Meg Swansen’s Seven-Rib Shell Hat
Photo on page 34, instructions begin on page 34
Updated: 19Dec2008
An extended chart for this pattern has been posted. [PDF 55K]
Nicky Epstein Shrug
Photo on page 54, instructions on page 128
Updated: 20Oct2008
Corrections are underlined.
GAUGE
16 sts and 22 rows = 4”/10cm over St st using size 10 (6mm) needles.
Rows 12, 14, 16 and 18 P3, k2, *p2, k2, p2, k6, p2, k2; rep from *, end p2, k2, p3.
Pattern #1, Knitted Bangles
Photo on pages 65-67, instructions begin on page 98
Updated: 09Oct2009
Alternating Cable Bangle
STITCH GLOSSARY
6-st RC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to back, k3, k3 from cn.
6-st LC Sl 3 sts to cn and hold to front, k3, k3 from cn.
Cast on 30 sts.
BANGLE
Set up row (WS) P8, k2, p6, k2, p12.
Rows 1 (RS) K12, p2, k6, p2, k8.
Row 2 P8, k2, p6, k2, p12.
*Row 3 K12, p2, 6-st LC, p2, k8.
Row 4 P8, k2, p6, k2, p12.
Row 5 K12, p2, k6, p2, k8.
Rows 6–8 Knit the k sts and purl the p sts.
Rows 9–20 Rep from * twice more.
**Row 21 K8, p2, 6-st RC, p2, k12.
Row 22 P12, k2, p6, k2, p8.
Row 23 K8, p2, k6, p2, k12.
Rows 24–26 Knit the k sts and purl the p sts.
Rows 27–38 Rep from ** twice more.
Rep rows 3-38 twice more. Bind off.
Diamond Bangle
A corrected chart has been posted. Click here to download. [PDF 33KB]
Pattern #2, Cabled Bag
Photo on page 68, instructions on page 100
Updated: 21Oct2008
FINISHING
Lay the side/bottom panel along the side edges and cast-on edge of front and back to check for fit. If necessary, adjust length by knitting more or by ripping back. Bind off.
Pattern #5, Lacy Stole
Photo on page 69, instructions begin on page 101
Updated: 21Jul2009
Correction is underlined.
MATERIALS
6 3½ oz/100g hanks (each approx 150yd/115m) of Tilli Tomas’ Rock Star (spun silk and glass beads) in rattan.
Pattern #7, Eye Glasses Case
Photo on page 70, instructions begin on page 102
Updated: 06Oct2008
A corrected chart has been posted. Click here to download. [PDF 40K]
Pattern #8, Cabled Scarf
Photo on page 71, instructions on page 103
Updated: 20Nov2008
Corrections to Charts 1 and 3
Rows 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 of both charts should be worked as St st, p on WS
Pattern #9 Cabled Tam
Photo on page 70, instructions begin on page 103
Updated: 15Dec2008
Chart 1
Rnds 46, 47, 48 The first and last sts of each rnd should be worked as p sts.
Brim
For size small only Work row 1 of chart 2 as follows:
Work first 2 sts of first 5 reps as k2tog, work 10-st rep over next 10 sts, work first 2 sts of last 5 reps as k2tog—110 sts.
For size medium and large only Work even in chart over 120 (130) sts.
Pattern #10, Beaded Shawl
Photo on page 72, instructions begin on page 104
Updated: 03Oct2008
Correction is underlined.
The yardage listed for Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres 2-Ply Mongolian Cashmere is incorrect, but the number of balls needed remains the same. The correction is underlined.
3 2oz/55g skeins (each approx 400yd/365m) of Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibres 2-Ply Mongolian Cashmere in #82 Tanis Grays.
Pattern #12, Loop Trim Jacket
Photo on page 74, instructions begin on page 106
Updated: 20Jun2013
In the 18-st cable panel, the 12-st RC should be worked in row 5.
Pattern #13, Rib and Lace Cardigan
Photo on page 75, instructions begin on page 108
Updated: 29May2008
Clarification
BODY
Beg lace pattern
Row 1 (RS) K1 (selvage st), work first st of chart, work 22-st rep 8 (9, 10) times ending last rep as ssk instead of SK2P, k1 (selvage st).
RIGHT FRONT
Rejoin yarn to work the sts for right front, work as for left front, reversing shaping and OMITTING the 6-st armhole bind-off.
SLEEVES
Work in lace pattern as directed, when piece measures approx 8”/20.5cm from beg CHANGE TO SMALLER NEEDLES.
FINISHING
Neckband
With smaller circular needle, pick up and k 61 (61, 67) sts from right front neck edge, 73 sts from back neck edge, 61 (61, 67) from right front neck edge – 195 (195, 207) sts. Cont as per instructions.
Pattern #16, Modular Coat
Photo on page 78, instructions begin on page 111
Updated: 07Oct2008
Skirt Module 10 is incorrect.
It should read:
With B, cast on 92 (98) sts, pm, pick up and knit 12 (14) sts along the mitered edge of module 5, pm, pick up and knit 92 (98) sts along edge of module 9. Complete as for Module 9.
Pattern #17, Lace Wrap Cardigan
Photo on page 79, instructions begin on page 113
Updated: 28Oct2008
Corrections are underlined.
BACK
Beg chart A
…K 3 rows, ending with a WS row.
Beg chart B
Row 1 (RS) P1, work 5-st rep 12 (14, 16, 18, 20) times……..
Armhole Shaping
…K 3 rows, ending with a WS row.
Beg chart C
Delete P 1 row, beg with Row 1 of Chart C.
RIGHT FRONT
The order of the charts should be D, A, E.
RIGHT SLEEVE
Beg chart B
Row 1 (RS) P1 (1, 1, 0), work 5-st rep 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) times, end p1 (1, 0, 0, 0)……
Pattern #18, Halter Dress
Photo on page 81, instructions begin on page 114
Updated: 07May2009
Chart 1 should be worked as follows:
Rows 1–10 once, then repeat rows 3–10.
FRONT BODICE – RIGHT HALF
With 2 strands of yarn held tog, cast on 27 sts.
Work as foll: Row 1 (RS) Work 12 sts in St st, work 15 sts of Chart 2 for Front Bodice – Right Half.
An updated chart 2 for Front Bodice – right half is available for download. [PDF 32KB]
Pattern #19, Ribbed Shrug
Photo on page 83, instructions begin on page 115
Updated: 28Oct2008
1. Superior color #5, used in pattern #19, the ribbed shrug by Nanette Lepore, has been discontinued since the time of printing and is now sold out. Knitters may still be able to find this color in local stores, but it is no longer available through www.tahkistacycharles.com.
Superior color #24 may be substituted.
2. Rows 3, 5, 7, 9 and 13, 15, 17, 19 should include instructions to drop the extra wrap from the previous row, just as in the even numbered rows.
Pattern #23, Lace Yoke Pullover
Photo on page 87, instructions begin on page 119
Updated: 21Oct2008
Corrections are underlined.
A corrected chart #1 has been posted. [PDF 30KB]
The following rnds were omitted, please insert as follows:
Beg chart 2
Next rnd *Yo, k2tog; rep from * to end of rnd.
Next rnd Knit.
Rnd 1 Work rnd 1….
Continue with text as written.
Pattern #24, Animal Print Cardigan
Photo on page 88, instructions begin on page 121
Updated: 02Dec2008
Corrections are underlined.
BACK
With smaller needles and C, cast on 114 (120, 128, 134) sts. Beg with a k row and work in St st for 8 rows. With B, k 2 rows for turning ridge. With C, beg with a k row and work in St st for 8 more rows. Change to larger needles.
LEFT FRONT
With smaller needles and C, cast on 57 (60, 64, 67) sts. Beg with a k row and work in St st for 8 rows. With B, k 2 rows for turning ridge. With C, beg with a k row and work in St st for 8 more rows. Change to larger needles.
SLEEVES
With smaller needles and C, cast on 60 (64, 64, 68) sts. Beg with a k row and work in St st for 8 rows. With B, k 2 rows for turning ridge. With C, beg with a k row and work in St st for 8 more rows. Change to larger needles.
Pattern #29, Ribbed Tunic
Photo on page 94, instructions begin on page 124
Updated: 02Dec2008
Neckband with buttonholes
Materials
Two 1”/2.5cm buttons
Pick up and work as for plain neckband until ribbing measures 1”/2.5cm, end with a WS row.
Next (buttonhole) row (RS) Work in rib for 16 sts, place marker for button, rib 6 sts, yo, p2tog, rib 6 sts, yo, p2tog, rib 26 sts, yo, p2tog, rib 6 sts, yo, p2tog, rib 6 sts, place marker for button, rib 16. Work even until rib measures 2”/5cm. Bind off in rib. Sew buttons at markers. Sew back neck seam.
