A folie à deux is a delusion or psychosis shared by two people. This particular folie à deux is shared between me and designer Kathleen Lawton-Trask (author of Silver Screen Knits, Volumes One and Two, connoisseur of classic films and blogger) who sent me more yarn than any one person should possess and gave me full reign to do whatever I wanted with it. The inspiration for the resultant two designs came from the timeless style of Audrey Hepburn. Hepburn's effortless grace while rocking casual stripes is truly enviable!
This dress and pullover were designed in a choose-your-own-knitting-adventure style. Do you want a dress or a sweater? Do you prefer knitting in the round or flat? What's your 1x1 ribbing preference? Long or short sleeves? Crew neck or scoop? Graded stripes? Equal stripes? No stripes at all? It's up to you. Choose the aspects you like best and run with them.
Actually, don't run with knitting needles. Someone could get hurt.
Recommended needle size [always use a needle
size that gives you the gauge
listed below -- every knitter's
gauge is unique] Dress 1 24- to 32-inch US #6/4mm circular needle for body 1 24-inch US #4/3.5mm circular needle 1 set of US #6/4mm DPNs 1 set of US #4/3.5mm DPNs
Sweater US #6/4mm needles US #4/3.5mm needles 1 24-inch US #4/3.5mm circular needle for collar
Notions stitch markers stitch holders or waste yarn yarn needle
GAUGE
21 sts/28 rows = 4 inches in Stockinette stitch with larger needles.
PATTERN NOTES [Knitty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]
A cable cast on is recommended for the body and sleeves. Please read all directions carefully before beginning.
Sleeves should end on the same row of Color Sequence as the Body before separating the Front and Back. If wishing to adjust sleeve length, start the Color Sequence on a different round accordingly.
Avoiding jogs at color changes when knitting in the round:
Begin knitting with a new color as usual to the end of the round. Slip the first stitch of the new color on the following round without knitting it. Knit the remaining rounds of the new color as usual. Repeat these steps with each color change. For more information on jogless stripes, please read this.
1x1 Twisted Rib (worked flat) Row 1 [RS]: *K1tbl, p1; rep from * to end. Row 2 [WS]: *K1, p1tbl; rep from * to end.
Rep last 2 rows for patt.
1x1 Twisted Rib (worked in the round) Round 1: *K1tbl, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep last rnd for patt.
1x1 Rib (worked flat, over an even number of sts) Row 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end.
Rep last row for patt.
1x1 Rib (worked flat, over an odd number of sts) Row 1 [RS]: *K1, p1; rep from * to last st, k1. Row 2 [WS]: *P1, k1; rep from * to last st, p1.
Rep last 2 rows for patt.
1x1 Rib (in the round) Round 1: *K1, p1; rep from * to end of rnd.
Rep last rnd for patt.
Dress Color Sequence Note: All rnds are worked in St st, with shaping as designated by pattern. Rnds 1-24: Knit in MC. Rnds 25-28: Knit in CC2. Rnds 29-52: Knit in CC1. Rnds 53-56: Knit in CC2. Rnds 57-80: Knit in MC. Rnds 81-84: Knit in CC2. Rnds 85-108: Knit in CC1. Rnds 109-112: Knit in CC2. Rnds 113-130: Knit in MC. (See Shape Waist) Rnds 131-134: Knit in CC2. Rnds 135-140: Knit in CC1. Rnds 141-144: Knit in CC2. Rnds 145-150: Knit in MC. (See Shape Bust) Rnds 151-154: Knit in CC2. Rnds 155-160: Knit in CC1. Rnds 161-164: Knit in CC2. Rnds 165-170: Knit in MC. Rnds 171-174: Knit in CC2. Rnds 175-180: Knit in CC1. Rnds 181-184: Knit in CC2. Rnds 185-202: Knit in MC. Rnds 203-206: Knit in CC2. Rnds/Rows 207-224: Work in CC1. Rows 225-228: Work in CC2. Rows 229-246: Work in MC. Rows 247-250: Work in CC2. Rows 251-268: Work in CC1. Rows 269-272: Work in CC2. Rows 273-290: Work in MC. Rows 291-294: Work in CC2.
Note: Ending row of color sequence will vary depending on size made. Smaller sizes will not complete entire sequence.
Sweater Color Sequence Rows 1-16: Work in MC. Rows 17-20: Work in CC2. Rows 21-36: Work in CC1. Rows 37-40: Work in CC2.
Rep these 40 rows for patt.
DIRECTIONS
DRESS
Body
Using smaller circular needle and CC2, CO 174[184, 200, 220, 240, 272, 284] sts. Pm and join to work in the round. Place second marker after first 87[92, 100, 110, 120, 136, 142] sts to mark side "seam."
Work in 1x1 Twisted Rib until piece measures 1[1, 1, 1.25, 1.25, 1.5, 1.5] inches from cast-on.
Switch to larger circular needle and work Rnds 1-113 of Dress Color Sequence (see Pattern Notes).
Shape Waist:
Following Color Sequence as set, work waist shaping as foll:
Set-up Rnd: K21[23, 25, 27, 30, 34, 35], pm, k45[46, 50, 56, 60, 68, 72], pm, knit to side m, k29[30, 33, 36, 40, 45, 47], pm, k29[32, 34, 38, 40, 46, 48], pm, knit to end of rnd.
Dec Rnd: *(Knit to 4 sts before m, ssk, k2, sl m, k2, k2tog) twice, knit to m; rep from * once more. 8 sts dec.
Knit 3 rnds even.
Rep last 4 rnds 5 more times. 126[136, 152, 172, 192, 224, 236] sts.
Sizes XS[S, M, L, 1X, -, 3X] Only: *Knit to 4 sts before first m, ssk, k2, sl m, knit to m, sl m, k2, k2tog, knit to m; rep from * once more. 4 sts dec.
Size 2X only: Rep Dec Rnd once more. 8 sts dec.
All Sizes: 122[132, 148, 168, 188, 216, 232] sts.
Work even in Color Sequence for 5[5, 5, 5, 5, 4, 5] rnds more (ending on Rnd 144 of pattern).
Following Color Sequence as set, work bust shaping as foll: Inc Rnd: *(Knit to 2 sts before m, M1R, k4, M1L) twice, knit to m; rep from * once more. 8 sts inc'd.
Work 7[7, 5, 5, 5, 7, 5] rnds even.
Rep last 8[8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6] rnds 2[3, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4] times more. 146[164, 188, 208, 228, 248, 272] sts.
Sizes XS[S, -, L, 1X, 2X, -] Only: *Knit to 2 sts before m, M1R, k2, sl m, knit to m, sl m, k2, M1L, knit to m; rep from * once more. 4 sts inc'd.
All sizes: 150[168, 188, 212, 232, 252, 272] sts.
Knit even through Rnd 218[218, 220, 220, 222, 222, 222] of Color Sequence, removing bust shaping markers. Piece measures approx. 32[32, 32.5, 32.75, 33, 33.25, 33.25] inches from cast-on.
Separate for Front and Back: Note: Cont to work Color Sequence throughout armhole, neck, and shoulder shaping.
Front: Next row [RS]: BO 3[4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12] sts, knit to side m, place next 75[84, 94, 106, 116, 126, 136] sts on holder for Back, turn. Next row [WS]: BO 3[4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12] sts, purl to end. 69[76, 84, 94, 100, 106, 112] sts rem for Front.
Cont in St st, BO 1[1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4] st(s) at beg of next 2 rows. 67[74, 80, 88, 94, 98, 104] sts.
Dec row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
P 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows 0[1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] time(s) more. 65[70, 74, 82, 88, 92, 98] sts.
Rep Dec row.
Work in St st for 3 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 0[0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] time more. 63[68, 70, 78, 84, 88, 94] sts.
Work even in St st and Color Sequence until armhole measures 4.5[4.75, 5.25, 5.75, 6, 6.25, 6.5] inches, ending after a WS row.
Shape neck: Next row [RS]: K23[25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34], join second ball of yarn and BO 17[18, 18, 22, 24, 24, 26] sts, knit to end.
Note: Continue to work both sides of neck at the same time. Instructions for each side are separated by a semi-colon (;).
Next 2 rows: Patt to end of first side; BO 3, patt to end. Next 2 rows: Patt to end of first side; BO 2, patt to end.
Next row [WS]: P to 3 sts before end of first side, p2tog, p1; p1, ssp, purl to end. Next row [RS]: Knit to 3 sts before end of first side, ssk, k1; k1, k2tog, knit to end.
Rep last 2 rows 1[1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2] times more, then rep WS row 0[0, 0, 1, 1, 0, 0] time more. 14[16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23] sts.
Work even in St st and Color Sequence until armholes measure 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches, ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulders: Next 2 rows: BO 7[8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11] sts, patt to end. Next row [RS]: BO 7[8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12] sts; knit to end. Next row [WS]: BO 7[8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12] rem sts.
Back:
Place 75[84, 94, 106, 116, 126, 136] sts held for Back on larger circ needle.
With RS facing and beginning on Row 219[219, 221, 221, 223, 223, 223] of Color Sequence, reattach correct yarn and BO 3[4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 69[76, 84, 94, 100, 106, 112] sts.
Cont in St st, BO 1[1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4] st(s) at beg of next 2 rows. 67[74, 80, 88, 94, 98, 104] sts.
Dec row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
P 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows 0[1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] time(s) more. 65[70, 74, 82, 88, 92, 98] sts.
Rep Dec row.
Work in St st for 3 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 0[0, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1] time more. 63[68, 70, 78, 84, 88, 94] sts.
Work even in St st and Color Sequence until armhole measures 5.5[6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5] inches, ending after a WS row.
Shape neck: Next row [RS]: K16[18, 19, 20, 22, 23, 25], join second ball of yarn and BO 31[32, 32, 38, 40, 42, 44] sts, knit to end.
Note: Continue to work both sides of neck at the same time. Instructions for each side are separated by a semi-colon (;).
Next row [WS]: P. Next row [RS]: Knit to 3 sts before end of first side, ssk, k1; k1, k2tog, knit to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 14[16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23] sts.
Shape shoulders: Next 2 rows: BO 7[8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11] sts, patt to end. Next row [RS]: BO 7[8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12] sts; knit to end. Next row [WS]: BO 7[8, 9, 9, 10, 11, 12] rem sts.
SLEEVES (Make 2)
Using smaller DPNs and CC2, CO 40[42, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60] sts. PM and join to work in the rnd. Work 1x1 Twisted Rib until piece measures 1[1, 1, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25] inches from cast-on.
Switch to larger DPNs. Beg on Rnd 113 of Color Sequence, work even until sleeves measure approx. 3 inches from cast-on.
Cont in Color Sequence, shape sleeve as foll: Inc Rnd: K1, M1L, knit to last st, M1R, k1. 2 sts inc'd.
Knit 7[7, 6, 5, 5, 4, 3] rnds.
Rep last 8[8, 7, 6, 6, 5, 4] rnds 6[6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 15] more times. 54[56, 60, 66, 74, 82, 92] sts.
Work even in St st and Color Sequence until sleeve measures approx. 16[16, 16.25, 16.5, 16.75, 16.75, 16.75] inches, ending on Rnd 218[218, 220, 220, 222, 222, 222] of Color Sequence.
Shape sleeve cap:
Cont foll Color Sequence, shaping sleeve cap as foll: Next row [RS]: BO 4[5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13] sts, knit to end. Turn work. 50[51, 54, 59, 65, 71, 79] sts. Next row [WS]: BO 4[5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13] sts, purl to end. 46[46, 48, 52, 56, 60, 66] sts.
Dec row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
P 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 8, 9] times more. 36[36, 36, 40, 42, 42, 46] sts.
Rep Dec row.
Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 5[5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7] times more. 24[24, 24, 26, 28, 28, 30] sts.
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then BO 2 sts at beg of foll 2 rows. BO 14[14, 14, 16, 18, 18, 20] rem sts.
SWEATER
Sweater Color Sequence Rows 1-16: Work in MC. Rows 17-20: Work in CC2. Rows 21-36: Work in CC1. Rows 37-40: Work in CC2.
Rep these 40 rows for patt.
BACK
Using smaller needles and CC2, CO 89[94, 102, 112, 122, 138, 144] sts. Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures 1.75[1.75, 1.75, 2, 2, 2.25, 2.25] inches.
Switch to larger needles and beg working Sweater Color Sequence (see Pattern Notes) and working shaping as foll:
**Shape waist: Dec row [RS]: (Knit to 4 sts before m, ssk, k2, sl m, k2, k2tog) twice, knit to end. 4 sts dec'd.
Work 3 rows in St st.
Rep last 4 rows 5 times more. 65[70, 78, 88, 98, 114, 120] sts.
Size 2X Only: Rep Dec Row once more.
Sizes XS[S, M, L, 1X, -, 3X] Only: Knit to 4 sts before m, ssk, k2, sl m, knit to m, sl m, k2, k2tog, knit to end. 2 sts dec.
All sizes: 63[68, 76, 86, 96, 110, 118] sts.
Work 9 rows even in St st.
Shape bust: Inc row [RS]: (Knit to 2 sts before m, M1R, k4, M1L) twice, knit to end. 4 sts inc'd.
Work 7[7, 5, 5, 5, 7, 5] rows in St st.
Rep last 8[8, 6, 6, 6, 8, 6] rows 2[3, 4, 4, 4, 3, 4] more times. 75[84, 96, 106, 116, 126, 138] sts.
Sizes XS[S, L, 1X, 2X, -] Only: Knit to 2 sts before m, M1R, k2, sl m, knit to 2 sts after next m, M1L, knit to end. 2 sts inc'd.
All sizes: 77[86, 96, 108, 118, 128, 138] sts.
Work even, removing markers, until piece measures approx. 14.25[14.25, 14.5, 15, 15.5, 16, 16] inches, ending on row 8[8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 16] of MC.
Shape armholes: Note: Cont to work Color Sequence throughout armhole, neck, and shoulder shaping.
Cont in St st, BO 4[5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13] sts at beg of next 2 rows, then BO 1[1, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4] sts at beg of foll 2 rows. 67[74, 82, 88, 94, 98, 104] sts.
Dec row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
P 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows 0[1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2] time(s) more. 65[70, 76, 82, 88, 92, 98] sts.
Sizes -[-, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] Only: -[-, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X]
Rep Dec row.
Work in St st for 3 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 0[0, 1, 1, 0, 0, 0] time more. 65[70, 72, 80, 86, 90, 96] sts.***
All Sizes:
Work even in St st and Color Sequence until armhole measures 5.5[6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 8, 8.5] inches, ending after a WS row.
Shape neck: Next row [RS]: K12[13, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21], join second ball of yarn and BO next 41[44, 44, 48, 50, 50, 54] sts, knit to end.
Note: Continue to work both sides of neck at the same time. Instructions for each side are separated by a semi-colon (;).
Next row [WS]: P.
Next row [RS]: K to 3 sts before end of first side, ssk, k1; k1, k2tog, knit to end.
Rep last 2 rows once more. 10[11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19] sts each side.
P 1 WS row. Armhole measures approx. Work even until armhole measures 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches, ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulders:
BO 5[5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] sts at beg of next 2 rows, then BO rem 5[6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9] sts on each side on foll row.
FRONT
Using smaller needles and CC2, CO 89[94, 102, 112, 122, 138, 144] sts. Work in 1x1 Rib until piece measures 1.75[1.75, 1.75, 2, 2, 2.25, 2.25] inches.
Switch to larger needles and beg working Sweater Color Sequence (see Pattern Notes) and working shaping as foll:
Set-up row [RS]: K22[24, 26, 28, 31, 35, 36], pm, k45[46, 50, 56, 60, 68, 72], pm, knit to end.
Work 3 rows in St st.
Cont as for Back from ** to ***.
Work even if necessary until armhole measures 2[2, 2.5, 2.5, 2.5, 2.75, 3] inches, ending after a WS row.
Shape neck and shoulders: Next row [RS]: K22[23, 24, 27, 29, 31, 32], attach new ball of yarn and BO next 21[24, 24, 26, 28, 28, 32] sts, knit to end.
Note: Continue to work both sides of neck at the same time. Instructions for each side are separated by a semi-colon (;).
Next 2 rows: Patt to end of first side; BO 4[4, 4, 4, 5, 5, 5], patt to end. Next 2 rows: Patt to end of first side; BO 3[3, 3, 4, 4, 4, 4], patt to end. 15[16, 17, 19, 20, 22, 23] sts rem each side.
Work in St st for 3 rows. Next row [RS]: K to 3 sts before end of first side, ssk, k1; k1, k2tog, knit to end.
Rep last 4 rows 4[4, 4, 4, 3, 3, 3] times more. 10[11, 12, 14, 16, 18, 19] sts rem each side.
Work even in St st and Color Sequence until armholes measure 6.5[7, 7.5, 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5] inches, ending after a WS row.
Shape shoulders:
BO 5[5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10] sts at beg of next 2 rows, then BO rem 5[6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 9] sts on each side on foll row.
SLEEVES (Make 2)
Using smaller needles and CC2, CO 56[58, 62, 68, 76, 84, 94] sts. Work 1x1 Rib for 1[1, 1, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25] inches.
Switch to larger needles and MC. Starting with a RS row, work in St st and Color Sequence for 8[8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 16] rows.
Shape sleeve cap:
Cont in St st and Color Sequence, shaping sleeve cap as foll:
BO 4[5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 13] sts at beg of next 2 rows. 48[48, 50, 54, 58, 62, 68] sts.
Dec row [RS]: K2, k2tog, knit to last 4 sts, ssk, k2. 2 sts dec'd.
P 1 row.
Rep last 2 rows 4[4, 5, 5, 6, 8, 9] times more. 38[38, 38, 42, 44, 44, 48] sts.
Rep Dec row.
Work even in St st for 3 rows.
Rep last 4 rows 5[5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7] times more. 26[26, 26, 28, 30, 30, 32] sts.
BO 3 sts at beg of next 2 rows, then BO 2 sts at beg of foll 2 rows. BO 16[16, 16, 18, 20, 20, 22] rem sts.
FINISHING DRESS
Sew shoulder seams. Set sleeves into armholes, matching stripes to body.
Collar
With smaller DPNs and CC2, beg at the left shoulder seam, pick up and knit 14[15, 15, 15, 17, 19, 21] sts down left front neck, 17[18, 18, 22, 24, 24, 26] sts across center front neck, 14[15, 15, 15, 17, 19, 21] sts up right front neck, 8 sts down right back neck, 31[32, 32, 38, 40, 42, 44] sts across center back neck, then 8 sts to left shoulder seam. Join to work in the rnd and pm for beg of rnd. 92[96, 96, 106, 114, 120, 128] sts.
Work in 1x1 Twisted Rib for 1[1, 1, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25] inches. BO loosely in pattern.
Weave in all ends and block to measurements.
SWEATER
Block pieces to measurements. Sew shoulder and sleeve seams. Set sleeves into armholes.
Collar
With circular needle and CC2, beg at left shoulder seam, pick up and knit 20[23, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31] sts along left neck, 35[38, 38, 42, 46, 46, 50] sts across front neck BO, 20[23, 23, 26, 28, 29, 31] sts along right front neck, 4 sts along right back neck, 41[44, 44, 48, 50, 50, 54] sts across back neck, and 4 sts to left shoulder seam. Join to work in the rnd and pm for beg of rnd. 124[136, 136, 150, 160, 162, 174] sts.
Work in 1x1 Rib for 1[1, 1, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25, 1.25] inches. BO loosely in pattern.
Weave in all ends.
ABOUT THE DESIGNER
Becky Wolf is a designer, a Francophile and a lover of stinky cheeses. Her designs have been published in Silver Screen Knits, Volumes One and Twoby Kathleen Lawton-Trask and the First Fall 2014 issue of Knitty. Becky lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and daughter.
