Grandma Knitty Home
Knitty: little purls of wisdom
letter from the editorfeatured articlesKnitty's fabulous pattern selectionarchive of back issuestell us what you think of KnittyKnitty's favorite linkshelp knitty keep on keepin' onknitty's virtual sNbjoin the Knitty notifylistknitty's tiny little shopping malltake home something Knitty

Elann

the Knitty FAQ

submission guidelines for designers and writers
the obligatory legal statementthe rabbit

© Knitty 2002-2006. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction prohibited. This means you.

 


cleavesWmariposacambioasanaXbacksoleili dospring fling
tie one onbranching outhot tamalececiliavia diagonalecocktail monkey
itsybitsy/kitchensinkwheelieshadepetalstrellis peek-a-boobblythe

by Libby Baker

Ironically, spring in Colorado brings one of our snowiest seasons. Bulbs poking through the ground, warm temperatures and buds appearing on the trees pose no deterrent to the frequent downfall of a short-lived spring snow.

Who wants to wear the same winter clothing you've been donning for months when the promise of spring is evident everywhere, from the fresh perennial offshoots to the bikinis calling you from every store? Turn your back on the occasionally inclement weather by donning Cambio.

Sassy, sexy and flirty, peek-a-boo beads in the pleats mimic the fickle spring sun. Hook and Eye closures adapt for total coverage or just warm shoulders.

model: Cathi Arfin photos: Libby Baker
SIZE
S [M, L, XL] (shown in size S)
 
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Chest: 36 [40, 44, 48] inches
Length: 16 [17, 18, 19] inches
 

MATERIALS

[MC] Tahki Cotton Classic [100% Mercerized Cotton; 108yd per 50g skein];
color 3418; 8 [10, 12, 13] skeins

1 set US 6/4 mm double-point needles
1 24-inch or 32-inch US 6/4 mm circular needle (longer needle recommended for larger sizes)
1 16-inch US 6/4 mm circular needle
Stitch holders or waste yarn
Tapestry needle
2565[2835,3105,3375] size 6 silver core glass seed beads
Beading needle or dental floss threader for threading needles onto yarn
Approx 10[11, 11, 12] inches black hook and eye tape
Approx 1-2 yds Bordeaux velvet ribbon (optional)
GAUGE

24 sts/32 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch

 
PATTERN NOTES

[Knitty's list of standard abbreviations can be found here]

To knit with beads, string beads on yarn before casting on. When pattern call for a bead ("slb"), slide one bead up the yarn to rest next to the stitch just worked, then work the next stitch normally. The bead sits on a short length of yarn between the stitches.

Since it is time-consuming and at times arduous to string thousands of beads at once and to keep moving them down the length of yarn you are working with, we recommend stringing only a couple hundred beads at a time. When the beads on the yarn are used up, break the yarn and string more beads.

ABBREVIATIONS

slb: slip one bead up the working yarn to rest next to the st just worked.
k3tog: knit 3 sts together
k3togtbl: knit 3 sts together through back loops (creates a left-leaning double decrease)
DIRECTIONS

Body
Using longer circular needle, CO 391 [435,479,523] sts.
DO NOT join.

Rows 1, 3, 5, 7,9 [WS]: [P5, k1, (slb, k1) 5 times] to last 6 sts, p6.

Rows 2, 4, 6, 8 [RS]: K6, [p6, k5] to end.

Row 10 [RS]: K6, [p2tog tbl, p2, p2tog, k5] to end.

Rows 11, 13, 15, 17 [WS]: [P5, k1, (slb, k1) 3 times] to last 6 sts, p6.

Rows 12, 14,16, 18 [RS]: K6, [p4, k5] to end.

Row 20 [RS]: K6, [p2tog tbl, p2tog, k5] to end.

Rows 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 [WS]: [P5, k1, slb, k1] to last 6 sts, p6.

Rows 22, 24, 26, 28 [RS]: K6, [p2, k5] to end.

Row 30 [RS]: K6, [p2tog, k5] to end. 216[240,264,288] sts remain.

Row 31 [WS]: [P5, k1] to last 6 sts, p6.
Row 32 [RS]: K6, [p1, k5] to end.
Row 33 [WS]: K all sts, forming a purl ridge on the RS of the work.

Work in stockinette st until work measures 7 inches from beg, ending with a RS row.
Next row [WS]: P 47[53, 59, 65], BO next 12 sts, p 97[109,121,133], BO 12 sts, p rem 48[54,60,66] sts.
Do not break yarn.
Set aside and work sleeves.

Sleeves (Make 2)
Using shorter circular needle, CO 121[132,154,165] sts. Place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. (When working sleeves, switch to double-point needles when necessary.)
Rounds 1, 3, 5, 7, 9: [K5, p1, (slb, p1) 5 times] around.
Rounds 2, 4, 6, 8: [K5, p6] around.
Round 10: [K5, p2tog tbl, p2, p2tog] around.
Rounds 11, 13, 15, 17: [K5, p1 (slb, p1) 3 times] around.
Rounds 12, 14, 16, 18: [K5, p4] around.
Round 20: [K5, p2togtbl, p2tog] around.
Rounds 21, 23, 25, 27, 29: [K5, p1 slb, p1] around.
Rounds 22, 24, 26, 28: [K5, p2] around.
Row 30: [K5, p2tog] around. 66[72,84,90] sts remain.
Rounds 31 and 32: [K5, p1] around.
Round 33: P all sts.
Work in stockinette st until work measures 7 inches from beg.
BO 12 sts, break yarn, place rem sts on holder or waste yarn.

Yoke
K across first 48[54,60,66] sts of body, place marker, k across 54[60,72,78] sts of one sleeve, place marker, k across next 97[109,121,133] sts of body, place marker, k across 54[60,72,78] sts of second sleeve, place marker, k across rem 47[53, 59, 65] sts of body. 300[336,384,420] sts on needle.
P 1 row.
Next Row [RS]: [K to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, ssk] 4 times, k to end.
Work 3 rows in stockinette st as set.
Repeat these 4 rows 12[14,16,18]times more. 196[216, 248, 268] sts rem.
Next Row [RS]: Ssk, [k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, ssk] 4 times, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Next Row [WS]: P all sts.
Next Row [RS]: Ssk, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Next Row [WS]: P all sts.
Next Row [RS]: Ssk, [k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, ssk] 4 times, k to last 2 sts, k2tog.
Next Row [WS]: P all sts.
Next Row [RS]: K3tog tbl (2 sts decreased), k to last 3 sts, k3tog.
Next Row [WS]: P all sts.
Next Row [RS]: K3tog tbl, [k to 3 sts before marker, k2tog, k1, slip marker, k1, ssk] 4 times, k to last 2 sts, k3tog. 158[178, 210, 230] sts rem.
BO all sts purlwise.
FINISHING

Sew sleeves to body at underarms and weave in ends. Block to measurements.

Sew hook and eye tape to inside front edges between bottom of neck shaping, and purl ridge above lower pleats.

Using coordinating thread, sew velvet ribbon around inner neck edge of cardigan, and along front edge of cardigan over hook and eye tape (leaving hooks and eyes free). This provides stability, prevents curling, and adds an extra fancy touch!

 
ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Libby is desperate for Spring. Join in her search for the season at Creazativity.
Pattern & images © 2005 Libby Baker. Contact Libby