Patterns

Gallarate Mitts

LouisaDemmitt — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:33:53 GMT

Designer Ágnes Kutas-Keresztes

Size 7¼ " circumference and 6¼" long

Yarn Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd [114 m]/50 g):

• camel (MC), 1 ball

• wine (CC1), 1 ball

• firedance (CC2), 1 ball

Yarn distributed by WEBS

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in Left Upper chart patt on larger needles

Tools

• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)

• Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of dpn

• Markers (m)

• Stitch holder

• Tapestry needle

A pair of fingerless mitts in a chevron pattern are the perfect accessory for fall days.

Death Head Buttons to Make

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:04:29 GMT

Erica Patberg

Madeira Silk Embroidery Floss, 4-strand 100% silk thread, 5 meters (5.5 yd)/Spiral Pak, 1 packet will make three 1-inch (2.5-cm) buttons; www.sewingandcraftclub.com
Fujix Quilter Silk Sewing Thread, 100% silk thread, 20 meters (21.9 yd)/spool; 1 spool will make four 1-inch (2.5-cm) buttons; www.thesewingparlour.com
John James Needle, sharps; www.colonialneedle.com
Straight pin
Button molds, wooden, 5/8, ¾, and 1 inch (1.6, 1.9, 2.5 cm); www.wmboothdraper.com

1896 Beaded Cuffs to Knit

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:00:54 GMT

Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Dream in Color Smooshy, 100% superwash Australian merino yarn, fingering weight, 450 yards (411.5 m)/110 gram (3.9 oz) ball, 1 ball of #20 Blue Sage; www.dreamincoloryarn.com
Needles, 2 straight or double pointed, size 00 (1.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
Caravan Beads, size 8° glass seed beads, 10 grams (0.3 oz)/tube, 3 tubes of Matt Metallic Khaki Iris #8-2035; www.theloopyewe.com
Beading needle, size 10; www.colonialneedle.com
Thread, sewing or quilting, short length
Tapestry needle

Finished size: 6¼ inches (15.9 cm) circumference and 4½ inches (11.4 cm) long
Gauge: 8 sts and 18 rows = 1 inch (2.5 cm) in garter st

A Pillowcase to Embellish with Coronation Cord

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:56:09 GMT

Mary Polityka Bush

Coronation Cord, 100% cotton-wrapped cord, 2 yards (1.8 m)/package, 2 packages of Ecru; www.lacis.com
Lace, cotton, 1 inch (2.5 cm) wide, 1¼ yards (1.1 m), Ecru
DMC Coton à Broder Embroidery Floss, 6-strand 100% cotton thread, 8.7 yards (8.0 m)/skein, 1 skein of Ecru; www.dmc-usa.com
Sewing thread, Ecru
John James Needles, crewel sizes 7 and 10; www.colonialneedle.com

Scilly Isle Socks to Knit and Embroider

Karen Brock — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:49:23 GMT

Carol Huebscher Rhoades

Rauma Lamullgarn, 100% lamb’s wool yarn, fingering weight, 273 yards (249.6 m)/50 gram (1.8 oz) ball, 2 balls of #11 Off White; www.nordicfiberarts.com
Kreinik Silk Mori, 100% silk thread, 5½ yards (5.0 m)/skein, 1 skein of #1114A Medium Christmas Red; www.kreinik.com
Needles, set of 4 double pointed, size 00 (1.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge
John James Needle, tapestry, size 24; www.colonialneedle.com

Finished size: 8 inches (20.3 cm) foot circumference, 10¼ inches (26.0 cm) from back of heel to tip of toe, foot length is adjustable
Gauge: 38 sts and 48 rnds = 4 inches (10.2 cm) in St st

Latvian Cloth to Embroider

Karen Brock — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 16:39:56 GMT

Catharina Forbes

Zweigart Linen, 20 threads/inch (8 threads/cm), White, 14 inches (35.6 cm) square, 1 piece; www.zweigart.com
Presencia Embroidery Floss, 6-ply 100% cotton thread, 8.75 yards (8.0 m)/skein, 1 skein each of #1068 Medium Gold Brown, #3324 Navy Blue, #4823 Military Green, and #1490 Dark Coral; www.presenciaamerica.com
John James Needle, tapestry, size 24 or 26; www.colonialneedle.com

Finished size: 8 5/8 x 8 5/8 inches (21.9 x 21.9 cm)

Praline Pullover

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:28:28 GMT

Designer Emma Welford

Sizes 28¾ ( 32¾, 36¼, 40¼, 43¾, 47¾)" bust circumference; shown in size 32¾"

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh DK (100% superwash merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g):

• corsage, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) skeins

Gauge 19 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in rev St st

Tools

• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)

• Markers (m)

• Stitch holders

• Tapestry needle

• Three ¾" buttons

A lace Henley inset stands out against the purl stitch body of this pullover. The shorter, set-in sleeves add youthful elegance to the sweater’s profile.

Confectionary Pullover

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:28:06 GMT

Designer Corrina Ferguson

Sizes 33 (36, 39, 41¾, 44¾, 48¼)" bust circumference; shown in size 33"

Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Sportwool (100% wool; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g):

• #1672 dark orchid heather, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins

Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Gauge 22 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in p17, k1tbl rib

Tools

• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)

• Markers (m)

• Stitch holders

• Cable needle (cn)

• Tapestry needle

Inspired by shaping used for circular shawls, this delightful women’s sweater features sweetly patterned shoulders and yoke.

Rock Candy Pullover

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:27:14 GMT

Designer Talitha Kuomi

Sizes 31¼ (36, 40¾, 45½, 50½)" bust circumference; shown in size 36"

Yarn Schoppel Wolle Alpaka Queen (50% virgin wool, 50% alpaca; 219 yd [200 m]/100 g):

• #7251 tan, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins

Yarn distributed by Skacel

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in rev St st on largest needle

Tools

• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle

• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir needle

• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir needle

• Markers (m)

• Stitch holder

• Tapestry needle

Long knit stitch columns are formed by a wide, reversed rib at the hem and yoke of this boatneck pullover.

Penny Candy Cardigan

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:26:53 GMT

Designer Melissa Wehrle

Sizes 34¼ (37½, 40¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼)" bust circumference; shown in size 34¼"

Yarn The Fibre Company Acadia (60% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 145 yd [133 m]/50 g):

• chipmunk, 7 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11) skeins

Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens

Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles

Tools

• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)

• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" cir needle

• Markers (m)

• Stitch holders

• Waste yarn

• Tapestry needle

• Five 5⁄8" buttons

A basic raglan cardigan hides a sweet surprise in small eyelet cables around the bottom hem and raglan lines. Notched sides and a slightly longer back update a classic silhouette.

Zahara Cardigan

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:26:28 GMT

Designer Thayer Preece Parker

Sizes 34 (37, 39, 44, 46, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 37"

Yarn Quince & Co. Chickadee (100% American wool; 181 yd [166 m]/50 g):

• #123 honey (MC), 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9) skeins

• #132 peaks ferry (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins

Gauge 21 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st

Tools

• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)

• Markers (m)

• Stitch holders

• Tapestry needle

• Eight 7⁄8" buttons

A simple V-neck cardigan is elevated by bright colors, easy chevron shaping, and pockets.

Teresa Shawl

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:25:59 GMT

Designer Nikki Wagner

Size 74" wide and 20½ " deep, after blocking

Yarn Malabrigo Silky Merino (51% silk, 49% merino wool; 150 yd [137 m]/50g):

• #433 acorn (MC), 2 skeins

• #157 amoroso (CC), 2 skeins

Gauge 22 sts and 21 rows = 4" in chevron patt (11 st repeat)

Tools

• Size 8 (5mm) needles

• Marker (m)

• Tapestry needle

Two colors in a luxuriously silky yarn make for an eye-catching shawl. Knitting is worked side to side, and the waving edge is added as you knit.

Gallarate Beret

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:25:30 GMT

Designer Ágnes Kutas-Keresztes

Size 16" brim circumference and 26¼" circumference at widest point.

Yarn Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd [114 m]/50 g):

• camel (MC), 1 ball

• wine (CC1), 1 ball

• firedance (CC2), 1 ball

Yarn distributed by WEBS

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in Chevron chart patt on larger needles

Tools

• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)

• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of dpn

• Marker (m)

• Tapestry needle

• 10–11" dinner plate for blocking

A slouchy beret in a striped chevron pattern is the perfect accessory for fall days.

Emmanuelle Sweater

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:24:36 GMT

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark

Sizes 38 (42, 45, 49, 53)" bust circumference; shown in size 38"

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Worsted (100% wool; 245 yd [224 m]/100 g):

• #N03 grey heather (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins

• #131 lemon grass (green; CC1), 1 skein

• #N85 Peruvian pink (CC2), 1 skein

• #101 burnt sienna (red; CC3), 1 skein

• #N17 French clay (orange; CC4), 1 skein

• #N78 turquoise wonder (CC5), 1 skein

Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles

Tools

• Size 6 (4 mm) needles

• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles and 16" circular (cir) needle

• Markers (m)

• Removable m

• Stitch holder

• Tapestry needle

The basic raglan sweater gets a pop of color from simple intarsia arrows worked into the yoke.

Varese Pullover

LouisaDemmitt — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:23:56 GMT

Designer Rene Dickey

Sizes 32¼ (34½, 36½, 38½, 42¾, 47)" bust circumference; shown in size 32¼"

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/50 g):

• #5322 port royale (wine; MC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins

• #5315 pea pod (green; CC1), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

• #5371 Max Factor pink (CC2), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

• #5328 rum raisin (red-brown; CC3), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

• #5367 Hopi blue (CC4), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

• #5318 bittersweet (orange; CC5), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

• #5343 corn silk (yellow; CC6), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

• #5353 strawberry (red; CC7), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)

Gauge 23 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in dot st on larger needle

Tools

• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles

• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir needle

• Markers (m)

• Stitch holders

• Tapestry needle

Add a pop of colors to your wardrobe with this pullover, worked in a slipped-stitch wave pattern with eyelets.