Patterns : Interweave Knits, #4 - Medium

Fauna Pullover

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:47:32 GMT

Fauna Pullover
Shirley Paden

Women’s pullover with lace and cable pattern. This sweater receives shaping by changing needle sizes. Knit in the round for a seamless project.

Finished Size 35½ (38¼, 41¾, 44¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35½", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Jade Sapphire Mongolian Cashmere 4-Ply (100% Mongolian cashmere; 200 yd [183 m]/1¾ oz [55 g]): #201 seeing red, 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Body—Sizes 35½ " and 44¼ " only: sizes 4 (3.5 mm), 5 (3.75 mm), and 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sizes 38¼ " and 48" only: sizes 5 (3.75 mm), 6 (4 mm), and 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Size 41¾ " only: sizes 3 (3.25 mm), 4 (3.5 mm), and 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—Size 35½ " only: size 6 (4 mm): set of doublepointed (dpn). Sizes 38¼ ", 41¾ ", and 44¼ " only: sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 48" only: size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Collar—Sizes 35½ " and 44¼ " only: size 7 (4.5 mm). Size 41¾ " only: sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 61 sts = 7½" and 64 rnds = 6" in lace and cables patt on size 3 (3.25 mm) needle. 61 sts = 8" and 64 rnds = 6½" in lace and cables patt on size 4 (3.5 mm) needle. 61 sts = 8½" and 64 rnds = 7" in lace and cables patt on size 5 (3.75 mm) needle. 61 sts = 9" and 64 rnds = 7¼" in lace and cables patt on size 6 (4 mm)
needle. 61 sts = 9¾" and 64 rnds = 8½" in lace and cables patt on size 7 (4.5 mm) needle.

Briar Rose Tunic

arwilliams — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:36:41 GMT

Briar Rose Tunic
Elisabeth Parker

A slim-fitting tunic with a classic silhouette, gentle waist shaping, and a simple cabled lattice pattern. Knitting in the round makes a quick project.

Finished Size 30 (34, 38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30", modeled with slight negative ease.
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #9103 ash, 8 (9, 11, 12, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

Mixt Cowl

arwilliams — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:27:44 GMT

Mixt Cowl
Cirilia Rose

Simple, quick, lace patterned cowl with a mobius twist.

Finished Size 48" circumference and 11" high.
Yarn Berroco Boboli (42% wool, 35% acrylic, 23% viscose; 206 yd [189 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #5329 jammie, 2 balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 14 rows = 4" in lace patt.

Wedge Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:12:12 GMT

This simple hat is knit flat, relying on short-row shaping to do all the work. When the knitting is finished, the edges are grafted together to form a circular shape without knitting in the round.

Designer Betty Monroe
Finished Size 20" circumference and 8½" tall; to fit a 21–22" head.
Yarn Wisdom Yarns Ballad (100% superwash merino; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #31706 blue/brown variegated, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 30 rows = 4" in garter st.

Paprika Hat and Mittens

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:08:17 GMT

A stylish linen stitch cloche hat and a set of matching mittens are the perfect accessories to give as a gift, or make for yourself. The slipped-stitch colorwork creates the perfect opportunity to use your favorite colors in an easy colorwork pattern.

Designer Michelle Heaney
Finished Size Cloche 22 (24½)" head circumference. Sample shown measures 22". Mittens: 8" circumference and 9½ (10½)" from cuff to tip. Sample shown in shorter length.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3808 peat (MC) and #3847 copper (CC).
Hat requires 1 skein of each color; mittens require 1 skein of each color (you’ll need 2 skeins of each color to make both hat and mittens).
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle, waste yarn.
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 18 sts and 44 rows = 4" in linen st.

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.

Wild Olive Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:32:40 GMT

This beret features a simple lace repeat. Knit the hat in the round and block out for the perfect fit.

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Finished Size 17" circumference, unblocked. Brim may be blocked up to 24".
Yarn Cascade Pima Silk (85% pima cotton, 15% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #7101 beige, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and dpn. Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 10 markers (m); tapestry needle; balloon for blocking.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smallest needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" slightly stretched in lace patt on smallest needles.

Cinnamon Bark Project Bag

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:47:38 GMT

This attractive knit tote bag was designed with knitters in mind. Cart your knitting projects everywhere you go in this attractive, sturdy bag.

Designer Linda Guzzaldo
Finished Size 30" circumference, 10" diameter at base, and 14¼" tall, excluding handles.
Yarn Lion Brand Fishermen’s Wool (100% wool; 465 yd [425 m]/227 g): #201 maple tweed (MC), 2 skeins. Lion Brand LB Collection Cotton Bamboo (52% cotton, 48% bamboo; 245 yd [224 m]/100 g): #126 chocolate dahlia (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; sewing needle and thread to match yarn and/or lining; 1 yd of 44" wide cotton fabric for lining; 1¼ yd of 20" wide midweight fusible interfacing.
Gauge 15 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in basketweave st on larger needle with MC doubled; 20 sts and 38 rnds = 4" in allover cross st on smaller needle with CC, before blocking.

Four Square Pillows

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:36:39 GMT

Four pillows that can be connected to each other by i-cord laces. Felting each pillow makes them durable and sturdy, while the Russian slip stitch colorwork pattern makes them beautiful and fun to knit.

Designer Irina Poludnenko
Finished Size 14" tall and about 63" long.
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #863 dark red (A), #872 slate heather (B), #848 cream (C), and #809 teal (D), 3 skeins each.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; four 14" × 14" pillow forms.
Gauge 14 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st before felting; 15 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Russian sl st patt before felting.

Holly Berry Stocking

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:33:56 GMT

A wonderful holiday keepsake stocking is the perfect gift. Knit in the round using colorwork charts, this stocking is sure to hang by the chimney for years to come.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Finished Size 14" leg circumference at top, 11½" leg length, and 10" foot length.
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): plum (A), palm bud (B), and chiclet tree (C), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" on larger needles in St st.

Budding Branches

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:24:06 GMT

Knit this cabled water bottle cover to keep your hot water bottles attractively warm this winter.

Designer Kendra Nitta
Finished Size Size 17" circumference and 13" long, to fit standard 40 oz hot-water bottle.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton (100% organic cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #622 pumpkin, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): two 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m), cable needle (cn).
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k3, p3 rib, gently stretched.

Parallax Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:36:42 GMT

An easy colorwork hat worked in an all-over crosshatch pattern. Choose two colors that stand out from each other to make this pattern really pop! The knitted lining inside the cap makes it super comfy and hides some of the stranded colorwork.

Designer Elinor Brown
Finished Size 20¼ (22¾)" circumference. Hat shown measures 20¼".
Yarn Tahki Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 122 yd [112 m]/50 g): #11 purple (MC) and #2 gray (CC), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in patt st; 16 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st.

Gerda's Scarf

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:33:37 GMT

This dramatic double-sided scarf is worked in a double knit colorwork pattern, making it completely reversible and a versatile knit scarf.

Designer Heather Zoppetti
Finished Size 8" wide and 65¼" long.
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Paca de Seda (80% alpaca, 20% silk; 91 yd [83 m]/50 g): #4100 clouds (white; MC) and #4015 cranberry (CC), 4 balls each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NotionsTapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in double knitting on each face of fabric.

Amy's Slippers

AmyPalmer — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:25:28 GMT

Slipper socks with ankle buttonbands are worked in a welting pattern from the top down. Wool lining is needle felted to the insides of the slippers in finishing.

Designer Amy Palmer
Finished Size 9¼ (10¾)" foot circumference, 10½ (12)" leg circumference, and 9 (10¾)" long from heel to toe. Foot length is adjustable.
Yarn Halcyon Botanica (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/113 g): 2 skeins; shown in #32 blue (#47 olive).
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; spare dpn in same size (or smaller) as main needles; roving or fleece for lining (Halcyon Marvelous Merino shown here); needlefelting needle and needlefelting sponge/foam for holding behind work; six 5/8" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 35 rows = 4" in welting patt, unstretched; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st.

Correction: Foot Rnd 1: Work welting pattern in rounds over 21 (24) sts, pm, K 3 (2), work double moss st over 16 (20) sts, k2.

Bryony Cap

AmyPalmer — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:22:06 GMT

An easy cabled hat is worked in the round from the bottom up.

Designer Tammy Eigeman Thompson
Finished Size Size 22" brim circumference.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica Naturals (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #702 gray, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 19 rows = 4" in cable patt; 16 sts and 19 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib (stretched).