Patterns : Cables, #4 - Medium, Interweave Knits Fall 2010

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.