Custom Fit Smocked Tank

Custom Fit Smocked Tank

This tank is worked in the round from the top down.  It can be made to fit any size with many different kinds of yarn.  Shown with 4 skeins of Cascade Sierra Quatro Cotton

Step 1:  Determine your gauge.  (Example: 5 stitches per inch)

Step 2: Measure bust. (Example: 37inches)

Step 3: Calculate number of stitches to cast on.  You will multiply the number of stitches per inch by the number of inches around your bust.  You will then need to modify that number to be divisible by 8. 

          (Example: 5 x 37 = 185.  Because this number is not divisible by 8 I rounded the number to the closest number divisible by 8 which is 184)

Stitches

Smocking Stitch

Rounds 1, 2, and 3: *K2, p2: rep from * around

Round 4: *Insert right hand needle from front between the 6^th and 7^th sts on the left hand needle and draw through a loop, slip this loop onto the left hand needle and knit together with the first st on the left hand needle (sm st), k1, p2, k2, p2, rep from * around.

Rounds 5, 6, and 7: K2, p2: rep from * around

Round 8: K2, p2, *sm st, k1, p2, k2, p2, rep from * around, end last rep work sm st between 2^nd and 3^rd st at beg of next round to complete last sm st, do not move marker.

Repeat rounds 1-8 for pattern

Moss Stitch

Rounds 1 and 2: *K1, p1: Rep from * around

Rounds 3 and 4: *P1, K1: Rep from * around

Pattern

Cast on your calculated number of stitches

Work in Smocking Stitch until the top is your desired length ending with round 2 or 6.  Place the tank across your chest.  The top of the tank should be where you would like it to fall when worn.  The end of the smocking stitch should fall below your bust.

Work in Stockinette Stitch (Knit every round) until piece is almost your desired length.

Work in Moss Stitch for 8 rounds for bottom edge.

Straps

Cast on 4 stitches. Work I-cord for desired length.  Sew in place on tank.

Malabrigo Rasta Slippers

These slippers were designed for Henny's Yarn Shop to show off the amazing Malabrigo yarn.  I hope you enjoy!

Materials:

1 Skein Malabrigo Rasta

Size 13 needles

Beads (optional)

Stitches:

K2tog – Knit two together

Sl 1 – Slip one purl wise with yarn in front.

Slipper:

Cast On 19sts

Row 1: S1, K5, P1, K5, P1, K6

Row 2: S1, K7, M1, K1, M1, K2, M1, K8

Row 3: S1, K5, P1, K8, P1, K6

Row 4: S1, knit across

Repeat last 2 rows until piece measures 7 ½  inches

Repeat row 3 once more.

S1, K2tog, k1, K2tog, K1, (K2tog) 4 times, k1, K2tog, k1, K2tog, k1

S1, K3, P1, K4, P1, K4

S1, (K2 tog) 6 times, K1

K2tog across

Cut yarn leaving a long tail.  Pull yarn through remaining sts.

Finishing

Turn slipper inside out and seam up the slipped sts until there are 4 inches remaining to the heel.  Leave the Remaining 4 inches unworked (foot hole).

Seam the heel.

 

Repeat for second slipper

Flower

CO 31

(K1, BO 5) repeat across

Sew flower in place on the slipper.  Place beads in the center (optional).

Enjoy!