Patterns : Pullover, In the Round, #4 - Medium

French Braid Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:42:28 GMT

Woman’s intermediate raglan pullover with cables, offered in two lengths. The dramatic cables are worked on front, back, and sleeves. Waist shaping keeps the structured silhouette flattering. Knitting in the round makes for seamless knitting.

Designer Angela Hahn
Finished Size 31 (34¾, 38½, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¾" and 25" long (shorter length option), modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Natur (100% organic wool; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #1.600 cocoa, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins for shorter version; 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19) skeins for longer version. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" and 20" circulars (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and (optional) 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 28 sts of plait cable patt measure 3½" wide.

Inversion Gansey

AmyPalmer — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:16:28 GMT

A feminine version of the traditional gansey. Waist shaping, slimmer fit, underarm gussets, texture patterning, and shoulder panels all combine for a modern take on a sweater classic.

Designer Angela Hahn
Finished Size 33½ (38¼ , 43, 48, 52¾ )" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33½", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [171 m]/100 g): #57 French blue, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24–40" circular (cir). Sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Neckband—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 24 rows (2 patt reps wide and 3 patt reps high) of V lace patt from chart measure 5" wide and 3" high; 17 sts of pyramid lace patt from chart measure 2½ " wide; 4 sts of S cable patt measure ½ " wide.

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.

Panbe Dress

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:52:53 GMT

An easy tunic is worked from the bottom up in the round with raglan shaping. Cap sleeves, a lace panel on front, and a springy cotton yarn make for a great springtime knit.

Designer Cecily Glowik Macdonald
Finished Sizes 33¾ (37¼, 40¾, 44, 47½)" bust circumference; shown in size 33¾" with zero ease
Yarn Classic Elite Sprout (100% organic cotton; 109 yd [100 m]/100 g):
• #4339 cool olive, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16", 24", and 29" circular (cir) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Aspinwall Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:03:45 GMT

Intermediate men's pullover with zipper placket, raglan shaping, and Fair Isle stranded colorwork. Worked in the round from the bottom up for seamless knitting, this sweater features brioche stitch trim, subtle Fair Isle bands, and an alpaca/wool/silk blend he'll love.

Designer Susan Dittrich
Finished Size 42 (45½, 47¼, 49, 52¼)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 42".
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby alpaca, 40% wool, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): slate (MC), 15 (18, 19, 20, 22) skeins; yarrow, indigo medium, olive leaf, and iron, 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Half brioche patt—size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• safety pin;
• tapestry needle;
• 9" closed-ended zipper;
• sewing thread and needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 18½ sts and 40 rows = 4" in half brioche st, slightly stretched.

Sailor's Rib Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:53:08 GMT

An easy top-down raglan pullover for children. This tunic-length sweater features sailor's rib at the vented hem line and cuff edges. Sized to fit ages 2 to 12 years. Sweater is worked in the round in one piece.

Designer Wendy Bernard
Finished Size 22 (25, 26½, 28½, 30¼, 33)" chest circumference; to fit ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years. Tunic shown measures 26½", modeled on 5-year-old.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [193 m]/114 g): harvest, 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 20" or longer circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 23 rows = 4" in sailor’s rib patt.

Retrograde Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:47:06 GMT

Designer Amy M. Swenson
Finished size 39½ (43½, 46, 49, 53, 55)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 49".
Yarn Cascade Yarns Pastaza (50% llama, 50% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #062 rust, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook;
• waste yarn;
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle or sharp-point darning needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in St st worked in the round.

Refined Raglan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:31:23 GMT

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Finished size 33¼ (37¼, 41¼, 45¼, 49¼)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 37 ¼".
Yarn Plymouth Suri Merino (55% suri alpaca, 45% merino; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #2037 pumpkin, 9 (10, 11, 13, 15) balls.
Needles Edging-size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir), set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Body and sleeves-size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars and set of 5 dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Size F/6 (4 mm) crochet hook;
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle;
• markers (m);
• stitch holders.
Gauge 20 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Trellis and Vine Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:47:45 GMT

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 29 (32¾, 36½, 40¼, 44¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32¾", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Baby Twist (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #0284 brindle, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls.
Needles Stockinette body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cable and lace patts—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Removable markers (m);
• waste yarn for stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts = 4" wide in lace patt on larger needles; 6 sts of 3/3 cable measure about ¾" wide on both needles; 33 rnds = 4" in combined cable and lace patts for upper yoke, lower edge, and cuffs on larger needles