SIZE: One Size
CUMMERBUND
Finished Width About 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm)
Finished Length About 42 in. (106.5 cm), length is adjustable
BOW TIE
Finished Length About 16 1/2 in. (42 cm), length is adjustable
GAUGE:
39 sts + 28 rows = about 4 in. (10 cm) over Diagonal Wave Rib.
When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Making a Gauge Swatch
STITCH EXPLANATION:
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M1P (make 1 st as if to purl) An increase worked by lifting the horizontal strand lying between the needles and placing it onto the left needle. Purl this new stitch through the back loop – 1 st increased.
3/3 RPC (3 over 3 right purl cross) Slip 3 sts to cable needle and hold in back of work, k3, then p3 from cable needle.
STITCH PATTERNS
K1, p1 Rib (worked over an odd number of sts)
Row 1 (RS): K1, *p1, k1; rep from * to end of row.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts as they face you.
Rep Row 2 for K1, p1 Rib.
Diagonal Wave Rib (worked over a multiple of 6 sts + 3 additional sts)
Rows 1 and 3 (RS): P3, *k3, p3; rep from * to end of row.
Rows 2 and 4: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end of row.
Row 5: *3/3 RPC; rep from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Rows 6 and 8: P3, *k3, p3; rep from * to end of row.
Row 7 and 9: K3, *p3, k3; rep from * to end of row.
Row 10: Rep Row 6.
Row 11: P3, *3/3 RPC; rep from * to end of row.
Row 12: Rep Row 2.
Rep Rows 1-12 for Diagonal Wave Rib.
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NOTES:
1. Cummerbund is worked in one piece; Bow Tie is worked in 3 separate pieces.
2. Both Cummerbund and Tie have simple ribbed bands that can be easily adjusted for fit by placement of snaps or by making the bands longer or shorter.
CUMMERBUND
First Side Section
Cast on 11 sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib for about 6 in. (15 cm), end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Row 1 (Increase - RS): Work in rib as established over 3 sts, place marker (pm), M1p, work in rib as established to last 3 sts, M1p, pm, work in rib to end of row – you will have 13 sts at the end of this row.
Row 2: Work in rib to first marker, slip marker (sm), working increased sts into pattern, work in rib as established to next marker, sm, work in rib to end of row.
Row 3 (Increase): Work in rib to first marker, sm, M1p, work in rib as established to next marker, M1p, sm, work in rib to end of row – 15 sts.
Rows 4-27: Rep Rows 2 and 3 – 39 sts at the end of Row 27.
Rows 28-30: Rep Row 2.
Row 31: Rep Row 3 – 41 sts.
Rows 32-39: Rep Rows 28-31 twice – 45 sts at the end of Row 39.
Row 40: Rep Row 2.
Center Section
Row 1 (RS): Work in rib as established to first marker, sm, work Row 1 of Diagonal Wave Rib to next marker, sm, work in rib to end of row.
Row 2: Work in rib to first marker, sm, work next row of Diagonal Wave Rib to next marker, sm, work in rib to end of row.
Rep Row 2 until Center Section measures about 13 in. (33 cm), end with a WS row as the last row you work.
Second Side Section
Row 1 (Decrease - RS): Work in rib as established to first marker, sm, p2tog, work in K1, p1 Rib to 2 sts before next marker, p2tog, sm, work in rib to end of row – 43 sts.
Rows 2-4: Work in rib to first marker, sm, working decreased sts into pattern, work in rib to next marker, sm, work in rib to end of row.
Row 5 (Decrease - RS): Work in rib to first marker, sm, k2tog, work in rib to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, sm, work in rib to end of row – 41 sts.
Rows 6-8: Rep Rows 2-4.
Rows 9-12: Rep Rows 1-4 – 39 sts.
Rows 13 and 14: Rep Rows 5 and 6 – 37 sts.
Rows 15 and 16: Rep Rows 1 and 2 – 35 sts.
Rows 17-40: Rep Rows 13-16 for 6 more times – 11 sts remain. Remove markers and continue in rib as established on these 11 sts for 8 in. (20.5 cm) or to desired length.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Check the fit of the Cummerbund to determine placement of snaps. With sewing needle and thread, sew 2 snaps to each end of First and Second Side Sections.
Weave in ends.
BOW TIE
Bow
Cast on 21 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, p1, k1, pm, work Row 1 of Diagonal Wave Rib over next 15 sts, pm, k1, p1, k1.
Row 2: Work in rib to first marker, sm, work next row of Diagonal Wave Rib to next marker, sm, work in rib to end of row.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 19 in. (48.5 cm) from beg.
Bind off.
Knot
Cast on 8 sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, p2, k2, p2, k1.
Row 2: K the knit sts and p the purl sts as they face you.
Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 3 in. (7.5 cm) from beg.
Bind off.
Neckband
Cast on 7 sts.
Work in K1, p1 Rib until piece measures 15 in. (38 cm) or desired length.
Bind off.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
Sew short ends of Bow together to make a ring.
With seam at center, flatten the Bow.
Wrap Knot around center of Bow. Sew ends of Knot together.
Slide Neckband under Knot until Bow is at center of Neckband.
Sew a few stitches through all layers to secure.
Check the fit of the Neckband to determine placement of snaps. With sewing needle and thread, sew 2 snaps to each end of Neckband.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning) k = knit
k2tog = knit 2 together p = purl
p2tog = purl 2 together rep = repeat(s)(ing)
RS = right side st(s) = stitch(es)
WS = wrong side
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