Patterns : Interweave Knits, Women, Set-In Sleeves

Reversible Come and Go Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:15 GMT

Woman's sweater can be worn as a cardigan, or pullover with buttons down the back. Cables, texture patterns, a sophisticated tweed yarn, set-in sleeves, seaming, a narrow waist band, and refined shaping make for an engaging knit and classic fit.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 36½ (40, 44, 47½, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with plenty of positive ease, as a front-buttoning cardigan.
Yarn Classic Elite Portland Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #5077 folkestone, 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle;
• four 1" and two ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in simple texture patt on larger needles; 23 sts and 23 rows = 4" in trinity patt on larger needles; 17 sts of cable panel = 2¼" wide.

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.

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.

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.

Blue Skies Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:31:41 GMT

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Finished size 33¾ (38, 42, 45¼, 49½, 52¾)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 38".
YarnBrown Sheep Lamb's Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M08 wild oak (MC), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins; #M175 bronze patina (medium brown) and #M89 (roasted coffee (dark brown), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s) each; #M113 oregano (dark green), #M191 kiwi (light green), #M07 sable (grayish-brown), #M51 winter blue, #M11 white frost, 1 skein each.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" and 16" circulars (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• stitch holders;
• markers (m; 2 in a contrasting color for sleeve cap shaping);
• five 1¼" buttons;
• tapestry wool in matching color for attaching buttons;
• contrasting waste yarn;
• sewing machine or sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread for sewing steeks.
Gauge 19½ sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st in the rnd on larger needles.

Barcelona Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:43:52 GMT

Woman's experienced cardigan in moss stitch with cut-away fronts, large asymmetrical collar, and asymmetrical front overlap. The fronts close with hidden snaps. Set-in sleeves, shoulder shaping, and waist shaping create a tailored fit.

Designer Katya Wilsher
Finished Size 32½ (37, 40½, 45, 48½, 53, 56½)" bust circumference, closed. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with 3" positive ease.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Donegal Luxury Tweed (85% wool, 15% angora; 97 yd [87 m]/50 g): #08 green, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Body, sleeves, and collar—size 8 (5 mm): 24" and 40" circular needles (cir). Trim—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• removable markers or waste yarn;
• smooth, contrasting waste yarn for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle;
• six ⅝" snaps;
• sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in moss st on larger needles.

Mirepoix Bodice

Rebecca — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:22:30 GMT

Designer Mary Jane Mucklestone
Yarn Louet Gems Sport Weight (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #39 fern green (MC, medium green), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) skeins; #55 willow (light green), #02 ginger (brown), #35 mustard (gold), #51 pink panther (pink), #47 terra cotta, #26 crabapple (red), 1 skein each.

Luna Dress

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:45:17 GMT

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Yarn Black Forest Naturwolle (100% wool; 110 yd [101 m]/100 g): #T1-10 green marl, 9 (11, 12, 14, 16) skeins. Yarn distributed by Muench Yarns.

Cinnabar Pullover

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:07:32 GMT

Designer Kate Gilbert
Yarn Karabella Margrite (80% extrafine merino, 20% cashmere; 154 yd [141 m]/50 g): #13 dark red, 7 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13) balls.

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.

Tilted Duster

Rebecca — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:06:14 GMT

Designer Norah Gaughan
Yarn Berroco Peruvia (100% wool; 174 yd [159 m]/100 g): #7140 purpura (purple), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) balls.

Hedgerow Coat

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:15:44 GMT

Designer Deborah Newton
Yarn Vermont Organic Fiber O-Wool Classic (100% certified organic wool; 198 yd [181 m]/100 g): #4400 sumac (red), 10 (10, 12, 13) skeins.