Patterns : Interweave Knits, Charts, Stranded Colorwork

Double-Knit Spectacle Case

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:11:12 GMT

Designer Ginevra Martin
Finished Size 2¾" wide and 7½" high.
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Fingering Weight (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #136F chocolate kisses (MC) and #730F natural (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 34 sts and 48 rows = 4" in St st with smaller needles.

Glasses case worked in stranded colorwork double knitting pattern.

Scandies Mitts

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:07:47 GMT

Designer Juliet Moody
Finished Size 7¼" hand circumference and 13½" long.
Yarn Madelinetosh Pashmina (75% superwash merino, 15% silk, 10% cashmere; 360 yd [329 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): Bloomsbury (blue, MC) and scarlet (red, CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 3 (3.25 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; stitch holder.
Gauge 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Women’s long fingerless mitts with Fair Isle stranded colorwork patterns.

Peppermint Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:01:54 GMT

Designer Celeste Young
Finished Size 17 (19, 21)" circumference and 6¾ (7½, 8½)" long. Hat shown measures 21" circumference.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Fresco (60% wool, 30% alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5317 sangria (MC) and #5306 straw (CC), 1 hank each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 27 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Chevron patt on larger needles.

Classic hat with stripes and stranded colorwork techniques.

Ullared Cushion

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:07:16 GMT

Designer Elizabeth Elliott
Finished Size 14" wide and 14" tall.
Yarn Schoeller + Stahl Limbo (100% superwash wool; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #4595 ice blue (MC) and #4510 natural (CC), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 1½ (2.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; eight ⅞" buttons; sewing needle; thread to match buttons; 14" square pillow form.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rows = 4" in colorwork pattern on larger needles, blocked.

Colorwork pillow to knit with buttoned side closure.

Snowflake Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:56:25 GMT

Designer Celeste Young
Finished Size 26" circumference and 6½" long.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Techno (68% baby alpaca, 22% silk, 10% extrafine merino; 120 yd [109 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1976 chacha red (MC) and #1971 metro silver (CC), 1 hank each.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in charted patt.

Stranded colorwork cowl inspired by traditional Scandinavian motifs.

Overshot Mittens

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:49:49 GMT

Overshot Mittens
Carol J. Sulcoski

These classic mittens, featuring traditional stranded colorwork motifs, are whipped up quickly using a sportweight yarn.

Finished Size Size 8" hand circumference and 8¾" long.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #5816 champagne (MC) and #5810 navy (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st over colorwork patt.

Wintersweet Scarf

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:05:09 GMT

Correction to the pattern: Page 86-87 Hood Correction: Rep Rows 3 and 4 nineteen more times, then work Row 3 once more—108 sts total.

This beautiful hooded scarf will keep your head and neck warm in the cold winter chill. Worked in a stranded colorwork pattern with seed stitch accents.

Designer Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size 7" wide and 77" long; hood measures 18" wide at widest point and 14" high.
Yarn Lana Gatto Camel Hair (60% merino, 40% camel; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #5403 tan (MC), 5 skeins; #5409 green (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarn.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st; 31 sts and 30 rows = 4" in charted patt.

Fleur de Lis and Cearnog Pincushions

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:41:07 GMT

Whip up these endearing pincushions for yourself or another seamstress in your life, and use up some yarn leftovers at the same time! These stranded colorwork pincushions are worked in traditional patterns from charts and make a wonderful gift to knit.

Designer Tammy Eigeman Thompson

FLEUR DE LIS
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high.
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/ 28 g): white (MC) and denim (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one 1" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.

CEARNOG
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high
Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift Fingering (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #172 Yell Sound blue (MC), #1190 burnt umber (medium brown), #230 yellow ochre (dark yellow), #375 flax (medium yellow), #179 buttermilk (pale yelow), and #261 paprika (dark reddish-brown), 1 skein each (at least 25 yd of each).
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one ⅞" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.

Holly Berry Stocking

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:33:56 GMT

A wonderful holiday keepsake stocking is the perfect gift. Knit in the round using colorwork charts, this stocking is sure to hang by the chimney for years to come.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Finished Size 14" leg circumference at top, 11½" leg length, and 10" foot length.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): plum (A), palm bud (B), and chiclet tree (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" on larger needles in St st.

Parallax Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:36:42 GMT

An easy colorwork hat worked in an all-over crosshatch pattern. Choose two colors that stand out from each other to make this pattern really pop! The knitted lining inside the cap makes it super comfy and hides some of the stranded colorwork.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 20¼ (22¾)" circumference. Hat shown measures 20¼".
Yarn Tahki Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g): #11 purple (MC) and #2 gray (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt st; 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Gerda's Scarf

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:33:37 GMT

This dramatic double-sided scarf is worked in a double knit colorwork pattern, making it completely reversible and a versatile knit scarf.

Designer Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size 8" wide and 65¼" long.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca de Seda (80% alpaca, 20% silk; 91 yd [83 m]/50 g): #4100 clouds (white; MC) and #4015 cranberry (CC), 4 balls each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsTapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in double knitting on each face of fabric.

Epieric Mitts

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:08:15 GMT

Colorwork mittens with a slanting stranded colorwork pattern. Corrugated rib at the edges and a decorative colorwork chart along the wrist add visual interest.

Finished Size 7½ (8½, 9½)" hand circumference and 10¼ (10¾, 11¼)" long. Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/28 g): mioget (off-white; MC) and fawn (light brown; CC1), 2 skeins each; emsket (charcoal gray; CC2), 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), or two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in Body patt.

North Sea Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:57:41 GMT

Colorwork socks with a slanting stranded colorwork pattern. Corrugated rib at the cuffs and a decorative colorwork chart along the leg add visual interest, while a slipped stitch pattern along the sole keeps the knitting interesting.

Designer Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 7¾" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe size 7. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% wool; 185 yd [169 m]/50 g): #30 cream (MC), #96 nutmeg (CC1), and #43 pewter (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in sole patt; 38 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in charted body patt.

Slanted Peerie Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:38:16 GMT

These cute and colorful mittens are worked in the round from a Latvian braid edge. Two-color stranded colorwork is easy to work in the traditional motifs, and duplicate stitch accents added after finishing create another layer of fun color.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½" hand circumference and 10½" long.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g): #144 limestone (MC), #730 natural (CC1), and #N46 red fox (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt.

Peavey Jacket

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:55:49 GMT

A men's plaid cardigan is worked in pieces in stranded colorwork. Set-in sleeves, turned hems, saddle shoulders, and a foldover collar make for structured outerwear with style.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 41½ (45, 51, 54½)" chest circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 41½".
Yarn Cascade Eco + (100% wool; 478 yd [526 m]/250 g): #8400 charcoal heather (MC), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins; #2452 green heather (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 10½ (6.5 mm): straight. Ribbing—size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook; six 1" buttons.
Gauge 15 sts and 16 rows = 4" in stranded St st on larger needles.

Clarification:

Sleeves...Cross out "Turning row" and replace with the words "Next Row".