Videos
- Jeny's Stretchy Bind-off
- KLL (Knit through Left Loop)
- KRL (Knit through Right Loop)
- Pick Up Along Side Edge
- SWSR: Shadow Wrap Short Row
For a description of all techniques, see our Knit Tutorials page
Tillie plays with ribbing in two directions and has a lot of measurement adjustability written into the pattern. You can choose Version A, a sweater, shown with very long cuffs to allow for a deep fold up; sleeves can be shortened or lengthened as desired. Stitches are increased from cuff to underarm, worked across the yoke, then decreased from underarm to cuff on the second sleeve. Version B is a popover with very short sleeves that are full width at the ends and require no increases or decreases. Both versions are knit from the beginning of the left sleeve across the yoke to the end of the right sleeve.
Once the yoke is completed, stitches are picked up along the bottom edge and ribbing is worked that will hang vertically. Your swatch should be stretched out horizontally before measuring, as the top of the garment will pull the ribbing open. Version A has a split hem, Version B is split from the underarm down. There are two neckline choices as well, both start with ribbing, but in Version A it is folded to the inside and stitched down, whereas in Version B it is left as a cowl. Either neckline and body can be worked on either version.
See it on Ravelry
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You will receive a download link once your purchase is complete.
Your pdf will remain in your account at Cocoknits where you can access it 24/7 with no expiration.
Sizes
1 (2, 3, 4)(5, 6, 7)
Finished Measurements
- Finished Bust: (Both Versions): 36 (40, 44, 48)(52, 56, 60)” / 91.5 (101.5, 112, 122) (132, 142, 152.5) cm
- Finished Length
- Version A:
- Back: 23.5 (25.5, 26.5, 28.5)(29.5, 31.5, 32.5)” / 59.5 (65, 67.5, 72.5) (75, 80, 82.5) cm
- Front: 21.5 (23.5, 24.5, 26.5)(27.5, 29.5, 30.5)” / 54.5 (59.5, 62, 67.5)(70, 75, 77.5) cm
- Version B: 17.5 (19.5, 21.5, 23.5)(24.5, 26.5, 28.5)” / 44.5 (49.5, 54.5, 59.5) (62, 67.5, 72.5) cm
- Version A:
Materials
Yarn
Version A:
- 887 (1090, 1261, 1452)(1663, 1900, 2139) yds / 809 (993, 1149, 1324)(1516, 1732, 1949) m of Aran weight yarn that gets gauge
Version B:
- 560 (680, 780, 918)(1040, 1200, 1330) yds / 515 (625, 715, 840)(950, 1100, 1220) m of Aran weight yarn that gets gauge
Version A Shown in:
Bread & Butter Everyday
- 100% Merino Wool; 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
- 5 (6, 7, 8)(9, 10, 11) skeins in Snail [brown]
Blue Sky Fibers Extra
- 55% Baby Alpaca / 45% Fine Merino; 218 yds / 199 m per 5.25 oz / 150 g skein
- 5 (5, 6, 7)(8, 9, 10) skeins in Mulberry Wine [red]
Version B Shown in:
Two strands held together [tan]:
A Verb For Keeping Warm Horizon
- 100% Merino Wool; 160 yds / 146 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
- 4 (5, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9) skeins in Mushroom
AND
Emma’s Yarn Marvelous Mohair
- 72% Kid Mohair, 28% Silk; 459 yds / 420 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
- 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) skeins in Beach Please
Two strands held together [orange red]:
Bread & Butter Everyday
- 100% Merino Wool; 200 yds / 183 m per 3.5 oz / 100 g skein
- 3 (4, 4, 5)(6, 6, 7) skeins in Coastal Redwood
AND
A Verb for Keeping Warm Frond
- 72% Mohair, 28% Silk; 459 yds / 420 m per 1.75 oz / 50 g skein
- 2 (2, 2, 2)(3, 3, 3) skeins in Lucky Penny
Needles
- US 8 / 5 mm (or size needed to obtain gauge) circular needle, 32” / 80 cm or longer for body and sleeves (length should be shorter than bust circumference). Needle should be long enough to do Magic Loop on Sleeves (or use dpns)
- US 6 / 4 mm 16” needle for NecklineUS 4 / 3.5 mm needle for working bind-off
- US 0-3 / 2-3 mm and US 0-1 / 2-2.25 mm dpn or any length circular needle (for picking up stitches)
Notions
- 3 stitch markers - two different colors
- Stitch holders or scrap yarn to hold stitches
- Row counter (optional)
Gauge
16 sts and 24 rows = 4” / 10 cm square over 2x2 Ribbing with US 8 / 5 mm needle.
NOTE: Swatch should be gently stretched horizontally.
Kits
Available at A Verb for Keeping Warm
Errata
Yarn
On p. 4, Version B should read:
- 560 (680, 780, 925)(1040, 1200, 1330) yds / 515 (625, 715, 845)(950, 1100, 1220) m of Aran weight yarn that gets gauge
- A Verb for Keeping Warm Horizon should read:
- 4 (5, 5, 6)(7, 8, 9) skeins in Mushroom
