Patterns : Melissa Wehrle

Love Braid Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:09:56 GMT

Women’s knitted cardigan with looped braid-like back detail.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 36 (38, 40, 41½, 45½, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 36"
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Metalico (50% baby alpaca, 50% mulberry silk; 147 yd [134 m]/50 g):
• #1612 platinum, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Gauge 23 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle

Mariposa Mitts

arwilliams — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:58:48 GMT

Mariposa Mitts
Melissa Wehrle

Laceweight fingerless mitts with faux button placket and knitted ruffles. Worked in the round with twisted rib edging.

Size 7½" circumference and 9½" long
Yarn Malabrigo Lace (100% baby merino wool; 470 yd [430 m]/50 g):
• #23 pagoda, 1 skein
Gauge 38 sts and 50 rows in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 2 (2.75 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn) and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 1 (2.25 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Eight ½" buttons

Sigma Tee

AmyPalmer — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:39:33 GMT

Easy women’s tee with dropped stitches along the raglan sleeve shaping. Worked in the round from the arms down.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 33 (35, 37, 39, 43, 47)" bust
Yarn Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #20 cantaloupe, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10) balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Chiton Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:51:36 GMT

A simple knitted tee shows off a subtle variegated yarn nicely. Easy cowl neck shaping adds a feminine touch to a straightforward silhouette.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Size 35¼ (37, 41, 45, 49)" bust; shown in size 35¼"
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Serena (60% alpaca, 40% Pima cotton; 170 yd [155 m]/50 g):
• #2457 tide (blue), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 22 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Removable markers
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Elementary Vest

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:49:23 GMT

Smart and sassy colorwork vest worked in two colors, with a third color added after knitting in the running stitch embellishment. Knit in the round to the placket, this pullover vest is a must-have staple to any wardrobe.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 32½ (36, 39¾, 43¼, 46¾, 50½)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 32½", modeled with 1½" negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Whiskey (100% wool; 195 yd [177 m]/50 g): #016 burgundy (A), 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) balls; #057 pink heather (B), 2 balls; #098 purple heather (C), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir. Armholes—size 4 (3.5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn) or 16" cir needle. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); waste yarn; tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; three ⅝" buttons (optional).
Gauge 27 sts and 29 rows = 4" in plaid patt in the rnd on larger needles.

Aryn Tunic Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:07:34 GMT

Women's cabled cardigan with pockets and garter stitch buttonbands. Knit in one piece from the bottom to the underarm, then the sleeves and back are worked separately.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 28 (36, 44, 52)" bust; shown in size 36"
Yarn Cascade Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g):
• #289 gray-blue, 8 (10, 12, 13) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in cable patt
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and straight needles
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six 1⅛" buttons

Double V Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 22:53:26 GMT

Blousy cardigan with lace pattern, puffed sleeves, deep V-neck, set-in sleeves, shoulder shaping, and an unusual neckband at back neck. Elastic can be added to the sleeve cuff casings to cinch the cuffs more drastically.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 29½ (33½, 37, 41, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 37", modeled with a couple inches of positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #20 sunflower, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) or straight. Ribbing—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holder;
• tapestry needle;
• five ⅝" buttons, sewing needle and matching thread;
• 25" elastic ⅜" wide (optional for sleeves).
Gauge 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" in lace rib on larger needles; 26 sts and 32 rows = 4" in k2, p1 rib on smaller needles.

CORRECTION: Row 4 of of Lace Rib should read: *K2, p1, ssk, k5, k2tog, p1; rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.

CLARIFICATION: Sleeves-With larger needles, waste yarn, and the invisible-provisional method (see Glossary) CO 49 (53, 53, 58, 58, 63) sts. Work 9 rows in St st, beginning and ending with a WS (purl) row. (RS) Join hem: Place sts from provisional CO on a 2nd needle and hold needles parallel with 2^nd needle in back.

Boulevard Zip

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 20:12:21 GMT

A woman's zippered cardigan with set-in sleeves, waist shaping, shoulder shaping, shoulder epaulets, and decorative eyelets darts at waist. Worked in one piece to the underarm to minimize seaming.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Sizes 34½ (36, 39½, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference, zipped; shown in size 36" with 2" positive ease
Yarn Valley Yarns Springfield (88% cotton, 12% nylon; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g):
• #10 terra cotta, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" or longer cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• 17 (17, 17, 17, 18, 18)" long #5 separating zipper

Deep Texture Tunic

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:21:03 GMT

Woman's top-down raglan is worked in the round in an allover waffle rib. The tunic length fits comfortably with hip and waist shaping, while the clingy texture creates a snug fit. Wear this sweater with some negative ease.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 29¾ (32¾,35, 39¼, 43¾, 48)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 32¾", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Calm Wool (40% wool, 30% camel, 30% alpaca; 82 yd [75 m]/50 g): #2 slate, 13 (14, 16, 18, 20, 22) balls. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" or 29" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Ribbing—size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or 29" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• two ¾" buttons.
Gauge 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in textured rib patt on larger needle.

Angelica's Coat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:02:40 GMT

Woman's easy blanket coat with long silhouette, knitted belt, and cables. The cables reverse right and wrong sides along the front edge so the edge can fold back like a lapel. The rectangle shape is easy to work, and the charts are fun.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 58¼ (61¾, 65, 68¼, 71¾)" wide and 34 (35½, 37, 39¼, 40¾)" long. Coat shown measures 61¾" wide, modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Beaverslide Dry Goods McTaggart Tweeds & Heathers (100% merino; 160 yd [146 m]/114 g): big sky blue, 12 (13, 15, 17, 18) skeins.
Needles Body—size 10 (6 mm): 36" circular (cir) or longer. Ribbing—size 9 (5.5 mm): 36" cir. Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 14 sts and 21 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needles; 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in double moss st on larger needles; 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib on smaller needles after blocking; 29 sts of cable panel measure 7" wide.

Emerald Isle Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:02:51 GMT

Woman’s intermediate cardigan with deep V-neck, waist shaping, set-in sleeves, and adjustable-length sleeve cuffs. The rag-style yarn creates a tweedy look, and the overall styling of this sweater nods to menswear.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 31½ (34, 37½, 42½, 46)" bust; shown in size 34" with zero ease
Yarn Classic Elite Inca Marl (100% alpaca; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #1171 shamrock, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins
Gauge 19 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 8 st front rib band measures about 1" wide
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Nine ¾" buttons
• Sewing needle and matching thread

Balmoral Vest

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:00:56 GMT

Woman’s intermediate cardigan vest with attached scarf, waist shaping, and V-neck. The front edging is worked simultaneously with the body, including the buttonholes. Worked in a rich tweed wool yarn, this tunic-length, shaped vest is a feminine take on menswear.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 31 (34, 37, 41, 45, 49)" bust; shown in size 34" with zero ease
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g):
• #894 dark gray-green, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 26 sts and 24 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib on smaller needles, slightly stretched
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Yarn needle
• Five ¾" buttons
• Sewing needle and matching thread

Berkshire Dolman Sweater

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:55:59 GMT

Woman’s easy pullover with funnel neck, dolman sleeves, short sleeves, waist shaping, and button detail at cuffs. This sweater is worked in two pieces that are joined with seaming at the sides, the outside of the sleeves, and top of the shoulders.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 30 (33, 36, 40½, 45)" bust; shown in size 33" with zero ease
Yarn Cascade Ecological Wool (100% wool; 478 yd [523 m]/250 g):
• #8019 medium heather gray, 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 21 sts and 24 rows = 4" in 2×2 rib, unstretched
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 20" circular (cir) needle and set of 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle
• Four 7⁄8" buttons
• Sewing needle and matching thread

Carnaby Street Pullover

Rebecca — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 19:15:04 GMT

Woman’s intermediate pullover with waist shaping, faux placket, and set-in collar shaped with short-rows. The sport-weight wool yarn works up nicely in an easy texture pattern. Set-in sleeves and shoulder shaping refine the fit.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 30½ (32½, 36½, 40, 44, 47½)" bust circumference; shown in size 32½", modeled with 1½" negative ease
Yarn Brown Sheep Lanaloft Sport (100% wool; 145 yd [133 m]/50 g):
• #LL75 garland (olive green), 7 (8, 8, 9, 11, 12) balls
Gauge 23 sts and 35 rows = 4" in texture patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm) needles
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Six 7⁄8" buttons

Wallis Cardigan

Rebecca — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:11:04 GMT

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Finished Size 33¼ (37½, 41¼, 45½, 49½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 33¼", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Schulana Sojabama (55% bamboo, 45% soy; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #08
orange-yellow, 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 4 (3.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; waste yarn; seven hook-and-eye sets; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.