Meg Swanson’s Rorschach Sanquhar Cowl
Photo on page 30, instructions begin on page 31.
Updated: 15Jan2021
Center 11 sts of chart (sts 45–55) are worked as follows for first 3 rounds:
Rnd 1: K1 black, k2 white, k5 black, k2 white, k1 black.
Rnd 2: K1 black, k1 white, k2 black, cdd, k2 black, k1 white, k1 black.
Rnd 3: K1 black, k1 white, k1 black, cdd, k1 black, k1 white, k1 black.
Continue working chart as shown.
In Row 12, there is an extra black stitch at the end of the first section before the no-stitches, omit this stitch and end with k1 black.
Pattern #1, Lace Ruana
Photo on pages 43 and 43, instructions begin on page 73.
Updated: 22Jul2019
A corrected chart is posted here.
LACE PATTERN
Row 21 *P2, K2, p2, k2t og, yo, p1, yo, ssk, k2, p2, k3; rep from *, endlast rep p2.
Row 22 Rep row 14.
Pattern #2, Oversized Pullover
Photo on pages 44, instructions begin on page 73.
Updated: 24May2017
Correction is underlined.
Stitch Glossary
twist 5 Sl next 5 sts to RH needle dropping the extra wraps from each st, insert LH needle from left to right through all 5 sts, and sl these 5 sts from RH needle and then working through all 5 loops at the same time, work ([k1, k1tbl] twice, then k1) into these 5 sts.
twist 3 Sl next 3 sts to RH needle, dropping the extra wraps from each st, insert LH needle from left to right through all 3 sts, and sl these 3 sts from RH needle and then working through all 3 loops at the same time, work (k1, k1tbl, k1) into these 3 sts.
Pattern #3, Lace Hoodie
Photo on page 45, instructions begin on page 74.
Updated: 23Sept2017
Corrections are underlined.
A corrected chart 6 is posted here for size medium only.
Sleeves, Beg Chart 7
For Medium size only, beg chart 7 with rnd 9. Work to rnd 80, then work rnds 1–60 once more.
Pattern #6, Thigh-high Stockings
Shown on page 48, instructions begin on page 79.
Updated: 23Aug2017
When Ankle Chart is complete, before working Leg Chart #1, cut yarn, sl 17 sts, rejoin yarn and place new marker for beg of rnd.
Pattern #8, Counterpane-inspired Shawl
Photo on pages 50 and 51, instructions begin on page 82.
Updated: 14Aug2017
A corrected Chart 1 is posted here. [PDF 255KB]
A corrected Chart 2 is posted here. [PDF 268KB]
Corrections are underlined.
Beg chart 1
Cont in chart as established through row 38—98 sts.
Work as written to ‘rep last 2 rows 5 times more—122 sts.
Purl 1 row. Bind off 61 sts, place rem 61 sts on st holder or spare needle.
Chart 2
Rnd 1 [K3, pm] 4 times—4 reps of chart.
Rnd 23: St 3 should be a knit, not a purl st.
Joining
Slip sts to corner, rejoin yarn, then work joining as written.
Pattern #11, Hat
Photo on page 56, instructions begin on page 85.
Updated: 24May2017
Corrections is underlined.
Materials
1 2oz/55g hank (each approx 200yd/183m) of Jade Sapphire Exotic Fibre Zageo (cashmere) each in #098 Irish heather (MC) and #157 moonstone (CC)
Pattern #14, Cabled Cardigan
Photo on pages 60 and 61, instructions begin on page 89.
Updated: 23Sept2017
Corrections are underlined.
In Chart row 34, sts 26–29 should be a 4-st RC (shown as blank).
Sts 36–39 should be a 4-st LC (shown as a 4-st RC).
In Chart row 40, sts 36–39 should be a 4-st LC (shown as a 4-st RC).
A corrected Chart 2 is posted here. The left side decreases should mirror the right side decreases.
Note Read instructions before beg to knit.
Back, Side shaping
Dec row (RS) K3, k2tog, k to marker, sm…
Left Front, Collar Extension, after WS row:
Next row (RS) Work next row of chart, k2.
Right Front, Armhole shaping
Bind off 4 (4, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next WS row, then 3 sts at beg of next 1 (2, 2, 2, 3) WS rows and 2 sts at beg of next 1 (1, 2, 3, 3) WS rows.
Right Front, Collar extension, 3 rd line:
Rep last 2 rows and cont to rep rows 17–20 of chart 2…
Left front, Beg rib and chart 1
Set-up row (WS) Sl 2 wyif, work row 1 of chart 1, pm, [k1, p1] 20 (23, 26, 29, 32) times.
A corrected Chart 1 is available for download. [PDF 293KB]
Pattern #17, Textured Tank
Photo on pages 65, instructions begin on page 92.
Updated: 14Aug2017
Corrections are underlined.
Pattern stitch worked at bodice is not the same as pattern stitch worked at hem. After armhole shaping decreases are complete, work bodice pattern as foll:
Work even for 6 (8, 8, 8, 14, 14) rows more.
Then, working rows 1–8 of bodice pattern to end of piece, work even until armhole measures 5 ¾ (6 ¼, 6 ¾, 7 ¼, 8 ¼, 8 ¾)”/14.5 (16, 17, 18.5, 21, 22)cm.
Bodice pattern
Row 1 (RS) P1, *sl 1 wyif, p1; rep from * to end.
Rows 2–4 Work in St st.
Row 5 P2, *sl 1 wyif, p1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Rows 6–8 Work in St st.
Rep rows 1–8 for bodice pattern.
Pattern #19, Relaxed Tee
Photo on pages 68, instructions begin on page 95.
Updated: 10Jul2017
Corrections are underlined.
Under Front, Neck Shaping
Dec row (RS) P3, p2tog, k to last 4 sts…
Sleeve, after raglan cap shaping
Bind off rem 32 (32, 32, 34, 34, 34) sts.
Pattern #20, Chevron Lace Tee
Photo on pages 68, instructions begin on page 95.
Updated: 24May2017
A corrected Chart 1 is posted here. [PDF 249KB]