Patterns : Cables, Raglan, Interweave Knits

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.

Bells of Ireland Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:58 GMT

Intermediate cropped raglan cardigan with cables and bobbles. This short-sleeved sweater is worked in one piece for seamless knitting.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" to 40" cir, depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• three 1⅛" buttons;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 21 sts of flower bobble chart = 4¼".

Terry's Pullover

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:56:33 GMT

Men's raglan pullover with lattice cables framing the V-neck. A gentle shawl collar and ribbed sleeve detail create masculine elegance. A rustic but easy-care yarn, seamless knitting, and fun charts make a great project for wearer and knitter.

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 37 (41¼, 44¾, 48¾, 53)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 41¼".
Yarn Bergère de France Irland (80% wool, 13% acrylic, 7% viscose; 77 yd [70 m]/ 50 g): daim (tan), 13 (15, 16, 18, 20) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and straight. Ribbing—size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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

Dickinson Pullover

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:10:34 GMT

Designer Kathy Zimmerman
Yarn Zitron Loft Classic (100% merino; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #1228 pastel blue, 12 (14, 16, 18) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.

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.

Diamonds in Relief

Rebecca — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 18:15:09 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 29 (31, 33, 40, 43, 46, 50)" chest circumference. Sweaters shown measure 31" and 43".
Yarn Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran Tweed (85% merino, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): Child’s: #158 petrol (blue), 5 (6, 7) balls. Adult’s: #155 light grey, 11 (13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers; markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 32 sts of cable panel = 6" wide on larger needles; 48 sts of cable panel = 9" wide on larger needles.