Copious by Cathy Pratt

Copious

Knitting
November 2022
both are used in this pattern
yarn held together
Sport
+ Bulky
= Bulky (7 wpi) ?
1 repeat = 4 inches
in Sundrop Lace
US 9 - 5.5 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
1000 - 1100 yards (914 - 1006 m)
one size-easily customizable
English
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This pattern was inspired by my finding a ball of Bernat Plentiful on sale. The color and texture sang to me, and I started doodling some sweater shapes to make with it. I’m a sucker for big poofy sleeves and a long drapey skirt. I figured I could do the big parts in open lace to make my yarn go farther, and use ribbing to make the shaping easy. I used Premier Chamonix from my stash to give the fabric some extra heft and contrast in the ribbed sections, but this is optional.

Size: Fits 28”-26” bust/waist, 4”-48” hip, with 21” sleeves and 12”-18” biceps. This pattern is written out for one size, but this pattern is very easy to customize to fit since there is minimal shaping. Instructions are included at the end of the pattern for customizing your garment to you and your knitting gauge. Anywhere in the pattern that has ( )#, is a place for your to put your own customized value in.

Materials: ~1000 yards Bernat Plentiful - Yarn 1 (model uses Blood Orange) and ~350 yards Premier Chamonix - Yarn 2 (model uses Redwood). # 7 and # 9 circular needles, size E crochet hook, yarn needle

Gauge: In Sunweb Lace Pattern with #9 needles: 1 repeat = 2.5” x 2.75”
In Sundrop Lace Pattern with #9 needles: = 3.75” x 4”
In Twisted Rib with #7 needles: 8 rows = 1.5”

Techniques Used: (Abbreviations and instructions are listed at the end of the pattern.)
Stockinette Stitch
Plaited Rib: (k1 tbl, p1) repeat around
Garter Stitch
Increasing
Decreasing
Following a Chart
Knitting in the Round
Kitchener Stitch