Francisca

Originally published in Fall 1610, a printed collection of designs.

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 Pattern stitch
3 x 3 Rib (multiple of 6 sts + 3)
Row 1 (RS) K3, *p3, k3; rep from *.
Row 2 (WS): P3, *k3, p3; rep from *
Rep rows 1 and 2 for patt.

nOtes
Work with one strand each of A and B held together throughout.

The stockinette sections of this project are deliberately worked using a large needle at a loose
gauge to produce a softly draping fabric.

To check gauge, knit a generous swatch and measure it before and after wet-blocking.

The sleeves are worked from the top down.

Back
With smaller needles and one strand of each color, CO 93 (105, 117, 129, 141, 153) sts.

Work in 3 x 3 Rib for 6¼ (6½, 6½, 6¾, 6¾, 7)", ending with a WS row.

Change to larger needles.

Next row (RS): K3 (2, 3, 1, 2, 3), *k2tog twice, k1; rep from * 16 (19, 21, 24, 26, 28) more times,
k2tog, k3 (1, 2, 1, 2, 3) – 58 (64, 72, 78, 86, 94) sts.

Work even in St st until pc meas 13 (14, 14¼, 14¾, 14¾, 15¼)" from CO, ending with a WS row.

Shape armholes: BO 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) sts at beg of next 2 rows – 50 (54, 60, 66, 72, 78) sts.

Francisca Work even in St st until armhole meas 7¾ (8, 8¼, 8½, 9, 9¼)", ending with a WS row. BO all sts.
designed by Christopher Croucher

Semi-sheer blouse with flutter sleeves, knit FrOnt

with two strands of yarn held together. Work same as the back.

skill level
Easy sleeves
With larger needles and one strand of each color, CO 63 (65, 67, 69, 73, 75) sts.
sizes
XS (S, M, L, XL, 2XL). Shown in size S. Next row (RS): Knit.
Next row (WS): K2, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Finished MeasureMents Rep the last 2 rows 9 more times – pc will meas about 3¾" from CO after blocking. Place a
Bust: 33 (36½, 41, 44½, 49, 53½)" removable marker in the fabric at each end of needle to indicate the end of the sleeve seam.
Length: 20¾ (22, 22½, 23¼, 23¾, 24¼)"
Shape lower sleeve:
Yarn Dec row (RS): K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog – 2 sts dec’d.
Silky Alpaca Lace by Classic Elite Yarns Next 3 rows: Work 3 rows even, knitting the first and last 2 sts of WS rows.
(70% alpaca, 30% silk; 50 g = 440 yards) Rep the last 4 rows 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) more time(s) – 59 (59, 61, 61, 65, 67) sts.
A – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls 2453 Berry
B – 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls 2443 Apricot Keeping 2 sts at each end of needle in Gtr st, [rep the dec row, then work 1 WS row even] 9 (9,
10, 10, 12, 13) times – 41 sts for all sizes.
needles
Knitting needles in size US 6 (4 mm) or size to Dec row (RS): K2tog, knit to last 2 sts, k2tog – 2 sts dec’d.
obtain gauge. Dec row (WS): K2tog, k1, purl to last 3 sts, k1, k2tog – 2 sts dec’d.
Knitting needles in size US 10 (6 mm) or size to Rep the last 2 rows 3 more times – 25 sts for all sizes.
obtain gauge.
Cont as follows:
Other Materials Row 1 (RS): K2tog twice, knit to last 4 sts, k2tog twice – 4 sts dec’d.
Removable markers Row 2 (WS): K2tog twice, purl to last 4 sts, k2tog twice – 4 sts dec’d.
Rows 3–5: Rep Rows 1 and 2, then work Row 1 once more – 5 sts.
GauGe Row 6: K2tog, k1, k2tog – 3 sts.
14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st using larger Row 7: Skp, k1 – 2 sts.
needles and 2 strands of yarn held together, Row 8: Skp – 1 st.
blocked (see Notes); 30 sts and 28 rows = Break yarn and fasten off last st.
4" in 3 x 3 Rib using smaller needles and 2
strands of yarn held together, relaxed so 3-st
purl columns appear 1½ sts wide; 13. Take
time to save time, check your gauge.

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 FinishinG
Block pcs to measurements, stretching the stockinette areas to the correct dimensions, and
taking care not to flatten the ribbing.

Along the BO edge of front and back, meas in 1¾ (2, 2, 2½, 2½, 2½)" from each armhole
edge and place a removable marker. Sew each shoulder seam between armhole edge and
marker, leaving the center 10¾ (11½, 13¼, 13¾, 15½, 17¼)" open for neck.

Sew sleeves into armholes, easing to fit, and sewing upper sleeve selvedges to armhole
BO notches.
Beg at sleeve seam markers and working toward the body, sew sleeve seams. Sew side seams.

Weave in ends. The neck edge is deliberately left unfinished.

10¾ (11½, 13¼, 13¾, 15½, 17¼)"

1¾ (2, 2, 2½, 2½, 2½)"

7¾ (8, 8¼, 8½, 9, 9¼)"

7¾ (8¼, 8¾, 9½, 10¼, 10½)"

Francisca

13 (14, 14¼, 14¾, 14¾, 15¼)"

Back and Front Francisca
Sleeve
3¾"

18 (18½, 19¼, 19¾, 20¾, 21½)"

16½ (18¼, 20½, 22¼, 24½, 26¾)"

12½ (14, 15½, 17¼, 18¾, 20½)"

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Fall 1610
BOOk aBBreviatiOns
approx: approximately p: purl
beg: begin(ning) patt(s): pattern(s)
BO: bind off pc(s): piece(s)
CC: contrast color pm: place marker
cn: cable needle rem: remain(ing)
CO: cast on rep(s): repeat(s)
cont: continue RH: right hand
dec(‘d): decrease(d) rnd(s): round(s)
dpn: double pointed needles RS: right side
est: establish(ed) s2kp: slip 2 sts together knitwise from LH needle to RH needle, k1, pass
inc(’d): increase(d) 2 slipped sts over knit st (2 sts dec’d)
k: knit skp: (slip, knit, pass) slip 1 st knitwise, from the LH needle to the RH
k2tog: knit 2 sts together (1 st dec’d) needle, k1, pass slipped st over knit st (1 st dec’d)
k3tog: knit 3 sts together (2 sts dec’d) sl: slip
kfb: knit in the front and back of same st (1 st inc’d) slm: slip marker
LH: left hand ssk: (slip, slip, knit) slip 2 sts, 1 at a time, knitwise to the RH needle;
m1-l: (make 1 left slanting) Insert LH needle under horizontal strand insert tip of LH needle into the fronts of the two slipped sts and use RH
between st just worked and next st from the front to the back, knit needle to knit them together (1 st dec’d)
through the back loop (1 st inc’d). sssk: (slip, slip, slip, knit) slip 3 sts, 1 at a time, knitwise to the RH
m1-r: (make 1 right slanting) Insert LH needle under horizontal strand needle; insert tip of LH needle into the fronts of the three slipped sts
between st just worked and next st from the back to the front, knit and use RH needle to knit them together (2 sts dec’d)
through the front loop (1 st inc’d). st(s): stitch(es)
m1: (make 1) Insert LH needle under horizontal strand between st just tbl: through back loop
worked and next st, from the front to the back, knit through the back WS: wrong side
loop (1 st inc’d). wyif: with yarn in front
MC: main color yo: yarn over (1 st inc’d)
meas: measure(s)

Fall 1610
BOOk GlOssarY
Backward Loop Cast-on Method: *Wrap yarn around left thumb from Knitted Cast On: *Insert RH needle knitwise into first st of LH needle,
front to back and secure in palm with other fingers. Insert needle wrap the yarn around the needle and pull through as to make a knit
upwards through strand on thumb. Slip loop from thumb onto RH st, leave the first st on LH needle and slip st just made to LH needle (1 st
needle, pulling yarn to tighten. Rep from * for desired number of sts. CO); rep from * to required number of sts.

Cable Cast-on Method: If there are no sts on the LH needle yet, place Crochet Chain Provisional Cast-on Method: With waste yarn, place a
a slipknot on LH needle. Work k1 into the first st or slipknot, slip new st slipknot on crochet hook. Wrap yarn around crochet hook (yarn over)
onto LH needle; *insert RH needle between first 2 sts on LH needle, k1 and draw it through the loop on the hook to form first chain. Rep this
from this position, leave the first st on LH needle and slip new st onto LH step until there are as many chains as needed for the cast-on, plus 8-10
needle. Rep from * for desired number of sts. extra. Cut the waste yarn and draw end loosely through the loop on
the hook; this is the end from which you will unzip the provisional cast-
Three Needle Bind-off Method: Slip the sts from holders onto each of on later.
2 needles, with the RS of garment pcs held together (to form ridge on Starting 3 or 4 chains from the end, insert the knitting needle tip into the
inside of garment), hold the needles parallel. With a third needle knit back bump of a chain st, wrap the main yarn around the needle, then
the first st of front and back needles together, *knit next st from each pull up a loop onto the needle to pick up 1 cast-on st. Continue to pick
needle together, (2 sts on RH needle), BO 1 st; rep from * until all sts up 1 st from the back of each chain st until the required number of
are BO. cast-on sts are on the needle.

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