Patterns : Cables, Women, Knitscene Fall 2009

Heather Hoodie Vest

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:11:06 GMT

A woman’s easy cardigan hoodie with cables, worked in a bulky yarn. The casual sweater features one-row buttonholes, a deep ribbed edging, and introduces the beginner to new techniques like three-needle bind-off, decreases, and increases.

Designer Debbie O'Neill
Sizes 35 (38, 41, 44, 47, 50)" bust, after blocking; shown in size 35" with 1" positive ease
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yd [114 m]/113 g):
• #M-170 pine shadows, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st; 22 st cable panel measures 3¾" wide before blocking and 4¼" after blocking
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Five 1" buttons

Errata

LEFT FRONT Set-up cable patt: (WS) P6 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11), pm, k1, p2, k4, p3, M1p, p4, k4, p2, k1, pm, p6 (8, 11, 13, 16, 18) -- 34 (38, 41, 44, 48, 51) sts.

RIGHT FRONT Set-up cable patt: (WS) P6 (8, 11, 13, 16, 18), pm, k1, p2, k4, p3, M1p, p4, k4, p2, k1, pm, p6 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) -- 34 (38, 41, 44, 48, 51) sts.

BACK Set up cable patt: (WS) P6 (8, 11, 13, 16, 18) place marker (pm), k1, p2, k4, p3, M1P p4, k4, p2, k1, pm, p19 (19, 19, 19, 19, 19),pm, k1, p2, k4, p3, M1P, p4, k4, p2, k1, pm, p6 (8, 11, 13, 16, 18)–75 (79, 85, 89, 95, 99) sts.

Remy Reversible Scarf

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:19:17 GMT

An easy scarf with reversible cables, worked in an alpaca yarn. Working the cable charts is fun as you watch different patterns appear on each side of the scarf.

Designer Anne Kuo Lukito
Size 8" wide and 66" long, after blocking
Yarn Zitron Cambio (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g):
• #603 all natural sand, 6 skeins
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 30 sts and 16 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib, blocked
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Pale Skies Cowl

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:17:17 GMT

A scarf with reversible cables that can button into a cowl or moebius. The charts are easy to follow, and the alpaca yarn is fun to work with.

Designer Sarah Barbour
Size 6½" wide and 68" long
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri alpaca, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #411 cloud, 4 skeins
Gauge 32 sts of cable patt = 3¼" wide on larger needles
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Yarn needle
• Six ¾" buttons

Cabled Kanga Tunic

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:15:13 GMT

Woman’s intermediate pullover tunic with cables, hidden kanga pocket, raglan shaping, wide boatneck, and cap sleeves. A chunky yarn is used for the body, while a DK merino lines the pocket.

Designer Deborah Newton
Sizes 35½ (38½, 41½, 44½, 47½)" bust; shown in size 38½" with 2" positive ease
Yarn Berroco Peruvia (100% wool; 174 yd [160 m]/100 g):
• #7130 moonstone (MC), 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
Berroco Pure Merino DK (100% wool; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g):
• #4525 coulis (CC), 1 ball (for pocket lining)
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in checked patt with MC on largest needles; 22 sts of cable panel = 3" wide with MC on largest needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Freshman Cable Socks

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:12:24 GMT

These intermediate socks are worked top-down with cables that spiral around the foot. The charts are easy to follow. Knitting in the round and Kitchener stitch are the basic skills required to knit these cabled socks.

Designer Star Athena
Size 7" foot circumference and 9" long from tip of toe to back of heel; to fit women’s shoe size U.S. 8
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/57 g):
• chino (tan), 2 skeins
Gauge 32 sts and 48 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): double-pointed needles (dpn) or 32" circular (cir) needle for magic loop
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Cecile Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:10:23 GMT

Woman’s intermediate pullover with cables worked from side to side. The short sleeves, deep yoke, and expanse of fabric across the upper body allow for fit versatility. Increases and decreases shape the sweater from sleeve to sleeve.

Designer Matthew Gagny
Sizes 25½ (28½, 32½, 36½, 40½)" underarm circumference; shown in size 28½" on 38" actual bust (see Notes about sizing)
Yarn Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #8011 gray heather, 4 (4, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in welted St st; cable panel = 4½" wide
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 16" circular (cir) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Valentine Cables Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:08:02 GMT

An intermediate hat with heart cables that entwine and taper with the crown shaping. Decreases are worked into the pattern for a seamless look. Knitting in the round makes finishing a cinch. One skein project!

Designer Cassie Miller
Size 18" head circumference, to fit a woman’s medium
Yarn Ella Rae Classic (100% wool; 219 yd [200 m]/100 g):
• #120 aqua heather, 1 ball
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd; each 24 st rep of chart = 4½", slightly stretched
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• 4 markers (m; one contrasting m for beg of rnd)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Flourish Vest

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:06:01 GMT

Woman’s experienced cardigan vest with cables, charts, and waist shaping. This tunic-length vest features graduated cables that flow from shoulder to hem on the fronts, while the back is reverse stockinette. A deep V-neck makes for classic knitwear.

Designer Katya Wilsher
Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust and 34 (38, 42, 46, 50, 54)" hip; shown in size 36" bust with 2" positive ease
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Aran (100% wool; 186 yd [170 m]/100 g):
• #672 pepper (light gray), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Row counter
• Yarn needle
• 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 5) 7⁄8" buttons

Dagger Lace Scarf

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:58:53 GMT

An intermediate lace scarf with drastic increasing, decreasing, and cables, worked in a Seacell, merino, and silk yarn. The lace motif resembles a dagger shape and creates a dramatic, sculptural fabric. Lace knitting with charts.

Designer Lisa Shroyer
Size 9" wide and 75" long, after blocking
Yarn Fibra Natura Mermaid (42% cotton, 35% superwash merino, 12% silk, 11% Seacell; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g):
• #40601 ibis rose, 4 balls
Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn
Gauge 1 rep = 3" wide and 5¼" tall, after blocking
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle