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    Little Scapulae

    ©2011 Kelly Brooker all rights reserved


    www.pekapekapatterns.com

    Little Scapulae, Page 1


    Little Scapulae
    Humans have a scapula (or shoulder blade) located between the spine and shoulder on
    both the left and right sides of the back….precisely where this wee shrug covers.
    Little Scapulae is the free version of the comprehensive ‘Scapulae’ pattern.
    This pattern is written for 10ply/worsted weight yarn, and to fit a 12-18 month old girl
    with an approximate chest circumference of 47.5cm.

    Construction Materials
    Little Scapulae has you cast on at the neckline, * 3x 15mm buttons
    and work flat forming a deep scoop neck line. * 10ply/worsted weight yarn (170-210m/100g skein)
    Stitches are cast on to form the chest, and you 0.8 skein
    continue working with raglan style increases until Equipment
    you reach the specified stitch count for the body. * 3.75mm and 4.5mm circular needles (or needle
    From here the arm stitches are put on to waste required to achieve gauge, plus one 2 sizes smaller)
    yarn (or a stitch holder), and the body finished. * 4 stitch markers
    Once the body is completed, the sleeve stitches are * darning needle for sewing in ends
    returned to the needles and worked in the round,
    and the edges of the shrug picked up to created
    Knitting needles
    ribbed edges and button bands
    * The larger sized needle is used for the chest
    and body. This could be upon flat needles –
    Skills required however a circular needle will feel more
    * backwards loop cast on (for under the arms) comfortable.
    * knitted cast on (for the chest) *The smaller sized needle is used for the ribbed
    * knitting small circumferences in the round (sleeves) edges and button band. This could be upon flat
    * working top down raglan construction needles or circular
    If you are not familiar with these techniques you may need * The smaller sized needle is also used for the
    to reference a knitting guide book, or view videos on the sleeve edging. These are worked in the round, so
    internet. you either need an 80cm+ circular needle for
    ‘magic loop’ or double pointed needles.
    Gauge
    20sts and 26 rows/10cm on 4.5mm needles Abbreviations
    (in blocked stocking stitch) kfb..........knit into the front and back of stitch (an increase)
    k..........knit
    M1L………. Make 1 stitch Left: Insert the tip of the left-hand
    Schematic is located on page 3 of this needle under the strand between stitches, from front to back.
    document. Knit through the back of the loop (a left-leaning increase)
    M1R..........Make 1 stitch Right: Insert the tip of the left-hand
    needle under the strand between stitches, from back to front.
    Knit through the front of the loop (a right-leaning increase)
    p..........purl
    RS..........Right side
    WS..........Wrong side
    yo……….yarn over (used to create a buttonhole)
    ©2011 Kelly Brooker all rights reserved Little Scapulae, Page 2
    Pattern Schematic

    Finished chest circumference: 50cm


    (2.5cm positive ease)

    The Pattern
    Part A: Upper chest
    Using the larger needle, loosely cast on 46 stitches
    Row 1 (WS): p3, place marker, p10, place marker, p20, place marker, p10, place marker, p3
    Row 2 (RS): knit until 1 stitch left before first marker, kfb, slip marker, kfb all stitches to next marker, slip
    marker, kfb, knit until 1 stitch left before next marker, kfb, slip marker, kfb all stitches to next marker, slip
    marker, kfb, knit to end of row
    Stitch count and orientation: 4sts (front) / 20sts (sleeve) / 22sts (back) / 20sts (sleeve) / 4sts (front)
    Row 3 (WS): purl all stitches, slipping markers as you pass them
    Row 4 (RS): knit until 1 stitch left before first marker, kfb, slip marker, (kfb, knit until 1 stitch left before
    next marker, kfb, slip marker)x3, kfb, knit to end of row
    Repeat Rows 3 and 4 until you have the following stitch count, ensuring you end having just worked a
    Row 3 (WS) row: 110 stitches (9/30/32/30/9)

    Part B: Neck shaping


    Row 1 (RS): k2, M1R, knit until 1 stitch left before first marker, kfb, slip marker, (kfb, knit until 1 stitch
    left before next marker, kfb, slip marker)x3, kfb, knit until 2 stitches remain in row, M1L, k2
    Row 2 (WS): purl all stitches, slipping markers as you pass them
    Repeat Rows 1 and 2 once more, ensuring you end having just worked a Row 2 (WS) row
    Stitch count: 130 stitches (13/34/36/34/13)

    Part C: Chest
    Utilising ‘knitted cast on’, cast on 5 stitches at the start of your row, then work Row 1
    Row 1 (RS): Knit until 1 stitch left before first marker, kfb, slip marker, (kfb, knit until 1 stitch left before
    next marker, kfb, slip marker)x3, kfb, knit to end of row
    Utilising ‘knitted cast on’, cast on 5 stitches at the start of your row, then work Row 2
    Row 2 (WS): Purl all stitches to end of row (slipping markers as you pass them)
    Stitch count: 148 stitches (19/36/38/36/19)
    Repeat Rows 1 and 2 until you have the following stitch count, ensuring you end having just worked a
    Row 2 (WS) row: 188 stitches (24/46/48/46/24)

    ©2011 Kelly Brooker all rights reserved Little Scapulae, Page 3


    Part D: Sleeve separation
    Change to smaller needle.
    (RS) Knit to first marker (front), remove marker.
    Place stitches between this marker just removed and next marker onto waste yarn (sleeve).
    Backwards loop cast on 2 stitches under the arm.
    Remove second marker, then knit to the third marker (back).
    Remove third marker.
    Place stitches between this marker just removed and next marker onto waste yarn (sleeve).
    Backwards loop cast on 3 stitches under the arm.
    Remove final marker. Knit to end of row (front).
    You will now have 99 stitches live on your needles, with 46 stitches on each piece of waste yarn.

    Part E: Body Ribbing Part H: Buttonband


    Row 1 (WS): p2 (k1, p1) repeat stitches within ( ) LEFT FRONT
    until 1 stitch remains, p1 With RS facing and using smaller needles, pick up
    Row 2 (RS): k1 (k1, p1) repeat stitches within ( ) and knit approximately 3 stitches for every 4 rows of
    until 2 stitches remain, k2 the body.....this should be an odd number of stitches.
    Work 2cm of 1x1 rib as follows:
    Work approximately 5cm of 1x1 ribbing in
    (WS) p2, [k1, p1]repeat until 1 stitch from end of
    established pattern. Cast off loosely in pattern
    row, p1
    (RS) k1, [k1, p1]repeat until 2 stitches from end of
    row, k2
    Part F: Sleeves Cast off loosely in pattern.
    Return sleeve stitches from waste yarn and back
    onto the smaller sized circular needle. RIGHT FRONT
    Starting under the arm, pick up and knit 1 stitch, With RS facing and using smaller needles, pick up
    then knit all stitches on needle, then pick up and and knit the same number of stitches as you did for
    knit another 1 stitch under arm. the left front
    Place marker to indicate start of round (you will Work 0.5cm of 1x1 rib as follows:
    be knitting in the round, utilising magic loop (WS) p2, [k1, p1]repeat until 1 stitch from end of
    knitting) row, p1
    (RS) k1, [k1, p1]repeat until 2 stitches from end of
    Sleeve decrease round: k14, (k2tog)x10, k14
    row, k2
    Work in 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for approximately 2cm.
    Buttonhole row: work in 1x1 rib (as established),
    Cast off loosely in pattern
    creating 3 buttonholes – one at 1cm down from the
    neckline, another at 1cm from the bottom of the
    Repeat for second sleeve
    chest ribbing, and the other evenly between these
    two points (buttonhole created by working the
    following: k2tog, yo or p2tog, yo)
    Part G: Neck edging
    With RS facing and using smaller needles, pick Continue working in established 1x1 rib pattern
    up and knit approximately 3 stitches for every 4 until you have 2cm 1x1 rib.
    stitches/rows around curved neckline.....this Cast off loosely in pattern.
    should be an odd number of stitches.
    Work 2cm of 1x1 rib as follows:
    (WS) p2, [k1, p1]repeat until 1 stitch from end of Finishing
    row, p1 Sew in all ends. Wash in a gentle wool wash, then lay
    (RS) k1, [k1, p1]repeat until 2 stitches from end of flat and in shape to dry. Securely sew buttons on to
    row, k2 button band, corresponding with the buttonholes
    Cast off loosely in pattern.
    Little Scapulae by Kelly Brooker, of PEKAPEKA design studio ©2011 Kelly Brooker all rights reserved
    I give my blessing for you to knit and sell as many items using this pattern as you wish!
    Need pattern support? Visit http://www.ravelry.com/groups/pekapeka-design-studio

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