Patterns : Cables, Set-In Sleeves, Interweave Knits Fall 2008

Little Blue Sweater

Rebecca — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:52:01 GMT

Designer Simona Merchant-Dest
Finished Size 30 (34½, 39, 43½, 48, 53)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½", modeled with about ½" positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Duchess (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 7% angora, 15% nylon; 75 yd [69 m]/50 g): #1046 regal teal, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 10½ (6.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted eyelet and cable patt on larger needles; one chart rep (17 sts) = 4½" wide on larger needles; 17 sts and 20 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib on smaller needles, unstretched.

Sidelines Top

Rebecca — Tue, 05 May 2009 18:32:17 GMT

Designer Lou Schiela
Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40½", modeled with about 1½" positive ease at bust and zero ease at waist and hip.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line DK (100% organic merino; 145 yd [133 m]/56.7 g): chagrin (red), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 6 sts of princess lines measure about ¾" wide.

Braided Pullover

Rebecca — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:32:29 GMT

Designer Alina Khasanova
Finished Size 35½ (40, 44½, 49, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures
35½", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Skacel Collection Divine (70% baby alpaca, 20% silk, 10% cashmere; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #02 camel, 10 (12, 13, 14, 15) balls.
Needles Lower body rib and cuffs—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 16" cir, set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holders.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needles; 24½ sts and 26 rows/rnds = 4" in 2×2 rib on larger needles; 22 sts of braid cable from chart = 2¾" wide on larger needles.