Patterns : Sweater, Interweave Knits Weekend 2009, Easy

Cottage Lace Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:40:49 GMT

Woman’s easy cardigan is worked in pieces from side to side with lace edging on sleeves and body. In a super bulky yarn, the knitting is fast and easy. The lace pattern is good for beginners, and seaming is a snap along straight edges.

Designer Berroco Design Team
Finished Size 20½ (22¾, 25, 26¼)" back width, to fit 34–37 (38–41½, 43–46, 45–48½)" bust. Sweater shown measures 20½" across back, modeled on 34" actual bust.
Yarn Berroco Sundae (50% wool, 50% acrylic; 62 yd [57 m]/100 g): #8701 ale, 12 (14, 16, 17) skeins.
Needles Size 15 (10 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Removable markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 9 sts and 13 rows = 4" in St st; 10 sts and 13 rows = 4" in lace patt; edging measures 6" wide.

Whirligig Shrug

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:38:45 GMT

Intermediate pants for babies and toddlers, with drawstring waist and alternate cuff options. You can choose a lace pattern feather and fan cuff, or a ruffled cuff. A handpaint organic merino makes these pants fun and friendly.

Designer Stefanie Japel
Finished Size 8 (9½, 11, 12½)" wide across back, to fit sizes 3 (6, 12–18, 24) months. Shrug shown measures 9½".
Yarn Naturally Pride (100% superwash merino; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g): #106 khaki, 3 (3, 4, 4) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fiber Trends.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Tapestry needle;
• markers (m);
• cable needle (cn).
Gauge 22 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st.

Grace Cowlneck

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:36:24 GMT

Woman’s easy top-down raglan pullover with cowl neck, A-line shape, and flared sleeves and hem. Worked in the round in a mohair lace weight on large needles, the fabric is sheer and light. Sized to include plus sizes.

Designer Pam Allen
Finished Size 36 (40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 36", modeled with about 1" positive ease.
Yarn Classic Elite La Gran (76½% mohair, 17½% wool, 6% nylon; 90 yd [82 m]/42 g): #63525 baroque rose, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) balls.
Needles Size 11 (8 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 10 sts and 16 rows = 4" in St st.

Dax's Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:14:12 GMT

An easy baby sweater, worked with raglan shaping, a mixture of rib patterns, and two-color stripes. This cardigan is worked from the bottom up and is sized for 3 to 24 months.

Designer Katie Himmelberg
Finished Size 21 (23, 25, 27, 29)" chest circumference, to fit 3–6 (6–9, 9–12, 12–18, 18–24) months. Sweater shown measures 25".
Yarn Zitron Life Style (100% superwash merino; 169 yd [155 m]/50 g): #33 corn (A) and #63 ice blue (B), 3 balls each. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 26 sts and 44 rows = 4" in mistake rib.

Notation: 4 balls in each color are needed for the largest size.
Correction: Page 40, first column should read- Buttonhole band: With B and RS facing,….sts along right front edge.

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.

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.