Patterns : Colorwork, Interweave Knits, Cardigan

Cornflower Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:28:06 GMT

CORNFLOWER CARDIGAN
Amanda Bell

Punchy colors update traditional stranded colorwork in this cozy cardigan. Pockets and a deep V neck make a classic piece modern. Sweater is knit in the round and steeked.

Finished Size 35¼ (38¼, 41, 44¾, 47¾, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 35¼", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn SMC Select Extra Soft Merino (100% superwash merino wool; 142 yd [130 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #05191 beige marl (MC), 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls; #05187 turquoise (CC1), 1 ball; #05127 cayenne (CC2), 1 ball; #05151 indigo (CC3), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s); #05122 tomato (CC4), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir), 40" cir, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eight 7⁄8" buttons; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or sewing machine to secure steeks.

Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 22 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Pluie Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:42:16 GMT

PLUIE CARDIGAN
Alex Capshaw-Taylor

An all-over umbrella motif adds sweetly vintage charm to a fitted cardigan. Sweater is worked with intarsia colorwork and contrast color edging for a polished look.

Finished Size 34½ (38½, 43, 47, 50½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34½ ", modeled with minimal ease.

Yarn Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115 yd [105 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #273 foxglove (purple; MC), 10 (11, 13, 15, 17) balls; #179 buttermilk (cream; CC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.

Needles Sizes 1½ (2.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle; yarn bobbins; seven 5⁄8" buttons.

Gauge 28 sts and 38 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Angelfire Jacket

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:14:33 GMT

Angel Fire Jacket
Lisa Shroyer

Create this handsome, Southwestern-inspired cardigan using a variety of knitting techniques including stranded colorwork, intarsia, and double knitting.

Finished Size 33¼ (37, 44½, 48½, 52¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with 4" of ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% Peruvian wool; 478 yd [440 m]/8¾ oz [250 g]): #2453 rust (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #9451 teal (CC1) and #8014 cream (CC2), 2 skeins each.
Needles Sizes 8 and 9 (5 and 5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Spare needles in larger size; tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders.
Gauge 16½ sts and 23 rows = 4" in single color St st on smaller needle; 17 sts and 17 rows = 4" in stranded colorwork on larger needle.

Scherenschnitte Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:27:00 GMT

Scherenschnitte Cardigan
Tanis Gray

Knit this classic top-down cardigan for a little one in your life. Partridge-shaped motifs aroudn the bottom band are worked with stranded colorwork.

Finished Size Size 27 (30, 32¾ )" chest circumference, to fit ages 3–4 (5–6, 8–9) years. Cardigan shown measures 27".
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast (MC), 3 (4, 5) skeins; #7516 grape jelly (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; four ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

8,000 Feet Hoodie

LarissaG — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 17:01:08 GMT

8,000 Feet Hoodie
Amanda Scheuzger

Simple raglan cardigan with elegant colorwork in the hood and cuffs. Stranded colorwork hood is worked in the round with clever increases and decreases to achieve the right shape.

Finished Size 34 (37½, 40¼, 43, 45¾, 48¾, 52¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 37½", modeled with 4" of ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m]
/3½ oz [100 g]): #418 dusk (MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 10) skeins; #416 meadow (A), #420 autumn (B), #415 harvest (C), and #417 seamist (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn; six¾" buttons.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 23 sts and 24 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needles.

Chincoteague Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:49:18 GMT

A men's classic cardigan features two-color mosaic colorwork across the chest, making a simple but elegant statement. Set-in sleeves, neck shaping, and an allover textured pattern make for easy wear.

Designer Daniela Nii
Finished Size 39 (42¼, 45½, 49, 52¼)" chest circumference, buttoned, after blocking. Cardigan shown measures 42¼".
Yarn Lion Brand Fisherman’s Wool (100% wool; 465 yd [425 m]/227 g): #126 nature’s brown (MC), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins; #200 oak tweed (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle; six ⅞" buttons; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook (optional).
Gauge 19 sts and 29 rows = 4" in brick patt, after blocking.

Tree Line Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:24:44 GMT

Child's cardigan with intarsia colorwork edging.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 29¾)" chest circumference, to fit a 2–3 (4–6, 6–8) year-old. Cardigan shown measures 27¼".
Yarn Louet Gems Sport (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #17 shamrock (MC), 2 (2, 3) balls; #55 willow (CC1) and #39 fern (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing— size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ½" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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.

Wave and Dimple Kimono

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:06:36 GMT

This intermediate cardigan vest features vertical Fair Isle panels, a big collar, side-to-side construction, some intarsia elements, and a chunky gauge. The colorwork is worked in rows.

Designer Sharon Shoji
Finished Size 47½ (53½, 60)" bust circumference, to fit sizes 33–42 (39–48, 46–55)". Sweater shown measures 47½", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Trendsetter Yarns Merino VIII (100% superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #7440 dark teal, 17 (19, 23) balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29–36" circular (cir), depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• coil-less safety pins;
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in patt.

Dax's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:12 GMT

An easy baby sweater, worked with raglan shaping, a mixture of rib patterns, and two-color stripes. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up and is sized for 3 to 24 months.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Finished Size 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)" chest circumference, to fit 3–6 (6–9, 9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months. Sweater shown measures 25".
Yarn Zitron Life Style (100% superwash merino; 169 yd [155 m]/50 g): #33 corn (A) and #63 ice blue (B), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 44 rows = 4" in mistake rib.

Notation: 4 balls in each color are needed for the largest size.
Correction: Page 40, first column should read- Buttonhole band: With B and RS facing,….sts along right front edge.

Rambling Rose Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:26:55 GMT

Designer Laura Zukaite
Finished size 30 (43)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measuerse 30".
Yarn Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe (100% merino; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #1170 rose (MC, light), 5 (6) skeins; #1120 raspberry (CC, dark) 6 (9) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• seven ¾" buttons (shown: #SPN10628 from One World Button Supply, www.oneworldbuttons.com).
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in rev St st (purl on RS rows, knit on WS rows); one rep of scallop rib patt (st count of rep varies from 16 to 24 sts) measures about 3¾" at widest point after blocking; entire leaf panel from chart (st count varies from 36 to 44 sts) measures about 9" wide after blocking; section from leaf panel chart for sleeves (st count varies from 5 to 9 sts) measures 1 ¾" wide after blocking.

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.

Blue Skies Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:31:41 GMT

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Finished size 33¾ (38, 42, 45¼, 49½, 52¾)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 38".
YarnBrown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M08 wild oak (MC), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins; #M175 bronze patina (medium brown) and #M89 (roasted coffee (dark brown), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) each; #M113 oregano (dark green), #M191 kiwi (light green), #M07 sable (grayish-brown), #M51 winter blue, #M11 white frost, 1 skein each.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" and 16" circulars (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• stitch holders;
• markers (m; 2 in a contrasting color for sleeve cap shaping);
• five 1¼" buttons;
• tapestry wool in matching color for attaching buttons;
• contrasting waste yarn;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread for sewing steeks.
Gauge 19½ sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needles.