Patterns : Interweave Knits, knit in the round, Easy

Stuffed Mittens

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:08:58 GMT

Designer TECHknitter
Finished Size 6 (7½, 8½, 10)" hand circumference (see Notes); to fit child’s small (child’s large, woman, man). Mittens shown measure 7½".
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [173 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M162 mulberry (MC), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s). Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Bulky (85% wool, 15% mohair; 125 yd [114 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #M240 prairie goldenrod (CC), 1 (1, 1, 2) skein(s) for stuffing.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm) (see Notes). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; 3" square of cardboard.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in crocodile skin patt with MC on larger needle.

Mittens for children that are fully lined with a bulky weight singles yarn.

Ambrosia Cowl

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 21:20:10 GMT

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 21" circumference and 9" tall.
Yarn Artesano Aran (50% alpaca, 50% Peruvian highland wool; 144 yd [132 m]/ 3½ oz [100 g]): #C859 walnut, 1 skein.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in garter st.

Easy cowl with simple cable pattern worked in the round.

Gamine Tank

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:58:15 GMT

An easy knitted tank top is worked in the round from the top down. A dramatic collar and body-clinging rib make this simple project striking.

Designer Cathy Carron
Finished Size 19½ (21, 22¼ , 23, 24½ )" bust circumference; to fit 38 (40, 42, 44, 46)" actual bust. Sweater shown measures 19½ " modeled on a 33" bust.
Yarn Plymouth Covington (100% cotton; 184 yd [168 m]/100 g): #8080 sage green, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) balls.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 36 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in k2, p2 rib, relaxed.

The Point About Cuffs

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:06:59 GMT

Easy lace cuffs that drape over the hand like fingerless mittens.

Designer Vicki Square
Finished Size About 6" wrist circumference and 8" long. Ribbing at wrist will stretch to about 8" circumference.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Baby Kid Extra (80% mohair kid, 20% nylon; 268 yd [245 m]/25 g; Sportweight #2 Fine): #310 off white, 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in lace patt worked in the rnd.

Keep Them Warm Wristlets

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:05:26 GMT

Easy fingerless mitts to keep your wrists warm. With a simple picot bind-off.

Designer Susan Strawn
Finished Size About 10½" long and 4" in circumference, relaxed; will stretch to fit 8" circumference hand.
Yarn Knit Picks Gloss Sock Yarn (70% merino wool, 30% silk yarn; 220 yd [201 m]/ 50 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #23872 woodland sage, 1 skein. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 25 rnds = 2" in k2, p2 rib, relaxed.

Infant's Fancy Silk Sock

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:27:43 GMT

Easy socks to knit for a small child. Simple lace pattern worked over the leg and foot. Nancy Bush

Finished Size 4½" foot circumference, 4¾" long from cast-on edge to top of heel flap, and 4¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit U.S. infants’ shoe sizes about 3 to 4.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Sock (75% wool, 25% nylon; 215 yd [196 m]/2 oz; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #0ns natural, 1 skein.
Needles Size 00 (1.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 10½ sts and 13 rnds = 1" in St st worked in the rnd, before blocking.

Citrine Socklets

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:25:01 GMT

Simple women's socks with an easy cable repeat on the sides.

Designer Marilyn Webster
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 8¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 7 to 9.
Yarn Alchemy Sanctuary (70% merino, 30% silk; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g; DK #3 Light): #76E citrine, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of 4 double- pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 19 rnds = 2" in St st in the rnd.

Cowgirl Slipper Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:23:57 GMT

Womens' easy slipper socks with a delicate but simple lace repeat on the cuff.

Designer Ann Budd
Finished Size 8" foot circumference and 8¾" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit a woman’s size medium.
Yarn Buffalo Gold #6 (100% buffalo; 120 yd [109 m]/50 g; Worsted #4 Medium): natural brown, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 16 rows = 2" in St st worked in the rnd.

Baby's First Sock

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:22:53 GMT

An easy basketweave pattern for baby's or child's first sock.

Designer Ann Budd
Finished Size About 4" foot circumference, 4¼" long from top of leg to base of heel, and 4¼" long from back of heel to tip of toe.
Yarn Dale of Norway Baby Ull (100% superwash wool yarn; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g ball; Fingering #1 Super Fine): #5226 lavender, 1 ball.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• stitch marker (m).
Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 2" in basketweave pattern st worked in the round

Rib and Cable Socks

AmyPalmer — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:21:35 GMT

Easy socks with a simple cable repeat off-set by ribbing.

Designer Nancy Bush
Finished Size 7½" foot circumference, 8" long from cast-on edge to top of heel flap, and 9½" long from back of heel to tip of toe. To fit women’s U.S. shoe sizes 8 to 9.
Yarn Mountain Colors Bearfoot (60% superwash wool, 25% mohair, 15% nylon; 350 yd [320 m]/100 g; Fingering #1 Super Fine): wilderness, 1 skein.
Needles Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Marker (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rnds = 2" in St st worked in the rnd, before blocking.

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.

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.