Patterns : Interweave Knits, Pullover, Interweave Knits Summer 2010

Beach House Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:38:28 GMT

A woman's menswear-inspired pullover features allover cables, a shawl collar, saddle shoulders, and set-in sleeves. The sweater is worked in pieces and seamed.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 38½ (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 38½", modeled with 4" positive ease.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g): #CFW.1265 new fern, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): straight. Ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight and 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; stitch holder; cable needle (cn).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 25 sts and 24 rows = 4" in staghorn cable patt on larger needles.

Daisy-Stitch Tunic

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:29:16 GMT

A tank is worked in two pieces and seamed. A cluster stitch pattern adorns side slits and the Mandarin-style neck placket and collar. This tunic features waist shaping.

Designer Jean Suzuki
Finished Size 33 (36, 38½ , 41½ , 44, 48)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Karabella Zodiac (100% cotton; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #418 light blue, 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Collar and edgings—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); removable markers; tapestry needle; one clasp.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Thoroughbred Stripe Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:01:15 GMT

An easy men's pullover with V-neck, drop shoulders, and stripes. The front and back are worked in pieces and seam. A worsted-weight cotton makes an easy-to-wear men's sweater.

Designer Kenny Chua
Finished Size 36½ (38½ , 42½ , 45½ , 47½ , 50½ )" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 42½ ".
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/ 100 g): #624 indigo (MC), 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins; #605 cumin (CC), 1 skein for all sizes.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing and neckband—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; small stitch holder or safety pin; marker (m).
Gauge 16 sts and 22½ rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Gamine Tank

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:58:15 GMT

An easy knitted tank top is worked in the round from the top down. A dramatic collar and body-clinging rib make this simple project striking.

Designer Cathy Carron
Finished Size 19½ (21, 22¼ , 23, 24½ )" bust circumference; to fit 38 (40, 42, 44, 46)" actual bust. Sweater shown measures 19½ " modeled on a 33" bust.
Yarn Plymouth Covington (100% cotton; 184 yd [168 m]/100 g): #8080 sage green, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) balls.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in k2, p2 rib, relaxed.

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.

Persephone Shell

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:48:30 GMT

A fun summer top is worked in two yarns and features customized bust shaping in the draped bodice. Short-rows shapes the body.

Designer Lien Ngo
Finished Size 27¾ (30½, 33½, 36¼, 39¾, 42½, 45½)" underbust circumference (see Notes). Top shown measures 30½ " underbust with draped bust for A-cup bra size.
Yarn Rowan Wool Cotton (50% merino, 50% cotton; 123 yd [112 m]/50 g): #908 inky (black; MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Rowan Bamboo Soft (100% bamboo viscose; 112 yd [102 m]/50 g): #118 mystic (turquoise; CC), 2 (2, 2–3, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins, depending on cup size.
Yarns distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Body and draped bust—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16–24" circular (cir), depending on size. Hem—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16–24" cir, depending on size. I-cord—size 4 (3.5 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge Gauge 22 sts and 35 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; 26 sts and 39 rows = 4" in St st with CC on larger needle.