So- I was searching for a new knit pattern- I want to make a raglan short sleeved sweater. So I was searching on-line for a pattern and came across this. I thought it would be funny for knitters and lawyers alike.
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http://www.girlfromauntie.com/diversions/RAGLAN_PULLOVER_AGREEMENT.pdf)
AGREEMENT RELATING TO A RAGLAN PULLOVER
This RAGLAN PULLOVER KNITTING PATTERN dated this 22nd day of December,
2006 (hereinafter referred to as the "Pattern") being designed by the
girl from auntie (the "Designer") and entered into by you, an
individual knitter (the "Knitter").
RECITALS
WHEREAS Knitter is currently in possession of, or intends to acquire,
approximately eight hundred (800) yards of bulky weight yarn;
AND WHEREAS Knitter desires to create a garment, namely, a pullover,
consisting of a torso, two full-length arms, a foldover ribbed collar,
ribbed cuffs, and ribbed hem, knit from hem to neckline and having
raglan shaping;
AND WHEREAS Knitter desires further that said pullover shall have a
full chest measurement of approximately forty-eight (48) inches and an
approximate length of twenty-four (24) inches, and be knit at a gauge
of fourteen (14) stitches and twenty-one (21) rows over four (4)
inches;
AND WHEREAS Designer agrees to provide instructions for producing a
pullover complying with the above-recited specifications;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual representations,
warranties and agreements set forth in this Pattern and for other good
and valuable consideration, the Designer hereby directs and the Knitter
agrees to perform as follows:
DEFINITIONS
1. As used in this Pattern, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
a) "Pattern" and "Knitter" are as defined in the opening paragraph
of this Pattern;
b) "Instructions" means the contents of paragraphs 2 through 19,
inclusive;
c) "Pattern Gauge" means a gauge of fourteen (14) stitches and
twenty-one (21) rows over four (4) inches;
d) "beg" means beginning;
e) "K" and/or "k" means knit;
f) "K2tog" and/or "k2tog" means knit two (2) together;
g) "P" and/or "p" means purl;
h) "P1tbl" and/or "p1tbl" means purl one (1) through the back loop;
i) "P2tog tbl" and/or "p2tog tbl" means purl two (2) together
through the back loops;
j) "inc" means an increase wherein the horizontal bar running
between the last stitch on the right hand needle and the next
stitch on the left hand needle is lifted onto the left needle
from front to back, and knit through the back loop so as to yield
a further and other stitch;
k) "RS" means "right side";
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l) "RS Decrease Row" means K2, p1tbl, k2tog; work to last 3 sts;
p1tbl, k2;
m) "Modified RS Decrease Row" means K2, p1tbl, k2tog; work to last 5
sts; ssk, p1tbl, k1;
n) "sts" means stitches;
o) "St st" means stockinette stitch;
p) "WS" means "wrong side";
q) "WS Decrease Row" means P2, k1tbl, p2tog tbl; work to last 3 sts;
k1tbl; p2;
r) "Modified WS Decrease Row" means P2, k1tbl, p2tog tbl; work to
last 5 sts; p2tog, k1tbl, p2;
s) "2x2 Rib" means, on the RS of work, [k2, p2] to last 2 sts, k2,
and on the WS of work, [p2, k2] to last 2 sts, p2, wherein the
instructions in square brackets are to be repeated in accordance
with the foregoing instructions; and
t) other terms shall have meanings as may be defined herein.
GAUGE AND MATERIALS
2. Knitter shall provide a set of needles sized for knitting at the
Pattern Gauge using a yarn designated as being capable of being knit to
said Pattern Gauge not only back-and-forth, but also in the round.
Suitable needles sized for knitting at the Pattern Gauge include, but
are not restricted to, US10 through US13 sizes inclusive. Suitable
yarns include, but are not restricted to, the yarns listed in Schedule
1 hereto.
3. Knitter shall knit a generously-sized gauge swatch in stockinette
stitch to verify compliance with the Pattern Gauge specified in
paragraph 2, above, and in the event of a discrepancy between the gauge
determined from the gauge swatch ("Measured Gauge") and the Pattern
Gauge, Knitter shall provide further sets of differently-sized needles
and knit further gauge swatches until the Measured Gauge matches the
Pattern Gauge. Should Knitter be unable to obtain Pattern Gauge with
the same size of needles while knitting in the round and while knitting
back-and-forth, Knitter shall provide differently-sized needles for
knitting in the round or for knitting back-and-forth, as the case may
be, such that the Knitter is able to comply with the specified Pattern
Gauge when knitting back-and-forth and in the round.
BACK
4. Knitter shall cast on eighty-two (82) sts using needles for
knitting back-and-forth and shall work in 2x2 Rib for twenty-two (22)
rows. Knitter shall change to St st and shall work one (1) row while
increasing four (4) sts more or less evenly across said row to yield
eighty-six (86) sts on needle.
5. Knitter shall work even for forty-nine (49) more rows, then bind
off six (6) sts at beg of next two (2) rows to yield seventy-four (74)
sts on needle.
6. Knitter shall work RS Decrease Row, as given above, and
immediately thereafter work WS Decrease Row, as given above; Knitter
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shall then repeat these two rows twenty-three (23) times more for a
total of twenty-four (24) repeats of said Decrease Rows, to yield
twenty-six (26) sts on needle.
7. Knitter shall break yarn, leaving a tail of at least four (4)
inches in length, and place all remaining live stitches of the Back on
a holder or waste yarn.
FRONT
8. Knitter shall repeat the instructions of paragraphs 4 through 7
above, inclusive, as for Back.
SLEEVES
9. Knitter shall cast on thirty-four (34) sts using needles for
knitting back-and-forth and shall work in 2x2 Rib for twenty-two (22)
rows. Knitter shall change to St st and shall work one (1) row while
increasing four (4) sts more or less evenly across said row to yield
thirty-eight (38) sts on needle.
10. Knitter shall work even for five (5) rows, such that RS faces for
the next row, whereupon Knitter shall work as follows: k1, inc 1, knit
to last st, inc 1, k1; further, Knitter shall repeat these last six (6)
rows just described eight (8) times more, to yield fifty-six (56) sts
on needle; Knitter shall then work even across these fifty-six (56) sts
for a further six (6) rows, or as desired to adjust the length of said
sleeve.
11. Knitter shall bind off six (6) sts at beg of next two (2) rows to
yield forty-four (44) sts on needle.
12. Knitter shall work RS Decrease Row, as given above, and
immediately thereafter work WS Decrease Row, as given above; Knitter
shall then repeat these two rows eleven (11) times more for a total of
twelve (12) repeats of said Decrease Rows, to yield thirty-two (32) sts
on needle and such that the RS faces for the next row.
13. Knitter shall then work Modified RS Decrease Row, as given above,
and immediately thereafter work Modified WS Decrease Row, as given
above; Knitter shall then repeat these two rows eleven (11) times more
for a total of twelve (12) repeats of said Modified Decrease Rows, to
yield eight (8) sts on needle.
14. Knitter shall break yarn, leaving a tail of at least four (4)
inches in length, and place all remaining live stitches of the Back on
a holder or waste yarn.
15. Knitter shall once more repeat steps 9 to 14, inclusive, so as to
produce a second and further sleeve.
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BLOCKING AND ASSEMBLY
16. Knitter shall cause each and every piece heretofore created in
compliance with the above paragraphs, namely, the Back, Front, and the
two Sleeves, to be blocked in a manner appropriate to the composition
of the Yarn selected.
17. When each of the below-named pieces is dry, Knitter shall affix
the pieces to each other such that all pieces are affixed with the RS
of each piece facing in the same direction, in accordance with the
following scheme, using lengths of the Yarn or other suitably chosen
yarn and a yarn or tapestry needle:
a) the left raglan edge of a first sleeve (hereinafter referred to
as the "Left Sleeve") with the right raglan edge of the Front,
wherein the raglan edge is defined by the edge of the Left Sleeve
or Front as constructed in accordance with steps 12 and 13, or
step 6, as the case may be, and the designations of "left" and
"right", as the case may be, are attributed in accordance with a
top view of the knitted pieces when viewed from the RS;
b) the left raglan edge of the Front with the right raglan edge of
the second sleeve (hereinafter referred to as the "Right
Sleeve"), wherein the raglan edges are defined as in subparagraph
(a);
c) the left raglan edge of the Right Sleeve with the right raglan
edge of the Back, wherein the raglan edges are defined as in
subparagraph (a);
d) the left raglan edge of the Back with the right raglan edge of
the Left Sleeve, wherein the raglan edges are defined as in
subparagraph (a).
18. Knitter shall then proceed to return each stitch previously held,
as described in paragraphs 7 and 14 above, to the needles for knitting
in the round and shall proceed to work as follows: [k2, p2], repeating
said instructions in square brackets to the end of round; repeat this
round for a total of forty-two (42) rows or to the Knitter’s desired
length. Knitter shall then bind off said stitches loosely and break
yarn, leaving a tail of at least four (4) inches in length.
19. Knitter shall weave in all yarn tails on the WS of the pullover.
CONVERSIONS
20. Knitter may, if desired, convert all measurements given above to
another measurement system, including, but not limited to, the metric
system; provided all conversions are computed correctly, which Designer
does not guarantee or warrant, this Pattern remains in full force and
effect.
AMENDMENTS
21. Pattern may be amended electronically or in writing by Knitter.
Knitter, in making such amendment, shall indemnify and hold Designer
harmless against any consequential error, miscalculation, or
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discrepancy between the finished pullover and Knitter’s intended
result.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
22. Designer is not liable for any loss or harm whatsoever suffered
by Knitter, including but not restricted to loss of time, yarn, money,
or patience, by virtue of Knitter’s use or adaptation of Pattern.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, Designer is not
liable for Knitter’s failure to fully read Pattern; failure to complete
a properly blocked gauge swatch as set out in paragraph 3 above;
failure to provide appropriately-sized needles as set out in paragraphs
2 and 3 above; failure to comprehend the within instructions;
alterations or amendments made to the within instructions; failure to
provide sufficient Yarn to complete Pattern or any amendments thereto;
selection of Yarn not appropriate to be knit to the Pattern Gauge as
defined herein; or failure of a relationship between Knitter and a
recipient of the pullover resulting from this Pattern.
REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
23. Designer makes no representations or warranties concerning the
availability of any of the yarns listed in Schedule 1 hereto, the
accuracy of yarn quantities specified herein, or that pullover shall
fit its intended recipient.
24. Designer represents that Pattern is reasonably free of error but
does not warrant or guarantee that Pattern is error-free. Knitter
represents and warrants that he or she possesses sufficient skill and
knowledge to enter into this Pattern.
FORCE MAJEURE
25. The parties may consider any obligations under this Pattern void
in the event of flood, major storm damage, or Acts of Cat.
TERMINATION
26. Knitter may terminate his or her obligations under this Pattern
at any time. Any public reference to said termination for reason of
lack of interest, inappropriate Yarn selection, or inability to comply
with the foregoing instructions shall be accompanied with an admission
of fault on the part of the Knitter confirming that this really is a
lovely Pattern.
COPYRIGHT, TRADEMARK AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
27. Pattern may be freely distributed in digital and print media in
its entirety only and without prior consent provided appropriate credit
is given as follows and by maintaining this paragraph intact with
Pattern: © 2006, the girl from auntie,
http://www.girlfromauntie.com.
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TIME OF ESSENCE
28. Designer and Knitter acknowledge that time is of the essence only
if Knitter has made a prior commitment to complete the Pattern and
render the raglan pullover described herein fit for human attire by a
given date, determined by Knitter or by Knitter in concert with a third
party who is not party to this Pattern. Knitter hereby releases,
discharges, and absolves Designer of any liability whatsoever in
relation to any obligation assumed by Knitter to complete the Pattern
as contemplated above, whether for Knitter’s own attire or for the
attire of a third party.
HEIRS AND ASSIGNS
29. The terms of this Pattern shall govern the heirs and assigns of
the parties, should the heirs and assigns of the parties knit.
SEVERABILITY
30. The invalidity or error of any paragraph of the within
instructions may affect the validity or feasibility of the remainder of
this Pattern.
NOTICES
31. All notices of communication required by this Pattern, including,
but not limited to, amendments by the Designer, shall be made
electronically and may be delivered by (a) reposting a fresh as amended
Pattern on the website on which it was originally published, or (b)
posting an amendment notice on the same webpage as the Pattern on the
website on which it was originally published.
GOVERNING LAW
32. This Pattern shall be construed in accordance with the
definitions provided herein, and where the definitions provided herein
require further clarification or explication, in accordance with the
definitions and instructions provided in Vogue Knitting: The Ultimate
Knitting Book (New York: Sixth & Spring, 2006), ISBN 193154316X.
Designer and Knitter have acknowledged and agreed that this Pattern may
be entered into as a current knitting project as of the day of
printing:
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DESIGNER KNITTER
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SCHEDULE 1
Suitable Yarns for the execution of the Pattern Instructions
Rowan CORK
Tahki SOHO BULKY TWEED
Debbie Bliss CASHMERINO SUPERCHUNKY
Jaeger CHAMONIX
Plymouth ENCORE CHUNKY
Karabella AURORA BULKY
Rowan YORKSHIRE TWEED CHUNKY
Rowan ROWANSPUN CHUNKY
Patons SHETLAND CHUNKY
Brown Sheep LAMB'S PRIDE BULKY
Araucania NATURE COTTON