Patterns : Charts, Short-rows

Arnodda Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:42:57 GMT

Designer Rachel Coopey
Size 7½" foot circumference and 8½" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable; will stretch to fit 8½ " foot circumference
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Company Happy Feet (90% superwash merino wool, 10% nylon; 192 yd [176 m]/50 g):
• #18 gray variegated, 2 skeins
Gauge 32 sts and 50 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 1½ (2.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• Metal studs, twenty-four ⅜" pyramid and twenty-four ¼ " conical

Women’s socks with cabled pattern and studded embellishments.

White Owl Shawl

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:15:56 GMT

WHITE OWL SHAWL

Mari Tobita

Short-rows help shape a shawl with a fresh new shape. Allover lace gives breezy drape.

Finished Size 70" wide and 24" tall at center back.

Yarn Vijay Fibers Serenade (100% silk; 410 yd [375 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): natural, 3 skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in patt.

Flanders Scarf

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:25:12 GMT

Garter stitch scarf worked with lace insert and bobbled edge.

Designer Janine Le Cras
Size 75" wide along top edge and 7" high
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Simply Fine (60% wool, 40% kid mohair; 450 yd [412 m]/100 g):
• flame, 1 skein
Gauge 20 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Lost Garden Tee

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:02:31 GMT

Designer Jean Chung
Sizes 31 (35½, 40½, 45, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 31"
Yarn Knit Picks Comfy Worsted (75% cotton, 25% acrylic; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #6111 rosehip, 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 28 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): straight and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight needles
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Elbow-length sleeves and a lace yoke set off this women’s sweater, a perfect layering piece for spring.

Smokey Rose Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:43:23 GMT

Designer Maria Leigh
Sizes 30¾ (34½, 38¼, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference; shown in size 34½"
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen (35% wool, 35% linen, 30% baby alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/50g):
• #2225 smokey rose, 7 (7, 8, 10, 12) skeins
Gauge 25 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 2½ (3 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle
• 28 (30, 32, 34, 36) ⅜" buttons

Stock up on your favorite buttons to make this button-embellished cardigan.

Sydney Shawlette

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:15:13 GMT

Designer Nikki Wagner
Size 63" wide and 12" deep
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Zara Chiné (100% merino superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/ 50g):
• #804 honey chine, 5 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)

Short-rows and a biasing stitch pattern create a memorable shawl.

Grenadine Tunic

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:52:21 GMT

Designer Michaela Moores
Sizes 32 (36¼, 40¼, 43¾, 48, 52¼)" bust circumference; shown in size 32"
Yarn Spud & Chloë Fine (80% wool, 20% silk; 248 yd [227 m]/65 g):
• #7820 wildberries, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas
Gauge 23 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 48 sts and 35 rows = 4" in twisted rib on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• 50 (55, 60, 65, 70, 75) g 5° rocailles seed beads
• Size 12 (1.0 mm) crochet hook

Woman’s tunic with beads, worked in one piece to the armholes from the bottom up.

Patou Tunic

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:43:41 GMT

Designer Danielle Chalson
Sizes 39¼ (43¼, 47¼, 51¼, 55¼)" bust circumference; shown in size 39¼"
Yarn Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 360 yd [329 m]/100 g):
• fawn, 4 (4, 5, 5, 6) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s tunic-length sleeveless pullover with lace panel insertion. Worked in one piece to the arms.

Seafoam Tam

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:08:36 GMT

Designer Catherine Shields
Size 20½" brim circumference and 10¾" diameter
Yarn The Fibre Company Savannah (50% wool, 20% cotton, 15% linen, 15% soya; 160 yd [146 m]/50 g):
• seafoam, 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in mock cable and rib patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle
• One ⅝" button

Women’s tam worked side to side with basic cables and button-tab brim.

Imbolc Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:23:22 GMT

Designer Josie Mercier
Sizes 30 (34, 38½, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 34"
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g):
• autumn jasper, 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 17 sts and 32 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needles, after blocking
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight needles and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight needles, 16" cir needle, and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s sweater with lace counterpane designs set into the sides of the body.

Trillium Capelet

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:01:58 GMT

Designer Kristen TenDyke
Sizes 47 (55½, 61)" lower edge circumference, 15¼ (18, 18)" neck circumference; shown in size 47"
Yarn Tahki Yarns Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [119 m]/100 g):
• #01 natural, 3 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge 11½ sts and 17 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 13 (9 mm): 32" and 16" circular (cir) needles
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Woman’s capelet knit from the top down with cables and short-rows in a singles yarn.

Chandra Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:00:57 GMT

Designer Laura Coccarelli
Size 36" wide along top edge and 20" deep
Yarn Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [129 m]/100 g):
• #19 fuchsia, 5 skeins
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 14 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Woman’s knitted crescent shawl worked in a singles yarn with lace edging.

Blooming Forest Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:34:04 GMT

BLOOMING FOREST PULLOVER
Kristen TenDyke

A forest-inspired pattern of cables, bobbles and lace decorate the front of this cozy pullover. The classic-looking shape is knit seamlessly beginning with the sleeves.

Finished Size 32 (35, 38, 41¼, 44¼, 47¼, 50¼, 53¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Verde Collection Woodland (65% wool, 35% nettles; 131 yd [120 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3154 red grape, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14) balls.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16", 32", and 40" circulars (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; waste yarn for provisional CO; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib on larger needle; 21 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needle.

Bridget Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 19:22:58 GMT

Designer Carol Feller
Sizes 35½ (40¼, 43½, 48¼, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned; shown in size 35½"
Yarn Spud & Chloë Outer (65% wool, 35% organic cotton; 60 yd [55 m]/100 g):
• #7214 ballerina, 10 (12, 13, 14, 15) skeins
Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas
Gauge 10 sts and 14 rows = 4" in St st; 16 sts of cable and lace panel = 6" wide
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle
• 1¼" button

Women’s hooded cardigan knit in a bulky yarn with a cable and lace pattern.

Hither Pullover

AmyPalmer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:31:16 GMT

Designer Anniken Allis
Sizes 42 (46, 51, 55, 59½)" bust circumference; shown in size 42"
Yarn Mirasol Tuhu (50% baby llama, 40% merino wool, 10% angora; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #2006 silver fox, 12 (13, 16, 18, 20) skeins
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s knitted sweater with lace pattern, worked in pieces.