Patterns : Interweave Knits, Raglan, Interweave Knits Weekend 2009

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.

Grace Cowlneck

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:36:24 GMT

Woman’s easy top-down raglan pullover with cowl neck, A-line shape, and flared sleeves and hem. Worked in the round in a mohair lace weight on large needles, the fabric is sheer and light. Sized to include plus sizes.

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite La Gran (76½% mohair, 17½% wool, 6% nylon; 90 yd [82 m]/42 g): #63525 baroque rose, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 10 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st.

Gooseberry Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:11:30 GMT

Easy top-down raglan cardigan worked in a DK-weight merino/alpaca/silk yarn. The classic styling of this jacket is owed to the wide fold back collar, deep raglan shaping, and casual fit. Neat buttonholes and finishing make for a timeless sweater.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43¾, 48, 51¾)" bust circumference, buttoned.
Yarn Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd [114 m]/50 g): summer plum, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 16" circulars (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" and 16" cirs. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• eight 1" buttons;
• sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Sailor's Rib Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:53:08 GMT

An easy top-down raglan pullover for children. This tunic-length sweater features sailor's rib at the vented hem line and cuff edges. Sized to fit ages 2 to 12 years. Sweater is worked in the round in one piece.

Designer Wendy Bernard
Finished Size 22 (25, 26½, 28½, 30¼, 33)" chest circumference; to fit ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years. Tunic shown measures 26½", modeled on 5-year-old.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [193 m]/114 g): harvest, 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 20" or longer circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (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 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 23 rows = 4" in sailor’s rib patt.