Patterns : Interweave Knits Fall 2012, Vintage

Zelda's Cloche

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:10:34 GMT

ZELDA'S CLOCHE
Shelley Gerber

Paint the town in this flapper-style felted cloche. Knit up quickly in worsted yarn, this vintage-inspired hat will dress up any outfit. Embellished with a felted flower.

Finished Size 23" brim circumference.

Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino wool; 99 yd [90 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #9103 ash (MC), 3 skeins; #4411 begonia (A), 1 skein; #6402 saffron (B), small amount for center of flower. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.

Needles Cloche-size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Flower-size 10 (6 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 14 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in St st with 2 strands of MC held together on larger needles, before felting; 15 sts and 20 rnds = 4" after felting.

Pluie Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:42:16 GMT

PLUIE CARDIGAN
Alex Capshaw-Taylor

An all-over umbrella motif adds sweetly vintage charm to a fitted cardigan. Sweater is worked with intarsia colorwork and contrast color edging for a polished look.

Finished Size 34½ (38½, 43, 47, 50½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34½ ", modeled with minimal ease.

Yarn Jamieson's Shetland Spindrift (100% Shetland wool; 115 yd [105 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #273 foxglove (purple; MC), 10 (11, 13, 15, 17) balls; #179 buttermilk (cream; CC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.

Needles Sizes 1½ (2.5 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); removable m; tapestry needle; yarn bobbins; seven 5⁄8" buttons.

Gauge 28 sts and 38 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Downton Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 17:38:51 GMT

DOWNTON PULLOVER
Amy Keefer

A full peter pan collar, buttoned cuffs, and an all-over honeycomb pattern give sophisticated appeal to this tailored pullover. Piece is worked circularly and back and forth, with collar attached separately.

Finished Size 35½ (39¼, 43¼, 48¼, 52¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35½", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5346 mallard blue (MC), 4 (6, 7, 8, 8) balls; #5345 taupe (CC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) balls.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook; ten ¼" buttons.

Gauge 25 sts and 25 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.