Patterns : Charts, #1 – Super Fine

So Faux Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:46:09 GMT

Designer Amy Keefer
Size 27¾ " circumference at bottom edge, 24¼ " circumference at neck edge, and 10½ " deep
Yarn Malabrigo Finito (100% superfine merino wool; 200 yd [185 m]/50 g):
• #63 natural (MC), 1 skein
• #69 pearl ten (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 28 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Fair Isle patt
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s knitted leopard-print cowl, knit in the round in stranded colorwork.

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.

Cuphea Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:37:49 GMT

Designer Rachel Coopey
Size 7½" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe.
Yarn Spud & Chloë Fine (80% superwash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd [227 m]/65 g):
• #7800 popcorn, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas
Gauge 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4” in St st
Tools
• Size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s socks worked from the top down with looped cast on edge and lace panel.

Rukkilill Mitts

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:19:55 GMT

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Size 7" circumference and 11½" long
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino wool, 20% viscose from bamboo; 200 yd [182 m]/50 g):
• orchid (ecru; MC), 2 skeins
• parakeet (lime green; CC1), about 20 yd
• tanager (dark green; CC2), about 20 yd
• celeste (light green; CC3), about 20 yd
• guava (dark pink; CC4), about 20 yd
• crocus (dark purple; CC5), about 20 yd
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 32 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Spare set of size 1 (2.25 mm) or smaller dpn
• Waste yarn
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s fingerless mitts using Vikkel braid edges and Roositud inlay pattern on back of hand.

Valois Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:09:53 GMT

Designer Alexandra Beck
Size 62" wide and 31" tall
Yarn Artesano 4-ply Alpaca (100% alpaca; 201 yd [184 m]/50 g):
• #0785 Bolivia, 3 skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 27 rows = 4" in patt on larger needle, after blocking
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 2½ (3 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Tapestry needle

Triangular shawl worked from the center neck down to the edge.

Avesta Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:46:12 GMT

Designer Kristen Hanley Cardozo
Size 54½" wide and 17½" deep
Yarn Knit Picks Stroll Tonal Sock Yarn (75% superwash merino wool, 25% nylon; 462 yd [422 m]/100 g):
• #24911 Queen Anne, 3 skeins (see Notes)
Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana
Gauge 23 sts and 46 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Triangular shawl with garter stitch body, lace column, and ruffled edge.

San Cristóbal Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:42:23 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Size 25" wide and 64" long
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g):
• #44 white (MC), 7 skeins
• #31 cobalt (CC), 2 skeins
Gauge 24 sts and 27 rows = 4" in knitweave patt on larger needle; 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir needle
• Tapestry needle

Large shawl with knitweave colorwork pattern and fringe at each end.

Amperes Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:09:52 GMT

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Sizes 18¾ (20¼, 21¾)" circumference; shown in size 20¼"
Yarn MountainTop Chalet (70% baby alpaca, 30% bamboo; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #7443 adobe, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in k3, p3 rib on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Women’s hat worked in triangular panels and seamed in finishing.

Back Road Scarf

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:33:16 GMT

Designer Andrea Rangel
Size 87½" long and 10½" wide, including edging
Yarn Hazel Knits DK Lively (90% merino, 10% nylon; 275 yd [251 m]/130 g):
• #228 shanny pants (MC), 3 skeins
Hazel Knits Artisan Sock (90% merino, 10% nylon; 400 yd [366 m]/120 g):
• #246 sassafras (CC1), 1 skein
• #200 nekkid (CC2) 1 skein
• #269 lichen (CC3), 1 skein
Gauge 22 sts and 33 rows = 4" in charted patt with MC
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Unisex scarf pattern with check stitch and crocheted edging.

Calico Shawl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:04:54 GMT

Triangular shawl worked from the center top down with all-over lace repeat.

Designer Andrea Rangel
Size 50" wide at upper edge and 20" tall
Yarn Hazel Knits Divine (75% superwash merino, 15% cashmere, 10% silk; 400 yd [366 m]/115 g):
• #271 bloom, 2 skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rows = 4" in patt, after blocking
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 60" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

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

Welted Peerie Shawl

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:15:44 GMT

Welted Peerie Shawl

FAINA GOBERSTEIN

Orenburg-inspired lace patterns decorate this classic shawl. Shawl is knit from the neck down for a triangular shape. Border is knit separately and sewn on.

FINISHED SIZE 52" wide at upper edge and 21" tall at center point.

YARN Anzula Luxury Fibers Cloud (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 575 yd [525 m]/4 oz [113 g]): seaside, 1 skein (see Notes).

NEEDLES Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 20 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st, after blocking.

Die Cut Vest

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:32:54 GMT

Die Cut Vest

SARA MORRIS

Delicate yarn and an architectural shape combine for a thoroughly modern layering piece. Vest is worked sideways in two pieces with a touch of lace and seamed at the center back.

FINISHED SIZE 32 (36, 40, 44)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 32", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Shibui Knits Linen (100% linen; 246 yd [225 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): ash 3 (4, 4, 5) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 2 1/2 (3 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir), and spare cir in same size or smaller. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Removable markers (m); tapestry needle.

GAUGE 30 sts and 41 rows = 4" in St st.

Matins Dress

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:16:10 GMT

MATINS DRESS
Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Lace tiers give frothy femininity to an ombre lace dress. The perfect piece for an afternoon picnic.

Finished Size 30 (34, 37, 41½, 44½)" bust circumference, 24½ (27¾, 31½, 35¼, 39)" waist circumference, and 30 (33½, 37, 40¾, 45)" hip circumference. Dress shown measures 30" bust circumference, modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Alpaca Lace (100% baby alpaca; 437 yd [400 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1405 ecru (MC), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins; #1408 flax (yellow; CC1), #1425 provence (rust; CC2), and #1415 red wine heather (CC3), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) each.
Needles Body—sizes 1½ (2.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 24–32" circular (cir), depending on size. Bands—size 1½ (2.5 mm): 16" cir. Lace panels—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three ¼" snaps; two 1½" pieces of ½" wide grosgrain ribbon; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 29 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st with 2 strands of MC held tog on middle-size needle; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in Tier 1 patt with 1 strand of CC1 on largest needle; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in Tier 2 patt with 1 strand of CC2 on largest needle; 24 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Tier 3 patt with 1 strand of CC3 on largest needle.

Marian Tunic

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:13:17 GMT

MARIAN TUNIC
Michaela Moores

A split neck, sideways knitting, and a unique openwork pattern give bohemian appeal to this lacey tunic. Top is worked back and forth from stitches picked up from two central lace bands.

Finished Size 48 (51, 56, 59, 64, 67)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 48", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Lace (100% merino wool; 950 yd [869 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): chamomile, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Bands—size 2 (2.75 mm). Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; removable markers; smooth waste yarn in contrasting color (for blocking).
Gauge 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Openwork chart patt on larger needle; 20 sts of Diamond Lace patt = 2¼ " wide and 49 rows = 4" on smaller needles.