Twelve miniature sweater ornaments knit in Comfort DK. See the whole Minutia collection!

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5 1/2” across sleeves x 3 1/4” high

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2121 Sprig (A), #2762 Spruce (B) and #2760 Beet Root (C)

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 4.00 mm (F)

Tapestry needle

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Body is worked all in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Body

Front: With straight needles, using A, cast on 17 sts.  Knit 2 rows.

Rows 1, 3 and 5 (RS):  With A, k1, * with B, k1, with A, k1, rep from * across.

Rows 2, 4 and 6:  With B, p1, * with A, p1, with B, p1, rep from * across.

Rows 7 and 8:  With A, knit.

Rows 9, 11 and 13 (RS):  With A, k1, * with C, k1, with A, k1, rep from * across.

Rows 10, 12 and 14:  With C, p1, * with A, p1, with C, p1, rep from * across.  Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes.

Rows 15 – 22:  With A, knit.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  With A, k4, bind off 9 sts, k to end.

Following Row:  With A, k4, cast on 9 sts, k to end – 17 sts.

Back:  Rep Rows 15 – 22 of front.  Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes.  Rep Rows 9 – 14 of front.  Rep Rows 7 and 8 of front.  Rep Rows 1 – 6 of front, end on WS.  With A, knit 2 rows.  Bind off.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles and A, pick up and k13 sts between markers.  Knit 1 row.  Rep Rows 9 – 12 of front, end on WS.  With A, knit 2 rows.  Bind off.  Sew side and sleeve seams.

Finishing

Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join A with a sl st at center back neck, work 16 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  DO NOT turn.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1.  Fasten off.  Cut three 10” long strands of each color.  Thread strands into tapestry needle and, beg and end at center front neck, weave strands in and out around neckband.  Tie in bow as in photo.  Trim ends.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5 1/2” across sleeves x 3 1/4” high

Materials

1 Ball Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2754 Rabe

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 4.00 mm (F)

Cable needle (cn)

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Stitch Glossary

CF4

Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in FRONT, k2, then k2 from cn

CB4

Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in BACK, k2, then k2 from cn

TB4

Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in BACK, k2, then p2 from cn

TF4

Sl 2 sts to cn and hold in FRONT, p2, then k2 from cn

Cable Pattern (Worked over 20 sts)

Row 1 (WS):  K3, p4, (k2, p4) twice, k1.

Row 2 (RS):  P1, CF4, (p2, CF4) twice, p3.

Row 3:  Rep Row 1.

Row 4:  P3, (k2, TB4) twice, k4, p1.

Row 5:  K1, p4, (k2, p4) twice, k3.

Row 6:  P3, CB4, (p2, CB4) twice, p1.

Row 7:  Rep Row 5.

Row 8:  P1, k4, (TF4, k2) twice, p3.

Rep these 8 rows for Cable Pat.

Back

With straight needles, cast on 20 sts.  Work even in Cable Pat for 3”, end on Row 1.  Bind off.

Front

Work same as back.  Sew shoulder seams, leaving 1” open at center for neck.  Measure down 1” from each shoulder seam on back and front and mark for armholes.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles, pick up and k14 sts between markers.

Row 1 and all WS rows:  P3, k2, p4, k2, p3.

Row 2 (RS):  K3, p2, k4, p2, k3.

Row 4:  K3, p2, CB4, p2, k3.

Row 6:  Rep Row 2.

Row 8:  Rep Row 4.

Row 9:  Rep Row 1.  Bind off.

Finishing

Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join yarn with a sl st at center back neck, work 14 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  DO NOT turn.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1.  Fasten off.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” across sleeves x 3 1/4” high

Materials

1 Ball Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2721 Sprig

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Cable needle (cn)

2 St markers

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Stitch Glossary

CB8

Sl 4 sts to cn and hold in BACK, k4, k4 from cn

Cable Pattern (Worked over 14 sts)

Row 1 (RS):  P3, k8, p3.

Row 2 and all WS rows:  K3, p8, k3.

Row 3:  P3, CB8, p3.

Rows 5 and 7:  Rep Row 1.

Row 8:  Rep Row 2.

Rep these 8 rows for Cable Pat.

Back

With straight needles, cast on 16 sts.  Knit 1 row.

Inc Row (RS):  K3, place marker, p3, (k1, M1k) 4 times, p3, place marker, k3 – 20 sts.

Following Row (WS):  P3, k3, p8, k3, p3.  Beg with Row 1, work even in Cable Pat, keeping 3 sts at each side in St st until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS.  Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes.

Dec Row (RS):  SSK, work to last 2 sts, k2 tog – 18 sts.  Work even in pat as established until piece measures approximately 2 ¾” from beg, end on Row 8 of Cable Pat.

Shape Shoulders and Neckband:  Next Row (RS):  Bind off 4 sts, dropping marker, work in pat as established to end – 14 sts.

Following Row (WS):  Bind off 4 sts, dropping marker, work in pat as established to end – 10 sts.  Knit 2 rows, end on WS.  Bind off.

Front

Work same as back.  Sew shoulder seams and sides of neckbands.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles, pick up and k14 sts between markers.  Beg with a p row, work even in St st for 1 1/4”, end on WS.  Knit 2 rows.  Bind off.  Sew side and sleeve seams.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5 1/2” across sleeves x 4” long

Materials

1 Ball Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2703 Barley

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm)

One 1/2” button

2 St markers

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Body is worked in 1 piece to armholes, then split for back and fronts.  We suggest that you wind 2 small balls of yarn off of original ball so that back and fronts all be worked at the same time. Sleeves are picked up with dpn’s and work down in the round.

Body

With straight needles, cast on 20 sts.  Knit 1 rows.

Row 1 (RS):  K2, place marker, k16, place marker, k2.

Row 2:  K2, p16, k2.  From here, work in St, keeping 2 sts at each end in Garter St.

Row 3 (Inc Row):  K2, sl marker, M1k, k to next marker, M1k, sl marker, k2 – 22 sts.  Rep this inc every 4th row 3 times more – 28 sts.  Work even until piece measures 2 3/4” from beg, end on WS.

Buttonband:  Next Row (RS):  Cast on 3 sts, k to marker, sl marker, k to end – 31 sts.

Following Row (WS):  Cast on 3 sts, k to marker, sl marker, p5, join another ball of yarn and bind off 1 st, p until there are 12 sts on RH needle after bound-off st, join another ball of yarn and p to last marker, k to end – 10 sts for each front and 12 sts for back. Working all sections at once, keeping 5 sts at each front edge in Garter St and remaining sts in St st, work even until armholes measure 3/4”, end on WS.

Shape Front Neck:  Bind off 5 sts at beg of the next 2 rows, dropping markers – 5 sts for each front and 12 sts for back.  Working all sts in St st, dec 1 st at each end (front neck edges) every RS row twice – 3 sts for each front and 12 sts for back.  Work even if necessary until armholes measure 1 1/4”, end on WS.  Bind off all sts.  Sew shoulder seams.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using dpn’s, beg at underarm, pick up and k12 sts around entire armhole.  Divide sts onto 3 dpn’s (4 sts per needle).  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.  Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) for 1 1/4”.  Purl 1 row.  Knit 1 row.  Bind off.

Finishing

Lap right buttonband over left buttonband and sew button in center.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” across sleeves x 3 1/4” high (including neckband)

Materials

1 Ball Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2761 Lovage (A)

1 Hank Berroco Lumina (25 grs), #1618 Space Ship (B)

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm)

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

1 St marker

Tapestry needle

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Body is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Body

Front:  With straight needles, using A, cast on 20 sts.

Ribbing:  Row 1 (RS):  P2, * k4, p2, rep from * across.

Row 2:  K2, * p4, k2, rep from * across.  Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 2 1/4” from beg, end on RS.

Dec Row (WS):  K2 tog, * p4, k2 tog, rep from * across – 16 sts.  Join B.

Yoke:  Change to B and work 2 rows in St st.  With A, work 2 rows in St st.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  With B, k4, bind off center 8 sts, k to end.

Following Row (WS):  With B, p4, cast on 8 sts, p to end – 16 sts. 

Back:  With A, work 2 rows in St st.  With B, work 2 rows in St st.  Fasten off B.

Inc Row (RS):  P1, M1p, * k4, M1p, p1, rep from * across – 20 sts.  Beg with Row 2, work in ribbing same as front until piece measures 3” above sts bound off for neck, end on WS.  Bind off.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles and A, pick up and k11 sts along edge of back and front yoke.

Row 1 (WS):  P1, * k1, p1, rep from * across.

Row 2:  K1, * p1, k1, rep from * across.  Rep these 2 rows until sleeve measures 1 1/2”, end on WS.  Bind off knitwise.

Finishing

Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neckband:  With RS facing, using dpn’s, beg at center back neck, pick up and k20 sts around entire neck edge.  Divide sts on 3 needles.  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.  Work in k1, p1 ribbing for 3 rnds.  Bind off in ribbing.

Tie:  With crochet hook, make chain approximately 10” long.  Thread end of chain into tapestry needle and, beg and end at center front, weave in and out at lower edge of Yoke.  Tie in a bow as in photo.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” across sleeves x 3” high

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2761 Lovage (A), #2723 Rosebud (B), #2703 Barley (C), #2762 Spruce (D) and #2760 Beet Root (E)

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  44 rows = 4” in Garter St

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Body is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Body

With straight needles, using A, cast on 12 sts.  Knit 4 rows A, 4 rows B, 4 rows A, 4 rows C, 4 rows A, then 4 rows D.  Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes.  Knit 4 rows A, then 4 rows E.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  K3, bind off center 6 sts, k to end.

Following Row (WS):  K3, cast on 6 sts, k to end – 12 sts.  Knit 4 rows E, then 4 rows A.  Mark beg and end of last row for end of armholes.  Knit 4 rows D, 4 rows A, 4 rows C, 4 rows A, 4 rows B, then 4 rows A.  Bind off.

Left Sleeve

With RS facing, using straight needles and B, pick up and k9 sts between markers on left side of body.  Work even in Garter St for 1 1/2”.  Bind off.

Right Sleeve

With C, work same as left sleeve.

Finishing

Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neckband:  With crochet hook, join A with a sl st at center back neck, work 15 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  DO NOT turn.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1.  Fasten off.

Bow:  With crochet hook and B, make a chain 5” long.  Change to C and continue chain until it measures 10” from beg.  Fasten off.  Tie chain in a bow and sew to center front of neckband as in photo.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” across sleeves x 3” high (including neckband)

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2703 Barley (A) and #2760 Beet Root (B)

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note 1

Body is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Note 2

When changing colors, hold yarn to the left and pick up new color from underneath.  This twists yarn so there are no holes.

Body

Back:  With straight needles, using A, cast on 15 sts.  Knit 2 rows.  Join B.

Row 1 (RS):  K2 A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 2A.

Row 2:  P1 A, * 1B, 1A, rep from * across.

Row 3:  K2 A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 2A.

Row 4:  P1 A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3 A, 1B, 3A, (1B, 1A) twice.

Rows 5 – 8:  Rep Rows 1 – 4, end on WS.  Still working in St st, work 2 rows A.  Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes.  Work 2 rows B, 2 rows A, 2 rows B, end on WS.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  With A, k4, bind off center 7 sts, k to end.

Following Row (WS):  P 4, cast on 7 sts, p to end – 15 sts.

Front:  Work 2 rows B, 2 rows A, 2 rows B.  Mark beg and end of last row for end of armholes.  Work 2 rows A.

Row 1 (RS):  K1 A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 3A, (1B, 1A) twice.

Row 2:  P2 A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 2A.

Row 3:  K1 A, * 1B, 1A, rep from * across.

Row 4:  P2A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 2A.

Rows 5 – 8:  Rep Rows 1 – 4, end on WS.  Knit 2 rows A.  Bind off.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles and A, pick up and k11 sts between markers.  Purl 1 row.  Working in St st, work 2 rows B, 2 rows A, 2 rows B.  Knit 1 rows A.  Bind off.

Finishing

Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join A with a sl st at center of back neck, work 14 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  DO NOT turn.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1.  Fasten off.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 3 1/2” across sleeves x 3” high

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2762 Spruce (MC) and #2751 True Red (CC)

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

Tapestry needle

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Body is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Body

Front:  With straight needles, using MC, cast on 12 sts.  Knit 1 row.  Beg with a k row, work even in St st until piece measures 1 1/4”, end on WS.

Dec Row (RS):  K3, k2 tog, k2, k2 tog, k3 – 10 sts.  Beg with a p row, work in St st until piece measures 2” from beg, end on WS.

Inc Row (RS):  K4, M1k, k2, M1k, k4 – 12 sts.  Mark beg and end of last row for beg of armholes.  Work even until piece measures 3” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  K3, bind off center 6 sts, k to end.

Following Row (WS):  P3, cast on 6 sts, p to end – 12 sts.

Back:  Work even in St st until piece measures 1” above sts bound off for neck, end on WS.  Mark beg and end of last row for end of armholes.

Dec Row (RS):  K3, k2 tog, k2, k2 tog, k3 – 10 sts.  Beg with a p row, work in St st until piece measures 3/4” above armhole markers, end on WS.

Inc Row (RS):  K4, M1k, k2, M1k, k4 – 12 sts.  Beg with a p row, work even in St st until piece measures 3” above sts bound off for neck, end on RS.  Knit 1 row.  Bind off.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles and MC, pick up and k11 sts between markers.  Purl 1 row.

Inc Row (RS):  K3, * k1, M1k, rep from * 4 times more, k3 – 16 sts.  Purl 1 row, knit 1 row, purl 1 row.

Dec Row/Bind-off (RS):  * K2 tog, rep from * across, binding off sts as you work.  Fasten off.

Finishing

Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join MC with a sl st at center back neck, work 16 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  Fasten off.  Using tapestry needle and CC, whipstitch around neck, sleeve and lower edges.  Cut two 8” long strands of CC.  Tie in a bow and sew to center front neck as in photo.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5 1/4” across sleeves x 3 1/4” high (including neckband)

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2734 Liquorice (A) and #2751 True Red (B)

Straight knitting needles, sizes 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note 1

Body is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Note 2

When changing colors, hold yarn to the left and pick up new color from underneath.  This twists yarn so there are no holes.

Body

Front:  With straight needles, using A, cast on 15 sts.  Knit 2 rows.  From here, work in St st.

* Row 1 (RS):  K4 A, 1B, 5A, 1B, 4A.

Row 2:  P3 A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A.  Work 2 rows A.  Work 2 rows B.

Row 7 (RS):  K1 B, 1A, 5B, 1A, 5B, 1A, 1B.

Row 8:  P1A, 1B, 1A, 3B, 1A, 1B, 1A, 3B, 1A, 1B, 1A. * Work 2 rows B.  Work 2 rows A.  Rep between *’s once more.  Knit 1 row B, end on RS.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (WS):  P4, bind off center 7 sts, p to end.

Following Row (RS):  K4, cast on 7 sts, k to end – 15 sts.  Purl 1 row.

Back:  ** Row 1 (RS):  K1 A, 1B, 1A, 3B, 1A, 1B, 1A, 3B, 1A, 1B, 1A.

Row 2:  P1B, 1A, 5B, 1A, 5B, 1A, 1B.  Work 2 rows B.  Work 2 rows A.

Row 7 (RS):  K3A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A, 1B, 1A, 1B, 3A.

Row 8:  P4A, 1B, 5A, 1B, 4A. ** Work 2 rows A.  Work 2 rows B.  Rep between **’s once more, end on WS.  With A, knit 2 rows.  Bind off.  Measure up 2 1/4” from lower edge on each side of back and front and mark for beg of armholes.

Sleeves

With straight needles, using B, pick up and k11 sts between markers.  Purl 1 row.

Row 2 (RS):  K5 B, 1A, 5B.

Row 3:  P4 B, 1A, 1B, 1A, 4B.  Work 2 rows B.  Work 2 rows A.  Knit 2 rows A.  Bind off.

Finishing

Sew side and sleeve seams, matching stripes.

Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join A at center back neck with a sl st, work 15 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  DO NOT turn.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1.  Fasten off.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” across sleeves x 3 1/2” high (including turtleneck)

Materials

1 Ball Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2760 Beet Root

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 6 (4.25 mm)

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

1 St marker

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in st st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Body is worked in one piece from lower front edge to lower back edge.  Sleeves are picked up and worked down.

Body

Back:  With straight needles, cast on 18 sts.

Row 1 (RS):  K2, * p2, k2, rep from * across.

Row 2:  P2, * k2, p2, rep from * across.  Rep these 2 rows until piece measures 3” from beg, end on WS.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  Work 6 sts, bind off center 6 sts, work to end.

Following Row (WS):  Work 6 sts, cast on 6 sts, work to end – 18 sts.

Front:  Work even in ribbing as established until piece measures 3” above sts bound off for neck, end on WS.  Bind off in ribbing.  Measure up 2” from lower edge on each side of back and front and mark for armholes.

Sleeves

With RS facing, using straight needles, pick up and k12 sts between markers.  Work even in k2, p2 ribbing for 1 1/4”, end on WS.  Bind off in ribbing.  Sew side and sleeve seams.

Finishing

Turtleneck:  With RS facing, using dpn’s, beg at center back neck, pick up and k16 sts around entire neck edge.  Divide sts onto 3 needles.  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.  Work in k2, p2 ribbing for 1”.  Bind off in ribbing.  Fold down to RS.

Tie:  With crochet hook, make a 10” long chain.  Thread chain through tapestry needle and, beg and end at center front, weave in and out of sweater 1 1/2” up from lower edge.  Tie as in photo.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” across sleeves x 3 1/4” high (including neckband)

Materials

1 Ball Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2751 True Red (A)

1 Hank Berroco Lumina (25 grs), #1655 DeWallen (B)

Straight knitting needles, size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rows = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Sweater is worked entirely in one piece, starting at lower front edge and working to lower back edge.  Sts are cast on, then bound off for sleeves

Pattern Stitch

Row 1 (RS):  With A, k1, * bring yarn to front, sl 1, bring yarn to back, k1, rep from * across.

Row 2:  With A, p2, * bring yarn to back, sl 1, p1, rep from * to last st, end p1.

Rows 3 and 4:  With B, rep Rows 1 and 2.

Rep these 4 rows for Pat St.

Front

With straight needles, using A, cast on 17 sts.  Knit 2 rows.  Join B and work even in Pat St until piece measures approximately 2 1/4” from beg, end on Row 4.

Shape Sleeves:  With A, working in pat as established, cast on 10 sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 37 sts.  Work even in pat as established for 4 rows, end on Row 2 of Pat St.

Shape Neck:  Next Row (RS):  With A, rep Row 1 of Pat St, work 15 sts, bind off center 7 sts, work to end.

Following Row (WS):  With A, rep Row 2 of Pat St, work 15 sts, cast on 7 sts, work to end – 37 sts. 

Back:  Beg with Row 1, using A, work even in Pat St for 4 rows.  With A, working in Pat St, bind off 10 sts at beg of the next 2 rows – 17 sts.  Beg with Row 3, using B, work even in Pat St until piece measures approximately 2 ¼” above sts bound off at end of sleeves, end on Row 2 of Pat St.  Knit 2 rows.  Bind off.

Finishing

Sew side and sleeve seams.

Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join A at center of back neck with a sl st.  Work 14 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  DO NOT turn.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in beg ch-1.  Fasten off.

Tie:  With crochet hook, using A, make a chain 8” long.  Tie in a bow and sew to center front neck as in photo.

Finished Measurements

Approximately 5” across bottom edge x 3” high (including neckband)

Materials

1 Ball each Berroco Comfort DK (50 grs), #2751 True Red (MC) and #2703 Barley (CC)

1 Hank Berroco Lumina (25 grs), #1655 DeWallen (A)

1 Set (4) double pointed knitting needles (dpn), size 6 (4.25 mm) OR SIZE TO OBTAIN GAUGE

Crochet hook, size 3.75 mm (F)

1 St marker

Tapestry needle

Gauge

22 sts = 4”;  32 rnds = 4” in St st

TO SAVE TIME, TAKE TIME TO CHECK GAUGE

Note

Poncho is worked from the neck down.

Poncho

With dpn’s, using MC, cast on 12 sts.  Divide sts evenly on 3 dpn’s (4 sts per needle).  Mark for beg of rnd and carry marker up.  Work even in St st (k EVERY rnd) for 4 rnds.

Inc Rnd:  * K1, M1k, k to last st on needle, M1k, k1, rep from * twice more – 18 sts. Work 2 rnds even.  Continue in this manner to rep Inc Rnd every 3rd rnd 5 times more – 48 sts.  Work even until piece measures 2 3/4” from beg.  Change to B and knit 1 rnd, then purl 1 rnd.  Bind off.

Finishing

Neckband:  With RS facing, using crochet hook, join CC in cast-on rnd with a sl st, work 13 sc’s around entire neck edge, join with a sl st in first sc.  Fasten off.

Tie:  Cut one 10” long strand each of MC and CC.  Thread strands into tapestry needle and weave in and out of poncho 1/2” down from neck edge.  Tie in bow as in photo.  Turn neck edge down to RS.

Embroidery:  With tapestry needle and A, work 4-petal lazy daisy flowers as shown in photo.  Make French Knot centers with CC.