Garden of Eden

I've been promising this pattern for awhile. Only two of the sizes have been tested (sorry), so let me know how the large size works for those of you who make it. Also, if you make, or model these pasties and don't mind me posting a picture, please email me!

Garden of Eden
by Shadkitty



Silky leaf shaped pasties in three sizes.

SIZE
S [M, L] (shown in size S)

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Width: 2 [2.5, 3] inches

MATERIALS
Cascade Pima Silk [Cotton, Silk ; 109yd/100m per 50g skein]; color: 5144; 1 [1, 1] skein

1 set(s) US size 4/3.5mm straight needles

notions required
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Lining fabric in matching color (optional)

GAUGE
24 sts/32 rows = 4" in stockinette stitch

PATTERN NOTES
Use long tail cast on.
PM – place marker (slip all markers as you come to them)
SM – slip marker
SL – slip purlwise


PATTERN
Make 2

CO 3[5, 5] sts. Place stitch markers on either side of middle stitch.
Row 1 and all odd numbered rows (ws): Purl
Row 2 (rs): K to first marker, YO, SM, K1, SM, YO, K to end.
Rep for a total of 3 times (3 rows with eyelets). (9, 11, 11 sts)

SMALL AND MEDIUM
Row 8: K to first marker, M1, SM, K1, SM, M1, K to end (11, 13 sts)

LARGE ONLY
Row 8: K1, M1, K3, M1, K1, M1, K3, M1, K1 (15 sts)

BOTH SIZES
Repeat Row 8 2[3, 4] times more for a total of 15[19, 23] sts

From this point, on all right side rows slip stitch between markers. Purl as usual on wrong side rows.

Next row: K to marker, SM, SL1, SM, K to end
Next row: *SSK, K to marker, SM, SL1, SM, K to the last two stitches, K2tog *
Rep from * to * until 3 sts remain. Remove all markers.
Slip 2 together as if to knit, K1, pass both slipped stitches over knitted stitch. Pull yarn through.


FINISHING
Weave in all ends and block to size. Sew on lining if desired, or let your nips play peek-a-boo! Embellish if desired.