Patterns : Colorwork, #4 - Medium, Knitting for men

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.

Brioche Rib Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:38:06 GMT

A cardigan pattern in eight sizes, designed for children and adults. A two-color brioche rib is lively when the contrast yarn is a self-striping yarn. Bottom-up raglan construction is highlighted with decorative brioche decreases.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 28½, 30¼, 38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 52)" chest circumference, zipped. Jackets shown measure 25" and 38¼". Sizes 25–30¼" are intended for children and sizes 38¼–52" for adults. Review schematic for individual measurements
Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): Boy’s: #71602 blue (MC), 2 skeins (all sizes). Man’s: #12267 dolphin (gray; MC), 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins. Wisdom Yarns Poems (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): Boy’s: #473 blue/purple/ orange (CC), 3 (3, 3, 4) skeins. Man’s: #579 magenta/teal/yellow (CC), 6 (7, 8, 10) skeins. Yarns distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders; tapestry needle; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook; 12 (14, 14, 16, 22, 22, 24, 24)" separating zipper; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in two-color brioche rib on smaller needle, slightly stretched and blocked.

Aspinwall Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:45 GMT

Intermediate men's pullover with zipper placket, raglan shaping, and Fair Isle stranded colorwork. Worked in the round from the bottom up for seamless knitting, this sweater features brioche stitch trim, subtle Fair Isle bands, and an alpaca/wool/silk blend he'll love.

Designer Susan Dittrich
Finished Size 42 (45½, 47¼, 49, 52¼)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 42".
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): slate (MC), 15 (18, 19, 20, 22) skeins; yarrow, indigo medium, olive leaf, and iron, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Half brioche patt—size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• safety pin;
• tapestry needle;
• 9" closed-ended zipper;
• sewing thread and needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 18½ sts and 40 rows = 4" in half brioche st, slightly stretched.

Andean Hat and Mittens

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:00:05 GMT

Intermediate hat and mitten set for men and women. This project features Fair Isle stranded colorwork in two colors, in an Andean-inspired motif. The chart is easy to work. A turned-up hem, crown shaping, and thumb gussets make for refined details.

Designer Lisa Myers
Finished Size Hat: 20" head circumference. Mittens: 8" hand circumference and 10½" long.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply (100% merino; 200 yd [180 m]/100 g): #540 goldenrod (A) and #543 juniper (B), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Spare 16" cir in a smaller size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook;
• waste yarn;
• markers (m);
• stitch holder;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st with larger needle.

Meridian Hat and Mittens

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:56:18 GMT

An intermediate hat and mitten set for both men and women. The easy chevron stitch pattern, combined with stripes and in-pattern crown shaping, makes for a fun hat project. The mittens are identical except for the placement of the thumb.

Designer Lisa Myers
Finished Size Hat: 20" head circumference. Mittens: 8" hand circumference and 10" long.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply (100% merino; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #514 natural (MC) and #531 nickel (CC), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• waste yarn;
• holder;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in striped zigzag patt.

Fletcher Hat

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:21:21 GMT

An easy hat for both men and women, worked in linen stitch in two colors of a worsted merino/linen blend. This cute skull cup will work year-round. Easy crown shaping melds with the stitch pattern.

Designer Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 19 (21)" head circumference. Hat shown measures 21".
Yarn Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [142 m]/100 g): #11 cherry red (MC) and #35 mustard (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 40 rows = 4" in linen st.

Errata

With MC, CO 85 (95) sts. Place a marker (pm) and join in the rnd. Work in linen st (see Stitch Guide) until piece measures 1 1/2" from CO. Join CC.

Rnd 1: With CC, work in patt.

Rnd 2: With MC, work in patt.

Repeat last 2 rnds 4 more times.