Patterns : Interweave Knits, Fair Isle, Intermediate

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.

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".

Elementary Vest

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:49:23 GMT

Smart and sassy colorwork vest worked in two colors, with a third color added after knitting in the running stitch embellishment. Knit in the round to the placket, this pullover vest is a must-have staple to any wardrobe.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 32½ (36, 39¾, 43¼, 46¾, 50½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 32½", modeled with 1½" negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [177 m]/50 g): #016 burgundy (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; #057 pink heather (B), 2 balls; #098 purple heather (C), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Armholes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or 16" cir needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; three ⅝" buttons (optional).
Gauge 27 sts and 29 rows = 4" in plaid patt in the rnd on larger needles.

Cloisonné Jacket

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:19:18 GMT

An A-line jacket is worked with two colors in lace, stockinette, and stranded colorwork. Set-in sleeves, a gentle collar, and a rustic yarn combine in a sophisticated sweater. Sizes include plus sizes.

Designer Deborah Helmke
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [198 m]/100 g): #6279 potting soil mix (MC), 4 (5, 6, 7, 8) skeins; #6294 turquoise mix (CC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Lace, Fair Isle, and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Yokes, collar, and facing—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 1 silver hook-and-eye closure.
Gauge 18 sts and 18 rows = 4" in two-color stranded St st on larger needles; 18 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 15-st/10-row rep of lace patt = about 4" wide and 1¾ " long.

Correction: Page 61 under Sleeves

Shape cap: BO 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) sts at beg of next 2 rows—50 (52, 54, 56, 58) sts rem. (RS) Dec 1 st each side every other row 10 (12, 14, 14, 14) times, every 4 rows 2 (1, 0, 0, 0) times, then every other row 2 times—22 (22, 22, 24, 26) sts rem. BO 5 (5, 5, 6, 7) sts at beg of next 2 rows—12 sts rem. BO rem sts.

Singalong Sweater

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:10:20 GMT

A children's pullover is worked in pieces and seamed. A backetweave stitch pattern and colorwork panel decorate a fun and fast kid's sweater.

Designer Kristin Nicholas
Finished Size 24 (28, 32, 36)" chest circumference, to fit children’s sizes 2–4 (6–8, 10–12, 14–16). Sweater shown measures 32", modeled on an 11-year-old.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% mohair; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #NHJ0178 harvest spice (A), 5 (5, 6, 6) balls; #NHJ2163 golden honey (B), #NHJ6416 midnight blue (C), and #NHJ5185 spring green (D), 1 ball each.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in basket st on larger needles; 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Fair Isle on larger needles.

Aspinwall Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:45 GMT

Intermediate men's pullover with zipper placket, raglan shaping, and Fair Isle stranded colorwork. Worked in the round from the bottom up for seamless knitting, this sweater features brioche stitch trim, subtle Fair Isle bands, and an alpaca/wool/silk blend he'll love.

Designer Susan Dittrich
Finished Size 42 (45½, 47¼, 49, 52¼)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 42".
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): slate (MC), 15 (18, 19, 20, 22) skeins; yarrow, indigo medium, olive leaf, and iron, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Half brioche patt—size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• safety pin;
• tapestry needle;
• 9" closed-ended zipper;
• sewing thread and needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 18½ sts and 40 rows = 4" in half brioche st, slightly stretched.

Miss Michelle's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:56:38 GMT

An intermediate cardigan is worked in stranded colorwork in rows, in pieces that are seamed in finishing. A stately collar, lined pockets, set-in sleeves, and sophisticated palette of three colors makes for a dressed-up jacket.

Designer Kristin Roach
Finished Size 36¼ (37¾, 40, 46¼, 49½, 52¼)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 37¾", modeled with 3–4" positive ease.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% wool; 217 yd [198 m]/50 g): #15 loden (teal; A), 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #42 camel (B), 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #37 cocoa (C), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 3 (3.25 mm). Ribbing—size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• 11 hook-and-eye sets; sewing needle and thread to match C.
Gauge 35 sts and 33 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Icelandic Star

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:49:38 GMT

Woman's seamless yoke cardigan with stranded colorwork. Worked in rows in one piece, you can knit this sweater without steeking. Embroidery embellishment creates extra depth in the vibrant colorwork sections.

Designer Sarah Hoadley
Finished Size 32¼ (36½, 40¼, 44½, 48¼, 52½)" bust circumference, buttoned, including 1" front bands. Cardigan shown measures 36½", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Reynolds Lite-Lopi (100% wool; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #1409 red (MC), 5 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9) balls; #0426 gold heather, #1404 turquoise, and #0058 grey, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s) each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• six ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Wave and Dimple Kimono

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:06:36 GMT

This intermediate cardigan vest features vertical Fair Isle panels, a big collar, side-to-side construction, some intarsia elements, and a chunky gauge. The colorwork is worked in rows.

Designer Sharon Shoji
Finished Size 47½ (53½, 60)" bust circumference, to fit sizes 33–42 (39–48, 46–55)". Sweater shown measures 47½", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Trendsetter Yarns Merino VIII (100% superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #7440 dark teal, 17 (19, 23) balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29–36" circular (cir), depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• coil-less safety pins;
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in patt.

Algonquin Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:45:54 GMT

Intermediate colorwork socks that can be knit for a woman or a child.

Designer Gayle Bunn
Finished Size About 7½ (9)" foot circumference and 7¾ (9¼)" foot length. To fit a child (woman).
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): 1 ball each of 8 colors. Child’s version shown in #N04 blue knight (navy; MC), #N80 mountain purple (A), #N30 Nordic blue (medium blue), #109 spring green, #N17 French clay (orange), #N46 red fox, #308 sunburst gold, and #200 Bordeaux (burgundy). Adult version shown in #N46 red fox (MC), #308 sunburst gold (A), #N17 French clay (orange), #200 Bordeaux (burgundy), #N30 Nordic blue (medium blue), #N80 mountain purple, #109 spring green, and #N04 blue knight (navy). Note: 1 ball of each color is sufficient to make both pairs of socks shown.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 stitches and 30 rounds = 4" in St st charted patterns, worked in the round.

December Lights Tam

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:10:37 GMT

Womens' intermediate tam worked in traditional Nordic design.

Designer Mary Jane Mucklestone
Finished Size 18" head circumference at brim; 10" diameter at widest point.
Yarn Rauma Finullgarn (100% wool; 180 yd [165 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #446 rose, #456 fuchsia, #424 tomato red, #4705 light marine blue, #430 green, #455 yellow green, #498 bright olive green, #454 chartreuse, 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Nordic Fiber Arts.
Needles Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• 10" diameter foam core disk (or plate).
Gauge 26 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Winter-Wren Stockings

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:37:47 GMT

These toe-up socks are worked in allover Fair Isle stranded colorwork. The knee-high length is accompanied by simple calf shaping—go up in needle size to increase the leg circumference.

Designer Eunny Jang
Finished Size 8¼" foot circumference and 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 6½–8.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% merino; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #1663 chocolate brown (MC), #1401 white (CC1), #1451 oatmeal (CC2), #1748 cappuccino (CC3), #1469 dark gray (CC4), and #1461 burgundy (CC5), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in charted patt on smaller needles.

Tapestry Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:30:58 GMT

These fully lined Fair Isle mittens are worked in the round in an allover two-color tapestry pattern. A smooth merino lining keeps hands extra warm. I-cord cast-ons, charted thumbs, and multiple sizes make this a special pattern.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½ (8¼, 9¾)" inner mitten circumference, 8 (9¼, 10½)" outer mitten circumference, and 9½ (10½, 11)" long. Mittens shown in smallest size.
Yarn Classic Elite Fresco (60% wool, 30% baby alpaca, 10% angora; 164 yd [150 m]/50 g): #5328 rum raisin (MC) and #5303 cinder (CC), 1 skein each. Classic Elite Classic One Fifty (100% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #7234 berry, 2 skeins (for inner mitten).
Needles Small outer mitten—size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Medium outer mitten—size 2½ (3 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Large outer mitten—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Inner mitten, all sizes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge Small mitten: 39 sts and 40 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Medium mitten: 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Large mitten: 30 sts and 34 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on smaller needles. Inner mitten: 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Little Majolica Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:10:44 GMT

An intermediate child's sweater that uses all over colorwork to create a motif.

Designer Kristin Nicholas
Finished Size 27 (31, 35½)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 31", modeled on a five-year-old.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% kid mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #NHJ2250 French pumpkin (A), 1 ball all sizes; #NHJ1220 gold (B), 1 (1, 2) ball(s); #NHJ1590 bright teal (C), 1 (1, 2) ball(s); #NHJ5185 spring green (D), 3 (4, 5) balls; #NHJ2230 rock henna (E), 3 (4, 5) balls. (Note: French pumpkin and gold have been discontinued; distributor suggests #NHJ0121 persimmon and #NHJ1054 sunflower as substitutes.) Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 6 (4 mm): double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• removable markers;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 20 rows = 4" in two-color stranded St st on largest needles.

A Family of Hats

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:06:00 GMT

A set of three Fair Isle hats, each offered in children's and adults' sizes. The snowflake motif is worked in stranded colorwork in three colors. Try an earflap hat, basic stocking cap, or slouchy tam.

Designer Catherine Shields
Finished Size Each hat comes in two sizes: child and adult. Basic beanie (brown hat): 18 (21)" head circumference, shown in size 21". Slouchy tam: 21 (27)" circumference at widest point, 14 (18)" brim circumference, shown in size 27". Earflap hat: 18 (21)" head circumference, shown in size 18".
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/50 g): sarsaparilla (brown), coqui (tan), and blue crown. To make all 3 hats as shown, you’ll need 2 skeins of each color. To make 1 hat, you’ll need 1 skein of each color. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Plain stockinette—size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Colorwork—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• stitch holders.
Gauge 32 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on middle-size needles; 32 sts and 35 rows = 4" in colorwork patt on largest needles.