Planet X Bandit by Ela Torrente
Planet X is a mid-way accessory from a triangular shawl and an infinity loop scarf. The rich texture makes stand out solid or tweedy yarns and enjoys with multicoloured and self-striping yarns. Planet X is an ideal never-boring quick knit for last minute gifts and impatient knitters! The pattern is easily adaptable at any weight of yarn and gauge, just add how many rows you want in section 1. Abbreviations: k = knit kfb = knit in front and back of stitch ktbl = knit one through back of loop p = purl pfb = purl in front and back of stitch ptbl = purl one through back of loop m1L= (Make one Left) Take the left-hand needle and pick up the bar between the stitches from front to back, with right needle knit this bar through the back loop. m1R =(Make one Right) Take the left-hand needle and lift the bar between the stitches from back to front, with right needle knit it through the front loop. st/sts = stitch/stithes TS = Twisted Stockinette (See tutorial on last page) W&T = Wrap & Turn (short rows) st/sts = stitch/stitches (cs) = center stitch RS = right side WS = wrong side M = Marker PM = Place Marker SM = Slip Marker Gauge: 14 sts/18 rows = 4 inches in stockinette stitch 15 sts/22 rows = 4 inches in seed stitch Gauge is not crucial, but determines finished measure.
Materials: *Noro Silk Garden [45% Mohair, 45% Silk, 10% Wool]; 110 yards per 50 grams skein; 2 skeins *36” / 90cm or wider US9/ 5.5mm circular needle *4 stitch markers *yarn needle Size: one Finished Measures after blocking: Width: 46 inches/116 cm around Length: 16 ½ inches/42 cm along center stitch - 5 inches/ 13cm on short side
Information about short-rows can be found here Information about blocking can be found here Informations about Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off Tips: if you are a tight knitter like me, work kfb and pfb increases with a larger needle.
Twisted Stockinette Pattern [TS] [RS] knit through back of loop (ktbl) the 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, do not slip; knit the 1st stitch on left-hand needle, then slip both stitches from left needle. [WS] purl the 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, do not slip; purl the 1st stitch on left-hand needle, then slip both stitches from left needle.
Pattern Using Long tail method, Cast On 5 sts Border Row 1: * k1, p1* rep from * twice, k1 Border Row 2: kfb, p1, k1, p1, kfb (7 sts) Border Row 3: pfb, * k1, p1* rep from * twice, k1, pfb (9 sts) SetUp Row 1 (RS): kfb, p1, k1, p1, PM, M1R, ktbl (cs), M1L, PM, p1, k1, p1, kfb (13 sts) SetUp Row 2 (WS): pfb, * k1, p1* rep from * twice, SM, p1, ptbl, p1, SM, * p1, k1* rep from * twice, pfb (15 sts) SetUp Row 3 (RS): kfb,* p1, k1 * to last st before M, p1, SM, k1, M1R, PM, ktbl, PM, M1L, k1, SM, * p1, k1 * to last 2 sts, p1, kfb (19 sts)
Section 1 Row 1 (WS): pfb, * k1, p1 * rep from * to M, SM,* TS* rep * from * to M, SM, ptbl (cs), SM, * TS* rep from * to M, SM, * p1, k1 * rep from * to last sts, pfb Row 2 (RS): kfb, * p1, k1 * rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM,* TS* rep from * to M, m1R, SM, ktbl, SM, m1L, * TS * rep from * to M, SM, * p1, k1 * rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, kfb Row 3 (WS): pfb, * k1, p1 * rep from * to M, SM, * TS* rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, ptbl, SM, p1, * TS * rep from * to M, SM, * p1, k1 * rep from * to last st, pfb Row 4 (RS): kfb, * p1, k1 * rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, * TS* rep from * to last st before M, k1, m1R, SM, ktbl, SM, m1L, k1, * TS* rep from * to M, SM, * p1, k1 * rep from * to last 2 sts, p1, kfb Repeat rows 1-4 until piece measures 11” along centre spine/about 36” in width. End with Row 1 removing first and last Marker.
Next Row (RS): * k1, p1* rep from * to last 2 sts before M, k1, pfb, SM, ktbl, SM, pfb, * k1,p1* rep from * to last st, k1 Section 2 Join in the round, place a stitch Marker to show the end of row. Row 1: * p1, k1* rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, ktbl (cs), SM, * p1, k1* rep from * to last st, p1, SM Row 2: * k1, p1* rep from * to last st before M, kfb, SM, ktbl, SM, kfb, * p1, k1* rep from * to end, SM Row 3: * p1, k1* rep from * to M, SM, ktbl, SM, * k1, p1* rep from * to end, SM Row 4: * k1, p1* rep from * to last 2 sts before M, k1, pfb, SM, ktbl, SM, pfb, * k1, p1* rep from * to last st, k1, SM Repeat rows 1-4 twice, then start short rows as follow. Please note: the Marker indicated in short rows section is the Marker that show the end of the row (not center stitch). The short rows are worked in between the end of a row and the beginning of next row. ShortRow 1: * p1, k1* rep from * 8 times, p1, W&T ShortRow 2: * p1, k1* rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, * k1, p1* rep from * 8 times, k1, W&T ShortRow 3: * k1, p1* rep from * to last st before M, k1, SM, * p1, k1* rep from * 10 times, p1, W&T ShortRow 4: * p1, k1* rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, * k1, p1* rep from * 10 times, k1, W&T ShortRow 5: * k1, p1* rep from * to last st before M, k1, SM, * p1, k1* rep from * 12 times, p1, W&T ShortRow 6: * p1, k1* rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, * k1, p1* rep from * 12 times, k1, W&T ShortRow 7: * k1, p1* rep from * to last st before M, k1, SM, p1, k1, p1 W&T ShortRow 8: p1, k1, p1, SM, k1, p1, k1 W&T ShortRow 9: k1, p1, k1, SM, * p1, k1* rep from * twice, p1, W&T ShortRow10: * p1, k1* rep from * twice, p1, SM, * k1, p1* rep from * twice, k1, W&T ShortRow11: * k1, p1* rep from * twice, k1, SM, * p1, k1* rep from * 4 times, p1, W&T ShortRow12: * p1, k1* rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, * k1, p1* rep from * 4 times, k1, W&T ShortRow13: * k1, p1* rep from * to last st before M, k1, SM, * p1, k1* rep from * 7 times, p1, W&T ShortRow14: * p1, k1* rep from * to last st before M, p1, SM, * k1, p1* rep from * 7 times, k1, W&T ShortRow15: * k1, p1* rep from * to last st before M, k1, SM Repeat Section 2 rows 1-4 once more. Next Row 1: * p1, k1* rep from * to last st, p1, SM Next Row 2: * k1, p1* rep from * to last st, k1, SM BO loosely with your favourite stretchy BO removing all Markers. I suggest Jeny's Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-Off: yo, p1, pass yo over, * yo, k1, pass yo and worked stitch over, yo, p1, pass yo and worked st over * rep from * to end.
Finishing
Soak and gently block. Weave in ends.
and...ENJOY!
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Tutorial
M1R: Take the left-hand needle and lift the bar between M1L: Take the left-hand needle and pick up the bar between the stitches from front to back, with right needle the stitches from back to front, with right needle knit it through the front loop. knit this bar through the back loop.
Twisted Stockinette on RS: knit through back of loop (ktbl) the 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, do not slip; knit the 1st stitch on left-hand needle, then slip both stitches from left needle.
Twisted Stockinette on WS: purl the 2nd stitch on left-hand needle, do not slip; purl the 1st stitch on left-hand needle, then slip both stitches from left needle.
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