Patterns : Colorwork, #4 – Medium

Bartok Tunik

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:25:28 GMT

BARTÓK TUNIK
Julia Farwell-Clay

Colorwork inspired by Hungarian embroidery decorates a feminine blouse. Bell sleeves and a keyhole at the neckline give a bohemian silhouette.

Finished Size 32¼ (36¼, 40¼, 44¼, 48¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32¼", modeled with negative ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Majestic Tweed (40% wool, 20% angora; 20% silk; 20% nylon; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7246 true teal (MC), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #7206 butterscotch (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins.
Needles Body-size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Hems and neck edging-size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st with larger needle.

Snowbird Capelet

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:38:16 GMT

SNOWBIRD CAPELET

Andrea Babb

A stranded snowflake pattern gives classic winter whimsy to a simply shaped capelet. A wooly yarn felts lightly on itself for cold-weather comfort.

Finished Size 15¼" neck circumference, 50¾ (63½)" lower edge circumference, and 15¼ (17½)" tall, measured with edges rolled. Capelet shown in smaller size.

Yarn Imperial Yarn Native Twist (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #66 cocoa heather (MC), 3 (4) skeins; #01 natural (A), 2 skeins; #28 spiced poppy (B) and #004 dyed charcoal (C), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); two 1¼ " × 2" horn buttons; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; small amount of worsted weight yarn in matching color for button loops.

Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle.

Molly's Carpetbag

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:24:11 GMT

MOLLY'S CARPETBAG

Cricket Toomey

Two-color Fair Isle takes on an ombre effect in this felted carpet bag.

Finished Size 10" wide, 9" tall, and 5½" deep.

Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #24283 cobblestone heather (MC), 4 skeins; #25071 papaya heather (CC), 3 skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10" × 5½" piece of plastic or ⅛" plywood for bottom of bag; 32" × 13" piece of fabric for lining (optional); 12" leather purse handles (sample shown with custommade handles); 1" buckle; 9" tubular frame for top of bag; 15" × 5" piece of leather; sewing needle and thread; leather sewing needle and thread; leatherworking awl.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in charted patt, before felting.

Herringbone Mosaic Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:55 GMT

Designer Elizabeth Elliott
Finished Size 21½" circumference and 7½" tall.
Yarn Zitron Gobi (40% merino, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7 relish (A), 2 balls; #12 vanilla (B), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Herringbone patt.

Colorwork cowl worked in mosaic knitting. Cowl is worked in the round in a herringbone pattern.

Steeked Earflap Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:30 GMT

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference and 7¾" from brim to crown. To fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23766 avocado (MC), 2 balls; #25068 wonderland heather (blue; CC1), #24272 jalapeno (green; CC2), and #23432 cloud (white; CC3), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Earflap hat worked in stranded colorwork and steeked.

Lately Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:39:33 GMT

Designer Josh Bennett
Sizes 37½ (39, 41½, 44, 45½, 47½, 49)" chest; shown in size 39"
Yarn Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #402 charcoal heather (MC), 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
• #2025 Syrah (maroon; CC1), 1 ball
• #18 golden heather (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
• #100 natural (CC3), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in upper body patt on larger needles; 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• 23 (24, 24, 25, 26, 26, 27)" 2-way separating zipper

Men’s zippered cardigan with cables and stranded colorwork.

Sideways Argyle Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:24 GMT

Designer Amy Gunderson
Size 20" circumference at brim; brim stretches to 24"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/113 g):
• #M02 brown heather (MC), 1 skein
• #M23 fuchsia (CC1), 1 skein
• #M163 indigo (CC2), 1 skein
• #M160 dynamite blue (CC3), 1 skein
• #M16 seafoam (CC4), 1 skein
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" or longer circular (cir) needle
• 2 spare cir needles, size 6 (4 mm) or smaller
• Smooth waste yarn
• Yarn needle
• One 1⅛" button

Hat with sideways argyle pattern.

Equilibrium Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:08:59 GMT

Designer Carolyn Kern
Size 25¼" circumference and 6½" tall
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Alpaca (100% undyed alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #1520 black (MC), 1 skein
• #1510 natural (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 19 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in charted patt
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s stranded colorwork cowl worked in the round.

Check Slouch

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:49:42 GMT

Designer Triona Murphy
Size 19½" brim circumference; will stretch to accommodate up to 23" circumference
Yarn Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #31953 neutral gray (MC), 1 skein
• #1900 ebony (black, CC1), 1 skein
• #12144 starfish (pink, CC2), 1 skein
Gauge 19 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in plaid patt on larger needle
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle
• Dinner plate or balloon for blocking

Women’s hat worked in a slipped stitch colorwork plaid pattern.

Vera Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:29:54 GMT

Vera Cardigan
Alexis Winslow

Strategically placed colorwork bands adorn this women’s cardigan with pockets.

Sizes 31½ (35¾, 39¼, 44, 48¼, 52½ )" bust circumference, including 3½ (3½, 4¼, 4¼, 5, 5)" front band; shown in size 35¾"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6288 blueberry mix (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
• #6214 steel cut oats (CC), 1 skein for all sizes
Gauge 20½ sts and 25 rows/rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six ⅞" decorative buttons
• Six ⅝" plain backing buttons

Varsity Stole

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:16:36 GMT

Varsity Stole
Annie Modesitt

Colorful stole worked with a stranded caught float technique.

Finished Size 16" wide and 72" long.
Yarn Louet North America Eastport (70% USA alpaca, 30% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/2⅔ oz [75 g]): deep harbor black (A), aqua (B) and red sunrise (C), 3 balls each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm).
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in caught float patt.

True North Mittens

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:09:17 GMT

True North Mittens
Odessa Reichel

Adult sized mittens inspired by Canadian winters are kept secure on the hand with wide cuffs and a Latvian braided edging.

Finished Size 7¾ (9½)" hand circumference and 10 (12)" long. To fit women’s (men’s) medium. Mittens shown in smaller size.
Yarn Berroco Blackstone Tweed (65% wool, 25% superkid mohair, 10% angora; 130 yd [119 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2601 clover honey (cream; A), #2608 quahog (brown; B), and #2637 plum island (purple; C), 1 skein each.
Needles Smaller size– size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Larger size– size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge Smaller size: 25 sts and 31 rnds= 4" in colorwork patt. Larger size: 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt.

Angelfire Jacket

arwilliams — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:14:33 GMT

Angel Fire Jacket
Lisa Shroyer

Create this handsome, Southwestern-inspired cardigan using a variety of knitting techniques including stranded colorwork, intarsia, and double knitting.

Finished Size 33¼ (37, 44½, 48½, 52¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with 4" of ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco+ (100% Peruvian wool; 478 yd [440 m]/8¾ oz [250 g]): #2453 rust (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins; #9451 teal (CC1) and #8014 cream (CC2), 2 skeins each.
Needles Sizes 8 and 9 (5 and 5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Spare needles in larger size; tapestry needle; markers (m); stitch holders.
Gauge 16½ sts and 23 rows = 4" in single color St st on smaller needle; 17 sts and 17 rows = 4" in stranded colorwork on larger needle.

Scherenschnitte Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:27:00 GMT

Scherenschnitte Cardigan
Tanis Gray

Knit this classic top-down cardigan for a little one in your life. Partridge-shaped motifs aroudn the bottom band are worked with stranded colorwork.

Finished Size Size 27 (30, 32¾ )" chest circumference, to fit ages 3–4 (5–6, 8–9) years. Cardigan shown measures 27".
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast (MC), 3 (4, 5) skeins; #7516 grape jelly (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; four ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Lion Oh! Sweater

LarissaG — Thu, 05 May 2011 21:52:29 GMT

Lion Oh! Sweater
Stacey Gerbman

Knit, crochet and embroider to bring this adorable lion into your child's wardrobe. The simple sweater with shoulder closure will knit up quickly, then you create a sweet lion friend to go along. This is a great project to help use up those small bits of glorious yarn in your stash.

Finished Size 19 (21½, 24, 26½, 29)" chest circumference, to fit sizes 6–12 months (12–18 months, 18–24 months, 4 years, 6 years). Sweater shown measures 21½".
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g): #CW765 blue paradise (MC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); #CW375 rue (light blue-green; CC1), #CW345 gold dust (CC2), and #CW310 wild orange (CC3), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; three ½" buttons
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.