Table Of ContentLRG06040675(002) LPP 175L M45˚ (JADE)
Knitting
Text © 2005 by Kris Percival
Photographs © 2005 by Sheri Giblin
All rights reserved. No part of this deck may be reproduced
in any form without written permission from the publisher.
Design by Melissa Tioleco-Cheng One of the best things about knitting is its portability. All you need
Typeset in Suburban & Adobe Garamond is some yarn, needles, and a pattern and you’re set. And here to make
things even simpler is Knitting: Reference to Go. Each of the 25 patterns
for easy navigating
eISBN: 978-1-4521-3371-3 is paired with a gorgeous color photo of the finished project, step-by-step
directions (minus those confusing abbreviations that have scared off more
The Library of Congress has previously We’ve included color-coding on than one beginner), and a list of the yarn and tools you will need for that
cataloged this title under tinhdei rciagthet wedhgaet osfo eratc ho pfr opjreocjte tcot specific project.
it is:
ISBN 0-8118-4678-4
home décor In terms of the patterns themselves, there’s something here for everyone.
Chronicle Books LLC knits for children and babies Whether you’re a knitting know-it-all or a brand-new beginner, you’ll find
680 Second Street fashions and accessories patterns ranging from easy-as-pie to challenging. And the beauty of this
for adults deck is that you can start with the simpler patterns and, as you build
San Francisco, CA 94107
the number of semicircles in- confidence, move on to the more difficult patterns. There are small, quick
www.chroniclebooks.com dicates the level of difficulty.
you’ll find projects ranging projects such as High-Top Baby Booties or Infant Mittens for that friend
from one semicircle (easy) to five
semicircles (advanced). who’s expecting. There are fun, whimsical projects such as the Soft-Weave
Belt and Chenille Pillow. And there are also special projects that take a lit-
tle longer and give you a chance to stretch your skills, like the Ribbon-Tie
Cardigan or Women’s Mohair Hoodie. And of course Knitting: Reference
to Go is filled with plenty of fun fashions you can make for yourself. Work
up the Seed Stitch Mittens & Scarf Set to complement your winter coat,
or knit up a Circle Wrap to reinvigorate that much-loved cocktail dress.
Kris Percival lives and knits in Brooklyn. She is
Whatever your mood, Knitting: Reference to Go provides an option.
the author of Knitting Pretty and Knit Knack Kit,
both published by Chronicle Books.
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LRG06040675(002) LPP 175L M45˚ (JADE)
Knitting
Text © 2005 by Kris Percival
Photographs © 2005 by Sheri Giblin
All rights reserved. No part of this deck may be reproduced
in any form without written permission from the publisher.
Design by Melissa Tioleco-Cheng One of the best things about knitting is its portability. All you need
Typeset in Suburban & Adobe Garamond is some yarn, needles, and a pattern and you’re set. And here to make
things even simpler is Knitting: Reference to Go. Each of the 25 patterns
for easy navigating
eISBN: 978-1-4521-3371-3 is paired with a gorgeous color photo of the finished project, step-by-step
directions (minus those confusing abbreviations that have scared off more
The Library of Congress has previously We’ve included color-coding on than one beginner), and a list of the yarn and tools you will need for that
cataloged this title under tinhdei rciagthet wedhgaet osfo eratc ho pfr opjreocjte tcot specific project.
it is:
ISBN 0-8118-4678-4
home décor In terms of the patterns themselves, there’s something here for everyone.
Chronicle Books LLC knits for children and babies Whether you’re a knitting know-it-all or a brand-new beginner, you’ll find
680 Second Street fashions and accessories patterns ranging from easy-as-pie to challenging. And the beauty of this
for adults deck is that you can start with the simpler patterns and, as you build
San Francisco, CA 94107
the number of semicircles in- confidence, move on to the more difficult patterns. There are small, quick
www.chroniclebooks.com dicates the level of difficulty.
you’ll find projects ranging projects such as High-Top Baby Booties or Infant Mittens for that friend
from one semicircle (easy) to five
semicircles (advanced). who’s expecting. There are fun, whimsical projects such as the Soft-Weave
Belt and Chenille Pillow. And there are also special projects that take a lit-
tle longer and give you a chance to stretch your skills, like the Ribbon-Tie
Cardigan or Women’s Mohair Hoodie. And of course Knitting: Reference
to Go is filled with plenty of fun fashions you can make for yourself. Work
up the Seed Stitch Mittens & Scarf Set to complement your winter coat,
or knit up a Circle Wrap to reinvigorate that much-loved cocktail dress.
Kris Percival lives and knits in Brooklyn. She is
Whatever your mood, Knitting: Reference to Go provides an option.
the author of Knitting Pretty and Knit Knack Kit,
both published by Chronicle Books.
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LRG06040675(002) LPP 175L M45˚ (JADE)
Of course we realize that someday you may want to venture beyond the scope of psso pass slipped stitch over
Knitting: Reference to Go, and with this in mind we’ve included knitting abbrevi- pu 1 pick up 1 stitch
ations and helpful terms below. rem remaining
rep repeat
RS right side
Abbreviations rnd(s) round(s)
alt alternate sk skip
beg beginning sl slip
bl block sl st slip stitch
BO bind off sp single-pointed needle
CC contrasting color ssk slip, slip, knit (a left-leaning single decrease)
dble double st(s) stitches
dec decrease st st stockinette stitch
dp double-pointed needle tog together
foll following WS wrong side
gm gram yb bring yarn to back of work
inc increase yf bring yarn to front of work
in(s) inch(es) yo yarn over
k knit * * Repeat what is between the asterisks as many times as specified.
k2tog knit 2 together ( ) Repeat what is inside the parentheses as many times as specified.
kwise knit-wise (as if to knit) " inch
lp(s) loop(s) #, no. number
MC main color
oz ounce
Some helpful terms
p purl
yarn double Use 2 strands of yarn simultaneously.
p2tog purl 2 together
work even Continue in the same stitch pattern, with no increases
pwise purl-wise (as if to purl)
or decreases, until further directed.
patt pattern
1 B
psso pass slipped stitch over
pu 1 pick up 1 stitch
rem remaining
rep repeat
RS right side
rnd(s) round(s)
sk skip
sl slip
sl st slip stitch
sp single-pointed needle
ssk s lip, slip, knit (a left-leaning single decrease)
st(s) stitches
st st stockinette stitch
tog together
WS wrong side
yb bring yarn to back of work
yf bring yarn to front of work
yo yarn over
* * R epeat what is between the asterisks as many times as specified.
( ) R epeat what is inside the parentheses as many times as specified.
" inch
#, no. number
Some helpful terms
yarn double Use 2 strands of yarn simultaneously.
work even C ontinue in the same stitch pattern, with no increases
or decreases, until further directed.
Difficulty level
Broken Rib Scarf
1
Knit with soft, super-warm merino wool, this scarf will keep you toasty
on the coldest of winter nights. It’s even long enough to wrap twice around
your head and neck.
You will need:
340 yards soft wool worsted weight yarn
1 pair size 8 needles
Scissors
Tape measure
Yarn needle
Gauge
Gauge should be about 4 ½ stitches per inch in broken rib pattern on
size 8 needles. Knit the first few inches of the scarf to make sure your
gauge matches. If it does not, change your needle size to achieve the
right gauge and start again. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
Directions
1. Cast on 32 stitches, leaving a 6-inch tail of yarn to weave in later.
2. Rows 1–5: Work in knit 2, purl 2 ribbing to the end of the row.
3. Rows 6–10: Work in purl 2, knit 2 ribbing to the end of the row.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until scarf measures 66 inches.
5. Bind off in pattern.
6. Using your yarn needle, weave in and trim loose ends.
FINISHED DIMENSIONS: approximately 7 by 66 inches
Improvisation idea
Triple the width of the scarf to make a long, cozy wrap.
YARN CREDIT: Debbie Bliss “Merino Aran,” 100% merino wool (50 grams,
86 yards). Color: #601
Difficulty level
Soft-Weave Belts
1
These soft, ribbon-style belts provide a lovely accent for low-rise jeans or
pants. They’ll stretch a little, so think of them more as a fashion accessory
than as a means to hold up your trousers. The pattern uses needles that are
smaller than typically used for the yarn in order to create a tighter weave.
You will need:
95 yards mercerized cotton light worsted weight yarn for each belt
1 pair size 1 needles
Scissors
Tape measure
Yarn needle
Two 1-inch D-rings for each belt
Gauge
for ribbed belt
Gauge should be 11 stitches per 1 ¼ inches in ribbed pattern on size
1 needles, with ribbing relaxed. Knit the first few inches of the belt to
make sure your gauge matches. If it does not, change your needle size
to achieve the right gauge and start again. Exact gauge is not critical for
this project.
for linen-weave belt
Gauge should be 12 stitches per 1 ½ inches in linen-weave pattern on
size 1 needles. Knit the first few inches of the belt to make sure your
gauge matches. If it does not, change your needle size to achieve the
right gauge and start again. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.
