Patterns : Interweave Knits, Women, Interweave Knits Winter 2006

Wine and Roses Mitts

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:04:35 GMT

Designer Jolene Treace
Finished size 7" hand circumference. To fit a woman's hand.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 2-ply (100% cashmere; 400 yd [366 m]/55 g): #039 slate, 1 skein.
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);
• smooth waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st.

Venezia Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:03:03 GMT

DesignerEunny Jang
Finished Size 32½ (34½, 36, 37¾, 39¾, 41¾, 46)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½".
Yarn Jamieson's 2-ply Spindrift (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #429 old gold, 3 (3, 3, 3, 4, 4,5) balls; #292 pine forest; #258 peacock, #821 rosemary, and #815 ivy, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) balls each; #144 turf, 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) ball(s) and #114 mooskit/white, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4, 4) balls each; #183 sand, 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3) ball(s). Yarn distributed by Simply Shetland.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 29" and 32" cir. Size 2½ (3mm): 16" and 32" cir, and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders (flexible style or lengths of yarn recommended);
• tapestry needle;
• several yds of smooth waste yarn for provisional cast-on;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and thread for securing steeks (optional; see Notes).
Gauge 31 sts and 33½ rounds = 4" in both solid-color St st on middle-size needle and color-work patt from charts on largest needle.

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.

Rambling Rose Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:26:55 GMT

Designer Laura Zukaite
Finished size 30 (43)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measuerse 30".
Yarn Koigu Kersti Merino Crepe (100% merino; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #1170 rose (MC, light), 5 (6) skeins; #1120 raspberry (CC, dark) 6 (9) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• seven ¾" buttons (shown: #SPN10628 from One World Button Supply, www.oneworldbuttons.com).
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in rev St st (purl on RS rows, knit on WS rows); one rep of scallop rib patt (st count of rep varies from 16 to 24 sts) measures about 3¾" at widest point after blocking; entire leaf panel from chart (st count varies from 36 to 44 sts) measures about 9" wide after blocking; section from leaf panel chart for sleeves (st count varies from 5 to 9 sts) measures 1 ¾" wide after blocking.

Provincial Waistcoat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:24:29 GMT

Designer Mari Lynn Patrick
Finished size 30 (35, 40½, 46, 51)" bust circumference, closed. Vest shown measures 30".
Yarn Karabella Super Yak (50% yak, 50% merino; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g): #10401 light purple, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• three 1" buttons;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in body patt.

Pewter Coat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:22:50 GMT

Designer Shirley Paden
Finished size 40 (50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 40".
Yarn Classic Elite Charmed (85% cashmere, 15% mohair; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g): #76723 heathered grey, 14 (17) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm), 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauges.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook;
• one 1" button;
• one ½" backing button;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 36 rows = 6" on size 8 needles in twisted rib patt. One repeat of charted pattern (32 sts and 44 rows) = 5½" wide and 7" long on size 9 needles, 5" wide and 6¾" long on size 8 needles, 4¾" wide and 6½" long on size 7 needles, and 4½" wide and 6¼" long on size 6 needles.

Nantucket Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:08:10 GMT

Designer Norah Gaughan
Finished sizes 34 (36, 41½, 46½, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36".
Yarn Berroco Pure Merino (100% merino; 92 yd [84 m]/50 g): #8532 cinnamon stick, 12 (12, 14, 16, 18) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• markers;
• cable needle (cn);
• size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle;
• five ¾" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in charted patt.

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.

Cardigan For Arwen

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:40:53 GMT

Designer Kate Gilbert
Finished Size 33½ (37¾, 41, 45¾, 49, 53¼)" bust circumference, closed, with fronts overlapped the width of the cable panel. Sweater shown measures 37¾".
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #202 light blue, 13 (14, 14, 15, 16, 17) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle;
• tapestry needle;
• stitch holders;
• markers (m).
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger straight needles; 24 sts on either cable chart measure 2¾" wide on larger straight needles.

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.