Patterns : Cables, In the Round, #4 - Medium

Bryony Cap

AmyPalmer — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:22:06 GMT

An easy cabled hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Designer Tammy Eigeman Thompson
Finished Size Size 22" brim circumference.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica Naturals (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #702 gray, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 19 rows = 4" in cable patt; 16 sts and 19 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib (stretched).

French Braid Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:42:28 GMT

Woman’s intermediate raglan pullover with cables, offered in two lengths. The dramatic cables are worked on front, back, and sleeves. Waist shaping keeps the structured silhouette flattering. Knitting in the round makes for seamless knitting.

Designer Angela Hahn
Finished Size 31 (34¾, 38½, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¾" and 25" long (shorter length option), modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Natur (100% organic wool; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #1.600 cocoa, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins for shorter version; 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19) skeins for longer version. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" and 20" circulars (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and (optional) 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 28 sts of plait cable patt measure 3½" wide.

Plein Air Tote

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:10:37 GMT

Counterpane cable panels make up the sides of an oversized knitted bag. Densely knit and structured, the bag also features a fabric lining and leather handles.

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 17" wide, 19" high, and 5" deep.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3820 vista blue, 11 skeins.
Needles Front, back, side, and bottom panels—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 40" circular (cir), 24" cir, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). I-cord—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 2 dpn. Reversible trim—size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holder; waste yarn for provisional CO; leather handles (shown: Grayson E large rolled 25" leather handles, distributed by Muench Yarns); ¾ yd of heavy lining fabric; 1½ yd of 22" wide heavyweight interfacing; sewing needle and thread; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in main cable patt on largest needle with yarn doubled; 11 sts and 20 rows = 4" in seed st on largest needle with yarn doubled; reversible cable = 2½ " wide.

Bavarian Tulip Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:47:26 GMT

A classic pair of mittens offered in three sizes, from children’s to adults’. The twisted-stitch cable pattern creates an unusual tulip motif.

Designer Judy Alexander
Finished Size 7 (7¼ , 7¾ )" hand circumference, to fit child’s large (woman’s medium, woman’s large). Mittens shown in middle size.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool; 225 yd [206 m]/114 g): #54ns firefly (gold), 1 skein for all sizes.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn holders.
Gauge 25½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st; 24 (24, 26) back-of-hand sts in patt from charts with rev St sts measure about 3½ (3½ , 3¾ )" wide.

Correction: Left Mitten Set Up round: K21(23,25) for palm, pm, M1 for start of thumb gusset, pm, p1(1,2), work Rnd 5(1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, M1P, work Rnd 5(1,1) of Tulip chart over 12 sts, p1, work Rnd 5 (1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, p1(1,2)—46(48,52) sts total. Right Mitten Set Up round: K21(23,25) for palm, p1(1,2), work Rnd 5(1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, M1P, work Rnd 5(1,1) of Tulip chart over 12 sts, p1, work Rnd 5 (1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, p1(1,2) pm, M1 for start of thumb gusset to end at beg-of-rnd m –46 (48, 52) sts total.

Floating Spiral Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:11:01 GMT

An intermediate hat is worked in the round with left-crossing cables. The cables cross over the ends of rounds, making a continual spiral around the crown. Worked in the round with a luxury tweed yarn, this hat is a great knit for men or women.

Designer Owen Biesel
Finished Size 24" brim circumference
Yarn Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed (85% wool, 15% angora; 96 yd [88 m]/50 g): #8 green, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; 14 sts and 28 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib (stretched); 30 sts and 32 rows = 4" in cable patt.

Sunburts Throw

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:54:38 GMT

An intermediate afghan is worked in the round from the center out. The cables grow with the number of stitches as you increase outwards. This project can be used as a baby blanket, or by leaving a hole at center, a holiday tree skirt. 36" diameter.

Designer Daniel Yuhas
Finished Size 36" diameter.
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Superwash Worsted (100% superwash wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g): #SW193 wild honey, 7 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), 24" and 60" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Rosamund's Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:18:25 GMT

Woman’s intermediate top-down raglan cardigan with short sleeves and a reversible cable pattern. The asymmetric fronts close with a combination of buttons and hook-and-eye closures. Pattern includes plus sizes.

Designer Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 34½ (37, 40½, 44, 48, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned with front cable borders overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 34½", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Tahki Rio (50% alpaca, 35% merino, 15% silk; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #002 light taupe, 8 (9, 11, 13, 15, 16) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 29" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• two 1⅜" buttons;
• 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sets of size 3 hook-and-eye closures with straight eyes (each set consists of one hook and one straight eye);
• sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle

Pattern Note: The center front cable is one and one-half repeats of the Reversible Cable pattern.

Trellis and Vine Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:47:45 GMT

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 29 (32¾, 36½, 40¼, 44¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32¾", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Baby Twist (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #0284 brindle, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls.
Needles Stockinette body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cable and lace patts—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Removable markers (m);
• waste yarn for stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts = 4" wide in lace patt on larger needles; 6 sts of 3/3 cable measure about ¾" wide on both needles; 33 rnds = 4" in combined cable and lace patts for upper yoke, lower edge, and cuffs on larger needles

Valentine Cables Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:08:02 GMT

An intermediate hat with heart cables that entwine and taper with the crown shaping. Decreases are worked into the pattern for a seamless look. Knitting in the round makes finishing a cinch. One skein project!

Designer Cassie Miller
Size 18" head circumference, to fit a woman’s medium
Yarn Ella Rae Classic (100% wool; 219 yd [200 m]/100 g):
• #120 aqua heather, 1 ball
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd; each 24 st rep of chart = 4½", slightly stretched
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• 4 markers (m; one contrasting m for beg of rnd)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Tempest Beret

Rebecca — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 19:09:17 GMT

Designer Kate Gagnon
Size 17" circumference at brim and 22" circumference at widest point
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% merino, 15% baby alpaca, 15% silk; 100 yd [92 m]/50 g):
• Crater Lake, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 22 sts and 24 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Marker (m)
• 10" plate for blocking
• Yarn needle

Tyrolean Stockings

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:41:12 GMT

Designer Ann Budd
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Vermont Organic (100% wool; 250 yd [229 m]/114 g): natural gray, 2 skeins.

Wheat-Ear Cable Yoke

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:57:00 GMT

Designer Pam Allen
Yarn Tahki Torino (100% extra fine merino; 94 yd [86 m]/50 g): #124 dusty rose, 10 (12, 14, 16) balls.

Cable-Down Raglan

Rebecca — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:01:49 GMT

Designer Stefanie Japel
Yarn Louet Gems Worsted (100% merino; 168 yd [154 m]/100 g): aqua, 4 (5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Louet Sales.