Chunky Knits by Alyssarhaye Graciano

Author:Alyssarhaye Graciano
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Published: 2019-12-15T16:00:00+00:00

MISS VAN’S BALACLAVA

ADVENTUROUS KNITTER

This pattern is all about construction. If you’re looking for a technical challenge, Miss Van’s Balaclava is for you! It features knitting in the round, the herringbone stitch and decreases. Challenge yourself with this modern ski mask!

Have you ever seen a mural by Miss Van? Put down my book right now and Google Miss Van, I’ll wait. Whoooaaa, right?! Her murals hit you with bold colors and a velvety texture. Her masked murals inspired this fun design.

In this pattern, you’ll begin by knitting in the round. I highlight a proper twisted rib, knitting through the back loop of both the knits and purls, giving the section around your neck a defined texture. The rib also allows for stretch.

The herringbone portion is knit flat. In order to make a hole for your face, you’ll learn how to bind off mid-round, knit flat for a number of rows and then cast on mid-round. This is followed by decrease shaping for the top of your head. I like to think of this pattern as a knitting puzzle, keeping your attention with every stitch.

YARN

Sugarbush Dawson (3½ ounces [100 g], 165 yards [150 m], 50% llama soft, 50% merino wool):

• 1 skein #1307 Babbling Brook

GAUGE

In twisted rib, 11 sts and 14 rows = 4 inches (10 cm), without stretching. To save time, take time to check gauge.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

22-inch (56-cm) circumference, 14 inches (35.5 cm) long

NEEDLES

US 15 (10-mm) 16-inch (41-cm) circular needles and matching DPNs, or size needed to obtain correct gauge

NOTIONS

2 stitch markers or scrap yarn

Darning needle or crochet hook for weaving in ends

TECHNIQUES

Herringbone Stitch

Twisted Rib

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