Patterns : Interweave Knits

White Owl Shawl

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:15:56 GMT

WHITE OWL SHAWL

Mari Tobita

Short-rows help shape a shawl with a fresh new shape. Allover lace gives breezy drape.

Finished Size 70" wide and 24" tall at center back.

Yarn Vijay Fibers Serenade (100% silk; 410 yd [375 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): natural, 3 skeins.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in patt.

Wendy's Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:14:09 GMT

WENDY’S PULLOVER

Ruthie Nussbaum

A peter pan collar in a contrasting collar finishes this simple, fitted tee. Pullover is knit from the bottom up.

Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40, 45, 48½) bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32½".

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 395 yd [361 m]/4 oz [113 g]): badlands (MC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins; alizarin (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm). Ribbing and collar—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five ½" buttons.

Gauge 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Tahiti Dolman

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:11:00 GMT

TAHITI DOLMAN

Deborah Helmke

An open butterfly pattern shows off two different yarn weights in this floaty dolman. Flutter sleeves add an extra feminine touch. Piece is knit flat.

Finished Size 30 (33, 35½, 38, 41)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 30".

Yarn Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #15 steel blue (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Zitron Filisilk (70% merino extra fine, 30% silk; 656 yd [600 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #3019 washed denim (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins. Yarns distributed by Skacel.

Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm), size 6 (4 mm), and size 7 (4.5 mm). Sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle.

Gauge 27 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st with size 4 (3.5 mm) needles and CC (see Notes); 18 sts = 4" and 32 rows = 5¾" in Butterfly patt with size 6 (4 mm) needles.

Sundry Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:08:42 GMT

SUNDRY TANK

Jennifer Wood

Short-rows shape the hem and eyelets decorate the body of this easygoing tank. Linen gives swingy drape. Tank is knit sideways in one piece with a crochet border.

Finished Size 30¾ (34½, 39, 43, 46¾)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 30¾".

Yarn Shibui Knits Linen (100% linen; 246 yd [225 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2032 field (MC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Shibui Knits Staccato (70% superwash merino, 30% silk; 191 yd [175 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #2012 fjord (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Removable marker (optional); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; elastic beading cord; sewing needle and thread; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.

Gauge 17 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st with 2 strands of MC held tog, after blocking.

Stonecutter Sweater

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:05:39 GMT

STONECUTTER SWEATER

Amy Miller

An allover mesh pattern is both sporty and feminine. Pullover is worked in the round from the top down with raglan shaping.

Finished Size 33 (36¼, 40½, 43¾, 49)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33".

Yarn Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (52% cotton, 48% bamboo rayon; 245 yd [224 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #107 hyacinth, 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.

Needles Ribbing—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 29" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 15 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Lace patt on larger needles.

Shetland Skirt

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:58:26 GMT

SHETLAND SKIRT

Erica Patberg

Lace insets add a sweet detail to a traditional box pleated skirt. A new technique removes the need for layered fabric and gives a flattering fit.

Finished Size 25¼ (29¼, 33¼, 36¼, 40¼)" waist circumference. Skirt shown measures 25¼".

Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Brilla (42% cotton, 58% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #324 beige, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Sizes 3 (3.25 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 1" wide non-roll waistband elastic 2" longer than waist measurement.

Gauge 24 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Regatta Tee

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:54:35 GMT

REGATTA TEE

Olga Casey

Lace and nautical stripes add feminine flair to the classic sailor tee. Reverse stockinette and exposed seams add texture to the body.

Finished Size 31½ (35½, 39, 43, 46½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 31½ ".

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% cotton; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3717 sand (MC), 4 (5, 7, 8, 10) balls; #3713 wine (CC), 1 ball.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holders; two removable markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Stripe patt; 21½ sts and 30 rows = 4" in Lace patt.

Open Eye Tunic

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:51:55 GMT

OPEN EYE TUNIC

Deborah Helmke

Double yarnovers and an open cane stitch give swing to this super lacey tunic. Tunic is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up.

Finished Size 30 (35½, 41, 47, 52½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 30".

Yarn Anzula Luxury Fibers Breeze (65% silk, 35% linen; 750 yd [685 m]/4 oz [114 g]): rye, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.

Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm). Neck and armhole bands—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Eyelet Lace patt on larger needles with yarn held double; 17 sts and 14½ rows = 4" in Cane st on larger needles with yarn held double.

Nova Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:48:50 GMT

NOVA CARDIGAN

Sarah Fama

A beautifully effortless cardigan with seamless shaping and a lace back. Piece is knit back and forth in one piece from the bottom up with an I-cord edging.

Finished Size 35½ (41, 47, 52½, 58)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 35½".

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Firefly (75% viscose, 25% linen; 155 yd [142 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7794 pistachio, 8 (10, 12, 13, 14) balls.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Lace patt; 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Seed st.

Midsummer Aran

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:44:18 GMT

MIDSUMMER ARAN

Ginevra Martin

The Aran is converted to a summer garment with allover lace patterning and a V-neck. Sweater is knit in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Size 35 (39¼, 43½, 47¾, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35".

Yarn Lanaknits Hemp for Knitting Cashmere Canapa (60% cotton, 30% cashmere, 10% hemp; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #074 coliseum, 9 (9, 10, 11, 13) balls.

Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Bands—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the

correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Meadowsweet Hat

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:36:05 GMT

MEADOWSWEET HAT

Kim Haesemeyer

A sweet eyelet pattern works up for a light summer hat.

Finished Size 17½ (20¾)" brim circumference (unstretched), 9¼" tall and 25 (30)" circumference at widest point.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [191 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): yellow buttercup, 1 skein.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Lace patt on larger needles.

Ladder Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:16:03 GMT

LADDER TANK

Nancy Eiseman

Columns of lace give breezy grace to a boxy tank. Knitting in the round from the bottom up makes it as easy to knit as to wear.

Finished Size 33½ (36½, 42¾, 45¾, 48¾)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33½".

Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (34% hemp, 41% cotton, 25% modal; 153 yd [140 m]/1¾ oz [50g]): #034 gray, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Neck and armhole edgings—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 25 sts and 34 rows = 4" in k2, p3 rib on larger needle; 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Lace Ladder patt on larger needle.

Hemstitch Camisole

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:13:27 GMT

HEMSTITCH CAMISOLE

Andrea Babb

Mohair and linen combine for a flirty experiment in fiber and gauge. A lace panel and picot edgings add an extra feminine touch.

Finished Size 30¼ (34¼, 41½, 45¾, 49¾)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 30¼".

Yarn Louet North America Mohair (78% mohair, 13% wool, 9% nylon; 105 yd [96 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #05 soft yellow (MC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins. Louet North America Euroflax Sport Weight (100% wet spun linen; 270 yd [246 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #05 goldilocks (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Body—size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Insert—size 3 (3.25 mm).

Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.

Gauge 14 sts and 21 rows = 4" in St_st with MC on larger needle; 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st with CC on smaller needles.

Harlow Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:08:54 GMT

HARLOW TANK

Amy Keefer

Dramatic shaping gives this tank a fitted, flattering, 1940s silhouette. Pullover is worked from the top down with waist shaping incorporated into the ribbing. Collar is knit separately.

Finished Size 32¼ (37¾, 41¾, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32¼".

Yarn Spud and Chloë Fine (80% superwash wool, 20% silk; 248 yd [227 m]/2¼ oz [65 g]): #7800 popcorn, 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.

Needles Size 2½ (3 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle; size D/3 (3.0 mm) crochet hook; ten ¼" buttons.

Gauge 35 sts and 34 rows = 4" in k3, p3 rib.

Fern Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:03:10 GMT

FERN TANK

Amy Gunderson

Short-row are used to shape a detailed collar that dresses up a fitted tank. Two different gauges and fibers add interest. Piece is knit in the round.

Finished Size 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33".

Yarn Fibra Natura Good Earth (53% cotton, 47% linen; 204 yd [186 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #108 bok choy (MC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins. Fibra Natura Whisper Lace (70% wool, 30% silk; 440 yd [400 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #101 mallow (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).

Collar—size 1½ (2.5 mm): two 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in Chevron patt on larger needles using MC; 28 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles using CC.