Patterns : Charts, Stranded Colorwork, #4 - Medium

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.

Parallax Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:36:42 GMT

An easy colorwork hat worked in an all-over crosshatch pattern. Choose two colors that stand out from each other to make this pattern really pop! The knitted lining inside the cap makes it super comfy and hides some of the stranded colorwork.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 20¼ (22¾)" circumference. Hat shown measures 20¼".
Yarn Tahki Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g): #11 purple (MC) and #2 gray (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt st; 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Gerda's Scarf

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:33:37 GMT

This dramatic double-sided scarf is worked in a double knit colorwork pattern, making it completely reversible and a versatile knit scarf.

Designer Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size 8" wide and 65¼" long.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca de Seda (80% alpaca, 20% silk; 91 yd [83 m]/50 g): #4100 clouds (white; MC) and #4015 cranberry (CC), 4 balls each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsTapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in double knitting on each face of fabric.

Peavey Jacket

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:55:49 GMT

A men's plaid cardigan is worked in pieces in stranded colorwork. Set-in sleeves, turned hems, saddle shoulders, and a foldover collar make for structured outerwear with style.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 41½ (45, 51, 54½)" chest circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 41½".
Yarn Cascade Eco + (100% wool; 478 yd [526 m]/250 g): #8400 charcoal heather (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins; #2452 green heather (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 10½ (6.5 mm): straight. Ribbing—size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; six 1" buttons.
Gauge 15 sts and 16 rows = 4" in stranded St st on larger needles.

Clarification:

Sleeves...Cross out "Turning row" and replace with the words "Next Row".

Cloisonné Jacket

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:19:18 GMT

An A-line jacket is worked with two colors in lace, stockinette, and stranded colorwork. Set-in sleeves, a gentle collar, and a rustic yarn combine in a sophisticated sweater. Sizes include plus sizes.

Designer Deborah Helmke
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [198 m]/100 g): #6279 potting soil mix (MC), 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins; #6294 turquoise mix (CC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Lace, Fair Isle, and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Yokes, collar, and facing—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 1 silver hook-and-eye closure.
Gauge 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" in two-color stranded St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 15-st/10-row rep of lace patt = about 4" wide and 1¾ " long.

Correction: Page 61 under Sleeves

Shape cap: BO 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows—50 (52, 54, 56, 58) sts rem. (RS) Dec 1 st each side every other row 10 (12, 14, 14, 14) times, every 4 rows 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) times, then every other row 2 times—22 (22, 22, 24, 26) sts rem. BO 5 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows—12 sts rem. BO rem sts.