Patterns : Interweave Knits, #3 - Light, In the Round

Intrepid Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:58:43 GMT

An easy knitted pullover for little boys. This raglan is worked bottom-up in the round with a seamless yoke. A split neck and welted stripes provide interest in an otherwise very simple children’s sweater.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Finished Size 26½ (28½ , 30½ , 32½ , 34½ )" chest circumference, to fit children’s sizes 2 (4, 6, 8, 10). Sweater shown measures 28½ ", modeled on a 4-year-old.
Yarn Alchemy Yarns Temple (100% merino; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #91m copper, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; waste yarn; markers (m).
Gauge 23 sts and 36 rnds = 4" in St st in the rnd.

Corona Camisole

AmyPalmer — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:29:51 GMT

A tunic-length tank is worked in the round from the bottom up. Extra volume is folded into pleats at the bodice, and a section of dropped stitches decorate the neckline. This top is meant to be blousy when worn.

Designer Kristen TenDyke
Finished Size 46¼ (50½, 54½, 58¾, 63, 67¼, 71½ )" bust circumference, to fit 30¾ (33¼, 36, 38½, 41¼, 43¾, 46¼)" actual bust (see Notes). Tank shown measures 50½ ", modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Kolláge Yarns Corntastic (100% corn; 105 yd [96 m]/50 g): #6515 copper, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Lower edge—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" cir. Straps and pleats—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• two ¾" metal rings;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 19 sts and 52 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle.

Aran Necklace Camisole

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:13:58 GMT

This tank is worked from the center back neck down. The straps and yoke are worked as one piece from side to side with dense cables. The stockinette body is picked up along the yoke and strap in two pieces and worked down with short-rows, then joined in the round and the lower body is worked in one piece to the hem.

Designer Caroline Bautista
Finished Size 32¼ (34½, 37½, 40, 43¼, 45½)" bust circumference. Camisole shown measures 32¼ ", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Berroco NaturLin (45% linen, 55% rayon; 115 yd [106 m]/50 g): #6303 oats, 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
Needles Yoke and straps—size 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• removable markers or waste yarn;
• stitch markers;
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 40 sts and 32 rows/rnds = 4" in right- and left-yoke cable patts on smaller needles; 21 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

CORRECTION -

The placement of the second left-front gusset marker on page 60 is incorrect and should be relocated from Row 43 to the first strap decrease row as follows:

Page 60, instruction for Row 43 starting at bottom of second column and continuing at top of third column:

After "16 sts," delete "mark beg of this row to indicate 2nd end of pick-up for left-front gusset."

Page 60, third column, line above Row 1:

This should read, "Dec for left strap as foll." The reference to the right strap is incorrect.

Page 60, third column, Row 1:

After "13 sts," insert "mark beg of this row to indicate 2nd end of pick-up for left-front gusset."

Rose Window Beret

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:03:58 GMT

A lace beret is worked in the round from the top down. A tapered lace pattern provides the shaping. Worked in cotton, this makes a great warm-weather hat.

Designer Anne Kuo Lukito
Finished Size 18" brim circumference and 10" diameter at widest point.
Yarn Reynolds Rise & Shine (50% mercerized cotton, 50% unmercerized cotton; 106 yd [97 m]/50 g): #9265 yellow, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Handkerchief Tee

AmyPalmer — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:43:46 GMT

A skirted lace pullover is worked in three pieces. The back and front are worked identically from the top down, in a T shape that includes the sleeves. The skirt is worked in the round from the center out. The center circumference is then joined with the bottom of the body pieces.

Designer Jenna Hurry
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40½, 44, 47½, 51)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 36½", modeled with 2–3" positive ease.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Prima (80% bamboo, 20% merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #22 berry, 9 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Front and back—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Skirt—size 8 (5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m) in 2 colors;
• stitch holders;
• waste yarn for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle;
• 12 (12, 14, 12, 14, 14) size ⅝" buttons.
Gauge 4 reps of lace patt = 7¼" wide and 7" tall on smaller needle after wet-blocking.

Tilted Slouch Hat

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:53:38 GMT

An easy hat worked in the round in a diagonal rib pattern. This oversized hat creates a casual slouchy beret look. Try knitting this hat for men, too. An organic DK wool makes a fun and friendly project.

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 16¾ (19, 21)" brim circumference, to fit 20 (22, 24)" head circumference. Hat shown in smallest size.
Yarn Rowan Purelife Organic Wool Naturally Dyed (100% organic wool; 137 yd [125 m]/ 50 g): #603 black tea, 2 (3, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles; 28 sts and 28 rows = 4" in diagonal rib patt on larger needles.

Slip-Stitch Layers

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:27:26 GMT

Woman's intermediate top-down raglan pullover with slip-stitch colorwork. This sweater is worked in the round for seamless knitting. A DK weight wool makes for a light and comfortable sweater, and is washable.

Designer Simona Merchant-Dest
Finished Size 33¼ (34¾, 38¼, 41¾, 45¼, 48½, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34¾", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #009 nectar (red-brown; MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins; #019 mist (sage green; CC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16", 24", and 32" (or longer) circulars (cir), and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in slip st patt; 31 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in 10×2 rib patt

Freyja Hat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:10:25 GMT

Intermediate Bohus hat with Fair Isle stranded colorwork that mixes purl and knit stitches. This hat is worked in the round from the brim up in a fine yarn that contains alpaca, silk, camel, and cashmere. Five pastel colors create beautiful effects in colorwork.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 20 (22)" head circumference; shown in smaller size.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g): riverstone (taupe; MC), ruby (CC1), citrine (yellow; CC2), aquamarine (blue; CC3), and malachite (green; CC4), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" cir and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle, blocked

Motorcycle Chica Gloves

Rebecca — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:30:55 GMT

Designer Erica Good
Yarn Aunt Lydia's Fashion Crochet Thread, Size 3 (100% mercerized cotton; 150 yd [137 m]): #0175 warm blue, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.

Weldon’s Pitcher Bag

Rebecca — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:21:37 GMT

Designer Sharon O’Brien
Finished Size 12¾" circumference and 9" high.
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #850 charcoal (MC), 1 skein.
S. Charles Collezione Trapper (70% merino, 30% cashmere; 192 yd [176 m]/50 g): #507438 blue/yellow tweed, #507456 red tweed, #507458 hot pink/orange tweed, #507432 yellow/lime tweed, 1 skein each. Yarns distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; tracing paper; pencil; straight pins; crewel needle; tweezers (optional); 4 1⁄8" diameter plastic canvas round.
Gauge 22 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on larger needles; 24 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on smaller needles.

Delft Pillow

Rebecca — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:41:27 GMT

Designer Eunny Jang
Finished Size 14" square.
Yarn Wagtail Yarns 60/40 5-ply (60% mohair, 40% merino; 327 yd [300 m]/100 g): oatmeal (MC) and royal blue (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) and two 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; 12 small buttons; 14" pillow form.
Gauge 21 sts and 21 rows = 4" in stranded patt.

Stanwyck Pullover

Rebecca — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:49:50 GMT

Designer Naomi Griffin
Finished Size 40¼ (45, 48¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 45", laced; modeled with plenty of positive ease at bust.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #142 lime (green), 8 (9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 3: (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions A few yds smooth contrasting waste yarn; stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 20 sts and 29 rows = 4" in layette st on largest needles, blocked; 33 sts and 41 rows = 5" in 2×2 rib on middle-size needles, slightly stretched.

Errata: In the “Sleeves” directions, the second sentence should read as follows:
Next row: (RS) K1 (edge st; work in garter st), p1, *k2, p2; rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, p1, k1 (edge st; work in garter st).

Selva Skirt

Rebecca — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:18:32 GMT

Designer Angela Hahn
Finished Size 32 1/2 (35, 37 1/2, 40, 42 1/2, 45, 47 1/2, 50)" hip circumference; 26 (28 1/2, 31, 33 1/2, 36, 38 1/2, 41, 43 1/2)" waist circumference. Skirt shown measures 35" hip circumference.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Zara (100% extra-fine merino; 136 1/2 yd [125 m]/50 g): #1745 deep olive, 8 (9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 12, 13) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Skirt—size 3 (3.25 mm): 20 (24, 24, 29, 29, 29, 29, 32)" circular (cir). Waistband facing—size 2 (3 mm): circular in same length as for skirt. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; markers (m); 1 (1, 1, 1, 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1 1/4, 1 1/4) yd 3/4" wide waistband elastic; safety pin; scrap yarn; sharp-pointed sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 30 sts and 48 rows/rnds (3 patt reps horizontally and vertically) in hearts of oak patt = 3 3/4" wide and 4 3/4" high on larger needle after blocking; 32 sts and 38 1/2 rnds = 4" in ribbon patt on larger needle after blocking; 28 sts and 38 1/2 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle after blocking. Note: It is necessary to measure the hearts of oak gauge from a blocked swatch because the blocked and unblocked gauges are significantly different.

Aleita Shell

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:16:48 GMT

Designer Bonne Marie Burns
Finished Size 32 ½ (36 ¼, 40, 42, 45 ¾)" bust circumference. Shell shown measures
32 ½", modeled with about 2" negative ease.
Yarn Plymouth Linen Isle (50% cotton, 30% rayon, 20% linen; 86 yd [79 m]/50 g): #7503 beige, 6 (7, 8, 8, 9) balls.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): two 24" or 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; markers (m); removable marker; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle, after blocking.

Dainty Pinstripes Pullover

Rebecca — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 20:25:56 GMT

Designer Emilee Mooney
Finished Size 31½ (36, 40½, 45, 49½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #115 oyster (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #132 ginger (CC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm): 16", 24", and 32" circulars (cir), and set of double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" or 32" circular (cir), and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m).
Gauge 35 sts and 35 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib on smaller needles with rib relaxed; 27 sts and 40 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib on smaller needles with rib stretched so purl columns appear about half the width of knit columns; 28½ sts and 40 rows = 4" in pinstripe patt on larger needles.