Patterns : Colorwork, Pullover, Sweater

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.

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.

Downton Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:38:51 GMT

DOWNTON PULLOVER
Amy Keefer

A full peter pan collar, buttoned cuffs, and an all-over honeycomb pattern give sophisticated appeal to this tailored pullover. Piece is worked circularly and back and forth, with collar attached separately.

Finished Size 35½ (39¼, 43¼, 48¼, 52¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35½", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5346 mallard blue (MC), 4 (6, 7, 8, 8) balls; #5345 taupe (CC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) balls.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook; ten ¼" buttons.

Gauge 25 sts and 25 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Big Tile Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:35:51 GMT

BIG TILE PULLOVER
Margaux Hufnagel

A bold mosaic-inspired design decorates the front of this sweater. The colors are classic, but the short sleeves, chunky yarn, and thick cowl neck are utterly modern. Piece is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Size 33¼ (36, 38¾, 40, 44, 46¾, 49¼, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 36", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Chunky (100% wool; 155 yd [142 m]/7 oz [200 g]): #N91C Aran (MC) 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6, 6) skeins; #110 blueberry (CC1) and #145 salmon (CC2), 1 skein each.

Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 10 (6 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 12 sts and 18 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Pinstripe Pullover

arwilliams — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:08:00 GMT

Pinstripe Pullover
Amy Herzog

Women's pullover with simple pinstripe detail around the collar and cuffs. This sweater is knit flat with set-in sleeves.

Sizes 30½ (32½, 35, 37, 38½, 40½, 43, 46½, 51, 54½)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6209 (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) hanks
• #6204 (CC), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) hanks
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder (optional)
• Yarn needle

Solveig Yoke

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:20:13 GMT

A cute woman’s pullover with a Fair Isle yoke. Simple shaping and a cowlneck add design details. Knit in the round, this sweater feature minimal seaming and finishing.

Designer Elinor Brown
Sizes 29¼ (32½, 36, 39½, 43½, 47¼, 50½)" bust; shown in size 32½"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g):
• #6262 snap pea (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
• #6201 winter white, 1 skein
• #6294 turquoise mix, 1 skein
• #6285 oceanic mix, 1 skein
• #6268 candied yam mix, 1 skein
• #6293 spiceberry mix, 1 skein
• #6234 cardinal, 1 skein
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

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.

Crochet Coed Vest

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:08:51 GMT

Woman’s intermediate crochet vest with colorwork in a tweed stitch pattern. Preppy pockets are worked into the body; an added edging creates contrast at hem and armhole, and a square neckline is easy to work.

Designer Robyn Chachula
Sizes 34 (38, 42, 46)" bust, shown in size 34" with some negative ease
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g):
• #22 ink (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6) balls
• #14 dijon (CC1), 3 (3, 4, 5) balls
• #532 basil (CC2), 3 (3, 3, 4) balls
Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns
Gauge 22 sts and 18 rows = 4" in tweed st patt
Tools
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Two 9" × 6" pocket lining fabric swatches
• Sewing thread and needle