Alison Green
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Knitting: Poncho
This capelet is worked from the bottom up. The bottom ribbing is worked separately for the Back and Front in rows, then joined in the round for the Body of the capelet. The bottom ribbing side seams are sewn during finishing. Another option would be to leave the ribbing open at the sides for a split hem, or you could double the cast on numbers ...
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
This shawl begins with a variation on a garter tab cast-on, then the Body of the shawl is formed by increasing 6 sts on every right-side row. The wide lace edging is worked sideways, attaching to the shawl Body as you go. The lace pattern for the Body is presented in chart form only. You may work the edging from text or chart.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
For a good fit, choose a size 1 – 2” / 2.5 – 5 cm smaller than actual head circumference. Ribbing is very stretchy.
Knitting: Cardigan
Kearsarge is a zippered cardigan knit in one piece to the armholes, then separated for back & fronts with sleeve knit separately and set in. The hems and collar are bordered with a simple cable and eyelet pattern, which continues up the front edges and the center of each sleeve.
Knitting: Beret, Tam
The pattern is written in two sizes, and a floppy and a regular version – so, four possibilities total (small/regular, small/floppy, large/regular and large/floppy). The hat is made by knitting the cable band lengthwise, then picking up stitches and knitting the hat body in the round.
Knitting: Christmas Stocking
This stocking is worked from the top down, with an easy lace cuff, stranded colorwork leg and foot, and an “afterthought” heel.
Knitting: Cardigan
This flattering wrap-style cardigan is a great style for many body types. It is constructed in one piece from the hem up to the neckband, with the sleeves knit flat and set in. The lovely lace & cable edging includes some cleverly-hidden short rows to turn the corners at the start of the front edge shaping and the back neck edge shaping.
Knitting: Gloves
Gloves were knit at a tighter gauge than the recommended gauge for this yarn, for warmth and to make the cables stand out more.
Knitting: Dress
Needles & Notions: Size 4 US/3.5 mm circular needles, 16” (40 cm) long; size 4 US/3.5 mm double-pointed needles; stitch markers in two colors; cable needle; stitch holder; tapestry needle; spare needle for three needle bind off; three buttons 5/8” (15 mm) diameter
Knitting: Shawl / Wrap
The Hesperia Stole is knit lengthwise, with an edging that is attached as you knit it, after knitting the main section. The pattern includes both charted and line-by-line instructions.
Knitting: Pullover
Rapunzel is a raglan pullover with elegant cable edgings, which are knit lengthwise, with stitches picked up for the front, back and sleeves. Pattern includes both charts and line-by-line instructions, and instructions for eight sizes ranging from 31” to 51” bust size.