.75, 19)" from cast on edge, or desired length to underarm. Work your last round as follows: knit to 5 sts past end of round, slip the last 10 sts worked onto waste yarn or stitch holder. Cut yarn, leaving long tail to use for grafting underarm stitches.
Joining round
Read this section before starting
You will be re-positioning the markers on this round. With right side facing, purl across Sleeve sts, place Color B marker, work across Front stitches to first Color C marker, remove marker, k6, pm Color C, work whipsaw Pattern (beginning where you left off) to 6 sts before next Color C marker, pm Color C, k6, remove marker, knit to end of Front stitches, pm Color B, purl across Sleeve sts, pm Color B, knit across Back sts, pm Color A for beg of rnd: 220 (236, 252, 272, 288, 304, 320) sts on needle. You have now joined the Sleeve and Body stitches, and are ready to work the yoke decreases. Note: As you work the yoke decreases, to maintain the visual integrity of the whipsaw Pattern, each time you've decreased down to 4 sts outside of the lace panel between markers Color C and B, move markers Color C six stitches towards the center of the front and knit those stitches on subsequent rounds.
Yoke
Dec rnd: \*K1, k2tog, work to 3 sts before marker, ssk, k1, sm. Rep from \* 3 more times, purling Sleeve sts, working Whipsaw Pattern as established on Front sts, and knitting Back sts. Work 3 rnds even. Work these 4 rounds 2 (1, 1, 2, 3, 3, 1) times, then work the decrease rnd every other rnd 15 (17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 26) times: 84 (92, 92, 96, 96, 104, 104) sts on the needle.
Short row back neck shaping
All sizes: Knit across all sts to 6 sts before beg of row marker, wrap & turn; purl to 6 sts before marker color B, wrap & turn. \*Knit to 6 sts before wrapped st, wrap & turn; purl to 6 sts before wrapped st, wrap & turn. For Ist and 2nd sizes: Knit one round, picking up wraps as you come to them, removing all markers except beg of round color A. For 3rd, 4th, and 5th sizes: Rep from \* once more, then knit one round, picking up wraps as you come to them, removing all markers except beg of round color A. For 6th and 7th sizes: Rep from \* 2 more times, then knit one round, picking up wraps as you come to them, removing all markers except beg of round color A. Ribbing: \*K2, p2. Rep from \* to end of rnd. Work this round for a total of 6 rounds. Bind off in paffern.
FINISHING
Graft underarms and close any gaps. Work in loose ends. Block to finished measurements. -The Whipsaw Collection-page four
Whipsaw Cowl
SKILL LEVEL Intermediate SIZES Small neck warmer (Large cowl) FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS Circumference: 22" / 44' Height: 9.5" YARN Worsted weight yarn: approximately 145 (290) yds Neck warmer shown in Stockbridge by Valley Yarns, 50% Alpaca/50% Wool, 109 yds, color Light Grey. Cowl shown in Madeline Tosh Vintage by Madelinetosh, 100% superwash merino wool, 220 yds/100g, color Fragrant NEEDLES Size Us 8 (5mm) 16"-30" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge NOTIONS Stitch marker Yarn needle
GAUGE
In whipsaw pattern, 16 sts and 24 rounds = 4"/10cm, unstretched Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge. -The whipsaw Collection-page five
NOTES & TECHNIQUES
Instructions are given for smaller size with larger size in parentheses. when one number is given, it applies to both sizes.
NECKWARMER
CO 76 sts. Join for working in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. Place marker for beg Of round. Work (k2, p2) ribbing for 5 rnds, increasing 2 sts on last rnd: 78 sts. Work whipsaw pattern for a total of 7 repeats. Work (k2, p2) ribbing for 5 rnds, decreasing 2 sts on first rnd: 76 sts. Bind off loosely in ribbing.
COWL
CO 156 sts. Join for working in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. Place marker for beg of round. Work (k2, p2) ribbing for 5 rnds. Work whipsaw pattern for a total of 7 repeats. Work (k2, p2) ribbing for 5 rnds. Bind off loosely in ribbing.
FINISHING
Weave in loose ends. Wet block to finished measurements.
Whipsaw Beret
SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS Circumference: 18.5"/47cm YARN Tosh DK by madelinetosh, 100% superwash merino wool, 225 yards/206 meters NEEDLES Size Us 5 (3.75mm) 16" circular needle Size Us 8 (5mm) 16" circular needle, or size needed to obtain gauge Set of size Us 8 (5mm) double pointed needles NOTIONS Stitch marker Yarn needle
GAUGE
In (k2, p2) ribbing, 18 sts = 4"/10cm, unstretched, using smaller needle In whipsaw pattern, 16 sts and 24 rows = 4"/10cm, unstretched, using larger needle
NOTES &TECHNIQUES
When working dec rnds, switch to dpns when there are too few stitches to fit comfortably on the circular needle.
BERET
With smaller circular needle, CO 84 sts. Join for working in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. Place marker for beg of round. Work (k2, p2) ribbing for 1.5"/4cm. Change to larger circular needle. Inc rnd: \*k2, m1. Rep from \* to end of rnd: 126 sts. Work 4 full reps of whipsaw Pattern, ending with Rnd 8.
Dec for crown
Dec rnd 1: \*K3, k3tog, yo. Rep from \* to end of rnd. 105 sts. Dec rnd 2: \*K2, k3tog, yo. Rep from \* to end of rnd. 84 sts. Dec rnd 3: \*K1, k3tog, yo. Rep from \* to end of rnd. 63 sts. Dec rnd 4: \*K3tog, yo. Rep from \* to end of rnd. 42 sts. Dec rnd 5: \*K2tog. Rep from \* to end of rnd. 21 sts.
FINISHING
Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Thread tail on yarn needle and pull through remaining stitches. Draw up snugly and fasten off yarn. Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.
Whipsaw Mitts
SIZE One size: women's small/medium Size can be adjusted by going up or down a needle size SKILL LEVEL Intermediate FINISHEDMEASUREMENTS Length: approx. 6.75" Circumference: approx. 8.25" YARN Fingering weight yarn, approx. 175 yds Shown in Kangaroo Dyer Semi Solid Handyed Sock Yarn by Valley Yarns, 100% Merino, 100gr/382 yds, color Chamomile NEEDLES Set of double pointed needles size 2 (2.75mm) or size needed to obtain gauge. NOTIONS Stitch markers Waste yarn Yarn needle -The whipsaw Collection-page nine
GAUGE
28 sts = 4" in Stockinette stitch Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge
NOTES & TECHNIQUES
The finished mitt is stretchy and can accommodate a larger hand. To make the mitt larger, you can add 6 stitches to your cast on, and to make it longer, simply work more repeats of the Whipsaw Pattern. MITTS CO 54 sts and distribute as evenly as possible on dpns. Join for working in the round, taking care not to twist stitches. Place marker for beg of rnd. Work 12 rnds of kl, p1 ribbing. Change to whipsaw Pattern and work 2 full reps of pattern: 16 rnds completed. Rnd 17 (beg thumb gusset): M1, M1, pm, work Rnd 1 of pa1 Rnd 18: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 2 of pattern. Rnd 19: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 3 of pattern. Rnd 20: M1, k to marker, M1, sm, work Rnd 4 of pattern. Rnd 21: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 5 of pattern. Rnd 22: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 6 of pattern. Rnd 23: M1, k to marker, M1, sm, work Rnd 7 of pattern. Rnd 24: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 8 of pattern. Rnd 25: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 1 of pattern. Rnd 26: M1, k to marker, M1, sm, work Rnd 2 of pattern. Rnd 27: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 3 of pattern. Rnd 28: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 4 of pattern. Rnd 29: M1, k to marker, M1, sm, work Rnd 5 of pattern. Rnd 30: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 6 of pattern. Rnd 31: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 7 of pattern. Rnd 32: M1, k to marker, M1, sm, work Rnd 8 of pattern. Rnd 33: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 1 of pattern. Rnd 34: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 2 of pattern. Rnd 35: M1, k to marker, M1, sm, work Rnd 3 of pattern. Rnd 36: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 4 of pattern. Rnd 37: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 5 of pattern. Rnd 38: M1, k to marker, M1, sm, work Rnd 6 of pattern. Rnd 39: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 7 of pattern. Rnd 40: K to marker, sm, work Rnd 8 of pattern. Rnd 41: Place 16 thumb gusset sts on waste yarn, remove r pattern. Rnd 42: Sk2p, work Rnd 2 of pattern. Rnd 43: K2tog (counts as first st of round), work Rnd 3 of pa Rnd 44: Work Rnd 4 of pattern. Rnd 45: Work Rnd 5 of pattern. Rnd 46: Work Rnd 6 of pattern. Rnd 47: Work Rnd 7 of pattern. Rnd 48: Work Rnd 8 of pattern. Rnd 49: Work Rnd 1 of pattern. Rnd 50: Work Rnd 2 of pattern. Rnd 51: Work Rnd 3 of pattern. Rnd 52: Work Rnd 4 of pattern. Rnds 53-57: Work kl, p1 ribbing. Bind off all sts in ribbing.
Thumb
Slip 16 thumb sts to needles and distribute as evenly as possible. Pick up 4 sts, placing marker at center for beg of round. Rnds 1 -5: Knit all sts. Rnds 6-9: Work k1, p1 ribbing. Bind off allsts in ribbing.
FINISHING
Weave in loose ends. Block lightly.
ABBREVIATIONS
Beg: beginning CO: cast on Dpn(s): double pointed needle(s) K: knit K2tog: knit 2 together M1: M1: make 1: insert tip of left-hand needle under the strand between stitches, from front to back. Knit through the back of the loop. P: purl Pm: place marker Rep(s): repeat(s) Rnd(s): round(s) Sk2p: slip 1, knit 2 together, pass slip stitch over the knit 2 together Sm: slip marker Ssk: slip, slip, knit these 2 stitches together Yo: yarn over
Whipsaw Stitch
Whipsaw Chart
Rnd 1: \*K3, k2tog, yo, k1. Rnd 2: \*K2, k2tog, yo, k2. Rnd 3: \*K1, k2tog, yo, k3. Rnd 4: \*K2tog, yo, k4. Rnd 5: \*K1, yo, ssk, k3. Rnd 6: \*K2, yo, ssk, k2. Rnd 7: \*K3, yo, ssk, kl. Rnd 8: \*K4, yo, ssk..
