Patterns : Interweave Knits, Women, Easy

Tweed Beret

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:56:55 GMT

Designer Kristen Tendyke
Finished size 19 (22½)" head circumference. Beret shown measures 19".
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #840 red, 1 (2) skein(s).
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in 1 x 1 rib, slightly stretched.

Touch Me Tunic

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:53:15 GMT

Designer Katy Ryan
Finished size 30 (34, 38, 42, 46½, 50½)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 34".
Yarn Muench Touch Me (72% rayon microfiber, 28% wool; 61 yd [56 m]/50 g): #3603 dark teal, 6 (7, 8, 9, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm), 9 (5.5 mm), 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• removable marker or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 19½ sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on smallest needles.

Thrummed Mittens

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:51:35 GMT

Designer Jennifer L. Appleby
Finished size 8½" hand circumference and 6½ (8)" long from base of palm to fingertips. Size small shown in loden (green) and size medium shown in garnet (red). To fit a child's (woman's) hand.
Yarn Harrisville Designs New England Highland (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g): (MC), 1 skein. Size small shown in #15 loden (MC); size medium shown in #36 garnet (MC). Harrisville Fleece for Spinning & Felting (100% caded, dyed merino): ¼ oz (7 g) of each color as foll: Child's: #23 magenta (TC1), #07 tundra (TC2), #04 gold (TC3), and #26 wedgewood (TC4). Woman's: #65 poppy (TC1), #34 aster (TC2) #12 seagreen (TC3), and #04 gold (TC4).
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• smooth waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts adn 28 rnds = 4" in thrum patt in the rnd on larger needles.

Jawbreaker Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:03:27 GMT

Designer Kendra Cray
Finished size 34 (37½, 42½, 46, 50, 53½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37½".
Yarn Colinette Prism (70% wool, 30% cotton; 125 yd [114 m]/100 g): #71 fire, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Unique Kolours.
Needles Body, sleeves, and collar-size 10½ (6.5 mm). Ribbing-size 11 (8 m). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• One ⅞" button;
• tapestry needle;
• sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 13 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles.

Equestrian Blazer

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:24:12 GMT

Designer Kate Gilbert
Finished size 32½ (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 36".
Yarn Rowan Scottish Aran Tweed (100% wool; 186 yd [170 m]/100g): #013 claret 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight, 32" circular (cir), and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Larger sizes may require a second cir nedle to accomodate all the edgint sts. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• one 1" button.
Gauge 19 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.

Cowgirl Slipper Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:06:14 GMT

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 4-ply Artisan Worsted Weight (100% buffalo; 120 yd [109 m]/50 g): 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.

Corded Yoke Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:03:36 GMT

Designer Annie Modesitt
Finished size 30½ (35¼, 38½, 41½, 48, 52¾)" bust circumference. Top shown measuers 35¼".
Yarn Artyarns Silk Rhapsody (70% mohair, 30% silk; 260 yd [238 m]/100 g): #234 sea green, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves-size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Edgings-size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holder;
• smooth, contrasting waste yearn for provisional cast on;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• 3 yd of elastic cord (available from bead or craft shops);
• 6 removable markers or safety pins.
Gauge 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib on larger needles, and with ribbing stretched so the p2 columns appear only slightly narrower than the k2 columns.

Cable and Bobble Headband

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:36:23 GMT

Designer Carrie Bostick Hoge
Finished size 3¾" wide and 18" long, excluding I-cord ties.
Yarn Caron Felt-It (100% wool; 93 yd [85 m]/50 g): #002 neon, 1 skein.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• pom-pom maker (optional);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts = 3¾" and 22 rows = 4" in cable patt (chart Rows 22-31).

Cabernet Ribs

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:34:31 GMT

Designer Liz Nields
Finished size 34 (38½, 41½, 46, 50, 54½)" bust circumference, slightly stretched. Sweater shown measures 34".
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Zara (100% merino; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): #1493 red (A), 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) balls. Filatura Di Crosa Baby Kid Extra (80% kid mohair, 20% nylon; 268 yd [245 m]/25 g): #479 red (B), 4 (4, 4, 5, 6, 6) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size F/5 (3.75 m) crochet hook;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in k1, p1 rib with A and B held tog, slightly stretched; 26 sts and 26 rows = 4" in k1, p1 rib with A and B held tog, unstretched. 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter st with B.

Belle Cardigan

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:37:08 GMT

Designer Wenlan Chia
Yarn Twinkle Soft Chunky (100% wool; 83 yd [76 m]/200 g): #08 white, 4 (5, 5, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite.

Elfin Hat and Scarf Set

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:21:31 GMT

Designer Cathy Carron
Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Camelino (90% merino, 10% camel; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #256 lipstick (red). Hat: 3 skeins. Scarf: 3 skeins.

Nomad Hat and Scarf

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 19:49:48 GMT

Designer Kat Coyle
Yarn Misti Alpaca Chunky (100% baby alpaca; 108 yd [98 m]/100 g): #M707 copper melange, 3 skeins.

Minimalist Cardigan

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:50:07 GMT

Designer Ruthie Nussbaum
Yarn Lily Chin Signature Collection Park Avenue (60% merino, 40% alpaca; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #27 maroon, 8 (9, 10, 12, 13, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.

Montego Bay Scarf

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 19:25:01 GMT

Designer Amy R. Singer
Yarn Handmaiden Sea Silk (70% silk, 30% Seacell; 440 yd [400 m]/100 g): periwinkle, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Fleece Artist.

1824 Blouson

Rebecca — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:43:36 GMT

Designer Mari Lynn Patrick
Yarn Mission Falls 1824 Cotton (100% cotton; 84 yd [77 m]/50 g): #400 fog (light green), 12 (13, 15, 17, 18) balls. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in rev St st.