Crystal Palace Yarns
free knit bag pattern
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CAMEO CABLE CAPELET
Designed and Knit by Dawn Leeseman for Crystal Palace Yarns
Finished measurements: S/M (L) 48.5 (56)” bottom edge measurement. Open across bust.
Size L is worked the same as S/M but uses larger Size needleMaterials:
4 (6) balls Crystal Palace Yarns Cameo; Color #9800, Painted Iris
1 button, 1-1/4”
Optional: 5” thin ribbon for button
Crystal Palace Bamboo Needles or Daisy Needles:Size S/M:
Size 10- ¾ (7mm) 29” circular needle
Size L:
Size 11 (8mm) 29” circular needle
Note: Piece is worked back and forth, circular needle is used to accommodate the large number of stitches.
Gauge:
Size S/M:
14 sts and 21 rows = 4” (10 cm) using size 10-¾ (7mm) 29” circular needle; in Stockinette stitch
Size L:
12 sts and 19 rows = 4” using size 11 (8mm) 29” circular needle; in Stockinette stitchBe sure to make a swatch before beginning project.
Abbreviations:
BO-bind off; CO-cast on; K-knit; PM-place marker; P-purl; Rep-repeat; RS-right side; sl-1-slip 1 stitch purlwise; St(s)-stitch (es); WS- wrong side.Bottom Band:
Using size 10-¾ (11) needle; CO 180 sts.
Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: *P1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
Repeat these 2 rows for a total of 6 rows.
Begin Body.Body:
Note: When joining new ball of yarn, join after working 4 stitches of the seed stitch front band. Keeping the join on WS of garment.
Row 1: K1, p1, k1, p1, sl-1, p2, k6, p2, PM, k18 (this number will be reduced by 1 after each decrease row), PM, k30 (this number will be reduced by 2 after each decrease row), PM, k54 (this number will be reduced by 2 after each decrease row), PM, k30 (this number will be reduced by 2 after each decrease row), PM, k18 (this number will be reduced by 1 after each decrease row), PM, p2, K6, p2, sl-1, k1, p1, k1, p1.
Row 2: P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k2, p6, k2, slip marker; purl to last marker, slip marker, k2, p6, k2, p2, k1, p1, k1.
Row 3: (Decrease and Cable Row) K1, p1, k1, p1, sl-1, p2, slip 3 sts to cable needle hold to back, knit next 3 sts, then knit 3 sts from cable needle, p2, slip marker; knit to 2 sts before marker k2tog, slip marker, ssk, knit to 2 sts before marker k2tog, slip marker, ssk, knit to 2 sts before next marker k2 tog, slip marker, ssk, knit to 2 sts before next marker k2tog, slip marker, ssk, knit to marker, slip marker, p2, slip next 3 sts to cable needle hold to front, knit next 3 sts, then knit 3 sts from cable needle, p2, sl-1, k1, p1, k1, p1. (8 sts have been decreased).
Row 4: Same as Row 2.
Repeat these 4 rows 11 more times. (96 sts have been decreased). 84 sts remain. End after working row 4. Markers may be removed.Neckband:
CO 8 stitches at the beginning of the row (92 sts on needle).
Row 1: * K1, p1; rep from *to end of row.
Row 2: *P1, k1; rep to end of row.
Row 3: K1, p1, k1, BO next 2 sts in pattern (buttonhole); p1, * k1, p1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 4: *P1, k1; rep from * to BO sts, CO 2 sts, continue pattern as established.
Row 5: Rep Row 1.
Row 6: Rep Row 2.
BO all sts firmly in seed pattern as established.Finishing:
Work in all ends. Damp block: Pin out and spray with water. Use kitchen weight towels to weight bottom band so it will lay flat. Let air dry. Sew on Button.Optional: Thread ribbon through button to cover the thread, knot on WS. Trim ends.
Designed and knit by Dawn Leeseman
Pattern Copyright 2006 Crystal Palace Yarns/Straw Into Gold, Inc. - We are happy to share this pattern with knitters. The pattern may be used for non-commercial personal or knitting guild use. It is not to be used in any publication in print nor should it be reproduced in electronic/digital format without permission. Knitting shops carrying CP Yarns Cameo are welcome to print and share this pattern with customers of our yarns.
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Last revision of this page February 23, 2006
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