Crescent Moon Crop by the Little Foxes

Crescent Moon Crop

Knitting
August 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
8.5 stitches and 12 rows = 2 inches
in stockinette in the round (blocked)
US 5 - 3.75 mm
US 7 - 4.5 mm
750 - 1580 yards (686 - 1445 m)
33", 35", 37", 39", 41", 43", 45", 47", 49", 51", 53", 55", 57", 59", 61", 63"
English
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This pattern is knit from top to bottom to create a lovely, seamless crescent moon yoke to follow you on your journey. Short rows create a high-low hem around while long sleeves get decreased only at the cuff for a nice clean billow.

Available in 16 sizes from 33”-63” finished bust size, choose a size that is at least 2”+ of positive ease.

Materials:

  • MC yardage
    • 621 (654, 689, 725, 763) 802, 842, 884, 928, 974 {1023, 1074, 1128, 1185, 1244, 1306} yards
  • CC yardage
    • 55 (57, 60, 62, 65) 68, 71, 74, 78, 81 {84, 87, 91, 94, 98, 100} yards

-US size 5 (3.75 mm) 40” circular needles
-US size 7 (4.5 mm) 40” circular needles
--Use longer circulars with the magic loop method
-stitch holders or spare piece of yarn in similar weight
-tapestry/ yarn needle for finishing
-scissors
-stitch marker(s)

Techniques to know:
-knitting in the round
-ca: cast on stitches
-k: knit
-p: purl
-pm: place (stitch) marker
-m1: make 1 stitch (can be right or left unless specified)
-rep: repeat
-rs: right side
-ws: wrong side
-short rows
-ds: double stitch (german short rows)
-w&t: wrap yarn, and turn work (short rows)
-bor: beginning of round
-ssk: slip the next two stitches knit wise onto the right needle; move them back to the left needle and knit them together
-k2tog: knit the next two stitches together
-bind off