Patterns : Cables, Intermediate, knit in the round

Claud Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:11:45 GMT

Designer Rachel Coopey
Finished Size 6½" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe.
Yarn Malabrigo Sock (100% merino wool; 440 yd [402 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #37 lettuce (MC), #63 natural (CC1), and #854 rayon vert (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 48 rnds = 4" in St st.

Top-down socks with a stranded colorwork band and cabled pattern down the foot.

Snow Time Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:13 GMT

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 12¾ (14½, 16½)" circumference and 6½ (7, 7¼)" tall. Hat shown measures 16½".
Yarn Debbie Macomber Blossom Street Collection Petals Sock (50% superwash merino, 20% angora, 30% nylon; 462 yd [420 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #602 alpine strawberry, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) or set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 41 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Child’s hat with cables and pom poms.

Cranberry Mitts

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:06 GMT

Designer Cassie Castillo
Finished Size 7" hand circumference and 6½" long.
Yarn Rowan Fine Tweed (100% wool; 98 yd [90 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #360 Arncliffe (natural; MC) and #369 Bainbridge (red; CC), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 19 sts of Cranberry chart = 2¾" wide.

Women’s fingerless mittens worked in two colors with cables and bobbles.

Xenocryst Hat

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:58:05 GMT

Intermediate hat perfect for men or women. Worked in the round with an Estonian cast-on and intriguing braided cable pattern.

Designer Linda Shelhamer
Size 18¾" head circumference, unstretched
Yarn Cascade 220 Heathers (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #7806, 1 skein
Gauge 18 sts and 29 rows = 4" in braid patt
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Fingerless Mitts

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:42 GMT

Womens' intermediate fingerless mittens. An elegant cable panel runs up the backs of the arms and hands.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size About 8" hand circumference and 10" long.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Aiko (80% cashmere, 20% polyamide; 63 yd [57 m]/25 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #40 fuchsia, 3 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Hand—size 9 (5.5 mm): straight. Thumb—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib on larger needles.

Knit Cuffs with a Cable Twist

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:11:26 GMT

Intermediate fingerless mittens with an all over cable rib pattern. A crocheted edging adds flair.

Designer Deborah Pulliam
Finished Size (unstretched): 5¾" long and 6" in circumference.
Yarn Dale of Norway Baby Ull (100% superwash wool, 191 yd [175 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #2016 yellow, 1 ball.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm).
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• size B/2 crochet hook.
Gauge About 9½ sts = 1" in cable patt.

Cornflower Mitts

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:56:28 GMT

Intermediate fingerless mitts with simple cable repeats on the backs of the hands.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 8" hand circumference and 8" long.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 6-ply (100% Cashmere, 150 yd [137 m]/55 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #014 hydrangea.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in rib patt worked in the rnd.

Bells & Whistles Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:35 GMT

Womens' intermediate sock pattern with a cheveron lace pattern on the leg.

Designer Mona Schmidt
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit a woman’s U.S. shoe size 9.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #98 lavender, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd.

Traveler's Stockings

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50:26 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with intricate cable pattern on upper leg.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Foot measurement: 7½" around and 9" (23 cm) long. To fit average woman’s foot.
Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% wool; 176 yd [161 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #2340 sage green, 3 skeins. (Also shown in #2171 denim blue and #2128 dark lavender.)
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 5 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the round.

Larkspur Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:14:56 GMT

Intermediate womens' hat with cables and i-cord embellishment

Designer Kara Gott
Finished Size 20" circumference and 8" high from brim to top, after blocking.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% kid mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [84 m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #4936 blue thyme, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holder;
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 5½ sts and 7 rows = 1" in St st (see Notes on hat gauge).

Lace and Twist Gloves

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:26:50 GMT

Women's knitted gloves with lace and twist cable pattern. Twisted rib, shaped fingers, and a wool/bamboo yarn make for a luxurious gift. Make these gloves to match the Lace and Twist Socks, also by Silka Burgoyne.

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 8" hand circumference and 11¼" long from beg of cuff to end of middle finger, to fit a woman’s medium. Finger length is adjustable.
Yarn Zitron Trekking Pro Natura (75% wool, 25% bamboo; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g): #1515 eggplant (purple), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4" in St st.