Patterns : Mattress stitch

Preternatural Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:42:05 GMT

Designer Grace Akhrem
Size 22½ " circumference and 10" high
Yarn Shibui Knits Staccato (70% superwash merino, 25% silk, 5% nylon; 191 yd [175 m]/50 g):
• #2022 mineral (MC), 1 skein
• #2021 lumen (CC1), 1 skein
Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [300 m]/25 g):
• #2022 mineral (CC2), 1 skein
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st with MC
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Marker (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s hat knit flat using intarsia, with ruffles added at the end.

Regatta Tee

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:54:35 GMT

REGATTA TEE

Olga Casey

Lace and nautical stripes add feminine flair to the classic sailor tee. Reverse stockinette and exposed seams add texture to the body.

Finished Size 31½ (35½, 39, 43, 46½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 31½ ".

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% cotton; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3717 sand (MC), 4 (5, 7, 8, 10) balls; #3713 wine (CC), 1 ball.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holders; two removable markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Stripe patt; 21½ sts and 30 rows = 4" in Lace patt.

Sunbeam Tank

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:17:42 GMT

Designer Nakia Casey
Sizes 31 (35, 38½, 42½, 46, 50)" bust (see Notes); shown in size 31"
Yarn Halcyon Yarn Block Island Blend (35% hemp, 35% cotton, 30% rayon; 175 yd [160 m]/57 g):
• #202 tan (MC), 3 (3, 4, 4, 5, 5) skeins
• #208 red (CC1), 1 skein
• #110 yellow (CC2), 1 skein
Gauge 20 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle (see Notes)
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" or longer cir needle and two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Yarn needle

Women’s tank with vertical stripes worked in short-rows.

Flying Buttress Tank

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:16:21 GMT

Designer Andrea Rangel
Sizes 26 (29, 32¾, 35¾, 39½, 42¾, 49½)" bust; shown in size 29"
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Allegoro (70% organic cotton, 30% linen; 152 yd [139 m]/50 g):
• #5678 raw umber (light brown), 5 (5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11) balls
Gauge 21 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in dragon scale patt on larger needle
Tools
• Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 32–60" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Yarn needle

Women’s racerback tank with lace pattern and halter straps.

Hester Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 23:29:52 GMT

Designer Amy Herzog
Sizes 26½ (28, 30, 31½, 33½, 35, 37, 40½, 44, 47½)" bust; shown in size 30"
Yarn Schulana Mosco (67% rayon, 20% mohair, 13% nylon; 137 yd [125 m]/ 25 g):
• #5 espresso, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 32 sts and 49 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Removable m
• Stitch holder
• One 1" button
• Yarn needle

Vintage-inspired tee with button embellishments.

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

Starboard Cape

AmyPalmer — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:03:31 GMT

Swingy capelet shrug with i-cord button clasp and garter stitch edging. Worked in short-rows from side to side and seamed in finishing.

Designer Courtney Kelley
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Fingering (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 200 yd [183 m]/50 g):
• macaw, 3 (4) skeins for shorter length; 4 skeins for longer length Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 20 sts and 37 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles; 22 sts and 59 rows = 4" in garter st on size 3 (3.25 mm) needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Size 2 (2.25 mm): 2 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Two 1" shank buttons
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Seneca Shrug

AmyPalmer — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:13:08 GMT

Advanced women's cropped shrug with lace panels for long fronts and a lace motif centered on the back.

Designer Michele Rose Orne
Yarn Swans Island Fingering (100% organic merino; 525 yd [480 m]/100 g):
• #YF109 spring green, 2 (3, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Gauge 25 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st; 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in fern lace patt
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

Aemelia Book Cover

AmyPalmer — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 22:27:09 GMT

Knit yourself a beautiful cabled book cover to protect the exteriors of your favorite books.

Designer Franklin Habit
Finished Size 15" wide and 7¾" tall before sewing; to fit a standard American mass-market paperback (4¼" wide and 6¾" tall) with a spine up to 1" (about 350 pages) deep.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #5879 ultramarine, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 1 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 24 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st.

Corrected chart has been posted on December 9, 2010. Download here.

Plein Air Tote

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:10:37 GMT

Counterpane cable panels make up the sides of an oversized knitted bag. Densely knit and structured, the bag also features a fabric lining and leather handles.

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 17" wide, 19" high, and 5" deep.
Yarn Classic Elite Montera Heathers (50% llama, 50% wool; 127 yd [116 m]/100 g): #3820 vista blue, 11 skeins.
Needles Front, back, side, and bottom panels—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 40" circular (cir), 24" cir, and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). I-cord—size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 2 dpn. Reversible trim—size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; stitch holder; waste yarn for provisional CO; leather handles (shown: Grayson E large rolled 25" leather handles, distributed by Muench Yarns); ¾ yd of heavy lining fabric; 1½ yd of 22" wide heavyweight interfacing; sewing needle and thread; size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 16 sts and 20 rnds = 4" in main cable patt on largest needle with yarn doubled; 11 sts and 20 rows = 4" in seed st on largest needle with yarn doubled; reversible cable = 2½ " wide.

Jellyfish Bag

AmyPalmer — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:50:36 GMT

An unusual bag is worked with a self-striping yarn in a pattern that creates ruffles as it is worked. The bag is worked from side to side. A full lining is inserted after knitting. An I-cord strap pulls on the lower edges of the bag, spreading the base to its full width.

Designer Meghan Jones
Finished Size 10" wide at top and 14" tall, excluding strap.
Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Ty-Dy (100% cotton; 196 yd [179 m]/100 g): #672 blue pansy, 5 skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 3 (3.25 mm): 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Thin, smooth yarn or crochet cotton for lifeline;
• tapestry needle;
• 7" zipper;
• sewing thread;
• sewing needle;
• woven lining fabric: ½ yd of 60" wide or ¾ yd of 42" wide.
Gauge 20 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Ripple Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:19:25 GMT

This cardigan features clean lines and an elegant simplicity. Work a laceweight mohair in sheer stockinette. The fronts are worked side to side, and the extra width is gathered at the back of the neck, creating the draping. Seaming required.

Designer Coralie Meslin
Finished Size 34 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Rowan Kidsilk Haze (70% super kid mohair, 30% silk; 229 yd [210 m]/25 g): #642 silver, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 3 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle.
Gauge 25 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st.

Farmer's Market Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:55:43 GMT

Woman's intermediate cardigan with kanga pockets, shawl collar, waist shaping, and reversible cables along the front edging. This classic cardigan has no closure. Short-rows and decreases create a tailored fit.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43½, 47, 51½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36½", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [192 m]/113 g): cedar (green), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m) in two colors;
• waste yarn for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.