Patterns : Charts, Easy, In the Round

Tattoo Tank

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 22:27:56 GMT

An easy A-line tank is worked in the round from the bottom up, with tapered body shaping and set-in armholes. A surprise panel of heart lace is inserted at the back neck.

Designer Marlaina Bird
Finished Sizes 30½ (34½, 38½, 42½, 46½, 50½)" bust circumference; shown in size 34½" with minimal ease
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Pearl (51% silk, 49% bamboo; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #509 satsuma (orange multi), 2 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins (see Notes)
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Two markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Provence Cloche

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:34:10 GMT

Easy hat with cabled band and crocheted ring embellishment. The cabled band is worked from side to side, then stitches are picked up on either side, to work the brim and crown, respectively.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 20" head circumference.
Yarn Classic Elite Provence (100% mercerized cotton; 205 yd [189 m]/100 g): #2643 autumn pumpkin, 1 skein.
Needles Cable band—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Brim and crown—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook;
• one 1½" plastic ring.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd on smaller needles.

Sailor's Rib Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:53:08 GMT

An easy top-down raglan pullover for children. This tunic-length sweater features sailor's rib at the vented hem line and cuff edges. Sized to fit ages 2 to 12 years. Sweater is worked in the round in one piece.

Designer Wendy Bernard
Finished Size 22 (25, 26½, 28½, 30¼, 33)" chest circumference; to fit ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years. Tunic shown measures 26½", modeled on 5-year-old.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [193 m]/114 g): harvest, 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 20" or longer circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 23 rows = 4" in sailor’s rib patt.

Refined Raglan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:31:23 GMT

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished size 33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37 ¼".
Yarn Plymouth Suri Merino (55% suri alpaca, 45% merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #2037 pumpkin, 9 (10, 11, 13, 15) balls.
Needles Edging-size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir), set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves-size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size F/6 (4 mm) crochet hook;
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle;
• markers (m);
• stitch holders.
Gauge 20 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.