Patterns : Short sleeves, Intermediate

Amelia Hoodie

LarissaG — Thu, 05 May 2011 14:35:15 GMT

Amelia Hoodie
Erica Jackofsky

A sporty little hoodie with beautiful shaping lines in the back for hourglass shaping.

Start with several small blocks and explore a variety of interesting stitch patterns. Whipstitch the blocks together for trim work reminiscent of patchwork. The body of the hoodie is worked in stockinette stitch and the textured stitches are revisited as accents along the edge of the hood and sleeves.

Finished Size 30 (33½, 38, 43½, 48¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 33½", modeled with slight ease. Choose a size that is as close to your actual bust measurement as possible; garment is intended to be worn with minimal ease.
Yarn Malabrigo Organic Cotton (100% organic cotton; 232 yd [212 m]/ 100 g): #OC710 turquesa (MC), 4 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins; #OC716 vicuña (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Body and hood—size 6 (4 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Patches and edgings—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders or waste yarn; tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 31 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needle

Drop Stitch Pullover

Sharon Zientara — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 20:01:24 GMT

This fashion-forward open-work pullover is worked seamlessly in the round. The lace effect is created using dropped stitches.

Designer: Cathy Carron
Finished Size: 36 (40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36".
Yarn: Classic Elite Verde Collection Solstice (70% organic cotton, 30% wool; 100 yd [ m]/ g): #2335 color, 5 (5, 5, 6) skeins.
Needles: Size 7 (4.5 mm): 22", 29" and 16" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge: 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Swirl Crop Jacket

Sharon Zientara — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 18:10:39 GMT

This shrug is a perfect completion to any outfit. The ruffle is worked in one piece and encircles the entire front and back. The corded edging of each ruffle is created by folding the knitting and working into the stitches in a previous row.

Designer: Andrea Babb
Finished Size: 36 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Shown with 3" ease.
Yarn: Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen; 137 yd [m]/50 g): # color, 11 (11, 12, 12, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.
Needles: Size 3 (3.25 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions: Markers (m); stitch holders.
Gauge: 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

Ambrosia Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:35:13 GMT

A short-sleeved top-down raglan cardigan with cabled trim. Waist shaping and a seamless construction, combined with a cotton yarn, make a for a quick and cute little summer knit.

Designer Katya Frankel
Finished Size 32 (36, 40, 44, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Reynolds Saucy (100% mercerized cotton; 185 yd [169 m]/100 g): #405 yellow, 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) balls. Yarn distributed by JCA.
Needles 6 (4 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 7 or 8 hook-and-eye closures (depending on size and personal preference).
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st; 12 sts of front cable panel = 1¾ " wide.

Alpaca Pleats Jacket

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:04:03 GMT

Intermediate cardigan with short sleeves, V-neck, waist shaping, and unusual pleat detail along front edges. Set-in sleeves, a fine alpaca/silk yarn, and hemmed edges make for a refined sweater.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 31½ (34, 37½, 41½, 45½, 49½, 52½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 34", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Alpaca Silk (50% alpaca, 50% silk; 146 yd [133 m]/50 g): #128 plum, 8 (8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Hems and pleats—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Waste yarn;
• markers (m) in 2 colors;
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• 5 hook-and-eye sets.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.