Patterns : Interweave Knits, Easy

Twinkle Collar

AmyPalmer — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 21:15:30 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Finished Size 18" neck circumference, 6½" tall, buttoned.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Cash Vero DK (55% merino, 33% acrylic, 12% cashmere; 125 yd [114 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #011 rose, 3 balls.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle, two ¾" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 40 rows = 4" in garter st.

Fichu-inspired garter-stitch cowl with ruffled edge.

Krista Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:12:37 GMT

Designer Jennifer Chase-Rappaport
Finished Size 17½" long and 6¼" tall.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks That Rock Heavyweight (100% superwash merino; 350 yd [320 m]/7 oz [198 g]): jasper, 1 skein.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; six ½" buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st. 26 sts of Cable and Eyelet chart = 4".

Women’s cowl pattern with cables and eyelets. Worked flat and buttoned around neck.

Ipswich Scarf

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

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7" wide and 63" long.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% baby alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): laguna, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 6 (4mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 26 rows = 4" in charted patt after blocking.

Easy women’s scarf with simple lace repeat.

Imagine Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:09:24 GMT

Designer Cambria Washington
Finished Size 5 (5½, 6½)" hand circumference in Picnic Blanket patt, (5½ [5¾, 7]" hand circumference in Ladybug and Traffic patts), to fit 12 mo (2 yr, 6 yr). Mittens shown measure 5".
Yarn Debbie Bliss Baby Cashmerino (55% merino wool, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): Picnic Blanket Mittens: #340032 sky (MC) and #340100 white (CC1), 1 ball each; #340300 black (CC2), 1 yd. Alternate version: #340700 ruby (MC), #340100 white (CC1), and #340300 black (CC2). Ladybug Mittens: #340006 candy pink (MC) and #340002 apple (CC1), 1 ball each; #340700 ruby (CC2) and #340062 gold (CC3), 2 yd each. Alternate version: #340204 aquamarine (MC) and #340002 apple (CC1). Traffic Mittens: #340040 leaf (A), #340009 slate (B), #340300 black (C), and #340204 aquamarine (D), 1 ball each; #340062 gold (E), 1 yd. Alternate version: #340040 leaf (A), #340300 black (B), and #340204 aquamarine (C), 1 ball each; #340009 slate (D) and #340100 white (E), 1 yd each. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; Optional: decorative buttons.
Gauge 25 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 27 sts and 32 rows in chart patts on larger needles.

One base mittens pattern provides countless opportunities for customizable mittens for kids.

Stuffed Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:58 GMT

Designer TECHknitter
Finished Size 6 (7½, 8½, 10)" hand circumference (see Notes); to fit child’s small (child’s large, woman, man). Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M162 mulberry (MC), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s). Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yd [114 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M240 prairie goldenrod (CC), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) for stuffing.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; 3" square of cardboard.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in crocodile skin patt with MC on larger needle.

Mittens for children that are fully lined with a bulky weight singles yarn.

Road Trip Vest

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:40 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 35½ (40½, 45¼, 52½, 57¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Vest shown measures 35½", modeled with moderate ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco+ Wool (100% Peruvian highland wool; 478 yd [437 m]/ 8¾ oz [250 g]): #8443 baked apple, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; six ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Seed Rib patt; 12 sts of Cable patt = 2" wide.

Women’s cabled vest knit in one piece to the armholes.

Inishmore Hat and Leg Warmers

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:24 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Finished Size Leg warmers: 9¼ (11, 13)" circumference and 16½" tall. Hat: 18½" circumference and 8" tall.
Yarn MountainTop Crestone (100% wool; 100 yd [91 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5103 smoke, 6 (7, 8) skeins (4 [5, 5] skeins for leg warmers only, 3 skeins for hat only), distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Cable patt on larger needles.

Women’s cabled hat with matching leg warmers.

Hidden Picture Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:07:27 GMT

Designer Sara Spencer
Finished Size 8" wide and 20" long.
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Baby Alpaca Grande (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/3½ oz [100 g]; #2691 (see Notes), 1 skein.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 3 removable markers (m); six ¼" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in K8, P3 rib.

Women’s cowl with owl motifs for buttonholes.

Braided Toque

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:02:45 GMT

Designer Andrea Babb
Finished Size 18½" circumference and 5" high.
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Galway Worsted (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #722, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 37 sts and 32 rows = 4" in cable patt.

Women’s hat with cables sewn flat and then seamed. The crown is then knit in the round.

Lyle Muffler

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:40:08 GMT

Designer Andrea Babb
Finished Size 9½" wide and 96" long.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4-ply (100% cashmere; 200 yd [183 m]/2 oz [55 g]): #101 burnt toast, 3 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 20 rows = 4" in patt st, stretched lengthwise.

Knit in a luxury yarn, this knitted scarf is a perfect gift for a man or a woman.

Ambrosia Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:20:10 GMT

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 21" circumference and 9" tall.
Yarn Artesano Aran (50% alpaca, 50% Peruvian highland wool; 144 yd [132 m]/ 3½ oz [100 g]): #C859 walnut, 1 skein.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in garter st.

Easy cowl with simple cable pattern worked in the round.

Mega Scarf

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:07:55 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 13" wide and 86" long (not including tassels).
Yarn Quince and Co Puffin (100% wool; 112 yd [102 m m]/3½ oz [100 g]): egret, 7 skeins.
Needles Sizes 11 (8 mm) and 13 (9 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 16 rows = 4" in chart patt on larger needles.

Bulky cabled scarf with pompoms.

Yule Trees

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:45:29 GMT

Yule Trees
AnneLena Mattison

Stackable felted trees make perfectly whimsical holiday decorations.

Finished Size Sizes About 5 (7, 10)" diameter at base and 8 (10, 12)" tall, after felting.
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #2409 palm (A), #9430 olive (B), and #7814 chartreuse (C), 1 skein each. Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #9425 black forest (D), #9461 kiwi heather (E), #2445 shire (F), and #2429 irelande (G), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker (m); tapestry needle, Styrofoam floral cones to fit size of base.
Gauge Not critical for this project.

Rib and Button Scarf

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:13:28 GMT

Rib and Button Scarf
Talitha Kuomi

Buttons not only add embellishment to this scarf, but also give the freedom to turn this versatile accessory into a wrap or cowl.

Finished Size Size 5½" wide and 73¼" long.
Yarn Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g): #412 teal feather, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; eight 1" buttons, two flat ¾" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k3, p1 rib.

Really Pink Purse

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:09:07 GMT

Really Pink Purse
Talitha Kuomi

Knit this sassy and sturdy little purse as a perfect party-going accessory.

Finished Size About 12" wide, 5½" high, and 4" deep, with a 23" strap.
Yarn Brown Sheep Burly Spun (100% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/226 g): #BS- 38 lotus pink, 3 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; use a different color to denote beg of rnd); 1 removable marker; 2 stitch holders; metal ring or bangle bracelet about 3" across; tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.