Patterns : Colorwork, knit in the round, Intermediate

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.

Setesdal Love Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:23:05 GMT

Practice your stranded colorwork with this classic Fair Isle beret in contemporary colors.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Sizes 18" brim circumference and 21¾" circumference at widest point
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [182 m]/ 50 g):
• aloe (MC), 1 skein
• quetzal (CC1), 1 skein
• plum (CC2), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 28 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Fair Isle patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 20" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Solveig Yoke

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:20:13 GMT

A cute woman’s pullover with a Fair Isle yoke. Simple shaping and a cowlneck add design details. Knit in the round, this sweater feature minimal seaming and finishing.

Designer Elinor Brown
Sizes 29¼ (32½, 36, 39½, 43½, 47¼, 50½)" bust; shown in size 32½"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g):
• #6262 snap pea (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
• #6201 winter white, 1 skein
• #6294 turquoise mix, 1 skein
• #6285 oceanic mix, 1 skein
• #6268 candied yam mix, 1 skein
• #6293 spiceberry mix, 1 skein
• #6234 cardinal, 1 skein
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Holly Berry Stocking

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:33:56 GMT

A wonderful holiday keepsake stocking is the perfect gift. Knit in the round using colorwork charts, this stocking is sure to hang by the chimney for years to come.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Finished Size 14" leg circumference at top, 11½" leg length, and 10" foot length.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): plum (A), palm bud (B), and chiclet tree (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" on larger needles in St st.

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.

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.

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

Up-Down Spiral Sox

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:41:27 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks worked in two colors for an all-over mosaic pattern.

Designer Sandy Cushman
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.

December Lights Tam

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:37 GMT

Womens' intermediate tam worked in traditional Nordic design.

Designer Mary Jane Mucklestone
Finished Size 18" head circumference at brim; 10" diameter at widest point.
Yarn Rauma Finullgarn (100% wool; 180 yd [165 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #446 rose, #456 fuchsia, #424 tomato red, #4705 light marine blue, #430 green, #455 yellow green, #498 bright olive green, #454 chartreuse, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Nordic Fiber Arts.
Needles Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• 10" diameter foam core disk (or plate).
Gauge 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

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.