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CATHY CARRON

In Hattitude, Cathy Carron

brought you hats to fit your

every mood; in Cowl Girls she

created an almost infinite variety of

infinity scarves, gaiters, and cowls.

Now, in Short Story, Cathy works

her magic with cropped tops. In this

cutting-edge collection, you’ll find

everything from cute cardis, to tiny

Ts, to sexy shrugs, and more,

including:

� Miss Match: Striped on one side,

lace on the other, this stylish crop

tells both sides of the story.

� Block Party: Build a better bolero

out of chunky knitted blocks in

shades of gray.

� Eyelet Candy: Knit in luscious

alpaca and wool, this ruched wrap

punctuated with bands of lace

will satisfy any sweet tooth.

� Snow Wonder: Step into a wintry

wonderland when you wear this

cozy topper adorned with ribbons,

bobbles, and lace.

� Bohemian Wrapsody: This

free-spirited hooded poncho puts

the “hip” in hippy.

Every one of these 35 original

designs is the cream of the cropped!

$19.95 U.S.$23.95 CAN

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Photography by Rose Callahan

Cathy Carron is one of the most

popular and prolific knitwear

designers today. Her designs have

appeared in Vogue® Knitting, Knit

Simple, Interweave Knits, and

Knitscenemagazines. She is the

author of the bestsellers Hattitude,

Cowl Girls, Hip Knit Hats, and

Knitting Sweaters From the Top

Down. Cathy lives in New York City

with her husband and two daughters.

Praise for Cowl Girls andHattitude by Cathy Carron:

“Filled with photos and visual cues

about how-to-wear, Cowl Girls canbe used literally as a pattern book or

stashed as an idea resource from

which to improvise your own collection

of totally tubular accessories.”

—Vogue Knitting

“Knitters who are already fans of

the cowl concept are sure to enjoy

Cathy Carron’s Cowl Girls, and thosewho haven’t jumped on the balaclava

bandwagon will likely become

converts to the cowl cause after a

quick flip through this book.”

—About.com

“[In Hattitude] Cathy Carrongives us 40 women’s hat patterns that

will fly off of your needles. She

approaches hats like a chocolatier with

the understanding that simple

changes to a good base can create

astonishing variety...”

—Knitty.com

cathycarron

Long story short, croppedsweaters are the hottestdesigns on the runway and onthe needles. Never content toknit by the book, Cathy Carrontakes basic shapes—cardis,cropped pullovers, shrugs,and more—and creates novelideas that speak volumes.

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CATHY CARRON

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NEW YORK

Editorial DirectorJOY AQUILINO

Senior EditorMICHELLE BREDESON

Yarn EditorRENEE LORION

Instructions EditorsPAT HARSTEBARBARA KHOURI

Instructions ProofreadersCHARLOTTE PARRYJUDITH SLOAN

Copy EditorLISA SILVERMAN

Technical IllustrationsULI MONCH

PhotographyROSE CALLAHAN

Stylist & Bookings ManagerSARAH LIEBOWITZ

Hair and MakeupELENA LYAKIR

Vice President, PublisherTRISHA MALCOLM

Creative DirectorJOE VIOR

Production ManagerDAVID JOINNIDES

PresidentART JOINNIDES

Copyright © 2012 by Cathy CarronAll rights reserved. No part of this publication maybe reproduced or used in any form or by any means—graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopy-ing, recording, or information storage-and-retrievalsystems—without written permission of the publisher.

The written instructions, photographs, designs, projectsand patterns are intended for the personal, noncommercialuse of the retail purchaser and are under federal copy-right laws; they are not to be reproduced in any form forcommercial use. Permission is granted to photocopypatterns for the personal use of the retail purchaser.

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012937689ISBN: 978-1-936096-45-9

Manufactured in China

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First Edition

acknowledgments

Short Story is the third book in what is turning out to be

a series. The process gets easier each time because the

team at Sixth&Spring Books works as a finely tuned

machine under the guidance of publisher Trisha

Malcolm. The gears that make my world work there are

Renée Lorion, once yarn master, now technical advisor,

and my editor, Michelle Bredeson, whose forbearance

during my wackier moments is noted and much

appreciated. Not to be forgotten are the people who take

my work and make visual magic: Joe Vior, the creative

director, and stylist Sarah Liebowitz. Technical editors

Pat Harste, Barbara Khouri, Judy Sloan, and Charlotte

Parry ensured that the instructions are error free and

easy to follow. Kudos to you all!

Except for the yarn credits in the back of each book, I have

never explicitly thanked the folks at the yarn companies

who’ve kindly supplied all the yummy fibers for this and

my earlier books. It’s understood that yarn companies

work with designers to get exposure for their products.

However, the grace and speed with which the stuff comes

through the door is much appreciated. I’d especially like to

call out Tricia Anderson of Tanglewood Fiber Creations in

Oregon. Trish makes extraordinary yarns, and is also one

of the most personable and enthusiastic people in the

business. Another shout-out goes to Eugene Wyatt of

Catskill Merino Sheep Farm. I inadvertently stumbled upon

Eugene’s yarn while rushing through the Union Square

Greenmarket in New York City. I grabbed his card and

made a point of contacting him, because he makes amazing

yarns, and because I am a strong proponent of the locally

grown movement. To him, and to all the yarn makers who

contributed to this book, I am grateful.

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contents

18 tie one on Tie-Front Cardi

14 out of the blue Wide-Collar Ribbed Pullover

10 brief encounter: AQuick Look at Short Tops

8 introduction: Short Is Sweet

22 grecian turn CuffedWrap

26 merry go round Striped Pullover

30 missmatch Stripes & Lace Crop Top

34 coco chenille Faux Tweed Pullover

38 painter’s palette Ruffled Bolero

42 going green Shawl-Collar Crop Top

46 tee time Striped Cropped T-shirt

50 a cute angle Ribbed Poncho

54 iron lady Bobbled Bolero

58 at first blush Cashmere Shrug

62 all tucked in Tucked-Hem Crop Top

66 hyacinth bouclé Bouclé Bolero

70 block party Patchwork Bolero

74 spring fling Two-Tone Pullover

78 short ’n’ sweet Cowlneck Capelet

82 belle curve Button-Front Cardi

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86 in the pink Basketweave Bolero

90 high contrast Brioche-Stitch Poncho

94 cream of the crop Wrap-Front Shrug

98 bohemianwrapsody Hooded Poncho

102 silver lining Crop Top & Cowl Set

106 criss crop Lattice Cable Crop Top

110 bold & beautiful Bulky Fair Isle Shrug

114 snowwonder Bobbled Pullover

118 eyelet candy RuchedWrap

122 crème de la crème Drop-Stitch Poncho &ArmWarmers

126 blue by you Striped Lace Pullover

130 luxe life Lacy Capelet

134 take a ribbing Ribbed Cowlneck Pullover

138 swing time Horizontal Rib Cardi

142 shawl we dance? Shawl-Collar Poncho

146 café con leche Drop-Stitch Crop Top

150 mo’ better blues Scarf-Front Shrug

157 abbreviations & techniques

159 resources

160 index

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Short Is Sweet

introduction

After designing hats for heads (Hattitude) and cowls for

necks (Cowl Girls), it just seemed logical to work my way

down to covers for shoulders, hence the focus for Short

Story. Aside from the logical progression, there were

many other reasons this type of collection appealed to me.

First off, I really like to have my neck and shoulders

protected no matter the season. Of course, during colder

weather there’s always that need for a little extra

something, whether I’m inside or out. While padding

around our house in the hills, I don’t always want to carry

around the bulk of a full sweater, so I’ll toss on an extra

little capelet or cropped top to protect me from drafts.

Even in warm weather, I’m apt to wrap unless it’s truly

sauna-like outside. Summer nights in northwestern

Connecticut can be chilly. And the ubiquity of air

conditioning necessitates keeping some kind of shoulder

covering on hand; while shopping during warmer months

or in warmer climes, I often feel as if I am walking into

a refrigerator rather than a store! Short tops and

sweaters are just the thing.

Another appeal of short tops is their versatility. The

opportunities for creative variations in shape, stitch

patterns, and fiber are endless. As you’ll see in the photos

throughout this book, there is an almost infinite number

of ways to style these abbreviated delights. And finally,

short is sweet in both time and money: Smaller projects

cost less and take less time, so instant gratification is just

around the corner. Because fit is not critical for a number

of projects, such as the ponchos, they would make ideal

gifts. Of course the sweetest gift is often the one you give

yourself, so pick your favorite and start knitting!

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miss matchStripes on one side and a lacy

texture on the other create a top thattells both sides of the story.

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belle curveThe unusual construction of this lovely cardi creates

an arched front and a gently curved back.

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shawlwe dance?You’ll be the belle of the ball any way

you wear this versatile wrap.

café con lecheA two-toned neutral palette and a richly textured stitch pattern

create a delicious look for any fashion taste.

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chic knits for layering

CATHY CARRON

In Hattitude, Cathy Carron

brought you hats to fit your

every mood; in Cowl Girls she

created an almost infinite variety of

infinity scarves, gaiters, and cowls.

Now, in Short Story, Cathy works

her magic with cropped tops. In this

cutting-edge collection, you’ll find

everything from cute cardis, to tiny

Ts, to sexy shrugs, and more,

including:

� Miss Match: Striped on one side,

lace on the other, this stylish crop

tells both sides of the story.

� Block Party: Build a better bolero

out of chunky knitted blocks in

shades of gray.

� Eyelet Candy: Knit in luscious

alpaca and wool, this ruched wrap

punctuated with bands of lace

will satisfy any sweet tooth.

� Snow Wonder: Step into a wintry

wonderland when you wear this

cozy topper adorned with ribbons,

bobbles, and lace.

� Bohemian Wrapsody: This

free-spirited hooded poncho puts

the “hip” in hippy.

Every one of these 35 original

designs is the cream of the cropped!

$19.95 U.S.$23.95 CAN

shortstory

chic

kn

itsfor

layerin

gcath

ycarron

sixthandspringbooks.comPRINTED IN CHINA

Photography by Rose Callahan

Cathy Carron is one of the most

popular and prolific knitwear

designers today. Her designs have

appeared in Vogue® Knitting, Knit

Simple, Interweave Knits, and

Knitscenemagazines. She is the

author of the bestsellers Hattitude,

Cowl Girls, Hip Knit Hats, and

Knitting Sweaters From the Top

Down. Cathy lives in New York City

with her husband and two daughters.

Praise for Cowl Girls andHattitude by Cathy Carron:

“Filled with photos and visual cues

about how-to-wear, Cowl Girls canbe used literally as a pattern book or

stashed as an idea resource from

which to improvise your own collection

of totally tubular accessories.”

—Vogue Knitting

“Knitters who are already fans of

the cowl concept are sure to enjoy

Cathy Carron’s Cowl Girls, and thosewho haven’t jumped on the balaclava

bandwagon will likely become

converts to the cowl cause after a

quick flip through this book.”

—About.com

“[In Hattitude] Cathy Carrongives us 40 women’s hat patterns that

will fly off of your needles. She

approaches hats like a chocolatier with

the understanding that simple

changes to a good base can create

astonishing variety...”

—Knitty.com

cathycarron

Long story short, croppedsweaters are the hottestdesigns on the runway and onthe needles. Never content toknit by the book, Cathy Carrontakes basic shapes—cardis,cropped pullovers, shrugs,and more—and creates novelideas that speak volumes.

shortstory35 chic knits for layering

Crafts � Knitting

ISBN 978-1-936096-459

9 781936 096459

5 1 9 9 5

$19.95 U.S.$23.95 CAN

SHORT STORY_cover _FINAL:Layout 1 5/15/12 12:00 PM Page 1