SUPPLIES & TOOLS:
- Caron Halo O’Go (8.0 oz/227 g; 481 yds/208 m)
- Sizes XS/M L/XL 2/5XL
- Orchid Frost (28004) 1 O’Go
- Set of 4 size U.S. 8 (5 mm) double-pointed needles. Size U.S. 10 (6 mm) circular knitting needle 16" [40 cm] long or size needed to obtain gauge. Stitch marker. Yarn needle.
SIZES:
To fit bust/chest measurement
Extra-Small/Medium 28-38" [71-96.5 cm]
Large/Extra-Large 40-46" [101.57-117 cm]
2/5 Extra-Large 48-62" [122-157.5 cm]
GAUGE:
13 sts and 32 rows = 4" [10 cm] with larger needle in Brioche Rib Pat.
DIRECTIONS:
To begin working with the O’Go format, carefully cut plastic tie where the ends of the O’Go meet.Pull tie to remove.
Start knitting.
Make 2 pieces alike.
Cuff: With set of 4 double-pointed needles, cast on 48 sts. Divide sts among 3 needles. Join in rnd. PM on first st.
1st rnd: *K1. P1. Rep from * around.
Rep last rnd of (K1. P1) ribbing for 2" [5 cm].
Change to circular needle and proceed as follows:
1st rnd: *K1. yo. Sl1P. Rep from * around.
2nd rnd: *K1. BrP1. Rep from * around.
Rep last 2 rnds for Brioche Rib Pat until work from beg measures 6" [15 cm], ending on a 1st rnd.
Next rnd: (Inc rnd). *K1. (BrP1. yo. BrP1) in next st. (K1. BrP1) 3 times. Rep from * around. 60 sts.
1st rnd: *K1. yo. Sl1P. Rep from * around.
2nd rnd: *K1. BrP1. Rep from * around.
Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures 12" [30.5 cm], ending on a 1st rnd.
Next rnd: (Inc rnd). *K1. (BrP1. yo. BrP1) in next st. (K1. BrP1) 4 times. Rep from * around. 72 sts.
1st rnd: *K1. yo. Sl1P. Rep from * around.
2nd rnd: *K1. BrP1. Rep from * around.
Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg measures 24" [61 cm], ending on a 1st rnd.
Cont working in rows as follows:
1st row: *K1. BrP1. Rep from * around. Turn. PM at end of row.
2nd row: Sl1K. *P1. yo. Sl1P. Rep from * to last st. P1.
3rd row: Sl1K. *BrP1. K1. Rep from * to last st. P1.
Rep last 2 rnds until work from beg marked row measures 7 1/2 (8-9 1/2)" [19 (20.5-23) cm], ending on a 3rd row. Cast off.
Sew cast off edges of 2 pieces tog.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
BrP1 = Purl next stitch together with accompanying yarn over
Inc = Increase_x000B_K = Knit
Pat = Pattern
PM = Place marker
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Sl1K = Slip next stitch knitwise
Sl1P = Slip next stitch purlwise
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Tog = Together
Yo = Yarn over