Patterns : Colorwork, Set-In Sleeves

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

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.

Cloisonné Jacket

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:19:18 GMT

An A-line jacket is worked with two colors in lace, stockinette, and stranded colorwork. Set-in sleeves, a gentle collar, and a rustic yarn combine in a sophisticated sweater. Sizes include plus sizes.

Designer Deborah Helmke
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [198 m]/100 g): #6279 potting soil mix (MC), 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins; #6294 turquoise mix (CC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Lace, Fair Isle, and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Yokes, collar, and facing—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 1 silver hook-and-eye closure.
Gauge 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" in two-color stranded St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 15-st/10-row rep of lace patt = about 4" wide and 1¾ " long.

Correction: Page 61 under Sleeves

Shape cap: BO 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows—50 (52, 54, 56, 58) sts rem. (RS) Dec 1 st each side every other row 10 (12, 14, 14, 14) times, every 4 rows 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) times, then every other row 2 times—22 (22, 22, 24, 26) sts rem. BO 5 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows—12 sts rem. BO rem sts.

Miss Michelle's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:56:38 GMT

An intermediate cardigan is worked in stranded colorwork in rows, in pieces that are seamed in finishing. A stately collar, lined pockets, set-in sleeves, and sophisticated palette of three colors makes for a dressed-up jacket.

Designer Kristin Roach
Finished Size 36¼ (37¾, 40, 46¼, 49½, 52¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 37¾", modeled with 3–4" positive ease.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g): #15 loden (teal; A), 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #42 camel (B), 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #37 cocoa (C), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 3 (3.25 mm). Ribbing—size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• 11 hook-and-eye sets; sewing needle and thread to match C.
Gauge 35 sts and 33 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Venezia Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:03:03 GMT

DesignerEunny Jang
Finished Size 32½ (34½, 36, 37¾, 39¾, 41¾, 46)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½".
Yarn Jamieson's 2-ply Spindrift (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #429 old gold, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4,5) balls; #292 pine forest; #258 peacock, #821 rosemary, and #815 ivy, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls each; #144 turf, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s) and #114 mooskit/white, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls each; #183 sand, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) ball(s). Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 29" and 32" cir. Size 2½ (3mm): 16" and 32" cir, and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders (flexible style or lengths of yarn recommended);
• tapestry needle;
• several yds of smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and thread for securing steeks (optional; see Notes).
Gauge 31 sts and 33½ rounds = 4" in both solid-color St st on middle-size needle and color-work patt from charts on largest needle.

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.

Chevron Trinity Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:01:01 GMT

Woman’s intermediate cardigan with stripes, chevron stitch pattern, and charts. Worked in a luxurious DK weight yarn, this classic cardigan comes in plus sizes and features set-in sleeves, a high collar, striped buttonbands, and three-quarter length sleeves.

Designer Katya Wilsher
Sizes 33½ (37½, 41½, 45½, 49½, 53½)" bust; shown in size 37½" with about 2" positive ease
Yarn RYC Cashsoft DK (57% merino, 33% acrylic microfiber, 10% cashmere; 142 yd [130 m]/50 g):
• #507 savannah (tan; MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls
• #529 admiral (pink; A), 3 balls
• #513 poison (burgundy; B), 2 balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in chevron patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Yarn needle
• Seven 7⁄8" buttons

Indigo Banded Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:36:08 GMT

Woman’s intermediate cardigan with Fair Isle stranded colorwork in chunky yarn. The easy shape features set-in sleeves, V-neck shaping, a self belt, and classic shawl collar. The piece is worked in rows—no steeks required.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Sizes 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust; shown in size 36" with 4" positive ease
Yarn Classic Elite Montera (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [117 m]/100 g):
• #3816 lapaz natural (MC), 6 (6, 7, 7, 7) skeins
• #3810 necropolis navy (CC), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) skein(s)
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st with MC
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 29" and 40" circular (cir) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Hollywood Herringbone Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:06:50 GMT

A woman’s intermediate raglan pullover with colorwork techniques, waist shaping, and button placket along the raglan line. The front is worked in two colors with mosaic knitting, while the back is worked in one color.

Designer Kate Gagnon
Sizes 30¾ (34¼, 38, 41, 44¼, 48½)" bust; shown in size 34¼", modeled with minimal ease
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% organic wool, 15% alpaca, 15% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• loam (dark taupe; MC), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins
• arctic tundra (cream; CC), 3 (3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 21 sts and 34 rows = 4" in herringbone patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Six ½" buttons
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

Mirepoix Bodice

Rebecca — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:22:30 GMT

Designer Mary Jane Mucklestone
Yarn Louet Gems Sport Weight (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #39 fern green (MC, medium green), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #55 willow (light green), #02 ginger (brown), #35 mustard (gold), #51 pink panther (pink), #47 terra cotta, #26 crabapple (red), 1 skein each.

Laura’s Cardigan

Rebecca — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:20:11 GMT

Designer Annie Modesitt
Finished Size 15½ (18, 20, 22½, 25½, 28½, 31½)" bust circumference. Note: Rib will stretch to almost twice this circumference. Cardigan shown measures 20", modeled on a 34" actual bust.
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton, 20% wool; 222 yd [203 m]/50 g): #CF825 truffle (dark brown; A), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls; #CF450 oriental jade (B), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4) balls; #CF375 rue (dusty blue; C), #CF380 dusty sage (D), and #CF455 willow leaf (green-yellow; E), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn for provisional CO; stitch holders; 10 (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18) 5/8" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 43 sts and 39 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib, relaxed; 30 sts and 64 rows = 4" in plaid patt.

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.