Patterns : Interweave Knits, knit in the round, Accessories

Nitid Cowl

AmyPalmer — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:19:05 GMT

A great accessory for winter, this cowl is both simple and challenging. The tubular cast-on and tubular sewn bind-off provide practice to expand your knitting skills, and the faux-cable gives you that classic cable look without a cable needle.

Designer Sarah Fama
Finished Size 17¾ (19¾)" circumference and 8 (9¼)" tall.
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Woobu (60% merino, 40% bamboo; 620 yd [566 m]/226 g): KO-Going For Gold, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 20" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller: 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 26 rows = 4" in faux cable st, washed and blocked.

Pinwheel Beret

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 20:49:35 GMT

Get a sneak peek at Anne Berk’s method for knitting intarsia in the round with this colorful hat pattern.

Designer Ann Berk
Finished Size 20½" circumference at brim and 28¾" circumference at widest point.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #527 chartreuse (A), #538 hibiscus (B), #535 bluejay (C), and #537 buttercup (D), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st.

Tweed Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:17:30 GMT

Easy womens' hat knit in a tweedy yarn.

Designer Kristen TenDyke
Finished Size 19 (22½)" head circumference. Beret shown measures 19".
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #863 dark red, 1 (2) skein(s).
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in 1×1 rib, slightly stretched.

Peek-A-Boo Cloche

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:16:02 GMT

Womens' intermediate hat with a lining that's knit first and then overlapped by the lace design. Simple lace charts create a stunning peek-a-boo pattern in contrasting colors.

Designer Mona Schmidt
Finished Size About 19½" head circumference and 8¼" tall, after blocking. Will stretch to fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Reynolds Soft Sea Wool (100% wool; 162 yd [148 m]/50 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #853 orange (MC) and #969 red (CC), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Lining and brim—size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Lace outer layer—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 dpn and 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 23 rnds = 2" in St st on smaller needles worked in the round, after blocking.

Larkspur Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:14:56 GMT

Intermediate womens' hat with cables and i-cord embellishment

Designer Kara Gott
Finished Size 20" circumference and 8" high from brim to top, after blocking.
Yarn Nashua Handknits Julia (50% wool, 25% kid mohair, 25% alpaca; 93 yd [84 m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #4936 blue thyme, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holder;
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 5½ sts and 7 rows = 1" in St st (see Notes on hat gauge).

Earflap Hats

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:13:48 GMT

Easy hats to knit for men, women, and children. Earflaps keep your ears warm.

Finished Size About 18–19 (20–22, 23)" head circumference. To fit a baby (child or woman, man). Shown in size 22" in Sirdar Peru, 19" in Black Forest Naturwolle, and 23" in Nashua Handknits Wooly Stripes.
Yarn Sirdar Peru (50% wool, 40% acrylic, 10% alpaca, 98 yd [90 m]/50 g; Bulky #5 Bulky): #307 damson, 2 balls; distributed by Knitting Fever. Black Forest Naturwolle (100% wool; 110 yd [100 m]/100 g; Bulky #6 Super Bulky): #303 mango, 2 balls; distributed by Muench Yarns. Nashua Handknits Wooly Stripes (100% wool, 88 yd [80 m]/50 g; Aran #4 Medium): #WS0009 faded blues, 3 balls; distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Any appropriate size for the yarn chosen: set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir).
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• safety pins or removable markers; stitch holder;
• tapestry needle;
• pom-pom maker (optional).
Gauge Any gauge that produces pleasing St st fabric with your chosen yarn and needles.

Gauge Any gauge that produces pleasing St st fabric with your chosen yarn and needles.

Lock Nest Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:12:06 GMT

Easy felted womens' hat with an opening at the top for a ponytail.

Designer Teri Barr
Finished Size 26" head circumference and 19" high, before felting; 22" head circumference and 10" high, after felting.
Yarn Cascade 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g; Worsted #4 Medium): #8888 purple, 1 skein.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 20" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn) needles. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• markers;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd before felting; 14 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd after felting.

Sabrina Tam

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:07:04 GMT

Womens' easy hat knit in a fun yarn.

Finished Size 20" circumference, relaxed. Will stretch to 22" circumference.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Ananas (65% viscose, 20% polyamide, 15% acrylic, 55 yd [50 m]/50 g; Chunky #5 Bulky): #109 pink/blue/purple multi, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 12 sts and 15 rows = 4" in St st worked in the rnd.

Koolhaas Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:05:26 GMT

Designed for a man or a woman, this easy hat uses a simple cable technique to make an all-over diamond pattern.

DesignerJared Flood
Finished Size 16" head circumference and 7 (8)" tall. To fit a woman (man). Hat shown in woman’s size.
Yarn Shokay Yarn Shambala (100% yak; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g; Worsted #4 Medium): cranberry, 1 skein.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 30 rows = 4" in lattice patt from chart on larger needle.

Little Arrowhead Stole

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:03:46 GMT

Intermediate small shawl in an intriguing lace pattern.

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size About 40" wide across top edge and 19" long from the center of the top edge to bottom point, after blocking.
Yarn Halcyon Yarn Gemstone Silk 2/5 (100% silk; 260 yd [238 m]/100 g; DK #3 Light): #116, 1 skein.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• sharp-point sewing needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 21 rows = 4" in charted lace pattern, after blocking.

Tweed Beret

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:56:55 GMT

Designer Kristen Tendyke
Finished size 19 (22½)" head circumference. Beret shown measures 19".
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g): #840 red, 1 (2) skein(s).
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in 1 x 1 rib, slightly stretched.