Ready for Fall Ribbed Scarf

This scarf is just right for moving into chilly weather...thank Filatura Di Crosa for this easy pattern!

SIZE One size
MATERIALS
• 2 balls Filatura Di Crosa SUPERIOR
70% cashmere, 25% schappe
silk, 5% extrafine merino wool
(0.88oz/25g; 330yds/300m) in color
#27 steel grey (A)
• 2 balls Filatura Di Crosa NIRVANA
100% extrafine merino wool
(0.88oz/25g; 372yds/340m) in color
#12 dove grey (B)
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Crochet hook size G-7 (4.5mm), for
attaching Fringe
• Yarn needle
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
5” x 70”/13cm x 178cm, excluding
fringe
GAUGE
36 sts and 25 rows = 4”/10cm in k3, p3 rib with 1
strand each A and B held together
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
NOTE: SCARF is worked with 1 strand each of A
and B held together throughout pattern. We suggest
that you cut the Fringes before beginning to knit.

Fringe
You will need a total of 16 Fringes for the SCARF.
Cut a total of 96 strands 18” long each in A and B.

SCARF
Cast on 47 sts.
Row 1 (RS) Sl1, * k3, p3; rep from * to last 4 sts, k4.
Row 2 Sl1, * p3, k3; rep from * to last 4 sts, p4.
Rep Rows 1-2 until piece measures approx. 70” long
or either ball of yarn is about to run out. Bind off all
sts in rib.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Weave in ends.
Attaching Fringe
Using crochet hook and 6 strands each of A and B for
each Fringe, attach 8 Fringes at the cast-on and bind-
off ends of SCARF, with 1 placed at each corner and
6 evenly spaced between.

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Pucker Up with Kiss Kiss Yarn!

Novelty yarn is fun, fun, fun...and fast to knit up super cool scarves! This scarf pattern uses only one skein of Filatura Di Crossa Kiss Kiss yarn.

 

 

SIZE One size
MATERIALS
• 1 hank Filatura Di Crosa KISS
KISS 65% acrylic, 20% wool, 15% polyester (3.5oz/1OOg; 11yds/1Om) in color #15 coral reef
• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) needles
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
6" in circumference x 52" long/15cm x
132cm
GAUGE
Gauge is not essential to this project.
NOTES:
HOW TO WORK WITH KISS KISS
This is a ladder-type yarn with
decorative boucle pigtails strung along a ladder (or railroad track) of yarn, into which the pick-up east-on and knit stitches are worked.
You will work into every space between
rungs of the ladder (please note that
there may be 2 or 3 strands of yam [joining the side rails of the ladder] between the wider openings- the wider opening counts as the pick-up area).
To cast on, you will "thread" the tip of the needle into successive openings in the ladder, picking up your "east-on" stitches. SCARF
"Cast on" 3 stitches, as instructed above. Turn needle.
Row 1 * Place the tip of the right-hand needle into

the first east-on stitch and then pick up the next
space along ladder of the yarn by wrapping it around the needle as if to knit. Pull the new stitch through

the "east-on" stitch; repeat from * across row- 3

stitches. Turn needle.

Continue to repeat Row 1, until you are near the end of the hank of yarn.NOTE: The scarf will naturally form a spiral.

Bind off all stitches knitwise.
 
 

The Perfect One-Button Spring Jacket

This little chill-chaser is just perfect for those cool spring/summer nights! This Filatura Di

Crosa yarn and pattern make this the jacket to have!

SIZES

X–Small (Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2X)

MATERIALS

• 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls Filatura Di Crosa TEMPO 51% cotton, 37% acrylic, 12% polyamide (1.75oz/50g; 115yds/105m) in color #05 coral reef

• One pair size 6 (4mm) straight needles

• One pair size 7 (4.5mm) straight needlesOR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

• 1 button, ¾”/19mm diameter

• Stitch holders

• Stitch markers

• Yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

Bust 34 (36, 38, 40, 43, 45)”/86 (91, 96, 102, 109, 114) cm

Length 18 (18, 18½, 19, 19¼, 19¼)”/46 (46, 47, 48, 49, 49) cm
Sleeve Length 9¾ (9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾, 9¾)”/25 (25, 25, 25, 25, 25) cm

GAUGE
20 sts and 26 rows = 4”/10cm in St st and larger needles

TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS
K2tog: Knit 2 together (dec) – Knit 2 sts together through the front loops.
PATTERN STITCH

Stockinette stitch (St st) Knit on RS, purl on WS.

BACK
With larger needles, cast on 85 (91, 97, 103, 109, 115) sts.

** Row 1 (RS) K1, * p1, k1; rep from * to end.

Row 2 P1, * k1, p1; rep from * to end.

Row 3 P1, * k1, p1; rep from * to end.

 

Row 4 K1, * p1, k1; rep from * to end.

Rep these 4 rows once more, then Rows 1 & 2 once. **

Change to St st and work even until piece measures

11”/28cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Armholes

Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next 2 rows.

Dec 1 st each end next 5 rows.

Dec 1 st each end every other row to 59 (63, 67, 73, 77, 83) sts.

Work even until piece measures 17¼ (17¼, 17¾, 18, 18½, 18½)”/ 44 (44, 45, 46, 47, 47)cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Neck

Next Row (RS) K21 (23, 25, 27, 29, 31) sts, turn, on these sts only.

Bind off 5 sts beg next 2 WS rows.

Bind off loosely the rem 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts for Shoulder.

Return to rem sts and slip next 17 (17, 17, 19, 19, 21) sts to holder center Back, rejoin yarn, work 2nd half to match, reversing shaping.

LEFT FRONT
With larger needles, cast on 47 (49, 51, 55, 59, 63) sts.
Work as for Back from ** to **.
Next Row (RS) K to last 5 sts, p1, [k1, p1] twice.
Next Row K1, [p1, k1] twice, p to end.
Cont in patt over Front edge 5 sts and St st over rem sts throughout.
When piece measures 11”/28cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Armhole
Keeping Front edge correct, bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next RS row.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge next 5 rows.
Dec 1 st at Armhole edge every RS row 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) times – 34 (35, 36, 40, 43, 47) sts.
Keeping Front edge correct, work even until Front measures 14½ (14½, 15, 15⅜, 15¾, 15¾)”/37 (37, 38, 39, 40, 40)cm from beg, end with a WS row.
Next Row (RS) K to last 5 sts, slip last 5 sts to holder.
Next Row Bind off 10 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) sts, p to end.
Dec 1 st at Neck edge every row until 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts rem.
Work even until Front measures same as Back to Shoulder, end with a WS row.

Bind off loosely rem 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts for Shoulder.

RIGHT FRONT

With larger needles, cast on 47 (49, 51, 55, 59, 63) sts.

Work as for Back from ** to **.

Next Row (RS) P1, [k1, p1] twice, k to end.

Next Row P to last 5 sts, k1, [p1, k1] twice.

Cont in patt over Front edge 5 sts and St st over rem sts throughout.

When piece measures 11”/28cm from beg, end with a RS row.

Shape Armhole

Keeping Front edge correct, Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next WS row.

Dec 1 st at Armhole edge next 5 rows.

Dec 1 st at Armhole edge every RS row 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 5) times – 34 (35, 36, 40, 43, 47) sts.

Keeping Front edge correct, work even until Front measures 14½ (14½, 15, 15⅜, 15¾, 15¾)”/37 (37, 38, 39, 40, 40)cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Next Row (RS) Cont in patt 5 sts and slip these 5 sts to holder, bind off 10 (10, 10, 10, 11, 11) sts, p to end.
Dec 1 st at Neck edge every row until 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts rem.
Work even until Front measure same as Back to Shoulder, end with a RS row.
Bind off loosely rem 11 (13, 15, 17, 19, 21) sts for Shoulder.

SLEEVES
With larger needles, cast on 57 (59, 61, 63, 65, 67) sts.
Work as for Back from ** to **.
Cont in St st and inc 1 st each end every 8th (8th, 8th, 8th, 7th, 7th) row to 65 (67, 69, 71, 75, 77) sts.
Work even until Sleeve measures 9¾”/25cm from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Cap

Bind off 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 6) sts beg next 2 rows.

Dec 1 st each end next 10 rows.

Dec 1 st each end every other row 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) times.

Dec 1 st each end next 6 rows.

Bind off 3 sts beg next 2 rows.

Bind off loosely rem 7 (7, 7, 7, 9, 9) sts.

 

FINISHING

Sew Shoulder seams.

Neckband

With RS facing and smaller needles, slip the 5 sts from RIGHT FRONT holder to right-hand needle, rejoin yarn, pick up and k29 (29, 29, 29, 30, 30) sts up Neck edge, 11 sts down Back Neck, k the Back Neck holder 17 (17, 17, 19, 19, 21) sts, pick up and k 11 sts up Back Neck, 29 (29, 29, 29, 30, 30) sts down Front Neck, work in patt the 5 sts from LEFT FRONT holder – 107 (107, 107, 109, 111, 113) sts.

Keeping Front edge correct, work in Front edge patt over all sts for 1 row.

Next Row (RS) Front edge pattern for first 3 sts, k2tog, yo twice, work in patt to end of row.

Cont in patt 1 row but work only into first yo, drop 2nd yo off needle.

Work 4 more rows in patt.

Bind off loosely in patt.

Set in Sleeves. Sew side and Sleeve seams.

Sew on button. Weave in ends.

 

ABBREVIATIONS

beg begin(ning)

cm centimeter

cont continue(d)(s)(ing)

dec decrease(d)(s)(ing)

inc increase(d)(s)(ing)

k knit

mm millimeters

p purl

patt pattern

rem remain(ed)(s)(ing)
rep repeat(s)(ing)

RS right side

st(s) stitch(es)

tog together

WS wrong side

yo yarn over

Warm Up that Cold Shoulder!

This fun fur shoulder vest pattern from TSC Yarns, should keep that small chill away...

SIZES Small (Medium, Large, XL)


MATERIALS
3 (4, 5, 5) balls Filatura Di Crosa CINCILLA, 52% wool, 34% acrylic, 14% polyamide (1.75oz/50g; 38yds/35m) in color #06 brick
One pair size 15 (10mm) needle OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 30 (34, 36, 40)”/76 (86.5, 91.5,101.5) cm
Length 8 (8, 10, 10)”/20.5 (20.5,25.5, 25.5) cm

GAUGE 8 sts and 10 rows = 4”/10 cm in K1, p1 rib
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTERN STITCHES

K1, p1 rib (multiple of 2 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS) K1, [p1, k1] to end.
Row 2 P1, [k1, p1] to end.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for K1, p1, rib.

VEST
Cast on 15 (15, 21, 21) sts.
Work in K1, p1 rib until piece measures 60 (68, 72, 80)” from beginning, end with a WS row.
Bind off.

FINISHING

Sew cast-on and bind-off rows together to form a loop. Mark 5 (5½, 6, 6½)” either side of seam along

one long edge for upper edge of Back (A). With RS

facing, flatten loop in half, keeping seam centered.

Mark center 10 (11, 12, 13)” along long edge of opposite half of loop (B) to correspond with marked

upper edge of Back. Sew marked edges together.
Seamed section will form the Back, unsewn edges will
form the Armholes and remaining section will form the
Collar and Fronts.Weave in ends.

Warm Up to the New Year!

Sorry about the delay into the New Year, but I have been a bit busy getting a new job, moving to a new city and even getting a new haircut. So welcome 2012...it's gonna be a great year!
This scarf pattern from Filatura Di Crosa is all about the new yarn FELIX.

SIZE One size
MATERIALS
3 balls Filatura Di Crosa FELIX 70% acrylic, 19% polyester, 11% polyamide (1.75oz/50g; 22yds/20m)
in color #08 taupe
One size 15 (10mm) circular needle, 40”/101.5 cm long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
5”/12.5 cm wide x 70”/178 cm long GAUGE
6 sts and 11 rows = 4”/10 cm in Garter stitch
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE NOTE Scarf is worked lengthwise back and forth in rows. The bind-offs and
cast-ons at the beginnings and ends of rows form the fringe on the Scarf ends. Circular needle is used to accommodate large number of stitches.

PATTERN STITCHES
Garter stitch (Garter st) Knit every row.


SCARF
Cast on 94 sts.
Row 1 Knit.

Row 2 Bind off 8 sts, knit to end – 86 sts rem.
Row 3 Bind off 8 sts, knit to end, cast on 8 sts –86 sts rem.
Row 4 Knit to end, cast on 8 sts – 94 sts.
Row 5 Knit.
Row 6 Bind off 8 sts, k8, bind off 4 sts, knit to last 20 sts, bind off 4 sts, k16.
Row 7 Bind off 8 sts, k8, cast on 4 sts, knit to last 8 sts, k8, cast on 8 sts.
Row 8 Knit to end, cast on 8 sts – 94 sts.

Row 9 Knit.
Row 10 Bind off 8 sts, knit to end – 86 sts rem.
Row 11 Bind off 8 sts, knit to end, cast on 8 sts – 86 sts rem.
Row 12 Knit to end, cast on 8 sts – 94 sts.
Row 13 Knit.
Bind off.

Summer Tank

This tank gives a great summer update...a racerback!

SIZES Small (Medium, Large, X-Large)
KNITTED MEASUREMENTS
Bust 34 (39, 44, 49)”/86.5 (99, 112, 124.5) cm
Length 21½ (22, 23, 23½)”/54.5 (56, 58.5, 59.5) cm
MATERIALS
• 5 (6, 7, 8) balls Filatura Di Crosa TEMPO 51% cotton, 37% acrylic, 12% nylon
(1.75oz/50g; 115yds/105m) in color #03 sunset
• One pair size 5 (3.75mm) needles
• OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
• Stitch holders
• Stitch markers
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
GAUGE
20 sts and 24 rows = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

SPECIAL TERMS
C4B: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in back, k2, k2
from cn.
C4F: Slip 2 sts to cn and hold in front, k2, k2
from cn.
C8F: Slip 4 sts to cn and hold in front, k4, k4
from cn.
SPECIAL TECHNIQUE
3-NEEDLE BIND OFF: [Seaming 2 pieces
together as you bind off.] Place sts of pieces to
be joined on separate needles (or each end of a
circular needle), hold one behind the other with
RS facing each other, in LH; with a third needle
(the same size or 1 size larger than used for
knitting the pieces), k2tog [1 from front needle, 1
from back needle – 1 st on RH needle], *k2tog
[you now have 2 sts on RH needle], bind off 1 st
in usual way; rep from * to end.

PATTERN STITCHES
Stockinette stitch (St st)
K2, p2 rib (multiple of 4 sts + 2)
Cable Panel (panel of 10 sts)
Row 1 (RS) P1, k8, p1.
Row 2 and all even number rows K1, p8, k1.
Row 3 P1, C8F, p1
Rows 5 and 7 Rep Row 1.
Rep Rows 1-8 for Cable Panel.
NOTE: Work the FRONT first.

FRONT
Cast on 86 (98, 110, 122) sts.
(RS) Begin k2, p2 rib; work 6 rows.
Row 1 (RS) K38 (44, 50, 56), pm, work Row 1
of Cable Panel, pm, k38 (44, 50, 56).
Row 2 (WS) P38 (44, 50, 56), sm, work Row 2
of Cable Panel, sm, p38 (44, 50, 56).
Cont working in pat as est until piece
measures 14” from beg, end with a WS row.

Shape Left Armhole and Neck
Row 1 (RS) K2, p2, ssk, k30 (36, 42, 48),
k2tog, p1, k4. Turn, leaving rem sts on holder
for Right Armhole and Neck.
Row 2 Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as
they face you.
Row 3 K2, p2, ssk, knit to last 5 sts, p1, k4.
Row 4 Rep Row 2.
Row 5 K2, p2, ssk, knit to last 7 sts, k2tog, p1,C4B.
Row 6 Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 2-6 for 8 (9, 10, 11) times more,
then rep Rows 2-3 once more – 13 (16, 19, 22)sts rem.
Stop Neck shaping, cont cable pat and dec 1 stat Armhole edge every RS row 3 more times –
10 (13, 16, 19) sts rem.
Place rem sts on holder.

Shape Right Armhole and Neck
With RS facing, rejoin yarn at Neck edge.
Slip sts from Right Armhole and Neck holder onto needle.
Row 1 (RS) K4, p1, ssk, knit to last 6 sts, k2tog, p2, k2.
Row 2 Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as they face you.
Row 3 K4, p1, knit to last 6 sts, k2tog, p2, k2.
Row 4 Rep Row 2.
Row 5 C4F, p1, ssk, knit to last 6 sts, k2tog, p2, k2.
Row 6 Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 2-6 for 8 (9, 10, 11) times more,
then rep Rows 2-3 once more – 13 (16, 19, 22) sts rem.
Stop Neck shaping, cont cable pat and dec 1 st at Armhole edge every RS row 3 more times – 10 (13, 16, 19) sts rem.
Place rem sts on holder.

BACK
Cast on 86 (98, 110, 122) sts.
(RS) Begin k2, p2 rib; work 6 rows.
(RS) Change to St st; work even until piece
measures 14” from beg, end with a WS row.
Shape Armholes
Row 1 (RS) K2, p2, ssk, knit to last 6 sts,
k2tog, p2, k2.
Row 2 Knit the knit sts and purl the purl sts as
they face you.
Rep Rows 1-2 22 (24, 26, 28) more times – 40
(48, 56, 64) sts rem.

Shape Shoulders
(RS) Work 5 (8, 11, 14) sts, bind off 30 (32, 34,
36) sts, work 5 (8, 11, 14) sts.
Place rem sts on holders.
FINISHING
Block pieces to measurements. Join Shoulder
seams using 3-Needle Bind-Off, leaving 5
cable sts on each side on holders.
Neckband (make 2)
Transfer 5 sts from holders to needles. Work
even in pat as est until piece reaches to center
Back Neck. Bind off all sts.
Sew edges of Neckbands to Back Neck. Sew
bound-off edges of Neckbands together to form
back seam. Sew side seams. Weave in ends.

Summery Potato Chip Scarf

Bring out your summer diva, knit this up and wear with your favorite maxi dress and sandals! SIZE One size KNITTED MEASUREMENTS Length of Cast-On Edge 68”/173 cm Spiraled Scarf 72”/183 cm x 3”/7.5 cm MATERIALS • 2 balls Filatura Di Crosa LOVELY JEANS 100% cotton (1.75oz/50g; 93yds/85m) in color #59 snow white (A) • 1 hank Filatura Di Crosa BANDEL 75% cotton, 25% nylon (1.75oz/50g; 77yds/70m) in color #07 opal (B) • One pair size 9 (5.5mm) needles OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE • Yarn needle GAUGE 14 sts = 4”/10 cm in Stockinette stitch and A GAUGE IS NOT ESSENTIAL FOR THIS PROJECT, but should be loose SPECIAL TERM K1-f/b: Knit 1 front and back (inc) - Knit into front loop of next st, then knit it again through the back loop. NOTES: Scarf is knit lengthwise. Always hold B to RS of work and work 1 st in every square eyelet along edge of Bandel ribbon yarn. SCARF With A, cast on 125 sts. Join B. Row 1 (RS) With 1 strand each of A and B, knit. Row 2 (Inc Row) K1-f/b in each st across – 250 sts. Drop B. Rows 3 and 4 With A only, knit. Pick up B. Rows 5 and 6 With 1 strand each of A and B, knit. Drop B. Row 7 (Inc Row) With A only, k1-f/b in each st across – 500 sts. Row 8 Knit. Row 9 Purl. Row 10 Knit. Pick up B. Row 11 With 1 strand each of A and B, knit. Bind off all sts knitwise using both A and B. Weave in ends. WORKING WITH BANDEL BANDEL is a soft cotton-blend ribbon yarn with one smooth edge and square eyelets forming a “railroad track” along the opposite edge. While it can be knitted or crocheted alone, it is more frequently used as a carry-along yarn to create dramatic ruffles on a garment or accessories created from a classic yarn. To add a ruffle, simply pick up BANDEL [with the tip of the needle inserted into a square eyelet] and knit it together with the main yarn. The pick-up should be made in each stitch in that row, inserting the needle into EVERY square eyelet on BANDEL (or as indicated in the pattern).

It's Really Cold Outside...I need a Striped Neckwarmer!

The tempurature is dropping...even in Austin. What perfectr weather for this amazing striped cozy warm. pom-pomed neckwarmer.


ONE SIZE

KNIT MEASUREMENTS
6½“/16.5cm tall x 31½“/80cm circumference (excluding fringe)

MATERIALS
2 balls Filatura Di Crosa COCCO 43% wool, 42% acrylic, 15% polyamide (1.75oz/50g; 18yds/16m) in color #02 charcoal (A)
1 ball COCCO in color #04 ebony (B)
1 ball COCCO in color #01 silver (C)
One pair #17 (12.75mm) needles
OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle, to weave in ends

GAUGE
5.5 sts and 8 rows = 4"/10cm in Reverse
Stockinette Stitch
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

PATTERN STITCH
Reverse Stockinette Stitch (Rev St st)
Knit on WS, purl on RS.

NECKWARMER
With A, cast on 12 sts.
(RS) Purl one row.
(WS) Begin Rev St st, * k1-f/b, knit across to
last 2 sts, k2tog.
(RS) Purl 1 row.*
Repeat from * to * three times.
Leaving about 4-7" long tail for fringe, cut yarn 1" after next “bobble”.

NOTE: When cutting yarn at end of each color section or attaching new color to begin the next section, vary the length of the fringe
between 4” and 7” long. The yarn should be cut 1” below the “bobble”, so that the yarn end can be knotted close to the “bobble” to prevent fraying; the knot can then be hidden beneath the “bobble”.
Attach B, leaving tail for fringe, repeat from * to * 4 times.
Cut yarn, leaving tail for fringe.
Attach A, leaving tail for fringe, repeat from * to * 4 times.
Cut yarn leaving tail for fringe.
Attach C, leaving tail for fringe, repeat from * to * 4 times.
Cut yarn leaving tail for fringe.
Repeat from * to *, alternating colors A, B, A and C, until 12 stripes are worked (approx. 21" from beginning). Bind off all sts.

FINISHING
Sew ends of piece together to form a ring.
Weave in loose ends only.
Make a knot on the end of each fringe, just below the “bobble”, to prevent yarn from unraveling.

Flirty Girl Ruffled Shawl

Be a Flirty Girl with this adorable ruffled shawl! this new yarn is to die for. Check it out at your favorite yarn shop!

One Size
KNIT MEASUREMENTS
18½“/47cm long x 36“/91.5cm wide

MATERIALS
1 ball Filatura Di Crosa SUPERIOR 70%
cashmere, 30% schappe silk (0.88oz/25g;
330yds/300m) in color #45 lipstick red (A)
1 hank Filatura Di Crosa OPERADARTE
39% wool, 39% acrylic, 13% polyamide,
9% kid mohair (1.75oz/50g; 44yds/40m) in
color #10 ruby (B)
One size 6 (4mm) circular needle, 24”
long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
Yarn needle, to weave in ends

GAUGE
22 sts and 26 rows = 4"/10cm in Stockinette stitch with Superior(A)
TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE
PATTERN STITCHES
Stockinette Stitch (St st)
Knit on RS, purl on WS.
Garter Stitch (Garter st)
Knit every row.

WORKING WITH OPERADARTE
OPERADARTE is a ribbon yarn with black (or white) mohair picot along one edge and square eyelets along the opposite edge. While it can be knitted alone, it is more frequently used as a carry-along yarn to create dramatic ruffles on a garment or accessories knit from a classic yarn.
To add a ruffle, simply pick up Operadarte [with tip of the needle inserted into a square eyelet] and knit it together with the main yarn. The pick-up should be made in each stitch in that
row, inserting the needle into EVERY OTHER square eyelet on the Operadarte (or as indicated in the pattern).
NOTE: Piece is knit on circular needle to accommodate the large number of stitches.

SHAWL
With A, cast on 273 sts.
Purl one row.
NOTE: For a smooth finished edge, join B at the beg of each Ruffle Row by folding the end of B under and inserting the tip of the needle through the first and second eyelets for the first st. Knit the row as directed until the last st, cut B, leaving 3
eyelets intact, fold B under, inserting the tip of the needle into the 2nd and last eyelets to end row.
* Ruffle Row (RS) With A and B, knit every st, picking up every other eyelet on B, and working together with A. Cut off B.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3. **
Dec Row 1 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k10] 7 times, [k2tog, k9] 10 times, [k2tog, k10] 6 times, k2tog, k2 – 249 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 2 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 2 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k9] 6 times, [k2tog, k8] 11 times, [k2tog, k9] 6 times, k2tog, k2 – 225 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 6 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 3 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k8] 6 times, [k2tog, k7] 12 times, [k2tog, k8] 5 times, k2tog, k2 – 201 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 4 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k7] 5 times, [k2tog, k6] 13 times, [k2tog, k7] 5 times, k2tog, k2 – 177 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 6 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 5 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k6] 5 times, [k2tog, k5] 14 times, [k2tog, k6] 4 times, k2tog, k2 – 153 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 6 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k5] 4 times, [k2tog, k4] 15 times, [k2tog, k5] 4 times, k2tog, k2 – 129 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Rep from * to ** (Ruffle Row).
Dec Row 7 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k4] 4 times, [k2tog, k3] 16 times, [k2tog, k4] 3 times, k2tog, k2 – 105 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 8 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k3] 3 times, [k2tog, k2] 17 times, [k2tog, k3] 3 times, k2tog, k2 – 81 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 9 (RS) K3, [k2tog, K2] 3 times, [k2tog, k1] 18 times, [k2tog, k2] 2 times, k2tog, k2 – 57 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 8 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 10 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k1] 2 times, [k2tog] 19 times, [k2tog, k1] 2 times, k2tog, k2 – 33 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 4 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 11 (RS) K3, [k2tog] 14 times, k2 – 19 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, k3.
Work 2 rows in St st, keeping first 3 and last 3 sts in Garter st.
Dec Row 12 (RS) K3, [k2tog] 7 times, k2 – 12 sts rem.
Next Row K3, purl to last 3 sts, K3.
Dec Row 13 (RS) K3, [k2tog, k1] 2 times, k3 – 10 sts rem.
(WS) K3, p2, fold in half and bind off rem sts using 3-needle bind off method.
Weave in ends.

Tricolor Band Beret

The matching hat...as promised...


One Size
KNIT MEASUREMENTS
10½“/27cm tall x 21“/53.5cm circumference
MATERIALS
2 balls Filatura Di Crosa ZARA 100%
extrafine merino wool (1.75oz/50g;
137yds/125m) in color #1404 black (A)
1 ball Filatura Di Crosa EVVIVA BLACK
44% wool, 36% acrylic, 12% polyester, 8% nylon (1.75oz/50g; 66yds/60m) in color #09 black/lime (B)
One size 11 (8mm) circular needle, 16" long OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE
One set size 11 (8mm) double-pointed needles (dpns)
Stitch markers
Cable needle (cn)
Yarn needle, to weave in ends

NOTE: Zara (A) is used holding 2 strands together throughout.

GAUGE
19 sts and 18 rows = 4”/10cm in Basketweave Pattern with 2 strands of Zara (A) held together

SPECIAL TERMS
C4F Slip next 2 sts to cn, hold to front, k2, k2 from cn.
C4B Slip next 2 sts to cn, hold to back, k2, k2 from cn.

PATTERN STITCHES
Basketweave Pattern
Round 1 Knit.
Round 2 * (C4F), repeat from * around.
Round 3 Knit.
Round 4 K2, * (C4B), repeat from * around to last 2 sts; work C4B with last 2 sts and first 2 sts of this round.
Repeat Rounds 1-4 for Pattern.
Reverse Stockinette Stitch in the Round (Rev St st) – Purl every round.

BERET
With 2 strands A, cast on 100 sts and join in a round, taking care not to twist sts. Place marker for beginning of round.
Work in Pattern for 20 rounds (approx. 4½").
Cut A. Join B and knit one round.
Purl every round for 4".
Change to dpns as necessary.

Shape Crown
Next Round [P10, place marker]; repeat to end of round (total of 10 markers placed).
Dec Round * [Purl to marker, p2tog after marker]; repeat to end of round – 90 sts remain.
Purl next round.*
Rep from * to * until 10 sts rem.
Cut B, leaving a 12” tail. Pull tail through remaining sts and pull tightly to fasten off.
Weave in ends.