Patterns : Sweater, Cardigan, #5 - Bulky

Genessee Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 17:00:36 GMT

Women's tuxedo-style cardigan with ribbed lapels and i-cord belt. Worked flat with set-in sleeves in a bulky yarn.

Designer Tabetha Hedrick
Yarn Austermann Natura (46% wool, 28% bamboo, 12% cotton, 7% alpaca, 7% mohair; 109 yd [100 m]/ 50 g):
• #15 eggplant, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 16 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 2 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Removable markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Frontier Blues Jacket

AmyPalmer — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 20:26:41 GMT

Easy swing cardigan with seed stitch borders and a pretty ribbon embellishment.

Designer Wendy Barnard
Sizes 34¼ (38¼, 42¼, 46¼, 50¼)" bust
Yarn Rowan Cotton Rope (55% cotton, 45% acrylic; 63 yd [58 m]/50 g):
• #068 harbor (blue), 9 (11, 12, 14, 16) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers (see Notes about yarn)
Gauge 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 29" circular (cir) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• yarn needle
• Sewing needle and thread
• One black, sew-on snap, size 10 (21 mm)
• 1¼ yd of 1½" wide woven ribbon (shown: woven jacquard CIR476, purchased from www.lesbonribbon.com)

Berry and Bramble Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:57:15 GMT

Woman's intermediate cardigan with cap sleeves, shawl collar, deep waist ribbing, unusual texture stitch pattern, and knitted belt. A loose comfortable shape and contemporary style make this essential knitting for women.

Designer Mary Gehling
Finished Size 28½ (33, 34, 37½, 43)" bust circumference with fronts overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 33", modeled with zero ease.
Yarn Naturally Karamea (75% merino, 15% alpaca, 10% possum; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #351 lilac, 8 (10, 10, 11, 13) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 24 rows = 4" in berry-in-a-box patt; 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in hunter rib.

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.