Patterns : Cables, Short-rows, #4 - Medium

Olivier Pullover

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:36:05 GMT

A woman's classic pullover is fresh with cropped hem, deep ribbed hem, shawl collar, set-in sleeves, shoulder shaping, and several charted texture patterns.

Designer Coralie Meslin
Finished Size 34½ (36, 40½, 44, 48½, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #831 fawn/ autumn tweed, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 22 sts of Triangle chart = 3½" wide; 18 sts of Argyle chart = 3½" wide.

Brit Lit Vest

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:28:34 GMT

Cabled vest with zipper and garter stitch collar. Short-rows shape the shoulders to give this vest a great fit.

Designer Mathew Gnagy
Size 34¾ (36½, 38¾, 41¼, 43½, 45¼)" bust; shown in size 34¾"
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed Aran (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 95 yd [87 m]/50 g):
• #724 heather, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Guage 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in k4, p2 rib on larger needle, after blocking; 10-st cable panel = 1¼" wide
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• 12 (12, 12, 14, 14, 14)" separating zipper, #3 molded plastic

Axiomatic Mitts

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:08:00 GMT

Fingerless mitts worked in the round from an initial triangle, then finished with short-row shaping that tapers to a point. An optional crocheted edging adds visual interest to these long gauntlets.

Designer Jenna Hurry
Size 5½" wrist circumference, 7½" cuff circumference, and 9½" long from wrist to cuff, relaxed
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g):
• #69 hibiscus, 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m) in three colors
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook (optional)

Helleborus Yoke

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:23:00 GMT

Experienced cardigan with side-to-side seamless yoke construction. A band of cables, shaped with short-rows, curves around the yoke. Short sleeves, moss stitch, and a tweedy worsted weight make for a classic layering piece.

Designer Mathew Gnagy
Finished Sizes 38 (43½, 52, 57½, 65½)" bust; shown in size 38", modeled with 4" positive ease
Yarn Tahki Tweedy Alpaca (60% wool, 30% alpaca, 7% acrylic, 3% rayon; 81 yd [74 m]/50 g):
• #13 dark olive, 10 (11, 14, 17, 20) balls
Gauge 15 sts and 23 rows = 4" in moss st on larger needles; yoke cable panel = 7" wide
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Removable markers
• Cable needle (cn)
• Large stitch holder or spare cir needle
• Yarn needle
• Seven ¾" buttons

Clarification:

Note to Knitter:There is no error in the collar. The pattern as written in Knitscene Winter/Spring 2010 will produce a lovely finished garment, but the collar across all sizes may not look exactly the same. The designer has come up with alternate ways to work it and has independently published these modifications on ravelry.com; however, Interweave stands by our published pattern. Side note: The designer is redesigning this project with an alternate collar for another publication. IW will make that collar treatment available to readers; however, the revised pattern won't be available for a few months.

Kumara Bed Socks

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:58:47 GMT

Lace socks worked in worsted-weight camel and wool yarn. An easy lace and cable pattern is worked in these top-down socks, making for quick knitting. A cable and eyelet chart is fun to work.

Designer Andi Clark
Finished Size 9" foot circumference and 9¼" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 7–9½.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino, 15% baby camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #5755 cognac, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holder;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in cable and eyelet patt.

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.

Nimbus Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:25:49 GMT

Woman’s experienced hoodie cardigan with cables, lace, and intarsia. This casual sweater combines color and stitch pattern changes to create diagonal graphics. Worked in one piece to the armholes. Sleeves are picked up from armholes and worked down.

Designer Annie Modesitt
Finished Size 33¾ (35¾, 37¾, 39¾, 41¾, 45¾, 47¾)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35¾", modeled with 1–2" positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Nimbus (100% organic wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #410 sage (A), 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls; #401 white (B), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer and 16" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• safety pins;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in cable patt.

CORRECTIONS:

Exchange the pattern instructions in BODY section with:

Divide for armholes: (RS) Cont in patt, work to sl st at end of 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6)th column; instead of slipping st, knit into st below sl st but do not drop sl st from needle, then place right-front sts (all sts on right needle) onto holder; work sl st and purl st, then work 8 (9, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) more columns in patt, ending before sl st at end of last column, knit into st below sl st but do not drop sl st from needle; place next 39 (39, 48, 48, 48, 57, 57) sts onto holder for left front—74 (83, 74, 83, 92, 92, 101) sts rem for back. Back: Cont in patt, dec 1 st each end of needle on next RS row, then every 4th row 15 (16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 18) more times—42 (49, 40, 47, 54, 52, 63) sts rem. Work even if necessary until armhole measures 10½ (11, 11½, 12, 12½, 13, 12½)", ending with a WS row. Place sts on holder. Fronts: Place left-front sts onto needle. Work 1 RS row in patt, turn and work 1 WS row in patt, then join a 2nd ball and work WS row of right front, positioning both fronts on same needle to work at the same time. Cont in patt until all sts are changed to B. At the same time, dec 1 st at each armhole edge on next row, then every 4th row 15 (16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 18) more times and also at the same time dec 1 st 4 sts from each neck edge on next row, then every 4th row 8 (5, 16, 14, 12, 19, 15) more times, then every other row 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 4) times—15 (17, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) sts rem for right front and 14 (16, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sts rem for left front. Work even if necessary until armhole measures 10½ (11, 11½, 12, 12½, 13, 12½)", ending with a WS row. Join shoulders: Place back sts onto spare needle. With RS tog and beg at left armhole edge, join left shoulder using three-needle BO (see Glossary) until 4 left-front sts rem; place these sts onto needle beside back sts. Rep for right shoulder—29 (32, 27, 32, 37, 33, 42) sts rem. With RS facing, work I-cord BO across these sts as foll: (RS) K1, sl 1 wyf, k1, p2tog, k1, turn work. Next row: (WS) [Sl 1 wyf, k1] 2 times, sl 1 wyf. Rep last 2 rows until 8 sts rem, ending with a WS row. Place 4 sts onto each of 2 needles. With RS tog, graft sts using Kitchener st (see Glossary).

And, exchange the pattern instructions in HOOD section with:

Hood

With RS facing and beg 14 (16, 13, 16, 18, 16, 21) sl sts down from right-shoulder seam along right-front edge, pick up 14 (16, 13, 16, 18, 16, 21) sl sts (do not pick up and knit; simply slip the st onto the needle to pick it up) to shoulder seam, 21 (24, 19, 24, 29, 25, 34) sts along back edge, and 14 (16, 13, 16,

18, 16, 21) sts down left-front edge—49 (56, 45, 56, 65, 57, 76) sts total. Next row: (WS) With B, [sl 1 wyf, k1] 2 times, p41 (48, 37, 48, 57, 49, 68) while inc 6 (9, 20, 9, 10, 18, 9) sts evenly spaced by working (p1, k1) into same st, [k1, sl 1 wyf] 2 times—55 (65, 65, 65, 75, 75, 85) sts. Next row: (RS) K1, sl 1 wyf, k1, p1, work Row 1 of Lace chart to last 4 sts, p1, k1, sl 1 wyf, k1. Cont in patt until hood measures 10 (10½, 11, 11½, 12, 12½, 12)" from pick-up row, ending with a WS row. Shape hood using short-rows (see Glossary) as foll:

Short-Row 1: Work 22 (32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 42) sts in patt, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Short-Row 2: Work in patt to 10 sts before previously wrapped st, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Rep last row 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) more time(s)—2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) wrapped sts. Next row: (RS) Work in patt to end of row, working wraps tog with wrapped sts.

Short-Row 3: Work 22 (32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 42) sts in patt, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Short-Row 4: Work in patt to 10 sts before previously wrapped st, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Rep last row 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) more time(s)—2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) wrapped sts. Next row: (WS) Work in patt to end of row, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Join top of hood: Sl 27 (32, 32, 32, 37, 37, 42) sts to spare needle—28 (33, 33, 33, 38, 38, 43) sts rem on left needle. With RS tog and beg at selvedge edge, work three-needle BO across all sts, ending by working the extra st tog with last BO.

Farmer's Market Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:55:43 GMT

Woman's intermediate cardigan with kanga pockets, shawl collar, waist shaping, and reversible cables along the front edging. This classic cardigan has no closure. Short-rows and decreases create a tailored fit.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43½, 47, 51½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36½", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [192 m]/113 g): cedar (green), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m) in two colors;
• waste yarn for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.