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When I design using a self-striping yarn, I often look for either a stitch or a unique construction that will take advantage of the color changes that occur magically. In this design, the slipped stitch pattern creates the perfect palette to showcase this. Not satisfied with using one color of Ty-Dy (although doing so will certainly give you a great effect), I opted to alternate two shades of this multicolor cotton yarn, on a solid background – that’s where the “X2” comes from in the title). The little black cubes are worked by slipping three stitches every other row, creating softly undulating lines. The simple scalloped edges echo the small ripples. I gave the sweater some waist definition by working decreases in between each cube over three cube repeats; this gives a subtle, yet figure flattering shape. This particular slipped stitch pattern adds a bit of a twist to the equation: you have to change color every row. That means you have to use a circular needle (unless you enjoy slipping all your stitches back to the end of the needle), even while working in rows, to have the ability to turn your work at will. You will also have to work two consecutive right or wrong side rows, all depending on which end of the piece your next color is lying in wait. |
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| SIZE | |||
XS [S, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X][shown in size S] |
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| FINISHED MEASUREMENTS | |||
Chest: 32[36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56] inches |
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| MATERIALS | |||
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| GAUGE | |||
20 sts/30 rows = 4 inches in Cubix Pattern |
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PATTERN NOTES [Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.] |
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sk2p: Sl 1 knitwise, k2tog, pass slipped st over. 2 sts decreased. RLI (Right Lifted Increase): Use the right needle to pick up the stitch below the next stitch on the left needle. Place it on the left needle, then knit into it. 1 stitch has been increased. K3tog: Knit 3 together. 2 sts decreased. K3tog tbl: Knit 3 together through back loops. 2 sts decreased. P3tog: Purl 3 together. 2 sts decreased. P3tog tbl: Purl 3 together through back loops. 2 sts decreased. |
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| DIRECTIONS | |||
Using circular needle and MC, CO 156[180, 198, 216, 240, 258, 276] sts. P 1 row (a RS row), then place marker and join to begin working in the round, being careful not to twist. Scalloped Edge: Set up Cubix Pattern: Important Note: When slipping sts, always slip with yarn held to WS of work. Carry unused colors loosely along inside of work. When beginning each round, pick up the new color from underneath old color. This will twist the strands, preventing holes from forming at color change points. As written, lower body will measure 14.5 inches long to underarm after blocking. If you wish to add or subtract approx. 1.25 inches of length, begin with Row 11 of pattern; this will allow you to work 10 rounds more or fewer of pattern before beginning waist shaping. Cubix Pattern: Rounds 11, 13, 15, 17, 19: Using MC, k all sts. Rounds 21-30: Work as for Rounds 1-10. Shape Waist: Round 41: Using MC, k all sts. Round 51-59: Work as for Rounds 31-39. Rounds 61-100: Work as for Rounds 1-20. End last round (Round 100) 2[3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8] sts before end-of-round marker. Divide for Armholes: UPPER FRONT Notes:
Next Row [WS]: Join CC1 with WS facing and p all sts (counts as Row 2 of pattern). Continuing in pattern as set, decrease 1 st at each end of next 4[6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16] MC rows. 63[67, 71, 75, 79, 83, 87] sts. Continue in pattern until work measures 4[4.5, 5, 5.5, 6. 6.5, 7] inches from underarm, ending with both yarns at same edge of work. Shape Neckline: Leaving center 21[23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33] sts on st
holder, place 21[22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27] sts on needle
for other shoulder. If first shoulder began with a WS
row, join yarn with WS facing; if it began with a RS
row, join yarn with RS facing. 
UPPER BACK Continue in pattern until work measures 6[6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9] inches from underarm, ending with both yarns at same edge of work. Shape Neckline: Leaving center 29[31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41] sts on st
holder, place 17[18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23] sts on needle
for other shoulder. If first shoulder began with a WS
row, join yarn with WS facing; if it began with a RS
row, join yarn with RS facing. SLEEVES (Make 2) Scalloped Edge: Set up Cubix Pattern: Note: Read ahead! Shaping directions and stitch pattern directions are worked at the same time, beginning on the next round. Shape Sleeve: AT THE SAME TIME: Work
st pattern as follows. The markers
placed in Rounds 2 and 14 below are used to help set
up st pattern. Rounds 11, 13, 15, 17, 19: Using MC, k all sts. Continue in pattern until work measures 11.5[11.5, 12, 12, 12.5, 12.5, 13] inches or desired length to underarm, ending last CC round 5[6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11] sts before marker. Using same color, BO 10[12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22] sts. Break other 2 colors. 51[53, 57, 59, 63, 65, 69] sts. Shape Sleeve Cap: Work 2 rows in pattern (a MC row and a CC row). Decrease 1 st at each end of next 14[15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23] MC rows. 23 sts remain. Decrease 2 sts at each end of next 3 MC rows as follows: BO remaining sts using CC currently in use. |
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| FINISHING | |||
Sew back to front at shoulders. Neckband: Next Round: [K1, p1] to end. Sew sleeve caps into armholes. Weave in ends and block as desired.
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| ABOUT THE DESIGNER | |||
She estimates she is close to the 1000 design mark after celebrating 30 years in the business, and she still gets daily inspiration to create new and unique garments. |
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| Pattern & images © 2009 Hélène Rush. Contact Hélène |
