Patterns : Charts, Short-rows, Lace

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.

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.

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.

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.

Perpetua Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 20:51:10 GMT

Designer Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Size 50" wide and 11" deep
Yarn Alisha Goes Around Richness (of Martens) Fingering (75% fine superwash merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 400 yd [366 m]/115 g):
• love-billets, 1 skein
Gauge 19 sts and 40 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools • Size 5 (3.75 mm): 29" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Blocking wires
• T-pins
• Yarn needle

Small crescent shawlette with garter stitch body. Lace edging is worked from charts.

Summer Blooms Shawl

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:57:59 GMT

SUMMER BLOOMS SHAWL

Susanna IC

A gossamer lace shawlette is embellished with tiny beads. The crescent shape is formed with short-rows; beads are added while knitting.

Finished Size 64"

wide and 19" deep.

Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Suri Elegance (100% suri alpaca; 875 yd [800 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #2763 rosebud, 1 skein.

Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m; optional); tapestry needle; 276 size 10˚ (2 mm) silver-lined pink seed beads; size 12 (0.6 mm) steel crochet hook; blocking pins.

Gauge 15 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle, after blocking.

Birch Point Hoodie

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:43 GMT

Birch Point Hoodie
Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 33 3⁄4 (37, 41 1⁄4, 45 1⁄2, 49 1⁄4, 54)" bust circumference, closed. Hoodie shown measures 37", modeled with about 3" of ease.
Yarn Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [100 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #3205 sand, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir), and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; stitch holders; 7 hook-and-eye closures; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

A pretty women's hoodie with an undulating lace pattern and flattering waist shaping. The scalloped front is closed with hooks and eyes. Knit in the round to armholes.

CORRECTION: Sleeves

With smaller dpn, CO 49 (53, 57, 65, 67, 71) sts. Do not join. Turn your work. Next row (RS) K16 (18, 20, 24, 25, 27), work Rnd 1 of Cuff chart over 17 sts, k16 (18, 20, 24, 25, 27). PM and join in the round. ...

Uxbridge Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:16:39 GMT

Uxbridge Cardigan
Kyoko Nakayoshi

Swingy women’s cardigan with multi-directional knitting. Double moss stitch collars and lace pattern around the hem add details.

Size 32¾ (36¼, 39, 42¾, 45¾ )" bust; shown in size 32¾"
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Alpaca Elegance (50% alpaca, 50% fine wool; 180 yd [164 m]/57 g):
• #7368 rosehip, 9 (13, 15, 18, 20) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in moss st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

CORRECTIONS:

Yarn amount requirements: 9 (13, 14, 15, 17)

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Size 39" only:

Next row (WS) Work in patt to mB, sl m, p3tog, turn—2 sleeve sts dec'd. (note that "sl 1" instruction taken off)

And under all sizes:

Next row (WS) Work in patt to mB, sl m, p3tog, turn.

(The number of times to work the 4-row repeat is correct as printed.)

Last paragraph, Next row (RS) Sl 1, sl m, knit to mG, sl m, work in patt to end.

Stanmore Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:01:04 GMT

Stanmore Cardigan
Connie Chang Chinchio

This cute short-sleeved cardigan is perfect for layering, especially for people in southern climates. This lace yoke jacket is knit in one piece from the top down with raglan increases.

Sizes 32½ (35, 38½, 41½, 44, 47½, 51)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g):
• #2150 fig, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" in lace patt on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• ½" button (optional)
• Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook (optional)
• Yarn needle

Nimbus Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:25:49 GMT

Woman’s experienced hoodie cardigan with cables, lace, and intarsia. This casual sweater combines color and stitch pattern changes to create diagonal graphics. Worked in one piece to the armholes. Sleeves are picked up from armholes and worked down.

Designer Annie Modesitt
Finished Size 33¾ (35¾, 37¾, 39¾, 41¾, 45¾, 47¾)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35¾", modeled with 1–2" positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Nimbus (100% organic wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #410 sage (A), 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls; #401 white (B), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer and 16" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• safety pins;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in cable patt.

CORRECTIONS:

Exchange the pattern instructions in BODY section with:

Divide for armholes: (RS) Cont in patt, work to sl st at end of 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6)th column; instead of slipping st, knit into st below sl st but do not drop sl st from needle, then place right-front sts (all sts on right needle) onto holder; work sl st and purl st, then work 8 (9, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) more columns in patt, ending before sl st at end of last column, knit into st below sl st but do not drop sl st from needle; place next 39 (39, 48, 48, 48, 57, 57) sts onto holder for left front—74 (83, 74, 83, 92, 92, 101) sts rem for back. Back: Cont in patt, dec 1 st each end of needle on next RS row, then every 4th row 15 (16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 18) more times—42 (49, 40, 47, 54, 52, 63) sts rem. Work even if necessary until armhole measures 10½ (11, 11½, 12, 12½, 13, 12½)", ending with a WS row. Place sts on holder. Fronts: Place left-front sts onto needle. Work 1 RS row in patt, turn and work 1 WS row in patt, then join a 2nd ball and work WS row of right front, positioning both fronts on same needle to work at the same time. Cont in patt until all sts are changed to B. At the same time, dec 1 st at each armhole edge on next row, then every 4th row 15 (16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 18) more times and also at the same time dec 1 st 4 sts from each neck edge on next row, then every 4th row 8 (5, 16, 14, 12, 19, 15) more times, then every other row 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 4) times—15 (17, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) sts rem for right front and 14 (16, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sts rem for left front. Work even if necessary until armhole measures 10½ (11, 11½, 12, 12½, 13, 12½)", ending with a WS row. Join shoulders: Place back sts onto spare needle. With RS tog and beg at left armhole edge, join left shoulder using three-needle BO (see Glossary) until 4 left-front sts rem; place these sts onto needle beside back sts. Rep for right shoulder—29 (32, 27, 32, 37, 33, 42) sts rem. With RS facing, work I-cord BO across these sts as foll: (RS) K1, sl 1 wyf, k1, p2tog, k1, turn work. Next row: (WS) [Sl 1 wyf, k1] 2 times, sl 1 wyf. Rep last 2 rows until 8 sts rem, ending with a WS row. Place 4 sts onto each of 2 needles. With RS tog, graft sts using Kitchener st (see Glossary).

And, exchange the pattern instructions in HOOD section with:

Hood

With RS facing and beg 14 (16, 13, 16, 18, 16, 21) sl sts down from right-shoulder seam along right-front edge, pick up 14 (16, 13, 16, 18, 16, 21) sl sts (do not pick up and knit; simply slip the st onto the needle to pick it up) to shoulder seam, 21 (24, 19, 24, 29, 25, 34) sts along back edge, and 14 (16, 13, 16,

18, 16, 21) sts down left-front edge—49 (56, 45, 56, 65, 57, 76) sts total. Next row: (WS) With B, [sl 1 wyf, k1] 2 times, p41 (48, 37, 48, 57, 49, 68) while inc 6 (9, 20, 9, 10, 18, 9) sts evenly spaced by working (p1, k1) into same st, [k1, sl 1 wyf] 2 times—55 (65, 65, 65, 75, 75, 85) sts. Next row: (RS) K1, sl 1 wyf, k1, p1, work Row 1 of Lace chart to last 4 sts, p1, k1, sl 1 wyf, k1. Cont in patt until hood measures 10 (10½, 11, 11½, 12, 12½, 12)" from pick-up row, ending with a WS row. Shape hood using short-rows (see Glossary) as foll:

Short-Row 1: Work 22 (32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 42) sts in patt, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Short-Row 2: Work in patt to 10 sts before previously wrapped st, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Rep last row 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) more time(s)—2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) wrapped sts. Next row: (RS) Work in patt to end of row, working wraps tog with wrapped sts.

Short-Row 3: Work 22 (32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 42) sts in patt, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Short-Row 4: Work in patt to 10 sts before previously wrapped st, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Rep last row 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) more time(s)—2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) wrapped sts. Next row: (WS) Work in patt to end of row, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Join top of hood: Sl 27 (32, 32, 32, 37, 37, 42) sts to spare needle—28 (33, 33, 33, 38, 38, 43) sts rem on left needle. With RS tog and beg at selvedge edge, work three-needle BO across all sts, ending by working the extra st tog with last BO.