Patterns : Interweave Knits, Cardigans and Jackets, Cables

Rambling Rose Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:26:55 GMT

Designer Laura Zukaite
Finished size 30 (43)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measuerse 30".
Yarn Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe (100% merino; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #1170 rose (MC, light), 5 (6) skeins; #1120 raspberry (CC, dark) 6 (9) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• seven ¾" buttons (shown: #SPN10628 from One World Button Supply, www.oneworldbuttons.com).
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in rev St st (purl on RS rows, knit on WS rows); one rep of scallop rib patt (st count of rep varies from 16 to 24 sts) measures about 3¾" at widest point after blocking; entire leaf panel from chart (st count varies from 36 to 44 sts) measures about 9" wide after blocking; section from leaf panel chart for sleeves (st count varies from 5 to 9 sts) measures 1 ¾" wide after blocking.

Nantucket Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:08:10 GMT

Designer Norah Gaughan
Finished sizes 34 (36, 41½, 46½, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36".
Yarn Berroco Pure Merino (100% merino; 92 yd [84 m]/50 g): #8532 cinnamon stick, 12 (12, 14, 16, 18) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• markers;
• cable needle (cn);
• size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle;
• five ¾" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in charted patt.

Rosamund's Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:18:25 GMT

Woman’s intermediate top-down raglan cardigan with short sleeves and a reversible cable pattern. The asymmetric fronts close with a combination of buttons and hook-and-eye closures. Pattern includes plus sizes.

Designer Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 34½ (37, 40½, 44, 48, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned with front cable borders overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 34½", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Tahki Rio (50% alpaca, 35% merino, 15% silk; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #002 light taupe, 8 (9, 11, 13, 15, 16) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 29" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• two 1⅜" buttons;
• 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sets of size 3 hook-and-eye closures with straight eyes (each set consists of one hook and one straight eye);
• sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle

Pattern Note: The center front cable is one and one-half repeats of the Reversible Cable pattern.

Tangled Yoke Cardigan

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 14:26:34 GMT

Designer Eunny Jang
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed (50% merino; 25% alpaca; 25% viscose; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #156 wheat, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Hedgerow Coat

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:15:44 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Yarn Vermont Organic Fiber O-Wool Classic (100% certified organic wool; 198 yd [181 m]/100 g): #4400 sumac (red), 10 (10, 12, 13) skeins.

Hand-in-Hand Cable Sweaters

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:14:31 GMT

Designer Kathy Zimmerman
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Chunky (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/100 g): Woman's cardigan: #CFC1636 salmon, 11 (12, 13, 15, 16) balls. Man's vest: #CFC1450 blue pine, 8 (9, 9, 11, 12, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Swan Lake Cardigan

Rebecca — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:53:22 GMT

Designer Joan Mcgowan-Michael
Yarn Le Fibre Nobili Super Taj Mahal (70% merino, 22% silk, 8% cashmere; 127 yd [116 m]/50 g): #1402 white, 8 (8, 9, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarns.

Correction: Page 70, first column:
In the 7th line down from the top of the column (including the Sleeves heading), Row 1 should be changed to Row 2.

In the 10th line down from the top of the column, that Row 1 should also be

changed to Row 2.

Hedgerow Coat

Rebecca — Thu, 14 May 2009 19:28:23 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Yarn Vermont Organic Fiber O-Wool Classic (100% certified organic wool; 198 yd [181 m]/100 g): #4400 sumac (red), 10 (10, 12, 13) skeins.

Refined Aran Jacket

Rebecca — Tue, 12 May 2009 18:21:12 GMT

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 34".
Yarn Classic Elite Classic One Fifty (100% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #7255 scarlet, 9 (10, 12, 13, 15) balls.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; four 3/4" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Marilyn’s Bed Jacket

Rebecca — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 14:39:20 GMT

Designer Julie Turjoman
Finished Size 37½ (40, 42½, 45, 47)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 37½". About 2" positive ease is recommended for this project.
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #804 purple, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir); 2 double-pointed needles (dpn) one size smaller than main needle for I-cord. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders; one 1¼" button; one snap closure (optional; see final note in Finishing section).
Gauge 20 sts and 38 rows = 4" in charted chevron patt; 15 sts of cabled band measure about 2½" wide; 19 sts and 25½ rows = 4" in ribbed patt of peplum and cuffs after blocking so p2 columns appear about 1 st wide.