Patterns : Interweave Knits, Raglan, Seamless knitting

Drop Stitch Pullover

Sharon Zientara — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:01:24 GMT

This fashion-forward open-work pullover is worked seamlessly in the round. The lace effect is created using dropped stitches.

Designer: Cathy Carron
Finished Size: 36 (40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36".
Yarn: Classic Elite Verde Collection Solstice (70% organic cotton, 30% wool; 100 yd [ m]/ g): #2335 color, 5 (5, 5, 6) skeins.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 22", 29" and 16" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Mona's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:05:22 GMT

Top-down raglan cardigan worked in bulky yarn, with handmade crochet buttons. This sweater is worked in a combination of a simple ridge stitch pattern and stockinette.

Designer Mags Kandis
Finished Size 35¼ (38¾, 42, 45½, 48¾, 52¼)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapping and buttoned. Jacket shown measures 38¾ ", modeled with several inches positive ease.
Yarn Loop-d-Loop by Teva Durham Granite (95% merino, 5% nylon; 55 yd [50 m]/50 g): #003 ash, 11 (12, 13, 13, 14, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 13 (9 mm): 29" and two 16" circulars (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;
• three 18 mm snaps;
• sewing needle;
• matching thread;
• three 2" buttons (if you choose not to crochet buttons).
Gauge 9½ sts and 17 rows = 4" in ridge patt; 9½ sts and 13 rows = 4" in St st.

Audrey's Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:36:11 GMT

A top-down raglan cardigan with ribbon closure and allover Swiss dot pattern, worked in laceweight mohair. This sweater is worked in one piece starting with the ribbon casing—the fronts are worked outwards from the casing, while the sleeves and back are worked top-down from the middle section of the casing.

Designer Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 31 (35, 39, 43, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Trendsetter Super Kid Seta (70% super kid mohair, 30% seta silk; 230 yd [212 m]/25 g): #1006 blush, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): two 32" circulars (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• smooth waste yarn;
• tapestry needle;
• 3 yd of 1¼ " wide ribbon;
• liquid fray-check solution or clear nail polish.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Swiss dot patt.

Bells of Ireland Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:58 GMT

Intermediate cropped raglan cardigan with cables and bobbles. This short-sleeved sweater is worked in one piece for seamless knitting.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" to 40" cir, depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• three 1⅛" buttons;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 21 sts of flower bobble chart = 4¼".