Patterns : Interweave Knits Fall 2012, Bobbles

Gretel's Mittens

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:39:46 GMT

GRETEL'S MITTENS
Allison Haas

Twisted stitches sharply define a sophisticated herringbone texture while bobbles act as faux buttons. Mittens are knit top down using the magic loop method.

Finished Size 8" hand circumference and 10¼" long.

Yarn Lorna's Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash merino wool; 225 yd [206 m]/4 oz [113 g]): harvest, 1 skein.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; contrasting waste yarn.

Gauge 32 sts and 32 rows = 4" in chart patt (rep Rows 17-24, ignoring thumb placement).

Aspen Satchel

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:33:25 GMT

ASPEN SATCHEL
Erica Schlueter

Cables and bobbles pop in high relief when worked in a chunky yarn and felted. A great first felting or cable project.

Finished Size After felting: About 14½" wide, 11" tall, and 3½ " deep.

Yarn Universal Yarn Deluxe Chunky (100% wool; 120 yd [110 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #3702 winter white, 6 skeins.

Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st (before felting); 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" (before felting) in chart patts.

Blooming Forest Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:34:04 GMT

BLOOMING FOREST PULLOVER
Kristen TenDyke

A forest-inspired pattern of cables, bobbles and lace decorate the front of this cozy pullover. The classic-looking shape is knit seamlessly beginning with the sleeves.

Finished Size 32 (35, 38, 41¼, 44¼, 47¼, 50¼, 53¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Verde Collection Woodland (65% wool, 35% nettles; 131 yd [120 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3154 red grape, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13, 14) balls.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16", 32", and 40" circulars (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; waste yarn for provisional CO; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib on larger needle; 21 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needle.