Tier 1
The second tier consists of squares or rectangles worked at right angles to the foundation triangles, and from left to right across the previous tier. In order to reverse the direction of work, the wrong side will be facing as stitches are picked up along the edges of the blocks. Therefore, these stitches are picked up and purled see Glossary, page 141 . Block 5 With WS facing, knit across the 9 stitches ol Block 4 and place these stitches on a holder. With WS still facing, use a spare needle...
Carter Stitch Square
Note These directions are for the basic square instructions for how to join squares are given in the directions. 1 irst Si t-up raw RS Knit or CO 22 24, 26 sts with CC2 or CC3 as given in directions, knit or CO 11 12. 13 sts with CC1 black in sweater shown , twisting yarns at color change to avoid leaving a hole 33 36, 39 sts total. W f 21 23, 25. row v Knit all sts with their same colors 22 24, 26 rows and 11 12, 13 garter ridges completed. Second set-up row RS Kll 12, 13 with CC2 or CC3 as...
Left Lower Back Triangle
With RS facing, use the knitted method to CO 2 sts with CC onto end of needle. Row I RS Kl, k2tog last CO st log with I back st , turn 2 triangle sts 22 sts rem before next marked peak st. Row 2 K2, turn. Row 3 Kl, Ml, k2tog, turn 3 triangle sts 21 sts rem Row 5 Kl, Ml, knii 10 last triangle st, k2tog. turn I st inc'd for side triangle 1 back st joined. Row 6 Knit. Rows 7-10 Rep Rows 5 and 6 two more times 6 triangle sts 18 sts rem before peak st after Row 10. Row 11 Join MC. Rep Row 5 1 st...
Large Lower Back Triangle
Join MC to rem 119 back sts on needle with RS facing. Row I RS Kl, k2tog, k20, k2tog valley st tog with foil st , turn 23 triangle sts 22 sts rem before next marked peak st. Row 3 Change to CC. Kl, k2tog, knit to last triangle st, k2tog, turn 22 triangle sts 21 sts rem before peak st. Rows gt -12 Rep Rows 3 and 4 three more times 19 triangle sts 18 sts rem before peak st after Row 12. Row 13 Join MC. Kl, k2tog, knit to last triangle st, k2tog 1 triangle st dee d 1 back st joined. Rows 15-24...
Squares Tier 1
Square I With RS lacing, si the first 33 36. 39 sts of rnd. and join CC2 to first valley si. Work as for Square 2 of Tier 1. Square 2 Work as for Square 2 of Tier 1. using CC3. Square 3 Work as for Square 2 of Tier 1. using CC2. MITERED STRIPE 3 Place sts of Tier 3 on longer cir needle with RS facing 99 108. 117 sts there will gaps between the group of sis. Join MC. Row I RS With MC, pick up and knit 1 si from selvedge of Row 14 of Mitered Stripe 2. k33 36, 39 live sts, pick up and knii 2 sts...
Stranded Twocolor Knitti Nc
Many African patterns can be interpreted in stranded two-color, or Fair Isle, knitting. This technique involves alternating two colors of yarn in a single row of knitting, and it allows for intricate geometric and abstract designs. The color patterns in Mali, Arrowheads, Zimbabwe, Zigzag, and Nigeria are achieved with stranded two-color knitting. The cotton mud-dyed fabrics produced in the Bamana region of Mali inspired my sweater of the same name. Traditionally, these fabrics feature...
Mitered Stripe
Place sis of all squares on longer cir needle with RS facing 198 216, 234 sts there will be gaps between the groups of sts. Join MC to beg of live Square 2 sis at side seam. Rnd I With MC, kl and mark this si as a valley si. k2tog. k30 33, 36 , pick up and knit 3 sts in corner of square and mark the center pickcd-up si as a peak st, pick up and knit 31 34, 37 sts along selvedge of square beg with the next group of live sis on needle, rep from 5 more times 396 432, 468 sts. Rnd 2 With MC, knit....
Mitered Stripe 1
Place sts of Squares 2. 3, and 4 of Tier 2 on longer cir needle with RS facing for front 99 108, 117 sts total there will be gaps between the groups of sts. Join MC to beg of selvedge of Square I of Tier 2, at top point of square. Using the knitted method see Glossary, page 139 , CO 12 sts onto left-hand needle. Row I RS With MC, kl 2 new CO sts, pick up and knit 33 36, 39 sts along selvedge of square, k33 36, 39 live sis and mark first si as a valley st. pick up and knit 33 36, 39 sts along...
Right Side Triangle
Return rem 24 held mitered square sts to needle With RS facing, rejoin CC, and use the knitted method to CO 2 sts onto end of needle closest to lower front i riangle 26 sts 2 right side triangle sts, 24 mitered square sts. Row I RS Kl, k2tog last side triangle st tog with 1 mitered square st , turn 2 side triangle sts 23 mitered square sts. Row 3 Kl, Ml, k2tog, turn 3 side triangle sts 22 mitered square sts. Row 5 Kl, Ml, knit to last st of side triangle, k2tog, turn 1 st inc'cl for side...
Entrelac
Some years ago, I read an article in a Norweigian handwork magazine about a block pattern that was used long ago for the legs of socks. In Norway, the technique is called neverkoni, a term that translates to14birch basket and refers to a basket made of woven birch bark. In English, this technique is called entrelac. Entrelac knitting produces rows of blocks that are worked on the diagonal, and that alternate direction was a revelation for me knitting does not have to be vertical or horizontal....
Right Front Body
With D, larger needle, RS facing, and beg where Blocks 35 and 36 Blocks 33 and 34 meet, pick up and knit 10 13 sts along edge of 11 9 blocks, ending at lower point of Block 1 110 117 sts. For cropped version of size 47 and for size 51, skip to Foi all sizes below. For 22Vi 57 cm -long version of size 47, work as foil Row I WS Knit. Row2 RS K2tog, knit to last st. Ml, kl. Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 2' 2 6.5 cm from pick-up row measured at center, or about 3Vi 9 cm measured straight up...
Marianne Isager
Inspired by beautiful African textiles Beautiful and historic African carpets, baskets, and other fiber and textile arts inspired Danish designer Marianne Isager to create these 16 sumptuous and sophisticated handknitted sweaters. The knitting techniques, including entrelac, double knitting, in tarsia, domino, and Fair Isle, are used in traditional and contemporary ways. You'll love the intriguing designs that echo regional African textiles, such as the mud-dyed fabrics from Bamana in Mali, the...
Marianne Isager Arhus Denmark
Squares, diamonds, and striking contrasts between light and dark are prominent features in many African textiles. The yoke patterns on both versions ol this pullover mimic the rotating motifs in a traditional woven fabric. In both versions, the lower body is worked in the round in mitered garter-stitch panels. The panel arrangement dictates the overall body size and shape of the zigzag at the base of the yoke. Entrelac squares, worked in either two-tone garter stitch or stripes of garter and...
Body
Row 2 RS Kl, Ml see Glossary, page 140 , kl. Ml, Row 4 Kl. Mil 4 times, kl 9 sts. Mark center st with removable marker or safety pin Row 5 K9. Row 6 Kl. Ml, knit to marked center st. Ml. kl center st , Ml, knit to last st. Ml. kl 4 sts incd. Row 7 Knit. Rep Rows 6 and 7 seven more times 41 sts. Cut yarn and place sts on holder. Make 7 more triangles in the same manner. Center front and bach extensions With RS facing, slip si four 41-st triangles to longer cir needle 164 sts. Setup row Kl edge...