Patterns : Interweave Knits, Intermediate, Stranded Colorwork

Henning Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:12:52 GMT

Designer Megan Goodacre
Finished Size 52½" circumference and 9" tall.
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Zara (100% merino superwash; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1943 dark olive (A), 2 balls; #1938 light olive (B), 1 ball; #1915 hunter green (C), 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 32" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 30 rnds in patt on larger needle.

Cowl knit in the round with slipped stitch colorwork pattern.

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.

Steeked Earflap Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:30 GMT

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference and 7¾" from brim to crown. To fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23766 avocado (MC), 2 balls; #25068 wonderland heather (blue; CC1), #24272 jalapeno (green; CC2), and #23432 cloud (white; CC3), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Earflap hat worked in stranded colorwork and steeked.

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.

Baby Faroe

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:05:51 GMT

Designer Ashley Rao
Finished Size 19¼ (22)" chest circumference, zipped. Cardigan shown measures 22".
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #880 charcoal (MC), 2 balls; #740 snow (CC1) and #N46 red fox (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Sizes 1 (2.25 mm) and 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 10 (12)" separating zipper; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 35 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Colorwork cardigan for children worked from the top down. This baby jacket is knit in the round and uses steeking.

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.

Snow Bird Stocking

AmyPalmer — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:35:46 GMT

Designer Kristin Spurkland
Finished Size 16" leg and foot circumference, 20¼" from top of cuff to tip of toe.
Yarn MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino (100% merino; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #124 snow (MC) and #140 scarlet (CC1), 2 skeins each; #141 grass (CC2), 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

Swedish-inspired stranded colorwork stocking to hang on the mantle.

Scherenschnitte Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:27:00 GMT

Scherenschnitte Cardigan
Tanis Gray

Knit this classic top-down cardigan for a little one in your life. Partridge-shaped motifs aroudn the bottom band are worked with stranded colorwork.

Finished Size Size 27 (30, 32¾ )" chest circumference, to fit ages 3–4 (5–6, 8–9) years. Cardigan shown measures 27".
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast (MC), 3 (4, 5) skeins; #7516 grape jelly (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; four ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

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.

Chivalry Mitts

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:59:30 GMT

Chivalry Mitts
Alexis Winslow

Fingerless mitts using stranded colorwork for an all-over heart background and customizable initials.

Finished Size Size 6½" hand circumference and 7½" long
Yarn Knit Picks Palette (100% Peruvian highland wool; 231 yd [211 m]/50 g): #24247 raspberry heather (MC), 1 ball; #25095 Caribbean (CC), 1 ball.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.
Gauge 37 sts and 41 rows = 4" in stranded St st colorwork patterns from charts.

Centerpane Table Mat

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:20:44 GMT

Centerpane Table Mat
Jocelyn J. Tunney

Festive circular centerpiece with holiday-inspried stranded colorwork and a picot bind-off.

Finished Size About 22" in diameter
Yarn O-Wool Classic 2-ply (100% certified organic merino; 198 yd [181 m]/50 g): #7101 grain (tan; A), #4303 evergreen (B), #5201 mulberry (C), #1000 natural (D), and #8101 chocolate (E), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in charted 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.