Patterns : Sweater, In the Round, Intermediate

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.

French Braid Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 21:42:28 GMT

Woman’s intermediate raglan pullover with cables, offered in two lengths. The dramatic cables are worked on front, back, and sleeves. Waist shaping keeps the structured silhouette flattering. Knitting in the round makes for seamless knitting.

Designer Angela Hahn
Finished Size 31 (34¾, 38½, 42¼, 46, 49¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¾" and 25" long (shorter length option), modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Filatura di Crosa Natur (100% organic wool; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #1.600 cocoa, 11 (13, 14, 15, 17, 18) skeins for shorter version; 12 (13, 15, 16, 17, 19) skeins for longer version. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
Needles Body—size 8 (5 mm): 32" and 20" circulars (cir). Sleeves—size 8 (5 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn) and (optional) 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 28 sts of plait cable patt measure 3½" wide.

Lacy Ribbons

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:28:11 GMT

An intermediate women's pullover with seamless yoke is worked in the round with a laceweight yarn. Stripes of a lacy pattern and an opaque pattern with the yarn doubled create a strong graphic. Seamless knitting from the bottom up.

Designer Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40½, 45¾, 49¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32½", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn ShibuiKnits Silk Cloud (60% mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [302 m]/25 g): #SC229 mulberry, 4 (4, 4, 5, 5) skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 6 (4 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in lacy patt on larger needle, after blocking; 18 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in opaque stripe patt with yarn doubled on larger needle, after blocking.

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

Rosamund's Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 20:18:25 GMT

Woman’s intermediate top-down raglan cardigan with short sleeves and a reversible cable pattern. The asymmetric fronts close with a combination of buttons and hook-and-eye closures. Pattern includes plus sizes.

Designer Andrea Pomerantz
Finished Size 34½ (37, 40½, 44, 48, 51½)" bust circumference, buttoned with front cable borders overlapping. Cardigan shown measures 34½", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Tahki Rio (50% alpaca, 35% merino, 15% silk; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g): #002 light taupe, 8 (9, 11, 13, 15, 16) skeins.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): 29" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• two 1⅜" buttons;
• 6 (7, 7, 8, 8, 8) sets of size 3 hook-and-eye closures with straight eyes (each set consists of one hook and one straight eye);
• sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle

Pattern Note: The center front cable is one and one-half repeats of the Reversible Cable pattern.

Trellis and Vine Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:47:45 GMT

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 29 (32¾, 36½, 40¼, 44¼, 48)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 32¾", modeled with 1–2" negative ease.
Yarn Alpaca with a Twist Baby Twist (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #0284 brindle, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls.
Needles Stockinette body and sleeves—size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Cable and lace patts—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir and dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Removable markers (m);
• waste yarn for stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 18 sts = 4" wide in lace patt on larger needles; 6 sts of 3/3 cable measure about ¾" wide on both needles; 33 rnds = 4" in combined cable and lace patts for upper yoke, lower edge, and cuffs on larger needles

Offset Lace Tunic

AmyPalmer — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 19:39:36 GMT

Woman’s intermediate pullover tunic with lace pattern, A-line shaping, asymmetrical bodice, and attached lace scarf. Practice your cast-ons with this lace project. Knitting in the round makes for a seamless body.

Designer Kristin Omdahl
Sizes 35¼ (39½, 44, 48½)" bust; shown in size 35¼" with 1½" positive ease
Yarn The Alpaca Yarn Company Classic Alpaca (100% alpaca; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g):
• #1660 Annapolis navy, 8 (9, 10, 11) balls
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle