Petite Facile

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:51:42 GMT

Petite Facile Pullover
Meghan Jones

A quick and easy baby sweater using short rows and simple stitches. A good first project to learn shaping with short rows.

Finished Size 17¾ (19, 19¾, 22, 22¾, 24¾)" chest circumference, to fit 3 months (6 months, 12 months, 18 months, 2 years, 4 years). Sweater shown measures 22".
Yarn Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% merino wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #61 butter, 2 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and one double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 1⅜" button.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st. 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st.

Miranda Tam

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:33:31 GMT

Miranda Tam
Meghan Jones

Simple, slouchy, tam with 70s inspired embroidery. Hat is worked in the round and embellished during finishing.

Finished Size 20½ (27½)" circumference at widest point; to fit a child (adult). Hat shown measures 27½".
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Sport (100% Peruvian wool; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #25275 mink heather (MC), 1 skein. Knit Picks Chroma Fingering (70% wool, 30% nylon; 396 yd [362 m]/3½ oz [100 g]: #25232 rollerskate (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Band—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn).
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; embroidery needle; ‘Solvy’ dissolvable stabilizer; black marker; straight pins; 11" diameter dinner plate.
Gauge 17 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st and MC on larger needle, after blocking.

Patterns : Interweave Knits Winter 2011, Meghan Jones

Petite Facile

Miranda Tam