Patterns : Interweave Knits, Lace Knitting, Interweave Knits Accessories

The Point About Cuffs

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:06:59 GMT

Easy lace cuffs that drape over the hand like fingerless mittens.

Designer Vicki Square
Finished Size About 6" wrist circumference and 8" long. Ribbing at wrist will stretch to about 8" circumference.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Baby Kid Extra (80% mohair kid, 20% nylon; 268 yd [245 m]/25 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #310 off white, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in lace patt worked in the rnd.

Wishbone Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:40 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with classic wishbone lace pattern.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Leg, 8" to top of heel flap; foot, 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe, 7¾" in circumference; woman’s medium.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% merino wool yarn; 185 yards [169 m]/50 g skein; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #50 Sage, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 2" in St st.

Bells & Whistles Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:51:35 GMT

Womens' intermediate sock pattern with a cheveron lace pattern on the leg.

Designer Mona Schmidt
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit a woman’s U.S. shoe size 9.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [178 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #98 lavender, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd.

Cowgirl Slipper Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:57 GMT

Womens' easy slipper socks with a delicate but simple lace repeat on the cuff.

Designer Ann Budd
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 8¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit a woman’s size medium.
Yarn Buffalo Gold #6 (100% buffalo; 120 yd [109 m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): natural brown, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 16 rows = 2" in St st worked in the rnd.

Molly's Headband

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:20:19 GMT

Easy headband with a simple lace repeat.

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size 3½" wide and 15" long, not including I-cord ties.
Yarn Frog Tree Yarns Alpaca Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #96 light blue, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by T&C Imports.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn).
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge About 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st. Exact gauge is not critical for this project.

Peek-A-Boo Cloche

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:16:02 GMT

Womens' intermediate hat with a lining that's knit first and then overlapped by the lace design. Simple lace charts create a stunning peek-a-boo pattern in contrasting colors.

Designer Mona Schmidt
Finished Size About 19½" head circumference and 8¼" tall, after blocking. Will stretch to fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Reynolds Soft Sea Wool (100% wool; 162 yd [148 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #853 orange (MC) and #969 red (CC), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Lining and brim—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Lace outer layer—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn and 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 23 rnds = 2" in St st on smaller needles worked in the round, after blocking.

Little Arrowhead Stole

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:03:46 GMT

Intermediate small shawl in an intriguing lace pattern.

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size About 40" wide across top edge and 19" long from the center of the top edge to bottom point, after blocking.
Yarn Halcyon Yarn Gemstone Silk 2/5 (100% silk; 260 yd [238 m]/100 g; DK #3 Light): #116, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• sharp-point sewing needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 21 rows = 4" in charted lace pattern, after blocking.

Lace Poncho

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:56:31 GMT

Women's intermediate lace poncho.

Designer Susan Sternlieb
Finished Size Rectangle measures about 16" wide (average) and 50" long, before sewing; edges of piece will be wavy.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% extra fine merino, 15% baby camel, 128 yd [117 m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #5736 java, 4 balls.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• pins.
Gauge 16 sts = 4" wide, and 32 rows (1 patt rep) = 5½" high worked in Ostrich Plumes chart, after blocking.

Summer Shawlette

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:55:17 GMT

Intermediate shawlette with simple lace repeats.

Designer Sandi Wiseheart
Finished Size 60" around lower edge and 15½" long from back of neck to lower edge, after blocking.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4-Ply (100% cashmere; 155 yd (141 m)/55 g; DK #3 Light): lupine (periwinkle), 2 skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• smooth waste yarn;
• markers (m);
• removable markers or safety pins;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st, after blocking.

Orenburg Lace Triangle

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:52:27 GMT

Advanced lace triangular shawl with a unique construction. Knit from the bottom border up and uses a special grafting technique.

Designer Galina Khmeleva
Finished Size About 42" along each short side and 57" along the long side, blocked.
Yarn Regia Silk 4-ply (55% wool, 25% nylon, 20% silk; 218 yd [199 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine); #00002 natural meliert, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• stitch holder;
• T-pins;
• about 4 yd (4 m) thick nylon cord for blocking.
Gauge 24 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st, blocked.

Russian Lace Scarf

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:50:04 GMT

Experienced lace scarf inspired by traditional Russian scarves. A soft silk-blend yarn works up nicely.

Designers Dixie Falls and Jane Fournier
Finished Size 66" long and 12" wide. Make it longer or shorter by increasing or decreasing the number of snowflake motifs.
Yarn JaggerSpun Zephyr Wool-Silk 2/18 (630 yd [576 m]/2 oz; DK #3 Light); light gray, 1 skein. Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm).
Notions
• Stitch markers (m), one each of two different colors;
• stitch holder;
• tapestry needle;
• rustproof pins.