Patterns : Colorwork, Interweave Knits

Goldfish Bowl Dress

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 22:54:37 GMT

GOLDFISH BOWL DRESS
Ashley Rao

Bold, nautical stripes and swimming goldfish will make any little girl feel like queen of the high seas. Garter stitch ridges, short rows, bobbles, and an applied I-cord edging provide fun for adult knitters.

Finished Size 23½ (24½, 26, 27½, 28½)" chest circumference. Dress shown measures 24½".
Yarn Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd [135 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #4856 deep indigo (MC), 3 (4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #4003 linen white (CC1), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins; #4405 tangerine (CC2), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four ½" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in String of Purls patt on larger needles.

Dottie's Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:02:28 GMT

DOTTIE’S PULLOVER

Amy Miller

Fun and flirty stranded polka dots decorate a simply shaped raglan pullover. Three quarter sleeves and an easy scoop neck finish this timeless pullover.

Finished Size 29¼ (33½, 37, 40½, 44¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 29¼", modeled with negative ease.
Yarn Spud & Chloë Fine (80% superwash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd [227 m]/2 1/3 oz [65 g]): #7814 shitake (brown; MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins; #7807 tutu (pink; CC), 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in patt on larger needle.

Bartok Tunik

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:25:28 GMT

BARTÓK TUNIK
Julia Farwell-Clay

Colorwork inspired by Hungarian embroidery decorates a feminine blouse. Bell sleeves and a keyhole at the neckline give a bohemian silhouette.

Finished Size 32¼ (36¼, 40¼, 44¼, 48¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32¼", modeled with negative ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Majestic Tweed (40% wool, 20% angora; 20% silk; 20% nylon; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7246 true teal (MC), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #7206 butterscotch (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins.
Needles Body-size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Hems and neck edging-size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st with larger needle.

Zooey's Sweater

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:54:30 GMT

ZOOEY'S SWEATER

Maria Leigh

Polka dots and picot edgings give sweet vintage appeal to a three quarter sleeved pullover. Piece is knit in the round; yoke shaping gives the appearance of a set-in sleeve.

Finished Size 32¼ (36½, 40¾, 44¾, 49)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32¼".

Yarn Valley Yarns Valley Superwash DK (100% extrafine merino; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #04 biscuit (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #08 copper (CC), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.

Needles Sizes 2½ (3 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Snowbird Capelet

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:38:16 GMT

SNOWBIRD CAPELET

Andrea Babb

A stranded snowflake pattern gives classic winter whimsy to a simply shaped capelet. A wooly yarn felts lightly on itself for cold-weather comfort.

Finished Size 15¼" neck circumference, 50¾ (63½)" lower edge circumference, and 15¼ (17½)" tall, measured with edges rolled. Capelet shown in smaller size.

Yarn Imperial Yarn Native Twist (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #66 cocoa heather (MC), 3 (4) skeins; #01 natural (A), 2 skeins; #28 spiced poppy (B) and #004 dyed charcoal (C), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); two 1¼ " × 2" horn buttons; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; small amount of worsted weight yarn in matching color for button loops.

Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle.

Professor Jackson's Scarf

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:32:05 GMT

PROFESSOR JACKSON'S SCARF

Ivete Tecedor

A blown up houndstooth pattern is classic made modern. Scarf is knit as a tube with seamed ends. A great first stranded colorwork project.

Finished Size 9" wide and 53" long.

Yarn Koigu Wool Designs KPM (100% merino wool; 175 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1045 teal (A) and #2424 taupe (B), 4 skeins each.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 32 sts and 33 rows = 4" in Houndstooth chart patt.

Phoebe's Vest

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:26:51 GMT

PHOEBE'S VEST

Daniela Nii

A luxe yarn and modern color palette update the classic argyle sweater vest.

Finished Size 35 (38½, 43, 46½, 50½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 35", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): moonstone (brown; MC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins; autumn jasper (tan; CC1) and citrine (yellow; CC2), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Needles Body-size 5 (3.75 mm). Ribbing-size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; bobbins (see Notes).

Gauge 23 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Broken Rib patt on larger needles.

Molly's Carpetbag

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:24:11 GMT

MOLLY'S CARPETBAG

Cricket Toomey

Two-color Fair Isle takes on an ombre effect in this felted carpet bag.

Finished Size 10" wide, 9" tall, and 5½" deep.

Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #24283 cobblestone heather (MC), 4 skeins; #25071 papaya heather (CC), 3 skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10" × 5½" piece of plastic or ⅛" plywood for bottom of bag; 32" × 13" piece of fabric for lining (optional); 12" leather purse handles (sample shown with custommade handles); 1" buckle; 9" tubular frame for top of bag; 15" × 5" piece of leather; sewing needle and thread; leather sewing needle and thread; leatherworking awl.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in charted patt, before felting.

Double-Knit Spectacle Case

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:11:12 GMT

Designer Ginevra Martin
Finished Size 2¾" wide and 7½" high.
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Fingering Weight (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #136F chocolate kisses (MC) and #730F natural (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 34 sts and 48 rows = 4" in St st with smaller needles.

Glasses case worked in stranded colorwork double knitting pattern.

Herringbone Mosaic Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:55 GMT

Designer Elizabeth Elliott
Finished Size 21½" circumference and 7½" tall.
Yarn Zitron Gobi (40% merino, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7 relish (A), 2 balls; #12 vanilla (B), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Herringbone patt.

Colorwork cowl worked in mosaic knitting. Cowl is worked in the round in a herringbone pattern.

Steeked Earflap Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:30 GMT

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference and 7¾" from brim to crown. To fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23766 avocado (MC), 2 balls; #25068 wonderland heather (blue; CC1), #24272 jalapeno (green; CC2), and #23432 cloud (white; CC3), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Earflap hat worked in stranded colorwork and steeked.

Scandies Mitts

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:07:47 GMT

Designer Juliet Moody
Finished Size 7¼" hand circumference and 13½" long.
Yarn Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% superwash merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 360 yd [329 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): Bloomsbury (blue, MC) and scarlet (red, CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; stitch holder.
Gauge 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Women’s long fingerless mitts with Fair Isle stranded colorwork patterns.

Peppermint Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:01:54 GMT

Designer Celeste Young
Finished Size 17 (19, 21)" circumference and 6¾ (7½, 8½)" long. Hat shown measures 21" circumference.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5317 sangria (MC) and #5306 straw (CC), 1 hank each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Chevron patt on larger needles.

Classic hat with stripes and stranded colorwork techniques.

Ullared Cushion

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:07:16 GMT

Designer Elizabeth Elliott
Finished Size 14" wide and 14" tall.
Yarn Schoeller + Stahl Limbo (100% superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #4595 ice blue (MC) and #4510 natural (CC), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 1½ (2.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; eight ⅞" buttons; sewing needle; thread to match buttons; 14" square pillow form.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rows = 4" in colorwork pattern on larger needles, blocked.

Colorwork pillow to knit with buttoned side closure.

Baby Faroe

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:05:51 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Finished Size 19¼ (22)" chest circumference, zipped. Cardigan shown measures 22".
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #880 charcoal (MC), 2 balls; #740 snow (CC1) and #N46 red fox (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 10 (12)" separating zipper; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 35 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Colorwork cardigan for children worked from the top down. This baby jacket is knit in the round and uses steeking.