Patterns : Cecily Glowik Macdonald

High-Button Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:50:49 GMT

High-Button Cardigan

CECILY GLOWIK MACDONALD

A wide funnel neck and swingy fronts make a modern everyday cardigan. Cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down.

FINISHED SIZE 30 3/4 (33 3/4, 36 3/4, 39 3/4, 42, 46)" bust circumference, buttoned.

Cardigan shown measures 33 3/4", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Blue Faced Sport (100% blue faced Leicester wool; 252 yd [230 m]/4 oz [113 g]): juniper, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five 5/8" buttons.

GAUGE 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.

Askew Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:19:01 GMT

Askew Cardigan

CECILY GLOWIK MACDONALD

A swingy asymmetrical shape and cap sleeves make a fun everyday cardigan. Piece is knit from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 34 1/4 (37 1/4, 40, 43, 46, 48 3/4)" bust circumference, buttoned, with overlap; modeled with minimal ease. Cardigan shown measures 34 1/4".

YARN The Plucky Knitter Primo Sport (75% extra fine superwash Italian merino wool, 20% cashmere, 5% nylon; 275 yd [251 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): memories, 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three 5/8" buttons.

GAUGE 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

Pebble Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 23:23:08 GMT

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Sizes 33 (37½, 42½, 47, 51½, 56)" bust
Yarn Classic Elite Sundance (50% cotton, 50% microfiber; 83 yd [76 m]/50 g):
• #6216 candlelight, 24 (27, 29, 33, 35, 38) balls
Gauge 14 sts and 17 rows = 4" in body patt with yarn doubled on larger needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular needle (cir)
• Yarn needle
• Markers (m)
• Removable markers

Yogini Cushion

AmyPalmer — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 23:50:49 GMT

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Size About 18" square and 4" deep
Yarn Red Heart McIntosh (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g):
• #1377 Dublin, 10 balls
Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark
Gauge 12 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt with yarn doubled
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles
• Ten 1¼" buttons
• Ten safety pins
• Polyester filling
• Tapestry needle with eye that will fit through buttons

Snowflake Jumper

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:32:00 GMT

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Sizes 31½ (35¼, 39¼, 43¼)" bust
Yarn Classic Elite Aspen (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 51 yd [47 m]/100 g):
• #1524 sleigh (charcoal; MC), 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins
• #1516 snow (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 7 sts and 11 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 10 sts and 12 rows = 4" in snowflake patt on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 17 (12.75 mm) needles
• Size 15 (10 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Two 1½" buttons
• Yarn needle

Michaelmas Mitts

AmyPalmer — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:23:32 GMT

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Size 8" hand circumference
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% alpaca, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #414 Sahara (beige), 2 skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Sixteen 7⁄16" buttons
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Twist Pullover

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:42:00 GMT

Twist Pullover
Cecily Glowik MacDonald

A simply shaped, cropped pullover with an oversized draped front. Front can be worn as a cowl, or twisted around the head.

FINISHED SIZE 151⁄4 (163⁄4, 181⁄4, 191⁄2, 21, 221⁄2, 24, 251⁄2, 27)" back width. Pullover shown measures 163⁄4", modeled with slight ease.
YARN Alisha Goes Around Panoply (of Peacocks) Fingering (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 360 yd [329 m]/4 oz [115 g]): Macedonia, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

Peony Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:15:21 GMT

Peony Cardigan
Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 29 (31, 34, 37 1⁄2, 40 1⁄2, 44, 47, 50, 53 1⁄2)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Baah! Yarns La Jolla (100% merino; 400 yd [366 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): red garnet, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

A dainty, double-breasted, cropped cardigan knit from the top down. Sleeves are picked up for minimal seaming.

Gismonda Vest

arwilliams — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:22:00 GMT

Gismonda Vest
Cecily Glowik MacDonald

A piece for all seasons, this belted women's vest is knit in one piece from the bottom up. Lace edging is worked around the bottom and collar edges of the vest.

Sizes 31½ (34, 37, 41, 43½, 46½, 50½)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapped; shown in size 34"
Yarn Brown Sheep Shepherds Shades (100% wool; 131 yd [120 m]/100 g):
• #SS542 marsh grass, 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Wheat Field Scarflette

arwilliams — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:43:16 GMT

Wheat Field Scarflette
Cecily Glowik MacDonald

Long narrow scarf with lace patterning. This simple accessory makes a quick, beautiful, gift.

Finished Size About 3" wide and 64" long.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Manos Silk Blend (70% merino extrafine wool, 30% silk;
150 yd [137 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #300X topaz, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st.

Nederland Circle Scarf

arwilliams — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 20:18:43 GMT

Nederland Cricle Scarf
Cecily Glowik MacDonald

This warm, chunky, oversized cowl is a quick project that is an excellent introduction to cabling and working in the round.

Finished Size About 6" wide and 48" in circumference.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Highlander (45% baby alpaca, 45% merino wool, 8% microfiber, 2% viscose; 145 yd [133 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #4012 Scots pine, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in cable and rib patt.

Champlain Cap

AmyPalmer — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:08:53 GMT

Easy hat knit in the round with short-rows and garter stitch.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham River (90% cotton, 10% cashmere; 103 yd [95 m]/50 g):
• #9 sunshine, 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5mm): straight needles and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle
• One 5/8" button

Astrolabe Vest

AmyPalmer — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:57:13 GMT

Great for beginners, this garter stitch vest is knit flat from the back. Each front is worked separately, seamed to the back, and then a collar is added in finishing.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g):
• #3110 stellar, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Size 11 (8 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Insignia Shawl

AmyPalmer — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:52:28 GMT

Easy triangular shawl worked only with decreases in a garter stitch stripe pattern.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino; 215 yd [197 m]/50 g):
• #CW-345 gold dust, 3 skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 26 rows = 4" in garter stripe patt, alternating needle sizes, as directed
Tools
•Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle
•Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 29" cir needle
•Yarn needle

Daring Red Boot Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:56:04 GMT

Sweet details make these boot socks a must-knit! A simple lace panel runs along the back of the leg, and an afterthought heel allows you to customize the sock to fit your heel.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Size 8½" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe, 13" leg circumference below rib, slightly stretched: to fit an adult woman
Yarn Quince and Co. Chickadee (100% wool; 181 yd [166 m]/50 g):
• #133 winesap, 3 skeins
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): One set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) dpn
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle