YOYO TOTE

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Approximately 12½ wide x 8” high x 5” deep (Not including handles)

MATERIALS
3 Hanks berrocco weekend(100 grs), #5946 Phlox
Straight knitting needles, size 7 (4.50 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 6 (4.00 mm)
1 St marker
Tapestry needle
1 Pair 12” sewn round rein handles #RR12 from Homestead Heirlooms
One 8” dowel and finial set from Homestead Heirlooms

GAUGE
18 sts = 4”; 26 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Lining and outer sections of bag are worked all in one piece, starting and ending at center bottom seam of lining.

OPEN CIRCLE

Row 1 (RS): K to marker, join another hank of yarn and bind off center 9 sts, k to end. Working both sides at once, bind off 3 sts at each circle edge 3 times. Work 3 rows even. Cast on 3 sts at each circle edge 3 times, end on RS.

Next Row (WS): Purl, cast on 9 sts over sts bound off on Row 1.

BAG

Front Lining: With straight needles, cast on 57 sts. Work even in St st for 2½”, end on WS. Purl 2 rows (Garter ridge). Cast on 11 sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 79 sts. Work even in St st for 2 rows.

* Dec Row (RS): K1, k2 tog, k to last 3 sts, SSK, k1 – 77 sts. Purl 1 row, knit 1 row, purl 1 row. Rep Dec Row once more. Purl 1 row. * Rep between *’s twice more, end on WS – 67 sts. Rep Dec Row every RS row 5 times more 57 sts. Work even until piece measures 9½” from beg, end on WS. Purl 2 rows (Garter Ridge – this is the top edge of bag and end of front lining).

Front: Work even until piece measures 10½” from beg, end on WS. Mark beg and end of last row. Work even until piece measures 11½” from beg, end on WS. Purl 2 rows (Garter Ridge). Work even in St st until piece measures 2” above markers, end on WS.

Note: Please read through this entire section before starting to knit.

Inc Row (RS): K1, M1k, k to last st, M1k, k1 – 59 sts. Rep this inc every RS row 4 times more, end on WS – 67 sts. ** Work dec row, purl 1 row. Work dec row, purl 1 row, knit 1 row, purl 1 row ** - 71 sts. Rep from ** twice more – 79 sts. AT THE SAME TIME, when piece measures 4” above markers, end on WS. Mark center 9 sts. Continuing to work incs as before, work Open Circle. When Open Circle and all incs have been completed, work even on 79 sts until piece measures 8” above markers, end on WS. Bind off 11 sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 57 sts. Work even until piece measures 2½” above bound-off sts, end on WS. Mark beg and end of last row – this is the center bottom of bag.

Back: Work same as front, working lining at end and omitting Open Circle. When lining measures 13½” above markers, end on WS – 57 sts.

Next Row (RS): K4, bind off 49 sts, k to end.

Following Row: P4, cast on 49 sts, p to end. Complete same as front and front lining. Bind off.

FINISHING

Yo Yo: With RS facing, using dpn’s, beg at lower edge of Open Circle, pick up and k96 sts around entire edge of Open Circle. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Purl 1 rnd.

Rnd 2: * Yo, p2 tog, rep from * around. Rep this rnd until yo yo measures 3” from beg.

Dec Rnd: * P2 tog, rep from * around – 48 sts. Bind off purlwise. Break off yarn leaving an 8” long end. Thread end into tapestry needle and thread end through every other st of bind-off. Pull up tightly and secure. Fold lining to inside along Garter Ridges at top edges of bag. Sew cast-on and bound-off edges of lining together. Sew side seams of lining. Sew side seams of bag, leaving 2” below top Garter Ridges open. Sew across back and front of bag working through double thickness of bag and lining along Garter Ridge 2” below top edge (this forms casing for dowels). Insert one dowel through each 2” opening and casing on back and front, gathering top of bag. Slide loops on handles over dowels, then glue finials in place at each end.

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RED AND GREEN NORDIC SWETER

2 RED AND GREEN NORDIC PULLOVER

Skill level: Intermediate

SIZE
Approximately 4” across (cuff to cuff) x 2½” high

MATERIALS
1 Ball each BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2762 Spruce (A) and #2751 True Red (B)
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)

GAUGE
22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are picked up and worked down to cuffs.

BODY

With straight needles, using A, cast on 16 sts. Knit 1 row on WS. Join B and work in St st, following Chart 1 until 13 rows have been completed, end on RS. With A, purl 1 row.

Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): With A, k5, bind off center 6 sts, k to end.

Following Row: With A, p5, cast on 6 sts, p to end – 16 sts. Knit 1 row. Beg with Row 13, follow Chart 1 until Row 1 has been completed, end on WS. With A, purl 1 row on RS. Bind off. Measure down 1” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.

SLEEVES

With RS facing, using straight needles and A, pick up and k12 sts between armhole markers. Purl 1 row. Join B and work in St st following Chart 2 until Row 4 has been completed, end on WS. With A, purl 1 row on RS. Bind off.

FINISHING

Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams.

Neck Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook and A, work in sc around entire neck edge. Join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Cut two 6” long strands of B. Draw strands through front of sweater just below neck and tie as in photo, trimming ends.

GREEN SMOCKED YOKE PULLOVER

11 GREEN SMOCKED YOKE PULLOVER

Skill level: Easy

SIZE
Approximately 3¾” across (cuff to cuff) x 2½” high

MATERIALS
1 Ball BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2761 Lovage
Straight knitting needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)
Tapestry needle

GAUGE
22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE
Body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are picked up and worked down to cuffs.

BODY

With smaller needles, cast on 17 sts.

Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): k1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.

Row 2: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across. Change to larger needles and work even in St st until piece measures 1½” from beg, end on WS, dec 1 st at end of last row – 16 sts. Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes. Change to smaller needles.

Row 1 (RS): * K1TBL, p2, rep from * across, end k1TBL.

Row 2: * P1TBL, k2, rep from * across, end p1TBL. Rep these 2 rows twice more, end on WS.

Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): Work 5 sts, bind off center 6 sts, work to end.

Following Row: Work 5 sts, cast on 6 sts, work to end – 16 sts. Rep rows 1 and 2 three times more, end on WS, inc 1 st at end of last row – 17 sts. Mark beg and end of last row for end of armholes. Change to larger needles and work even in St st until piece measures same as front to top of ribbing. Change to smaller needles and work 2 rows of Ribbing. Bind off in ribbing.

SLEEVES

With RS facing, using larger needles, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers. Beg with a p row, work even in St st for 5 rows, end on WS. Change to smaller needles and work in Ribbing for 2 rows. Bind off in ribbing.

FINISHING

Smocking: Cut one 10” long strand of yarn. Thread strand into tapestry needle. Wrap yarn around 2 center ribs on center front and back, gathering ribs tog as in photo and tie strand tog on WS. Repeat with 2 ribs on each shoulder. Repeat with 2 center ribs at bottom of yoke on back. Cut one 12” long strand and thread into tapestry needle. Insert needle from RS to WS in center front just below yoke. Wrap yarn around 2 ribs at each side of center rib, gathering ribs tog, then bring yarn back from WS to RS at starting point. Tie as in photo. Trim ends.

Neck Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, work in sc around entire neck edge. Join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

DIAMOND FAIRISLE PULLOVER

0 DIAMOND FAIRISLE PULLOVER

Skill level: Intermediate

SIZE
Approximately 4½” wide (cuff to cuff) x 2¼” high

MATERIALS
1 Ball each BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2761 Lovage (A), #2703 Barley (B), #2760 Beet Root (C), #2721 Sprig (D) and #2762 Spruce (E)
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)

GAUGE
22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in st st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

The body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.

BODY

With straight needles, using A, cast on 17 sts. Knit 1 row on WS. Work even in St st following Chart 1 until Row 14 has been completed, end on WS.

Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): With B, k5, bind off center 7 sts, k to end.

Following Row: With B, p5, cast on 6 sts, p to end – 17 sts. Beg with Row 14, follow Chart 1 backwards to Row 1, end on WS. With A, purl 1 row on RS. Bind off. Measure down 1” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.

SLEEVES

With RS facing, using straight needles and C, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers. Purl 1 row. Follow chart 2 for 6 rows, end on WS. With A, purl 1 row on RS. Bind off.

FINISHING

Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams.

Neck Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook and B, work in sc around entire neck. Join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

CREAM PANTS

CREAM PANTS

Skill level: Easy

SIZE
Approximately 2’ across x 3” high

MATERIALS
1 Ball BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2703 Barley
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
2 Double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 4 (3.50 mm)
1 St holder

GAUGE
34 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in k1, p1 ribbing on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

LEFT LEG

With straight needles, cast on 17 sts.

Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.

Row 2: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 1½” from beg, end on WS. Inc 1 st each end of next row – 19 sts. Work even until piece measures 2½” from beg, end on WS. Sl sts onto holder.

RIGHT LEG

Work same as left leg until piece measures 2½” from beg, end on WS – 19 sts.

Joining Row (RS): Work across 17 sts of right leg, p2 tog, then work 19 sts of left leg from holder – 37 sts. Work even in ribbing as established until piece measures 3” from beg, end on WS.

Dec Row (RS): Knit, dec 17 sts across – 20 sts. Beg with a p row, work even in St st for 6 rows, end on RS. Knit 2 rows. Bind off knitwise on WS.

FINISHING

Sew back seam to crotch. Sew inside leg seams, reversing seams over lower ½” of each leg. Fold lower ½” of each leg back to RS.

Belt: With dpn’s, cast on 3 sts and work I-Cord as follows:

Row 1: * K3, do not turn work. Slide sts to beg of needle to work next row from RS. Rep from * until cord measures 7” from beg. Fasten off. Fold top edge of pants down ¼”. Tie belt around top of pants below folded edge.

GOLD CAPE

GOLD CAPE

Skill level: Easy

SIZE
Approximately 8” around lower edge x 2½” high

MATERIALS
1 Hank BERROCO LUMINA (25 grs), #1620 Gold Coast
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 4.00 mm (F)
7 St markers

GAUGE
22 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in St st
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

CAPE

With straight needles, cast on 50 sts.

Row 1 (WS): K1, place marker, (k8, place marker) 6 times, k1.

Row 2: Knit.

Row 3: Purl.

Row 4 (Dec Row): K1, sl marker, (k2 tog, k4, SSK, sl marker) 6 times, k1 – 38 sts.

Row 5: Purl.

Row 6: Knit.

Row 7 (Dec Row): P1, sl marker, (p2 tog, k2, p2 tog TBL, sl marker) 6 times, p1 – 26 sts.

Row 8: Knit.

Row 9: Purl.

Row 10 (Dec Row): K1 sl marker, (k2 tog, SSK) 6 times, k1 – 14 sts.

Rows 11 and 13: Purl.

Row 12 and 14 (WS): Knit, dropping markers.

Collar: Row 1: Knit.

Row 2: P2 tog, p to end - 13 sts.

Row 3: K2 tog, k to end - 12 sts. Rep Rows 2 and 3 once more, then rep Row 2 once more – 9 sts.

Next Row: K1, (k2 tog) 4 times – 5 sts. Bind off.

FINISHING

Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn in center of cast-on edge. Work in sc around entire cape, join with a sl st in first sc. DO NOT turn. Work from left to right in Reverse Sc around entire cape. Join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Tie: With crochet hook, make a chain 10” long. Fasten off. Thread one end of tie through edging on one side of cape at base of collar, then thread the other end through edging on the opposite side of cape at base of collar. (Tie should run across RS of cape). Pull tie up snugly and tie in a bow, allowing collar to wrap down over tie.

PINK PULLOVER WITH SCARF

PINK PULLOVER WITH SCARF

Skill level: Easy

SIZE
Approximately 4¼” across (cuff to cuff) x 3” high

MATERIALS
1 Ball BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2730 Teaberry (A) for Sweater
1 Ball BERROCO COMFORT SOCK (100 grs), #1816 Cosmopolitan (B) for Scarf
Straight knitting needles, sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Crochet hook, size 4.00 mm (F-5)

GAUGE
22 sts = 4”; 38 rows = 4” in Seed St with A on larger needles
30 sts = 4”; 40 rows = 4” in St st with B on smaller needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Body of sweater is made in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.

SWEATER

BODY

With larger needles, using A, cast on 15 sts.

Seed Stitch: Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across. Rep this row until piece measures 2” from beg. Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes. Work even until armholes measure ½”

Shape Neck: Next Row: Work 4 sts, bind off center 7 sts, work to end.

Following Row: Work 4 sts, cast on 7 sts, work to end – 15 sts. Work even for ½”. Mark beg and end of last row for end of armholes. Work even until piece measures 2” above last markers. Bind off.

SLEEVES

With larger needles, using A, pick up and k11 sts along armhole edge between markers. Work even in Seed St for 1”. Bind off.

FINISHING

Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams.

Neck Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join A at center back neck. Work in sc around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc. DO NOT turn. Work from left to right in Reverse Sc around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

Lower Edging: Beg at side seam, work same as neck edging.

SCARF

With smaller needles, using B, cast on 5 sts. Work even in St st for 8”, end on WS. Bind off.

Fringe: Cut twenty-four 3” long strands of B. Put 4 strands tog and fold in half. Insert crochet hook in 2nd st of cast-on edge of scarf and pull fold through that st forming a loop. Draw free ends of strands through loop and tighten. In this manner, make fringe in center 3 sts on each end of scarf. Trim ends to even off if necessary.

Zigzag striped turtle neck sweter

6 ZIGZAG STRIPED TURTLENECK

Skill level: Intermediate

SIZE
Approximately 4½” wide (cuff to cuff) x 2½” high (with turtleneck rolled down)

MATERIALS
1 Ball each BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2722 Purple (A), #2745 Filbert (B), #2721 Sprig (C), #2753 Agean Sea (D) and #2730 Teaberry (E)
Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUG
1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles, size 3 (3.25 mm)
1 St marker

GAUGE
22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needles
TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

NOTE

Body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.

BODY

With straight needles, using A, cast on 17 sts. Knit 1 row on WS. Work even in St st, following Chart 1 until 11 rows have been completed. Work even with D only until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): With D, k5, bind off center 7 sts, k to end.

Following Row: With D, p5, cast on 7 sts, p to end. Work even with D until back measures same as front to chart. Beg with Row 11, work chart backwards until Row 1 has been completed. Knit 1 row on WS. Bind off. Measure down 1” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.

SLEEVES

With RS facing, using straight needles and D, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers. Purl 1 row. Working in St st, follow Chart 2 until 7 rows have been completed, end on WS. Purl 1 row on RS with A. Bind off.

FINISHING

Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams, matching colors.

Turtleneck: With RS facing, using dpn’s and E, beg at center back neck, pick up and k14 sts around entire neck edge. Divide sts onto 3 dpn’s. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Knit 12 rnds. Bind off. Roll turtleneck down to RS.

Minutia 09/ ZIGZAG STRIPED TURTLENECK

#6 ZIGZAG STRIPED TURTLENECK
Skill level: Intermediate
SIZEApproximately 4½” wide (cuff to cuff) x 2½” high (with turtleneck rolled down)
MATERIALS1 Ball each BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2722 Purple (A), #2745 Filbert (B), #2721 Sprig (C), #2753 Agean Sea (D) and #2730 Teaberry (E)Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUG1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles, size 3 (3.25 mm)1 St marker
GAUGE22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in St st on larger needlesTO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
NOTE
Body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.
BODY
With straight needles, using A, cast on 17 sts. Knit 1 row on WS. Work even in St st, following Chart 1 until 11 rows have been completed. Work even with D only until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): With D, k5, bind off center 7 sts, k to end.
Following Row: With D, p5, cast on 7 sts, p to end. Work even with D until back measures same as front to chart. Beg with Row 11, work chart backwards until Row 1 has been completed. Knit 1 row on WS. Bind off. Measure down 1” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.
SLEEVES
With RS facing, using straight needles and D, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers. Purl 1 row. Working in St st, follow Chart 2 until 7 rows have been completed, end on WS. Purl 1 row on RS with A. Bind off.
FINISHING
Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams, matching colors.
Turtleneck: With RS facing, using dpn’s and E, beg at center back neck, pick up and k14 sts around entire neck edge. Divide sts onto 3 dpn’s. Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up. Knit 12 rnds. Bind off. Roll turtleneck down to RS.

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Minutia 09 / RED & WHITE STRIPED PULLOVER

#5 RED AND WHITE STRIPED PULLOVER
Skill level: Easy
SIZEApproximately 4” wide (cuff to cuff) x 2¼” high
MATERIALS1 Ball each BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2751 True Red (A) and #2703 Barley (B)Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGECrochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)
GAUGE22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in St stTO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
NOTEThe body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.
BODY
With straight needles, using A, cast on 18 sts.
Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K2, * p2, k2, rep from * across.
Row 2: P2, * k2, p2, rep from * across. Rep Rows 1 and 2 once more. Join B and, continuing to work in ribbing as established, work 4 rows B, 4 rows A, then 4 rows B.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): With A, work 6 sts, bind off center 6 sts, work to end.
Following Row: With A, work 6 sts, cast on 6 sts, work to end – 18 sts. (Work 4 rows B, the 4 rows A) twice, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing. Measure down ¾” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.
SLEEVES
With RS facing, using straight needles and B, pick up and k12 sts between armhole markers. Work even in k2, p2 ribbing for 3 rows, then join A and work even for 4 rows, end on WS. Bind off in ribbing.
FINISHING
Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams.
Neckband: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join A at center back neck, work in sc around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc. DO NOT turn.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1. Fasten off. Cut two 3” long strands each of A and B. Put strands tog and thread through center rib just below front neck. Tie strands tog as in photo.
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Minutia 09 / GOLD CABLED PULLOVER

#4 GOLD CABLED PULLOVER
Skill level: Intermediate
SIZEApproximately 4” across (cuff to cuff) x 2¾” high
MATERIALS1 Hank BERROCO LUMINA (25 grs), #1620 Gold CoastStraight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGECrochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)Cable needle (cn)
GAUGE22 sts = 4”; 30 rows = 4” in St stTO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
NOTEThe body of this sweater is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.
STITCH GLOSSARY
CB6
Sl 3 sts to cn and hold in BACK, k3, k3 from cn
CABLE PATTERN (Worked over 18 sts)
Row 1 (RS): K3, p3, k6, p3, k3.
Row 2: P3, k3, p6, k3, p3.
Row 3: K3, p3, CB6, p3, k3.
Row 4: Rep Row 2.
Rep these 4 rows for Cable Pat.
BODY
With straight needles, cast on 18 sts.
Set-Up row (WS): P3, k3, p6, k3, p3. Work even in Cable Pat until piece measures approximately 2¼” from beg, end on Row 4 of Cable Pat.
Shape Neck: Next Row (RS): P3, k3, bind off 6 sts, work to end.
Following Row: K3, p3, cast on 6 sts, work to end – 18 sts. Continue to work in pat as established until piece measures approximately 2¼” from neck, end on WS. Bind off. Measure down 1” from neck on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.
SLEEVES
With RS facing, using straight needles, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers.
Row 1 (WS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across. Rep this row until sleeve measures 1” from beg, end on WS. Bind off.
FINISHING
Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams.
Neck Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn at center back neck, work around entire neck in sc, join with a sl st in first sc. DO NOT turn. Work from left to right in Reverse Sc around entire neck, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Lower Edging: Beg at side seam, work same as neck edging.
Optional: Sew small beads at neck as in photo.
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Minutia 09 /ROSE CABLED PULLOVER

#3 ROSE CABLED PULLOVER
Skill level: Intermediate
SIZEApproximately 3½” across (cuff to cuff) x 2½” long
MATERIALS1 Ball BERROCO COMFORT DK (50 grs), #2730 TeaberryStraight knitting needles, size 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGECrochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F-5)Cable needle (cn)
GAUGE22 sts = 4”; 32 rows = 4” in St stTO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
CABLE PATTERN (Multiple of 5 sts + 2)
Row 1 (WS): K2, * p1TBL, k1, p1TBL, p2, rep from * across.
Row 2: P2, * k1TBL, p1, k1TBL, p2, rep from * across.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: P2, * sl 2 sts to cn and hold in FRONT, k1TBL; then sl the p st back to LH needle and purl it; then k1TBL from cn, p2.
Rep these 4 rows for Cable Pat.
NOTE
Body of this sweater is worked in one piece front lower front edge to lower back edge. Sleeves are then picked up and worked down to cuffs.
BODY
With straight needles, cast on 17 sts. Work even in Cable Pat for 1½”, end on WS. Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes. Work even until piece measures approximately 2¼” from beg, end on Row 4 of Cable Pat.
Shape Neck: Next Row (WS): Working Row 1 of Cable Pat, work 5 sts, bind off center 7 sts, work to end.
Following Row: Work 5 sts, cast on 7 sts, work to end – 17 sts. Work even in pat as established until piece measures ¾” from neck. Mark beg and end of last row for end of armholes. Work even until piece measures 2¼” after neck, end on WS. Bind off.
SLEEVES
With RS facing, using straight needles, pick up and k11 sts between armhole markers.
Row 1 (WS): K4, p1TBL, k1, p1TBL, k4.
Row 2: P4, k1TBL, p1, k1TBL, p4.
Row 3: Rep Row 1.
Row 4: P4, sl 2 sts to cn and hold in FRONT, k1TBL; sl purl st back to LH needle and purl that st; k1TBL from cn; p4. Rep Rows 1 – 4 once more, then work Rows 1 – 3. Bind off.
FINISHING
Fold sweater in half and sew side and sleeve seams. Fold sleeve cuffs ¼” to RS.
Neck Edging: With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn at center back neck, work around entire neck in sc, join with a sl st in first sc. DO NOT turn. Work from left to right in Reverse Sc around entire neck, join with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.
Lower Edging: Beg at side seam, work same as neck edging.
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Minutia 09 /ROSE OVERALLS

#2 ROSE OVERALLS
Skill level: Easy
SIZEApproximately 2” across x 4” high (including straps)
MATERIALS1 Hank BERROCO LUMINA (25 grs), #1655 De Wallen (A)1 Ball BERROCO COMFORT SOCK (100 grs), #1816 Cosmopolitan (B)Straight knitting needles, sizes 4 (3.50 mm) and 6 (4.00 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE1 St holder
GAUGE26 sts = 4”; 22 rows = 4” in k1, p1 ribbing on larger needlesTO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
LEFT LEG
With larger straight needles, using A, cast on 15 sts. Knit 3 rows, dec 1 st each end of last row – 13 sts. Join B and work with both yarns held tog as follows:
Ribbing: Row 1 (RS): K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.
Row 2: P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across. Rep these 2 rows 3 times more, end on WS. Sl sts onto holder.
RIGHT LEG
Work same as left leg until 6 rows of ribbing have been completed, end on WS – 13 sts.
Joining Row (RS): Work across 11 sts of right leg, p2 tog, then work 13 sts of left leg from holder – 25 sts. Work even in ribbing as established until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS.
Dec Row (RS): Knit, dec 9 sts across – 16 sts. Beg with a p row, work even in St st until piece measures 2½” from beg, end on WS. Fasten off B. With A, k the next row, inc 3 sts across – 19 sts. Knit 2 rows. Bind off knitwise on WS.
FINISHING
Sew back seam to crotch. Sew inside leg seams.
Straps (Make 2): With smaller straight needles, using A, cast on 3 sts. Work even in St st for 4½”, end on WS. Bind off. Fold A waistband at top of pants down to RS and sew straps to front and back as shown in photo. Fold A edge at lower edge of each leg up to RS.
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