Patterns : Colorwork, #2 - Fine

Kenning Mitts

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:13:42 GMT

Keep your wrists and hands warm this winter with these fingerless mitts. Knit in the round, these mitts feature a traditional stranded colorwork pattern and corrugated ribbing at the cuff.

Designer Amy Christoffers
Size 7½" circumference and 8¼" long
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Superwash (100% merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g):
• #001 white (MC), 1 ball
• #532 green (CC1), 1 ball
• #536 blue (CC2), 1 ball
Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): two 16" circular (cir) needles OR
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Pinwheel Beret

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:49:35 GMT

Get a sneak peek at Anne Berk’s method for knitting intarsia in the round with this colorful hat pattern.

Designer Ann Berk
Finished Size 20½" circumference at brim and 28¾" circumference at widest point.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #527 chartreuse (A), #538 hibiscus (B), #535 bluejay (C), and #537 buttercup (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st.

Slanted Peerie Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:38:16 GMT

These cute and colorful mittens are worked in the round from a Latvian braid edge. Two-color stranded colorwork is easy to work in the traditional motifs, and duplicate stitch accents added after finishing create another layer of fun color.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½" hand circumference and 10½" long.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g): #144 limestone (MC), #730 natural (CC1), and #N46 red fox (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt.

Tree Line Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:24:44 GMT

Child's cardigan with intarsia colorwork edging.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 29¾)" chest circumference, to fit a 2–3 (4–6, 6–8) year-old. Cardigan shown measures 27¼".
Yarn Louet Gems Sport (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #17 shamrock (MC), 2 (2, 3) balls; #55 willow (CC1) and #39 fern (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing— size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ½" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Elementary Vest

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:49:23 GMT

Smart and sassy colorwork vest worked in two colors, with a third color added after knitting in the running stitch embellishment. Knit in the round to the placket, this pullover vest is a must-have staple to any wardrobe.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 32½ (36, 39¾, 43¼, 46¾, 50½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 32½", modeled with 1½" negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [177 m]/50 g): #016 burgundy (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; #057 pink heather (B), 2 balls; #098 purple heather (C), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Armholes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or 16" cir needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; three ⅝" buttons (optional).
Gauge 27 sts and 29 rows = 4" in plaid patt in the rnd on larger needles.

Bryophyta Cowl and Mitts

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:24:12 GMT

Fingerless mitts and a matching cowl worked in an alternating colorwork pattern.

Designer Marlaina Bird
Sizes 6¾ (7¾)" hand circumference and 10" long; mitts shown in smaller size; Cowl: 27¾" circumference and 12" tall
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g):
• #209 wood moss (MC), 2 balls
• #111 plumberry (CC1), 1 ball
• #N91 Aran (CC2), 1 ball
• #148 autumn leaves (CC3), 1 ball
• #N21 mallard (CC4), 1 ball
• #N20 arctic moss (CC5), 1 ball
Gauge 35 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Chart C patt for mitts; 32 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in Chart D patt for cowl
Tools
• Mitts: Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Cowl: Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

A Holiday Stocking

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:47:44 GMT

A cheerful intermediate holiday stocking in a traditional Estonian pattern.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size About 12" around top opening and 12" from top of leg to bottom of heel
Yarn Dale of Norway Heilo (100% wool, 109 yd [100 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #4137 red, #0017 natural, #7562 green.
Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Gauge 12 sts and 14 rnds = 2" in circular, patterned stockinette stitch on larger needles before blocking

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.

Bazaar Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:43:00 GMT

Intermediate socks sized to fit adult women. Intricate colorwork evokes the idea of a colorful bazaar. Knit toe-up.

Designer Priscilla Gibson-Roberts
Finished Size 7½" foot circumference, 6¼" long from cuff to top of heel, and 8¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 7 to 8.
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fine (80% cotton; 20% wool; 222 yd [203 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine). See pattern for colors.
Needles Sizes 0 (2 mm) and 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Waste yarn for provisional CO;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 2" on smaller needles in striped toe/heel patt

Winter-Wren Stockings

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:37:47 GMT

These toe-up socks are worked in allover Fair Isle stranded colorwork. The knee-high length is accompanied by simple calf shaping—go up in needle size to increase the leg circumference.

Designer Eunny Jang
Finished Size 8¼" foot circumference and 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 6½–8.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% merino; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #1663 chocolate brown (MC), #1401 white (CC1), #1451 oatmeal (CC2), #1748 cappuccino (CC3), #1469 dark gray (CC4), and #1461 burgundy (CC5), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in charted patt on smaller needles.

Dax's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:12 GMT

An easy baby sweater, worked with raglan shaping, a mixture of rib patterns, and two-color stripes. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up and is sized for 3 to 24 months.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Finished Size 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)" chest circumference, to fit 3–6 (6–9, 9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months. Sweater shown measures 25".
Yarn Zitron Life Style (100% superwash merino; 169 yd [155 m]/50 g): #33 corn (A) and #63 ice blue (B), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 44 rows = 4" in mistake rib.

Notation: 4 balls in each color are needed for the largest size.
Correction: Page 40, first column should read- Buttonhole band: With B and RS facing,….sts along right front edge.

Enid Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:17:50 GMT

Designer Véronik Avery
Finished size 33 (36, 38¾, 41½, 44¼, 47, 49¾)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 36".
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g): #59 charcoal (MC), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10, 11) balls; #53 teal, #98 lavender, #103 green, #86 raspberry, #16 burgundy, and #4 light blue, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body and sleeves-size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Hem, neckband, and front bands-size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Smooth, contrasting waste yarn for provisional cast-on;
• stitch holders;
• nine ½" buttons;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread for sewing steek;
• size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st 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

Bryant's Slipover

Rebecca — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:33:15 GMT

Designer Jennifer Lang
Yarn Garnstudio Drops Alpaca (100% alpaca; 197 yd [180 m]/50 g): #3969 wine (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) balls; #3720 pink (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls.

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.