Patterns : Interweave Knits, #3 - Light

Heliotropic Pullover

Sharon Zientara — Wed, 19 Jan 2011 22:14:58 GMT

Rays of sunshine encircle the yoke of this delightfully simple to knit tee.

Designer: Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished Size: 45 1/4 (49 1/4, 54, 59 1/2, 65 3/4)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 45 1/4".
Yarn: Rowan Lenpur Linen (75% Vilenpur viscose, 25% linen; 126 yd [115 m]/50 g): #561 saffron, 7 (7, 9, 10, 11) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles: Ribbing and yoke-size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed needles (dpn). Body-size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 22 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in yoke patt st on smaller needle.

A NOTE ON SIZING FOR THIS PATTERN:
The finished sizes for this pattern seem large at first glance. Though these measurements represent the circumference at the hem of the sweater and throughout the body, the smaller gauge and traveling stitches at the yoke force the fabric at the underarm to gather into a functionally smaller circumference, creating a slight A-line shape.
When choosing a size to make for this pattern, consider that the functional circumference at the underarm will be approximately 37" (41", 46", 51", 58") for the sizes given, and choose a size that will give you a few inches of positive ease.

Wintersweet Scarf

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:05:09 GMT

Correction to the pattern: Page 86-87 Hood Correction: Rep Rows 3 and 4 nineteen more times, then work Row 3 once more—108 sts total.

This beautiful hooded scarf will keep your head and neck warm in the cold winter chill. Worked in a stranded colorwork pattern with seed stitch accents.

Designer Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size 7" wide and 77" long; hood measures 18" wide at widest point and 14" high.
Yarn Lana Gatto Camel Hair (60% merino, 40% camel; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #5403 tan (MC), 5 skeins; #5409 green (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarn.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st; 31 sts and 30 rows = 4" in charted patt.

Shadow Rib Cowls

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:58:28 GMT

A simple ribbing pattern makes a statement in these easy knitted cowls.

Designer Amy Polcyn
Finished Size Long (mohair) version 19" circumference at upper edge, 31¾" circumference at lower edge, and 13½" high; Short (tweed) version: 23¼" circumference at upper edge, 30¾" circumference at lower edge, and 9½" high.
Yarn Long (mohair) version Schulana Mosco (67% rayon, 20% mohair, 13% nylon; 137 yd [125 m]/25 g): #23 wine, 3 balls. Short (tweed) version: Zitron Bottone Tweed (100% merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #1105 raspberry, 2 balls. Yarns distributed by Skacel
Needles Long (mohair) version Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Short (tweed) version: Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge Long (mohair) version 27 sts and 35 rows = 4" in shadow rib; Short (tweed) version: 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in shadow rib.

Millie's Camisole

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:52:50 GMT

A lacey top features a fringed ruffle, incorporated neck shaping, and a dropped-stitch pattern. Back and front are worked in pieces.

Designer Mareike Sattler
Finished Size 35 (37½, 40½, 43, 45½, 48½, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35", modeled with minimal positive ease.
Yarn S. Charles Collezione Solaris (70% rayon, 30% linen; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g): #05 sapphire, 5 (6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.5 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; waste yarn; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook: spare needle in larger size for three-needle BO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 40 rows = 4" in garter st on larger needle; 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in both large and small tier patts on larger needle; 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in large tier patt on smaller needle.

Blooming Stole

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:44:01 GMT

A beautiful lacy stole is the perfect accessory for winter, and makes a great gift for a special someone. This shawl is worked outward from a center panel, with a chart for the middle lace portion. An easy lace edge completes the project.

Designer Mary Keenan
Finished Size 15" wide and 61½" long.
Yarn Malabrigo Silky Merino (50% silk, 50% merino; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #429 Cape Cod gray, 4 skeins.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): set of 5 double-pointed and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 4 markers (m), one in a contrasting color; 24" waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st; 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in side panel patt.

Lady Tea Towel

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:39:28 GMT

A knitted tea towel features easy lace pattern and seed stitch edges.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 16" wide and 24" long.
Yarn The Fibre Company Savannah (50% wool, 20% cotton, 15% linen, 15% viscose from soya; 160 yd [147 m]/50 g): natural, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

Baker Street Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:25:20 GMT

Men's and women's colorwork mittens worked in an allover stranded colorwork houndstooth pattern. An attractive Latvian braid forms the cuff.

Designer Lauren Osborne
Finished Size 8¼ (9)" circumference and 10½ (10¾)" long; to fit women’s (men’s) medium. Salmon mittens shown in smaller size and green mittens shown in larger size.
Yarn Bergere de France Berlaine (100% wool; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): Smaller size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #216.421 vinaigre (salmon; CC), 2 skeins each. Larger size: #219.981 latex (white; MC) and #220.431 serpolet (green; CC), 2 skeins each.
Needles Smaller size—size 3 (3.25 mm): 32" circular (cir) or set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Larger size—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir or set of 4 or 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge Smaller size: 26 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt. Larger size: 24 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt.

Bohus-Inspired Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:19:41 GMT

A simple slipped stitch colorwork repeat evokes thoughts of the Bohus sweaters. This intermediate hat receives an added buckle embellishment.

Designer Mary Keenan
Finished Size 21 (22½)" circumference, to fit a woman (man). Hat shown measures 21".
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% rayon; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #175 cinnamon (MC), 1 (2) ball(s); #167 maritime (CC1) and #157 camel (CC2), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Sizes 2 (2.75 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Buckle with a 1" tall interior opening and a total exterior width of about 1" (optional); tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 26 sts and 46 rows = 4" in stripe patt on smaller needles.

Serene Placemats

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:27:53 GMT

Easy knitted placemats are worked in stripes in a herringbone twill pattern.

Designer Lisa R. Myers
Finished Size Size 19" wide and 15" long, not including fringe.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g): #2246 oyster (MC), 9 skeins; #6034 valencia, #2457 tide, #6173 sunrise, and #9796 mermaid, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 24 sts and 44 rows = 4" in woven transverse herringbone st with yarn doubled.

Derbyshire Tunic

AmyPalmer — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 15:45:52 GMT

A patterned tunic buttons at the sides in a long, loose knit.

Designer Erica Schleuter
Finished Size 33 (36, 40, 44, 47, 50)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 33" bust, modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Rowan Felted Tweed DK (50% merino, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g): #150 rage, 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge; spare needle size 5 (3.75 mm) (circular will work best) for three-needle BO.
Notions Tapestry needle; two ¾" buttons.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st; 25 sts and 27 rows = 4" in scallop patt; 17 sts and 34 rows = 4" basic fagoting patt.

Mariner Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 20:35:18 GMT

A simple dolman pullover sized for babies, kids, and women. Linen stitch, a two-sided button placket, and one-piece construction makes for a quick and classic knit.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 23 (24½, 26½, 29, 31½, 35½, 39, 43, 46½, 50, 54)" chest/bust circumference. Sweaters shown measure 23" and 35". First 5 sizes are designed for children as foll: to fit 6–12 months (12–18 months, 2–4 years, 6–8 years, 10–12 years), and 6 largest sizes are designed for adults.
Yarn Classic Elite Soft Linen (35% linen, 35% wool, 30% alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/50 g): 3 (3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) skeins. Shown in #2250 Inca gold and #2285 Cathay.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; 4 (4, 6, 8, 8, 8, 8, 8, 10, 10, 10) buttons, ½" diameter.
Gauge 23 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 40 rows = 4" in half linen st.

The Proverbial Cap

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:43:29 GMT

Women's twisted stitch cap with cables. This hat is a great sampler project for practicing twisted stitch knitting.

Designer Meg Swansen
Finished Size 20½" head circumference. To fit a child or small adult.
Yarn 1 skein Québécoise wool (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100g): #92 natural, or about 2 ounces of wool.
Needles A pair of 24" circular needles; or a 16" cir and a set of double-pointed needles (dpn) of a size to yield gauge; #4 (3.5 mm) used in pattern.
Gauge 23 sts to 4" blocked, over pattern.

Essential Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:20:05 GMT

An easy knitted cardigan is worked in pieces and seamed. Set-in sleeves and shoulder shaping, along with cropped sleeves and a wide asymmetrical buttonband make for subtle refinement in a simple sweater.

Designer Laura Grutzeck
Finished Size 33 (35, 36¼ , 40¾ , 44, 48¼ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35", modeled with minimal positive ease.
Yarn Naturally Harmony 8 Ply (100% merino; 136 yd [125 m]/50 g): #702 brown, 8 (8, 9, 10, 11, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Trendsetter Yarns.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm). Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 36–40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; tapestry needle; eight ½ " buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Box 96 Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:54:32 GMT

A knitted tank with overlapping fronts, darts for shaping, and a scalloped edging. Crochet edgings finish the garment.

Designer Mari Lynn Patrick
Finished Size 33 (35, 37, 40, 431/2, 461/2)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 33", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Zitron Samoa (100% Pima cotton; 116 yd [106 m]/50 g): #034 teal, 8 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): straight. Hem and armhole edging—size 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Collar—size 5 (3.75 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Florentine Dress

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:28:12 GMT

A knitted dress is worked in pieces, then joined for a seamless yoke. This girl's dress features two-color slip-stitch pattern at yoke and edges.

Designer Carol Wessinger
Finished Size 25½ (27, 28½ , 31½ )" chest circumference and 19 (20, 21, 22½ )" total length, to fit children’s sizes 2 (4, 6, 8). Dress shown measures 28½ " chest, modeled on a 6-year-old.
Yarn Tahki Cotton Classic (100% cotton; 108 yd [99 m]/50 g): #3534 pale yellow (MC), 6 (7, 7, 8) skeins; #3461 light plum (CC), 2 skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 21 sts and 40 rows/rnds = 4" in slip st patt.

CORRECTION:

SLEEVES

With MC, CO 62 (67, 77, 82) sts. Do not join. Work Rows 1 – 3 of Shell Edging—53 (57, 65, 69) sts rem.

Work Rows 1 – 13 of Slip St patt. Cut CC.

Row 14: (RS) Shape underarm: With MC, BO 5 (5, 7, 7) sts, knit across to last 5 (6, 7, 7) sts, BO rem sts—43 (46, 51, 55) sts rem. Place sts on holder.

YOKE

Block Shell edging of front, back, and sleeves as foll: Pin shell edge to flat surface making sure that shells lay flat. Spray with water until thoroughly wet, pressing sts into place. Allow to dry completely. Set up yoke: With RS of all pieces facing, place sts on needle in foll order: 43 (46, 51, 55) sts of left sleeve, 59 (62, 63, 71) sts of front, 43 (46, 51, 55) sts of right sleeve, 59 (62, 63, 71) sts of back—204 (216, 228, 252) sts total. Join MC, ready to work across back; pm for beg of rnd. Shape yoke: Work Dec Rnd 5 (4, 3, 1) (see Stitch Guide) once—192 (204, 216, 240) sts rem.