Patterns : Sweater, Cardigan, Jacket

Turned-Cable Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:28:23 GMT

Turned-Cable Cardigan
JEAN CLEMENT

A swingy, criss-cross shape and soft spun yarn whip up into a warm and cozy cardigan. A large cable adds interest to the border. Sweater is knit in pieces with cable added after seaming.

FINISHED SIZE 383⁄4 (44, 48, 531⁄4, 57)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 383⁄4".
YARN Classic Elite Yarns Ariosa (90% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [79 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #4855 russet, 11 (12, 14, 15, 16) balls.
NEEDLES Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir) and two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 1" square piece of medium-weight interfacing; one 11⁄2" button.
GAUGE 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 22 sts of Cable Border chart = 31⁄4" wide.

Columnar Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:35:23 GMT

Columnar Jacket
AMY CHRISTOFFERS

Reverse stockinette and columns of ribbing add swing and flattering lines to a knit cardigan. Sweater is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms.

FINISHED SIZE 371⁄4 (411⁄4, 451⁄4, 491⁄4, 531⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 371⁄4 ".
YARN O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% wool; 99 yd [90 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #6403 haystack, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
NEEDLES Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle; one 11⁄4" button.
GAUGE 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle

Cable Trimmed Jacket with Hood

arwilliams — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:18:20 GMT

Cable Trimmed Jacket with Hood
Lisa Myers

Simple women's cardigan with cabled edging and a cable-embellished hood. Hood is picked up and knitted before seaming.

Finished Size Size 35½ (39¾, 43, 48¼, 51½, 56¾)" bust circumference, with 4" overlap at front.
Jacket shown measures 39¾", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply (100% extrafine merino; 241 yd [220 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #512 cinnamon, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; spare needle in same size as main needles for three-needle bind-off.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 12-st cable = 15/8" at widest point.

Alexandra Hoodie

AmyPalmer — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 15:32:24 GMT

Easy hoodie worked in mostly in stockinette, with seed stitch edges. This cardigan is meant to be worn open, as the fronts of the jacket slant away from each other.

Designer Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Size 34½ (36½, 38½, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½)" bust; shown in size 36½"
Yarn Tahki Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g):
• #804 purple, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10) skeins
Gauge 16 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Autumn Vines Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:30:07 GMT

Women's intermediate cardigan with cables. This jacket is knitted from side to side as a big rectangle, with slits for the armholes. The fronts do not close; choose a size with a back width measurement closest to your actual back width.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 13¼ (15½, 20, 22)" wide across back. Sweater shown measures 13¼", modeled on 34" actual bust. See “Choosing a Size” sidebar in magazine.
Yarn Halcyon Botanica (100% wool; 160 yd [146 m]/113 g): #045 rust, 9 (9, 11, 11) skeins.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needle; 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in rev St st on smaller needle.

Gooseberry Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:11:30 GMT

Easy top-down raglan cardigan worked in a DK-weight merino/alpaca/silk yarn. The classic styling of this jacket is owed to the wide fold back collar, deep raglan shaping, and casual fit. Neat buttonholes and finishing make for a timeless sweater.

Designer Hannah Fettig
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43¾, 48, 51¾)" bust circumference, buttoned.
Yarn Valley Yarns Northfield (70% merino, 20% alpaca, 10% silk; 124 yd [114 m]/50 g): summer plum, 10 (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 16" circulars (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" and 16" cirs. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• tapestry needle;
• eight 1" buttons;
• sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Reversible Come and Go Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:02:15 GMT

Woman's sweater can be worn as a cardigan, or pullover with buttons down the back. Cables, texture patterns, a sophisticated tweed yarn, set-in sleeves, seaming, a narrow waist band, and refined shaping make for an engaging knit and classic fit.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 36½ (40, 44, 47½, 51½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 40", modeled with plenty of positive ease, as a front-buttoning cardigan.
Yarn Classic Elite Portland Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g): #5077 folkestone, 9 (10, 11, 13, 14) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• tapestry needle;
• four 1" and two ⅞" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in simple texture patt on larger needles; 23 sts and 23 rows = 4" in trinity patt on larger needles; 17 sts of cable panel = 2¼" wide.

Farmer's Market Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:55:43 GMT

Woman's intermediate cardigan with kanga pockets, shawl collar, waist shaping, and reversible cables along the front edging. This classic cardigan has no closure. Short-rows and decreases create a tailored fit.

Designer Connie Chang Chinchio
Finished Size 33 (36½, 40, 43½, 47, 51½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36½", modeled with about 2" positive ease.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [192 m]/113 g): cedar (green), 6 (7, 8, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m) in two colors;
• waste yarn for provisional CO;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Clasica Coat

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:28:50 GMT

Woman's intermediate cardigan with hood, texture stitch pattern, and oversized fit. Raglan shaping and a simple front closure keep the look rustic and casual. A chunky wool yarn knits up dramatically in an easy stitch.

Designer Deborah Newton
Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 42", modeled with plenty of positive ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Wool Clásica (100% wool; 138 yd [126 m]/100 g): #703 taupe, 12 (14, 15, 16, 18) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm) and 9 (5.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Three 1⅝" buttons;
• markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holder;
• tapestry needle;
• size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 24 sts and 22 rows = 4" in textured patt on larger needles.