PATTERN 1
Poncho
A
page 4
MATERIALS
Poncho
Fabric [Cotton linen lawn] ……44 in (110cm) wide1 1/2 yd (1.4m)
Fusible interfacing (for facing) ……4 x 6 in (10 ×15cm)
Pom Pom
Yarn [Mohair blend] ……As needed
INSTRUCTIONS
Poncho
Preparation……Apply fusible interfacing to facing
| 1. | Finish neckline with facing and bias tape (use same fabric as bodice). |
| 2. | Fold over sleeve openings twice and sew. |
| 3. | Sew sides (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards back). |
| 4. | Fold up hem twice and sew. |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch |
Pom Pom
Refer to the instructions on facing page
[Cutting layout]
[How to make bias tape]
1 Insert fabric strip through bias tape maker.
2 Slowly pull fabric from the opening. As the fabric is fed through, the sides will form folds.
3 Press to create fold lines.
[How to join bias tape]
1 Open up the bias tape, and with right sides together and with edges aligned, sew 1/4 in (0.5cm) from edge.
2 Press open seam allowance and trim excess fabric.
PATTERN 1
Poncho
B
page 5
MATERIALS
Poncho
Fabric [Wool gauze stripe] ……51 in (128cm) wide 1 7/8 yd (1.7m)
Leg Warmers
Yarn [Mohair blend] Aqua ……6 oz (170g)
Recommended knitting needles: 2 sets of size 7 double-pointed
Gauge
Stockinette stitch
14 stitches and 21 rows = 4 in (10cm) swatch
Finished size (approximate) length: 25 5/8 in (65cm) circumference: 8 5/8 in (22cm)
INSTRUCTIONS
Poncho
Preparations ……*M for sleeve ruffle edges
| 1. | Finish neckline with bias tape (same fabric). |
| 2. | Fold over sleeve openings once and sew. |
| 3. | On the side of the ruffle that will be attached to the sleeve, sew gathering stitches. |
| 4. | Attach ruffle to poncho (*M through both layers and continue with neatening the rest of the hem). |
| 5. | Fold up hem once and sew. |
| 6. | Line up front and back of poncho together to form a sleeve at the ruffle and stitch in place. |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch |
Leg Warmers
Cast on stitches in the round and start with a rib stitch.
Switch to stockinette stitch without decreasing or increasing.
Revert to rib stitch and bind off.
Repeat for other leg warmer.
[Cutting layout]
PATTERN 1
Hooded Stole
C
pages 6–7
MATERIALS
Fabric [Tartan] ……58 in (148cm) wide 1 1/8 yd (1m)
INSTRUCTIONS
Preparation……Apply fusible interfacing to facing
| 1. | Sew along each side of the stole. This will prevent the fringe from raveling the rest of the fabric. |
| 2. | Sew the back center of the hood.(*M through both laters. Press seam allowance towards right side). |
| 3. | Sew darts for hood. (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards front). |
| 4. | Fold over edge of hood twice and sew. |
| 5. | sew stole and hood together (press seam allowance towards stole). |
| 6. | Double fold the shoulder section and hem and sew. |
| 7. | Pull out threads from the edge of the stole to create a fringe. Do not pull beyond the stitch line from step 1. |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch | |
| *See page 31 for Pom pom instructions |
[Cutting layout]
1 Sew 1 in (2.5cm) from the edge. Then sew a parallel line 1/4 in (0.5cm) from that first stitch line.
2 Using an awl, pull out 1–2 weft threads until you reach the stitch line.
3 Trim the fringe to even out the ends.
PATTERN 1
Drape Jacket
D
page 8
MATERIALS
Jacket
Fabric [sweatshirt fabric] ……74 in (186cm) wide 2 yd (1.8m)
*Use machine needles appropriate for knit fabric
Beret
Yarn [Mohair blend] Mustard ……2.8 oz (80g)
Recommended knitting needles: 2 sets of size 7 double-pointed
Gauge
Garter stitch 13 stitches 24 rows = 4 in (10cm) swatch
Finished size (approximate) head circumference: 22 in (55cm) height: 8 in (20.5cm)
INSTRUCTIONS
Jacket
| 1. | Staystitch where indicated. |
| 2. | Staystitch along sleeve openings. |
| 3. | Sew underarm (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards back). |
| 4. | Attach sleeves (*M through both layers. Press seam allowance towards sleeve). |
| *M = neaten raw edge using serger or zig zag stitch |
Beret
Cast on for circular knitting and start with rib stitch.
Switch to garter stitch and increase/decrease according to chart.
Thread yarn end twice through the last stitches and tighten.
[Cutting layout]
The seam allowances are intentionally left raw. To prevent excessive fraying, sew two parallel lines: the first one 1/4 in (0.5cm) from edge and the second 1/4 in (0.5cm) from the first stitch line.
PATTERN 1
Drape Vest
E
page 9
MATERIAlS
Vest
Fabric [Boiled wool knit]
*Use machine needles appropriate for knit fabric
Beret
Yarn [Mohair blend] Mustard ……2.8 oz (80g)
Recommended knitting needles: 2 sets of size 7 double-pointed
Gauge
Garter stitch 13 stitches 24 rows = 4 in (10cm) swatch
Finished size (approximate) head circumference: 22 in (55cm) height: 8 in (20.5cm)
INSTRUCTIONS
Vest
| 1. | Stay stitch where indicated. |
| 2. | Staystitch around armholes and cut openings for each side along the inside of the staystitching. |
| *See p. 37 for Beret Instructions |
Before cutting open the armhole, staystich all the way around at 1/4 in (0.5cm) from the cutting line. sew a second line 1/4 in (0.5cm) from the first stitch line.
[Cutting layout]
