Patterns : Colorwork, Set-In Sleeves, Cardigans and Jackets

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

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.