Patterns : Colorwork, In the Round

Santa Fe Satchel

Sharon Zientara — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:22:49 GMT

Santa Fe Satchel
Designer Marta McCall
Finished Size 16” wide at top, 19 ½” wide at bottom, 5 ½” deep at base and 17” tall (excluding strap), after felting.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #45 dark blue (MC), 8 skeins; #66 red (A), 1 skein; #69 orange (B), 1 skein; #68 acid green (C), 1 skein; #04 sky blue (D), 1 skein; #Q medium blue (E), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Design Source.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 32” circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry neede; embroidery eedle; embroidery floss to match MC; long quilting pins; disposable razor; 16” straight hex-open frame for top opening (available online from Ghee’s at www.ghees.com); 2 sets of 4 silver handbag feet (bag shown uses 6 feet, also available from Ghee’s); two 1 ½” silver carved octagon western buckles for straps (available from Oregon Leather Company; (503) 228-4105; six ¾” silver squash blossom buttons (JHB International #90627, www.buttons.com); 1/8” solid masonite board cut to 4 ½” X 18” to stiffen bottom of bag; optional fabric to cover masonite board.
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4” in St st before felting

Aspinwall Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:45 GMT

Intermediate men's pullover with zipper placket, raglan shaping, and Fair Isle stranded colorwork. Worked in the round from the bottom up for seamless knitting, this sweater features brioche stitch trim, subtle Fair Isle bands, and an alpaca/wool/silk blend he'll love.

Designer Susan Dittrich
Finished Size 42 (45½, 47¼, 49, 52¼)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 42".
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): slate (MC), 15 (18, 19, 20, 22) skeins; yarrow, indigo medium, olive leaf, and iron, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Half brioche patt—size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• safety pin;
• tapestry needle;
• 9" closed-ended zipper;
• sewing thread and needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 18½ sts and 40 rows = 4" in half brioche st, slightly stretched.

Hearts and Flowers Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:59:15 GMT

A child's cardigan with Fair Isle stranded colorwork, steeks, and delicate picot edges worked in superwash fingering-weight wool. This sweater is worked in the round with steeks. The sleeves are worked cuff-up and sewn in after knitting.

Designer Judy Alexander
Finished Size 22½ (24, 26½, 28)" chest circumference, buttoned (including ¾" front bands). Sweater shown measures 28", modeled on a five-year-old.
Fiber Cascade Yarns Heritage (75% superwash merino, 25% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/100 g): #5618 natural (MC), 2 (2, 2, 3) skeins; #5617 fuchsia, #5611 yellow, #5612 green, #5613 pink, and #5614 lavender, 1 skein each.
Needles Body and sleeve—size 1½ (2.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Bands—size 0 (2 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• five (five, six, six) ⅜" buttons;
• sewing needle and thread to match MC;
• smooth, contrasting waste yarn;
• sewing machine for steek reinforcement (recommended).
Gauge 34 sts and 40 rows = 4" in solid-color St st using larger needles; 31 sts and 39 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needles.

Winter-Wren Stockings

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:37:47 GMT

These toe-up socks are worked in allover Fair Isle stranded colorwork. The knee-high length is accompanied by simple calf shaping—go up in needle size to increase the leg circumference.

Designer Eunny Jang
Finished Size 8¼" foot circumference and 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 6½–8.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% merino; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #1663 chocolate brown (MC), #1401 white (CC1), #1451 oatmeal (CC2), #1748 cappuccino (CC3), #1469 dark gray (CC4), and #1461 burgundy (CC5), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in charted patt on smaller needles.

Nuneh Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:33:27 GMT

These mittens are worked in Armenian colorwork, with a pictorial of a little house with a plume of smoke, and stars on the palm side. This technique lets you carry both colors around the round, avoiding intarsia.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 8½" hand circumference and 8" long, to fit child’s or woman’s small hand.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [184 m]/50 g): orchid (MC) and macaw (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Sizes 0 (2 mm) and 1½ (2.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• waste yarn or small stitch holder.
Gauge 28 sts and 36 rows = 4" in Armenian knitting in St st on larger needles.

Tapestry Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:30:58 GMT

These fully lined Fair Isle mittens are worked in the round in an allover two-color tapestry pattern. A smooth merino lining keeps hands extra warm. I-cord cast-ons, charted thumbs, and multiple sizes make this a special pattern.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½ (8¼, 9¾)" inner mitten circumference, 8 (9¼, 10½)" outer mitten circumference, and 9½ (10½, 11)" long. Mittens shown in smallest size.
Yarn Classic Elite Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/50 g): #5328 rum raisin (MC) and #5303 cinder (CC), 1 skein each. Classic Elite Classic One Fifty (100% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #7234 berry, 2 skeins (for inner mitten).
Needles Small outer mitten—size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Medium outer mitten—size 2½ (3 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Large outer mitten—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Inner mitten, all sizes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge Small mitten: 39 sts and 40 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Medium mitten: 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Large mitten: 30 sts and 34 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Inner mitten: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Slip-Stitch Layers

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:27:26 GMT

Woman's intermediate top-down raglan pullover with slip-stitch colorwork. This sweater is worked in the round for seamless knitting. A DK weight wool makes for a light and comfortable sweater, and is washable.

Designer Simona Merchant-Dest
Finished Size 33¼ (34¾, 38¼, 41¾, 45¼, 48½, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34¾", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #009 nectar (red-brown; MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins; #019 mist (sage green; CC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16", 24", and 32" (or longer) circulars (cir), and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in slip st patt; 31 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in 10×2 rib patt

Venezia Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:03:03 GMT

DesignerEunny Jang
Finished Size 32½ (34½, 36, 37¾, 39¾, 41¾, 46)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½".
Yarn Jamieson's 2-ply Spindrift (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #429 old gold, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4,5) balls; #292 pine forest; #258 peacock, #821 rosemary, and #815 ivy, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls each; #144 turf, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s) and #114 mooskit/white, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls each; #183 sand, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) ball(s). Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 29" and 32" cir. Size 2½ (3mm): 16" and 32" cir, and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders (flexible style or lengths of yarn recommended);
• tapestry needle;
• several yds of smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and thread for securing steeks (optional; see Notes).
Gauge 31 sts and 33½ rounds = 4" in both solid-color St st on middle-size needle and color-work patt from charts on largest needle.

Rustic Holiday Stocking

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:45:40 GMT

Designer Kristin Nicholas
Finished size 14" leg circumference and 23" from top of cuff to tip of toe.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca, 110 yd [101 m]/100 g): #CFC4899 khaki (green, A), #CFC2055 carmine (red, C), #CFC2190 copper (rust, D), 1 ball each. Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Worsted (75% Wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): #CFW1933 gold (B), 1 ball. Yarns distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): set 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• stitch holder;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in St st with A.

Enid Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:17:50 GMT

Designer Véronik Avery
Finished size 33 (36, 38¾, 41½, 44¼, 47, 49¾)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36".
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g): #59 charcoal (MC), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls; #53 teal, #98 lavender, #103 green, #86 raspberry, #16 burgundy, and #4 light blue, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body and sleeves-size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Hem, neckband, and front bands-size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Smooth, contrasting waste yarn for provisional cast-on;
• stitch holders;
• nine ½" buttons;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread for sewing steek;
• size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Freyja Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:10:25 GMT

Intermediate Bohus hat with Fair Isle stranded colorwork that mixes purl and knit stitches. This hat is worked in the round from the brim up in a fine yarn that contains alpaca, silk, camel, and cashmere. Five pastel colors create beautiful effects in colorwork.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 20 (22)" head circumference; shown in smaller size.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g): riverstone (taupe; MC), ruby (CC1), citrine (yellow; CC2), aquamarine (blue; CC3), and malachite (green; CC4), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle, blocked

Sub Rosa Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:29:17 GMT

An easy earflap hat with contrasting brim that doubles as a pocket. Worked in the round and shaped with decreases, this hat uses two yarns.

Designer Cirilia Rose
Size 21" head circumference
Yarn Berroco Peruvia Quick (100% wool; 103 yd [95 m]/100 g):
• #9119 Mostaza (MC), 1 skein
Berroco Pure Merino (100% merino; 92 yd [85 m]/50 g):
• #8657 Puronze (CC), 1 ball
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" with MC in St st; 18 sts and 28 rows= 4" with CC in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir or straight needles
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Six 5⁄8" buttons
• Yarn needle

Neutron Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:21:09 GMT

These intermediate mittens are worked in the round with Fair Isle colorwork techniques. Reversing the fore and background colors makes for a subtle asymmetry, and afterthought thumbs are easy to work.

Designer Rebecca Daniels
Size 7½" hand circumference and 11¼" from cuff to tip
Yarn Tahki Sedona (90% merino, 10% silk; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #002 denim (A), 1 skein
• #003 tobacco gold (B), 1 skein
Gauge 24 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in stranded patt
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Yarn needle
• Markers (m)
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Waste yarn

Maximum Stripe Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:03:57 GMT

Woman’s easy raglan pullover worked from the bottom up in the round with stripes and button placket. Knitting in the round makes for seamless knitting. This easy sweater looks best with negative ease because of the elastic gauge.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Sizes 30 (33, 36, 39, 42)" bust; shown in size 30" with 2" negative ease
Yarn Valley Yarns Lenox (60% alpaca, 30% wool, 10% cashmere; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• camel, 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls
• black, avocado, and plum frost, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls each
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in sailor’s slip patt
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Three ¾" buttons

Rainbow Yoke Sweater

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:05:08 GMT

Designer Carol J. Sulcoski
Sizes 36 (40, 44, 48)" bust; shown in size 36" with about 4" positive ease
Yarn Ella Rae Classic (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
•#22 taupe (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6) balls
Noro Kureyon (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g):
• #214 rainbow (CC), 4 (4, 5, 5) balls
Yarns distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st with CC on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" cir needles and dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle