Patterns : Charts, Interweave Knits, #2 - Fine

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!

Allegoro Table Runner

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:56:11 GMT

A decorative table runner worked in a cotton-linen blend yarn, this lace piece makes an impact. Each half is worked separately from lace charts, then grafted together in the middle when the knitting is finished.

Designer Susan Mills
Finished Size 13" wide and 68" long, after blocking.
Yarn Classic Elite Allegoro (70% organic cotton, 30% linen; 152 yd [139 m]/50 g): #5616 parchment, 4 balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsStitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st, blocked.

Slanted Peerie Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:38:16 GMT

These cute and colorful mittens are worked in the round from a Latvian braid edge. Two-color stranded colorwork is easy to work in the traditional motifs, and duplicate stitch accents added after finishing create another layer of fun color.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½" hand circumference and 10½" long.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g): #144 limestone (MC), #730 natural (CC1), and #N46 red fox (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt.

Elementary Vest

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:49:23 GMT

Smart and sassy colorwork vest worked in two colors, with a third color added after knitting in the running stitch embellishment. Knit in the round to the placket, this pullover vest is a must-have staple to any wardrobe.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 32½ (36, 39¾, 43¼, 46¾, 50½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 32½", modeled with 1½" negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [177 m]/50 g): #016 burgundy (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; #057 pink heather (B), 2 balls; #098 purple heather (C), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Armholes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or 16" cir needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; three ⅝" buttons (optional).
Gauge 27 sts and 29 rows = 4" in plaid patt in the rnd on larger needles.

Counterpane Blouse

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:13:38 GMT

A knitted tank is worked with front and back panels—the back panels features a counterpane lace panel; the front is a block of garter stitch. Straps and lace skirt make a girly summer top that's fun to knit.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Blouse shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport (100% linen; 270 yd [245 m]/100 g): #27 crabapple, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
Needles Counterpane panel—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 18 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st and patt from Chevron Lace chart; 17 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4" in garter st with ridges running horizontally; 17 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st with ridges running vertically.

Bells & Whistles Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:35 GMT

Womens' intermediate sock pattern with a cheveron lace pattern on the leg.

Designer Mona Schmidt
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit a woman’s U.S. shoe size 9.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #98 lavender, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd.

A Holiday Stocking

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:47:44 GMT

A cheerful intermediate holiday stocking in a traditional Estonian pattern.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size About 12" around top opening and 12" from top of leg to bottom of heel
Yarn Dale of Norway Heilo (100% wool, 109 yd [100 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #4137 red, #0017 natural, #7562 green.
Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Gauge 12 sts and 14 rnds = 2" in circular, patterned stockinette stitch on larger needles before blocking

Algonquin Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:45:54 GMT

Intermediate colorwork socks that can be knit for a woman or a child.

Designer Gayle Bunn
Finished Size About 7½ (9)" foot circumference and 7¾ (9¼)" foot length. To fit a child (woman).
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): 1 ball each of 8 colors. Child’s version shown in #N04 blue knight (navy; MC), #N80 mountain purple (A), #N30 Nordic blue (medium blue), #109 spring green, #N17 French clay (orange), #N46 red fox, #308 sunburst gold, and #200 Bordeaux (burgundy). Adult version shown in #N46 red fox (MC), #308 sunburst gold (A), #N17 French clay (orange), #200 Bordeaux (burgundy), #N30 Nordic blue (medium blue), #N80 mountain purple, #109 spring green, and #N04 blue knight (navy). Note: 1 ball of each color is sufficient to make both pairs of socks shown.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 stitches and 30 rounds = 4" in St st charted patterns, worked in the round.

Bazaar Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Intermediate socks sized to fit adult women. Intricate colorwork evokes the idea of a colorful bazaar. Knit toe-up.

Designer Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Finished Size 7½" foot circumference, 6¼" long from cuff to top of heel, and 8¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 7 to 8.
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton; 20% wool; 222 yd [203 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine). See pattern for colors.
Needles Sizes 0 (2 mm) and 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Waste yarn for provisional CO;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 2" on smaller needles in striped toe/heel patt

Molly's Headband

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:20:19 GMT

Easy headband with a simple lace repeat.

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size 3½" wide and 15" long, not including I-cord ties.
Yarn Frog Tree Yarns Alpaca Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #96 light blue, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by T&C Imports.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn).
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge About 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Peek-A-Boo Cloche

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:16:02 GMT

Womens' intermediate hat with a lining that's knit first and then overlapped by the lace design. Simple lace charts create a stunning peek-a-boo pattern in contrasting colors.

Designer Mona Schmidt
Finished Size About 19½" head circumference and 8¼" tall, after blocking. Will stretch to fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Reynolds Soft Sea Wool (100% wool; 162 yd [148 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #853 orange (MC) and #969 red (CC), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Lining and brim—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Lace outer layer—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn and 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 23 rnds = 2" in St st on smaller needles worked in the round, after blocking.

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.

Enid Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:17:50 GMT

Designer Véronik Avery
Finished size 33 (36, 38¾, 41½, 44¼, 47, 49¾)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36".
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g): #59 charcoal (MC), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls; #53 teal, #98 lavender, #103 green, #86 raspberry, #16 burgundy, and #4 light blue, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body and sleeves-size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Hem, neckband, and front bands-size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Smooth, contrasting waste yarn for provisional cast-on;
• stitch holders;
• nine ½" buttons;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread for sewing steek;
• size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.