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Cast on 88(106)124 sts and begin ribbing on the WS: work 1 st in garter st, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*, work 1 st in garter st.
After 5 cm, increase 1 st at both ends on the next row, then repeat the increases = 92(110)128 sts. Also work the increased sts in ribbing.
Begin the lace rib pattern on row 1 of chart I: work the 1 st at the right edge, repeat the 18 st pattern 5(6)7 times, work the 1 st at left. Note: The number of sts varies from row to row. The numbers used in the instructions apply to rows 5-12 and 17-24 when there are 18 sts in each pattern repeat.
Work rows 2-12 of the chart, then repeat rows 1-12 twice more. Work rows 13-24 three times. Then keep repeating rows 1-12.
When the piece measures approx. 31(33)35 cm and you're ready to work row 7, 9, 11, 19, 21 or 23 of the chart, bind off 1x10 sts at right for the armhole and work to end of row. At the beginning of the next row (WS), bind off 1x8 sts = 74(92)110 sts.
When the armhole measures 20(22)24 cm, leave the middle 36 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x6(9)12 sts and 1x7(10)13 sts at the armhole edge for the shoulder.
Knit the other shoulder in the same manner.
Work like back until the armhole measures 17(19)21 cm. Leave the middle 24 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(22)24 cm, on every other row bind off 2x6(9)12 sts and 1x7(10)13 sts at the armhole edge.
Knit the other shoulder in the same manner.
Cast on 36(36)38 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with p1(p1)k1.
After 5 cm, increase 1 st at both ends = 38(38)40 sts. Also work the increased sts in ribbing.
Begin the lace rib pattern on row 1 of chart II: work 1(1)2 st(s) at the right edge, repeat the 18 st pattern 2 times, work 1(1)2 st(s) at left. Note: The number of sts varies from row to row. The numbers used in the instructions apply to rows 5-12 and 17-24 when there are 18 sts in each pattern repeat.
Work rows 2-12 of the chart, then repeat rows 1-12 twice more. Keep repeating rows 13-24 as needed.
Note: When the piece measures 10(12)10 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2(1,5)1,5 cm 13(17)19 more times = 66(74)80 sts. Work the increased sts in ribbing.
When the sleeve measures 43(44)45 cm, bind off.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Place the sts you left on hold on the circular needle and pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for 82(84)88 sts in total. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 4 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red marks on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Steam the sweater lightly.
Cast on 88(106)124 sts and begin ribbing on the WS: work 1 st in garter st, *p1, k1*, repeat *-*, work 1 st in garter st.
After 5 cm, increase 1 st at both ends on the next row, then repeat the increases = 92(110)128 sts. Also work the increased sts in ribbing.
Begin the lace rib pattern on row 1 of chart I: work the 1 st at the right edge, repeat the 18 st pattern 5(6)7 times, work the 1 st at left. Note: The number of sts varies from row to row. The numbers used in the instructions apply to rows 5-12 and 17-24 when there are 18 sts in each pattern repeat.
Work rows 2-12 of the chart, then repeat rows 1-12 twice more. Work rows 13-24 three times. Then keep repeating rows 1-12.
When the piece measures approx. 31(33)35 cm and you're ready to work row 7, 9, 11, 19, 21 or 23 of the chart, bind off 1x10 sts at right for the armhole and work to end of row. At the beginning of the next row (WS), bind off 1x8 sts = 74(92)110 sts.
When the armhole measures 20(22)24 cm, leave the middle 36 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x6(9)12 sts and 1x7(10)13 sts at the armhole edge for the shoulder.
Knit the other shoulder in the same manner.
Work like back until the armhole measures 17(19)21 cm. Leave the middle 24 sts on hold for the neckline. Work one shoulder at a time. On every other row bind off 2x2 sts and 2x1 st at the neckline edge.
When the armhole measures 20(22)24 cm, on every other row bind off 2x6(9)12 sts and 1x7(10)13 sts at the armhole edge.
Knit the other shoulder in the same manner.
Cast on 36(36)38 sts and begin ribbing on the WS with p1(p1)k1.
After 5 cm, increase 1 st at both ends = 38(38)40 sts. Also work the increased sts in ribbing.
Begin the lace rib pattern on row 1 of chart II: work 1(1)2 st(s) at the right edge, repeat the 18 st pattern 2 times, work 1(1)2 st(s) at left. Note: The number of sts varies from row to row. The numbers used in the instructions apply to rows 5-12 and 17-24 when there are 18 sts in each pattern repeat.
Work rows 2-12 of the chart, then repeat rows 1-12 twice more. Keep repeating rows 13-24 as needed.
Note: When the piece measures 10(12)10 cm, increase 1 st at both ends. Repeat the increases every 2(1,5)1,5 cm 13(17)19 more times = 66(74)80 sts. Work the increased sts in ribbing.
When the sleeve measures 43(44)45 cm, bind off.
Knit the other sleeve in the same manner.
Sew the shoulder seams.
Neckline edge: Place the sts you left on hold on the circular needle and pick up and knit additional sts from the neckline edge for 82(84)88 sts in total. Start at one of the shoulder seams. Work ribbing in the round for 4 cm, then work a stretchy bind-off in pattern.
Attach the sleeves following the red marks on the pattern. Sew the sleeve seams and side seams.
Steam the sweater lightly.
Have you just learned to knit, maybe still trying to figure out the very basics like knit and purl stitches? Or are you picking up knitting again for the first time since elementary school? Start here.
Beginner-level patterns include only basic knitting techniques: knitting and purling. You’ll also need to cast on and cast off stitches. The projects can be worked flat or in the round. Easy, regular decreases are used. Most patterns are worked in stockinette or garter stitch. Other simple stitch patterns may occur, and they are always detailed in the written pattern. Stripes of different colours may be used, but no more advanced colourwork.
All patterns are written and do not include charts. Abbreviations are not used. Getting gauge is not crucial to the finished piece. Patterns include mostly accessories such as scarved and beanies. Pillowcases and other home decoration pieces.
Got the basics covered? You’d like to take a swing at your first pair of socks, perhaps some easy cables or colourwork? A treasure of patterns awaits you on this level.
Patterns on this level may include simple colourwork, cables or lace. Colourwork patterns repeats are relatively short, cables simple and symmetrical and lace patterns easy and relatively small, covering details rather than entire pieces. The colourwork, cable and lace stitches are not worked into decreases or increases. Colourwork yarn floats are short, max. 3-4 stitches. Picking up stitches may occur. On this level, you’ll also find easy patterns using domino knitting, log cabin knitting or tunisian crochet.
Patterns may include simple charts. In case special techniques are employed, they are detailed our in the instructions, either as text or e.g. through videos. The patterns may also suggest ”shortcuts”, i.e. easier ways to accomplish a technique. Most of the basic socks with heel flaps or afterthought heels are on this level, as well as mittens with no-gusset thumbs. There’s also plenty of sweaters, usually yoke sweaters or raglan sleeve sweaters.
So knitting is a regular hobby for you? Abbreviations, charts and instructions are no more than a walk in the park? Perhaps you’re looking for something to challenge yourself with, even at the odds of frogging?
In addition to basic techniques, some special techniques may be employed on this level, e.g. short rows. The same pattern may include both lace and cables. Magic loop knitting or entrelac, two-coloured brioche stitch, also here. In general, patterns require a more advanced ability to "read" your knitting. Lace patterns are also more advanced than on the previous level, but the lace stitches are still worked on right side only. Intarsia may be included, but in relatively simple and symmetrical patterns.
Patterns on this level can feature concurrent shaping, e.g. neckline shaping at the same time as sleeve decreases or sleeve decreases into cable pattern. Sweater sleeves may require more advanced shaping. Most of our sweaters are at this level. Other patterns include e.g. magic loop patterns and toe-up socks.
Turn off that telly and lash the doors, maximum concetration required! Although this skill level doesn’t bring much more in terms of technique, there’s simply more going on at the same time. Skill, concentration and perception are requisite.
On this level, you’ll find more advanced intarsia patterns, including intarsia in the round. Brioche patterns with decreases and/or cables are also here. Beginning of rounds may shift and multiple markers are needed. Lace or cable stitches may be worked also from wrong side. We’ve also included patterns featuring steeks here. Steeking isn’t hard as such, but requires the nerves and confidence of an experienced knitter.
Patterns may include complex steps and require simultaneous reading of both charts and written instructions. Gauge may vary over different steps of the project. The patterns often feature much details and a combination of techniques. The size of the project is not what determines whether it’s advanced or not; focus is on technique, overall complexity and the risk of errors during the project.
Every pattern is based on a certain gauge, expressed as stitches or rows per 10 cm. It is important that you make a swatch to check your gauge before you start the actual project. If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern’s gauge, your finished garment won’t be the correct size either.
Swatching Start by knitting a swatch. Use the yarn, the needles and the stitch pattern you intend to use in the project. Make the swatch a little wider than 10 cm, so that you’ll be able to measure the stitches properly. Block the swatch by pinning it to a surface, then steam it gently. Count the stitches; put a pin in a stitch, then measure 10 cm from that stitch and put another pin there. Count the stitches from pin to pin – that’s your gauge! If needed, measure both horizontal and vertical gauge (rows). If you’re measuring rib or brioche stitches, stretch out the swatch slightly before measuring.
If your gauge doesn’t match the pattern gauge, you can adjust it by switching needle size. If your swatch has too few stitches per 10 cm (i.e. your knitting is too loose), switch to smaller needles. Conversely, if your swatch has too many stitches per 10 cm, your knitting is too tight and you’ll need a larger pair of needles. Always knit another swatch in order to determine proper gauge and sizing. Also note that the pattern yardage only applies to the pattern yarn, the yardage may differ if you choose another yarn.