Patterns : Colorwork, Interweave Knits, Knitting for children

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.

Brioche Rib Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:38:06 GMT

A cardigan pattern in eight sizes, designed for children and adults. A two-color brioche rib is lively when the contrast yarn is a self-striping yarn. Bottom-up raglan construction is highlighted with decorative brioche decreases.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 28½, 30¼, 38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 52)" chest circumference, zipped. Jackets shown measure 25" and 38¼". Sizes 25–30¼" are intended for children and sizes 38¼–52" for adults. Review schematic for individual measurements
Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): Boy’s: #71602 blue (MC), 2 skeins (all sizes). Man’s: #12267 dolphin (gray; MC), 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins. Wisdom Yarns Poems (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): Boy’s: #473 blue/purple/ orange (CC), 3 (3, 3, 4) skeins. Man’s: #579 magenta/teal/yellow (CC), 6 (7, 8, 10) skeins. Yarns distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook; 12 (14, 14, 16, 22, 22, 24, 24)" separating zipper; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in two-color brioche rib on smaller needle, slightly stretched and blocked.

Florentine Dress

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:28:12 GMT

A knitted dress is worked in pieces, then joined for a seamless yoke. This girl's dress features two-color slip-stitch pattern at yoke and edges.

Designer Carol Wessinger
Finished Size 25½ (27, 28½ , 31½ )" chest circumference and 19 (20, 21, 22½ )" total length, to fit children’s sizes 2 (4, 6, 8). Dress shown measures 28½ " chest, modeled on a 6-year-old.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3534 pale yellow (MC), 6 (7, 7, 8) skeins; #3461 light plum (CC), 2 skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" 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 St st; 21 sts and 40 rows/rnds = 4" in slip st patt.

CORRECTION:

SLEEVES

With MC, CO 62 (67, 77, 82) sts. Do not join. Work Rows 1 – 3 of Shell Edging—53 (57, 65, 69) sts rem.

Work Rows 1 – 13 of Slip St patt. Cut CC.

Row 14: (RS) Shape underarm: With MC, BO 5 (5, 7, 7) sts, knit across to last 5 (6, 7, 7) sts, BO rem sts—43 (46, 51, 55) sts rem. Place sts on holder.

YOKE

Block Shell edging of front, back, and sleeves as foll: Pin shell edge to flat surface making sure that shells lay flat. Spray with water until thoroughly wet, pressing sts into place. Allow to dry completely. Set up yoke: With RS of all pieces facing, place sts on needle in foll order: 43 (46, 51, 55) sts of left sleeve, 59 (62, 63, 71) sts of front, 43 (46, 51, 55) sts of right sleeve, 59 (62, 63, 71) sts of back—204 (216, 228, 252) sts total. Join MC, ready to work across back; pm for beg of rnd. Shape yoke: Work Dec Rnd 5 (4, 3, 1) (see Stitch Guide) once—192 (204, 216, 240) sts rem.

Singalong Sweater

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:10:20 GMT

A children's pullover is worked in pieces and seamed. A backetweave stitch pattern and colorwork panel decorate a fun and fast kid's sweater.

Designer Kristin Nicholas
Finished Size 24 (28, 32, 36)" chest circumference, to fit children’s sizes 2–4 (6–8, 10–12, 14–16). Sweater shown measures 32", modeled on an 11-year-old.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% mohair; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #NHJ0178 harvest spice (A), 5 (5, 6, 6) balls; #NHJ2163 golden honey (B), #NHJ6416 midnight blue (C), and #NHJ5185 spring green (D), 1 ball each.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in basket st on larger needles; 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Fair Isle on larger needles.

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.

Algonquin Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:45:54 GMT

Intermediate colorwork socks that can be knit for a woman or a child.

Designer Gayle Bunn
Finished Size About 7½ (9)" foot circumference and 7¾ (9¼)" foot length. To fit a child (woman).
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): 1 ball each of 8 colors. Child’s version shown in #N04 blue knight (navy; MC), #N80 mountain purple (A), #N30 Nordic blue (medium blue), #109 spring green, #N17 French clay (orange), #N46 red fox, #308 sunburst gold, and #200 Bordeaux (burgundy). Adult version shown in #N46 red fox (MC), #308 sunburst gold (A), #N17 French clay (orange), #200 Bordeaux (burgundy), #N30 Nordic blue (medium blue), #N80 mountain purple, #109 spring green, and #N04 blue knight (navy). Note: 1 ball of each color is sufficient to make both pairs of socks shown.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 stitches and 30 rounds = 4" in St st charted patterns, worked in the round.

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.

Little Majolica Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:10:44 GMT

An intermediate child's sweater that uses all over colorwork to create a motif.

Designer Kristin Nicholas
Finished Size 27 (31, 35½)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 31", modeled on a five-year-old.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% kid mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #NHJ2250 French pumpkin (A), 1 ball all sizes; #NHJ1220 gold (B), 1 (1, 2) ball(s); #NHJ1590 bright teal (C), 1 (1, 2) ball(s); #NHJ5185 spring green (D), 3 (4, 5) balls; #NHJ2230 rock henna (E), 3 (4, 5) balls. (Note: French pumpkin and gold have been discontinued; distributor suggests #NHJ0121 persimmon and #NHJ1054 sunflower as substitutes.) Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• removable markers;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 20 rows = 4" in two-color stranded St st on largest needles.

A Family of Hats

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:06:00 GMT

A set of three Fair Isle hats, each offered in children's and adults' sizes. The snowflake motif is worked in stranded colorwork in three colors. Try an earflap hat, basic stocking cap, or slouchy tam.

Designer Catherine Shields
Finished Size Each hat comes in two sizes: child and adult. Basic beanie (brown hat): 18 (21)" head circumference, shown in size 21". Slouchy tam: 21 (27)" circumference at widest point, 14 (18)" brim circumference, shown in size 27". Earflap hat: 18 (21)" head circumference, shown in size 18".
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/50 g): sarsaparilla (brown), coqui (tan), and blue crown. To make all 3 hats as shown, you’ll need 2 skeins of each color. To make 1 hat, you’ll need 1 skein of each color. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Plain stockinette—size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Colorwork—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• stitch holders.
Gauge 32 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on middle-size needles; 32 sts and 35 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on largest needles.