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by Mags Kandis

I guess the name really doessay it all, but heres the back

story...I have had more than myfair share of loss by mothover the years. Every time ithappens my heart feels alittle more heavy.How do those wingedmonsters know which knit inmy closet is my latestfavourite woolly to wear?!?!

What I want for this seasonis an easy as pie, super soft,wonderfully warm, top downraglan with the simplest of

details that weighs abouttwo feathers. The kicker? Illbe adding somereal/simulated moth activityas I knit! Hey, if you cantbeat em ... join em!

Ive kept the design verysimple so that my increasingcollection of scarves andwraps will not be fighting forattention when I layer themon. The nice, open necklinehas a very simple thick ridgepattern achieved by

alternating double rounds ofknit and purl. Neither thebody nor sleeves have anyshaping. All hems end with around of reverse stockinettestitch before loosely bindingoff. The moth activity (aka-simple yarn over eyelets)can be found only on thesleeves-- starting with smallnibbles at the top andworking with increasedhunger down to the braceletlength wrist.

ericos yarns are one of the most thrilling. Their thick and thin spun Winter Flamme offers the perfectbination of lightness and coverage when working with larger than labelled needles. This yarn blocksa dream but I chose to let the edges of my version lightly roll for a casual and relaxed look. I know Ibe stuffing this into my bag on those occasions when I am uncertain as to how chilly

be when out and about. It can be quickly pulled out, flicked open and tossed on.

be next summer when those moths are up to their mischief theyll see the damage on theves... consider it leftovers... and move on. Fingers crossed...

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model: Julie Bowser photos: Mags Kandis

ZES, M, L, 1X, 2X, 3X] (shown in size S)

NISHED MEASUREMENTSst: 32[35.75, 39.5, 44.25, 48, 51.75, 56.5] inchesgth: 20[21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26] inches

ATERIALSnAmerico Winter Flamme[69% Superfine Alpaca, 31% Wool; 371yd/340m per 100g skein]; color:

54 Dark Mustard; 2[2, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4] skeins

ommended needle sizeways use a needle size that gives you the gauge listed below -- every knitter's gauge is unique]

1 set US #8/5 mm double-point needles

2 US #8/5 mm circular needles, recommended lengths as follows:

Sizes XS, S, M:16-inch and 24-inchSizes L, 1X: 16-inch and 32-inchSizes 2X, 3X:24-inch and 40-inch

ions4 stitch markers be sure one marker is a different color or type from the others

Waste yarn

Yarn needle

UGEsts/ 24 rounds = 4 inches in stockinette st

TTERN NOTEStty's list of standard abbreviations and techniques can be found here.]

artschart for this pattern is very large and fits on a letter-sized page.k hereand print the resulting page.

RECTIONSKEng shorter circular needle, CO 96[104, 108, 120, 124, 132, 140] sts. Place marker and join to beginking in the round, being careful not to twist. Use marker which is different from the others, tocate beginning of round.

round.

rounds.

rounds.

rounds.

-up Round:K14[16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20], place marker, k34[36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50], place marker,[16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20], place marker, k34[36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50].s of 14[16, 16, 18, 18, 20, 20] sts are sleeve sts, sets of 34[36, 38, 42, 44, 46, 50] sts are front andk sts.

lan Increase Round:[Kfb, k to 1 st before marker, kfb, slip marker] four times. 8 sts increased.

round.

eat these 2 rounds 16[19, 22, 25, 28, 31, 34] times more, switching to longer needle when

essary. 232[264, 292, 328, 356, 388, 420] sts: 48[56, 62, 70, 76, 84, 90] sts for each sleeve, and76, 84, 94, 102, 110, 120] sts for each front/back.

WER BODYding Round:Place first 48[56, 62, 70, 76, 84, 90] sts (all sts to first marker) on waste yarn, removeker, k to next marker, remove marker, place next 48[56, 62, 70, 76, 84, 90] sts on waste yarn,ove marker, k to end. Rejoin to continue working in the round. 136[152, 168, 188, 204, 220, 240]

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rk in stockinette st until work measures 14 inches from underarm or desired length.round.sely BO all sts knitwise.

EVESe held sts of one sleeve on double-point needles and join yarn at underarm. Use waste yarn to markinning of round.

rounds.

e : As written, sleeve will measure 16 inches. If more length is desired, k more rounds beforeceeding.

t Round:K0[4, 7, 11, 2, 6, 9], place marker, [work Round 1 of Eyelet Chart, place marker] 2[2, 2, 2,, 3] times, k0[4, 7, 11, 2, 6, 9].

round establishes pattern for sleeve. Continue in pattern until you have completed all rounds ofrt.

round.

sely BO all sts knitwise.

NISHINGave in ends and block as desired.

OUT THE DESIGNER

s Kandis is a writer of books, designer of things and maker of stuff. Her latest book is Gifted: Lovelyle Things to Knit and Crochet(Interweave Press 2010).

can keep up with her comings and goings on her blog.

ern & images 2010 Mags Kandis. Contact M a g s