Patterns : Colorwork, Women, #4 - Medium

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.

Sub Rosa Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:29:17 GMT

An easy earflap hat with contrasting brim that doubles as a pocket. Worked in the round and shaped with decreases, this hat uses two yarns.

Designer Cirilia Rose
Size 21" head circumference
Yarn Berroco Peruvia Quick (100% wool; 103 yd [95 m]/100 g):
• #9119 Mostaza (MC), 1 skein
Berroco Pure Merino (100% merino; 92 yd [85 m]/50 g):
• #8657 Puronze (CC), 1 ball
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" with MC in St st; 18 sts and 28 rows= 4" with CC in St st
Tools
• Size 11 (8 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir or straight needles
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Six 5⁄8" buttons
• Yarn needle

Neutron Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:21:09 GMT

These intermediate mittens are worked in the round with Fair Isle colorwork techniques. Reversing the fore and background colors makes for a subtle asymmetry, and afterthought thumbs are easy to work.

Designer Rebecca Daniels
Size 7½" hand circumference and 11¼" from cuff to tip
Yarn Tahki Sedona (90% merino, 10% silk; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #002 denim (A), 1 skein
• #003 tobacco gold (B), 1 skein
Gauge 24 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in stranded patt
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Yarn needle
• Markers (m)
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Waste yarn

Maximum Stripe Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 20:03:57 GMT

Woman’s easy raglan pullover worked from the bottom up in the round with stripes and button placket. Knitting in the round makes for seamless knitting. This easy sweater looks best with negative ease because of the elastic gauge.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Sizes 30 (33, 36, 39, 42)" bust; shown in size 30" with 2" negative ease
Yarn Valley Yarns Lenox (60% alpaca, 30% wool, 10% cashmere; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• camel, 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls
• black, avocado, and plum frost, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls each
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in sailor’s slip patt
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Three ¾" 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

Rainbow Yoke Sweater

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:05:08 GMT

Designer Carol J. Sulcoski
Sizes 36 (40, 44, 48)" bust; shown in size 36" with about 4" positive ease
Yarn Ella Rae Classic (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
•#22 taupe (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6) balls
Noro Kureyon (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g):
• #214 rainbow (CC), 4 (4, 5, 5) balls
Yarns distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; 20 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st with CC on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" cir needles and dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Carnation Tee

Rebecca — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:49:24 GMT

Designer Cathy Carron
Sizes 35 (39, 43, 47)" bust; shown in size 35" with 1" positive ease
Yarn Classic Elite Bazic Wool (100% superwash wool; 65 yd [60 m]/50 g):
• #2978 chocolate brown (MC), 8 (9, 10, 12) skeins
• #2961 carnation (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in seed st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 29" circular (cir) needles and double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Labyrinth Carpetbag

Rebecca — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 18:39:37 GMT

Designer Sara Lucas
Finished Size 18" wide and 12" high, after felting.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #V cinnamon (brick orange; A) and #41 (eggplant; B), 2 skeins each; #F stone (khaki; C), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; one in a contrasting color to mark beg of rnd); tapestry needle; chenille needle or other sharp, big-eye needle; purse handles (shown: Grayson E leather handles, 25" rolled, in olive).
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st before felting; 21 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st after felting.

Alpine Embroidered Mitts

Rebecca — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:06:42 GMT

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size 7" hand circumference and 7½" long, to fit a woman’s medium hand.
Yarn Classic Elite Inca Alpaca (100% alpaca; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #1107 Camacho periwinkle (blue; MC), 2 skeins; #1105 begonia (red; A), #1111 peridot (yellow-green; B), and #1189 petal (pink; C), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn; stiff cardboard.
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Henley Tank

Rebecca — Tue, 19 May 2009 16:12:39 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Tee shown measures 32", modeled with about 2" negative ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Nepal (100% organic cotton; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #05 olive (MC), 3 (3, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls; #06 cantaloupe (orange), #04 indigo (navy), and #01 natural (khaki), 1 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) ball(s) each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Four ½" buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in striped rib patt on larger needles.

Bricks and Mortar Tunic

Rebecca — Tue, 19 May 2009 14:48:28 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 35½ (39, 42¾, 46¼, 49¾)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 35½", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Sahara (44% viscose, 20% linen, 36% bamboo; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #02 sand, #05 citrus, and #03 blue mist, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in stripe patt on larger needles.

Kilm Gloves

Rebecca — Wed, 13 May 2009 20:52:17 GMT

Designer Kristin Nicholas
Finished Size 6 1/2 (8, 8 3/4)" hand circumference, to fit a child (woman, man).
Gloves shown in woman’s size.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #NHJ5178 lupine (periwinkle), #NHJ4936 blue thyme (turquoise), #NHJ1220 tarnished brass (mustard), #NHJ3961 ladies mantle (yellow-green), #NHJ9235 anemone (purple), #NHJ6086 velvet moss (dark green), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Bonbon Pullover

Rebecca — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:12:47 GMT

Designer Mari Lynn Patrick
Finished Size 37 (40 1/2, 44, 47, 50 1/2)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37".
Yarn GGH Bel Air (90% wool, 10% nylon; 142 yd [130 m]/50 g): #14 blue-gray (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls; #1 pink, #2 mauve, #8 coral, #10 tangerine, #6 rust, and #13 white, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16", 24", and 36" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.

Autumn Asters Cardigan

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:33:55 GMT

Designer Michele Rose Orne
Finished Size 35 (40½, 46, 51)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 40½", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool (100% wool; 135 yd [123 m]/100 g): #61 rhubarb (MC; medium purple), 4 (5, 6, 7) skeins; #O rose (A; medium pink), #69 hibiscus (B; red-orange), #49 henna (C; terracotta), #68 citric (D; lime), #32 gasoline (E; grayed lavender), #M Bing cherry (F; dark red), #48 cherry (G; medium red), #S magenta (H; dark purple), #01 Hollywood pink (I; light pink), and #17 cheek (J; pale peach), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 9 (5.5 mm). Edging—size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four 7⁄8" dyed mother-of-pearl buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in colorwork patts from charts on larger needles; 14½ sts and 19 rows = 4" in solid-color St st on larger needles.