Patterns : Charts, Cables, Sweaters

Lowry Pullover

arwilliams — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:53:06 GMT

Lowry Pullover
Avril Lang

Fitted women's henley sweater knit from the bottom up with an allover cable pattern. Finished with set-in sleeves and front placket.

Sizes 21¾ (24¾, 27¾, 30½, 33½, 36¼, 39¼)" bust circumference, to fit 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50, 54)" bust (see Notes); shown in size 24¾"
Yarn Louet Gems Sport Weight (100% merino; 225 yd [205 m]/100 g):
• #63 candy apple red, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins
Gauge 33 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in patt st, relaxed; 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in patt st, stretched
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Four ¾" buttons (optional)

Tatiana's Sweater

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:17:56 GMT

This figure flattering lace and cable sweater uses smaller needles at the waist for hourglass shaping. Worked in the round to the armholes.

Designer: Raye Schwartz
Finished Size: 40 (50)" bust circumference, lightly blocked. Pullover shown measures 40", modeled with about 7" of ease.
Yarn: Valley Yarn Valley Superwash (100% extra fine merino; 97 yd [89 m]/50 g): #913 mauve, 18 (22) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS. See note below.
Needles: Sizes 2 (2.75 mm), 3 (3.25 mm), and 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): Set of double-pointed needles (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn.
Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in Cable and Lace chart on size 4 needle, lightly blocked; 26 sts and 40 rnds = 4" on size 3 needle.

Clarification, A note from the designer:

The yarn used for this sweater is classified as Worsted weight; the ball band recommends size 8 (5 mm) needles to get a gauge of 4.5 sts per inch. It has great loft and “behaves” nicely as a DK weight!

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.

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.

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.

Bells of Ireland Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:58 GMT

Intermediate cropped raglan cardigan with cables and bobbles. This short-sleeved sweater is worked in one piece for seamless knitting.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" to 40" cir, depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• three 1⅛" buttons;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 21 sts of flower bobble chart = 4¼".

Dusseldorf Aran

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:14:08 GMT

Woman's pullover sweater with cable panels, set-in sleeves, and flared, pleated cuffs. This sweater features shoulder and waist shaping for a feminine silhouette. Worked in pieces and seamed.

Designer Fiona Ellis
Finished Size 31½ (35½, 40, 44, 48½, 52½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35½", modeled with 1½" positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Gobi (40% merino, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 88 yd [80 m]/50 g): #10 blue/gray, 13 (14, 15, 16, 18, 20) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): straight, 16" circular (cir), and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 46 sts in cable panel patt for back and front measure about 6½" wide; 24 sts in cable panel patt for sleeves measure about 3¼" wide.

Braided Riding Jacket

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:03:52 GMT

Women's experienced cardigan with cables, bobbles and V-neck. The lower body peplum is worked in one piece. The upper body is worked in two pieces—a right sleeve/upper body and left sleeve/upper body, worked from cuff to center back and then seamed together at the center upper back.

Designer Coralie Meslin
Finished Size 33½ (36½, 39½, 42½, 44½, 47½)" bust circumference, buttoned and including 2½" front band. Jacket shown measures 36½", modeled with 1–2" positive ease.
Yarn Tahki Tweedy Alpaca (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 7% acrylic, 3% viscose; 81 yd [74 m]/50 g): #013 olive, 19 (21, 23, 24, 26, 28) skeins.
Needles Edging, sleeves, and upper body—size 10 (6 mm): 32" circular (cir). Peplum—size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• small amount of waste yarn;
• stitch holder (optional);
• tapestry needle;
• six ⅞" buttons (see Notes, page 62).
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in rib and bobble patt on smaller needles; 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in wave cable patt on larger needles; 22 sts and 15 rows = 4" in wrapped st on larger needles; 34 (68) sts of Front (Back) Cable from charts measure about 6¼ (12½)" wide on smaller needles; 68 rows of both cable charts measure 12¼" high on smaller needles.