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1 Super-Simple

Wrap Jacket

Cindy Taylor

2 Ribby Slipper Socks

Cathy Carron

3 Barrymore Slouch Hat

Lisa Shroyer

4 Green Tea Raglan

Cathy Payson

5 Mike’s Easy-Fit Pullover

Joan McGowan-Michael

6 Knitting Needle

Knitting Bag

Pam Allen

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Maybe you’re a bit new to knitting, but you want to make some-thing simple that won’t look like a beginner pattern. Maybe you’re a long-time knitter, but life is pretty complicated right now and you’d like your knitting to be soothing and trouble-free. What can you knit that will be easy enough, and relaxing enough as your needles click along, and yet have style and a little bit of “wow!” when the knitting is done?

Answer: One of these 6 Easy Knits, chosen by yours truly especially for beginning knitters and anyone who craves some simple, yet beautiful knitting.

In this collection, I can promise you the following: No complicated stitch patterns, no difficult shaping, no intricate charts, no finicky finishing. However, I can also promise you that there are no frumpy patterns here, for our designers have used easy stitches and simple stylings to produce some of the most popular designs we’ve ever published: the Green Tea Raglan, all knits and purls in a gorgeous top; the Knitting Needle Knitting Bag, knitting up quickly with large needles, which are then glued onto the final row of stitches; the Barrymore Slouch Hat, a great introduction to knitting in the round on large double-pointed needles; the Ribby Slipper Socks, with an ingenious construction that doesn’t require a genius knitter; the Super-Simple Wrap Cardigan, a graceful cardi in “five easy pieces” of stockinette stitch with a garter stitch belt; and Mike’s Easy-Fit Pullover–something for the guys, with an easy knit/purl texture and great shaping that he’ll wear every weekend.

I’ve added some features to make choosing the right pattern for your mood or skill level as easy as the knitting:

1. Each pattern comes with a list of all techniques used, so you can see right from the first page if you’re up for what’s coming–with no surprises.

2. Each pattern has an extended Stitch Guide with step-by-step directions for any technique that appears in that pattern (such as “slip 2 stitches purlwise”)–so no guessing!

3. No cables. No lace. No difficult or advanced stitch patterns. I promise.

4. Five of the patterns have absolutely no charts.

5. For the one pattern that does have a basic chart, Mike’s Easy-Fit Pullover, I have provided a text translation, so you don’t have to use the chart if you don’t want to. However, if you want to try knitting from the chart, but need a little help, I’ve provided easy chart-reading instructions in a sidebar.

6. There is an extended glossary at the end of the eBook, listing every technique necessary to knit these patterns.

There you are–six simple patterns, with knockout results. Because why should beginners have to knit things that LOOK like a beginner knit them? And why should so-called “mindless knitting” give you results only a zombie would wear?

No frumpy sweaters here–just style and soothing simplicity.

Take a deep breath... and cast on with confidence!

Sandi WiseheartContributing Editor, KnittingDaily.com

1 Super-Simple Wrap Jacket

Cindy Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 4

2 Ribby Slipper Socks

Cathy Carron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 6

3 Barrymore Slouch Hat

Lisa Shroyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 8

4 Green Tea Raglan

Cathy Payson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PAGE 10

5 Mike’s Easy-Fit Pullover

Joan McGowan-Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 12

6 Knitting Needle Knitting Bag

Pam Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 16

Stitch Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PAGE 18

E A S Y K N I T S F R O M K N I T T I N G D A I LY :

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EDITOR, KNITTING DAILY Kathleen Cubley

CONTRIBUTING EDITOR, KNITTING DAILY Sandi Wiseheart

C R E A T I V E S E R V I C E S

DESIGNER Tammy Beard

PHOTOGRAPHY Chris Hartlove (unless otherwise noted)

ILLUSTRATION Gayle Ford

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Super-Simple Wrap Jacketdesign by Cindy Taylor

Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2002

What could be simpler? Five easy pieces, done in stockinette and garter stitch with minimal shaping. This is a perfect "first sweater" for a beginner, or a great knit for anyone who wants something simple for travel knitting, TV knitting—or hockey mom (or dad!) knitting! And the best part is that when the sweater is finished, you have a wonderful casual, comfy cardigan to wear (and show off!) on weekends, to yoga, or to backyard barbecues when the evenings turn cool.

Finished Size: 39 (41, 44, 47)" (99 [104, 112, 119.5] cm) bust/chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 41" (104 cm).

Yarn: S. Charles Collezione Victoria (60% cotton, 40% viscose; 72 yd [66 m]/50 g): #2 ecru, 14 (15, 17, 18) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge: 18½ sts and 25 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.

Skill Level: Beginner.

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Type of Knitting

Worked back and forth in rows

Techniques Used

Cast onKnit, purlStockinette stitch (knit on right side; purl

on wrong side)Decrease stitch (k2tog; see Glossary)Garter stitch (knit every row)Bind offSew simple seamsWeave in loose ends

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Back

CO 90 (94, 102, 108) sts. Work St st until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 12½)" (30.5 [30.5, 30.5, 31.5] cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape armholes: Beg with the next RS row, dec 1 st each end of needle every row 8 (8, 8, 9) times—74 (78, 86, 90) sts rem. Cont even until armholes measure 10 (10, 11, 12)" (25.5 [25.5, 28, 30.5] cm). Mark 21st (23rd, 27th, 29th) sts in from each armhole edge for shoulder seam placement. BO all sts.

Right Front

CO 45 (47, 51, 54) sts. Work St st until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 12½)" (30.5 [30.5, 30.5, 31.5] cm) from beg, ending with a RS row. Shape armhole: On next row (WS), dec 1 st at beg of row, work to end—1 st dec’d. On next row (RS), work to last 2 sts, dec 1 st—1 st dec’d. Dec 1 st at armhole edge in this manner every row 6 (6, 6, 7) more times—37 (39, 43, 45) sts rem. Cont even until armhole measures 10 (10, 11, 12)" (25.5 [25.5, 28, 30.5] cm). Mark 21st (23rd, 27th, 29th) st in from armhole edge for shoulder seam placement. BO all sts.

Left Front

CO 45 (47, 51, 54) sts. Work St st until piece measures 12 (12, 12, 12½)" (30.5 [30.5, 30.5, 31.5] cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape armhole: On next row (RS), dec 1 st at beg of

row, work to end—1 st dec’d. On next row (WS), work to last 2 sts, dec 1 st—1 st dec’d. Dec 1 st at armhole edge in this manner every row 6 (6, 6, 7) more times—37 (39, 43, 45) sts rem. Cont even until armhole measures 10 (10, 11, 12)" (25.5 [25.5, 28, 30.5] cm). Mark 21st (23rd, 27th, 29th) st from armhole edge for shoulder seam placement. BO all sts.

Sleeves

CO 56 (56, 60, 64) sts. Work St st, inc 1 st each end of needle every 5 (5, 4, 4) rows 18 (18, 21, 24) times—92 (92, 102, 112) sts. Work even until piece measures 16 (16, 17, 17)" (40.5 [40.5, 43, 43] cm) from beg. BO all sts.

Finishing

With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew shoulder seams from armhole edge to marked sts, leaving 32 sts across back neck and 16 sts at center front edge unsewn. Sew sleeves into armholes. Sew sleeve and side seams. Belt: CO 9 sts. Work garter st (knit every row) until piece measures 56 (56, 60, 60)" (142 [142, 152.5, 152.5] cm) from beg. BO all sts. Weave in loose ends. -

CINDY TAYLOR is a freelance knitwear designer. To see more of her work, visit her website at www.artsyknitter.com.

Fronts & Back

4½ (5 5¾, 6¼)"11.5 (12.5, 14.5, 16) cm

7"18 cm

10 (10, 11, 12)"25.5 (25.5, 28, 30.5) cm

12 (12, 12, 12½)"30.5 (30.5, 30.5, 31.5) cm

9¾ (10¼, 11, 11¾)"25 (26, 28, 30) cm

19½ (20½, 22, 23½)"49.5 (52, 56, 60) cm

Sleeve

20 (20, 22, 24¼)"51 (51, 56, 61.5) cm

16 (16, 17, 17)"40.5 (40.5, 43, 43) cm

12 (12, 13, 13¾)"30.5 (30.5, 33, 35) cm


Ribby Slipper Socksdesign by Cathy Carron

Originally published in Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts, 2008

Finished Size: 4¾ (4¾, 4¾, 6½, 6½)" foot circumference and 6 (7½, 9, 10½, 12)" from tip of toe to back of heel. To fit toddler (child, small woman, large woman, man).

Yarn: Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 45 yd [41 m]/100 g): MC, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s). Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 100 yd [91 m]/100 g): CC, 1 ball (all sizes).

Shown in colors as foll:

Toddler: MC: #1003 porcupine (light khaki); CC: #2014 olive

Child: MC: #1002 silver mink (light beige); CC: #2007 light blue

Small woman (not shown): MC: #1003 porcupine (light khaki); CC: #2001 dungaree blue

Large woman: MC: #1001 lynx (medium khaki); CC: #2014 olive

Man: MC: #1002 silver mink (light beige); CC: #2001 dungaree blue

Needles: Sizes 11 (8 mm) and 8 (5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; stitch marker (m).

Gauge: 15 sts and 15 rnds = 4" in 1×1 rib with MC on larger needles, relaxed; 14 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in 2×2 rib with CC on smaller needles, relaxed.

Skill Level: Easy.

Stitch Guide:

Bind off in ribbing: Bind off as you usually would, except knit the knits and purl the purls as you work along the row.

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Type of Knitting

Worked in the round on double-pointed needles (dpns)

Techniques Used

Cast onKnit, purlWorking on double-pointed needles (dpns) in the roundK1f&b increase (see Glossary)Simple ribbing3-needle bind off (see Glossary)Pick up and knit stitches (see Glossary)Bind off in ribbing (see Stitch Guide)Weave in loose ends

Chunky yarn, a simple rib pattern, and a clever, easy construction make these slipper socks quick and simple to knit. Designed in five sizes, from toddler to adult, so a beginner or someone short on time can whip up matching slippers for the whole family!

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CATHY CARRON is the author of Hip Knit Hats: 40 Fabulous Designs (Lark Books, 2005). She lives in New York City.

Slipper

With MC and larger needles, CO 12 sts. Divide sts evenly onto 3 dpn, place maker (pm) to indicate beg of rnd, and join in the rnd.Rnd 1: Knit.Rnd 2: *K1, k1f&b; rep from * around—18 sts.Rnd 3: Knit.Sizes large woman and man only:

Rnd 4: *K2, k1f&b; rep from * around—24 sts.Rnd 5: Knit.All sizes:

Rnd 6: *K1, p1; rep from * around. Rep Rnd 6 until piece measures 3 (4, 5, 6, 7)" from toe tip. Leg

opening: Working back and forth in rows, cont in 1×1 rib for 3 (3½, 4, 4½, 5)" more—piece measures 6 (7½, 9, 10½, 12)" from toe. Join back of heel: Place 9 (9, 9, 12, 12) sts onto each of 2 dpn. Holding these dpn parallel with RS tog, use the three-needle BO (see Glossary) to join back of heel. Cuff: With smaller dpn, CC, and RS facing, beg at top of heel seam, pick up and knit 36 (36, 40, 44, 48) sts around leg opening. Divide sts onto 3 dpn and join in the rnd. Work in 2×2 rib for 4 (4, 5, 5, 5)". BO all sts loosely in rib. Weave in loose ends. With MC threaded on a tapestry needle, close any rem hole at toe. -

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Barrymore Slouch Hatdesign by Lisa Shroyer

Originally published on Knitting Daily, Spring 2008

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Type of Knitting

Worked in the round on circular needles and double-pointed needles (dpns)

Techniques Used

Cast onKnit, purlsl 1 pwise wyb (Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in

back—see Stitch Guide)Simple ribbingBackward loop cast on (see Glossary)Working in the round on circulars and dpnsk2tog (see Glossary)Stockinette stitch worked in the round (knit every round)Single crochet (see Glossary)Slip stitch (crochet; see Glossary)Garter stitch in rows (knit every row)Bind offSewing on buttonsWeave in loose ends

Finished Size: 25½" head circumference at brim. Brim circumference is somewhat adjustable (to make a hat smaller than 25½") based on length of buttonband.

Yarn: La Lana Wools Phat Silk Phat (50% wool, 50% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/ 2 oz): walnut (light brown; MC) and Navajo tea (reddish-brown; CC), 1 skein each.

Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; two 1⅜" buttons.

Gauge: 16 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needle.

Skill Level: Easy.

Warmth, style, and funky buttons—what more could you ask for in a playful, slouchy hat? Worked in the round on mid-sized needles, this project is a great starting point for working with double-pointed needles and small circulars.

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Stitch Guide:

Slip 1 stitch purlwise with yarn in back (sl 1 pwise wyb):

Bring yarn to the back of the work (the side facing away from you), insert right hand needle in next stitch as if to purl and slip it off the left hand needle.

Stripe Pattern:

Rnds 1–4: With CC, knit.

Rnd 5: With MC, *sl 1 pwise with yarn in back (wyb), k1; rep from * around.

Rnd 6: With MC, purl.Rnds 7–9: With MC,

knit.Rep Rnds 1–9 for patt.

NOTESThis hat has two hidden earflaps tucked into the hat. These doubled sections of the brim serve to add body to the points where the brim buttonband are anchored. Omit the flaps if you intend to omit the buttonband.

Hat

Flaps (make 2): With smaller cir needle and MC, CO 11 sts. Next row: (RS) *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1. Work in rib for 8 more rows. Place first flap on holder. Make second flap as for first. With second flap on needle and WS facing, work in rib across flap, use the backward-loop method (see Glossary) to CO 45 sts for front of hat, then with WS facing, work across second flap in rib, then CO 35 sts for back of hat—102 sts total. Turn so RS is facing and join for working in the rnd by slipping st from right needle to left needle and purling it. Cont as foll: *K1, p1; rep from * 8 more times, place marker (pm) for beg of rnd, then cont in rib around (rib on brim should be continuous with rib on flaps). Work 7 more rnds in rib. Knit 2 rnds. Change to larger cir needle and work Rnds 1–9 of stripe

patt (see Stitch Guide) 3 times, then Rnds 1–6 once more—piece should measure about 6" from bottom edge of brim (excluding flaps). Shape crown: Change to larger dpn when necessary.Dec Rnd 1: With MC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * around—68 sts

rem. Work 4 rnds even in St st with MC. Dec Rnd 2: With MC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * to last 2 sts,

k2tog—45 sts rem. Work 3 rnds even in St st with MC.Dec Rnd 3: With MC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * around—30 sts

rem. Knit 1 rnd with MC, then 1 rnd with CC. Dec Rnd 4: Cont with CC, *k1, k2tog; rep from * around—20

sts rem.Dec Rnd 5: With CC, [k2tog] 10 times—10 sts rem.Dec Rnd 6: With CC, [k2tog] 5 times—5 sts rem. Cord topper: Arrange rem sts on smaller dpn and work in St st for ¾" or to desired length. Break yarn, leaving an 8" tail. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and draw through live sts twice; secure tail to WS.

Finishing

Fold flaps to WS of hat and tack into place inside ribbing. With crochet hook and CC, work a rnd of sc (see Glossary)

around bottom edge as foll, working through double thickness of folded edge of flaps: *sc into next knit st, skip next purl st; rep from * around. Join to first sc with sl st, then fasten off. Buttonband: With crochet hook, MC, and RS facing, beg at bottom edge in the middle of one flap and working upward toward body of hat (staying within 1 column of ribbing), pick up 8 sts through double thickness of flap. Place sts on smaller cir needle or dpn. Work in garter st (knit every row) until band reaches around back of hat to cover second flap. The snugness of the brim can be adjusted by shortening or lengthening this band. Sample band measures 1" shorter than actual distance between flaps, so the band cinches in the brim by about 1". When band measures desired length, BO all sts. Pin band to ribbing over second flap and, with MC, sew buttons through band and double

thickness of second flap. Weave in loose ends. -

LISA SHROYER is senior editor of Interweave Knits. She lives in the Northern Liberties neighborhood of Philadelphia, where all the hipsters wear slouchy hats.

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Green Tea Raglan design by Cathy Payson

Originally published in Interweave Knits, Spring 2007

Easy combinations of knits and purls make this sweater a standout—and its simple design make it suitable for beginners or those wanting a no-fuss project. The fresh, stylish result is so stunning, however, that no one will ever know if it was your first sweater or your fortieth.

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Finished Size: 34½ (38½, 42½, 46½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½".

Yarn: Classic Elite Bam Boo (100% bamboo; 77 yd [70 m]/50 g): #4915 bamboo leaf, 11 (13, 15, 16) balls.

Needles: Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 18 sts and 29 rows = 4" in seed st on larger needles; 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles.


Stitch Guide:

Bind of pwise (bind off purlwise): Purl all stitches as you work the bind-off row instead of knitting them.

Type of Knitting


Techniques Used

Cast onKnit, purlSimple ribbingSeed Stitch in rows (only knit and purl); see Stitch

GuideStockinette stitch in rows (knit on right side; purl on

wrong side)Decrease stitch (k2tog; see Glossary)Increase stitch (Knitter's choice: either make 1 or

k1f&B; see Glossary)Bind off purlwise (see Stitch Guide)Simple seamsWeave in loose endsBlocking

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Seed Stitch: (even number of sts)Row 1: (RS) *K1, p1; rep from * to end.Row 2: (WS) *P1, k1; rep from * to end.Rep Rows 1 and 2 for patt.

Seed Stitch: (odd number of sts)Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1.Rep Row 1 for patt.

NOTEThe front and back of this pullover are worked identically. The raglan sleeves are sewn to the body and a decorative belt is added.

Front and Back (make 2)

With larger needles, CO 78 (87, 96, 105) sts. Knit 1 WS row. Next row: (RS) K1 (selvedge st), work in seed st (see Stitch Guide) to last st, k1 (selvedge st). Cont in patt, working selvedges in St st (knit on RS; purl on WS) and body in seed st, and dec 1 st each end of needle every 10th (12th, 14th, 16th) row 4 times—70 (79, 88, 97) sts rem; piece should mea sure about 5¾ (7, 8, 9)" from CO. Cont in patt, inc 1 st each end of needle every 12th (12th, 10th, 10th) row 4 times—78 (87, 96, 105) sts. Work even in patt, if necessary for your size, until piece mea sures 13 (13½, 14, 14½)" from CO, ending with a WS row. Shape raglan: Dec 1 st each end of needle every RS row 24 (28, 31, 34) times—30 (31, 34, 37) sts rem. Work even in patt,

if necessary for your size, until raglan measures 8 (8½, 9, 9½)" (measured vertically, not along the angle), ending with a RS row. Knit 1 WS row. BO all sts pwise.

Sleeves

With smaller needles, CO 40 (43, 43, 45) sts. Knit 1 WS row. Work in St st and inc 1 st each end of needle every 6th row 6 (6, 6, 13) times, then every 8th row 4 (5, 6, 0) times—60 (65, 67, 71) sts. Work even in St st until piece measures 13 (13, 14, 14)" from CO, ending with a WS row. Shape raglan: Dec 1 st each end of needle every RS row 24 (25, 28, 30) times—12 (15, 11, 11) sts rem. Work even in St st until raglan measures 8 (8½, 9, 9½)", ending with a RS row. Knit 1 WS row. BO all sts pwise.

Finishing

Sew raglan edges of sleeves to body, creating a clean edge at neckline. Sew sleeve and side seams. Belt: With larger needles, CO 9 sts. Row 1: (RS) *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2: Purl. Rep Rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 30 (34, 38, 42)" for sewn-on belt or to desired length for tied belt. BO all sts. Pin belt at waist and sew loosely to sweater. Weave in loose ends. Block according to directions on yarn label. -

CATHY PAYSON lives and knits in South Boston, Massachusetts.

17¼ (19¼, 21¼, 23¼)"44 (49, 54, 59) cm

13 (13½, 14, 14½)"33 (34.5, 35.5, 37) cm

8 (8½, 9, 9½)"20.5 (21.5, 23, 24) cm

6¾ (7, 7½, 8¼)"17 (18, 19, 21) cm

Front & Back

15½ (17½, 19½, 21½)"39.5 (44.5, 49.5, 54.5) cm

8 (8½, 9, 9½)"20.5 (21.5, 23, 24) cm

13 (13, 14, 14)"33 (33, 35.5, 35.5) cm

8¾ (9½, 9½ , 10)"22 (24, 24, 25.5) cm

2¾ (3¼, 2½, 2½)"7 (8.5, 6.5, 6.5) cm

Sleeve

13¼ (14½, 15, 15¾)"33.5 (37, 38, 40) cm


Mike’s Easy-Fit Pulloverdesign by Joan McGowan-Michael

Originally published in Interweave Knits, Summer 2002

Joan McGowan-Michael turned to her husband for design inspiration for this simple, handsome pullover. Based on his description of the ideal sweater for woodworking on a cool summer morning, she chose a cotton/linen yarn for comfort; easy-to-work details such as side slits, a notched neckline, and raglan styling for ease of movement. The simple stitch pattern creates an interesting texture; the overall styling means this is sure to become every gentleman's favorite weekend sweater.

Finished Size: 37 (41½, 45½, 49½, 54)" (94 [105.5, 115.5, 125.5, 137] cm) chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 45½" (115.5 cm).

Yarn: Garnstudio Bomull-Lin (53% cotton, 47% linen; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #03 oatmeal, 14 (14, 15, 15, 16) balls.

Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge: 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st.

Skill Level: Easy.

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Techniques Used

Cast onKnit, purlGarter stitch in rows (knit

every row)Stockinette stitch in rows

(knit on right side, purl on wrong side)

Simple chart reading (instructions provided in pattern)

Techniques cont.

Increase stitch (knitter's choice: either M1 or K1f&B; see Glossary)

k2tog (see Glossary)ssk (see Glossary)Backward loop Cast on

(see Glossary)Bind offSimple seamsPick up and knit

(see Glossary)Weave in loose endsBlocking

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NOTEBecause the row gauge of garter st is not the same as stockinette, work 2 extra rows in the garter st edgings at the side slits and placket edge every 8 rows as foll: knit the 4 edging sts, wrap the next st (see Glossary), turn, k4.

Back

CO 80 (90, 100, 110, 120) sts. Work 7 rows garter st (knit every row). Next row: (WS) K4, place marker (pm), purl to last 4 sts, pm, k4. Set up

patt: Working the first 4 and last 4 sts in garter st, work center 72 (82, 92, 102, 112) sts according to Garter Texture chart (see chart) beg as indicated for your size. Cont working 4 sts at each edge in garter st and and center sts according to chart until garter edges have been worked a total of 6" (15 cm). Discontinue working garter edges (remove markers) and work all sts according to chart and at the same time, inc 1 st each end of needle every 16 rows 4 times—88 (98, 108, 118, 128) sts. Cont even in patt until piece measures 16" (40.5 cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape armholes: BO 5 (7, 9, 11, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows—78 (84, 90, 96, 102) sts rem. Cont in patt, dec as foll: K1, k2tog, work in patt to last 3 sts, ssk, k1—2 sts dec’d. Dec 1 st each end of needle in this manner every other row 24 (26, 29, 30, 32) more times—28 (30, 30, 34, 36) sts rem. BO all sts.

Front

Work as for back, but discontinue garter st edges when piece measures 5" (12.5 cm) from beg, and shape armholes when total length measures 15" (38 cm). Cont as for back until armholes measure 3 (3¾, 4½, ¾, 5½)" (7.5 [9.5, 11.5, 12, 14] cm), ending with a WS row. Shape neck:

(RS) Cont working armhole decs, and at the same time, work in patt to center 4 sts, BO these center 4 sts, work to end. On next row (WS) work to gap left by BO sts, pm, use the backward loop method (see Glossary) to CO 4 sts for right front placket, join new yarn and use backward loop method to CO 4 sts for left front placket, pm, work to end. Working each side separately and working placket sts in garter st, cont in patt until 20 (22, 25, 26, 28) armhole decs have been worked—placket openings should measure 3½" (9 cm). BO 13 (14, 14, 16, 17) sts at each center front edge, then dec 1 st at each neck edge every other row 3 times, and at the same time, cont working

armhole shaping until 1 st rem. BO rem st.

Sleeves

CO 36 (36, 40, 40, 44) sts. Work garter st for 8 rows. Work St st for 2 rows. Cont according to Garter Texture chart, inc 1 st each end of needle every 4 rows 18 (20, 22, 24, 23) times, then every 6 rows 4 times—80 (84, 92, 96, 98) sts. Cont even in patt until piece measures 17 (18, 19, 19½, 20)" (43 [45.5, 48.5, 49.5, 51] cm) from beg, ending with a WS row. Shape cap: BO 5 (7, 9, 11, 13) sts at beg of next 2 rows—70 (70, 74, 74, 72) sts rem. Dec 1 st each end of needle every other row 25 (27, 30, 31, 33) times—20 (16, 14, 12, 6) sts rem. BO all sts.

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6 (6¼, 6¼, 7, 7½)"15 (16, 16, 18, 19) cm

1½"3.8 cm

3½"9 cm

8 (8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10½)"20.5 (22.5, 24, 25, 26.5) cm

16"40.5 cm

16¾ (19, 21, 23, 25¼)"42.5 (48.5, 53.5, 58.5, 64) cm

1"2.5 cm

Sleeve

4¼ (3¼, 3, 2½, 1¼)"11 (8.5, 7.5, 6.5, 3) cm

8 (8¾, 9½, 9¾, 10½)"20.5 (22.5, 24, 25, 26.5) cm

17 (18, 19, 19½, 20)"43 (45.5, 48.5, 49.5, 51) cm

7½ (7½, 8½, 8½, 9¼)"19 (19, 21.5, 21.5, 23.5) cm

16¾ (17¾, 19¼, 20¼, 20¾)"42.5 (45, 49, 51.5, 52.5) cm

k on RS; p on WS

p on RS

pattern repeat

Garter Texture

15

13

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9

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beg back41½", 49½"

beg back37", 45½", 54"

beg front,sleeves,all sizes

Front & Back

Finishing

Overlap right placket over left. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle and WS facing, sew lower edges of plackets tog, and sew along lower 1" (2.5 cm) of opening. Sew sleeves to front and back at armhole edges. Sew sleeve seams. Sew side seams, leaving slits open at lower body (6" [15 cm] on back; 5" [12.5 cm] on front). Neckband: With RS facing, pick up and knit 98 (94, 90, 94, 86) sts around neck opening. Work garter st for 6 rows. BO all sts. With WS facing, steam-press lightly. -

JOAN MCGOWAN-MICHAEL hopes now that her husband has the perfect sweater to wear in his woodworking shop, he’ll make her the oak blanket chest she covets.

– See instruction box next page on how to read a simple chart –



How to read a simple chart:

1 Each box represents one stitch.

2. EXCEPTION: If you ever see a greyed-out box marked "no stitch" then that is just a placeholder. Skip it. Ignore it. Pretend it's not there.

3. If your pattern is worked back and forth in rows, then you must read the chart back and forth as well: Begin at the bottom right corner, read the first row from right to left, then go up to the next row and read that one left to right. The third row will be right to left, the fourth left to right, and so on.

4. Study the Stitch Key for each chart. Note that some symbols represent a different stitch on wrong-side rows than they do on right-side rows.

TIP: Place a small red mark at the beginning of each wrong side row, and a small green mark at the beginning of each right-side row. OR use different colored highlighter pens to mark right and wrong side rows as a visual reminder that the stitches and directions change.

5. Life is a little easier if your pattern is worked in the round: All rounds begin at the right side of the chart, and all rounds are right-side rounds.

6. Mark off horizontal pattern repeats within the same row/round with stitch markers; this will help you keep your place more easily.

7. To keep track of your place in the chart, use magnets, highlighter tape, check marks, or sticky notes to block off the rows/rounds above the one you are working on.

Text version of chart: Garter Texture

NOTE: Border stitches noted in pattern are omitted from these directions; the instructions below contain ONLY the stitches indicated in the chart.

Front and Sleeves, all sizes:

Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15: (RS) *K20; rep from *.Row 2 and all WS rows: (WS) *P20; rep from *.Row 3: (RS) *K4, p12, k4; rep from *.Row 11: (RS) *P6, k8, p6; rep from *.

Back, sizes 37 (45.5, 54)":

Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15: (RS) K12, [k20] 3 (4, 5) times to end.

Row 2 and all WS rows: [P20] 3 (4, 5) times, p12.Row 3: (RS) P8, k4, [k4, p12, k4] 3 (4, 5) times to

end.Row 11: (RS) K6, p6, [P6, k8, p6] 3 (4, 5) times to

end.

Back, sizes 41.5 (49.5)":

Rows 1, 5, 7, 9, 13, and 15: (RS) K2, [k20] 4 (5) times to end.

Row 2 and all WS rows: [P20] 3 (4, 5) times, p2.Row 3: (RS) K2, [k4, p12, k4] 4 (5) times to end. Row 11: (RS) P2, [P6, k8, p6] 4 (5) times to end.


Knitting Needle Knitting Bag

design by Pam AllenOriginally published in Bag Style (Interweave, 2007)

Finished Size: About 18¾" (47.5 cm) wide and 9" (23 cm) tall, excluding handles.

Yarn: Chunky weight (#5 Bulky). Shown here: Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g): #1940 dried rose, 3 balls.

Needles: Bag—size 10½ (6.5 mm). Handles—size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions: Tapestry needle; size 15 (10 mm) wooden needles; superglue.

Gauge: 17 stitches and 19 rows = 4" (10 cm) in pattern stitch on larger needles.


Type of Knitting


Techniques Used

Cast onKnit, purlp3tog (see Stitch Guide)Garter stitch (knit every row)Bind offWeave in loose endsSteam blockSimple seams

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Pam Allen indulged her fondness for the berry stitch in this quick-and-easy knitting bag whose cigar shape was inspired by a bag she saw in a catalog. For the front and back, she knitted two slightly shaped rectangles and seamed them along the bottom and partway up the sides. Rather than binding off, she placed the live stitches on wooden knitting needles, squished them together to form soft gathers, and applied a little superglue. Garter-stitch handles sewn to the front and back are all that’s needed to finish the bag. This particular bag isn’t lined, but it would be an easy matter to use the front and back as pattern pieces and add a cheery print lining to prevent needles from poking through.

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Stitch Guide:

p3tog: Insert needle as though to purl through next 3 stitches on left-hand needle. Wrap yarn and pull through all three stitches at once—3 stitches decreased to 1.

Back

With larger needles, CO 80 sts. Row 1: (WS) K2, *(k1, p1, k1) in next st, p3tog; rep from * to

last 2 sts, k2. Row 2: Purl. Row 3: K2, *p3tog, (k1, p1, k1) in next st; rep from * to last 2

sts, k2. Row 4: Purl. Rep Rows 1–4 until piece measures 9" (23 cm) from CO, ending with Row 4 of patt. Dec row: (WS) K2, *k1, p3tog; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2—42 sts rem. Loosely knit 1 row. With size 15 wooden needles, purl 1 row. Leave sts on needle.

Front

CO 80 sts and work as for back.

Handles (make 2)

With smaller needles, CO 6 sts. Work in garter st (knit every row) until piece measures 21" (53.5 cm) from CO. BO all sts.

Finishing

Gently steam-press pieces. With yarn threaded on a tapestry needle, sew bottom seam. Beg at bottom edge, sew side seams for 5" (12.5 cm). Spread sts evenly along wooden needle from knob end to 1½" (3.8 cm) from tip. Use superglue to secure last few sts at pointed end. Sew handles to bag 10 sts in from each end. -

PAM ALLEN is creative director of Classic Elite Yarns and former editor in chief of Interweave Knits. She's the author of Knittng for Dummies (For Dummies, 2002) and Scarf Style, the first book in the Interweave Style series, and coauthor of Wrap Style, Lace Style, Bag Style, and Color Style.

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GlossaryThree-Needle Bind-OffPlace stitches to be joined onto two separate needles. Hold them with right sides of knitting facing together. Insert a third needle into first stitch on each of the other two needles and knit them together as one stitch. *Knit next stitch on each needle the same way. Pass first stitch over second stitch. Repeat from * until one stitch remains on third needle. Cut yarn and pull tail through last stitch.

Single Crochet (sc)Insert hook into a stitch, yarn over hook and draw a loop through stitch, yarn over hook (Figure 1) and draw it through both loops on hook (Figure 2).

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Short Rows: Wrapping a StitchWork to turn point, slip next stitch purlwise to right needle. Bring yarn to front (Figure 1). Slip same stitch back to left needle (Figure 2). Turn work and bring yarn in position for next stitch, wrapping the stitch as you do so. Note: Hide wraps in a knit stitch when right side of piece is worked in a knit stitch. Leave wrap if the purl stitch shows on right side. Hide wraps as follows: Knit stitch: On right side, work to just before wrapped stitch. Insert right needle from front, under the wrap from bottom up, and then into wrapped stitch as usual. Knit them together, making sure new stitch comes out under wrap. Purl stitch: On wrong side, work to just before wrapped stitch. Insert right needle from back, under wrap from bottom up, and put on left needle. Purl them together.

Ssk DecreaseSlip two stitches knitwise one at a time (Figure 1). Insert point of left needle into front of two slipped stitch es and knit them together through back loops with right needle (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2

K2tog DecreaseKnit 2 stitches together as if they are a single stitch—2 stitches reduced to 1.

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Bar Increase (K1f&b)Knit into a stitch and leave it on the needle (Fig-ure 1). Knit through the back loop of the same stitch (Figure 2). Slip both stitches off the needle (Figure 3).

Glossary

Raised (M1) IncreasesLeft Slant (M1L) and Standard M1

With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from front to back (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through the back (Figure 2).

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Pick Up Stitches Purlwise With WS facing and working from right to left, insert right needle under selvedge stitch from farside to nearside, wrap yarn as to purl (Figure 1), and pull loop through (Figure 2).

Figure 1 Figure 2

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Right Slant (M1R)

With left needle tip, lift strand between needles from back to front (Figure 1). Knit lifted loop through the front (Figure 2).

Backward Loop Cast-On*Loop working yarn and place it on needle backward so that it doesn’t unwind. Repeat from *.

Slip Stitch Crochet (sl st)Insert hook into stitch, yarn over hook and draw loop through stitch and loop on hook.

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