HOW TO KNIT IN THE WOODS

Tai Shan Hoodie by Andi Smith for knitbrit.com from How to Knit in the Woods by Shannon Okey (Mountaineers/Skipstone, 2008) This is a revised version of the pattern from the book, updated to include errata and additional information on the bamboo yarn used. If you like this pattern, check out the rest of the book!

model: Gina DeSantis of ginadesantisceramics.com US Size (inches) 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 32 - 34 (36 - 38, 40 - 42, 44 - 46, 48 - 50) inches Metric Size (cm) 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) 81 - 86 (91 - 96, 102 - 107, 112 - 117, 123 - 127) cm

Finished measurements Bust (actual) 36 (40, 44, 48, 52): 91 (102, 112, 123, 132) cm Waist: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48): 81 (91, 102, 112, 123) cm Bottom: 56 (60, 64, 68, 72): 142 (152, 163, 173, 183) cm Overall length: 26 (27, 27, 28, 28) 66 (69, 69, 71, 71) cm Sleeves: 27 (27/5, 27.5, 28, 28): 69 (70, 70, 71, 71) cm Armhole to cuff: 17 (17.5, 17.5, 18,18): 43 (44, 44, 46, 46) cm Armhole to shoulder: 9 (9.5, 9.5, 10, 10): 23 (24, 24, 25, 25) cm Materials 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) balls of South West Trading Company Bamboo (100% bamboo, 250 yds/100g) US size 3 (3.25mm) needles I button - 2 inch diameter 8 stitch markers US size F (3.75mm) crochet hook Large-eyed, blunt tapestry needle Straight pins or knit clips for assembly Gauge 28 sts and 40 rows = 4 (10cm) square in St st. Special Abbreviations Sl1pw - Slip 1 purlwise - slip 1 st as if to purl Kb&f - knit into back then front of st (similar to but not the same as kfb) Notes Bamboo is very heavy relative to the yarns weight when knitted even a finer weight yarn such as this one weighs more than a similar wool yarn. Knitted bamboo fabric tends to stretch over time, and so it may be wise to shorten the length by 2 inches or so throughout, or particularly in the sleeves if you dont mind a slightly longer hoodie. Another method to counteract this growth is to add the occasional linen stitch row randomly every few rows, or any stitch pattern with small floats/combinations of knit/purl. This will also create an interesting texture even in a plain color as seen here. The actual sweater seen in this photo was knit in stockinette and has grown decidedly larger over time. Pattern BACK Cast on 184 (200, 216, 228, 240) sts Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit Row 3: Purl Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit Row 6: Purl

(rows 1 - 4 create a small rev. St st, welt) Repeat rows 5 and 6 3 more times, placing markers after the following sts on the final row as follows: Size Size Size Size Size 1: 8, 28, 36, 56, 128, 148, 156, 176 2: 8, 28, 36, 56, 144, 164, 172, 192 3: 10, 32, 42, 64, 152, 174, 184, 206 4: 10, 32, 42, 64, 164, 186, 196, 218 5: 12, 36, 48, 72, 168, 192, 204, 228

Work chevron shapings as follows: Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Row 5: *Knit to marker, slip marker (SM), ssk, k to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, SM; rep from * 7 times, k to end Row 6: Purl Repeat these rows 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) times - 148 (164, 176, 188, 196) sts. Remove stitch markers Continue working in St st, without shaping until back measures 12 (13, 13, 14, 14) inches [30 (33, 33, 36, 36) cm] ARMHOLE AND BACK SHAPING Bind off 8 sts at beginning of next 2 rows - 132 (148, 160, 172, 180) sts Row 1: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 - 130, 146, 158, 170, 178) sts Rows 2 - 4 St st Repeat rows 1 - 4 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) times - 126, 140, 152, 162, 170) sts Keeping continuity of armhole shaping, begin back shaping as follows: Row 1: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 - 124 (138, 150, 160, 168) sts Row 2: P, placing markers after following sts: Size 1: 42, 84 Size 2: 46, 94 Size 3: 50, 102 Size 4: 54, 108 Size 5: 56, 124 Row 3: *K to st before marker, kfb, SM, kbf; repeat from *, k to end - 122 (134, 146, 154, 162) sts Row 4: Purl Repeat rows 1 - 4 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) times - 126 (140, 152, 162, 170) sts Continue in St st until work measures 25 (26, 26, 27, 27) inches [64 (66, 66, 69, 69) cm] LEFT SHOULDER Row Row Row Row 1: K97 (107, 115, 121, 125) turn 2: Bind off 68 (74, 78, 80, 80) sts, purl to end of row - 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) sts 3: Knit 4: Bind off 5 sts, purl to end of row - 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts

Continue in St st until work is desired length. Bind off RIGHT SHOULDER Row 1: K remaining sts - 29 (33, 37, 41, 45) sts Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Bind off 5 sts - 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts Continue in St st until work is same length as left shoulder. Bind off LEFT FRONT Cast on 92 (100, 108, 114, 120) sts Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit Row 3: Purl Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit Row 6: Purl (rows 1 - 4 create a small rev. St st welt) Repeat rows 5 and 6 3 more times, placing markers after the following sts on the final row as follows: Size 1: 8, 28, 36, 56 Size 2: 8, 28, 36, 56 Size 3: 10, 32, 42, 64 Size 4: 10, 32, 42, 64 Size 5: 12, 36, 48, 72 Work chevron shapings as follows: Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Row 5: *K to marker, SM, ssk, k to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, SM: repeat once, then k to end of row Row 6: Purl Repeat rows 1 - 6 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) times - 56 (64, 68, 74, 76) sts Continue working in St st until front measures 10 [25cm] then shape bust darts as follows: Row 1: Knit, placing markers after following sts: Size 1: 22, 26 Size 2: 26, 30 Size 3: 30, 34 Size 4: 34, 40 Size 5: 38, 46 Row 2: Purl Row 3: *Knit to st before marker, kfb, SM, kbf; rep from * once, k to end Row 4: Purl Repeat rows 1 - 4, 4 (4, 5, 6, 8) times - 68 (76, 82, 90, 96) sts Remove markers on last row

Work without shaping until work measures same as back at armhole decrease. ARMHOLE SHAPING With RS facing, bind off 8 sts at beginning of next row - 60 (68, 74, 82, 88) sts Purl 1 row, then work as follows: Row 1: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Repeat these 4 rows, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) times - 57 (64, 70, 77, 83) sts NECK SHAPING Row 1: K2, ssk, k to end of row Row 2: Sl1pw, p2tog, p to end of row Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Repeat these 4 rows, until 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts remain. Continue in St st until left front is same length as back. Bind off. RIGHT FRONT Cast on 92 (100, 108, 114, 120) sts Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit Row 3: Purl Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit Row 6: Purl (rows 1 - 4 create a small rev. St st welt) Repeat rows 5 and 6, 3 more times, placing markers after the following sts on the final row 5, thus: Size 1: 8, 28, 36, 56 Size 2: 8, 28, 36, 56 Size 3: 10, 32, 42, 64 Size 4: 10, 32, 42, 64 Size 5: 12, 36, 48, 72 Work chevron shapings as follows: Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Row 5: *K to marker, SM, ssk, k to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, SM: repeat once, then k to end of row Row 6: Purl Repeat rows 1 - 6 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) times - 56 (64, 68, 74, 76) sts Continue working in St st until front measures 10 [25cm] then shape bust darts as follows: Row 1: Knit,

Row 2: Purl placing markers after following sts: Size 1: 22, 26 Size 2: 26, 30 Size 3: 30, 34 Size 4: 34, 40 Size 5: 38, 46 Row 3: *Knit to st before marker, kfb, SM, kbf; rep from * once, k to end Row 4: Purl Repeat rows 1 - 4, 4 (4, 5, 6, 8) times - 68 (76, 82, 90, 96) sts Remove markers on last row Work without shaping until work measures same as back at armhole decrease. ARMHOLE SHAPING With WS facing, bind off 8 sts at beginning of next row - 60 (68, 74, 82, 88) sts Row 1: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Repeat these 4 rows, 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) times - 57 (64, 70, 77, 83) sts NECK SHAPING Row 1: K2, ssk, k to end of row Row 2: Sl1pw, p2tog, p to end of row Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Repeat these 4 rows, until 24 (28, 32, 36, 40) sts remain. Continue in St st until left front is same length as back. Bind off. SLEEVES (MAKE 2) Cast on 92 (100, 108, 114, 120) sts Row 1: Purl Row 2: Knit Row 3: Purl Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit Row 6: Purl (rows 1 - 4 create a small rev. St st, welt) Repeat rows 5 and 6, 3 more times, placing markers after the following sts on the final row 5, as follows: Size 1: 36, 56 Size 2: 46, 60 Size 3: 42, 64 Size 4: 46, 68 Size 5: 48, 72 Work the chevron increases as follows:

Row 1: Knit Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Row 5: Knit to marker, SM, ssk, k to 2 sts before next marker, k2tog, SM; k to end of row Row 6: Purl Repeat these 6 rows, 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) times - 76 (82, 86, 94, 98) sts Remove markers on last row Continue in St st, until sleeve measures 17 (17.5, 17.5, 18, 18) inches [43 (44, 44, 46, 46) cm] ARMHOLE SHAPING Bind off 8 sts at beg of next 2 rows - 60 (66, 70, 78, 82) sts Row 1: K2, ssk, k to last 4 sts, k2tog, k2 Row 2: Purl Row 3: Knit Row 4: Purl Rep these 4 rows 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) times - 34 (36, 40, 46, 46) sts Rep rows 1 and 2 only 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) times - 30 (30, 34, 38, 40) sts Cont in St st, until sleeve measures 26 (27, 27, 28, 28) inches [ 66 (69, 69, 71, 71) cm] or desired length ** see note about sleeve length in pattern introduction Bind off. Hood Cast on 80 (80, 84, 84, 90) sts and work in St st for 30 inches [76cm]. Bind off Blocking Lay the pieces out flat; dampen slightly with a spray bottle and gently pull into shape. Allow to dry thoroughly before sewing together. ASSEMBLY This yarn is both a fine weight and relatively heavy (drapey), so it can be a little tricky to stitch together unless you are generous with the pins. Small claw clips designed to hold pieces together during seaming are available at many knitting and craft shops (or use small claw-style hair clips). As each piece is pinned or clipped together to its neighbor, carefully stitch using your preferred method, or chain the pieces together on the reverse side using an appropriately sized crochet hook and slip stitch. Crocheted seams also help support the heavy weight of the yarn. BUTTON BAND Row 1: With bottom of right front facing, using crochet hook, single crochet across right front, across back, across left front, up left front and across. Fasten off and work row 1 another 4 times.

BUTTONHOLES Determine where (and how many) buttonhole(s) will be placed. For placement, chain a length equal to width of chosen button (half-double crochet, or hdc, and then cont in hdc pattern as established. Rep for same number of hdcs into chain-st section of buttonhole.