Patterns : Interweave Knits, #2 - Fine

Tatiana's Sweater

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:17:56 GMT

This figure flattering lace and cable sweater uses smaller needles at the waist for hourglass shaping. Worked in the round to the armholes.

Designer: Raye Schwartz
Finished Size: 40 (50)" bust circumference, lightly blocked. Pullover shown measures 40", modeled with about 7" of ease.
Yarn: Valley Yarn Valley Superwash (100% extra fine merino; 97 yd [89 m]/50 g): #913 mauve, 18 (22) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS. See note below.
Needles: Sizes 2 (2.75 mm), 3 (3.25 mm), and 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 2 (2.75 mm): Set of double-pointed needles (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn.
Gauge: 24 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in Cable and Lace chart on size 4 needle, lightly blocked; 26 sts and 40 rnds = 4" on size 3 needle.

Clarification, A note from the designer:

The yarn used for this sweater is classified as Worsted weight; the ball band recommends size 8 (5 mm) needles to get a gauge of 4.5 sts per inch. It has great loft and “behaves” nicely as a DK weight!

Nitid Cowl

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:19:05 GMT

A great accessory for winter, this cowl is both simple and challenging. The tubular cast-on and tubular sewn bind-off provide practice to expand your knitting skills, and the faux-cable gives you that classic cable look without a cable needle.

Designer Sarah Fama
Finished Size 17¾ (19¾)" circumference and 8 (9¼)" tall.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu (60% merino, 40% bamboo; 620 yd [566 m]/226 g): KO-Going For Gold, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 20" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller: 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 26 rows = 4" in faux cable st, washed and blocked.

Allegoro Table Runner

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:56:11 GMT

A decorative table runner worked in a cotton-linen blend yarn, this lace piece makes an impact. Each half is worked separately from lace charts, then grafted together in the middle when the knitting is finished.

Designer Susan Mills
Finished Size 13" wide and 68" long, after blocking.
Yarn Classic Elite Allegoro (70% organic cotton, 30% linen; 152 yd [139 m]/50 g): #5616 parchment, 4 balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsStitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st, blocked.

Aemelia Book Cover

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:27:09 GMT

Knit yourself a beautiful cabled book cover to protect the exteriors of your favorite books.

Designer Franklin Habit
Finished Size 15" wide and 7¾" tall before sewing; to fit a standard American mass-market paperback (4¼" wide and 6¾" tall) with a spine up to 1" (about 350 pages) deep.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #5879 ultramarine, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 1 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st.

Corrected chart has been posted on December 9, 2010. Download here.

Bookman Blanket

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:16:51 GMT

A knitted afghan is worked in entrelac with the alphabet knitted in texture on the blocks. The pattern comes in two sizes. Makes a great gift for baby.

Designer Megan Bayonet
Finished Size 28 (40)" wide and 30 (42)" long. Blanket shown in larger size.
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #028 pistachio, 6 (12) balls. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable marker; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.

Pinwheel Beret

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:49:35 GMT

Get a sneak peek at Anne Berk’s method for knitting intarsia in the round with this colorful hat pattern.

Designer Ann Berk
Finished Size 20½" circumference at brim and 28¾" circumference at widest point.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #527 chartreuse (A), #538 hibiscus (B), #535 bluejay (C), and #537 buttercup (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st.

Slanted Peerie Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:38:16 GMT

These cute and colorful mittens are worked in the round from a Latvian braid edge. Two-color stranded colorwork is easy to work in the traditional motifs, and duplicate stitch accents added after finishing create another layer of fun color.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 7½" hand circumference and 10½" long.
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Sport Weight (100% wool; 184 yd [168 m]/50 g): #144 limestone (MC), #730 natural (CC1), and #N46 red fox (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in patt.

Tree Line Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 21:24:44 GMT

Child's cardigan with intarsia colorwork edging.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 25 (27¼, 29¾)" chest circumference, to fit a 2–3 (4–6, 6–8) year-old. Cardigan shown measures 27¼".
Yarn Louet Gems Sport (100% merino; 225 yd [206 m]/100 g): #17 shamrock (MC), 2 (2, 3) balls; #55 willow (CC1) and #39 fern (CC2), 1 ball each.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing— size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; seven ½" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Chesapeake Pullover

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:46:35 GMT

Men’s pullover with set-in sleeves and shawl collar.

Designer Kathy Zimmerman
Finished Size 40 (44, 49, 54)" chest circumference, after blocking. Pullover shown measures 44".
Yarn Brown Sheep Cotton Fleece (80% cotton, 20% merino; 215 yd [197 m]/ 100 g): #CW365 peridot, 7 (8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm). Neckband—sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cotton waste yarn for CO; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; one 1" toggle button; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in textured rib st on larger needles, after blocking; 20 sts and 31 rows = 4" in sand st on larger needles, after blocking.

Amelia Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 21:43:45 GMT

A child's knitted cardigan features lace, one piece construction, and raglan shaping. Sized for older children.

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Finished Size 23¼ (26, 28, 31, 33¼)" chest circumference, buttoned. Garment intended to be worn with 2–3" positive ease. Cardigan shown measures 26", modeled on an eight-year-old.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic Lite (100% mercerized cotton; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #4932 amethyst, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) buttons, ½" diameter.
Gauge 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on middle-size needle; 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" in woven cable st on largest needle; 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in twisted rib on smallest needle, blocked and slightly stretched.

Update 2/15/2011 - there is a correction to the chart. Please download the corrected file here.

Elementary Vest

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:49:23 GMT

Smart and sassy colorwork vest worked in two colors, with a third color added after knitting in the running stitch embellishment. Knit in the round to the placket, this pullover vest is a must-have staple to any wardrobe.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 32½ (36, 39¾, 43¼, 46¾, 50½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 32½", modeled with 1½" negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [177 m]/50 g): #016 burgundy (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; #057 pink heather (B), 2 balls; #098 purple heather (C), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Armholes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or 16" cir needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; three ⅝" buttons (optional).
Gauge 27 sts and 29 rows = 4" in plaid patt in the rnd on larger needles.

George Street Pullover and Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:41:28 GMT

Sweater and matching cowl with an eyelet lace that resembles the striping effect of plaid. The pullover is knit in the round to the armholes, and the shoulders are shaped with short-rows.

Designer Amy Christoffers
Finished Size 28¾ (32, 35¼, 38½, 41½, 44¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32", modeled with about 2" negative ease. Cowl: 19¼" circumference and 11¼" high.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Melange (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #806 salsa (orange), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins for sweater, 2 skeins for cowl.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir), 16" cir, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Hem— size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir, 16" cir, and set of dpn. Cowl—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir. Hem—size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO (cowl only).
Gauge 20 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in patt on larger needle, gently blocked.

Lace Saddle Tee

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:26:26 GMT

A short-sleeved pullover is worked in pieces, then the sleeves and saddle shoulders are worked seamlessly between front and back. Yarnover short-rows shape the shoulders.

Designer Lisa S. Rowe
Finished Size 33½ (37, 41, 45, 50½ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33½ ", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Universal Yarn Summer Linen (50% linen, 50% cotton; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g): #5212 taupe, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Counterpane Blouse

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:13:38 GMT

A knitted tank is worked with front and back panels—the back panels features a counterpane lace panel; the front is a block of garter stitch. Straps and lace skirt make a girly summer top that's fun to knit.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Blouse shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport (100% linen; 270 yd [245 m]/100 g): #27 crabapple, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
Needles Counterpane panel—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 18 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st and patt from Chevron Lace chart; 17 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4" in garter st with ridges running horizontally; 17 sts and 48 rows = 4" in garter st with ridges running vertically.

Chevron Market Bag

AmyPalmer — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:57:15 GMT

A knitted market bag is worked in the round from the bottom up. The flat gusseted bottom, strap, and exterior sections are worked in a brioche pattern, while a lace pattern is worked in the center of the bag body.

Designer Kristen TenDyke
Finished Size 28" circumference and 15" tall, not including strap.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Creative Focus Cotton (100% mercerized cotton; 93 yd [84 m]/50 g): #24 ivory, 7 balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.