Admiral's Knot Halter by Ashley Rao

Admiral's Knot Halter

Knitting
May 2013
Sport (12 wpi) ?
22 stitches and 31 rows = 4 inches
in St st
US 2 - 2.75 mm
US 3 - 3.25 mm
US 5 - 3.75 mm
600 - 1000 yards (549 - 914 m)
32½ (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference
English
This pattern is available from interweave.com for $7.99.

Short-rows and slipped stitches help shape an elaborate collar inspired by sailing knots. Halter is knit in two different weights for structure and drape.

Finished Size 32½ (36, 40, 44, 48)“ bust circumference. Tank shown measures 32½”.

Yarn Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd

135 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #4809 teal (A), 4 (5, 6, 7, 7) balls. Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd 100 m/1¾ oz 50 g): #3809 teal (B), 2 balls.

Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Body—sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 32” circular (cir). Racerback collar—size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 31 rows = 4” in St st with A on size 3 (3.25 mm) needle.