Patterns : Interweave Knits, #1 - Super Fine

Fleur de Lis and Cearnog Pincushions

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:41:07 GMT

Whip up these endearing pincushions for yourself or another seamstress in your life, and use up some yarn leftovers at the same time! These stranded colorwork pincushions are worked in traditional patterns from charts and make a wonderful gift to knit.

Designer Tammy Eigeman Thompson

FLEUR DE LIS
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high.
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/ 28 g): white (MC) and denim (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one 1" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.

CEARNOG
Finished Size 4" across and 2" high
Yarn Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift Fingering (100% wool; 115 yd [105 m]/25 g): #172 Yell Sound blue (MC), #1190 burnt umber (medium brown), #230 yellow ochre (dark yellow), #375 flax (medium yellow), #179 buttermilk (pale yelow), and #261 paprika (dark reddish-brown), 1 skein each (at least 25 yd of each).
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; 1½ oz wool roving; one ⅞" button with shank.
Gauge 38 sts and 40 rows = 4" in charted patt.

Epieric Mitts

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:08:15 GMT

Colorwork mittens with a slanting stranded colorwork pattern. Corrugated rib at the edges and a decorative colorwork chart along the wrist add visual interest.

Finished Size 7½ (8½, 9½)" hand circumference and 10¼ (10¾, 11¼)" long. Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Elemental Affects Natural Shetland Fingering (100% wool; 118 yd [108 m]/28 g): mioget (off-white; MC) and fawn (light brown; CC1), 2 skeins each; emsket (charcoal gray; CC2), 1 skein.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), or two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 33 rnds = 4" in Body patt.

North Sea Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:57:41 GMT

Colorwork socks with a slanting stranded colorwork pattern. Corrugated rib at the cuffs and a decorative colorwork chart along the leg add visual interest, while a slipped stitch pattern along the sole keeps the knitting interesting.

Designer Chrissy Gardiner
Finished Size 7¾" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit women’s U.S. shoe size 7. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% wool; 185 yd [169 m]/50 g): #30 cream (MC), #96 nutmeg (CC1), and #43 pewter (CC2), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn), two circulars (cir), or one long cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in sole patt; 38 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in charted body patt.

Honey Hunters Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:43:28 GMT

Colorwork socks worked from the toe up with a short-row heel. Use two circulars or the magic-loop method to knit these socks. Charts for each animal are provided, and a honeycomb pattern separates the colorwork sections.

Designer Gryphon Perkins
Finished Size Size 8½ (9½)" foot circumference and 9½ (9¾)" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe size 8 (10). Shown in size 8½". Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn The Sanguine Gryphon Skinny Bugga! (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 450 yd [411 m]/4 oz): autumn tiger beetle (dark green; MC) and orange assassin bug (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): Two 16" circulars (cir) or one 32" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 50 rows = 4" in St st; 30 sts and 70 rows = 4" in mosaic patt; 9½ sts and 8 rows = ¾" in Honeycomb patt.

Calomel Gloves

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:18:54 GMT

Knitted gloves in two sizes with cables on the back of the hand.

Designer Victoria Myers
Finished Size 5¾ (6¼)" hand circumference, relaxed; stretches to about 7½ (8)" hand circumference. To fit women’s small (medium). Gloves shown in both sizes.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/56 g): MC and CC, 1 skein each. Small size shown in river (blue/purple variegated; MC) and powder blue (CC). Medium size shown in intrigue (brown variegated; MC) and solitude (tan; CC).
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 48 sts and 60 rnds = 4" in cable patt, relaxed; 46 sts and 60 rnds = 4" in k1, sl 1 patt.

Conté Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:15:31 GMT

A woman's hoodie pullover is worked as a top-down raglan. The hood is worked in finishing. The colorful pattern is made by working with six colors of sock yarn, held double stranded, with the colors changing in 6-row repeats.

Designer Kristin Spurkland
Finished Size 34¾ (37¼, 39½, 42, 44½, 47¼, 49½, 52¾)" bust circumference. Hoodie shown measures 37¼", modeled with a few inches positive ease.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #S51301 spectrum (blue/green/orange/magenta; MC), 8 (8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 11, 12) skeins; #S220 peony (magenta), #S1797 Chinese red, #S1675 pagoda (brick orange), #S1395 honey (golden brown), and #S7498 seaweed (moss green), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3) skeins each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st with yarn doubled.

Trellis Socks

AmyPalmer — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:17:21 GMT

Socks are worked in different yarn weights and gauges to yield a pair for women or men.

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 7¾ (9½)" foot circumference and 8¾ (10¼)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; foot length is adjustable. To fit women’s (men’s) U.S. shoe size 7½ (12).
Yarn Women’s: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Silkie Socks that Rock (81% superwash merino, 19% silk; 360 yd [329 m]/99 g): Vancouver violet, 1 skein. Note: Sample socks used one whole skein; if you adjust size, you may need a 2nd skein.
Men’s: Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Mediumweight (100% superwash merino; 380 yd [347 m]/155 g): in the navy, 2 skeins.
Needles Women’s: Size 1 (2.25 mm). Men’s: Size 3 (3.25 mm). Both: Spare needle for three-needle BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge. Notions Markers (m); 2 cable needles (cn); tapestry needle.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle; waste yarn.
Gauge Women’s: 17 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st; 21 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in trellis patt. Men’s:14 sts and 20 rnds = 2" in St st; 19 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in trellis patt.

Alpen Socken

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:26:43 GMT

A pretty pair of cabled socks feature twisted stitches, top-down construction, traditional short-row heel, and sizing for average and large feet.

Designer Judy Alexander
Finished Size 8½ (9½ )" foot circumference and 9½ (9¾ )" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe sizes 7½ to 8 (8½ to 9). Foot length is adjustable. Socks shown in smaller size.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (80% superwash wool, 20% nylon; 215 yd [197 m]/57 g): #38ns brick, 2 skeins for both sizes.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; cable needle (cn); spare circular needle (cir) or set of dpn in same size or smaller than main needles for joining hem.
Gauge 16 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in St st; 12 sts of Flower and Double Chain charts measure about 1" wide.

Ruth's Tee

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:24:36 GMT

A top-down raglan pullover is worked in a simple lace pattern with ribbed cap sleeves. The side "seams" are also worked in slimming rib. Worked in the round in one piece for minimal finishing.

Designer Rachel “Ivy” Clarke
Finished Size 22 (24½ , 29½ , 32½ , 38, 40¾ )" bust circumference before blocking; 26 (30, 34, 38, 42, 46)" bust circumference after blocking. Sweater is intended to be worn with zero or negative ease. Sample shown measures 32½ " before blocking, modeled with some negative ease. Sample was not aggressively blocked.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Socks that Rock Lightweight (100% superwash merino; 360 yd [329 m]/127 g): tanzanite, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Ribbing—size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 4 markers (m; 3 in one color and 1 contrasting); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st and star rib mesh, after blocking on larger needles; 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in star rib mesh, before blocking.

Correction: page 50.

There is an extra "sl m" in the instructions for Rnd 4. The 6th line of the instructions on page 50 should read: k1f&b, work in rib to 1 st before, omitting the sl m at the beg of that line, since sl m is already given at the end of line 49.

Wasabi Peas Socks

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:21:53 GMT

These top-down socks feature a texture pattern that shifts and spirals around the leg. The socks are mirror-images of each other. A basic short-row heel with slipped stitch flap, untraditional gusset, and shaped toe with Kitchener graft make these a classic knit.

Designer Amy Palmer
Finished Size 8½" foot circumference and 9¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe, to fit U.S. women’s shoe size 8. Length of foot is adjustable.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Sock (100% superwash merino; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #S7495 wasabi, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1½ (2.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Size 2 (2.75 mm): 40" circular (cir; see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook;
• smooth, contrasting waste yarn for CO;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rnds = 2" in St st on larger needles.

Knit Cuffs with a Cable Twist

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:11:26 GMT

Intermediate fingerless mittens with an all over cable rib pattern. A crocheted edging adds flair.

Designer Deborah Pulliam
Finished Size (unstretched): 5¾" long and 6" in circumference.
Yarn Dale of Norway Baby Ull (100% superwash wool, 191 yd [175 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #2016 yellow, 1 ball.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm).
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• size B/2 crochet hook.
Gauge About 9½ sts = 1" in cable patt.

Layered Turkish Gloves

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:09:18 GMT

Womens' experienced gloves with a Turkish-inspired glove overlay.

Designer Mari Lynn Patrick
Finished Size 7 (7¾)" hand circumference; to fit a woman’s medium (large) hand. Gloves shown measure 7¾".
Yarn Alchemy Yarns Monarch (70% cashmere, 30% silk; 156 yds [143 m]/40 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine). #23E good earth (gray-green), #110M amber (gold), #58M Joshua tree (orange), #56E evergreen (dark green), #52E two rock (light brown), #09M pewter (silver), one ball each.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): straight and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 44 rnds = 4" in St st.

Keep Them Warm Wristlets

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:05:26 GMT

Easy fingerless mitts to keep your wrists warm. With a simple picot bind-off.

Designer Susan Strawn
Finished Size About 10½" long and 4" in circumference, relaxed; will stretch to fit 8" circumference hand.
Yarn Knit Picks Gloss Sock Yarn (70% merino wool, 30% silk yarn; 220 yd [201 m]/ 50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #23872 woodland sage, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in k2, p2 rib, relaxed.

Wishbone Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:52:40 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with classic wishbone lace pattern.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Leg, 8" to top of heel flap; foot, 8¾" from back of heel to tip of toe, 7¾" in circumference; woman’s medium.
Yarn Louet Gems Fingering Weight (100% merino wool yarn; 185 yards [169 m]/50 g skein; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #50 Sage, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 stitches and 24 rounds = 2" in St st.

Traveler's Stockings

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:50:26 GMT

Womens' intermediate socks with intricate cable pattern on upper leg.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size Foot measurement: 7½" around and 9" (23 cm) long. To fit average woman’s foot.
Yarn Koigu Premium Merino (100% wool; 176 yd [161 m]/50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #2340 sage green, 3 skeins. (Also shown in #2171 denim blue and #2128 dark lavender.)
Needles Size 0 (2 mm): set of 5 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the round.