Patterns : Cables, Sweater, Interweave Knits

Currant Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:53:10 GMT

CURRANT CARDIGAN
Margie Mitchell

A scooped neck and no ribbing modernize the classic cabled cardigan. Wavy and pod cables give a whimsical appeal to this staple piece.

Finished Size 39 (43½, 48, 53, 56½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 39", modeled with moderate ease.
Yarn Bergère de France Magic + (50%_superwash wool, 50% acrylic; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23246 corail, 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three 7/8" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles; Wavy Cable chart with one Rope Cable chart on each side = 5½" wide on largest needles.

Sylvia's Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:49:21 GMT

SYLVIA'S PULLOVER

Maria Leigh

A wide boatneck and bouncy superwash yarn make a traditional Aran sweater modern. Piece is begun in the round and split at underarms with twisted stitches and cable pattern.

Finished Size 31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 45¾, 47¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35¾ ".

Yarn Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool; 218 yd [199 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #30 azalea pink, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

Hepburn Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:42:35 GMT

HEPBURN PULLOVER
Jennifer Wood

Spiraling cables travel up a mock turtle neck in this cozy women's pullover. Piece is knit top down and in the round.

Finished Size 35¾ (39½, 43¼, 48, 52¾, 56½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35¾ ", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% merino; 219 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #M2145 coral, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 6 sts of Turtleneck and Cuff chart = 1¼" wide.

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.

Beach House Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:38:28 GMT

A woman's menswear-inspired pullover features allover cables, a shawl collar, saddle shoulders, and set-in sleeves. The sweater is worked in pieces and seamed.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 38½ (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 38½", modeled with 4" positive ease.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): #CFW.1265 new fern, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): straight. Ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holder; cable needle (cn).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 25 sts and 24 rows = 4" in staghorn cable patt on larger needles.

Braided Hood Tunic

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:19:05 GMT

An experienced-level vest featuring hood, waist shaping, and cable patterns. the tunic length lower body is tailored with body shaping, while set-in armholes and shoulder shaping maintain the fitted look. Short-rows are used throughout.

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 32¼ (37, 40¾, 45½, 49¼, 54)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 37", modeled with about 3" positive ease.
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Body and hood—size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Edging—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle; 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in seed st on smaller needles; 14 sts of Left Open Cable, Right Open Cable, and Center Cable charts measure 2¼" wide on larger needle.

Heritage Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:01:18 GMT

A kimono-style cardigan is worked in two pieces—an upper body from cuff to cuff and a lower body from the hem up. Stockinette bands extend from lower body, and are set into the neck of the upper section. Cables, charts, and roomy sizing, including plus sizes.

Designer Sharon Shoji
Finished Size 35½ (36½, 40½, 43½, 47, 50)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapped. Vest shown measures 35½".
Yarn Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds (100% wool; 120 yd [110 m]/100 g): #950 Bluefaced Leicester (MC; natural), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls; #954 steel gray Suffolk (CC1), #952 mid-brown Jacob (CC2), and #951 Black Welsh (CC3, black), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• removable markers or safety pins;
• size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" in solid-color St st; 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Fair Isle 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.

Autumn Vines Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:07 GMT

Women's intermediate cardigan with cables. This jacket is knitted from side to side as a big rectangle, with slits for the armholes. The fronts do not close; choose a size with a back width measurement closest to your actual back width.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 13¼ (15½, 20, 22)" wide across back. Sweater shown measures 13¼", modeled on 34" actual bust. See “Choosing a Size” sidebar in magazine.
Yarn Halcyon Botanica (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/113 g): #045 rust, 9 (9, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needle; 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in rev St st on smaller needle.

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.

Reversible Come and Go Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:15 GMT

Woman's sweater can be worn as a cardigan, or pullover with buttons down the back. Cables, texture patterns, a sophisticated tweed yarn, set-in sleeves, seaming, a narrow waist band, and refined shaping make for an engaging knit and classic fit.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 36½ (40, 44, 47½, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with plenty of positive ease, as a front-buttoning cardigan.
Yarn Classic Elite Portland Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #5077 folkestone, 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle;
• four 1" and two ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in simple texture patt on larger needles; 23 sts and 23 rows = 4" in trinity patt on larger needles; 17 sts of cable panel = 2¼" wide.

Twisted Pine Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:47:13 GMT

Men's intermediate V-neck pullover with cables. This sweater is worked in pieces and then seamed. The charts are fun to work. Ribbed edges, modified drop shoulder construction, and ample sizing make for a timeless classic.

Designer Kathy Zimmerman
Finished Size 35 (40, 45½, 51, 56)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 40".
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Highlander (45% alpaca, 45% merino, 8% microfiber, 2% viscose; 145 yd [133 m]/100 g): #4012 Scots pine, 8 (9, 10, 11, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): straight and 20" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• small stitch holder;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles, after blocking; 84 sts of cable patt = 16½" on larger needles, after blocking.

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.

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.

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