What you'll need
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Product Description
Eve's Leaves is a quick, fun little pattern...Not so much practical underwear as a way to encourage your significant other's appreciation of your knitting (and look the other way as you bring even more yarn home).
As this pattern is also ideal for a bridal shower/bachelorette party gift, I've included approximate hip circumferences by pants size.
The pattern includes instructions for both a simple panty and a thong. The pattern includes four front widths, which can be chosen based on the desired amount of coverage. The waistband is separately worked sideways to fit the wearer's low hip. Once the two pieces are complete, they are joined together with a ribbon.
The main body of the panty/thong is knit with the smaller size needle, while the larger needle is used for the waistband. If desired, the waistband of the smaller sizes can be worked using the smaller needle. As the length can be adjusted by the number of repeats worked, it is more important that the width of the waistb
Eve's Leaves Knitted Intimates by Allison Janocha
What Is Being Made
Eve's Leaves is a downloadable knitting pattern for customizable intimates, available in two styles: panty and thong designs. The pattern offers multiple size options with adjustable waistband sizing to accommodate individual hip measurements and personal coverage preferences. Each piece features elegant leaf-inspired shaping and construction.
Finished Dimensions
The front panel measurements range from 5 to 8 inches in width across four size options, with a rise that extends from 7 to 10 inches depending on the chosen size. The waistband is fully customizable, allowing knitters to adjust the circumference to fit the wearer's specific hip size, making this pattern adaptable for various body types and fit preferences.
Knitting Techniques Used
This intermediate-level pattern employs several essential knitting techniques. All pieces are worked flat on straight needles rather than in the round, simplifying construction for knitters. The pattern utilizes the left lifted increase (LLI) technique, which involves inserting the left needle from back to front into a stitch two stitches below the working stitch on the right needle and knitting through the back loop. This method creates subtle, directional increases that contribute to the garment's shaping and the leaf motif design.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
The pattern incorporates fundamental knitting stitches including knit and purl stitches, which form the foundation of the fabric. The left lifted increase is specifically featured as a key shaping element. The combination of these stitches creates the decorative leaf pattern that gives this design its distinctive aesthetic appeal.
Yarn and Needles
Eve's Leaves is designed to be knitted with Madelinetosh Pashmina yarn in sport weight, requiring only 1 skein to complete the project. The pattern shown features the colorway Malachite for the panty style and Cousteau for the thong style. Knitters use US 1.5 (2.5 mm) needles for the main panty or thong sections and US 3 (3.25 mm) needles for the waistband. Smaller sizes may be completed using the same needle size throughout. The recommended gauge is 26 stitches and 32 rows over 4 inches of stockinette stitch.
Additional Materials and Notions
- Tapestry needle for weaving in yarn ends
- Blocking supplies for finishing and shaping
- Knitting clips, locking stitch markers, or alternative methods to hold two fabric layers together during construction
- 1.5 to 2 yards of 1/4-inch to 1/2-inch wide ribbon for waistband finishing
Pattern Details
This is an intermediate-level knitting pattern suitable for knitters with foundational skills and experience working with smaller needles and finer yarn weights. The pattern includes a schematic on page 4 to assist with sizing and fit customization. The downloadable PDF format provides complete instructions, abbreviations, and visual guidance for completing this delicate garment. The use of sport-weight yarn and small needles creates a refined, elegant fabric appropriate for the intimate nature of the design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 0 |
| Designer: | Allison Janocha |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Notes: | Lenght of ribbon long enough to go around wearer's hips, plus extra for bow. |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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