Cotton Gold

Skein Information:  200 Yards  25 Grams
Yarn Composition: Cotton 65%, Metallic 8%, Payette 27%
Yarn Weight Information: Sock, Fingering, Baby 
Stitches Per Inch: Knit: 30 sts x 40 rows = 4" // US Size 1 (2.25 mm) ; Crochet: 23 sts x 30 rows = 4" // US Size C-2 (2.75 mm)

Yarn Care: hand wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry, do not iron, dryclean - any solvent

 Midnight Top - Designed by Aubrey Busek. The Midnight Top is a glamorous piece that reminds us of glimmering stars dancing in the sky on a warm summer night. Cotton Supreme DK and Cotton Gold are held together throughout the pattern to create just the right amount of sparkle. This versatile piece easily transitions from day to night – wear it as a swim cover-up, casual top, or with an evening dress for a bit of elegance. Additional touches including exposed seams and fringed hemline make this piece even more special.

SIZES: Extra Small (Small, Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X, 4X, 5X), Shown in Small size with approx. 3” of positive ease.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 30½ (34, 38¾, 42½, 46, 50¾, 54½, 58, 62¾)”
Length: 21½ (22, 22½, 23½, 24, 24½, 25½, 26, 26½)”

MATERIALS: Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme DK (100% Cotton; 100g/230 yds) • 718 Black (A) – 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hanks
Rozetti Yarns Cotton Gold (65% cotton, 8% metallic, 27% payette; 100g/230 yds) • 1097 Black with Silver Sequins (B) – 4 (4, 5, 5, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) straight (or preferred needle for knitting flat) or size needed to obtain gauge
Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers (optional), stitch holders or waste yarn, crochet hook (for attaching fringe)

GAUGE: 20 sts x 21 rows = 4” in Columns patt. Save time check your gauge.

PATTERN NOTES: This top is knit flat in pieces and seamed. The shoulders are joined with the three-needle bind-off. Yarns A & B are held together as one throughout. Fringe is applied to the hem during finishing. This top uses a very stretchy stitch pattern that makes it perfect for layering and multi-wear options. Please choose a size approx 0-3” greater than your natural bust measurement.

Crocheted Shawl with Sequins
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 48" x 30"
MATERIALS:  Cotton Gold • #1091 – 6 balls
Hook: US B-1 (2.25mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge; Notions: Tapestry needle

Amphoras Tank
SIZES: Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:  Bust: 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)”; Length From Underarm: 14 (14, 14½, 14½, 15)”.  Note: This tank is very stretchy and is intended to fit with up to 4” of negative ease.
MATERIALS: Cotton Gold ;• Color 1091 – 8 (10, 10, 12, 12) balls
Needles: US Size 4 (3.5 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge; Notions: Stitch markers, removable marker or safety pin, tapestry needle, stitch holders
PATTERN NOTES: Yarn is held double throughout tank.  This top has an a-line shape. Decreases are worked at the sides of front and back. When decreasing in pattern, be sure only to work a decrease/increase in the lace pattern if there are enough stitches to work a corresponding increase/decrease. If there are not enough stitches for a full pattern repeat, you may wish to keep these in stockinette stitch.

Inspired Dolman
SIZES: Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”; Length: 21½ (22, 23, 23½, 24¼, 24½)” Note: This piece is intended to fit with several inches of positive ease.
MATERIALS:  Nazli Gelin Garden 5 (discontinued substitute Cotton True Sport) • 500-69 (MC) – 4 (5, 6, 7, 8, 8) balls; Cotton Gold • 1091 (CC) – 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) balls
Needles: US Size 2 (2.75 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge; US Size 4 (3.5 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge; Notions: Tapestry needle, safety pin

Phantom Shawlette - also available in Sparkle Fine 2
The star of the show – the Phantom Shawlette is perfect for an evening out. Gorgeous lace and sparkly sequins make this shawl a joy to knit and to wear.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width along Top Edge: 53”  x   Depth in Center: 16”
MATERIALS: Cotton Gold • 1100 (deep blue with blue sequins) – 3 balls
Needles: US Size 6 (4 mm) 36” circular or size needed to obtain gauge;  Notions: Stitch markers, removable stitch marker, tapestry needle; 
PATTERN NOTES:  This piece is worked from the top down. It is similar to a top down triangle-shaped shawl. But in addition to 2 increased stitches at the center on each RS row, there are also 2 stitches increased on each side instead of just 1, making 6 increased stitches every RS row. This gives the shawlette a flowing, generous shape. The Phantom border is worked as a knit-on edging after working the body.

Crinkle Cowl
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Top Circumference: 20”  x  Lower Circumference: 33”  x  Depth: 11”
MATERIALS:  Cotton Gold  • 1097 (black with silver sequins) – 2 balls; Fibra Natura Whisper Lace (70% wool, 30% silk; 50g/440 yds) • 111 Ebony – 1 ball
Needles: US Size 5 (3.75 mm) straight or size needed to obtain gauge; Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch markers

Halo and Sparkle Sweater
SIZES: Small (Medium, Large, 1X, 2X, 3X)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Bust: 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)”
MATERIALS:  Universal Yarn Amphora (60% acrylic, 20% mohair, 20% alpaca; 100g/306 yds) or substitute Alaska  • 101 Mallow (MC) – 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5) balls;  Cotton Gold • 1098 (CC) – 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) straight, 16” circular (for Neck Edging) or size needed to obtain gauge; Notions: Tapestry needle, stitch holder, removable stitch markers

Florin Scarf
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width: 4”  x  Length: 42”
MATERIALS:  Cotton Gold • 1091 – 1 ball
Hook: US Size B-1 (2.25 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge; Notions: Tapestry needle

Beyond the Sea Cowl
Light and lofty Revolutions meets glittering Cotton Gold in this cowl for a match made in heaven. One strand of each yarn is held together throughout the project.  The colors evoke an underwater feel, while the shell stitch pattern furthers the notion. The main pattern is a three row repeat using very basic crochet stitches, making this a suitable project for an adventurous beginner.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Circumference: 29”  x  Depth: 18½”
MATERIALS:   Universal Yarn Revolutions (57% acrylic, 15% nylon, 10% wool, 10% alpaca, 8% mohair; 200g/612 yds) • 102 Seascape (A) – 1 skein;  Cotton Gold • 1100 (deep blue) (B) – 2 balls
Hook: US Size J-10 (6 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge; Notions: Tapestry needle
PATTERN NOTES: The Shell Windows stitch pattern is a multiple of 8 stitches. To make a wider cowl, simply begin with more stitches by adding multiples of 8. Each repeat of 8 stitches will add approximately 2?” of width to your cowl.

Starlight Stole - LYS Exclusive - This pattern is also available in print in 50 Garter Stitch Gifts to Knit.
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS:  Approx 20 x 72" / 51 x 182.5cm
MATERIALS: Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 100g / 220 yds) • 12270 Natural (MC) – 3 skeins, all sizes;  Cotton Gold • 1098 Silver with Silver Sequins (CC) – 2 balls, all sizes
Needles: US Size 8 (5 mm) straight or size for gauge; Notions: crochet hook for fringe, tapestry needle
PATTERN NOTES:  This simple-to-knit scarf uses two weights of yarn to create dramatic bands of sparkle. The perfect accessory for a night out.

Hanasaku Stole - LYS Exclusive
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Width: 17”  x  Length: 57” (excluding fringe)
MATERIALS:  Cotton Gold • 1098 (C1) – 2 skeins;  Universal Yarn Classic Shades (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 100g/197 yds) • 707 Lake (C2) – 2 skeins;  Universal Yarn Bamboo Bloom Handpaints (48% rayon from bamboo, 44% wool, 8% acrylic; 100g/154 yds) • 321 Miko (C3) – 2 skeins
Needles: US Size 11 (8 mm) 32-40” circular needle or size needed to obtain gauge;  Notions: Tapestry needle
PATTERN NOTES: This pattern is worked flat in one piece with the ends left out from each row to form the fringe.