Patterns : Interweave Knits, Easy, #6 - Super Bulky

Icon Scarf

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:29:28 GMT

A super quick knit, this reversible scarf is a perfect gift to knit. The reversible ribbed cable means there's no wrong side, and the bulky yarn makes this a fast project.

Designer Elizabeth (Liz) Nields
Finished Size 4" wide and 72" long.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Como (90% merino, 10% cashmere; 46 yd [42 m]/50 g): #19003 pale gray, 3 skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 17 (12.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 2 large cable needles (cn); tapestry needle; one 1⅜" button.
Gauge 10 sts and 12 rows = 4" in ribbed cable, lightly blocked.

Acorn Lace Capelet

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:03:16 GMT

Easy women's capelet worked in a simple lace pattern. A super bulky yarn on large needles makes this a very quick project to knit.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 32 (38, 42, 46)" circumference at top and 11" long. Capelet shown measures 32".
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Icelandic (100% wool; 250 yd [229 m]/226 g): winter solstice, 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; one 1¼" button.
Gauge 11 sts and 19 rows = 4" in acorn lace.

Wavy Lace Capelet

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:59:07 GMT

Easy women's capelet worked in a simple wavy lace pattern. A super bulky yarn on large needles makes this a very quick project to knit.

Correction to instructions:CO and work 4 rows (not 3) in rib before working (RS) Buttonhole row.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 32 (38, 44, 50)" circumference at top, buttoned, and 11½" long. Capelet shown measures 32".
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Icelandic (100% wool; 250 yd [229 m]/226 g): winter solstice, 1 (1, 2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Sizes 13 (9 mm) and 15 (10 mm): 32" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; two 1¼" buttons.
Gauge 11 sts and 16 rows = 4" in wavy lace on smaller needle.

Mona's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:05:22 GMT

Top-down raglan cardigan worked in bulky yarn, with handmade crochet buttons. This sweater is worked in a combination of a simple ridge stitch pattern and stockinette.

Designer Mags Kandis
Finished Size 35¼ (38¾, 42, 45½, 48¾, 52¼)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapping and buttoned. Jacket shown measures 38¾ ", modeled with several inches positive ease.
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Granite (95% merino, 5% nylon; 55 yd [50 m]/50 g): #003 ash, 11 (12, 13, 13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 29" and two 16" circulars (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;
• three 18 mm snaps;
• sewing needle;
• matching thread;
• three 2" buttons (if you choose not to crochet buttons).
Gauge 9½ sts and 17 rows = 4" in ridge patt; 9½ sts and 13 rows = 4" in St st.

Earflap Hats

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:13:48 GMT

Easy hats to knit for men, women, and children. Earflaps keep your ears warm.

Finished Size About 18–19 (20–22, 23)" head circumference. To fit a baby (child or woman, man). Shown in size 22" in Sirdar Peru, 19" in Black Forest Naturwolle, and 23" in Nashua Handknits Wooly Stripes.
Yarn Sirdar Peru (50% wool, 40% acrylic, 10% alpaca, 98 yd [90 m]/50 g; Bulky #5 Bulky): #307 damson, 2 balls; distributed by Knitting Fever. Black Forest Naturwolle (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/100 g; Bulky #6 Super Bulky): #303 mango, 2 balls; distributed by Muench Yarns. Nashua Handknits Wooly Stripes (100% wool, 88 yd [80 m]/50 g; Aran #4 Medium): #WS0009 faded blues, 3 balls; distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Any appropriate size for the yarn chosen: set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir).
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• safety pins or removable markers; stitch holder;
• tapestry needle;
• pom-pom maker (optional).
Gauge Any gauge that produces pleasing St st fabric with your chosen yarn and needles.

Gauge Any gauge that produces pleasing St st fabric with your chosen yarn and needles.

Cottage Lace Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:40:49 GMT

Woman’s easy cardigan is worked in pieces from side to side with lace edging on sleeves and body. In a super bulky yarn, the knitting is fast and easy. The lace pattern is good for beginners, and seaming is a snap along straight edges.

Designer Berroco Design Team
Finished Size 20½ (22¾, 25, 26¼)" back width, to fit 34–37 (38–41½, 43–46, 45–48½)" bust. Sweater shown measures 20½" across back, modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Berroco Sundae (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 62 yd [57 m]/100 g): #8701 ale, 12 (14, 16, 17) skeins.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Removable markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 9 sts and 13 rows = 4" in St st; 10 sts and 13 rows = 4" in lace patt; edging measures 6" wide.

Cable and Bobble Headband

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:36:23 GMT

Designer Carrie Bostick Hoge
Finished size 3¾" wide and 18" long, excluding I-cord ties.
Yarn Caron Felt-It (100% wool; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #002 neon, 1 skein.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• pom-pom maker (optional);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts = 3¾" and 22 rows = 4" in cable patt (chart Rows 22-31).

Big Montana Tunic

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:20:51 GMT

Woman’s easy sleeveless vest pullover with oversized cowl neck and lace pattern. In a bulky yarn, the lace is dramatic and the knitting is quick. Working in the round makes for seamless knitting, and the long A-line shape is flattering.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 30¼ (34¾, 39, 43½, 47¾)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30¼", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Tahki Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [120 m]/100 g): #03 bark, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
Needles Body—size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular (cir). Armhole ribbing—size 11 (8 mm): 16" cir. Cowl—size 15 (10 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• large stitch holder or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 14 rows = 4" in rev St st on middle-size needle; 13 sts of lace panel measure 5" wide on middle-size needle.

Belle Cardigan

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:37:08 GMT

Designer Wenlan Chia
Yarn Twinkle Soft Chunky (100% wool; 83 yd [76 m]/200 g): #08 white, 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite.

Maltese Hats

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 18:26:16 GMT

Designer Elizabeth Zimmermann Reinterpreted by Meg Swansen
Finished Size Adult hats: 20¼" head circumference. Baby hat (pink): 17¼" head circumference.
Yarn Dark hat: Sheepsdown (100% wool; 85 yd [78 m]/113 g): medium gray, 2 skeins. White hat: Un-Spun Icelandic (100% wool; 300 yd [274 m]/100 g): cream, 2 wheels. Baby hat: Un-Spun Icelandic (100% wool; 300 yd [274 m]/100 g): dusty pink (MC), 1 wheel; blacksheep (CC), 1 wheel. All yarns distributed by Schoolhouse Press.
Needles Adult hats: Size 11 (8 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Baby hat: Size 10 (6 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; one 1" button.
Gauge Adult hats: 11 sts and 16 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd; baby hat: 14 sts and 18 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.

Baa Rug

Rebecca — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 18:31:58 GMT

Designer Becca Smith
Finished Size 26" wide, 45" long, and 1½" thick before felting; 20" wide, 33" long, and 1" thick after felting (as shown).
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/50 g): #601 pepper, 1 ball.
Fiber Brown Sheep 100% Wool Roving (100% wool): copper, 4 lbs; black, 6 oz.
Needles Size 50 (25 mm): 24" straight needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Needlefelting needle; optional supplies for felting: mild dish soap; white vinegar; thick rubber gloves.
Gauge 3 sts and 5 rows = 4" in seed st with roving and yarn held tog.