Patterns : Pullover, #3 – Light, sideways knitting

Shadow Stripe Pullover

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:29:04 GMT

Shadow Stripe Pullover
Lidia Tsymbal

A combination of two luscious yarns gives subtle texture to this simple pullover. Pullover is knit side to side in one piece.

FINISHED SIZE 30 (32, 34½, 37, 41½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 37", modeled with 2-4" of ease.
YARN Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/7⁄8 oz [25 g]): #SC350 storm (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins. Shibui Knits Staccato (70% superwash merino, 30% silk; 191 yd [175 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #ST116 suit (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 4) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 14 sts and 21 rows = 4" in St st, alternating 6 rows with 2 strands of MC held tog and 6 rows with 2 strands of MC and 1 strand of CC held tog.

Menemsha Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:40:24 GMT

MENEMSHA PULLOVER

Angela Hahn

Cables aren't just for cold weather. This top is summer-ready with an airy cable-and-lace pattern. Pattern travels sideways across the neckline; stitches are picked up to knit the body in the round. Knit in a fresh linen blend for breezy drape.

Finished Size 33½ (37½, 41¾, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 33½", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn S. Charles Collezione Solaris (70% rayon, 30% linen; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #1 pearl, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24-40" circular (cir), depending on selected garment size. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st; 31 sts and 31 rows = 4" in Cable Lace patt.