Patterns : Interweave Knits, #4 - Medium, Jacket

Chanticleer Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 21:32:28 GMT

An easy cardigan worked as one piece in reverse stockinette stitch. The deconstructed lines add flair to this simple belted jacket, worked from the top down with raglan sleeves.

Designer Sarah Fama
Finished Size 35 (38, 43, 47, 50, 55)" bust, based on back width at underarm. Jacket shown measures 38", modeled with several inches of positive ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Dyed Cotton (100% cotton; 150 yd [137 m]/100 g): #638 dandelion, 6 (7, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; waste yarn
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Chiral Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:01:15 GMT

An asymmetrical cardigan features ruched front edge, ruffled trim, V-neck, waist shaping, and set-in sleeves. An unusual alpaca yarn is used to great effect in a structured but draped sweater.

Designer Coralie Meslin
Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 47, 50)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Lima (84% alpaca, 8% merino, 8% nylon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #884 Cusco (purple heather), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles 10 (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Five ⅞" buttons; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st.

Sea and Sky Shrug

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:54:29 GMT

A shrug is knitted in two yarns in stripes and finished with ruffles. This cardigan is worked side to side.

Designer Laura Bryant
Finished Size 17 (18, 20, 22)" back width, to fit 34–36 (37–39, 40–42, 43–45)" actual bust. Shrug shown in smallest size.
Yarn Prism Symphony (80% merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 118 yd [106 m]/56 g): #702 dark charcoal gray (A), 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins. Prism Neat Stuff Full Skein (wool, kid mohair, nylon, rayon, cotton, alpaca, cashmere, silk; 300 yd [270 m]/168–224 g variable): shadow (B), 1 skein. Prism Neat Stuff Half Skein (wool, kid mohair, nylon, rayon, cotton, alpaca, cashmere, silk; 150 yd [135 m]/84–112 g variable): shadow (B), 0 (0, 0, 1) skein.
Needles Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in striped St st, alternating 2 rows A and 2 rows B.

Leitmotif Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:51:03 GMT

Women's cardigan with lace and cable detail and hook-and-eye closure. Jacket begins at the center back and is knit forward, using short-rows to add shaping for the arms and hips.

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 32 (36, 41, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference, including 3" gap at center front. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): #905 acorn (green-brown), 10 (11, 13, 14, 15, 16) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and front band—size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable markers; cable needle (cn); waste yarn; stitch holders; tapestry needle; 5 sets of hook-and- eye closures.
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in cable and ladder patt, relaxed; braided cable measures 1½ " wide.

Ambrosia Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:35:13 GMT

A short-sleeved top-down raglan cardigan with cabled trim. Waist shaping and a seamless construction, combined with a cotton yarn, make a for a quick and cute little summer knit.

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Saucy (100% mercerized cotton; 185 yd [169 m]/100 g): #405 yellow, 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles 6 (4 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 7 or 8 hook-and-eye closures (depending on size and personal preference).
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 12 sts of front cable panel = 1¾ " wide.

Picnic Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:32:05 GMT

A knitted jacket is worked in one piece from the bottom of the fronts, over the shoulder, and down the back. Dolman sleeves are worked as extensions of the body.

Designer Maria Leigh
Finished Size 32½ (35, 37, 39½ , 42, 44½ )" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32½", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Bergère de France Bergerine (50% wool, 50% cotton; 103 yd [94 m]/50 g): #J7265 light blue, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 11) balls.
Needles Main eyelet pattern—size 7 (4.5 mm). Edging and collar—size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; one ⅞" button; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in eyelet patt on larger needles.

Buttercream Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:23:13 GMT

A raglan cardigan is worked in pieces and seamed. Deep ribbing and a textured waffle stitch are finished with a cabled shawl collar.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 37½ (41, 44, 47, 50½ )" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 37½ ", modeled with about 2½" positive ease.
Yarn Brown Sheep Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/ 100 g): #ST04 yellow buttercup, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); contrasting yarn for marking; cable needle (cn); four 1¼ " buttons; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in textured patt on larger needles.

Stria Art Jacket

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:42:14 GMT

A bottom-up raglan jacket is worked in one piece with intarsia along the front openings. This seamless A-line cardigan is worked in two colors—the lapels are decorated with a contemporary winged pattern.

Designer Amy Christoffers
Finished Size 32 (36, 40½, 44½ , 49)" bust circumference with fronts overlapping; 34½ (38¾, 43, 47¼, 51¼)" total bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 36", modeled with 2" positive ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Cotton Stria (100% cotton; 116 yd [106 m]/50 g): #202 grape (MC), 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #225 orchid (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Edging—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Bells of Ireland Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:25:58 GMT

Intermediate cropped raglan cardigan with cables and bobbles. This short-sleeved sweater is worked in one piece for seamless knitting.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures 38", modeled with a few inches of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g): jade, 7 (8, 9, 11) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" to 40" cir, depending on size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• three 1⅛" buttons;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 21 sts of flower bobble chart = 4¼".

Autumn Vines Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:07 GMT

Women's intermediate cardigan with cables. This jacket is knitted from side to side as a big rectangle, with slits for the armholes. The fronts do not close; choose a size with a back width measurement closest to your actual back width.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 13¼ (15½, 20, 22)" wide across back. Sweater shown measures 13¼", modeled on 34" actual bust. See “Choosing a Size” sidebar in magazine.
Yarn Halcyon Botanica (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/113 g): #045 rust, 9 (9, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needle; 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in rev St st on smaller needle.

Reversible Come and Go Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:15 GMT

Woman's sweater can be worn as a cardigan, or pullover with buttons down the back. Cables, texture patterns, a sophisticated tweed yarn, set-in sleeves, seaming, a narrow waist band, and refined shaping make for an engaging knit and classic fit.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 36½ (40, 44, 47½, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with plenty of positive ease, as a front-buttoning cardigan.
Yarn Classic Elite Portland Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #5077 folkestone, 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle;
• four 1" and two ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in simple texture patt on larger needles; 23 sts and 23 rows = 4" in trinity patt on larger needles; 17 sts of cable panel = 2¼" wide.

Pewter Coat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:22:50 GMT

Designer Shirley Paden
Finished size 40 (50)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 40".
Yarn Classic Elite Charmed (85% cashmere, 15% mohair; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g): #76723 heathered grey, 14 (17) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm), 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauges.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook;
• one 1" button;
• one ½" backing button;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 32 sts and 36 rows = 6" on size 8 needles in twisted rib patt. One repeat of charted pattern (32 sts and 44 rows) = 5½" wide and 7" long on size 9 needles, 5" wide and 6¾" long on size 8 needles, 4¾" wide and 6½" long on size 7 needles, and 4½" wide and 6¼" long on size 6 needles.

Nantucket Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:08:10 GMT

Designer Norah Gaughan
Finished sizes 34 (36, 41½, 46½, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36".
Yarn Berroco Pure Merino (100% merino; 92 yd [84 m]/50 g): #8532 cinnamon stick, 12 (12, 14, 16, 18) balls.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• markers;
• cable needle (cn);
• size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle;
• five ¾" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 24 rows = 4" in charted patt.

Equestrian Blazer

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:24:12 GMT

Designer Kate Gilbert
Finished size 32½ (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 36".
Yarn Rowan Scottish Aran Tweed (100% wool; 186 yd [170 m]/100g): #013 claret 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight, 32" circular (cir), and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Larger sizes may require a second cir nedle to accomodate all the edgint sts. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• one 1" button.
Gauge 19 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.

Cardigan For Arwen

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:40:53 GMT

Designer Kate Gilbert
Finished Size 33½ (37¾, 41, 45¾, 49, 53¼)" bust circumference, closed, with fronts overlapped the width of the cable panel. Sweater shown measures 37¾".
Yarn Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran (55% merino, 33% microfiber, 12% cashmere; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): #202 light blue, 13 (14, 14, 15, 16, 17) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Size 6 (4 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle;
• tapestry needle;
• stitch holders;
• markers (m).
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger straight needles; 24 sts on either cable chart measure 2¾" wide on larger straight needles.