Patterns : Charts, #3 – Light

Stagger Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:38:09 GMT

Designer Bonnie Sennott
Size 50" circumference and 7¼" tall
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% merino, 30% silk; 150 yd [135 m]/50 g):
• #3068 citric, 3 skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 23 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Tapestry needle

Long cabled cowl with charts, worked in a merino and silk yarn.

Frequency Cowl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:18:15 GMT

Designer Barbara Kreuter
Sizes 27 (49½)" circumference and 11" high; shown in size 27"
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% extra fine merino superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/ 50 g):
• #1469 dark gray heather (MC), 2 (4) skeins
• #1940 cherry (CC1), 1 (2) skein(s)
• #1944 fawn brown (CC2), 1 skein
• #1921 rust (CC3), 1 (2) skein(s)
Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge One mitered square measures 4½", blocked
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Modular cowl available in two sizes. Squares are knit and joined as the cowl progresses.

Zed Scarf

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:12:36 GMT

Designer Barbara Kreuter
Size 80" long and 7½" wide (excluding fringe)
Yarn Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% baby alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd [113 m]/50 g):
• #03 chestnut (MC), 4 balls
• #23 boy blue (CC), 4 balls
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge One mitered rectangle measures 7½" wide and 5" tall
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Crochet hook
• Tapestry needle

Two-color modular scarf knit in panels with tassels.

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.

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.

Regatta Tee

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:54:35 GMT

REGATTA TEE

Olga Casey

Lace and nautical stripes add feminine flair to the classic sailor tee. Reverse stockinette and exposed seams add texture to the body.

Finished Size 31½ (35½, 39, 43, 46½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 31½ ".

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% cotton; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3717 sand (MC), 4 (5, 7, 8, 10) balls; #3713 wine (CC), 1 ball.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holders; two removable markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Stripe patt; 21½ sts and 30 rows = 4" in Lace patt.

Nova Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:48:50 GMT

NOVA CARDIGAN

Sarah Fama

A beautifully effortless cardigan with seamless shaping and a lace back. Piece is knit back and forth in one piece from the bottom up with an I-cord edging.

Finished Size 35½ (41, 47, 52½, 58)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 35½".

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Firefly (75% viscose, 25% linen; 155 yd [142 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7794 pistachio, 8 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Lace patt; 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Seed st.

Midsummer Aran

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:44:18 GMT

MIDSUMMER ARAN

Ginevra Martin

The Aran is converted to a summer garment with allover lace patterning and a V-neck. Sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Size 35 (39¼, 43½, 47¾, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35".

Yarn Lanaknits Hemp for Knitting Cashmere Canapa (60% cotton, 30% cashmere, 10% hemp; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #074 coliseum, 9 (9, 10, 11, 13) balls.

Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Bands—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the

correct gauge.

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

Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Hemstitch Camisole

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:13:27 GMT

HEMSTITCH CAMISOLE

Andrea Babb

Mohair and linen combine for a flirty experiment in fiber and gauge. A lace panel and picot edgings add an extra feminine touch.

Finished Size 30¼ (34¼, 41½, 45¾, 49¾)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 30¼".

Yarn Louet North America Mohair (78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon; 105 yd [96 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #05 soft yellow (MC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins. Louet North America Euroflax Sport Weight (100% wet spun linen; 270 yd [246 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #05 goldilocks (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Body—size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Insert—size 3 (3.25 mm).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.

Gauge 14 sts and 21 rows = 4" in St_st with MC on larger needle; 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st with CC on smaller needles.

Wavelength Tank

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 17:25:43 GMT

Women’s tunic pullover knit in one piece to the armholes in a traveling stitch zig zag pattern.

Designer Hilary Smith Callis
Sizes 33½ (36¼, 40¾, 43¾, 48)" bust circumference; shown in size 33½"
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Dyed (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/65 g):
• #303 sprout, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in patt
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Sequined Cable and Lace Wrap

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:07:02 GMT

Sequined Cable and Lace Wrap

LISA HOFFMAN

A rectangular shawl is dressed up with embellished yarn, picot edges, and an airy cable and lace pattern.

FINISHED SIZE 18" wide and 54" long, blocked.

YARN TSC Artyarns Zara Hand-Dyed (100% extrafine merino wool; 240 yd [219 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): #Z7 (A), 4 skeins. TSC Artyarns Adora (97% cotton, 3% polyester; 80 yd [73 m]/7/8 oz [25 g]): #A7 (B), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles, Inc.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to

obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn).

GAUGE 29 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Cable and Lace chart patt on larger needles using A only.

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.

Darjeeling Shawl

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:56:56 GMT

DARJEELING SHAWL
Joan Forgione

A completely reversible lace shawl with a subtle winged shape. Shawl is worked from starting from the bottom center point.

Finished Size About 49" wide and 20" long.
Yarn Vijay Fibers Serenade (100% silk; 410 yd [375 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): polar purple, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; safety pin or removable m.
Gauge 18 sts and 38 rows = 4" in garter st.

Sorority Shawl

AmyPalmer — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 16:24:36 GMT

Designer Ágnes Kutas-Keresztes
Size 52" wide and 26" deep
Yarn SMC Select Highland Alpaca Fino (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 273 yd [250 m]/50 g; see Notes):
• #7380 petrol (blue), 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in lace patt on smaller needle, after blocking
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 40" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Lacy triangular shawl worked from the top down, beginning with a garter tab.

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.