Patterns : Short sleeves, Top Down

Vertex Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:26:51 GMT

VERTEX CARDIGAN
Carol Feller

Increases and decreases create a geometric, biased fabric in this short sleeved cardigan. Cardigan is worked from the top down with mock seams.

Finished Size 14 (15¾, 17½, 18¾, 20¼, 21½, 23¼)" back width at underarm.
Cardigan shown measures 14", modeled with negative ease.
Yarn Manos Del Uruguay Fino (70% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk; 492 yd [450 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): teal, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st.

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.

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.