1

Intarsia Robe

MEASUREMENTS ONE SIZE FITS MOSTActual Size (at underarm) cm 188Length (approx) cm 109Sleeve Length (approx) cm 33MATERIALSCLECKHEATON COUNTRY 8 PLY 50g balls1st Colour (C1 – 0006 Black) 10

2nd Colour (C2 – 0288 Royal Blue) 3

3rd Colour (C3 – 0048 Navy) 2

4th Colour (C4 – 1872 Deep Red) 4

5th Colour (C5 – 2256 Beige) 2

6th Colour (C6 – 2267 Pink) 2

7th Colour (C7 – 1548 Blue) 1

8th Colour (C8 – 1977 Lolly Pink) 3

9th Colour (C9 – 2313 Dijon) 2

10th Colour (C10 – 2234 Glow) 2

11th Colour (C11 – 0003 White) 1

12th Colour (C12 – 2308 Mallard) 1

13th Colour (C13 – 2295 Red Brown) 3

14th Colour (C14 – 1935 Soft Blue) 3

15th Colour (C15 – 2259 Brown) 2

16th Colour (C16 – 2312 Magenta) 3

17th Colour (C17 – 2314 Splice) 2Use only the yarn specified. Other yarns are likely to produce different results. Quantities are approximate as they can vary between knitters.Check the ball bands to ensure all yarn is from the same dye lot.

• 1 pair each 4.00mm (UK 8) and 3.25mm (UK 10) knitting needles and one each 3.25mm and 4.00mm circular knitting needles or size needed to give correct tension.

• cardboard or yarn bobbins.

• wool needle for sewing seams.

TENSIONThis handknit has been designed at a tension of 22 sts and 30 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. To work a tension square, using 4.00mm needles, cast on 33 sts. Work 44 rows stocking st. Cast off loosely. Check your tension carefully. If less sts to 10cm use smaller needles, if more sts use bigger needles.

For abbreviations and more information on knitting techniques, please see our website.

BACKUsing 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 157 sts.Beg Rib Band –1st row – K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1.2nd row – K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end.Rep last 2 rows 13 times … 28 rows rib in all.Change to 4.00mm needles.Note – If number of stitches after increase row does not fit comfortably on a pair of needles, we suggest using a circular needle.Next row – K2, * K2, inc in next st, rep from * to last 2 sts, K2 … 208 sts.Purl 1 row.

Beg Patt –Note – When changing colours in centre of row, twist the colour to be used underneath and to the right of the colour just used, making sure both yarns are worked firmly at joins. Always change colour on wrong side of work. We suggest making bobbins from cardboard or purchasing yarn bobbins.To Make A Bobbin –Cut a piece of cardboard 5cm x 9cm and make a diagonal slit approx 2cm long in one side. Wind a quantity of yarn around cardboard and place end through slot to hold. Unwind only enough yarn to knit required sts, then replace yarn in slot keeping bobbin close to work.Note – For ease of working, graph can be printed in four A4 sections (A, B, C, D) then joined together (see page 3). If preferred, full graph can be printed on a single page. We have provided both options (see pages 4 to 8).Work rows 1 to 240 incl from Graph. Tie a coloured thread at each end of last row to mark beg of armholes as there is no armhole shaping.Work a further 54 rows patt.Shape Back Neck –Next row – Patt 88, turn.Cont on these 88 sts for right side of back neck.Keeping patt correct, dec one st at neck edge in next 4 rows … 84 sts.Work 1 row.

Advanced

Romance Was Born

rb075

Join

Join Section C Section D

Section B Section A

Join

Join

2

Shape Shoulder –Cast off 21 sts at beg of next row, then in every foll alt row twice.Work 1 row. Cast off rem 21 sts.With right side facing, join appropriate colour to rem sts and proceed as folls – Next row – Cast off next 32 sts firmly and patt to end.Cont on these 88 sts for left side of back neck.Keeping patt correct, dec one st at neck edge in next 4 rows … 84 sts.Work 2 rows.Shape Shoulder –Cast off 21 sts at beg of next row, then in every foll alt row twice.Work 1 row. Cast off rem 21 sts.

LEFT FRONTUsing 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 79 sts.Work 28 rows rib as for Back.Change to 4.00mm needles.Next row – K1, * K2, inc in next st, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3 … 104 sts.Purl 1 row.Beg Patt –Note – When working from Graph, work from right side edge of graph to centre for knit rows and from centre to right side edge for purl rows.Work rows 1 to 240 incl from Graph.Tie a coloured thread at end of last row to mark beg of armhole.Work a further 37 rows patt.Shape Front Neck –Keeping patt correct, cast off 10 sts at beg of next row … 94 sts.Dec one st at neck edge in next row, then in every foll alt row until 85 sts rem, then in foll 4th row once … 84 sts.Work 1 row.Shape Shoulder –Cast off 21 sts at beg of next row, then in every foll alt row twice.Work 1 row. Cast off rem 21 sts.

RIGHT FRONTUsing 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 79 sts.Work 28 rows rib as for Back.Change to 4.00mm needles.Next row – K1, * K2, inc in next st, rep from * to last 3 sts, K3 … 104 sts.Purl 1 row.Beg Patt –Note – When working from Graph work from centre to left side edge of graph for knit rows and from left side edge to centre for purl rows.Work rows 1 to 240 incl from Graph.Tie a coloured thread at beg of last row to mark beg of armhole.Work a further 36 rows patt.Shape Front Neck –Keeping patt correct, cast off 10 sts at beg of next row … 94 sts.Dec one st at neck edge in every foll alt row until 85 sts rem, then in foll 4th row once … 84 sts.Work 2 rows.

Shape Shoulder –Cast off 21 sts at beg of next row, then in every foll alt row twice.Work 1 row. Cast off rem 21 sts.

SLEEVESUsing 3.25mm needles and C1, cast on 49 sts.Work 8 rows rib as for Back.9th row – Rib 12, * (P1, K1tbl, P1) in next st, rib 11, rep from * to last st, K1 … 55 sts.Work 7 rows rib.17th row – Rib 12, * (P1, K1tbl, P1) in next st, rib 13, rep from * to last st, K1 … 61 sts.Work 7 rows rib.25th row – Rib 12, * (P1, K1tbl, P1) in next st, rib 15, rep from * to last st, K1 … 67 sts.Work 7 rows rib. 33rd row – Rib 12, * (P1, K1tbl, P1) in next st, rib 17, rep from * to last st, K1 … 73 sts.Work 7 rows rib … 40 rows rib in all.Change to 4.00mm needles.Next row – * K4, M1, rep from * to last st, K1 … 91 sts.Beg Stripe Patt –Using C12, work 5 rows stocking st, beg with a purl row.Work 6 row stocking st stripes in colours as folls –C9, C17, C4, C13, C15, C2, C7, C8 then C16.Cast off loosely.

NECKBANDNote – We recommend using mattress stitch to sew up your handknit.Join shoulder seams. With right side facing, using 3.25mm needles and C1, knit up 32 sts evenly along right front neck edge to shoulder, knit up 8 sts evenly along right side of back neck, knit up 31 sts across back cast off sts, knit up 8 sts evenly along left side of back neck to shoulder, then knit up 32 sts evenly along left front neck edge … 111 sts.Work 9 rows rib as for Back, beg with a 2nd row.10th row – * Rib 15, sl 1, K2tog, psso, rep from * to last 3 sts, rib 3 … 99 sts.Work 9 rows rib.20th row – * Rib 13, sl 1, K2tog, psso, rep from * to last 3 sts, rib 3 … 87 sts.Work 9 rows rib.30th row – * Rib 11, sl 1, K2tog, psso, rep from * to last 3 sts, rib 3 … 75 sts.Cast off in rib.

RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT FACINGSWith right side facing, using 3.25mm circular needle and C1, beg above lower band knit up 184 sts evenly along right front edge to beg of neckband. Knit 1 row (foldline).Work 10 rows stocking st, beg with a knit row.Cast off loosely.Rep on left front edge, knitting up sts from beg of neckband to top of lower band.

TO MAKE UPPlacing centre of sleeve to shoulder seam, sew in sleeves evenly between coloured threads. Join side and sleeve seams. Fold facings to wrong side at knit ridge and slip-stitch in place.

3

Join

Join Section C Section D

Section B Section A

Join

Join

GRAPH ASSEMBLY

This publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction in any form (including photocopying) without prior permission from Australian Country Spinners will lead to proceedings being brought to restrain any infringement. The only exception is photocopying to enlarge graphs and written instructions for graphs. We have made every effort to ensure that these instructions are accurate and complete. We cannot however be responsible for variations in individual work, human error, typographical mistakes or if yarn other than the recommended CLECKHEATON yarn is used.

For Australian residents – If you need help with your pattern, and are using the recommended Cleckheaton yarn, please phone 03 9380 3888 or Toll Free 1800 337 032, (9am to 4pm Mon – Fri E.S.T.).If you live outside Australia please see our postal address and website opposite.

hotlineLevel 7409 St Kilda RoadMELBOURNE VICTORIA 3004A.B.N 85 055 366 590

T +61 3 9380 3888F +61 3 9820 0989www.cleckheaton.com.au

02/13 – W390

/auspinners

WOOLWIND/INTARSIA

This technique is used to knit blocks of different colours, avoiding the extra bulk of Fair Isle knitting. When using this method, you will need a separate ball for each section of colour. The different coloured yarns are twisted over each other at the join to prevent holes. Twist the colour to be used underneath and to the right of the colour just used making sure both yarns are worked firmly at joins. Always change colours on the wrong side of work so colour change does not show on right side.

4

KEY

Left Front 104 sts

150

140

130

120

110

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

141

131

121

111

101

91

81

71

61

51

41

31

21

11

1

INTARSIA ROBE GRAPH A

Edge of Left Front

Back 208 sts = Section A plus Section B together

= C1

= C2

= C3

= C4

= C5

= C6

= C7

= C8

= C9

= C10

= C11

= C12

= C13

= C14

= C15

= C16

= C17

INTARSIA ROBE SECTION A

5

KEY

Right Front 104 sts

150

140

130

120

110

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

141

131

121

111

101

91

81

71

61

51

41

31

21

11

1

INTARSIA ROBE GRAPH B

Edge of Right Front

Back 208 sts = Section A plus Section B together

= C1

= C2

= C3

= C4

= C5

= C6

= C7

= C8

= C9

= C10

= C11

= C12

= C13

= C14

= C15

= C16

= C17

INTARSIA ROBE SECTION B

6

INTARSIA ROBE GRAPH C

Edge of Right FrontBack Neck Shaping

Front Neck Shaping

Right Front 104 sts

Back 208 sts = Section C plus Section D together

300

290

280

270

260

250

240

230

220

210

200

190

180

170

160

291

281

271

261

251

241

231

221

211

201

191

181

171

161

151

colouredthread

= C1

= C2

= C3

= C4

= C5

= C6

= C7

= C8

= C9

= C10

= C11

= C12

= C13

= C14

= C15

= C16

= C17

KEY

INTARSIA ROBE SECTION C

7

KEY

Left Front 104 sts

301

291

281

271

261

251

241

231

221

211

201

191

181

171

161

151

colouredthread

INTARSIA ROBE GRAPH D

Edge of Left FrontBack Neck Shaping

Front Neck Shaping

Back 208 sts = Section C plus Section D together

290

280

270

260

250

240

230

220

210

200

190

180

170

160

= C1

= C2

= C3

= C4

= C5

= C6

= C7

= C8

= C9

= C10

= C11

= C12

= C13

= C14

= C15

= C16

= C17

INTARSIA ROBE SECTION D

8

= C1

= C2

= C3

= C4

= C5

= C6

= C7

= C8

= C9

= C10

= C11

= C12

= C13

= C14

= C15

= C16

= C17

KEY

Edge of Left and Right FrontsBack Neck ShapingFront Neck Shaping

Right Front 104 sts Left Front 104 sts

Back 208 sts

300

290

280

270

260

250

240

230

220

210

200

190

180

170

160

150

140

130

120

110

100

90

80

70

60

50

40

30

20

10

301

291

281

271

261

251

241

231

221

211

201

191

181

171

161

151

141

131

121

111

101

91

81

71

61

51

41

31

21

11

1

colouredthread

colouredthread

FULL GRAPH