Patterns : Charts, Kitchener Stitch, Colorwork

Ullared Cushion

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:07:16 GMT

Designer Elizabeth Elliott
Finished Size 14" wide and 14" tall.
Yarn Schoeller + Stahl Limbo (100% superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #4595 ice blue (MC) and #4510 natural (CC), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 1½ (2.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; eight ⅞" buttons; sewing needle; thread to match buttons; 14" square pillow form.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rows = 4" in colorwork pattern on larger needles, blocked.

Colorwork pillow to knit with buttoned side closure.

West Side Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:45:14 GMT

Designer Mary Lycan
Size 7¾" foot circumference and 9¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable
Yarn Zitron Trekking XXL Tweed (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #203 tomato (MC), 1 ball
• #230 tweed dark gray (CC), 1 ball
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 33 sts and 62 rnds = 4" in diagonal patt
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm) needles (see Notes)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Socks with stranded colorwork pattern.

Ramona Cowl

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:47:42 GMT

Ramona Cowl
Melissa Lemmons

Keep warm and stylish with a knitted paisley-patterned cowl. Worked in two colors—one variegated and one tonal—this stranded colorwork cowl is a great winter accessory.

Size 24 (34¼ )" circumference and 6½ (8)" wide; shown in larger size
Yarn Austermann Step Classic (75% wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #1012 dark silver (MC), 1 (2) skein(s)
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball (75% wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #1536 Fuchsienbeet (CC), 1 skein
Yarns distributed by Skacel
Gauge 37½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt from chart
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn) (see Notes)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Spare cir needle or dpn same size or smaller than main needle(s)
• Yarn needle

Overshot Mittens

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:49:49 GMT

Overshot Mittens
Carol J. Sulcoski

These classic mittens, featuring traditional stranded colorwork motifs, are whipped up quickly using a sportweight yarn.

Finished Size Size 8" hand circumference and 8¾" long.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #5816 champagne (MC) and #5810 navy (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st over colorwork patt.

Holly Berry Stocking

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:33:56 GMT

A wonderful holiday keepsake stocking is the perfect gift. Knit in the round using colorwork charts, this stocking is sure to hang by the chimney for years to come.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Finished Size 14" leg circumference at top, 11½" leg length, and 10" foot length.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): plum (A), palm bud (B), and chiclet tree (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" on larger needles in St st.

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.

Family Pillows

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:44:04 GMT

A set of three plaid pillows shows off the possibilities of colorwork. Intarsia, argyle, stranded colorwork, and duplicate stitch all combine for handsome home décor.

Designer Pamela Powers

Square Pillow
Finished Size 18" square.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #54 brick (red; C), 3 skeins; #30 silica (tan; A), #14 natural (B), #27 petrol (blue; D), and #31 nickel (gray; E), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; five 1¼" buttons; 18" × 18" pillow form.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; about 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in plaid patt from chart

Argyle Pillow
Finished Size 12" wide and 16" tall.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #30 silica (tan; A), 2 skeins; #14 natural (B), #54 brick (red; C), #27 petrol (blue; D), and #31 nickel (gray; E), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight. I-cord—size 7 (4.5 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; three 1¼" buttons; 12" × 16" pillow form.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; about 17 sts and 23" rows = 4" in argyle patt from chart.

Plaid Bolster
Finished Size 19" circumference, 16" long, and 6" in diameter.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #30 silica (A), 2 skeins; #14 natural (B), #54 brick (C), and #27 petrol (D), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 2 dpn for I-cord. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; two 1¼" decorative buttons; 16" × 6" bolster pillow form; fiberfill stuffing.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; about 19 sts and 23" rows = 4" in bolster patt from chart.

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.