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finished size This is what happens when I do lace. I am absolutely in love

To fit 34 (40, 44, 48, 52)" with the way lace triangles work. With this particular design,
(85 [100, 110, 120, 130] cm) bust.
it was a challenge to keep the joy of knitting a triangle
while still maintaining a beautiful fit. The skirt is flared by

yarn changing the needle size rather than making increases.

Classic Elite Portland Tweed This makes the lower edge of the skirt move a little more
(50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25%
freely giving it a very feminine and delicate feel. I am
viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g):
#5054 lavender, not a lover of pink, but I simply couldn’t resist this
8 (8, 9, 9, 10) balls.
delicate shade when I saw it in the store.
needles
Sleeves, body, and upper skirt:
size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm).
Lower skirt: sizes U.S. 8 and 9
(5 and 5.5 mm).
Adjust needle size if necessary to
obtain the correct gauge.

gauge
20 sts and 28 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st
on smallest needles.
21 sts and 15 rows = 4" (10 cm) according to
Chart A, B, or C on smallest needles, unblocked.

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finished size
To fit 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)"
91.5 [100, 110, 120, 130] cm)
chest.
yarn
Cascade Ecological Wool (100%
undyed Peruvian wool; 478 yd
[438 m]/250 g): # 8018 gray, 4 (4, 5,
5, 6) skeins.
This rugged jacket features shoulder cables (for strength
and accent), bias pockets, and an overall textured pattern.
Be aware that the knitted fabric is rather spongy and
prone to stretching, so be sure to sew strong seams,
especially at the shoulders. I kept this design relatively
simple and masculine so he’ll enjoy wearing as much
as you’ll enjoy making it!

needles
Body and sleeves: size U.S. 10 (6 mm).
Edging: size U.S. 7 (4.5 mm).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain
the correct gauge.

notions
Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders;
tapestry needle; six ¾" (2 cm) buttons.

gauge
15 sts and 23 rows = 4" (10 cm) on larger needles.

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contents
and project gallery
Introduction

C h a p t e r 1 : T r u ly S i d e ways
Cecile te x tu r ed pu llover
Merideth swi n g jack e t
Lynette c ro pped c ar digan with b ell s lee ves
Merielle s h o rt c abled c ar digan with s hawl co ll ar
Talia h e avi ly te x tu r ed do lman
Deille c ar digan with b ell s lee ves an d wi de co ll ar

C h a p t e r 2 : M o s t ly S i d e ways
Dominique l ac e s h o rt-s lee ved jack e t Jesse
Francesca s h o rt-s lee ved to p with emboss ed diam o n d
p u l lov e r
pat ter n

Dani V- n ec k s h ell with b r ai ded c able at s h o u lders

Gemma c ape with c abled edg es
Felix man ’ s Alpi n e jack e t with zi pper
Becca asymm e tric al c ar digan with wi de b ell s lee ves
Dani
C h a p t e r 3 : E v e ry w h i c h way shell
Jose man ’ s c abled c ar digan with deep yo k e
an d s hawl co ll ar

Erik man ’ s te x tu r ed c ar digan with stan d - u p

co ll ar an d diago nal p ock e ts

Jesse te x tu r ed pu llover with ¾- len gth s lee ves

an d s hawl co ll ar

Bethany ar m y-st yle fit ted c ar digan with

c able d e tai l s

Jacqui bo lero -t ype vest with c able edg i n g

C h a p t e r 4 : G lo s sa ry o f T e c h n i q u e s
Sources for Supplies
Index
 Felix
jac k e t

Francesca
to p

Lynette
cardigan

Gemma
cape
A new a ngle
on knitting
emerging knitwear designer
m at h e w g n ag y p r e s e n t s a
f r e s h c o ll e c t i o n o f s e v e n t e e n
s w e at e r s f o r w o m e n a n d m e n
with knit ting off the a xis .

Each of the seventeen patterns is designed in a

one-of-a-kind way, focusing on knitting sideways or
in an untraditional direction rather than the usual
top-down or bottom-up construction. Knitting at
different angles gives the projects unique shaping
and fashion-forward silhouettes.

The projects are both classic and stylish,

incorporating clever combinations of textured
stitches and design details.

Learn new techniques for knitting sideways

and every which way and make seventeen
contemporary, wearable patterns with
Knitting Off the Axis.

Mathew GNagy is an accomplished costume

designer and pattern maker. His knitwear designs have Paperback
been published in Knitscene and by Lion Brand Yarns. 8½ x 9, 160 pages
He has also made knitwear samples for a variety of ISBN 978-1-59668-311-2
fashion designers for runway shows. Mathew resides $24.95
in New York City with his partner and their two cats. Available October 2011