Abbreviations
CDD: central double decrease, slip 2 stitches as though
to knit them together, knit next stitch, pass 2 slipped sts
over the knitted stitch.
Dec: decrease
K: knit
K2tog: knit 2 stitches together
P: purl
P2tog: purl 2 stitches together
RS: right side
Ssk: slip 2 stitches knitwise one at a time, knit them
together through back loop
St(s): stitch(es)
WS: wrong side
Yo: yarn over needle
PATTERN
Cast on 21 sts.
Row 1 (WS): Purl.
Row 2 (RS): K1, yo, k8, CDD, k8, yo, k1.
Repeat rows 1 and 2 until piece measures 38 cm / 15”
ending with a WS row.
Commence shaping as follows:
Next row (RS)(Dec): K1, yo, ssk, k6, CDD, k6, k2tog, yo, k1.
Next row: Purl. 19 sts
RYE
Next row: K1, yo, k7, CDD, k7, yo, k1.
Next row: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows a further 5 times.
Next row (Dec): K1, yo, ssk, k5, CDD, k5, k2tog, yo, k1.
Next row: Purl. 17 sts
Next row: K1, yo, k6, CDD, k6, yo, k1.
Next row: Purl.
Repeat last 2 rows a further 5 times.
Saranac Hale Spencer Next row (Dec): K1, yo, ssk, k4, CDD, k4, k2tog, yo, k1.
Next row: Purl. 15 sts
Finished Measurements
Next row: K1, yo, k5, CDD, k5, yo, k1.
Length: 135 cm / 53”
Next row: Purl.
Width at widest point: 7.5 cm / 3”
Repeat last 2 rows a further 5 times.
Width at narrowest point: 3 cm / 1.25”
Next row (Dec): K1, [ssk] twice, k1, CDD, k1, [k2tog] twice,
Yarn yo, k1. 11 sts
Shibui Heichi (Worsted weight; 100% recycled silk, Next row: Purl.
96 m / 105 yds per 50g). Shade: Tar x 1 skein. Next row: [K1, p1] to last st, k1.
Next row: [P1, k1] to last st, p1.
NeedleS AND NOTIONS
Last 2 rows set 1x1 rib.
3.75 mm / 5 US needles, tapestry needle, sewing needle
Work in rib as set for 61 cm / 24”.
and matching thread
Cast off.
GAUGE
FINISHING
25 sts & 32 rows = 10 cm / 4” in chevron pattern.
Weave in ends and gently block by pinning the tie out and
Adjust your needle to give a firm but flexible fabric.
spritzing with a spray bottle – silk should be handled
NOTES carefully when blocking! If you’d like a more refined edge,
The sample tie used the full skein of Heichi. Seaming the seam as follows; once dry, fold over the edges on
edges is optional but if finishing them we recommend each side, where the eyelets create a natural selvedge,
using sewing thread to avoid too much bulk. Keep your and sew down on the wrong side of the tie. Carefully
edges tidy if you prefer the rugged selvedge look. steam iron so the tie is nice and flat.
Designed by Saranac Hale Spencer. ©2014. Copyright Pom Pom Quarterly.
All rights reserved. No part of this pattern may be copied or reproduced without written permission of the publisher.
