Patterns : Charts, Knitting in the round

High Relief Dolman

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:54:47 GMT

High Relief Dolman

COURTNEY KELLEY

A knit-and-purl chevron pattern gives subtle texture to an easy dolman. Piece is knit in the round from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 45 3/4 (49 1/2, 53 1/4, 57 1/4, 61)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 49 1/2", modeled with plenty of ease.

YARN The Fibre Company Acadia (60% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 145 yd [133 m]/1 3/4oz [50 g]): summersweet 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 21 sts and 40 rows = 4" in garter st.

Cable and Pleat Tunic

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:24:07 GMT

Cable and Pleat Tunic

TAMMY EIGEMAN THOMPSON

Neat cables cinch the waist of this pretty tunic. A linen blend yarn and front pleat give breezy movement to a long, lean silhouette.

FINISHED SIZE 34 3/4 (37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 34 3/4", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Mirasol Lachiwa (60% pima cotton, 40% linen; 123 yd [112 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #1404 pale vert (light green), 8 (8, 9, 10, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

NEEDLES Body—sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Trim—size 4 (3.5.mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 20 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Amplified Cowl

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:16:50 GMT

Amplified Cowl

KATE GAGNON OSBORN

A simple lace repeat and lofty yarn knit up quickly for a bold neckwarmer.

FINISHED SIZE 27 1/2" circumference and 12 1/4" high.

YARN The Fibre Company Tundra (60% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 10% silk; 120 yd [110 m]/3 1/2 oz [100g]): snowdrift, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

NEEDLES Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 14 1/2 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in Lace chart.

Aran Sampler Cowl

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:44:52 GMT

ARAN SAMPLER COWL
Ginevra Martin

With all the texture and technique of a traditional Aran sweater, this snuggly cowl makes a perfect gift for someone special (or yourself!). Piece is knit in the round with just two skeins of luxurious yarn.

Finished Size 24" circumference and 8" high.

Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #418 dusk, 2 skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): Two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Two cable needles (cn); stitch markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 26 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Chart E patt on larger needles.

Bias Lace Shell

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 15:52:22 GMT

Bias Lace Shell
Lisa R. Myers

A softly shaped shell is embellished with a striking diagonal lace panel. Piece is knit from the top down.

FINISHED SIZE 32¼ (35, 38, 41, 43¾, 47½, 50¼)" bust circumference. Shell shown measures 35", modeled with slight ease.
YARN Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% baby alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #S2457 tide, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers Ltd.
NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook.
GAUGE 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 16 sts of Openwork Panel = 3" wide.

Inishbofin Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:25:18 GMT

Designer Heidi Todd Kozar
Size 26" circumference and 8" deep
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Cloud (70% merino wool, 30% baby alpaca; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #1802 ecru, 2 skeins
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Cable chart patt
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Women’s cabled cowl worked in the round.

Kilkenny Tam

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:31:33 GMT

Designer Marianne Hobart
Size 17" brim circumference, 31" circumference above brim at widest point
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Mountain Top Vista (50% wool, 50% superfine alpaca; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): • #6044 fawn, 2 skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 23 sts of Cable and Lace chart = 4¼"
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Women’s tam with cable and lace pattern.

Pianissimo Mitts

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:41:18 GMT

PIANISSIMO MITTS

Becky Herrick

A delicate pair of lace mitts perfect for breezy summer nights. Knit in the round with a fully shaped thumb gusset.

Finished Size 6 (6¾)" hand circumference, blocked. Mitts shown measure 6".

Yarn Madelinetosh Prairie (100% superwash merino; 840 yd [768 m]/4 oz [114 g]): celadon, 1 ball.

Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 38 sts and 52 rows = 4" in St st.

Halesia Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:51:06 GMT

Designer Catherine Shields
Sizes 23" brim circumference, 27" circumference at widest point, and 8" tall
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g):
• #313 basil, 2 skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn
• 6 markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• Waste yarn

Women’s lace tam with charted lace pattern and turned hem.

Wildflower Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:24:26 GMT

Wildflower Tank
Julie Crawford
Finished Size 27 (31, 35 1⁄4, 39 1⁄2, 43 1⁄2)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 27", modeled with several inches of negative ease.
Yarn Tanis Fiber Arts Silver Label Mulberry Silk (100% mulberry silk; 550 yd [503 m]/4 oz [115 g]): plum (MC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skein(s); natural (CC), 1 skein for all sizes.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Rib patt.

A slim-fitting women's tank is embellished with a delicate lace placket. Wear alone in warmer weather, or under a jacket to the office. Piece is knit in the round, dividing for front and back.

Offset Cable Mittens

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:41:07 GMT

Offset Cable Mittens
Allison Haas

A simple cabled mitten with a unique diagonal rib cuff and an afterthought thumb. Indulge in a true comfort knit.

Finished Size 7½ (8½)" hand circumference and 9½ (10¼)" long. Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #813 pomegranate, 2 (3) skeins.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn for thumb.
Gauge 36 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in cable patt.

Cabled Bandeau

arwilliams — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:50:55 GMT

Cabled Bandeau - Véronik Avery

The piece is worked in the round and shaped at waist and bust for a curve-hugging fit. Twisted ribs edge the bodice, and an I-cord tie threaded in the border can be worn as a halter strap or tied in a small bow.

Finished Size 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)" (76 [86.5, 96.5, 106.5, 117, 127] cm) bust circumference. Bandeau shown measures 30" (76 cm).
Yarn Classic Elite Wings (55% alpaca, 23% silk, 22% wool; 109 yd [99 m]/50 g): #2321 ash leaf, 5 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) balls.
Needles Body—size 6 (4 mm): 24" (60-cm) circular (cir). Edging— size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" (60-cm) cir and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" (10 cm) in moss st worked in the rnd on larger needles.

Bi-Color Cables

arwilliams — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:39:14 GMT

Bi-Color Cables - Annie Modesitt

To give this two-tone jacket a slimming silhouette and a tailored feel, Annie Modesitt uses shaped faux princess “seams” along the fronts and back. Additional touches like bicolored cables that fan into basket-weave sections and yarn-covered buttons provide interesting detail. The body is worked in a single piece from the lower edge to the
armholes, then the back and fronts are worked separately to the shoulders. The collar is worked last. If you prefer a less-fitted look, work the jacket in a larger size.

Finished Size 311⁄2 (36, 42, 471⁄2)" (80 [91.5, 106.5, 120.5] cm) chest/bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 311⁄2" (80 cm).
Yarn Gems Opal (100% superwash merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #53 caribou (dark brown, MC), 5 (6, 7, 7) skeins; #39 fern green (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Louet Sales.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" (60-cm) circular (cir). Facings and collar—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" (60-cm) cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers or safety pins; stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; five 1⁄2" (1.3-cm) metal dressmaker’s hooks; sharp-pointed sewing needle; sewing thread to match CC.
Gauge On larger needle, 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" (10 cm) in St st; 30 sts at base of cable charts measure 4" (10 cm) wide; 6-st cable measures 3⁄4" (1.9 cm) wide; 3 sts of double knit slipped stitch edge = 1⁄4" (0.6 cm) wide.

Cable Cascade Pullover

arwilliams — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 15:41:02 GMT

Cable Cascade Pullover - Jennifer Appleby

Designing for all her fellow "lazy" knitters, the designer has come up with this fuss-free, practical, yet shapely, pullover. She boasts that "there's no real stitch counting involved in the shaping, no seams to sew, it knits up in no time, and it looks great!" The yarn, a silky baby alpaca and merino, gives the sweater a luxurious feel. The body and sleeves are worked in the round to the armholes, then joined and worked in a single piece to the neck.

Finished Size 36 (383⁄4, 441⁄2, 491⁄4)" (91.5 [98.5, 113, 125] cm) bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 383⁄4" (98.5 cm).
Yarn K1C2 Temptation (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 55 yd [50 m]/50 g): #786 aubergine, 17 (18, 23, 27) skeins.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm): 32" (80-cm) circular (cir); sizes 13 and 11 (9 mm and 8 mm): 32" (80-cm) cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) each; size 7 mm (no U.S. equivalent): 32" (80-cm) cir and set of 4 or 5 dpn; sizes 10 and 9 (6 mm and 5.5 mm): 24" (60-cm) cir
each; size 8 (5 mm): 16" (40-cm) cir or set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle
size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rnds = 4" (10 cm) according to Cable & Lace chart with size 11 (8 mm) needles.

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)