https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/maile-sweater • Posted by Nikki V.
This is a very personal pattern, in the sense that it was designed specifically for my daughter, and with specifics in mind. Maile is a fragrant vine endemic to Hawaii, and it is traditionally used as a kind of very special lei; Dave and I wore maile leis on our wedding day. The lei is traditionally worn open, draped over the shoulders, and the leaf pattern in this sweater echoes that.
This is a very personal pattern, in the sense that it was designed specifically for my daughter, and with specifics in mind. Maile is a fragrant vine endemic to Hawaii, and it is traditionally used as a kind of very special lei; Dave and I wore maile leis on our wedding day. The lei is traditionally worn open, draped over the shoulders, and the leaf pattern in this sweater echoes that.
Size: 3 months, 20-in chest circumference. (I know. It would be nice if I provided multiple sizes. But I find baby sizes to be completely insane--Willow currently fits "newborn" and "3 months," but not "0-3 months." She fits this sweater. She is two months old. I leave it to you to determine. Also, raglans are pretty easy for mucking around with the sizing). Gauge: 6 sts and 9 rows = 1 inch
Lace Pattern #1: Row 1: k3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp, *k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, skp; Repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3 Row 2 and all even: purl Row 3: k2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp, *k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, skp; Repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2 Rows 5 & 7: As row 1. Lace Pattern #2: Row 1: (k1, yo)2X, sl-k2tog-psso, k3, k3tog, (yo, k1)2X. Row 2 and all even: purl Row 3: k1, yo, k3, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, k1 (2 sts increased) Row 5: k1, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, sl-k2tog-psso, yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1 (2 sts decreased) Row 7: k1 (yo, skp, k1, k2tog, yo, k1)2X Row 9: As row 7 Row 10: purl
Body: CO 131 sts. K 11 rows K5, p to last 5 sts, k5 K5, work Lace Pattern #1 to last 5 sts, k5. Repeat the last two rows until Lace Pattern #1 has been completed. K5, p to last 5 sts, k5 K33, pm, k65, pm, k33 K5, p to last 5 sts, k5 (K to 3 sts before m, ssk, k2, k2tog)2X, k to end Work 7 rows even. Repeat the last 8 rows 2X more, then work even until piece measures 4.5 inches, ending in a WS row. (119 sts). Place these stitches on a holder, leaving the markers in place.
Sleeves (make 2): CO 30 sts K 10 rows K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 Work 3 rows in stockinette. Repeat the last 4 rows 3X more. K1, m1, k to last st, m1, k1 Work 5 rows in stockinette. Repeat the last 6 rows 3X (46 sts) Work even until piece measures 4.75 inches, ending in a WS row.
Yoke: Place body stitches back on needles. K to 8 sts before marker, ssk, pm, k6, remove m. K7 sts from 1st sleeve, pm, k2tog. K to 3 sts before end of sleeve, ssk, pm, k to end of sleeve. K 1 stitch from back, k2tog, k to 3 sts before marker, ssk, pm, k1, k 1 st from second sleeve, k2tog, k to 9 sts before end of sleeve, ssk, pm, k to end of sleeve. K 6 sts from left front, pm, k2tog, k to end. Note: Yes, this is exceedingly hard on your hands and needles, and it would be so much easier if I'd bound off sts to be sewn up. But I don't like the way that feels under my arms, so I prefer to struggle through. Feel free to bind off a few sts on either side of the sleeves and at the markers in the body to free up some space for yourself. Buttonhole row: K2, yo, k2tog, k1, p to last 5 sts, k5 K to 2 sts before m, ssk, work Lace Pattern #2 between markers, k2tog, (k to 3 sts before m, ssk, k2, k2tog)2X, k to 2 sts before m, ssk, work Lace Pattern #2 between markers, k2tog, k to end. K5, p to last 5 sts, k5 Repeat the last two rows until there are 83 sts on the needles, working a buttonhole row every 10 rows. K 1 row. K 1 row, decreasing 6 sts evenly spaced. Repeat the last two rows 4X more (53 sts). BO all sts. Block lightly.