Patterns : Charts, Intermediate, #1 - Super Fine

Folk Flowers Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:10:31 GMT

A folk-style shawl is a great accessory for winter. Knit from side to side, this lace shawlette features a distinctive beaded border and simple lace knitting.

Designer Sharon Dreifuss
Size 48" wide and 13" deep at center point
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/50 g):
• #N65 sapphire, 1 ball
Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• 338 size 6° seed beads in colors as foll: 134 purple, 102 green, 80 red, 22 blue
• Size 12 (1 mm) steel crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Setesdal Love Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:23:05 GMT

Practice your stranded colorwork with this classic Fair Isle beret in contemporary colors.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Sizes 18" brim circumference and 21¾" circumference at widest point
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [182 m]/ 50 g):
• aloe (MC), 1 skein
• quetzal (CC1), 1 skein
• plum (CC2), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 28 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Fair Isle patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 20" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Fleur de Lis and Cearnog Pincushions

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:41:07 GMT

Whip up these endearing pincushions for yourself or another seamstress in your life, and use up some yarn leftovers at the same time! These stranded colorwork pincushions are worked in traditional patterns from charts and make a wonderful gift to knit.

Designer Tammy Eigeman Thompson

FLEUR DE LIS
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high.
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/ 28 g): white (MC) and denim (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one 1" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.

CEARNOG
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high
Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift Fingering (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #172 Yell Sound blue (MC), #1190 burnt umber (medium brown), #230 yellow ochre (dark yellow), #375 flax (medium yellow), #179 buttermilk (pale yelow), and #261 paprika (dark reddish-brown), 1 skein each (at least 25 yd of each).
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one ⅞" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.

Epieric Mitts

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:08:15 GMT

Colorwork mittens with a slanting stranded colorwork pattern. Corrugated rib at the edges and a decorative colorwork chart along the wrist add visual interest.

Finished Size 7½ (8½, 9½)" hand circumference and 10¼ (10¾, 11¼)" long. Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/28 g): mioget (off-white; MC) and fawn (light brown; CC1), 2 skeins each; emsket (charcoal gray; CC2), 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), or two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in Body patt.

North Sea Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:57:41 GMT

Colorwork socks with a slanting stranded colorwork pattern. Corrugated rib at the cuffs and a decorative colorwork chart along the leg add visual interest, while a slipped stitch pattern along the sole keeps the knitting interesting.

Designer Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 7¾" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe size 7. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% wool; 185 yd [169 m]/50 g): #30 cream (MC), #96 nutmeg (CC1), and #43 pewter (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in sole patt; 38 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in charted body patt.

Thalweg Socks

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:11:04 GMT

Top-down cabled socks worked on two circular needles with charted instructions for leg and instep patterns. Large diamond cables on the legs blend into smaller baby cables on the instep, while the twisted stitches carry through on the heel flap.

Designer Sarah Fama
Sizes 8" foot circumference and 8" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 6–7; foot length is adjustable
Yarn Sundara Yarn Sock Yarn (100% superwash merino; 370 yd [338 m]/100 g):
• glacier, 1 skein
Gauge 32 sts and 46 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): two 24" circular (cir) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Ruth's Tee

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:24:36 GMT

A top-down raglan pullover is worked in a simple lace pattern with ribbed cap sleeves. The side "seams" are also worked in slimming rib. Worked in the round in one piece for minimal finishing.

Designer Rachel “Ivy” Clarke
Finished Size 22 (24½ , 29½ , 32½ , 38, 40¾ )" bust circumference before blocking; 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46)" bust circumference after blocking. Sweater is intended to be worn with zero or negative ease. Sample shown measures 32½ " before blocking, modeled with some negative ease. Sample was not aggressively blocked.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (100% superwash merino; 360 yd [329 m]/127 g): tanzanite, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 4 markers (m; 3 in one color and 1 contrasting); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st and star rib mesh, after blocking on larger needles; 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in star rib mesh, before blocking.

Correction: page 50.

There is an extra "sl m" in the instructions for Rnd 4. The 6th line of the instructions on page 50 should read: k1f&b, work in rib to 1 st before, omitting the sl m at the beg of that line, since sl m is already given at the end of line 49.

Wishbone Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:40 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with classic wishbone lace pattern.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Leg, 8" to top of heel flap; foot, 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe, 7¾" in circumference; woman’s medium.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% merino wool yarn; 185 yards [169 m]/50 g skein; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #50 Sage, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 2" in St st.

Traveler's Stockings

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50:26 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with intricate cable pattern on upper leg.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Foot measurement: 7½" around and 9" (23 cm) long. To fit average woman’s foot.
Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% wool; 176 yd [161 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #2340 sage green, 3 skeins. (Also shown in #2171 denim blue and #2128 dark lavender.)
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 5 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the round.

December Lights Tam

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:37 GMT

Womens' intermediate tam worked in traditional Nordic design.

Designer Mary Jane Mucklestone
Finished Size 18" head circumference at brim; 10" diameter at widest point.
Yarn Rauma Finullgarn (100% wool; 180 yd [165 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #446 rose, #456 fuchsia, #424 tomato red, #4705 light marine blue, #430 green, #455 yellow green, #498 bright olive green, #454 chartreuse, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Nordic Fiber Arts.
Needles Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• 10" diameter foam core disk (or plate).
Gauge 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Heritage Baby Booties

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:12:00 GMT

Intricate baby booties with cables, pointed cuffs, and garter stitch soles. These sweet socks are worked in a superwash sock yarn on size 0 needles. The charts are fun to follow for the intermediate to advanced knitter. An heirloom project.

Designer Jeanne McCanless
Finished Size 4½" foot length, to fit an infant.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (100% superwash merino; 360 yd [329 m]/127 g): hoofle foofle, 1 skein.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 3 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 18 rows = 2" in garter st.

Everyday Jar Covers

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:05:05 GMT

Knitted and embroidered jar cozies feature colorwork in three motifs—leaves, stones, and flowers. Use these cozies to cover recycled jam jars, tea bottles, and more.

Designer Deborah Helmke
Finished Size Stones Pattern: 10½" circumference and 5" tall; Leaves Pattern: 9" circumference and 9" tall; Flower Pattern: 10¾" circumference and 7½" tall.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [200 m]/50 g): #38 teak (A), #14 woodsmoke (B), #8 hemlock (C), #7 tundra (D), and #40 topaz (E), 1 skein each will make several covers, depending on size. Harrisville Designs Orchid (25% mohair, 70% wool, 5% cashmere; 240 yd [221 m]/100 g): #243 juniper (F), #249 golden curry (G), and #252 aztec red (H), small amount each for embroidery.
Needles Size 3 (3.25mm): straight. Size 2 (3 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rows = 4" in St st and charted patt.

Tapestry Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:30:58 GMT

These fully lined Fair Isle mittens are worked in the round in an allover two-color tapestry pattern. A smooth merino lining keeps hands extra warm. I-cord cast-ons, charted thumbs, and multiple sizes make this a special pattern.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½ (8¼, 9¾)" inner mitten circumference, 8 (9¼, 10½)" outer mitten circumference, and 9½ (10½, 11)" long. Mittens shown in smallest size.
Yarn Classic Elite Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/50 g): #5328 rum raisin (MC) and #5303 cinder (CC), 1 skein each. Classic Elite Classic One Fifty (100% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #7234 berry, 2 skeins (for inner mitten).
Needles Small outer mitten—size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Medium outer mitten—size 2½ (3 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Large outer mitten—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Inner mitten, all sizes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge Small mitten: 39 sts and 40 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Medium mitten: 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Large mitten: 30 sts and 34 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Inner mitten: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Lace and Twist Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:35:25 GMT

Top-down socks worked in the round with cables and lace. These intermediate socks can be worked with any of the sock knitting methods. A Kitchener toe, twisted rib cuff, and traditional heel make for a classic sock.

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 9½" long from tip of toe to back of heel, to fit women’s U.S. shoe size 8. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Zitron Trekking Pro Natura (75% wool, 25% bamboo; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g): #1504 latte (brown), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4" in St st.