Patterns : Knitscene Winter/Spring 2011

Bandha Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:50:41 GMT

This simple sweater features a lacy hood that can be pulled up to stay warm or draped around the neck for a cowl. A lacy belt adds a sweet detail.

Designer Christa Giles
Size 35½ (39, 42½, 46¼, 49¾, 53¼)" bust; shown in size 39"
Yarn Valley Yarns Goshen (48% Peruvian cotton, 46% modal, 6% silk; 92 yd [84 m]/50 g):
• #07 ginger, 16 (18, 20, 23, 26, 29) balls
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 18 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st; 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in openwork patt
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needle and double-pointed (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• 2 D rings size 1½" (D rings shown by Dritz)
• Two ½" buttons

Correa Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:47:42 GMT

This hooded cardigan is perfect for spring. An airy allover lace pattern helps to keep this jacket light weight and stylish. The body is knit in one piece to the underarms; the hood is worked as part of the finishing.

Designer Amy Polcyn
Size 36 (38½, 43½, 46, 50)" bust with fronts overlapped; shown in size 36"
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino, 15% camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g):
• #5795 Thai purple, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) balls
Gauge 17 sts and 22 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Gürtel Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:43:43 GMT

A sweet belted cardigan is the perfect outer later for the transition from winter to spring. Knit in one piece to the armholes, this jacket features a simple cable pattern and set-in sleeves.

Designer Tonia Barry
Size 36 (39, 42, 45, 48)" bust; shown in size 36"
Yarn Classic Elite Magnolia (70% wool, 30% silk; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g):
• #5420 pink pearl, 14 (16, 17, 19, 20) skeins
Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st; 26 sts and 33 rows = 4" in Cable chart patt
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" or longer circular (cir) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Yarn needle
• Cable needle (cn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder

Bälte Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:40:29 GMT

A brightly colored tweed is the perfect yarn for a simple knit cardigan. The body is knit as one piece to the armholes, and the garter stitch buttonbands are added in finishing. The set-in sleeves are sewn in with a gathered shoulder.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Size 31 (36, 40½, 45½, 50)" bust; shown in size 31"
Yarn Plymouth Taria Tweed (40% merino, 30% llama, 30% silk; 135 yd [123 m]/100 g):
• turquoise (MC), 5 (6, 8, 9, 10) skeins
• aqua (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 15 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles, plus circular in any length for bands
• Six 1¼" buttons
• Yarn needle
• Size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook
• Stitch holders
• Contrasting waste yarn

Camellia Shrug

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:36:07 GMT

Worked from the bottom of the back to the top, this lacy shrug uses a unique construction to achieve a geometric look.

Designer Cassie Miller
Size 16 (18, 20, 22½, 25)" wide across back, to fit bust sizes 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)"; shrug shown in size 16"
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Honor (70% alpaca, 30% silk; 275 yd [251 m]/100 g):
• Avondale, 3 (3, 3, 4, 5) skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needle; 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Mercury Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:32:13 GMT

A simple cowl with easy lace knitting. Each side is worked separately, then live stitches are grafted together for a seamless look.

Designer Amy Palmer
Size 29½" circumference and 7" tall
Yarn Tahki Torino (100% merino; 94 yd [86 m]/50 g):
• #148 royal blue, 2 balls
Gauge 18 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in shell lace patt
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): Two 24" circular (cir) needles
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Bergamot Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:29:17 GMT

This fancy knitted shawl evokes ideas of vintage lace shawls. A provisional cast on, a unique beaded increase, and fringe make this an intriguing shawl to knit.

Designer Laura Nelkin
Size 64" wide and 28" deep at center point, excluding fringe
Yarn Schaefer Yarn Andrea (100% cultivated silk; 1,093 yd [999 m]/100 g):
• chamomile, 2 skeins (about 1,800 yd needed)
Gauge 19 sts and 31 rows = 4" in body patt with 2 strands of yarn held tog, after blocking
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Size 12 (1 mm) steel crochet hook (for placing beads)
• Size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook (for attaching fringe)
• 1,728 size 6° glass seed beads (about 145 g)
• Waste yarn
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Rosemary Street Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:21:51 GMT

An easy cowl pattern with pre-strung beads and a simple knitting stitches below technique.

Designer Sarah Fama
Size 22" circumference and 8" tall
Yarn Blue Moon Fiber Arts Luscious Silk (100% silk; 360 yd [329 m]/127 g):
•blush, 1 skein
Guage 20 sts and 48 rnds = 4" in patt
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• 252 size 6° seed beads (plus extra in case of breakage)
• Sewing needle and thread
• Yarn needle

Folk Flowers Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 21:10:31 GMT

A folk-style shawl is a great accessory for winter. Knit from side to side, this lace shawlette features a distinctive beaded border and simple lace knitting.

Designer Sharon Dreifuss
Size 48" wide and 13" deep at center point
Yarn Brown Sheep Nature Spun Fingering (100% wool; 310 yd [283 m]/50 g):
• #N65 sapphire, 1 ball
Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt, after blocking
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• 338 size 6° seed beads in colors as foll: 134 purple, 102 green, 80 red, 22 blue
• Size 12 (1 mm) steel crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Daring Red Boot Socks

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:56:04 GMT

Sweet details make these boot socks a must-knit! A simple lace panel runs along the back of the leg, and an afterthought heel allows you to customize the sock to fit your heel.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Size 8½" foot circumference and 9" long from back of heel to tip of toe, 13" leg circumference below rib, slightly stretched: to fit an adult woman
Yarn Quince and Co. Chickadee (100% wool; 181 yd [166 m]/50 g):
• #133 winesap, 3 skeins
Gauge 24 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): One set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) dpn
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Bahía Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:36:39 GMT

This half-circle shawl sits perfectly on your shoulders, keeping you warm through the winter months. Worked in an allover cluster stitch from charts, this shawl is easy and quick to knit.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Sizes 88" wide at bottom edge, 20" wide at neck edge, and 15½" deep down center
Yarn The Fibre Company Savannah (50% wool, 20% cotton, 15% linen, 15% viscose from soya; 160 yd [145.5 m]/50 g):
• seafoam, 4 skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 17 sts and 21 rows = 4" in patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 40" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Tuxedo Bag

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 20:32:01 GMT

A handknit purse is a great way to add a knitted accessory to your outfit. Knitted ruffles add a touch of femininity, while an attached buckle keeps it sophisticated.

Designer Silka Burgoyne
Sizes 11¼" wide at top, 14" wide at widest point, 8" tall, and 3" deep
Yarn Berroco Blackstone Tweed (65% wool, 25% mohair, 10% angora; 130 yd [119 m]/50 g):
• #2614 cranberry bog, 5 skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 21 rows = 4" in St st with 2 strands of yarn held tog on larger needles; 18 sts and 30 rows = 4" in seed st with 1 strand of yarn on smaller needles
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Yarn needle
• 2¼" buckle
• Pair of purse handles, 7" to 8" wide
• Needlepoint plastic canvas (about four 10½" × 13½" sheets)
• Lining fabric (optional, ½ yard)
• Sewing needle and matching thread (optional)

Setesdal Love Hat

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:23:05 GMT

Practice your stranded colorwork with this classic Fair Isle beret in contemporary colors.

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Sizes 18" brim circumference and 21¾" circumference at widest point
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [182 m]/ 50 g):
• aloe (MC), 1 skein
• quetzal (CC1), 1 skein
• plum (CC2), 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 28 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Fair Isle patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 20" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Solveig Yoke

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:20:13 GMT

A cute woman’s pullover with a Fair Isle yoke. Simple shaping and a cowlneck add design details. Knit in the round, this sweater feature minimal seaming and finishing.

Designer Elinor Brown
Sizes 29¼ (32½, 36, 39½, 43½, 47¼, 50½)" bust; shown in size 32½"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g):
• #6262 snap pea (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
• #6201 winter white, 1 skein
• #6294 turquoise mix, 1 skein
• #6285 oceanic mix, 1 skein
• #6268 candied yam mix, 1 skein
• #6293 spiceberry mix, 1 skein
• #6234 cardinal, 1 skein
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Mette-Marit Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:17:43 GMT

A great layering or standalone piece, this knitted tee features sweet cap sleeves and easy Fair Isle yoke patterning. The false button placket provides a great opportunity to add another layer of detail—plain or patterned ribbon, simple or sassy buttons? This tee is easy to customize.

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Sizes 33¼ (36, 39¼, 42¾, 49½)" bust; shown in size 33¼"
Yarn Rowan Amy Butler Belle Organic DK (50% organic wool, 50% organic cotton; 131 yd [119 m]/50 g):
• #014 robin’s egg (MC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5) balls
• #006 moss (CC1), 2 (2, 2, 3, 3) balls
• #016 cilantro (CC2), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s)
• #001 indigo (CC3), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s)
• #010 ochre (CC4), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st and Fair Isle chart on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• 6" of ⅝" wide ribbon
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Three ½" buttons