Patterns : Cables, Raglan, Sweaters

Empyrean Tunic

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:08:43 GMT

A top-down seamless yoke pullover is worked in laceweight yarn on large needles. With allover cables, the fabric is airy and open. Short-rows raise the back neck.

Designer Anne Kuo Lukito
Finished Size 39 (41½ , 45½ , 49¼ , 51¾ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 41½ ", modeled with several inches positive ease.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Lace Weight 14/2 (100% linen; 580 yd [530 m]/100 g): #44 sandalwood, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) cones.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Neck edging—size 7 (4.5 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); 12 removable markers (m; 8 in one color and 4 in another color); waste yarn for stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 25½ rnds = 4" in cable patt on larger needle.

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".