Patterns : Interweave Knits, Cables, Intermediate

Snow Time Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:13 GMT

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 12¾ (14½, 16½)" circumference and 6½ (7, 7¼)" tall. Hat shown measures 16½".
Yarn Debbie Macomber Blossom Street Collection Petals Sock (50% superwash merino, 20% angora, 30% nylon; 462 yd [420 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #602 alpine strawberry, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) or set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 41 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Child’s hat with cables and pom poms.

Cranberry Mitts

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:06 GMT

Designer Cassie Castillo
Finished Size 7" hand circumference and 6½" long.
Yarn Rowan Fine Tweed (100% wool; 98 yd [90 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #360 Arncliffe (natural; MC) and #369 Bainbridge (red; CC), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 19 sts of Cranberry chart = 2¾" wide.

Women’s fingerless mittens worked in two colors with cables and bobbles.

Kissen Brigitta

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:07:37 GMT

Designer Jennifer Lori
Finished Size 21" × 21" pillow, 21" × 10" bolster (see Notes).
Yarn Berroco Comfort Worsted (50% nylon, 50% acrylic; 210 yd [193 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #9700 chalk (white), 5 balls for pillow, 2 balls for bolster.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 29" circular (cir). Spare cir needle in same size or smaller. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); waste yarn; stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 24" × 24" pillow form; 24" × 12" pillow form; five 1⅜" buttons.
Gauge 19 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in pillow patt.

A knitted cable pillow and bolster set makes a perfect gift.

Rope and Nettle Vest

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:21:02 GMT

Rope and Nettle Vest
Angela Hahn

Add a layer of warmth to your winter wardrobe with this women's vest sporting cables and pleats.

Finished Size 34¾ (38½, 42¾, 46½, 50¾)" bust circumference (incl. ¾" front band). Vest shown measures 34¾".
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Verde Collection Woodland (65% wool, 35% nettles; 131 yd [120 m]/50 g): #3101 ivory, 8 (9, 10, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; eight ?" buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts of Double Cable chart = 2¼" wide.

Manuscript Vest

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:55:25 GMT

Manuscript Vest
Sarah Fama

Loose-fitting women's vest with cable details.

Finished Size 38 (42¼, 46½, 50¾, 54)" bust circumference and 12¾ (14½, 15½, 17, 18¼ )" back width. Vest shown measures 38". Choose a size that gives you at least 4" of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% merino wool, 40% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): chamomile, 9 (11, 12, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 19-st charted patt = 3¼" wide.

Forever Scarf

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:53:13 GMT

Forever Scarf
Simona Merchant-Dest

Striped and cabled scarf uses intarsia to create perfect cabled edges on a striped body.

Finished Size Size 6½" wide and 73¾" long.
Yarn Classic Elite Princess (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 15% nylon, 7% angora; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #3477 charcoal (MC), 3 balls; #3471 keepsake pink (CC), 2 balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.

Ashbury Mitts

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:56:44 GMT

Ashbury Mitts
Simona Merchant-Dest

Fingerless mitts made special with a luxe yarn and a bobble and lace pattern.

Finished Size 7 (7½, 8¼)" hand circumference and 12" long. Shown in middle size.
Yarn Bijou Basin Ranch Lhasa Wilderness (75% yak, 25% bamboo; 180 yd [165 m]/56 g): natural cream, 1 (1, 2) skein(s).
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); smooth waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st.

Hourglass Lace Socks

LarissaG — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:28:57 GMT

Hourglass Lace Socks
Silka Burgoyne

A beautiful, delicate pair of socks with a curvy cable and lace pattern perfect for the warmer-weather months. These socks are knit from the cuff down with a heel flap that continues the cable pattern.

Finished Size 7½" circumference and 8½" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 8–9. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Heritage Quatro (75% superwash wool, 25% nylon; 437 yd [400 m]/100 g): #5668 purple, 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 29" circular (cir) or longer for magic-loop method. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge (see Notes).
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in patt st.

Tatiana's Sweater

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:17:56 GMT

This figure flattering lace and cable sweater uses smaller needles at the waist for hourglass shaping. Worked in the round to the armholes.

Designer: Raye Schwartz
Finished Size: 40 (50)" bust circumference, lightly blocked. Pullover shown measures 40", modeled with about 7" of ease.
Yarn: Valley Yarn Valley Superwash (100% extra fine merino; 97 yd [89 m]/50 g): #913 mauve, 18 (22) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS. See note below.
Needles: Sizes 2 (2.75 mm), 3 (3.25 mm), and 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): Set of double-pointed needles (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn.
Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in Cable and Lace chart on size 4 needle, lightly blocked; 26 sts and 40 rnds = 4" on size 3 needle.

Clarification, A note from the designer:

The yarn used for this sweater is classified as Worsted weight; the ball band recommends size 8 (5 mm) needles to get a gauge of 4.5 sts per inch. It has great loft and “behaves” nicely as a DK weight!

Lara Bubble Top

Sharon Zientara — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 21:42:19 GMT

This tunic is worked partially in the round, and adorned with cable-knit yoke and hem. Attractive center-front and center-back decreases contribute to the blouson silhouette.

Designer: Faina Goberstein
Finished: Size 31 1/4 (34 3/4, 38 3/4, 42 3/4, 48 3/4, 53 1/4)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 34 3/4", modeled with 2" ease.
Yarn: Schulana Merino-Cotton 135 (53% merino, 47% cotton; 148 yd [135 m]/50 g): #61 flax, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles: Body¾size 6 (4 mm): 29-32" circular (cir). Cabled border ¾size 4 (3.5 mm): 24-32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Stitch holders; markers (m); sewing needle.
Gauge: 24 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle, after blocking; 27 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in cable patt on smaller needle, after blocking.

Budding Branches

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:24:06 GMT

Knit this cabled water bottle cover to keep your hot water bottles attractively warm this winter.

Designer Kendra Nitta
Finished Size Size 17" circumference and 13" long, to fit standard 40 oz hot-water bottle.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #622 pumpkin, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): two 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m), cable needle (cn).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k3, p3 rib, gently stretched.

Olivier Pullover

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:36:05 GMT

A woman's classic pullover is fresh with cropped hem, deep ribbed hem, shawl collar, set-in sleeves, shoulder shaping, and several charted texture patterns.

Designer Coralie Meslin
Finished Size 34½ (36, 40½, 44, 48½, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #831 fawn/ autumn tweed, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 22 sts of Triangle chart = 3½" wide; 18 sts of Argyle chart = 3½" wide.

Calomel Gloves

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:18:54 GMT

Knitted gloves in two sizes with cables on the back of the hand.

Designer Victoria Myers
Finished Size 5¾ (6¼)" hand circumference, relaxed; stretches to about 7½ (8)" hand circumference. To fit women’s small (medium). Gloves shown in both sizes.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/56 g): MC and CC, 1 skein each. Small size shown in river (blue/purple variegated; MC) and powder blue (CC). Medium size shown in intrigue (brown variegated; MC) and solitude (tan; CC).
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 48 sts and 60 rnds = 4" in cable patt, relaxed; 46 sts and 60 rnds = 4" in k1, sl 1 patt.

Vining Vest

AmyPalmer — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:36:08 GMT

Women's knitted pullover vest with cabled front edges. Worked flat with picked-up stitches for the back cabled edge. A perfect layering piece!

Designer Cheryl Beckerich
Finished Size 37½ (40, 44, 48½, 53)" bust circumference, slightly stretched. Vest shown measures 37½", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn Austermann Natura (46% merino, 28% bamboo, 12% cotton, 7% baby alpaca, 7% mohair; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g): #0012 light gray, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; cable needle (cn).
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st.

French Braid Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:42:28 GMT

Woman’s intermediate raglan pullover with cables, offered in two lengths. The dramatic cables are worked on front, back, and sleeves. Waist shaping keeps the structured silhouette flattering. Knitting in the round makes for seamless knitting.

Designer Angela Hahn
Finished Size 31 (34¾, 38½, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¾" and 25" long (shorter length option), modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Natur (100% organic wool; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #1.600 cocoa, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins for shorter version; 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19) skeins for longer version. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" and 20" circulars (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and (optional) 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 28 sts of plait cable patt measure 3½" wide.