Cestino

CESTINO
EXPRESSION1 FIBER ARTS Expression Fiber Arts
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Cestino is a shawl with a lovely basketweave pattern. Worked from the corner out, instead of the center, this shawl is
made with simple stitches and increases. The stitch edges are slipped, rather than worked in garter stitch to make a
more uid look. With several repeated rows, this pattern is perfect for knitters who want to make a colorful, but easy
shawl.

ELISABETH CARR CHANDI AGEE

Designer Expression Fiber Arts

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SIZE: 79” W x 33” H (201 cm x 84 cm), blocked

DIMENSIONS

Expression Fiber Arts Allure Fingering

Shown in Quetzal Hues: A) Light Green, B) Yellow, C) Teal, D) Green, E) Dark
Green, & F) Purple [218 yds/200 m per skein (1308 yds/1200 m per kit)]
If those colors aren't available, any from this category will work.
MATERIALS

US size 2.5 (3.00 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

NEEDLE

Tapestry needle for weaving in ends, stitch markers

TOOLS

32 sts and 43 rows = 4" (10 cm) in Stockinette Stitch, unblocked

GAUGE

Adventurous Beginner: For knitters who are ready to learn some new
skills or stitch combinations. Skills/concepts include knit and purl stitches,
slipping stitches, Make 1 Knit/Purl, working with multiple yarn colors at the
same time, and carrying yarn up the side.
SKILL LEVEL

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BO bind off

CO cast on

K knit

M1K make 1 right, knit stitch

M1P make 1 right, purl stitch

P purl

Rem remain

Rep repeat

RS right/front side of work

Sl1K slip 1 stitch knitwise

Sl1P slip 1 stitch purlwise

St(s) stitch(es)

WS wrong/back side of work

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NOTES

• The sample shown used approximately 1100 yds/1006 m total: Color A: 180 yds/164.5 m, Color
B: 180 yds/164.5 m, Color C: 200 yds/183 m, Color D: 180 yds/164.5 m, Color E: 180 yds/164.5
m, and Color F: 180 yds/164.5 m.
• Slipped stitches count as a stitch.
• Click here to watch a tutorial on how to get started making this shawl.

PATTERN

With Color A, CO 3. Row 17: K1, m1k, k1, p4, k3, hold yarn in the
Row 1 (RS): K2, hold yarn in the back of work back of work and sl1k. (11 sts)
and sl1k. Row 18: P until 1 st from end, hold yarn in the
Row 2 (WS): P2, hold yarn in the front of work front of work and sl1p.
and sl1p. Row 19: K1, m1k, k2, p4, k3, hold yarn in the
Row 3: K1, m1k, k1, hold yarn in the back of back of work and sl1k. (12 sts)
work and sl1k. (4 sts) Row 20: P until 1 st from end, hold yarn in the
Row 4: P3, hold yarn in the back of work and back of work and sl1p.
sl1p. Row 21: P1, m1k, k3, p4, k3, hold yarn in the
Row 5: P1, m1k, k2, hold yarn in the back of back of work and sl1k. (13 sts)
work and sl1k. (5 sts) Row 22: Rep Row 20.
Row 6: P4, hold yarn in the back of work and Row 23: P1, m1p, K4, P4, K3, hold yarn in the
sl1p. back of work and sl1k. (14 sts)
Row 7: P1, m1p, k3, hold yarn in the back of Row 24: Rep Row 18.
work and sl1k. (6 sts) Row 25: Rep Row 9. (15 sts)
Row 8: P5, hold yarn in the front of work and Row 26: K4, p4, k4, p2, hold yarn in the front of
sl1p. work and sl1p.
Row 9: K1, m1k, k until 1 st from end, hold yarn Row 27: Rep Row 9. (16 sts)
in the front of work and sl1k. (7 sts) Row 28: K4, p4, k4, p3, hold yarn in the front of
Row 10: K4, p2, hold yarn in the front of work work and sl1p.
and sl1p. Row 29: Rep Row 9. (17 sts)
Row 11: Rep Row 9. (8 sts) Row 30: (K4, p4) x2, hold yarn in the front of
Row 12: K4, p3, hold yarn in the front of work work and sl1k.
and sl1p. Row 31: Rep Row 9. (18 sts)
Row 13: Rep Row 9. (9 sts) Row 32: (K4, p4) x2, K1, hold yarn in the front
Row 14: K4, p4, hold yarn in the front of work of work and sl1k.
and sl1k. Row 33: K1, m1k, k1, p4, k4, p4, k3, hold yarn
Row 15: Rep Row 9. (10 sts) in the back of work and sl1k. (19 sts)
Row 16: K4, p4, k1, hold yarn in the front of Row 34: Rep Row 18.
work and sl1k. Row 35: K1, m1k, k2, p4, k4, p4, k3, hold yarn
in the back of work and sl1k. (20 sts)

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Row 36: Rep Row 20. Rows 217 - 224: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (114 sts)
Row 37: P1, m1k, k3, p4, k4, p4, k3, hold yarn Carry Color A. Do not cut Color B.
in the back of work and sl1k. (21 sts)
Row 38: Rep Row 20. Rows 225 - 232: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (118 sts)
Row 39: P1, m1p, (k4, p4) x2, k3, hold yarn in Carry Color B. Cut Color A.
the back of work and sl1k. (22 sts)
Row 40: Rep Row 18. Rows 233 - 280: Rep Rows 41 - 56. (142 sts)
Row 41: Rep Row 9. (23 sts) Rows 281 - 288: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (146 sts)
Row 42: K4, *p4, k4,* rep from * to * until 3 sts Attach Color C. Do not cut Color B.
rem, p2, hold yarn in the front of work and sl1p.
Row 43: Rep Row 9. (24 sts) Rows 289 - 296: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (150 sts)
Row 44: K4, *p4, k4,* rep from * to * until 4 sts Carry Color B. Do not cut Color C.
rem, p3, hold yarn in the front of work and sl1p.
Row 45: Rep Row 9. (25 sts) Rows 297 - 304: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (154 sts)
Row 46: *K4, p4,* rep from * to * until 1 st Carry Color C. Do not cut Color B.
rems, hold yarn in the front of work and sl1k.
Row 47: Rep Row 9. (26 sts) Rows 305 - 312: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (158 sts)
Row 48: *K4, p4,* rep from *to * until 2 sts rem, Carry Color B. Do not cut Color C.
k1, hold yarn in the front of work and sl1k.
Row 49: K1, m1k, k1, p4, *k4, p4,* rep from * to Rows 313 - 320: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (162 sts)
* until 4 sts rem, k3, hold yarn in the back of Carry Color C. Cut Color B.
work and sl1k. (27 sts)
Row 50: Rep Row 18. Rows 321 - 328: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (166 sts)
Row 51: K1, m1k, k2, p4, *k4, p4,* rep until 4 Rows 329 - 360: Rep Rows 41 - 56. (182 sts)
sts rem, k3, hold yarn in the back of work and Rows 361 - 368: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (186 sts)
sl1k. (28 sts) Attach Color D. Do not Cut Color C.
Row 52: Rep Row 20.
Row 53: P1, m1k, k3, p4, *k4, p4,* rep from * to Rows 369 - 376: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (190 sts)
* until 4 sts rem, k3, hold yarn in the back of Carry Color C. Do not cut Color D.
work and sl1k. (29 sts) Rows 377 - 384: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (194 sts)
Row 54: Rep Row 20. Carry Color D. Do not cut Color C.
Row 55: P1, m1p, *k4, p4,* rep from * to * until
4 sts rem, k3, hold yarn in the back of work and Rows 385 - 392: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (198 sts)
sl1k. (30 sts) Carry Color C. Do not cut Color D.
Row 56: Rep Row 18.
Rows 393 - 400: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (202 sts)
Rows 57 - 200: Rep Rows 41 - 56. (102 sts) Carry Color D. Cut Color C.
Attach Color B. Do not cut Color A.
Rows 401 - 408: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (206 sts)
Rows 201 - 208: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (106 sts) Rows 409 - 424: Rep Rows 41 - 56. (214 sts)
Carry Color A. Do not cut Color B. Attach Color E. Do not cut Color D.

Rows 209 - 216: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (110 sts) Rows 425 - 432: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (218 sts)
Carry Color B. Do not cut Color A. Carry Color D. Do not cut Color E.

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Rows 433 - 440: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (222 sts) Rows 489 - 496: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (250 sts)
Carry Color E. Do not cut Color D. Carry Color F. Do not cut Color E.

Rows 441 - 448: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (226 sts) Rows 497 - 504: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (254 sts)
Carry Color D. Do not cut Color E. Carry Color E. Do not cut Color F.

Rows 449 - 456: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (230 sts) Rows 505 - 512: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (258 sts)
Carry Color E. Cut Color D. Carry Color F. Cut Color E.

Rows 457 - 472: Rep Rows 41 - 56. (238 sts) Rows 513 - 520: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (262 sts)
Rows 473 - 480: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (242 sts) Rows 521 - 528: Rep Rows 41 - 48. (266 sts)
Attach Color F. Do not cut Color E.
BO loosely using your preferred method.
Rows 481 - 488: Rep Rows 49 - 56. (246 sts)
Carry Color E. Do not cut Color F.

FINISHING

Weave in ends with a tapestry needle. Soak in lukewarm water for approximately 20 minutes. Press
in a dry towel to remove excess moisture. Pin to size and shape until dry.

SCHEMATIC

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