Patterns : Pullover, #4 - Medium, Top Down

Rayonnant Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:57:45 GMT

Knit from the top down, this pullover is sure to become a favorite. A sweet lace yoke is worked into raglan sleeve shaping before simple stockinette completes the sweater body.

Designer Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Size 30 (31½, 34, 36¼, 39¼, 41½, 44½)" bust; shown in size 31½"
Yarn Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [143 m]/100 g):
• #05 goldilocks, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Lapis Yoke

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:06:57 GMT

Yoked pullover worked from the top down. This easy sweater is worked in the round, with simple, eye-catching detail around the neckline.

Designer Hannah Fettig Sizes 34¾ (39, 44¼, 48)" bust; shown in size 34¾"
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% organic merino, 15% alpaca, 15% silk; 98 yd [89 m]/50 g):
• seawater, 10 (12, 14, 16) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 24" or longer cir needles, depending on size
• Size 8 (5 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch holders

Correction:
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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.

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.

Trellis and Vine Pullover

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