Patterns : Cables, #4 - Medium

Fauna Pullover

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:47:32 GMT

Fauna Pullover
Shirley Paden

Women’s pullover with lace and cable pattern. This sweater receives shaping by changing needle sizes. Knit in the round for a seamless project.

Finished Size 35½ (38¼, 41¾, 44¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35½", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4-Ply (100% Mongolian cashmere; 200 yd [183 m]/1¾ oz [55 g]): #201 seeing red, 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Body—Sizes 35½ " and 44¼ " only: sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sizes 38¼ " and 48" only: sizes 5 (3.75 mm), 6 (4 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 41¾ " only: sizes 3 (3.25 mm), 4 (3.5 mm), and 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—Size 35½ " only: size 6 (4 mm): set of doublepointed (dpn). Sizes 38¼ ", 41¾ ", and 44¼ " only: sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 48" only: size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Collar—Sizes 35½ " and 44¼ " only: size 7 (4.5 mm). Size 41¾ " only: sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 61 sts = 7½" and 64 rnds = 6" in lace and cables patt on size 3 (3.25 mm) needle. 61 sts = 8" and 64 rnds = 6½" in lace and cables patt on size 4 (3.5 mm) needle. 61 sts = 8½" and 64 rnds = 7" in lace and cables patt on size 5 (3.75 mm) needle. 61 sts = 9" and 64 rnds = 7¼" in lace and cables patt on size 6 (4 mm)
needle. 61 sts = 9¾" and 64 rnds = 8½" in lace and cables patt on size 7 (4.5 mm) needle.

Briar Rose Tunic

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:36:41 GMT

Briar Rose Tunic
Elisabeth Parker

A slim-fitting tunic with a classic silhouette, gentle waist shaping, and a simple cabled lattice pattern. Knitting in the round makes a quick project.

Finished Size 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30", modeled with slight negative ease.
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #9103 ash, 8 (9, 11, 12, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

Paperboy Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 21:53:06 GMT

Women's slouchy cabled cardigan with set-in sleeves and seed stitch background.

Designer Debbie O'Neill
Sizes 31 (34½, 37½, 40½, 44, 47)" bust; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Cascade 220 Heathers (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #2446 bronzed green, 6 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in seed st on larger needles; 44 sts of cable panel = 5⅞" wide
Tools
•Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
•Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
•Cable needle (cn)
•Stitch holders
•Yarn needle
•Five 1" buttons

Budding Branches

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:24:06 GMT

Knit this cabled water bottle cover to keep your hot water bottles attractively warm this winter.

Designer Kendra Nitta
Finished Size Size 17" circumference and 13" long, to fit standard 40 oz hot-water bottle.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #622 pumpkin, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): two 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m), cable needle (cn).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k3, p3 rib, gently stretched.

Bryony Cap

AmyPalmer — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:22:06 GMT

An easy cabled hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Designer Tammy Eigeman Thompson
Finished Size Size 22" brim circumference.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica Naturals (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #702 gray, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 19 rows = 4" in cable patt; 16 sts and 19 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib (stretched).

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.

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.

Arching Cables Jacket

AmyPalmer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:01:13 GMT

Classic cardigan with a modern twist: the cabled belt is knit first, and then stitches for the body and skirt are knit from the belt.

Designer Mercedes Tarsovich-Clark
Finished Size 32½ (36, 41½, 43, 48½, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino, 15% camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #5704 Lombardi blue, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls.
Needles 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 1⅛" button; 2 sets of hook-and-eye closures.
Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st; cable panel measures 2" wide.

Point Gammon Pullover

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:13:48 GMT

A cabled sweater that any man would love to wear. Classic construction and charted cables keep this me's pullover interesting to knit.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 36¾ (39¼ , 42, 44¾ , 47¼ )" chest circumference, blocked and stretched. Pullover shown measures 36¾ ".
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand Dyes (50% alpaca, 50% merino; 100 yd [91 m]/100 g): #2003 ecru, 12 (14, 15, 16, 17) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" cir and set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in cable rib patt on larger needle, stretched; lighthouse panel measures 4½ " wide; netting panel measures 2½ " wide.

Plein Air Tote

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:10:37 GMT

Counterpane cable panels make up the sides of an oversized knitted bag. Densely knit and structured, the bag also features a fabric lining and leather handles.

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 17" wide, 19" high, and 5" deep.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3820 vista blue, 11 skeins.
Needles Front, back, side, and bottom panels—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 40" circular (cir), 24" cir, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). I-cord—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 2 dpn. Reversible trim—size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holder; waste yarn for provisional CO; leather handles (shown: Grayson E large rolled 25" leather handles, distributed by Muench Yarns); ¾ yd of heavy lining fabric; 1½ yd of 22" wide heavyweight interfacing; sewing needle and thread; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in main cable patt on largest needle with yarn doubled; 11 sts and 20 rows = 4" in seed st on largest needle with yarn doubled; reversible cable = 2½ " wide.

Hawthorn Pullover

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:07:26 GMT

Twisting rope cables emerge from patterned ribbing to form the body pattern of this intermediate women's pullover. A squared boatneck and easy fit make this the perfect sweater to dress up or down.

Designer Kathy Zimmerman
Finished Size 31 (36, 41, 46, 51)" bust circumference, after blocking. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Fibra Natura Shepherd’s Own (100% wool; 250 yd [227 m]/100 g): #40003 light brown heather, 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 26 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles, slightly stretched, after blocking.

Leitmotif Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:51:03 GMT

Women's cardigan with lace and cable detail and hook-and-eye closure. Jacket begins at the center back and is knit forward, using short-rows to add shaping for the arms and hips.

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 32 (36, 41, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference, including 3" gap at center front. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): #905 acorn (green-brown), 10 (11, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and front band—size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; cable needle (cn); waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle; 5 sets of hook-and- eye closures.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in cable and ladder patt, relaxed; braided cable measures 1½ " wide.

Bavarian Tulip Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:47:26 GMT

A classic pair of mittens offered in three sizes, from children’s to adults’. The twisted-stitch cable pattern creates an unusual tulip motif.

Designer Judy Alexander
Finished Size 7 (7¼ , 7¾ )" hand circumference, to fit child’s large (woman’s medium, woman’s large). Mittens shown in middle size.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool; 225 yd [206 m]/114 g): #54ns firefly (gold), 1 skein for all sizes.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn holders.
Gauge 25½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st; 24 (24, 26) back-of-hand sts in patt from charts with rev St sts measure about 3½ (3½ , 3¾ )" wide.

Correction: Left Mitten Set Up round: K21(23,25) for palm, pm, M1 for start of thumb gusset, pm, p1(1,2), work Rnd 5(1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, M1P, work Rnd 5(1,1) of Tulip chart over 12 sts, p1, work Rnd 5 (1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, p1(1,2)—46(48,52) sts total. Right Mitten Set Up round: K21(23,25) for palm, p1(1,2), work Rnd 5(1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, M1P, work Rnd 5(1,1) of Tulip chart over 12 sts, p1, work Rnd 5 (1,5) of Chain chart over 4 sts, p1(1,2) pm, M1 for start of thumb gusset to end at beg-of-rnd m –46 (48, 52) sts total.

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)