Patterns : Colorwork, Intermediate, Interweave Knits Summer 2008

Autumn Asters Cardigan

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:33:55 GMT

Designer Michele Rose Orne
Finished Size 35 (40½, 46, 51)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 40½", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool (100% wool; 135 yd [123 m]/100 g): #61 rhubarb (MC; medium purple), 4 (5, 6, 7) skeins; #O rose (A; medium pink), #69 hibiscus (B; red-orange), #49 henna (C; terracotta), #68 citric (D; lime), #32 gasoline (E; grayed lavender), #M Bing cherry (F; dark red), #48 cherry (G; medium red), #S magenta (H; dark purple), #01 Hollywood pink (I; light pink), and #17 cheek (J; pale peach), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 9 (5.5 mm). Edging—size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four 7⁄8" dyed mother-of-pearl buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in colorwork patts from charts on larger needles; 14½ sts and 19 rows = 4" in solid-color St st on larger needles.

Windowpane Socks

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:31:08 GMT

Designer Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 8½" long from back of heel to tip of toe.
To fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 7–8.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/57 g): charcoal (MC), 2 skeins; gold hill (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 37 rnds = 4" in patt.

Plaid Halter

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:28:06 GMT

Designer Gryphon Perkins
Finished Size 30½ (34¾, 39, 41¾, 46)" bust circumference. Shell shown measures 34¾", modeled with less than 1" positive ease.
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (41% cotton, 34% hemp, 25% modal; 153 yd [140 m]/50 g): #002 chocolate (A), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) balls; #003 desert sand (B), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" or 32" circular (cir), 16" circular (cir), and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 40 rows = 4" in slip-st plaid patt.

Confectionary Tank

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:19:52 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 33 (35, 39½, 42, 46½)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Karabella Empire Silk (100% silk; 90 yd [82 m]/50 g): #508 pink and #511 purple, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) balls each; #514 beige, #504 gold, #512 copper, #503 red, and #513 brown, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); removable markers; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in striped slip st patt on larger needles.

Tapestry Skirt

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:06:03 GMT

Designer Kat Coyle
Finished Size 29 (33½, 36½, 41¼, 45¾)" waist circumference and 35 (39½, 42¾, 47¼, 51¾)" hip circumference. Skirt shown measures 29" waist.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3204 taupe (MC), 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins; #3784 deepest teal (CC1), #3248 milk chocolate (CC2), and #3774 pine green (CC3), 1 (2, 2, 3, 3) skein(s) each; #3336 bittersweet chocolate (CC4), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; one in a contrasting color to mark beg of rnd); tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 21 sts and 34 rows = 4" in chain stripe patt on larger needle; 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in eyelet stripe on larger needle.

Drawstring Raglan

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:02:15 GMT

Designer Margery Winter
Finished Size 29 (32¾, 36¼, 40, 43¾, 47¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 32¾", modeled slightly open and with about 3⁄4" positive ease.
Yarn Berroco Seduce (47% rayon, 25% linen, 17% silk, 11% nylon; 100 yd [91 m]/40 g): #4442 muscari (purple; A), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #4436 rye (dark gray; B), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) skein(s); #4448 verdigris (light blue; C), and #4435 chana dal (brown; E), 1 skein each; #4430 earth stone (light tan; D), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in patt st; 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

Imprint Tank

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:57:14 GMT

Designer Sarah Hoadley
Finished Size 34½ (39, 42½, 47, 52½)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 34½", modeled with about 1⁄2" positive ease at bust.
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 85 yd [78 m]/50 g): #104 sand (light tan; MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #105 graphite (dusty blue), 2 balls; #400 fog (light blue), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st, after blocking.

Delft Tiles Tee

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:54:25 GMT

Designer Barbara Gregory
Finished Size 31½ (35, 38½, 42, 46½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 31½", modeled with about 1⁄2" negative ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #632 Mediterranean (blue; A), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #630 Caribbean (turquoise; B), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); #614 drift (off-white; C), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 31 rows = 4" in patt on larger needle.

Elinor Tunic

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:51:07 GMT

Designer Wendy Bernard
Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32", modeled with about 2" negative ease for a tailored fit.
Yarn Rowan Summer Tweed (70% silk, 30% cotton; 118 yd [108 m]/50 g): #514 reed (MC, taupe), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins; #511 cape (CC1, blue) and #538 butterball (CC2, yellow), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) each; #536 torrid (CC3, rust), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 30" or longer circular (cir). Ribbing—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holder; removable markers; regular markers (m); several beads (optional); “big eye” beading needle for attaching beads (optional).
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows/rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 26 rnds of Mosaic chart = about 3½" high.

Tidewater Wrap

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:47:38 GMT

Designer Nancy Shroyer
Finished Size 48 (51, 54, 57)" wide and 18 (21, 23¾, 26 ½)" high, to fit bust sizes 34–36 (38–40, 42–44, 46–48)". Wrap shown measures 48" long and 18" wide. See Notes about sizing.
Yarn Nancy’s Knit Knacks Digit (100% wool; 130 yd [119 m]/28.4 g): sagebrush (tan), 6 (7, 8, 10) skeins; bayberry (medium aqua), 3 (4, 4, 5) skeins; hickory (brown), 1 (2, 2, 2) skein(s); teal m, 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s); ecru, 1 skein; elderberry (purple), 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Sizes 1 (2.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; pewter clasp; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread; sewing machine for machine-sewn steeks (optional).
Gauge 31½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st colorwork patt on larger needle.