Plus Size Knits E-Book

Phildar

• Herausgeber: Fox Chapel Publishing
• Kategorie: Lebensstil
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Seitenzahl: 101

Beschreibung

It doesn't have to be a challenge to find well-constructed knitting patterns for your body type anymore. Plus Size Knits contains 25 stylish and sophisticated patterns, from pullover sweaters to cozy cardigans and more. Specifically designed for plus sized women, these styles result in flattering sweaters and accessories with beautiful details. Featuring stunning photography and helpful size charts and diagrams to create pieces that are tailored just for you, this is a must-have for plus size knitters!

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PLUS SIZE

Knits

PLUS SIZE

Knits

25 KNITTING PATTERNSFOR SWEATERS & ACCESSORIES

Tricot pour les Rondes © 2018 by Editions Marie Claire – Société d’Information et Créations (SIC)

© 2019 by Fox Chapel Publishing, Inc., 903 Square Street, Mount Joy, PA 17552.

Plus Size Knits is an English-language translation and redesign of the 2018 French version originally published under the title Tricot pour les Rondes. This version published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Inc

Project Team (French Edition)

Editorial Director: Thierry Lamarre

Editor: Flore Beaugendre

Project Design/Construction: Phildar

Photographer: Jean-Baptiste Pellerin

Fashion Designer: Kathrin Lezinsky

Illustrator (grids and diagrams): Yolaine Fournie

Proofreader: Véronique Blanc

Cover, Design, and Layout: Either Studio

Project Team (English Edition)

Vice President–Content: Chris Reggio

Translator: Ulatus

Editor: Katie Ocasio

Technical Editor: Rita Greenfeder

Designer: Wendy Reynolds

Indexer: Jay Kreider

The patterns contained herein are copyrighted by the author. Readers may make copies of these patterns for personal use. The patterns themselves, however, are not to be duplicated for resale or distribution under any circumstances. Any such copying is a violation of copyright law.

ISBN 978-1-4971-0053-4

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Printed in China

First printing

Because working with scissors and other materials inherently includes the risk of injury and damage, this book cannot guarantee that creating the projects in this book is safe for everyone. For this reason, this book is sold without warranties or guarantees of any kind, expressed or implied, and the publisher and the author disclaim any liability for any injuries, losses, or damages caused in any way by the content of this book or the reader’s use of the tools needed to complete the projects presented here. The publisher and the author urge all readers to thoroughly review each project and to understand the use of all tools before beginning any project.

Contents

Beginner

Airy Sweater

Slanted Jacket

Crochet Scarf

Square Sweater

Soft Shawl

Poncho Sweater

Tricolor Pullover

Fringe Scarf

Intermediate

Sweater Jacket

V-Neck Sweater

Crossover Sweater

Open-Back Sweater

Wavy Shrug

Long Jacket

Openwork Yoke Sweater

Infinity Scarf

Cropped Cardigan

Fuzzy Poncho

Short-Sleeve Jacket

Cowl Neck Sweater

3/4 Sleeve Jacket

Advanced

Lacy Scarf

Openwork Crop Sweater

Round-Neck Sweater

Round-Lapel Jacket

Conversions and Abbreviations

Acknowledgments

Index

Airy Sweater

This light sweater is the perfect cover-up for a cool summer night. The soft blue color of the yarn adds to the airy feeling of the sweater. Wear it with pastel pants to amplify the fresh look of the sweater.

Skill Level: Beginner

US Sizes*: 10/12 [14/16, 18/20, 22/24, 26/28]*See Size Conversion Chart on page 122

SUPPLIES

4 [4, 5, 5, 6] balls Phildar Phil Mohair Soie (70% mohair and 30% silk) in color 1370 Givre 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles

STITCHES USED

1/1 rib stitch Stockinette stitch (St st)

GAUGE

Directions

BACK

Cast on 80 [86, 94, 104, 112] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 2 ¾ in. (7cm).

Continue in St st with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles.

At 13 ½ in. (34cm) up the sides, mark the border stitches with colored yarn to identify the armholes.

At 20 ½ [21, 21 ¼, 21 ½, 22] in. (52 [53, 54, 55, 56] cm) up the sides, shape the shoulders by binding off on each side every 2 rows: 10 x 2 sts and 1 x 3 sts [8 x 2 sts and 3 x 3 sts; 4 x 2 sts and 7 x 3 sts; 10 x 3 sts and 1 x 4 sts; 6 x 3 sts and 5 x 4 sts].

At a length of 22 ¾ [23 ¼, 23 ½, 24, 24 ½] in. (58 [59, 60, 61, 62] cm) up the sides, shape the neckline by binding off the 14 [16, 16, 16, 16] central sts and then continue one side at a time by binding off the neckline side, 2 rows higher: 1 x 10 sts.

Finish the second side of the neckline.

FRONT

Cast on 80 [86, 94, 104, 112] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 2 ¾ in. (7cm).

Continue in St st with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles.

At 10 ¼ in. (26cm) up the sides, mark the border stitches with a colored yarn to identify the armholes.

At 16 ½ [17, 17 ¼, 17 ¾, 18 ¼] in. (42 [43, 44, 45, 46] cm) up the sides, shape the neckline by binding off the 12 [14, 14, 14, 14] central sts, then continue one side at a time by binding off the neckline side every 2 rows: 1 x 3 sts, 2 x 2 sts, 1 x 1 sts every 4 rows: 3 x 1 sts.

At 17 ¼ [17 ¾, 18 ¼, 18 ½, 19] in. (44 [45, 46, 47, 48] cm) up the sides, shape the shoulder by binding off the sleeve side every 2 rows: 10 x 2 sts and 1 x 3 sts (8 x 2 sts and 3 x 3 sts; 4 x 2 sts and 7 x 3 sts; 10 x 3 sts and 1 x 4 sts; 6 x 3 sts and 5 x 4 sts].

Finish the second side of the neckline.

SLEEVE

Cast on 40 [42, 46, 48, 52] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 2 ¾ in. (7cm).

Continue in St st with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles, working each side 2 sts from the edges every 14 rows: 6 x 1 incs (every 12 rows: 7 x 1 inc; every 14 rows: 5 x 1 inc and 12 rows higher: 1 x 1 inc; every 12 rows: 6 x 1 inc and 10 rows higher: 1 x 1 inc; every 14 rows: 2 x 1 inc and every 12 rows: 4 x 1 inc).

You have 52 [56, 58, 62, 64] sts.

At 16 ¼ [15 ¾, 15 ½, 15, 14 ½] in. (41 [40, 39, 38, 37] cm) up the sides, bind off the sts gently.

Work the second sleeve in the same way.

NECKLINE BAND

Cast on 102 [106, 106, 106, 106] sts with 5.5mm (US 9, UK 5) needles, double strands of yarn, work in 1/1 rib stitch for 1 in. (2.5cm), then make 1 p row on the front and a few rows of St st of another color.

Iron these rows; it will be enough to unravel them at the time of assembly to find the base color.

ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

Sew the shoulder seams.

Attach the sleeves to the armholes between the colored yarns.

Sew the side seams until it reaches the front St st (slit on the sides, see photo left).

Sew the seams of the sleeves.

Sew the neckline band, matching st by st, with backstitches on the reverse side of the project.

Unravel different color rows.

Slanted Jacket

The slanted lines on this jacket lend it a unique look. Pull on this sweater for a weekend getaway or shopping trip. It looks great when paired with a neutral, monochromatic outfit and dark boots.

Skill Level: Beginner

US Sizes*: 10/12 [14/16, 18/20, 22/24, 26/28]*See Size Conversion Chart on page 122

SUPPLIES

9 [10, 11, 12, 13] balls Phildar Phil Nuage (72% merino wool and 28% polyamide) in color 1264 Sable 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles 6mm (US 10, UK 4) double-point needles

STITCH USED

Stockinette stitch (St st)

GAUGE

Directions

BACK

Cast on 94 [100, 110, 120, 132] sts with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles, work in St st.

At a total length of 17 ¼ in. (44cm), mark the border stitches with a colored yarn to identify the armholes.

At 26 [26 ½, 26 ¾, 27 ¼, 27 ½] in. (66 [67, 68, 69, 70] cm) total length, mark the 44 [46, 46, 46, 46] central sts with a colored yarn to locate the neckline and bind off the sts smoothly.

RIGHT FRONT

Cast on 92 [96, 101, 106, 112] sts with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles, work in St st.

At a total length of 17 ¼ in. (44cm), mark the left border stitch with a colored yarn to identify the armhole.

At a total length of 26 [26 ½, 26 ¾, 27 ¼, 27 ½] in. [66 [67, 68, 69, 70] cm), mark the 67 [69, 69, 69, 69] right sts with a colored yarn to locate the neckline and bind off the sts smoothly.

Work the left front in the opposite direction.

SLEEVE

Cast on 56 [60, 64, 66, 70] sts with 6mm (US 10, UK 4) needles, work in St st, and working at 2 sts from the edges on each side: every 10 rows: 10 x 1 inc (every 12 rows: 3 x 1 inc and every 10 rows: 6 x 1 inc; every 12 rows: 2 x 1 inc and every 10 rows: 7 x 1 inc; every 10 rows: 7 x 1 inc and every 8 rows: 3 x 1 inc; every 10 rows: 9 x 1 inc).

At a total length of 19 ¼ [19, 18 ½, 18, 17 ¾] in. (49 [48, 47, 46, 45] cm), bind off the 76 [78, 82, 86, 88] sts smoothly.

Work the second sleeve in the same way.

ASSEMBLY AND FINISHING

Sew the shoulder seams.

Attach the sleeves to the armholes between the colored yarns.

Sew the seams on the sides and sleeves.

Make an I-cord around the jacket and sleeves as foll: with the double-pointed needles, cast on 4 sts, then k the first 3 sts on the front, slide the 4th st without knitting it.

With the second needle, lift 1 st on the edge of the jacket and k this st to the end. Then pass the sts on the k sts.

Do not rotate the piece, but rep the sts from the beginning (i.e., k in rounds).

Always rep this row.

You can also make knitted bands to the measurements of the patterns and sew them around the jacket and sleeves.

Crochet Scarf

A blend of two multicolored yarns in various shades of pink work together to give this simple scarf design a little something extra. You can have this quick scarf crocheted in a few hours. Use it to accessorize with a dark jacket and jeans to really let the colors shine.

Skill Level: Beginner

Sizes: A) 11 ¾ in. x 70 ¾ in. (30 x 180cm) or B) 21 ½ in. x 78 ¾ in. (55 x 200cm)

SUPPLIES

4 [8] balls Phildar Phil Otello (100% combined merino wool) in color 1038 Berlingot 4 [8] balls Phildar Phil Otello (100% combed merino wool) in color 1371 Pastel 6mm (US J/10, UK 4) crochet hook

STITCHES USED

Chain stitch Dc (double crochet): Yo, insert hook in next st and pullyarn through, yo, pull yarn through the first 2 loops, yo,pull the yarn through the last 2 loops on the hook Dc pattern: 1st row: Ch 3 (each row begins with ch 3 counting as1 dc), 1 dc in the space of each ch, turn. 2nd row and foll rows: