Patterns : Knitscene Winter 2011

Zelda Cloche

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:43:22 GMT

Zelda Cloche
Alexis Winslow

This 20s-inspired cloche with alternating color stripes is worked in the round. An i-cord button loop helps cinch the band.

Sizes 20 (22½ )" head circumference; shown in larger size
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% baby alpaca, 110 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #507 light gray (MC), 1 skein
• #518 scarlet (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• ⅞" decorative button
• ⅝" plain backing button
• Sewing needle and thread for buttons

Wragby Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:36:31 GMT

Wragby Cardigan
Carol Feller

Customize this cardigan to fit your needs: instructions are included for both three-quarter length and full length sleeves. Worked in one piece from the top down.

Size 34¾ (38, 41, 45, 49¾, 52½ )" bust, worn open; shown in size 38"
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash (100% merino; 218 yd [200 m]/100 g):
• #29 raisin, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins (for ¾ -sleeve version); 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins (for full-sleeve version)
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Vera Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:29:54 GMT

Vera Cardigan
Alexis Winslow

Strategically placed colorwork bands adorn this women’s cardigan with pockets.

Sizes 31½ (35¾, 39¼, 44, 48¼, 52½ )" bust circumference, including 3½ (3½, 4¼, 4¼, 5, 5)" front band; shown in size 35¾"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6288 blueberry mix (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
• #6214 steel cut oats (CC), 1 skein for all sizes
Gauge 20½ sts and 25 rows/rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six ⅞" decorative buttons
• Six ⅝" plain backing buttons

Uxbridge Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:16:39 GMT

Uxbridge Cardigan
Kyoko Nakayoshi

Swingy women’s cardigan with multi-directional knitting. Double moss stitch collars and lace pattern around the hem add details.

Size 32¾ (36¼, 39, 42¾, 45¾ )" bust; shown in size 32¾"
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Alpaca Elegance (50% alpaca, 50% fine wool; 180 yd [164 m]/57 g):
• #7368 rosehip, 9 (13, 15, 18, 20) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in moss st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

CORRECTIONS:

Yarn amount requirements: 9 (13, 14, 15, 17)

Page 77
Mary Claire Moyer 14.00 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE Midway down final column of instruction,

Size 39" only:

Next row (WS) Work in patt to mB, sl m, p3tog, turn—2 sleeve sts dec'd. (note that "sl 1" instruction taken off)

And under all sizes:

Next row (WS) Work in patt to mB, sl m, p3tog, turn.

(The number of times to work the 4-row repeat is correct as printed.)

Last paragraph, Next row (RS) Sl 1, sl m, knit to mG, sl m, work in patt to end.

Tereza Pullover

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:11:41 GMT

Tereza Pullover
Melissa LaBarre

Worked from the top down, this quick-knit pullover is knit in a super bulky yarn. Lace patterning around the yoke and raglan sleeves add detail.

Sizes 33¾ (37½, 42½, 46¼, 49¾ )" bust; shown in size 33¾"
Yarn Louisa Harding Millais (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 65 yd [59 m]/50 g):
• #03 crumble (raspberry heather), 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 13 sts and 18 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 29" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 11 (8 mm): 29" cir and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Waste yarn

Stanmore Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:01:04 GMT

Stanmore Cardigan
Connie Chang Chinchio

This cute short-sleeved cardigan is perfect for layering, especially for people in southern climates. This lace yoke jacket is knit in one piece from the top down with raglan increases.

Sizes 32½ (35, 38½, 41½, 44, 47½, 51)" bust; shown in size 35"
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g):
• #2150 fig, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 23 sts and 33 rows = 4" in lace patt on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• ½" button (optional)
• Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook (optional)
• Yarn needle

Ramona Cowl

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:47:42 GMT

Ramona Cowl
Melissa Lemmons

Keep warm and stylish with a knitted paisley-patterned cowl. Worked in two colors—one variegated and one tonal—this stranded colorwork cowl is a great winter accessory.

Size 24 (34¼ )" circumference and 6½ (8)" wide; shown in larger size
Yarn Austermann Step Classic (75% wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #1012 dark silver (MC), 1 (2) skein(s)
Schoppel Wolle Zauberball (75% wool, 25% nylon; 459 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #1536 Fuchsienbeet (CC), 1 skein
Yarns distributed by Skacel
Gauge 37½ sts and 34 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt from chart
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn) (see Notes)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Spare cir needle or dpn same size or smaller than main needle(s)
• Yarn needle

Pomes Beret

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:40:30 GMT

Pomes Beret
Kerrie James

Charming fine-guage beret with vine and bobble pattern.

Size 20" brim circumference
Yarn Rowan Pure Wool 4 ply (100% wool; 174 yd [160 m]/50 g):
• #451 porcelaine, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge29 sts and 40 rows = 4" in rev St st
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• 11" circle or 9" pie plate for blocking

Petra Shawl

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:53:26 GMT

Petra Shawl
Angela Tong

A simple bobble repeat forms the edge all around this triangular shawl. The garter stitch body makes it squishy and warm.

Sizes 46" wide and 23" deep at center point
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Vintage (100% superwash merino wool; 200 yd [182 m]/110 g):
• terra, 3 skeins
Gauge 17 sts and 34 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 47" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 47" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Four ¾" buttons (optional)

Oana Shawl

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:47:21 GMT

Oana Shawl
Kirsten Kapur

Beginning at the bottom point, this shawl is worked by increasing rows in a lace pattern. Fringe is added at the end.

Size 74" wide and 21" deep (not including fringe)
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #4400 sumac, 5 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
Gauge12 sts and 20 rows = 4" over 8 st repeat of Chart 2
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Size J/10 (6 mm) crochet hook

CORRECTION:
The following instructions should be inserted after Row 16:
Row 17 [K1, yo] 2 times, ssk, k12, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k12, k2tog, [yo, k1] 2 times-39 sts.
Row 18 K1, yo, k3, yo, k2tog, k10, ssk, yo, p3, yo, k2tog, k10, ssk, yo, k3, yo, k1-41 sts.

And, Work Row 1 of Chart 1, placing markers (pm) as indicated by the blue lines on the chart-43 sts.

Nora Dress

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:38:32 GMT

Nora Dress
Alexis Winslow

Women's sweater dress with stripe pattern, garter stitch collar, and button placket.

Sizes 29 (33, 37, 41, 45, 50)" bust circumference, and 34 (38, 42, 47, 51, 56)" hip circumference shown in size 37" bust
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Wool (100% wool; 478 yd [437 m]/250 g):
• #8019 gray (MC), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s)
• #4171 dark brown (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 3) skein(s)
Gauge 16 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 24" and 36" circular (cir) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Removable markers
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Three ⅞" buttons

Nevis Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:31:55 GMT

Nevis Cardigan
Stefanie Japel

This swingy A-line cardigan in a laceweight yarn is great to wear under winter layers. Knit from the top down, this jacket is a companion piece to the Bermondsey Cardigan—similar in design and shape, these cardigans are a study in fabric and drape.

Sizes 27 (29½, 33, 36, 39½, 42, 45, 48½ )" bust circumference; shown in size 27"
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino; 470 yd [430 m]/50 g):
• #158 cognac, 2 (2, 2, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) skeins
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Netherleigh Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:24:18 GMT

Netherleigh Cardigan
Amy Christoffers

Make this cardigan your own with crochet chain embroidered birds placed wherever you like. This intermediate women’s cardigan is worked in one piece to the arms.

Sizes 35 (39½, 43¾, 47½, 51)" bust, including front band; shown in size 35"
Yarn Filatura Di Crosa Sportwool (100% wool; 136 yd [125 m]/50 g):
• #71 burgundy (MC), 8 (9, 10, 12, 13) skeins
• #1362 light grey (CC), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Miercoles Tam

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:11:30 GMT

Miercoles Tam
Quenna Lee

Women’s tam knit in worsted-weight yarn with crocheted bobbles.

Size 22¾ (24¾ )" brim circumference (fully stretched), 28¾ (31¼ )" circumference at widest point, and 7¾ (8)" tall; shown in smaller size
Yarn Brown Sheep Lamb's Pride Superwash Worsted (100% wool; 200 yd [183 m]/100 g):
• #SW90 northern lights, 1 skein
Gauge 17 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in seed st on larger needle; 9 sts of cable panel = 2" wide
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Madalina Mittens

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:04:17 GMT

Madalina Mittens
Mandy Powers

Choose two colors and knit away on these fantastic stranded colorwork mittens. Worked from charts with an i-cord cast on and thumb gusset.

Sizes 8" hand circumference and 9¾" long
Yarn Louet Gems Fine/Sport Weight (100% wool; 225 yd [205 m]/100 g):
• #43 pewter (MC), 1 skein
• #47 terra cotta (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 34 sts and 36 rows = 4" in chart patt
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle