Patterns : Short sleeves, #3 – Light

Tahiti Dolman

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:11:00 GMT

TAHITI DOLMAN

Deborah Helmke

An open butterfly pattern shows off two different yarn weights in this floaty dolman. Flutter sleeves add an extra feminine touch. Piece is knit flat.

Finished Size 30 (33, 35½, 38, 41)" bust circumference. Top shown measures 30".

Yarn Zitron Savanna (60% cotton, 20% linen, 20% rayon; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #15 steel blue (MC), 3 (4, 4, 5, 5) balls. Zitron Filisilk (70% merino extra fine, 30% silk; 656 yd [600 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #3019 washed denim (CC), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2) skeins. Yarns distributed by Skacel.

Needles Body—size 5 (3.75 mm), size 6 (4 mm), and size 7 (4.5 mm). Sleeves—size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Tapestry needle.

Gauge 27 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st with size 4 (3.5 mm) needles and CC (see Notes); 18 sts = 4" and 32 rows = 5¾" in Butterfly patt with size 6 (4 mm) needles.

Regatta Tee

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:54:35 GMT

REGATTA TEE

Olga Casey

Lace and nautical stripes add feminine flair to the classic sailor tee. Reverse stockinette and exposed seams add texture to the body.

Finished Size 31½ (35½, 39, 43, 46½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 31½ ".

Yarn Cascade Yarns Ultra Pima Fine (100% cotton; 137 yd [125 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #3717 sand (MC), 4 (5, 7, 8, 10) balls; #3713 wine (CC), 1 ball.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Stitch holders; two removable markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Stripe patt; 21½ sts and 30 rows = 4" in Lace patt.

Two-Color Baseball Tee

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:13:44 GMT

Two-Color Baseball Tee

LAURA BRYANT

Contrasting colors with clean, subtle shaping are a modern take on the classic baseball tee. A slinky Tencel yarn gives flowing drape to a simple shape.

FINISHED SIZE 34 1/2 (38 1/2, 43, 47, 51 1/2)" bust circumference. Tee shown measures 34 1/2", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Prism Tencel Tape Layers (100% tencel; 120 yd [110 m]/2 oz [57 g]): shale (A), begonia (B), 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins each.

NEEDLES Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

GAUGE 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

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