Slip-Stitch Layers

AmyPalmer — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:27:26 GMT

Woman's intermediate top-down raglan pullover with slip-stitch colorwork. This sweater is worked in the round for seamless knitting. A DK weight wool makes for a light and comfortable sweater, and is washable.

Designer Simona Merchant-Dest
Finished Size 33¼ (34¾, 38¼, 41¾, 45¼, 48½, 52)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 34¾", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Mission Falls 136 Merino Superwash (100% superwash merino; 136 yd [124 m]/50 g): #009 nectar (red-brown; MC), 7 (7, 8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins; #019 mist (sage green; CC), 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) skeins. Yarn distributed by CNS Yarns.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm): 16", 24", and 32" (or longer) circulars (cir), and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 28 sts and 40 rnds = 4" in slip st patt; 31 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in 10×2 rib patt

Sailor's Rib Sweater

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:53:08 GMT

An easy top-down raglan pullover for children. This tunic-length sweater features sailor's rib at the vented hem line and cuff edges. Sized to fit ages 2 to 12 years. Sweater is worked in the round in one piece.

Designer Wendy Bernard
Finished Size 22 (25, 26½, 28½, 30¼, 33)" chest circumference; to fit ages 2 (4, 6, 8, 10, 12) years. Tunic shown measures 26½", modeled on 5-year-old.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Green Line Worsted (100% organic merino; 210 yd [193 m]/114 g): harvest, 2 (3, 3, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 20" or longer circular (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st; 20 sts and 23 rows = 4" in sailor’s rib patt.

Patterns : Sweater, In the Round, Backward-Loop Cast-On

Slip-Stitch Layers

Sailor's Rib Sweater