Patterns : Interweave Knits Fall 2012, short rows, Interweave Knits

Cornflower Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:28:06 GMT

CORNFLOWER CARDIGAN
Amanda Bell

Punchy colors update traditional stranded colorwork in this cozy cardigan. Pockets and a deep V neck make a classic piece modern. Sweater is knit in the round and steeked.

Finished Size 35¼ (38¼, 41, 44¾, 47¾, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 35¼", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn SMC Select Extra Soft Merino (100% superwash merino wool; 142 yd [130 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #05191 beige marl (MC), 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls; #05187 turquoise (CC1), 1 ball; #05127 cayenne (CC2), 1 ball; #05151 indigo (CC3), 1 (1, 1, 1, 1, 2) ball(s); #05122 tomato (CC4), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir), 40" cir, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eight 7⁄8" buttons; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or sewing machine to secure steeks.

Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 22 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Sazerac Pullover

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:51:51 GMT

SAZERAC PULLOVER
Anniken Allis

A sophisticated women's pullover with an airy lace yoke, ¾ sleeves, and slim waist shaping. Sweater is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Finished Size 36¼ (40¼, 44½, 48, 52¼)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36¼ ", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Rowan Fine Tweed (100% wool; 98 yd [90 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #SH363 keld (MC), 12 (13, 15, 16, 18) balls.

Rowan Fine Lace (80% baby suri alpaca, 20% fine merino wool, 437 yd [400 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #925 quaint (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 23 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st.

Hepburn Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:42:35 GMT

HEPBURN PULLOVER
Jennifer Wood

Spiraling cables travel up a mock turtle neck in this cozy women's pullover. Piece is knit top down and in the round.

Finished Size 35¾ (39½, 43¼, 48, 52¾, 56½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35¾ ", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% merino; 219 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #M2145 coral, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 6 sts of Turtleneck and Cuff chart = 1¼" wide.