Patterns : Interweave Knits, #4 – Medium, Interweave Knits Spring 2012

Seashell Skirt

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:19:57 GMT

Seashell Skirt
Kristin Omdahl
Finished Size 32 3/4 (35 3/4, 39 1/4, 42)" waist circumference and 21" long. Skirt shown measures 32 3/4".
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% organic merino, 15% baby alpaca, 15% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #052 highlands, 9 (9, 10, 11) skeins.Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; 1½ yd Calf Craft Leather Lacing in antique brown, from www.mjtrim.com; safety pin.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 19 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needle.

A simple-to-knit women's skirt looks as pretty at the office as it does out on the town. The flirty, scalloped hem is created by the unique gauges of garter, stockinette, and slipped stitches.

Reticulated Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:19:45 GMT

Reticulated Pullover
Mathew Gnagy
Finished Size 31 1⁄2 (33 1⁄2, 35 1⁄4, 37 1⁄4, 39 1⁄4, 41 1⁄4)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 31 1⁄2", modeled with slight negative ease.
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Wool (100% natural Peruvian wool; 478 yd [437 m]/8 3⁄4 oz [250 g]): #8018 gray, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 101⁄2 (6.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 23 rows = 4" in Right Cable patt on larger needles; 26 sts of Braid Cable chart = 5" wide.

Fitted women's pullover with deep, bias cables, lozenge braid, and a wide shawl collar. Piece is knit flat in four pieces.

Odette Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:11:26 GMT

Odette Cardigan
Ann McDonald Kelly
Finished Size 37 (39 1⁄4, 43, 45, 49)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Universal Yarn Eden Silk (75% merino wool, 25% silk; 153 yd [140 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #25 dahlia, 8 (9, 10, 11, 13) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
Notions About 230 (250, 275, 310, 340) seed beads size 6˚ or size with holes large enough to fit yarn; 9 (9, 9, 10, 10) 1⁄2" buttons; tapestry needle; dental floss threader or beading needle for stringing beads.
Gauge 30 sts and 30 rows = 4" in rib patt with ribbing relaxed; 24 sts and 28 rows = 4" in smock patt.

This sparkling cardigan, featuring both beading and smocking, is perfect for a night out. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

Meadow Vest

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:03:26 GMT

Meadow Vest
Shelley Gerber
Finished Size 15 (20, 23)" back width.Vest shown measures 15", modeled with slight negative ease.
Yarn Shibui Knits Baby Alpaca DK (100% baby alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/3 1⁄2 oz [100 g]): #7495 wasabi (MC), 3 (4, 5) skeins.
Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]):
#7495 wasabi (CC), 1 (2, 2) skein(s).
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 40" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; pins.
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k2, p2 rib with MC on larger needle.

With its flirty ruffle and nipped in waist, this fresh vest is perfect for spring. Vest is knit flat in pieces with crocheted seams.

Ironwork Shawl

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:43:21 GMT

Ironwork Shawl
Tara Miller
Finished Size 37" wide and 18" tall at center.
Yarn Tahki Yarns Coast (55% wool, 45% cotton; 126 yd [115 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #08 Mediterranean (MC) and #10 coral (CC), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 24" circular (cir).
Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 10 sts and 24 rows = 4" in garter st.

A breezy women's shawl inspired by Savannah architecture. Worsted weight yarn gives surprising texture. Shawl is worked back and forth from the top down.

Chincoteague Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:28:49 GMT

Chincoteague Jacket
Lisa Jacobs
Finished Size 38 1⁄2 (43, 51)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 38 1⁄2".
Yarn Harrisville Designs Silk & WoolYarns (50% silk, 50% wool; 175 yd [160 m]/1 3⁄4 oz [50 g]): #208 cappuccino, 15 (18, 21) skeins.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; ten 1" buttons for St st side; eight 1" buttons for sl st side; eight size 4/0 snaps; sewing needle; matching thread.
Gauge 15 sts and 23 rows = 4" in Right Slanting patt with 2 strands of yarn held tog, counting only visible sts on WS (St st side) of work.

This heavily textured women's jacket is both seamless and reversible. Careful design features picked-up set-in sleeves, double-breasted fronts, pockets, and an eye-catching chevron pattern.

Birch Point Hoodie

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:43 GMT

Birch Point Hoodie
Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 33 3⁄4 (37, 41 1⁄4, 45 1⁄2, 49 1⁄4, 54)" bust circumference, closed. Hoodie shown measures 37", modeled with about 3" of ease.
Yarn Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [100 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #3205 sand, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 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); tapestry needle; stitch holders; 7 hook-and-eye closures; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

A pretty women's hoodie with an undulating lace pattern and flattering waist shaping. The scalloped front is closed with hooks and eyes. Knit in the round to armholes.

CORRECTION: Sleeves

With smaller dpn, CO 49 (53, 57, 65, 67, 71) sts. Do not join. Turn your work. Next row (RS) K16 (18, 20, 24, 25, 27), work Rnd 1 of Cuff chart over 17 sts, k16 (18, 20, 24, 25, 27). PM and join in the round. ...