Patterns : Interweave Knits Winter 2011, seamless

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.

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.

Fabled Cardigan

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:43:38 GMT

Fabled Cardigan
Terri Kruse

This raglan-sleeved cardigan is knit top-down and in the round. All-over cables spice up the body section and create their own border.

Finished Size 25 (27½, 30½, 33)" chest circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 27½".
Yarn Berroco Vintage Chunky (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 130 yd [120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #6192 chana dal, 4 (5, 6, 8) skeins.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10 (6 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 3 (3, 4, 4) ¾" buttons.
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in cable pattern on larger needles.

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.