Breathe

Modern
7 Knit
Designs

4 Designs
Crochet

by Yumiko Alexander
Breathe
Modern
7 Knit
Designs

4 Designs
Crochet

by Yumiko Alexander

www.DanDoh.com

© 2017 DanDoh All Rights Reserved.

Pattern for personal use only. Not to be
copied/sold in any form.
Table of Contents

Knit | Mirror............................4 Knit | Duality.......................10 Crochet | Cholla................ 14

Knit | Meadow’s Night... 18 Knit | Salix........................... 22 Crochet | Twigs................ 28 Crochet | Lattice.............. 32

Knit | Nouveau...............38 Knit | Demure..................42 Knit | Ribbon Weave......46 Crochet | Entwined........ 52

Photographer Technical Editor Graphic Design Introduction................................................................................................. 3

Airi Katsuta Yvonne Poon Catherine Lloyd
Knit Designs.........................................................................................4-55

Abbreviations.......................................................................................... 56

2 | Table of Contents
Introduction
My first self-published book, Modern By Choice,
was published in the Fall of 2015. I was delighted
by its success! Breathe Modern is my second
self-published book. It features a number of
smaller and easier projects. Also, all patterns in
it are designed using the DanDoh Yarn line.

I never thought I would have my own yarn line

when I started my design company. However,
after I published my third book, I started
attending retail shows as a vendor to sell my
patterns. I realized people were looking for
yarn to go with the patterns. At the same
time, I discovered some unique yarn while I
was traveling in Japan. I contacted the yarn
manufacturer in Japan and started to carry my
own line of DanDoh yarns.

Each of the DanDoh yarn types are very different

in fabric and weight and they are tailored to
produce the desired knitted/crocheted product.
You can visit our website at DanDoh.com to view
the full selection of DanDoh yarns and colors.
Yarns can be purchased from the website.

I have never had a set direction and desired

path to follow. My individual experiences have
given me ideas and guided me to the next
step. I am very happy with the experiences
and connections I have made through knitting/
crochet. I hope you enjoy working the patterns
in this book and the wonderful garments you
make for years to come.

Yumiko Alexander

Introduction | 3
4 | Mirror
 Mirror
Knit
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
S [M-L, XL] Shown in Size S
Choose the size for your ease
preference. The model is about
5’ 5” in height with a 34” chest,
wearing it with 8” of positive
ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Chest: 42 [48 , 54] inches
Length: 22 [23 ¼ , 24 ½ ] inches

DanDoh Yarn “Cotton Fine”

100% cotton, 435 yards/50g,
2 [3, 3] skeins each Dahlia and
Sierra

NEEDLES

T
US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting
needles, or size needed to his poncho-like pullover is made by knitting two
obtain gauge. rectangles: one for the right front and back, and
another one for the left front and back. The two
NOTIONS rectangles are seamed together along one long edge of each
rectangle to make the center seam of the pullover, leaving an
Darning needle
opening for the neck.
Stitch markers
This is my first design with a V-neckline. Because the
Safety pins
V-neckline has a sharp look, I used a lace stitch pattern for
Lace blocking wires (optional for a more feminine look. I prefer no shaping with a lace stitch
blocking) pattern. The two rectangles seamed together and then
dropping the upper body to the sides makes the V-neckline.
GAUGE
This pullover is different from my other simple rectangular-
18 sts x 26 rows = 4” in St St
shaped garments. I seamed 3 inches in from the outside edge
with two strands of yarn held
to make the shape of the garment less boxy, and the upper
together (blocked)
arms look like sleeves.
© 2017 DanDoh All Rights Reserved. Pattern
for personal use only. Not to be copied/sold
in any form. Mirror | 5
 Instructions

Pattern Notes
• This top is knit with 2
strands of yarn held together
throughout.

• To make a shorter/longer top,

work less/more repeats of the
pattern on the body. 2 repeats
of rows 1-8 make 1 ¼” length
shorter/longer top when it is
worn.

Stitch Guide Instructions

Sl 1: Slip 1 st purlwise with yarn LEFT FRONT AND BACK
in front.
Holding one strand each of color A and color B together, cast on
M1: With left needle tip, lift 53 [59, 65] sts.
strand between needles from
front to back, knit lifted loop BOTTOM EDGE
through the back.
Work the Bottom Edge as follows:
Lace Pattern (multiple of 6 sts
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
plus 1 st)
Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 1 (RS): K1, *k2tog, yo, k1, yo,
ssk, k1; rep from *. Row 3: Sl 1, knit to end.

Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl. Row 4: Sl 1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.

Row 3: K2tog, *yo, k3, yo, sl 2-k1-

BOTTOM LACE
p2sso; rep from *, end last rep
with ssk instead of sl 2-k1-p2sso. Work the Bottom Lace as follows:

Row 5: K1, *yo, ssk, k1, k2tog, yo, Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k1, work row 1 of Lace Pattern until last 2 sts, k2.
k1; rep from *.
Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, k1, work row 2 of Lace Pattern until last 2 sts, k2.
Rows 7: K1, *k1, yo, sl 2-k1-p2sso,
yo, k2; rep from *. Row 3: Sl 1, k1, work row 3 of Lace Pattern until last 2 sts, k2.

Row 8: Purl. Row 4: Sl 1, k1, work appropriate row of Lace Pattern until last 2
sts, k2.
Rep Rows 1-8 for pattern.
Continue working as established for 23 total rows. (You will be
working Lace Pattern rows 1-8 twice, then rows 1-7 once more.)

Next row (WS): Sl 1, k1, p13, pm, k23 [29, 35], pm, p13, k2.

6 | Mirror
Instructions
BODY OTHER SIDE OF BOTTOM LACE

Work the Body as follows: Work other side of Bottom Lace as follows:

Set-up row (as row 1 for 1st Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k1, work row 1 of Lace pattern until last 2 sts, k2.
repeat) (RS): Sl 1, k1, work row
Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, k1, work row 2 of Lace pattern until last 2 sts, k2.
1 of Lace Pattern to m, slm, p1,
(k2, m1) 9 [12, 15] times, k3, p1; Row 3: Sl 1, k1, work row 3 of Lace pattern until last 2 sts, k2.
slm, work row 1 of Lace Pattern
until last 2 sts, k2. (9 [12, 15] sts Row 4: Sl 1, k1, appropriate row of Lace pattern until last 2 sts, k2.
increased, 62 [71, 80] total sts).
Continue working as established for 24 rows. (You will be working
Note: Row 1 (RS) after 1st repeat Lace Pattern rows 1-8 three times.)
of rows 1-8: Sl 1, k1, work row 1 of
Lace Pattern to m, slm, p1, knit OTHER SIDE OF BOTTOM EDGE
to 1 st before next m, p1, slm,
Work other side of Bottom Edge as follows:
work row 1 of Lace Pattern to
last 2 sts, k2. Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, knit to last st.

Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, k1, work row Row 2: Sl 1, k1, purl to last 2 sts, k2.
2 of Lace pattern to m, slm, k1,
purl to 1 st before next m, k1, slm, Row 3: Sl 1, knit to end.
work row 2 of Lace Pattern to
Row 4: Sl 1, knit to end.
last 2 sts, k2.

Row 3: Sl 1, k1, work row 3 of

Lace Pattern to m, slm, p1, knit
to 1 st before next m, p1, slm,
work row 3 of Lace Pattern to
last 2 sts, k2.

Row 4: Sl 1, k1, work appropriate

row of Lace Pattern to m, slm, k1,
purl to 1 st before next m, k1, slm,
work appropriate row of Lace
Pattern to last 2 sts, k2.

Continue working as established

for 239 [255, 271] rows. (You will
be working Lace Pattern rows
1-8 29 [31, 33] times, then rows
1-7 once more.)

Next row (WS): Sl 1, k1, p13,

remove marker, p3, (p2tog, p1)
9 [12, 15] times, p2; rep from * to
next m, remove marker, p13, k2.
(9 [12, 15] sts decreased, 53 [59,
65] total sts.)

Mirror | 7
Instructions
Bind off all stitches loosely.

I recommend “Jeny’s Surprisingly Stretchy Bind-

off” method as follows:

Step 1. Yarn over in reverse, k1. You will have

two stitches on your RH needle. Insert the LH
needle into the yo on the RH needle, then pass
it over the knit stitch.

Step 2. Yarn over in reverse, k1. You will now

have three stitches on the RH needle. Insert
the LH needle into the yo on the RH needle,
then pass it over the knit stitch, leaving two
stitches on your RH needle. Pass the knit stitch
over. You should now have one stitch on the RH
needle.

Repeat step 2 until all stitches have been FINISHING

bound off. Block the knitted fabric to measurements (see Diagram
Cut yarn leaving a 6-8” tail. 1). I recommend wet blocking with lace blocking wires.

Seam Left Front and Back and Right Front and Back
RIGHT FRONT AND BACK
together as follows:
Work same as for Left Front and Back.
With right sides up, orient the two rectangles as in
Diagram 1. Using mattress stitch and referring to the
measurements for your chosen size in Diagram 1, seam
the edges together leaving an opening for the neck. Each
edge has chains made by slipped stitches. To work the
mattress stitch, insert the darning needle into the center
of the chain, leaving one side loop of the chain showing.
These loops make the vertical lines down the center of
the top. You may adjust the neck opening size to your
preference.

Seam under arm holes as follows:

Fold pullover at shoulder line and put on 3-4 safety pins

on the inside of the lace panels as shown in Diagram 2.
Flip the lace panels over, and you can see a column of
knit sts. Starting 9” down from shoulder line, seam 3-4”
along the knit stitches to attach the Front and Back body
together using mattress stitch on the wrong side (see
Diagram 2).

Weave in ends.

8 | Mirror
 Instructions
DIAGRAM 1
bound-off edge bound-off edge

back
seam BACK BACK
15”
[16¼”
Seam
17½”]

DIAGRAM 2
shoulder
neck 44”
opening line [46½”
16” 49”]
neck 9”
opening safety
pins

3-4” 22”
3-4” seam [23¼”
front under
seam 24½”]
arm
Seam

13”
[16¼”
FRONT FRONT
17½”]

cast-on edge cast-on edge

10½”[12”, 13½”] 21”[24”, 27”]

13½”[15”, 16½”] 27”[30”, 33”]

Front Back

Mirror | 9
10 | Duality
 Duality
Knit
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
Smaller [Larger]
Shown in Small size in Natural Ecru,
Large size in Bordeaux
Note: Choose your size based on
your shoulder measurement.
The model is about 5’5” in height
with a 34” chest, 39 1/2” around
shoulder.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
(BLOCKED)
15 inches [19 inches] width
39 inches [42 inches] long before
seaming

DanDoh Yarn “Linen”

100% linen, 124 yards/50g, 2 [3]
skeins Natural Ecru, Bordeaux

NEEDLES

T
US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles, his clever infinity wrap is twisted in the middle in
or size needed to obtain gauge the same manner as a Mobius strip. It is a rectangle
US size 15 (10.0 mm) knitting worked flat with two fun stitch patterns, and then
needles, or twice as large as the twisted and joined to form the Mobius shape. It can be
smaller needle size worn as a scarf or a wrap.
NOTIONS The first stitch pattern is the Dropped Stitch Cable
Cable needle Pattern. I have been swatching stitch patterns, combining
Darning needle dropped stitches with cables. This is the newest version
I’ve made. It is easy to work, makes the fabric lacy and
Smooth waste yarn for provisional-
drapes well. The second stitch pattern is a Double Seed
cast-on
Stitch worked with two different needle sizes. Both stitch
Additional waste yarn patterns are fun to work.
Lace blocking wires - optional for
blocking Show the right side of the Dropped Stitch Cable Pattern
when wearing this wrap. The Double Seed Stitch Pattern
GAUGE (AFTER BLOCKING) is reversible.
21 sts x 23 rows = 4” in St St with
smaller needle size © 2017 DanDoh All Rights Reserved. Pattern for personal
use only. Not to be copied/sold in any form. Duality | 11
Pattern Notes
• The pattern is written for the
Small size with instructions
for the Larger size in
brackets.

Stitch Guide
2/2 RC: Sl next 2 sts to cn and
hold in front, k2, then k2 from cn.

Double Stitch Cable pattern

(multiple of 7 sts plus 4 sts)
Double Seed Stitch Pattern for smaller size (multiple of 4 sts
Row 1 and all RS rows except plus 2 sts)
row 11: *K-tbl, k1, yo, k2tog, p1,
Row 1 (RS): With smaller needles, sl 1 purlwise with yarn in front,
k-tbl, p1; rep from * to last 4 sts,
*k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1.
ktbl, k1, yo, k2tog.
Row 2 (WS): Repeat row 1.
Row 2 and all WS rows: *P-tbl,
p1, yo, p2tog, k1, p-tbl, k1; rep Row 3: With larger needles, sl 1 purlwise with yarn in front, *p2,
from * to last 4 sts, p-tbl, p1, yo, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.
p2tog.
Row 4: Repeat row 3.
Row 11: *2/2 RC, p1, k-tbl, p1; rep
from * to last 4 sts, 2/2 RC. Rep rows 1-4 for pattern.

Row 12: Rep row 2.

Double Seed Stitch Pattern for
Rep rows 1-12 for pattern. larger size (multiple of 4 sts
plus 4 sts)
Note: The stitch count does not
change. Row 1 (RS): With smaller
needles, sl 1 purlwise with yarn
in front, k2, *p2, k2; rep from * to
last st, k1.

Row 2 (WS): With larger

needles, sl 1 purlwise with yarn
in front, p2, *k2, p2; rep from * to
last st, k1.

Row 3: With smaller needles, sl 1 purlwise with yarn in front, p2,

*k2, p2; rep from * to last st, k1.

Row 4: With larger needles, sl 1 purlwise with yarn in front, k2,

*p2, k2; rep from * to last st, k1.

Rep rows 1-4 for pattern. Instructions

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Instructions
With waste yarn and smaller pattern rows 1-4 for your size.
needles, cast on 46 [60] sts Block the wrap after working
using a provisional cast-on. additional repeats.

Work Double Stitch Cable Cut yarn leaving a long end. Double Seed Stitch
Pattern section as follows: 23” Pattern
Place the live stitches back
Set-up row (WS): *P3, (p2tog, onto the larger needle. Unzip
yo) 2 times; rep from * to last 4 the provisional cast-on, and
sts, p4. place these sts onto the smaller
needle.
Work rows 1-12 5 [6] times of
Double Stitch Cable pattern. Twist the knitted piece once.
Hold the 2 needles parallel with
Work rows 1-7 once more. the tips pointing in the same 16” Double Stitch Cable
[19”] Pattern
Next row (WS): *P-tbl, p2, p-tbl, direction (RS of Double Stitch
drop next knit st, yo, p-tbl, drop Cable pattern and WS of Double
next knit st, yo; rep from * to last Seed Stitch pattern should be
4 sts, p-tbl, p2, p-tbl. on the outside). Use Kitchener
Stitch to graft the ends together. 15”[19”]
Work Double Seed Stitch
Pattern section as follows: Weave in ends.

Work Double Seed Stitch

Pattern rows 1-4 22 times. Be
sure to work Double Seed Stitch
Pattern for your size.

Do not bind off, and do not cut

yarn.

FINISHING
Block the wrap before cutting
your yarn. You may need to
work additional repeats of
Double Seed Stitch pattern if
your rectangle does not reach
blocked measurements.

Place the live stitches onto

wasted yarn. Block the wrap. I
recommend wet blocking with
Lace Blocking Wires. Block the
wrap to measurements (see
diagram). If measurements
cannot be reached after the
wrap is dry, work additional
repeats of Double Seed Stitch

Duality | 13
14 | Cholla
 Cholla
Crochet
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
15 inches [19 inches] width
39 inches [42 inches] long
before seaming

DanDoh Yarn “Silk +”

76% silk, 24% cotton, 227
yards/50g
1 skein each color, Angora and
Chili Pepper for double layer
scarf; L.Gray for single layer
scarf.

HOOKS
Size E (3.5 mm) hook, or size
needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS

T
1 Button (1” dia.)
his lacy ruffles scarf is layered with two different
1 place marker (to mark first
sized strips that are not sewn together! First, make
single crochet bar)
a larger base strip, then make a smaller strip over
35 place markers in a second the first strip, joining as you go. Or you can make just
color one strip for a single layer, and that would be a lovely
1 place marker in a third color scarf by itself, too. The center chain spaces are used as
(to mark beginning of round) buttonholes that allow you to wear it in multiple ways.

Darning Needle With this pattern, it is easy to make your own original
scarf. Layer two completely different fibers such as
GAUGE cotton and mohair or alpaca and sequined yarn. The
20 chains = 4” (blocked) combinations are endless!

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Pattern for personal use only. Not to
be copied/sold in any form. Cholla | 15
Pattern Notes
• For the double layer scarf,
make the larger Base Strip
first, then make the smaller
strip by joining as you go

Stitch Guide
when you work the Set-up
Rnd for the smaller strip.

• To make the single layer scarf,

Strip Stitch Pattern
you do not need to place
markers on the set-up Rnd. Set-up Rnd: Ch 190, sc in 10th ch from hook. Place a marker
in the first color around sc. *Ch 4, sk 4 ch, sc in next ch, place
a marker in the second color around sc; rep from * until 5 ch
remain. Ch 4, sl st into last ch.

Rnd 1: Sc into sp below sl st, place a marker in the third color

to mark beg of rnd. (Ch 4, sc into the same sp) twice. *Ch 4,
sc into next ch 4-sp, ch 4, sc into the same sp; rep from *until
last ch 4-sp before ch 9-sp. Ch 4, sc into ch 9-sp, (ch 4, sc
into the same sp) 4 times. **Ch 4, sc into next ch 4-sp, ch 4,
sc into the same sp; rep from ** until last ch 4-sp. Ch 4, sc
into next ch-9 (ch 4+ch 5) sp, ch 4, sc into the same sp, ch 1,
dc in sc at beg of rnd. Remove beg of rnd marker.

Rnds 2-3: Sc into the sp below and place beg of rnd marker.
*Ch 4, sc into next ch-sp; rep from * around, ch 1, dc in sc at
beg of rnd. Take off a marker from sc at beg.

Rnds 4-5: Sc into the sp below and place beg of rnd marker.
*Ch 5, sc into next ch-sp; rep from * around, ch 2, dc in sc at
beg of rnd. Take off a marker from sc at beg.

Rnds 6-7: Sc into the sp below and place beg of rnd marker.
*Ch 6, sc into next ch-sp; rep from * around, ch 3, dc in sc at
beg of rnd. Take off a marker from sc at beg.

Rnd 8: Work same as rnd 6-7, but ch 6, sl st into first sc

instead of working ch 3, dc in sc at beg of rnd. Take off a
marker from sc at beg.

Fasten off. Do not remove any of the other markers.

Note: Strip Stitch Pattern in graphic shows only until Rnd 6.

Rnds 7- 8 are worked the same as Rnd 6.

16 | Cholla
Instructions
Make Base Strip (larger strip)

With Main Color, work Strip

Stitch Pattern Rnds 1-8.

Make and join smaller strip to

Base Strip

Lay down Base Strip. With

Contrast Color, work as follows:

Ch 5, sc around first sc bar

marked with the first color on
the Base Strip. *Ch 4, sc into
next marked sc bar on the Base
Strip; rep from * until last marker
on this side. Skip set-up rnd of Strip Stitch FINISHING
Pattern, and work rnds 1-6
Turn the Base Strip 180 degrees. of Strip Stitch Pattern, being Block the scarf.
Ch 9, sc into the same sc bar careful not catch any stitches
that you worked the previous Weave in ends.
from the Base Strip.
sc. *Ch 4, sc into next marked Try on the scarf and decide
sc bar on the Base Strip; rep Rnd 7: Work same as rnd 6, but where to put the button. Sew
from * until the marker with the ch 6, sl st into first sc instead of a button. Use the holes in
first color. Ch 4, sl st with the working ch 3, dc in sc at beg of the center chain spaces as a
beg ch (this round counts as rnd. Take off a marker from sc at buttonhole.
the set-up rnd). beg. Fasten off.

Rnd7
6
Rnd6

6 Rnd5

6 Rnd4
5
Rnd3

Rnd2
6 5
Rnd1
4
5 4 4
4 4 4 4 4
6 5
5
6 5
5
6 6
6

= ch = sc = dc = tr = sl st 4 = ch 4
Cholla | 17
18 | Meadow’s Night
 Meadow’s
Night
Knit
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
24 inches width, 56 inches
circumference

DanDoh Yarn “Cotton Fine”

(100% cotton, 435 yards/50g),
2 skeins each Karashi and Blue
Purple

NEEDLES
US size 10 1/2 (6.5 mm) 24-32”
circular knitting needles, or size
needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Darning needle
Stitch marker
One needle larger than size

T
needed to obtain gauge for bind-
off (optional) his simple cowl is a great project for adventurous
beginning knitters willing to try knitting two
Lace blocking wires (optional for
strands of yarn held together and making fun
blocking)
color combinations. Three wide blocks make up this
cowl. The top and bottom blocks are two different
GAUGE
solid colors, and the center block uses one of each of
14 sts x 20 rows = 4” in St St these colors. The yarn I used is a thin cotton tape yarn,
(blocked) and the simple stockinette stitch shows off the beauty
of this yarn.

This colorful summery cowl is a great piece to wear

with a simple tank dress or tank top.

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Pattern for personal use only. Not to
be copied/sold in any form. Meadow’s Night | 19
Pattern Notes
• This cowl is knitted with 2
strands of yarn held together
throughout.

• If you want to go very easy, you

Instructions
can knit round 5 of section A and SECTION A
round 35 of section C instead of
working the pattern stitch. Holding two strands of color A together, cast on 198 sts.

Place a marker to denote beginning of rnd and join for working in the
• If you prefer a shorter or longer rnd, being careful not to twist the sts.
circumference, cast on a multiple
of 6 stitches less or more. If you Rnds 1-4: *K4, p2; rep from * around.
cast on more stitches, you will Rnd 5: *Place your RH needle from front to back between the 4th and
need more yarn to complete the 5th sts from tip of LH needle and draw through a loop, k this loop
project. together with the 1st st on the LH needle, k3, p2; rep from * around.

• If you prefer a wider cowl, you Rnds 6-40: Knit.

can work more rounds with color Rnd 41: Purl.
A in Section A. Make sure that
you have at least 1/3 of color A Cut one strand of color A leaving a 4-5” tail.
left to work section B. If working
more rounds in Section A, make SECTION B
sure you work the same number
of additional rounds in Section C Rnd 1: Join one strand of color B. Holding the strand of color A from
with color B. section A and one strand of color B together, knit.

Rnds 2-40: Knit.

Cut Color A leaving a 4-5” tail.

SECTION C

Rnd 1: Join a second strand of color B. Holding two strands of color B

together, knit.

Rnd 2: Purl.

Rnds 3-36: Knit.

Rnd 37: *Place RH needle from front to back between the 4th and 5th
sts from tip of LH needle and draw through a loop, k this loop together
with the 1st st on the LH needle, k3, p2; rep from * around.

Rnds 38-41: *K4, p2; rep from * around.

Bind off all stitches loosely, using a larger needle size if desired.

Cut both strands of color B leaving a 4-5” tail.

20 | Meadow’s Night
FINISHING

Block the cowl to measurements

(see a diagram). I recommend
wet blocking with lace blocking
wires. To make the fold line go
away after blocking with lace
blocking wires, spray water
lightly on fold line, and let dry.

Weave in ends.

8”
SECTION C

8” SECTION B

8” SECTION A

56”

Meadow’s Night | 21
22 | Salix
 Salix
Knit
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
XS [S-M, L-XL] shown in size XS
Note: The shoulder width
measurement is most important in
determining size. The length and
armhole depth are easy to adjust.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Shoulder width 10 ½ [12, 13 ½]
inches,
Chest 49 [52 ½, 59] inches,
Length 22 ½ [23, 24] inches

DanDoh Yarn “Silk +”

(76% Silk, 24% cotton, 227
yards/50g), 4 [4, 5] skeins, Sage
Note: For L/XL size, I had 20
yards remaining for the 4th skein. I
recommend 5 skeins to make sure

H
you have enough yarn. ere is my new design using the Dropped Stitch
Cable pattern. The lines are vertical for a different
NEEDLES look from my previous Dropped Stitch Cable
US size 6 (4.0 mm) 32” circular pattern designs.
knitting needles, or size needed to
The cable pattern is 20% of the project, and the rest is
obtain gauge
worked with simple straight lines. The cables are worked
only on the upper body, making this section a little
NOTIONS
narrower. You will start at the bottom in one piece, and
Cable needle
work until the underarms. Then you will divide to work the
Stitch markers
two fronts and back separately.
Darning needle
Scrap yarn or stitch holders The garment has an A-line because of the cable pattern,
Lace blocking wires (optional for with decreases for the back of the neck. The result is less
blocking) boxy, especially the back body, and more like a regular
vest. I am happy with the resulting shape!
GAUGE
22 sts x 28 rows = 4” in St St © 2017 DanDoh All Rights Reserved. Pattern for personal use only.
Not to be copied/sold in any form. Salix | 23
(blocked)
Pattern Notes
• There are k-tbl /p-tbl sts worked as the
first and last sts of the 4-st groups. These
twisted stitches keep the edges of each
4-st group crisp when you drop the sts
between the groups. Make sure that you
work the k-tbl and p-tbl sts as indicated.
Stitch Guide
4-st group (on RS or odd numbered rows): K-tbl, k2, k-tbl.
• Use the Single/E-wrap Cast-on to join
4-st group (on WS or even numbered rows): P-tbl, p2, p-tbl.
Fronts and Back.
Sl 1: Slip 1 st purlwise with yarn in front.
• If you have knitted “Forest Weave” or
4/4 LC: Sl next 4 sts to cn and hold in front, k4, then k4
“River Ripples” from DanDoh, you may
from cn.
be familiar with the Dropped Stitch
Cable pattern. The Dropped Stitch Cable 4/4 RC: Sl next 4 sts to cn and hold in back, k4, then k4
patterns for those designs are worked with from cn.
dropped stitches, cable stitches and yarn
overs in the same row. For this vest, the Main Body Stitch Pattern (multiple of 5 sts plus 8 sts)
dropped stitches, cable stitches and yarn
Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, p1; rep from *, end last rep
overs are not worked in the same row. with k2 instead of p1.

• The armhole depth for the Extra Small Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, k1; rep from * to last st, k1.
and the Small-Medium sizes are not much
Rep rows 1-2 for pattern.
different. The shoulder width makes the
ease for the armholes different. Cable Stitch Pattern (multiple of 5 sts plus 8 sts)

• The pattern is written for the Extra Small Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, p1, 4-st group, drop next
size with instructions for the Small- purl st, 4-st group, p1; rep from *, end last rep with k2
Medium size and Large-Extra Large size in instead of p1. (1 st decreased each rep)
brackets.
Row 2 (WS): Sl 1, k1, *p-tbl, p6, p-tbl, k1, 4-st group, k1; rep
from * to last st, k1.
• If you prefer a shorter/longer top, work
less/more repeats of the Main Body Stitch Row 3: Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, p1, 4/4 LC, p1; rep from *, end
Pattern rows 1-2 before armholes. If you last rep with k2 instead of p1.
prefer narrow/wider armholes, work less/
Row 4: Rep row 2.
more repeats of the Main Body Stitch
Pattern rows 1-2 before starting the Cable Row 5: Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, p1, 4-st group, yo, 4-st group, p1;
Stitch pattern. rep from *, end last rep with k2 instead of p1. (1 st increased
each rep)

Rows 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14: Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, k1; rep from *
to last st, k1.
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 Instructions
CO 254 [272, 308] sts. Work the next 3 rows as follows:
Knit 1 row. Next Row (WS): Sl 1, (k1, 4-st
Purl 1 row. group) 15 [15, 18] times, drop
Knit 1 row. next knit st, pm, (4-st group, k1)
11 [14, 14] times, 4-st group, drop
Body next knit st, pm, (4-st group,
k1) 15 [15, 18] times, k1. (211 [226,
Set-up row (WS): Sl 1, k1, p3, 256] sts)
*p2tog, yo, p2tog, p2; rep from *
to last 3 sts, p1, k2. Next row (RS): Sl 1, k1, (4-st
group, p1) 14 [14, 17] times, k-tbl,
Rows 7, 9, 11 and 13: Sl 1, k1, *4-st
You will have a total of 213 [228, k2, kfb, slm, kfb, k2, k-tbl, p1,
group, p1; rep from *, end last
258] sts. (4-st group, p1) 10 [13, 13] times,
rep with k2 instead of p1.
k-tbl, k2, kfb, slm, kfb, k2, k-tbl,
Work Main Body Stitch Pattern
Row 15: Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, (p1, 4-st group) 14 [14, 17] times,
as follows:
drop next purl st, (4-st group, k2. (215 [230, 260] sts)
p1) 2 times; rep from *, end last Work Main Body Stitch Pattern
Next row (WS): Sl 1, (k1, 4-st
rep with k2 instead of p1. (1 st rows 1-2 40 times, then work
group) 15 [15, 18] times, kfb,
decreased each rep) row 1 once more, or until 11 ½”
slm, kfb, (4-st group, k1) 11 [14,
from cast-on edge. You should
Row 16: Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, k1, 14] times, 4-st group, kfb, slm,
be ready to work a WS row.
p-tbl, p6, p-tbl, k1; rep from * to kfb, (4-st group, k1) 15 [15, 18]
last st, k1. times, k1.

Row 17: Sl 1, k1, *4/4 RC, p1, 4-st

group, p1; rep from *, end last
rep with k2 instead of p1.

Row 18: Rep row 16.

Row 19: Sl 1, k1, *4-st group, yo,

(4-st group, p1) 2 times; rep from
*, end last rep with k2 instead of
p1. (1 st increased each rep)

Rows 20, 22, 24 and 26: Sl 1, k1,

*4-st group, k1; rep from * to last
st, k1.

Rows 21, 23, 25 and 27: Sl 1, k1,

*4-st group, p1; rep from *, end
last rep with k2 instead of p1.

Row 28: Rep row 20.

Rep rows 1-28 for pattern.

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Instructions
You have 219 [234, 264] sts. Back Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k to end.

Divide for armholes and work Place the 63 [78, 78] sts held for Rows 2, 4, 6 and 8 (WS): Sl 1, k1,
Back and Fronts separately the Back back on your needle p to last 2 sts, k2.
and join yarn.
78 [78, 93] sts before the 1st Row 3: Repeat row 1.
marker are for the Right Front, Work these 63 [78, 78] sts the
Row 5: Sl 1, knit to marker, slm,
63 [78, 78] sts between the same as for Right Front, ending
(k2tog, k3 [3, 4]) 8 [12, 8] times,
markers are for the Back, 78 [78, on a RS row.
k2tog, slm, knit to end. (257 [271,
93] sts after the 2nd marker are You will have 74 [92, 92] sts for 311] sts on needle)
for the Left Front. the Back.
Row 7: Sl 1, knit to marker, slm,
Place the stitches for the Back Cut yarn, leaving an 8-10” tail. (k2tog, k2 [2, 3]) 8 [12, 8] times,
and Left Front onto separate Place these stitches on scrap k1, slm, knit to end. Remove
pieces of scrap yarn or two yarn or a stitch holder, being markers on this row as you come
stitch holders, being careful not careful not to drop any stitches. to them. (249 [259, 303] sts)
to drop any stitches.
Left Front Work row 9 for your chosen size,
Right Front evenly decreasing 68 [70, 82]
Place the 78 [78, 93] sts held sts as follows:
You will work the Right Front for the Left Front back on your
over the 78 [78, 93] sts that are needle and join yarn. Row 9 (size XS): Sl 1, k1, [(k2tog,
still on your needle. k2) 2 times, k2tog, k1] 11 times,
Work these 78 [78, 93] sts the (k2tog, k1) 4 times, [(k2tog,
Work Main Body Stitch Pattern same as for Right Front, ending k2) 2 times, k2tog, k1] 10 times,
rows 1-2 11 [13, 16] times. on a RS row. k2tog, k2.
Work Cable Stitch Pattern rows You will have 92 [92, 110] sts for Row 9 (size S-M): Sl 1, k2,
1-28 once, then rows 1-11 once the Left Front. [(k2tog, k2) 2 times, k2tog, k1]
more. Work next two rows as 11 times, (k2tog, k1) 3 times,
follows: Do not cut yarn.
[(k2tog, k2) 2 times, k2tog, k1] 11
Next row (WS): Sl 1, k1, *4-st times, k2tog, k3.
Joining Fronts and Back
group, drop next knit st, yo Row 9 (size L-XL): Sl 1, k1,
twice; rep from * to last 6 sts, Place all stitches back on your
[(k2tog, k2) 2 times, k2tog, k1]
4-st group, k2. needle, being careful not to drop
27 times, k2tog, k2. (181 [189,
any stitches.
On next row (RS): Sl 1, k1, *4-st 221] sts)
group, k-tbl in each of two yo; On the next row (WS), continue
Rows 10-13: Sl 1, knit to end.
rep from *, to last 6 sts, 4-st working across Left Front, Back
group, k2. and Right Front as follows, using Row 14: Sl 1, k1, *p2tog, yo; rep
the Single/E-wrap Cast-on to from * until last 3 sts, p1, k2.
You will have 92 [92, 110] sts for cast on stitches:
Right Front. Rows 15-18: Sl 1, knit to end.
Sl 1, k1, p90 [90, 108], CO 4 sts,
Cut yarn, leaving an 8-10” tail. p16 [15, 21], pm, p42 [62, 50], Bind off all sts using a Picot
Place these stitches on scrap pm, p16 [15, 21], CO 4 sts, p90 Bind-off as follows:
yarn or a stitch holder, being [90, 108], k2. (266 [284, 320] Picot Bind-off (multiple of 6 sts
careful not to drop any stitches. sts) plus 7 [9, 5] sts)
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 Bind off 6 [7, 5] sts. *Slip the
single stitch on the RH needle
back onto the LH needle, cast on
3 sts using the knitted cast-on
method. Bind off 9 sts; rep from *,
end last repeat binding off 9 [10,
8] sts.

Cut yarn, leaving an 8-10” tail.

Finishing

Unravel all dropped sts (this

makes a lacy look).

Block the garment. I recommend

wet blocking with Lace Blocking
Wires so that the diagram
measurements will be reached.
The Cable Stitch Pattern areas are
a little tight and unstretched and
need to be opened up.

Weave in all ends. Weave three

times back and forth on upper
armhole area where you cast on 4
sts. This will make this area a little
bulky, but it will be secure.

15”[15”, 18½”] 10½”[12”, 13½”] 15”[15”, 18½”]

2”

9”
[9½”
10½”] LEFT FRONT BACK RIGHT FRONT

armhole armhole

11½”

49”[52½”, 59”]

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 Twigs
Crochet
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
24 inches width
56 inches long

DanDoh Yarn “Silk +”

(76% Silk, 24% cotton, 227
yards/50g), 3 skeins, Pink Rose

HOOKS
Size F (3.75 mm) hook, or size
needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Darning needle

GAUGE
One Branch Motif =

T
Approx. 8” x 8” (blocked)
his beautiful shawl is made with
connecting crocheted motifs.
The crocheted lace look is quite
different from knitted lace. It has larger
open spaces on the fabric, not fragile,
and it has more body.

These motifs were made with only

simple basic stitches (chain, single
crochet and slipped stitch). The motifs
are not difficult to make and not difficult
to join. Knowing where to join them is a
little more difficult because the motifs
are not simple shapes (like square or
circular motifs).

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Pattern Notes
• This shawl is constructed by
joining motifs together as
you go.

• Placing markers on Round 4

will help to find the corner of
the motif.

= picot = ch = sc = sl st

Stitch Guide
Picot: Ch 3, sl st into 3rd ch from as follows: (ch 4, picot, ch 4,
hook. picot, ch 4), sc into next ch sp
between 2 picots; rep from * 10
MOTIF PATTERN more times, work loop, sl st to
Base Ring: Ch 7, sl st in 1st ch to 1st sc at beg. (total 12 loops)
form a ring.
Round 4: Sl st into ea of first 4
Round 1: Ch 1, 16 sc into ring, sl ch, behind first picot and into
st to 1st sc. next ch sp between picots, sl
st into next 2 chs (1st and 2nd
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *(sk
of 4 chs), sc into ch-4 sp as sl
next sc, ch 3, picot, ch 3, picot,
st. *Work loop (same as Round
ch 3, sc in next sc) 2 times, ch,
3), sc into next ch sp between
picot, ch 7, picot, ch 7, sc into
2 picots, work loop, sc in next
same sc as last sc; rep from * 3
sc at the top of the corner long
more times, sl st to 1st sc.
loop on Round 2, and place
Note: Long loops with ch 7s and marker on this sc to mark one of
picots are corner loops the corners of this motif, (work
loop, sc into next ch sp between
Round 3: Sl st into ea of first 2 picots) 2 times; rep from* 3
3 ch, behind 1st picot and into more times, last rep end sl st to
next ch sp between picots, sl 1st sc at beg.
st into next ch (1st of 3 chs), sc
30 | Twigs into ch-3 sp as sl st. *Work loop Fasten off.
Instructions

1. MAKING AND JOINING MOTIFS

You will make a total of 21 Motifs.

Begin with 1 complete Motif, then

join subsequent motifs in Round 4
as you make them. (See “How to
join motifs”).

How to join motifs

When you are making subsequent
motifs, join them to the 4 ch-4 sps
of completed motifs by working
(ch 2, sl st in ch-4 sp of completed
motif, ch 2) in place of ch-4s in
Round 4. (See Diagrams 1 and 2 DIAGRAM 1
on the following pages).

2. FILLING THE SPACES BETWEEN

MOTIFS
After you join all motifs, there are
big spaces between Branch Motifs
and 8 picots are around each
spaces. (See Diagram 2). Work
motifs and join to these picots as
follows:

Star Motif
DIAGRAM 2
Ch 7, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.
Ch 1, sc into ring. Ch 3, insert
corner
crochet hook into one of the open corner

picots from a Branch Motif

Around the empty space, draw up
loop, ch 4, sc into base ring, ch 4,
insert hook into next picot to the
left; rep from * until all 8 picots
have been joined, ch 4, sl st into
1st sc at beg.

Fasten Off.
corner corner

FINISHING
Weave in all ends.
Block the shrug.

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32 | Lattice
 Lattice
Crochet
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner-
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
62 inches around
19 ½ inches long

DanDoh Yarn “Cotton Fine”

(100% cotton, 435 yards/50g),
2 skeins each Blue Grey and
Ecru

HOOK
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook,
or size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
2 stitch markers
Darning needle
Lace blocking wires (optional

T
for blocking)
his fashionable poncho wears well
and uses basic crochet stitches.
GAUGE
It is a rectangular-shaped piece
24 sts in Stitch patterns A and using chain, single crochet, double
B = approx. 5 1/8” (2 strands crochet and triple crochet.
held together, blocked)
The fabric is stunning due to the
combination of yarn and crochet stitch
patterns. I used crisp thin tape yarn,
and the edge of the tape makes for
clean textures on crocheted fabric. The
poncho is crocheted holding two colors
together, and the color effect came out
just beautifully.

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Pattern Notes
• This poncho is crocheted
with 2 strands of yarn held
together throughout.

• Make 27 chains or 51 chains

to check your gauge. The
stitch pattern does not work
with just 24 sts for the gauge
swatch. Stitch Guide
Stitch Pattern A (multiple of 8 sts plus 3 sts)
• There are many single crochet
stitches being worked into a Set up row: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), dc in each
chain space for this pattern. of next 2 sts, *ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, sk next 2 sts,
“Single crochet into the chain dc in each of next 3 sts; rep from * across, turn.
space” means: insert the hook
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc and in each of next 2 dc, *ch 5, sc in each
through the space (below the
of next 3 dc; rep from * across, turn.
chains), not into the chain
stitch. Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sc, *ch 3, sc into ch-5 sp, ch 3,
dc in each of next 3 sc; rep from * across, turn.
• This poncho is worked top
Rep rows 1-2 for pattern.
down. The side with the
beginning chain will be the Stitch Pattern B (multiple of 12 sts plus 3 sts)
neck and shoulder line.
Set up row: Ch 1, sc in 1st and in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sk next
• The poncho has three st, sc in next st, *ch 7, sk next 5 sts, sc in next st, (ch 1, sk next st,
sections. Start with Section sc in next st) 3 times; rep from *, end last rep with (ch 1, sk next
A, work Section B, then work st, sc in next st) 1 time instead of 3 times, then sc in each of last 2
sts, turn.
Section A again.
Row 1: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd sc, ch 1, sc into ch-1 sp, *ch 4, sc into
• If you prefer a narrower/wider ch-7 sp, ch 4, sc into next ch-1 sp, (ch 1, sc into next ch-1 sp) 2
poncho, make the beginning times; rep from *, end last rep with ch 1, then sc into each of last
chain a multiple of 24 chains two sc, turn.
less/more at the beginning.
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd sc and in ch-1 sp, *ch 4, sc into ch-4
24 chains is approximately 5
sp, ch 1, sc into next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sc into next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc
inches.
into next ch-1 sp; rep from *, end last rep without last ch 1, sc into
next ch-1 sp, then sc in each of last 2 sc, turn.

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd sc, *ch 4, sc into ch-4 sp, ch 1, sc

into ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc into next ch-4 sp, ch 4, sc into next ch-1 sp;
rep from *, end last rep without last sc into ch-1 sp, then sc in
each of last 2 sc, turn.

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Stitch Guide

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as tr),

tr in next sc, ch 3, *sc into
ch-4 sp, (ch 1, sc into next
ch-1 sp) 2 times, ch 1, sc into
ch-4 sp, ch 7; rep from *, end
last rep with ch 3 instead of
ch 7, then tr in each of last 2
sc, turn.

Row 5: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd

tr, *ch 4, sc into next ch-1 sp, STITCH PATTERN A
(ch 1, sc into next ch-1 sp) 2
times, ch 4, sc into ch-7 sp;
rep from *, end last repeat
with ch 4, then sc in each of
last 2 tr, turn.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2

repeat
2nd sc, *sc into ch-4 sp, ch 1
4, sc into next ch-1 sp, ch 1, set up
sc into next ch-1 sp, ch 4, sc row
into ch-4 sp, ch 1; rep from *,
end last rep without last ch
1, then sc in each of last 2 sc,
turn. STITCH PATTERN B

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd last

row
sc, ch 1, *sc into ch-4 sp, ch 5
4, sc into next ch-1 sp, ch 4,
sc into ch-4 sp, ch 1, sc into
next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from *,
end last rep without sc into
next ch-1 sp and ch 1, then sc
in each of last 2 sc, turn.
4
7 8
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd
7
sc, sc into next ch-1 sp, ch 1,
6
*sc into ch-4 sp, ch 7, sc into 5
repeat

next ch-4 sp, (ch 1, sc into

4
next ch-1 sp) 2 times, ch 1;
rep from *, last rep end with 3
(ch 1, sc into next ch-1 sp) 1 2
1 4
time instead of 2 times, then 7
set up
sc in each of last 2 sc, turn. row

Rep rows 1-8 for pattern

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Instructions

Holding one strand each of color

A and color B together, chain
291.

Set-up: Ch 3 (counts as first dc),

dc in 5th ch from hook, dc in
each ch across, turn. (total 291
dcs)

SECTION A

Work Stitch Pattern A set-up

row.

Work rows 1-2 of Stitch Pattern

A 4 times.

Work row 1 once more.

Work sc along next row as

follows:
SECTION B
Ch 1, sc in 1st sc and in each of
Work dc along next row as Work sc along next row as
next 2 sc, *5 sc into ch-5 sp, sc
follows: follows:
in each of next 3 sc; rep from *
across, turn. (total 291 scs) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in Ch 1, sc in 1st sc and in each of
2nd sc and in each sc across, the next 2 sc, sc into ch-1 sp, sc
turn. (total 291 dcs) in next sc, * 5 sc into ch-5 sp,
sc in next sc, (sc into next ch-1
Work Stitch pattern B set-up
sp, sc in next sc) 3 times; rep
row.
from *, last rep end with (sc into
Work rows 1-8 of Stitch Pattern next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc) 1 time
B 3 times. instead of 3 times, then sc in last
2 sc, turn.
Work rows 1-7 once more.
Work dc along next row as
Next row: Ch 1, sc in 1st and 2nd above.
sc, sc into next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *sc
into ch-4 sp, ch 5, sc into next
SECTION A
ch-4 sp, (ch 1, sc into next ch-1
sp) 2 times, ch 1; rep from *, last Work section A once more
rep end with (ch 1, sc into next including the last row of sc.
ch-1 sp) 1 time instead of 2 times,
then sc in each of last 2 sc, turn. Cut the yarn, leaving a 4-6” tail.

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 FINISHING

Block the poncho to

measurements (see diagram). I
recommend wet blocking with
lace blocking wires.

Place makers for neck opening

on the base chain (see diagram).
Fold the poncho in half, and sew
from the corner to the markers.
Adjust the neck opening size to
your preference.

Weave in ends.

34”
neck opening

SECTION A marker marker

fold line

SECTION B 19”

SECTION A

62”

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38 | Nouveau
 Nouveau
Knit
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

SIZES
S-M [L- XL]
Shown in size S-M

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
23 [25] inches long when it is
worn
34 ½ [38] inches long, cuff to cuff

DanDoh Yarn “Linen”

(100% linen, 124yards/50g), 5 [7]
skeins, Sierra

NEEDLES
US size 8 (5.0 mm) 32” circular
knitting needles, or size needed to
obtain gauge.
US size 15 (10.0 mm) 32” circular
knitting needles, or size that
is twice as large as the smaller
needle size.

HOOKS
US size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

T
NOTIONS his is an adorable shrug with a pretty lace texture.
Stitch markers Its simple shape is created with an easy Lace Stitch
pattern for the body, and an interesting Stockinette
Darning needle Stitch collar, and edging which is created simply by using
Lace blocking wires (optional for two different needle sizes. The effect is an elegant piece
blocking) that would dress up any outfit for an evening on the town,
and yet work well in an office.
GAUGE
14 sts x 24 rows = 4” in Lace
Pattern with smaller size needles
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Pattern Notes
• The body of the shrug is
worked in one piece from
cuff to cuff, then you pick up
stitches and knit the edging
and collar. Stitch Guide
Sl 2-k1-psso: Slip 2 stitches Row 13: K4, *yo, sl 2-k1-p2sso, yo,
• I held two #8 needles
together knitwise, Knit next stitch, k9; rep from * to last 1 st, k1.
together to cast my stitches
then pass the 2 slipped stitches
on around both to create a Rows 15, 17 and 19: K4, *yo, sl
over the knit stitch and off the
loose cast on row. 2-k1-psso, yo, k1, yo, k2, sl 2-k1-
needle.
psso, k2, yo, k1; rep from * to last 1
st, k1.
Lace Pattern (multiple of 12 sts
plus 5 sts) Row 21: Rep row 13.

Row 1 (RS): K1, *k9, yo, sl 2-k1- Row 23: Knit.

psso, yo; rep from * to last 3 sts,
Row 24: Purl.
k4.
Rep rows 1-24 for pattern.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl.

Rows 3, 5 and 7: K1, *k1, yo, k2, Edging pattern

sl 2-k1-psso, k2, yo, k1, yo, sl 2-k1-
psso, yo; rep from * to last 4 sts, Round 1: Change to larger needles,
k4. knit around.

Row 9: Rep row 1. Round 2: Change to smaller

needles, knit around.
Row 11: Knit.
Repeat rounds 1-2 for pattern.

Instructions
Using smaller size needles, cast of the Lace Pattern, bind off all
on 125 [137] sts loosely. stitches loosely.

Purl 1 row, then knit 1 row, then Fold in a half lengthwise, then
purl 1 row. sew the sides together from the
corners to the marker to make
Then work in Lace Pattern rows armholes. The remaining space
1-24 4 times. At the same time, is for the arm opening. (See
place markers at the beginning Diagram 1)
and end of row 13 of 1st repeat
of Lace Stitch pattern and row 11 You can adjust the size of the
of 4th repeat of Lace Pattern to arm openings after the shrug is
mark underarms. complete. I recommend waiting
to weave in the tails until after
After completing the 4 th repeat blocking the shrug.
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DIAGRAM 1
Instructions
2”
marker marker

6”

folding line

6” armhole

marker marker
2” seam seam

34½”[38”]

Body Edging/Collar Work the Edging pattern (see Step 4: Knit one more stitch as
Stitch Guide) rnds 1-2 17 [22] normal.
You are working the body edging times.
now, which will also become the Step 5: You now have two stitches
collar. If you prefer shorter/longer shrug again on the right-hand needle.
or a narrow/wider collar, work
Lay down the shrug with the Body fewer/more repeats of rnds 1-2.
From this point, repeat Steps 2
opening up and the RS facing you, Remember the edging, when
through 5 until all of your stitches
then attach yarn at one sleeve worn, is intended to cover the
have been worked. When you
seam and work as follows: chest area.
have one last stitch remaining
on the right-hand needle (after
Using smaller size needles, pick Bind off all sts with the following having just worked step 3), cut the
up and knit one stitch in the seam, Elastic Bind Off method. yarn and pull through the stitch to
then pick up and knit 101 [109] sts fasten off.
evenly across to the other seam. Elastic Bind Off
FINISHING
Pick up and knit one stitch in the Step 1: Knit two stitches as
seam, then pick up and knit 101 normal. Block the shrug to the
[109] sts evenly across to the measurements on the diagram
Step 2: Slip each stitch back to
end (total of 204 [220] sts on (see Diagram 2).
needles). the left-hand needle.
I recommend wet blocking with
Step 3: Knit the two slipped
Knit one round. Lace Blocking Wires. It makes the
stitches together through the back Lace pattern open up and reach
loop. the desired length/width.
DIAGRAM 2 Try the shrug on, and adjust the
34½”[38”] size of the armholes for your
preference.

6”
Work the Single Crochet around
armholes.
2”
Spray water around armholes to
block lightly.
7”[9]” collar / edging
Weave in all ends.

39”[42¾”]
Nouveau | 41
42 | Demure
 Demure
Knit
SKILL LEVEL
Advanced Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
45 inches width, 13 inches length

DanDoh Yarn “Linen”

(100% linen, 124 yards/50g), 2
skeins Orchid

NEEDLES
US size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting
needles, or size needed to
obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Darning needle
1 stitch marker
Lace blocking wires (optional
for blocking)

GAUGE
16 sts x 22 rows = 4” in St St
(blocked)

T
his small scarflette is perfect for a touch of warmth
on a cool summer evening or a breezy spring day. It
is a shallow triangular shape knit from side to side in
Stockinette Stitch with a simple lace edging. Using about
210 yards of DK weight yarn, it is easy and fun to knit, and
quite quick.

This design really shows off this beautiful chain-plied linen

yarn. DanDoh Linen yarn is super soft even when you first
knit with it because of its chain-ply structure made with
very thin linen threads.

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use only. Not to be copied/sold in any form. Demure | 43
Pattern Notes
• “Yo twice” means wrapping
the yarn over the needle
twice. On the next row, knit
the first yarnover and purl the
second yarnover.

• Where the pattern says “Sl

1” at the beginning of a right
side row, slip this first stitch
purlwise with yarn in front.
FIRST HALF OF THE SCARF – INCREASING BY 43 STS
This makes a nice, neat edge.
Section 1 Section 2
• The stitch counts before the
marker for the lace edge are Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, knit to marker, Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, k4, p2,
different by row. m1, slm, k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (6 sts
yo twice, k2. before marker)

Instructions Row 2 (WS): K3, p1, k2, p2,

slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (8 sts
Work Section 2 rows 1-4 15
times. (47 sts),
before marker)
SET-UP Section 3
Row 3: Sl 1, knit to marker, slm,
Cast on 3 sts. k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, k4. Work Section 1 pattern rows 1-4
5 times. (52 sts)
Knit one row. Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, k4, p2,
slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (6 sts
Row 1 (RS): K1, m1, k1, m1, k1. before marker)
(5 sts)
Work Section 1 rows 1-4 8 times.
Row 2 (WS): Knit. (17 sts)

Row 3: Sl 1, k1, m1, k1, m1, k2.

(7 sts) MAIN SECTION – NO INCREASES

Row 4: Knit. Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, knit to marker, Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, k4, p2,
slm, k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, yo slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (6 sts
Row 5: Sl1, k1, m1, pm, k1, m1, twice, k2. before marker)
k4. (9 sts)
Row 2 (WS): K3, p1, k2, p2, slm, Work Main Section rows 1-4 3
Row 6: K2, p4, k3. purl to last 3sts, k3. (8 sts before times (52 sts).
marker)

Row 3: Sl 1, knit to marker, slm,

k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, k4.

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 Instructions
FINISHING

Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, k2, ssk, k1,

k2tog, k1. (7 sts)

Row 2 (WS): Knit.

Row 3: Sl 1, k1, ssk, k2tog, k1. (5

sts)

Row 4: Knit.

Row 5: Sl 1, ssk, k2tog. (3 sts)

Row 6: Purl.
SECOND HALF OF THE SCARF – DECREASING BY 43 STS
Bind off.
Section 4 Section 5

Row 1 (RS): Sl 1, knit to marker, Row 1: Sl 1, knit to 2 sts before FINISHING

slm, k2tog, yo twice, k2tog, yo marker, ssk, slm, k2tog, yo twice,
Block the scarf to measurements
twice, k2. k2tog, yo twice, k2.
(see a diagram). I recommend
Row 2 (WS): K3, p1, k2, p2, Row 2 (WS): K3, p1, k2, p2, wet blocking with lace blocking
slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (8 sts slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (8 sts wires.
before marker) before marker)
Weave in ends.
Row 3: Sl 1, knit to 2 sts before Row 3: Sl 1, knit to 2 sts before
marker, ssk, slm, k2tog, yo twice, marker, ssk, slm, k2tog, yo twice, 13”
k2tog, k4. k2tog, k4.

Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, k4, p2, Row 4: Bind off 2 sts, k4, p2,
slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (6 sts slm, purl to last 3 sts, k3. (6 sts
before marker) before marker)

Work Section 4 rows 1-4 5 times, Work Section 5 rows 1-4 15

(47 sts) times. (17 sts)

Section 6
45”
Work Section 4 rows 1-4 8 times.
(9 sts)

Remove marker.

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46 | Ribbon Weave
 Ribbon
Weave
Knit
SKILL LEVEL
Intermediate

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
24 inches width
64 inches long

DanDoh Yarn “Silk +”

(76% Silk, 24% cotton,
227yards/50g) 5 skeins
French Blue

NEEDLES
US size 6 (4.0 mm) 32”
circular knitting needles, or
size needed to obtain gauge

NOTIONS
Stitch markers
Darning needle
Lace blocking wires (optional
for blocking)

T
3 Buttons (3/4” - 7/8” dia)
his simple rectangle with buttons can be worn as
GAUGE a shawl, a poncho, or a cape. The knitted fabric
is a combination of the Stockinette Stitch pattern
22 sts x 26 rows = 4” in St st
and the Swirls Stitch pattern. The Swirls Stitch pattern
(blocked)
sections vary in width, creating an asymmetrical look.

One edge is wavy from the Swirls Stitch pattern. The other
long edge uses the clean, straight Stockinette Stitch with
eyelets for button holes. It is easy to adjust the width and
length for your preference.

© 2017 DanDoh All Rights Reserved. Pattern

for personal use only. Not to be copied/sold
in any form. Ribbon Weave | 47
Pattern Notes
• I recommend to choosing
buttons after the shawl is
blocked. Choose the ones that
are a little tight going through
the button holes, because the
knitted fabric will stretch out
over time. I personally like dome
shaped buttons for a knitted
garment. They stay in place
well.
Stitch Guide
Swirls Stitch pattern (multiple of 10 sts)
• I held size #4 needle and #6
needle together to cast my Row 1 (RS): *Yo, k8, k2tog; rep from *.
stitches on around both to
create a little loose cast on row. Row 2: *P2tog, p7, yo, p1; rep from *.

Row 3: *K2, yo, k6, k2tog; rep from *.

• If you prefer a longer shawl,
work more repeats of the last Row 4: *P2tog, p5, yo, p3; rep from *.
rows 1-18. You will need about
50 yards more to work 1 repeat Row 5: *K4, yo, k4, k2tog; rep from *.
of rows 1-18.
Row 6: *P2tog, p3, yo, p5; rep from *.

Row 7: *K6, yo, k2, k2tog; rep from *.

Row 8: *P2tog, p1, yo, p7; rep from *.

Row 9: *K8, yo, k2tog; rep from *.

Row 10: *Yo, p8, Pp2tog-tbl; rep from *.

Row 11: *SSK, k7, yo, k1; rep from *.

Row 12: *P2, yo, p6, p2tog-tbl; rep from *.

Row 13: *Ssk, k5, yo, k3; rep from *.

Row 14: *P4, yo, p4, p2tog-tbl; rep from *.

Row 15: *Ssk, k3, yo, k5; rep from *.

Row 16: *P6, yo, p2, p2tog-tbl; rep from *.

Row 17: *Ssk, k1, yo, k7; rep from *.

Row 18: *P8, yo, p2tog-tbl; rep from *.

Repeat rows 1-18 for pattern.

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Instructions
Cast on 111 sts.

Then work three rows of Seed

stitch pattern as follows: K1, *p1,
k1; rep from *.

Purl one row.

Then work as follows:

Note: Work in Swirls Stitch

pattern between markers and
then work remaining sts in St st.

You will need to move the

second marker each time the
number of patt reps changes.

Row 1 (RS): K1, place marker

(pm), work row 1 of Swirls St
patt 9 times, pm, knit rem sts.

Row 2: Purl to 1st marker, slm,

work row 2 of Swirls St patt to
2nd marker, slm, p1.

Row 3 and all RS rows: K1, work Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl to Row 18: Purl to 1st marker, slm,
in Swirls St patt to 2nd marker, 1st marker, slm, work in Swirls St work in Swirls St patt to 2nd
slm, knit rem sts. patt to 2nd marker, slm, p1. marker, slm, p1.

Row 4 and all WS rows: Purl to Row 3 and all RS rows: K1, slm, Then work the following Rows
1st marker, work in Swirls St patt Work in Swirls St patt to 2nd 1-18 a total of 4 times - 72 rows.
to 2nd marker, slm, p1. marker, slm, knit rem sts.
Row 1 (RS): K1, slm, work Row
Row 18: Purl to 1st marker, work Row 18: Purl to 1st marker, slm, 1 of Swirls St patt 6 times, pm,
in Swirls St patt to 2nd marker, work in Swirls St patt to 2nd knit rem sts.
slm, p1. marker, slm, p1.
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl to
Work these rows 1-18 a total of Then work the following rows 1st marker, slm, work in Swirls St
5 times – 90 rows. On Row 1, 1-18 a total of 4 times - 72 rows. patt to 2nd marker, slm, p1.
you don’t need to place markers
when working the other 4 reps Row 1(RS): K1, slm, work Row 1 Row 3 and all RS rows: K1, slm,
of rows 1-18. of Swirls St patt 7 times, pm, knit Work in Swirls St patt to 2nd
rem sts. marker, slm, knit rem sts.
Then work the following rows
1-18 a total of 5 times - 90 rows. Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl to Row 18: Purl to 1st marker, slm,
1st marker, slm, work in Swirls St work in Swirls St patt to 2nd
Row 1 (RS): K1, slm, work Row patt to 2nd marker, slm, p1. marker, slm, p1.
1 of Swirls St patt 8 times, pm
(move 2nd marker from previous Row 3 and all RS rows: K1, slm,
row or use another marker), knit Work in Swirls St patt to 2nd
rem sts. marker, slm, knit rem sts.
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Instructions
Then work the following Rows Button Hole Edging
1-18 a total of 3 times - 54 rows.
With RS facing you, pick up
Row 1 (RS): K1, slm, work Row and knit 1 st in every other row
1 of Swirls St patt 5 times, pm, along the Stockinette Stitch
knit rem sts. edge, starting with the last st
on the BO edge (total 213 sts).
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl to This row counts as Row 1.
1st marker, slm, work in Swirls
St patt to 2nd marker, slm, p1. Note: If you made a longer
shawl (worked extra repeats
Row 3 and all RS rows: K1, slm, of Rows 1-18), you will have
Work in Swirls St patt to 2nd a different number of picked
marker, slm, knit rem sts. up stitches. Make sure that
Row 18: Purl to 1st marker, slm, you have an odd numbers of
work in Swirls St patt to 2nd stitches at this point.
marker, slm, p1. Rows 2-5: Knit.

Then work the following Rows Row 6: P1, *p2tog, yo; rep from
1-18 a total of 2 times - 36 rows. * to last 2 sts, p2.

Row 1 (RS): K1, slm, work Row Rows 7-10: Knit.

1 of Swirls St patt 4 times, pm, Bind off all sts with the
knit rem sts. following Elastic Bind Off
Row 2 and all WS rows: Purl to method.
1st marker, slm, work in Swirls
St patt to 2nd marker, slm, p1.

Row 3 and all RS rows: K1, slm,

Work in Swirls St patt to 2nd
marker, slm, knit rem sts.

Row 18: Purl to 1st marker, slm,

work in Swirls St patt to 2nd
marker, slm, p1.

Then knit one row.

Then work three rows of Seed

Stitch pattern as follows: K1,
*p1, k1; rep from * .

Bind off all sts. Cut the yarn.

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 bound-off edge

4 patterns x 2

5 patterns x 3

6 patterns x 4

Elastic Bind Off

Step 1: Knit two stitches as normal. 7 patterns x 4 rep

64”
Step 2: Slip each stitch back to the left-hand needle.

Step 3: Knit the two slipped stitches together through the

back loop.

Step 4: Knit one more stitch as normal.

8 patterns x 5 rep

Step 5: You now have two stitches again on the right-hand

needle.

From this point, repeat Steps 2 through 5 until all of your

stitches have been worked. When you have one last stitch
remaining on the right-hand needle (after having just
worked step 3), cut the yarn and pull through the stitch to 9 patterns x 5 rep
fasten off.

FINISHING
cast-on edge
I recommend wet blocking with Lace Blocking Wires. It
makes the Lace pattern open up and reach the desired 24”
length/width.

Sew on buttons: Place markers where you want to sew

buttons on the button-hole edge. Buttons are sewn only on
one side.

Note: For this sample, a bottom button is sewn 11” from the
cast-on edge. Then 2 more buttons were sewn 4” apart.
Adjust them to your preference.
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52 | Entwined
 Entwined
Crochet
SKILL LEVEL
Beginner

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
61/2 inches long without clasp
Approx 81/2 inches circumference
with clasp (depending on clasps)

HOOKS
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook, or
size needed to obtain gauge

MATERIALS

T
DanDoh Yarn “Cotton Fine” his simple quick project makes a sparkly accessory
and a thoughtful gift. It is the perfect beginner
100% cotton, 435yards/50g project, using only chains. Beads, cord ends, and
35 yards of Main Color and 15 toggle clasps give a perfectly finished look to your
yards of Contrast Color bracelets. There are two styles of bracelet, knotted and un-
knotted. If you add a chain to the cord ends, you can use it
264 pcs #8 Seed Beads as necklace as well!
Shown here: Miyuki #8 round cut
Kits are available on our website (DanDoh.com) and include:
2 Cord ends (for 6mm inside • Pattern
diameter)
• 2 colors of DanDoh “Cotton Fine” yarn (100 % cotton,
Shown here: TierraCast® Maker’s 55yds/80m each color)
Collection
• #8 Seed Beads
1 set of clasps for closure • Big Eye Beading Needle for stringing beads
2 Jump rings • 2 Cord Ends
• Set of Toggle clasp
Big Eye Beads Needle
• 2 Jump Rings
Glue for Jewelry/Bead
(recommend E6000) Note: If you purchased this as a kit, the parts (cord ends,
clasp, and jump ring) are already connected. You will
GAUGE just need to glue the chain strands into the cord end to
complete your bracelet. The only additional materials
40 chs = 9”
needed are a size E (3.5mm) crochet hook and a glue
(recommend E6000 for this project).

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Instructions

1. String beads. 2. Make Chain Strands.

Thread Main Color yarn onto beading needle. Chain 35, slide 1 bead up to hook and chain over
String 192 beads onto yarn. Do not cut yarn. it, tightening chain around bead, *chain 1 without
bead; slide 1 bead up to hook and chain over it,
Also thread Point Color yarn onto beading tightening chain around bead; repeat from * until
needle, string 72 beads onto yarn. Do not cut total of 12 beads are used up, then chain 35 (see
yarn. Diagram 1). Fasten off and cut yarn.

Make 16 chain strands in Main Color, and 6 chain

DIAGRAM 1 strands in Contrast Color.
35 chains 35 chains
bead

3. Make a group of chain strands (If you want an on the table. Cut 4 pieces of yarn (it does not
un-knotted style bracelet, skip Steps 3 and 4, matter what color), each 6-8” length, and use
and go to Step 5). this yarn to tie each end of a group of 11 chain
strands. The length between ties should be
Make two groups of 11 chain strands (8 Main about 7½”, and the beaded area should be
Colors and 3 Point Colors) and line them up centered between the ties (see Diagram 2).

DIAGRAM 2 tie 7½” tie

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 Instructions

4. Knot the two groups of strands together using a Double Carrick Bend knot.

See Diagram 3 (You can find a demonstration Adjust the four thread tips, so they are even
of the Double Carrick Bend knot on YouTube). and slightly tighten the knot. The four ties
should be outside of the knot area (see
Diagram 4). Remove the ties.

DIAGRAM 3 DIAGRAM 4

5. Tie each end of the 22 chain strands. DIAGRAM 5

Cut 2 pieces of yarn, each 8” long, and Un-knotted style

use this yarn to tie each end of the chain 6½ - 7”
strands (see Diagram 5).

Note: The measurement between these

ties is the length of the bracelet without
clasps. The samples on page 54 show
6½ - 7” between these ties, and will be 1”
longer after adding cord ends and clasps. Knotted style
Remember the finished length depends 6½ - 7”
on the clasps you use.

6. Attach cord ends.

Make sure that the ties holding the

bundle of strands together at each end
are TIGHT (you can wrap and tie 2-3
times). Use your scissors and trim the Note: 6mm cord caps work well with this
end of the chain strands 1/8” or less from project, but the fit is tight. Cut extra strands
the tie on each end. Place a small amount shorter and shape or smooth them to make it
of glue into the cap of the cord end and easier to push them into the cap.
on the ends of the chain strands. Push
the ends into the cap, twisting to get 7. Attach the clasps to the cord ends using a
them into the tip. I used a chopstick to Jump Ring.
push all strands into the cord ends.
Note: Skip step 7 if you use a bracelet kit
Work the other end the same way. Set from DanDoh Designs.
aside until thoroughly dry (important!).

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Abbreviations

Beg: Beginning

Ch: Chain

Cn: Cable Needle

Col: Color

Dc: Double Crochet

Ea: Each

K: Knit

K2tog: Knit two stitches together

Kfb: Knit in front and back

Sc: Single Crochet
K-tbl: Knit through back loop
Sk: Skip
LH: Left Hand
Sl 1: Slip one stitch
M: Marker
Sl 2-k1-p2sso: Slip 2 stitches together
M1: Make one (with left needle
knitwise, knit next stitch, then
tip, lift strand between st
pass the 2 slipped stitches
just worked and next st from
over the knit stitch and off
front to back, knit this strand
the needle.
through the back loop)
Sl: Slip
P: Purl
Sl st: Slip Stitch
P2tog: Purl two stitches together
Slm: Slip marker
P2tog-tbl: Purl two together through
back loop Sp: Space
Patt: Pattern Sp: SpaceCn: Cable needle
Pm: Place maker SSK: Slip one stitch knitwise, slip
another stitch, then knit the
P-tbl: Purl through back loop
two slipped stitches together.
Rem: remaining
St st: Stockinette stitch (knit all RS
Rep(s): Repeat(s) rows, purl all WS rows)

RH: Right Hand St(s): Stitch(es)

Rnd(s): Round(s) Tr: Treble Crochet

Rnd: Round WS: Wrong side

RS: Right Side Yo: Yarn Over

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 Breathe Modern is the seventh book of
DanDoh (Warm Earth) Designs by Yumiko
Alexander, and her second self-published
book. This book features eleven new designs
using her exclusive line of DahDoh Yarns.
Whether you enjoy knitting or crochet, you
will love working this collection of light, airy
patterns.

Imported form Japan, DanDoh Yarns come in

a variety of wearable colors in three beautiful
and workable textures: Silk+, Cotton Fine,
and Linen. Shop the full selection of DanDoh
Yarns and pattern designs at DanDoh.com.

Originally from Japan, Yumiko Alexander

currently lives with her family in Chandler,
www.DanDoh.com Arizona, where she continues to create her
unique and fashionable designs.