west knis BOOK TWO
DOLINAR
DOLINAR
Get cozy with a slouchy textured cowl this winter season. Cables are worked in stockinette stitch and bordered by ribbing to create an easy circular accessory. Each cable cross creates a hidden hole in the fabric, which can be used as a buttonhole. Wear it draped around your neck or buttoned up to ward off the winter chill. Dolinar was made for my good friend Sarah Dolinar who has been instrumental in getting these pattern books produced. Finished Measurements: 14" / 36cm from CO to BO, 28" / 71cm circumference Yarn: Heavy Worsted weight Yardage: 430yds / 393m Shown in: Rowan Lima (84% Baby Alpaca, 8% Merino Wool, 8% Nylon; 109yds / 100m per 50g ball), Colorways: 886 Puno (Orange), 893 Argentina (Gray) Needles: 24" US 9 / 5.5mm circular Notions: 1 stitch marker, tapestry needle, 1.5" / 4cm button Gauge: 24 sts = 4 inches in cabled pattern. Gauge is not crucial, but it will affect the finished size.
INSTRUCTIONS
CO 144 sts. Place marker and join to work in the rnd, being careful not to twist sts. Work 2x2 ribbing for 2"/ 5cm as follows, (k2, p2) to end of rnd. Next Rnd: (K3, M1L) to end of rnd. 192 sts. Next 4 Rnds: K all sts. Rnd 1: (C8B, k4) to end of rnd. Rnds 2-9: K all sts. Rnd 10: (K4, C8F) to end of rnd. Rnds 11-18: K all sts. Repeat last 18 rnds twice more, then repeat rnds 1-10 once more.
Next 2 rnds: K all sts. Next Rnd: (K2, k2tog) to end of rnd. 144 sts. Work 2x2 ribbing for 2"/ 5cm as follows, (k2, p2) to end of rnd.
FINISHING
BO all sts. Break yarn and weave in ends. Sew on button as pictured.
ABBREVATIONS
BO: bind off C2B: (cable 2 back) Using color A, slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in back of work, k1, k1 from cable needle. When using color B, slip the stitch that crosses over the cable needle stitch instead of knitting it. C2F: (cable 2 front) Using color A, slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in front of work, k1, k1 from cable needle. When using color B, slip the stitch from the cable needle. C3B: (cable 3 back) slip 1 stitch to cable needle and hold in back of work, k2, p1 from cable needle C3F: (cable 3 front) slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front of work, p1, k2 from cable needle C4B for hat and mitten pattern only: (cable 4 back) slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back of work, k2 sts, p2 sts from cable needle C4F for hat and mitten pattern only: (cable 4 front) slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front of work, p2 sts, k2 sts from cable needle C4B for fingerless mitts pattern only: (cable 4 back) slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in back of work, k2, k2 from cable needle. C4F for fingerless mitts pattern only: (cable 4 front) slip 2 stitches to cable needle and hold in front of work, k2, k2 from cable needle. C6B: (cable 6 back) slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold inbackof work,k3,k3 fromcable needle C6F: (cable 6 front) slip 3 stitches to cable needle and hold in front of work, k3, k3 from cable needle C8B: (cable 8 back) slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in back of work, k4, k4 from cable needle C8F: (cable 8 front) slip 4 stitches to cable needle and hold in front of work, k4, k4 from cable needle C10B: (cable 10 back) slip 5 stitches to cable needle and hold in back of work, k5, k5 from cable needle C10F: (cable 10 front) slip 5 stitches to cable needle and hold in front of work, k5, k5 from cableneedle C12B: (cable 12 back) slip 6 stitches to cable needle and hold in back of work, k next 6 sts, k6 from cable needle CO: cast on cs: center stitch k: knit k2tog: knit two together k3tog: knit three together kfb: knit into front and back of stitch m: marker M1L: (make one left) with left needle, lift strand between sts from the front, knit through the back loop M1R: (make one right) with left needle, lift strand between sts from the back, knit through the front loop p: purl pm: place marker p2tog: purl two together rnd/s: round/s RS: right side sl: slip (slipped stitches are slipped purl-wise) slm: slip marker ssk: slip slip knit st/s: stitch/es tbl: through back loop w8t: (wrap and turn) Bring yarn to the front as if you are about to purl, but slip one stitch purlwise. Turn work to other side. Strand of yarn is now in back of work. Bring yarn to the front, slip one stitch back to right needle. Place yarn in back to knit the next stitches. WS: wrong side wyib: with yarn in back wyif: with yarn in front
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"Dolinar is one of 11 patterns from Westknits Book Two, featuring Stephen West's popular design style. Known for his ability to beautifully showcase yarns and color, Stephen combines simple stitch patterns with clever shapes to create accessories that are a joy for both men and women to knit and to wear. Stephen West is a designer currently based in Amsterdam, studying choreography at the School for New Dance Development while knitting and dreaming up new designs constantly. Copyright 2011, Stephen West. Patterns are for personal use only. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by means of electronic, photocopying. recording, or otherwise without permission of the copyright owner.
