Plum Dandi Knits: Simple Designs for Luxury Yarns
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Overview
Sometimes nature's most beautiful details are the perfect inspiration for creating simple yet luxurious knits. In Plum Dandi Knits, Alicia Plummer and Melissa Schaschwary—designers, friends, and leaders of the much-love Plum Dandi group on Ravelry—bring you 23 projects that reflect and react to the natural world with a sumptuous twist of plush fibers, feminine accents, and stylish comfort.
Lace that mimics soft forest foliage or the numerous tassels of a pine tree. Textured patterns that call to mind a babbling brook or waterfall. Thick wool shawls and sweaters knit in anticipation of blustery cold days ahead. The uncomplicated pieces in this collection, knit in soft, luxe yarns, are soothing complements to slowing down and settling into peaceful moments. Wherever you seek stillness and calm, Plum Dandi Knits will help take you there.
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781632505941 |
|---|---|
| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group |
| Publication date: | 11/30/2017 |
| Pages: | 128 |
| Sales rank: | 765,749 |
| Product dimensions: | 7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.40(d) |
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CHAPTER 1
Fridley
In the minutes before the day begins you find stolen moments that are yours, and yours alone. With a flared bottom edge and button detail, these bulky cabled leg warmers transition effortlessly from bare legs to over your favorite pair of short boots. They are worked in the round from the top down.
FINISHED SIZE
10" (25.5 cm) circumference and 14" (35.5 cm) long.
YARN
Bulky weight [#6 Super Bulky].
Shown here: Dragonfly Fibers Super Traveller (100% superwash merino wool; 107 yd [98 m]/4 oz [113 g]: Birch, 3 skeins.
NEEDLES
Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn) or 32" (80 cm) or longer circular (cir) for Magic Loop method.
Size U.S. 11 (8 mm): set of 4 dpn or 32" (80 cm) or longer cir for Magic Loop method.
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; four 1" (25 mm) buttons; needle and thread for sewing on buttons.
GAUGE
Approximately 19 sts and 17/ rnds = 4" (10 cm) in patt with larger needles.
NOTES
— These legwarmers are worked in the round from the top down on double-pointed needles, and button at the ankles. A long circular needle may be used to work using the Magic Loop method (see Glossary) if desired.
Legwarmers
(Make 2)
With smaller needles, CO 44 sts. Place marker (pm) and join for working in rnds, being careful not to twist sts.
Rnd 1: [K1, p1] to end of rnd.
Rep last rnd 8 more times.
Change to larger needles.
Next rnd: (inc) [K10, m1, k1] 4 times — 48 sts.
Work Rnds 1–12 of Cable Patt 3 times (see Stitch Guide or chart). Piece should measure approximately 10½" (26.5 cm) from beg.
RIGHT CUFF (WORKED FLAT)
Beg working back and forth.
Row 1: (WS) K1, [p6, k2] to last 13 sts, p6, k1, CO 6 sts using Backward Loop method (see Glossary) — 54 sts.
Rows 2, 6, 8, and 12: (RS) K6, p1, [k6, p2] to last 7 sts, k6, p1.
Rows 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11: K1, [p6, k2] to last 13 sts, p6, k1, p6.
Rows 4 and 10: (buttonhole) K3, yo, k2tog, k1, p1, [k6, p2] to last 7 sts, k6, p1.
Row 13: Rep Row 3.
BO all sts loosely in patt.
LEFT CUFF (WORKED FLAT)
At end of last rnd, CO 6 sts using Backward Loop method — 54 sts.
Beg working back and forth.
Row 1: (WS) P6, k1, [p6, k2] to last 7 sts, p6, k1.
Rows 2, 6, 8, and 12: (RS) P1, [k6, p2] to last 13 sts, k6, p1, k6.
Rows 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11: Rep Row 1.
Rows 4 and 10: (buttonhole) P1, [k6, p2] to last 13 sts, k6, p1, k2, yo, k2tog k2.
Row 13: Rep Row 1.
BO all sts loosely in patt.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block lightly to measurements. Sew buttons to cuffs opposite buttonholes.
Genesee
Hints of the soft foliage on the forest floor are worked into this casual, top down cardigan. Roomy pockets, for warming your hands or keeping safe one of nature's secret treasures, are knit separately and sewn on.
FINISHED SIZES
28¾ (33, 36¼, 40½, 43¾, 47¾, 51¼, 55¼)" (73 [84, 92, 103, 111, 121.5, 130, 140.5] cm) bust circumference, with 7 (7¼, 7¾, 8, 8¼, 8¾, 9, 9½)" (18 [18.5, 19.5, 20.5, 21, 22, 23, 24] cm) front opening, and 23¼ (24½, 25½, 26¼, 27¼, 28½, 29½, 30¼)" (59 [62, 65, 66.5, 69, 72.5, 75, 77] cm) long.
Shown in size 33" (84 cm).
YARN
DK weight [#3 Light].
Shown here: Lakes Yarn & Fiber Hayden DK (100% merino; 280 yd [256 m]/4 oz [113 g]): Pigeon, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins.
NEEDLES
Size U.S. 4 (3.5 mm): 36" and 48" (90 and 120 cm) circular (cir), and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn).
Size U.S. 6 (4 mm): 16" and 36" (40 and 90 cm) cir, and set of 4 or 5 dpn.
Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
GAUGE
21½ sts and 29 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st with larger needles.
NOTES
— This cardigan is worked from the top down with raglan shaping.
— Long circular needles are used to accommodate the large number of stitches. Work back and forth.
— If you choose to work the sleeves using the Magic Loop method (seeGlossary), use the longer circular needles instead of double-pointed needles.
Cardigan
YOKE
With longer larger cir needle, CO 67 (69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81) sts. Do not join.
Set-up row: (WS) P3 for right front, place marker (pm), p12 for sleeve, pm, p37 (39, 41, 43, 45, 47, 49, 51) for back, pm, p12 for sleeve, pm, p3 for left front.
Inc row 1: (RS) [Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sm, k1, M1L] 4 times, knit to end of row — 8 sts inc'd.
Next row: (WS) Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 22 (26, 28, 31, 33, 37, 39, 42) more times — 251 (285, 303, 329, 347, 381, 399, 425) sts, with 26 (30, 32, 35, 37, 41, 43, 46) sts for each front, 58 (66, 70, 76, 80, 88, 92, 98) sts for each sleeve, and 83 (93, 99, 107, 113, 123, 129, 137) sts for back.
Inc row 2: (RS) [Knit to 1 st before m, M1R, k1, sm, knit to next m, sm, k1, M1L] twice, knit to end of row — 4 sts inc'd.
Next row: (WS) Purl.
Rep last 2 rows 2 more times — 263 (297, 315, 341, 359, 393, 411, 437) sts, with 29 (33, 35, 38, 40, 44, 46, 49) sts for each front, 58 (66, 70, 76, 80, 88, 92, 98) sts for each sleeve, and 89 (99, 105, 113, 119, 129, 135, 143) sts for back.
Yoke should measure 7/ (8/, 9, 9/, 10/, 11/, 12, 12/)" (18.5 [21.5, 23, 25, 26, 29, 30.5, 32.5] cm) from beg along center back.
DIVIDE BODY AND SLEEVES
Next row: (RS) Removing m as you go, *knit to m, place 58 (66, 70, 76, 80, 88, 92, 98) sleeve sts on waste yarn, CO 2 (3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14) sts using Backward Loop method (see Glossary), pm for side, CO 2 (3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14) sts; rep from
BODY
Work even in St st (knit on RS, purl on WS) until body measures 12/ (12/, 13, 13, 13/, 13/, 14, 14)" (31.5 [31.5, 33, 33, 34.5, 34.5, 35.5, 35.5] cm) from underarm, ending with a WS row.
Next row: (RS) Knit, and inc 1 (inc 1, inc 5, inc 5, dec 2, dec 2, inc 2, inc 2) st(s) evenly across — 156 (178, 200, 222, 233, 255, 277, 299) sts.
HEM
Change to shorter smaller cir needle.
Work in Lace Patt for 2½" (6.5 cm), ending with a WS row. BO all sts in patt.
SLEEVES (MAKE 2)
Note: Sleeves are meant to be extra long. Please refer to schematic for length and make adjustments to length as needed.
Return held 58 (66, 70, 76, 80, 88, 92, 98) sts for one sleeve to larger dpn or shorter cir needle. Beg at center of underarm CO, pick up and knit 2 (3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14) sts in CO edge, knit sleeve sts, then pick up and knit 2 (3, 5, 7, 9, 10, 12, 14) sts along rem CO edge — 62 (72, 80, 90, 98, 108, 116, 126) sts. Pm and join for working in the rnd.
Next rnd: Knit.
Dec rnd: K1, k2tog, knit to last 3 sts, ssk, k1 — 2 sts dec'd.
Change to dpn when there are too few sts to work comfortably on cir needle if using shorter cir needle.
Rep Dec rnd every 13 (10, 8, 7, 6, 6, 4, 4) rnds 9 (12, 15, 6, 9, 6, 29, 15) times, then every 0 (0, 0, 6, 5, 4, 0, 3) rnds 0 (0, 0, 13, 13, 20, 0, 18) times — 42 (46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58) sts rem.
Cont even until sleeve measures 17/" (44.5 cm), or 2/" (6.5 cm) less than desired length.
Change to smaller dpn or longer smaller cir needle for Magic Loop method.
Next rnd: *K1, p1; rep from
Rep last rnd until ribbing measures 2/" (6.5 cm). BO all sts loosely in ribbing.
FRONT EDGING
With smaller, longer cir needle and RS facing, pick up and knit 127 (130, 133, 138, 141, 144, 149, 154) sts evenly along right front (approximately 2 sts for every 3 rows), 10 sts along top of right sleeve, 36 (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50) sts along back neck, 10 sts along top of left sleeve, then 127 (130, 133, 138, 141, 144, 149, 154) sts along left front — 310 (318, 326, 338, 346, 354, 366, 378) sts.
Next row: (WS) *P2, k2; rep from
Next row: (RS) *K2, p2; rep from
Rep last 2 rows until ribbing measures 2" (5 cm). BO all sts loosely in ribbing.
POCKETS (MAKE 2)
With shorter larger cir needle, CO 35 sts. Do not join. Beg with a WS row, work 35 rows in St st, ending with a WS row. Work Rows 1–6 of Lace Patt 2 times. Knit 2 rows. BO all sts kwise.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block pieces to measurements.
Sew pockets to each front above Lace Patt using mattress stitch (see Glossary).
Sawyer
Elegant and versatile, this delicate shrug gently drapes the shoulders in one moment, then quietly transforms into a cascading cowl in the next. A bit of cashmere adds luxurious warmth. This piece is worked in the round from the bottom up.
FINISHED SIZE
36" (91.5 cm) bottom circumference, 20" (51 cm) top circumference, and 17" (43 cm) long.
YARN
Aran weight [#4 Medium].
Shown here: Western Sky Knits MCN Aran (80% merino wool, 10% polyamide, 10% cashmere; 181 yd [166 m]/3/ oz [100 g]): Platinum, 3 skeins.
NEEDLES
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): 24" (60 cm) circular (cir).
Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm): 24" (60 cm) cir.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch marker (m); tapestry needle.
GAUGE
18 sts and 20 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Lace Patt with larger needles.
Collar
With larger needles, CO 162 sts. Place marker (pm) and join for working in rnds, being careful not to twist sts.
Rnd 1: *K1-tbl, p1; rep from
Rep Rnd 1 nine more times.
Work Rnds 1–8 of Lace Patt (see Stitch Guide or chart) 5 times. Piece should measure approximately 9/" (23.5 cm) from beg.
Dec rnd: [K2tog, k1] 9 times, [k2tog] 53 times, [k2tog, k1] 9 times, k2tog — 90 sts rem.
Change to smaller needle.
Work 5 rnds in k1-tbl, p1 ribbing.
Change to larger needle.
Work Rnds 1–8 of Lace Patt 4 times.
Change to smaller needle.
Work 8 rnds in k1-tbl, p1 ribbing.
BO all sts loosely in ribbing.
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block to measurements.
Lyndon
Textured and rustic, these socks are perfect for warming toes by the woodstove and padding silently across the floor when everyone else sleeps. The Lyndon socks are worked from the top down, with the heel flap worked in short rows.
FINISHED SIZE
7½" (18.5 cm) foot circumference.
YARN
Chunky weight [#5 Bulky].
Shown here: Berroco Ultra Alpaca Chunky (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 131 yd [129 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #7214 Steel Cut Oats, 2 skeins.
NEEDLES
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn), or 32" (80 cm) circular (cir) for working in Magic Loop method.
Size U.S. 9 (5.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn, or 32" (80 cm) cir for working in Magic Loop method.
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
GAUGE
18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in St st with larger needles.
17 sts and 24 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in Alternating Dot St with larger needles.
Socks
(Make 2)
With smaller needles, CO 32 sts using Long Tail method (see Glossary). Place marker (pm) and join for working in rnds, being careful not to twist sts.
Next rnd: *K1, p1; rep from
Rep last rnd until ribbing measures 2" (5 cm) from beg.
Change to larger needles.
Work in Alternating Dot St until piece measures 6/" (16.5 cm) from beg.
HEEL FLAP
Row 1: (RS) Work 16 sts in patt and place on waste yarn for instep, sl 1, knit to end of row — 16 sts rem.
Row 2: (WS) Sl 1, purl to end of row.
Row 3: Sl 1, knit to end of row.
Work 14 more rows as established. Heel flap should measure 2/" (7 cm).
TURN HEEL
Row 1: Sl 1, k8, ssk, k1, turn — 1 st dec'd.
Row 2: Sl 1, p3, p2tog, p1, turn — 1 st dec'd.
Row 3: Sl 1, knit to 1 st before last turn, ssk, k1, turn — 1 st dec'd.
Row 4: Sl 1, purl to 1 st before last turn, p2tog, p1, turn — 1 st dec'd.
Rep last 2 rows once more — 10 sts rem.
GUSSET
With RS facing, knit 10 heel sts, pick up and knit 9 sts along side of heel, pm, work 16 held sts for instep, pm, pick up and knit 9 sts along rem side of heel, then k5 — 44 sts. Pm for beg of rnd. Rnds beg at center of foot under heel.
Rnd 1: Knit to m, sm, work in established patt to m, sm, knit to end of rnd.
Rnd 2: (dec) Knit to 3 sts before m, ssk, k1, sm, work to next m, sm, k1, k2tog, knit to end of rnd — 2 sts dec'd.
Rep last 2 rnds 5 more times — 32 sts rem.
FOOT
Cont even in established patt until piece measures approximately 1½" (3.2 cm) short of desired length.
Next rnd: Remove m, k8, pm for new beg of rnd.
Dec rnd: *K1, ssk, k10, k2tog, k1; rep from
Next rnd: Knit.
Rep last 2 rnds 3 more times — 16 sts rem.
Rearrange sts if necessary with 8 instep sts on one needle, and 8 sole sts on second needle. Cut yarn, leaving a 16" (40.5 cm) tail. Graft sts tog using Kitchener St (see Glossary).
Finishing
Weave in ends. Block to measurements.
Ramsey
You wake feeling refreshed. Adventure calls and you are ready to answer. Knit with a silky cashmere blend, this shawl is the perfect accessory for heading out and discovering what lies ahead. Stripes, eyelets, and a simple yet interesting bind-off add charm to this versatile piece.
FINISHED SIZE
58" (147.5cm) wide along top edge and 22" (56 cm) long.
YARN
Worsted weight [#4 Medium].
Shown in: Julie Asselin Hektos (75% merino wool, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 200 yd [183 m]/4 oz [115 g]): Natural (MC) and Cove (CC), 2 skeins each.
NEEDLES
Size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm): 48" (122 cm) circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS
Stitch markers (m); tapestry needle.
GAUGE
16 sts and 38 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Garter st.
NOTES
— Increases on every row create a shallow depth to this shawl, which makes it effortless to wrap around the neck.
Shawl
GARTER TAB
With MC, CO 3 sts.
Work 11 rows in Garter st (knit every row). Do not turn at end of last row.
Next row: (RS) Rotate piece 90 degrees to the right, pick up and knit 5 sts along side edge, rotate piece 90 degrees to the right, then pick up and knit 3 sts along CO edge — 11 sts.
Set-up row: (WS) K3, place marker (pm), k2, pm, k1, pm, k2, pm, k3.
BODY
Row 1: (RS) K3, sm, yo, knit to m, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, knit to m, yo, sm, k3 — 4 sts inc'd.
Row 2: (WS) K3, sm, yo, knit to last 3, sts, yo, sm, k3 — 2 sts inc'd.
Rows 3 and 4: Join CC and rep Rows 1 and 2 — 6 sts inc'd.
Rows 5 and 6: With MC, rep Rows 1 and 2 — 6 sts inc'd.
Loosely carrying unused yarn along side of work, rep last 4 rows 21 times more, then rep Rows 3 and 4 once more — 287 sts.
Next row: (RS) With MC, k3, sm, yo, knit to m, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, knit to m, yo, sm, k3 — 291 sts.
Next row: (WS) K3, sm, yo, knit to m, yo, sm, k1, sm, yo, knit to m, yo, sm, k3 — 295 sts.
Change to CC.
(Continues…)
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Table of Contents
Dedication,
Introduction,
The Patterns,
Fridley,
Genesee,
Sawyer,
Lyndon,
Ramsey,
Exeter,
Bethel,
Yarmouth,
Camden,
Delafield,
Keene,
Fennimer,
Cape Elizabeth,
Langlade,
Heyworth,
Harrington,
High Cliff,
Presque Isle,
Rockland,
Bretton Woods,
Prescott,
Stowe,
Mackinaw,
Abbreviations,
Glossary,
Yarn Resources,
Designer Credits,
About the Authors,
Acknowledgements,