EYELETS & LACE & ILLUSION

DESIGN DETAILS

• Dropped shoulder feminine pullover
• V-neck
• Faux round neckline
• Body and sleeves are worked in an eyelet pattern stitch. - Illusion of layering

PATTERN DETAILS

• Schematic for each piece
• Tracking sheet
• A link for substitute yarns
• Diagrams and full explanations for techniques, many with links to selected videos
• The lace edges are worked and attached as you start each piece
• The dickey is knit and attached after the pullover is completed

For help with one of our patterns, email your questions to knitinscotts@cox.net. Please include your name, email address, the name of the pattern, page number, and a description of what you would like help with.

TECHNIQUES USED IN THIS PATTERN

Links to videos for selected techniques are included. I look for videos as close as possible to the instructions I have written. Sometimes they may be slightly different but still very helpful.

• Cast-on
• Bind-off
• ssk
• Increase KFB
• Yarn overs
• Pick-up and knit stitches
• Joining two pieces using the third needle method -
• Weaving rows to stitches
• Weaving stitches to stitches
• Weaving rows to rows
• Single crochet
• Crochet picot

Regardless of their age babies and children’s actual body measurements vary. It is helpful to use the FINISHED GARMENT MEASUREMENTS, in the chart in photo with schematic and sizes, which refers to this specific garment only. It can help you choose the size you prefer.

YARN USED FOR SAMPLE

• Rowan Cashsoft dk
• 57% extra fine merino, 33% acrylic microfibre, 10% cashmere
• 75 ounces-(50 grams) 142 yards-(130 m) each ball
• 4(4 - 5 - 6 -7) balls Main Color (MC)
• 1(1 - 1 - 2 - 2) balls Contrasting Color (CC)

For your pullover to be the correct size, it is not the brand of yarn that matters, but the GAUGE that is important. It is best to refer to the yardage to determine how many skeins or balls to purchase.

FOR A SUBSTITUTE YARN

SUGGESTED NEEDLE SIZES

• Size 3 (3.25 mm) and 5-(3.75 mm) needles or size needles to obtain the correct gauge
• Size C-(2.75 mm) crochet hook

NOTIONS

• Gauge ruler
• Tracking sheet – included with pattern
• Yarn markers-use a strand of thin cotton (number 10 crochet thread is great for yarn markers) in a contrasting color
• Four double-pointed needles size 5-(3.75 mm) or smaller or stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE

24 stitches x 32 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in stockinette stitch on size 5-(3.75 mm) needles