Quite Contrary by Archana Laxmisan

Quite Contrary

Knitting
January 2023
Fingering (14 wpi) ?
24 stitches and 32 rows = 4 inches
in stockinette
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
1150 - 2800 yards (1052 - 2560 m)
XS-6XL
English
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I wrote up this pattern after finding a lovely video for a cockleshell pattern on YouTube by canselin örgü dünyası. I used the basic raglan sweater recipe by TinCan knits (Flax Lite) as the basis of the sweater, with significant modifications for the sleeve length, neckline, and raglan increases. Both written and charted instructions are provided for the lace chart, with links to the original video. I recommend you peruse the video and swatch the lace pattern before casting on the sweater.

Original inspiration:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5AAj8rHDBA

Demo for the elongated stitches only: https://youtu.be/5ntpfB095mU

MATERIALS
Yarn: Fingering/sock weight yarn
(Knit in La Bien Aimee Cashmerino Peach Sweater)
Needles: US Size 3 and Size 5 needles, circulars, and/or DPNS
Gauge (Using larger needles): 24 * 32 rounds / 4” in stockinette
Accessories- Waste yarn, tapestry needle

SKILLS/TECHNIQUES
-Knitting in the round
-Provisional crochet cast on
-Lace knitting, yarn pulled through eyelets created by yarn overs
-Short row for upper back/neck shaping
-11 Twisted ribbing: