FORZA STITCH

WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1 (RS): [K3, yo] twice, ssk, k2, yo, ssk,

Row 19: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] three times,
[k2tog, yo, k2] three times, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front36 sts.

[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, yo, k1, sl2 purlwise

Row 21: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, k1,

wyif26 sts.

yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1,

Row 2 and all even-numbered rows (WS): K2,

purl to last 2 sts, sl2 purlwise with yarn in front.
Row 3: K1, [k3, yo] twice, ssk, k2, yo, ssk,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, yo, k2, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront28 sts.
Row 5: K2, [k3, yo] twice, ssk, k2, yo, ssk,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, yo, k3, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront30 sts.
Row 7: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k4, [yo,
ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2 purlwise with yarn in
front32 sts.
Row 9: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k6, [yo,
ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2 purlwise with yarn in
front34 sts.
Row 11: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k2, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front36 sts.
Row 13: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k3, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front38 sts.
Row 15: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k4, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k4, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front40 sts.

k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise with yarn in front34

A Project From

KNOCKOUT KNITS
by Laura Nelkin

sts.
Row 23: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, k4,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront32 sts.
Row 25: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, k2,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront30 sts.
Row 27: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, [k2tog,
yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise with
yarn in front28 sts.
Row 29: K3, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, [k2tog,
yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k1, sl2 purlwise with
yarn in front26 sts.
Row 31: K2, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, [k2tog,
yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, sl2 purlwise with yarn in
front24 sts.
Row 33: K6, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2,
k2tog, yo, k4, sl2 purlwise with yarn in f ront24
sts.
Row 34: K2, purl to last 2 sts, slip 2 purlwise
with yarn in front.

On Sale September 2, 2014

Row 17: K4, ssk, k3, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, k1, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k3,
k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise with yarn in front38
sts.

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[ A R T: 3 1 9 3 3 6 , 3 9 5 4 0 3 ]

FORZA SCARF

Worked in two halves and grafted in the center, this single-sided

lace scarf will teach you the intricacies of working shaped lace,
integrated I-cord edging, and reading a chart.

Skill Level

Gauge

Advanced Beginner

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4" (10cm) in

stockinette stitch, blocked

Materials

V V
V V
F O R Z A S T I VT CVH C H A R T
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V V V
V VV V
V V VV
V V
V VV V
V VV V
V VV V
V V
V V

Finished Measurements

US size 5 (3.75mm) needles, or size needed to

6" (16.5cm) at widest point, 4" (10cm) at

obtain gauge

narrowest point x 35" (89cm) long

29
27
33

CHART KEY

k1

Notes

yo

The Forza Stitch is both charted and written

k2tog

out; you get to decide which you prefer to

Classic Elite Fresco; 60% wool, 30% alpaca,

work. If youre working from the chart, read

10% angora; 1.76 oz (50g), 164 yd (150m); 1

the odd-numbered (right-side) rows from

skein in Purple Haze (5379)

right to left.
Your stitch count will change on
odd-numbered Rows 131. On odd-numbered
Rows 115 you will be increasing each row
by 2 sts, and on o
dd-numbered Rows 1731
you will be decreasing by 2 sts.

25

31

23

29

21

27
25

19
23

17

21

15

19

13

17
15

11

13

11

7
5
3
1

3
1

Row 2
2 and
rows (WS):
purl K2, purl
k1 Row
andallalleven-numbered
even-numbered
rowsK2,
(WS):
last 22sts,
2 purlwise
with yarn
in yarn
front. in front.
totolast
sts,slipslip
2 purlwise
with
yo
k1

Scrap yarn or spare needle

Yarn U sed

31

V V

135 yd (123m) sport-weight yarn

Tapestry needle

33

k2tog

yo

ssk

k2tog

slip purlwise with yarn in front

ssk

ssk

FIRST HALF

V
slip purlwise with yarn in front
Using the knitted-on method, cast on 24 sts.

Work Rows 134 from the Forza Chart or writ-

slip purlwise with yarn in front

SECOND HALF
Work as for first half.
Cut yarn, leaving a 6 (15cm) tail.

ten instructions o
nce24 sts remain.
Leave sts on needle.
Then work Rows 33 and 34 forty-six more
times.
Work Row 33 once more, knitting the last 2 sts
instead of slipping them. (You are ending with
a RS row.)
Cut yarn, leaving a 36 (91cm) tail.
Place sts onto scrap yarn or spare needle.

FINISHING
Hold both halves of scarf with wrong sides
together and using Kitchener stitch, graft the
two pieces together.
Weave in ends and block.
N O T E : The scarf will become much longer

with blocking.

[ A R T: 3 1 9 3 3 6 , 3 9 5 4 0 3 ]

FORZA SCARF

Worked in two halves and grafted in the center, this single-sided

lace scarf will teach you the intricacies of working shaped lace,
integrated I-cord edging, and reading a chart.

Skill Level

Gauge

Advanced Beginner

22 stitches and 28 rows = 4" (10cm) in

stockinette stitch, blocked

Materials

V V
V V
F O R Z A S T I VT CVH C H A R T
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V
V V V V
V VV V
V V VV
V V
V VV V
V VV V
V VV V
V V
V V

Finished Measurements

US size 5 (3.75mm) needles, or size needed to

6" (16.5cm) at widest point, 4" (10cm) at

obtain gauge

narrowest point x 35" (89cm) long

29
27
33

CHART KEY

k1

Notes

yo

The Forza Stitch is both charted and written

k2tog

out; you get to decide which you prefer to

Classic Elite Fresco; 60% wool, 30% alpaca,

work. If youre working from the chart, read

10% angora; 1.76 oz (50g), 164 yd (150m); 1

the odd-numbered (right-side) rows from

skein in Purple Haze (5379)

right to left.
Your stitch count will change on
odd-numbered Rows 131. On odd-numbered
Rows 115 you will be increasing each row
by 2 sts, and on o
dd-numbered Rows 1731
you will be decreasing by 2 sts.

25

31

23

29

21

27
25

19
23

17

21

15

19

13

17
15

11

13

11

7
5
3
1

3
1

Row 2
2 and
rows (WS):
purl K2, purl
k1 Row
andallalleven-numbered
even-numbered
rowsK2,
(WS):
last 22sts,
2 purlwise
with yarn
in yarn
front. in front.
totolast
sts,slipslip
2 purlwise
with
yo
k1

Scrap yarn or spare needle

Yarn U sed

31

V V

135 yd (123m) sport-weight yarn

Tapestry needle

33

k2tog

yo

ssk

k2tog

slip purlwise with yarn in front

ssk

ssk

FIRST HALF

V
slip purlwise with yarn in front
Using the knitted-on method, cast on 24 sts.

Work Rows 134 from the Forza Chart or writ-

slip purlwise with yarn in front

SECOND HALF
Work as for first half.
Cut yarn, leaving a 6 (15cm) tail.

ten instructions o
nce24 sts remain.
Leave sts on needle.
Then work Rows 33 and 34 forty-six more
times.
Work Row 33 once more, knitting the last 2 sts
instead of slipping them. (You are ending with
a RS row.)
Cut yarn, leaving a 36 (91cm) tail.
Place sts onto scrap yarn or spare needle.

FINISHING
Hold both halves of scarf with wrong sides
together and using Kitchener stitch, graft the
two pieces together.
Weave in ends and block.
N O T E : The scarf will become much longer

with blocking.

FORZA STITCH
WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS
Row 1 (RS): [K3, yo] twice, ssk, k2, yo, ssk,

Row 19: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] three times,
[k2tog, yo, k2] three times, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front36 sts.

[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, yo, k1, sl2 purlwise

Row 21: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, k1,

wyif26 sts.

yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1,

Row 2 and all even-numbered rows (WS): K2,

purl to last 2 sts, sl2 purlwise with yarn in front.
Row 3: K1, [k3, yo] twice, ssk, k2, yo, ssk,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, yo, k2, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront28 sts.
Row 5: K2, [k3, yo] twice, ssk, k2, yo, ssk,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, yo, k3, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront30 sts.
Row 7: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k4, [yo,
ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2 purlwise with yarn in
front32 sts.
Row 9: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k6, [yo,
ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2 purlwise with yarn in
front34 sts.
Row 11: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k2, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k2, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front36 sts.
Row 13: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k3, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k3, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front38 sts.
Row 15: K5, yo, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k4, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k4, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, yo, k3, sl2
purlwise with yarn in front40 sts.

k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise with yarn in front34

A Project From

KNOCKOUT KNITS
by Laura Nelkin

sts.
Row 23: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, k4,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront32 sts.
Row 25: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, k2,
[k2tog, yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise
with yarn in f ront30 sts.
Row 27: K4, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, [k2tog,
yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise with
yarn in front28 sts.
Row 29: K3, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, [k2tog,
yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, k1, sl2 purlwise with
yarn in front26 sts.
Row 31: K2, ssk, k1, [k2, yo, ssk] twice, [k2tog,
yo, k2] twice, k1, k2tog, sl2 purlwise with yarn in
front24 sts.
Row 33: K6, yo, ssk, k2, yo, ssk, k2tog, yo, k2,
k2tog, yo, k4, sl2 purlwise with yarn in f ront24
sts.
Row 34: K2, purl to last 2 sts, slip 2 purlwise
with yarn in front.

On Sale September 2, 2014

Row 17: K4, ssk, k3, [yo, ssk, k2] twice, k1, yo,
ssk, k2tog, yo, k1, [k2, k2tog, yo] twice, k3,
k2tog, k2, sl2 purlwise with yarn in front38
sts.

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