Patterns : Interweave Knits Winter 2011, Interweave Knits, Lace Knitting

Nantes Hat

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:37:44 GMT

Nantes Hat
Amanda Scheuzger

Knit a charming gift for yourself or someone else. This beret drapes beautifully and features both cables and lace.

Finished Size About 18" brim circumference (will stretch to 23" head circumference), 28" circumference at widest point, and 9" tall, after blocking.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Tivoli (52% silk, 48% kid mohair; 108 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #13 garnet, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir and set of doublepointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 23 sts = 4" in brim patt (chart Rows 1–11) on smaller needle.

Kaleidoscope Jacket

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:03:55 GMT

Kaleidoscope Jacket
Lisa Jacobs

Bulky yarn stays lightweight with an airy lace stitch pattern. Shrug is begun with a star shaped panel that bursts into lines of lace. Finished with 3/4 length sleeves.

Finished Size 13½ (14¾, 16¼, 17½, 19)" back width at bust. Shrug shown measures 13½".
Yarn Tahki Yarns Melody (54% wool, 29% acrylic, 17% polyester; 65 yd [60 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #001 purple haze, 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) balls.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm): 24" and 47" 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; tapestry needle; 7/8" button (optional).
Gauge 11 sts and 15 rnds = 4" in lace patt.

Fauna Pullover

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:47:32 GMT

Fauna Pullover
Shirley Paden

Women’s pullover with lace and cable pattern. This sweater receives shaping by changing needle sizes. Knit in the round for a seamless project.

Finished Size 35½ (38¼, 41¾, 44¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35½", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4-Ply (100% Mongolian cashmere; 200 yd [183 m]/1¾ oz [55 g]): #201 seeing red, 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Body—Sizes 35½ " and 44¼ " only: sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sizes 38¼ " and 48" only: sizes 5 (3.75 mm), 6 (4 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 41¾ " only: sizes 3 (3.25 mm), 4 (3.5 mm), and 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—Size 35½ " only: size 6 (4 mm): set of doublepointed (dpn). Sizes 38¼ ", 41¾ ", and 44¼ " only: sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 48" only: size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Collar—Sizes 35½ " and 44¼ " only: size 7 (4.5 mm). Size 41¾ " only: sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 61 sts = 7½" and 64 rnds = 6" in lace and cables patt on size 3 (3.25 mm) needle. 61 sts = 8" and 64 rnds = 6½" in lace and cables patt on size 4 (3.5 mm) needle. 61 sts = 8½" and 64 rnds = 7" in lace and cables patt on size 5 (3.75 mm) needle. 61 sts = 9" and 64 rnds = 7¼" in lace and cables patt on size 6 (4 mm)
needle. 61 sts = 9¾" and 64 rnds = 8½" in lace and cables patt on size 7 (4.5 mm) needle.

Bobble and Eyelet Cowl

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:31:54 GMT

Bobble and Eyelet Cowl
Denise Twum

Lace, cables, and bobbles, combine with a chunky yarn for a neckwarmer both warm and feminine. Can be worn as a scarf or cowl.

Finished Size About 11" wide and 70" long.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Bulky (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 45 yd [41 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #1215 claret, 5 skeins.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holder; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 8 sts and 9 rows = 4" in Hourglass Eyelet patt.

Bettie's Pullover

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:24:32 GMT

Bettie’s Pullover
Maria Leigh

A seamless knit with set-in sleeves and a delicate all-over lace pattern. Waist shaping is achieved by changing needle size.

Finished Size 32 (34¾, 38¼, 41, 44½, 47¼, 50¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¾", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Co. Classic Alpaca (100% superfine alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1402 Adirondack green, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins.
Needles Body—sizes 6 (4 mm), 4 (3.5 mm), and 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Sleeves and neckband—sizes 6 (4 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; removable markers; tapestry needle; one ¾" button.
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st on largest needle; 23 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt on largest needle; 27 sts and 39 rnds = 4" in patt on smallest needle.