Patterns : Interweave Knits Winter 2011, Interweave Knits, Cardigans

Peplum and Pleat Jacket

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:48:51 GMT

Peplum and Pleat Jacket
Erica Patberg

Taking inspiration from the 1940s, this women’s jacket features a nipped in waist and flared peplum. Contrast collar piping emphasizes the notched collar and pleats.

Finished Size 34½ (39, 43, 51, 55)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 34½", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Zitron Gobi (40% extrafine merino, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #04 rootbeer (MC), 15 (17, 19, 24, 26) balls; #09 lagoon blue (CC), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls.
Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eleven ⅝" (16 mm) plastic rings; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st.

Pan Am Jacket

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:45:07 GMT

Pan Am Jacket
Ashley Rao

Cropped, trapeze-style cardigan with double-breasted front and dramatic texture.

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Finished Size 33½ (37½, 40, 44¾, 50½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 33½", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Mountaintop Collection Crestone (100% wool; 100 yd [91 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5103 smoke, 14 (16, 17, 19, 22) skeins.
Needles Body and Sleeves—Size 6 (4 mm): two 40" and one 12" circular (cir). Sleeve cuff facing—Size 4 (3.5 mm): 12" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Ten markers (m); two stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 1⅛" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Chevron patt on larger needles.
CORRECTION: Shaping Chart: Size 44 3/4" (Green)- Raglan: "Every 2nd row through row 21, then every 4th row once (row 25), every other row twice (rows 27 and 29), and every 4th row alternating with every 2nd row through row 65.

Magellan Cardigan

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:25:04 GMT

Magellan Cardigan
Nancy Eiseman

A cozy, comfy, sweater with garter stitch collar and optional belt. Sweater is knit top down; sleeves and collar are created by picking up stitches for a seamless project. The perfect weekend warmer.

Finished Size 35 (38, 40, 41½, 45¼, 49)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 35", modeled with 2–4" of ease..
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed Chunky (50% merino wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 55 yd [50 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #285 seaweed, 20 (22, 24, 26, 27, 30) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body, sleeves, and collar—size 11 (8 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Back tab and belt—size 10½ (6.5 mm): straight needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; two 1" buttons.
Gauge 11 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.