Patterns : Sweater, Lace, Cardigan

Colonnade Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:48:39 GMT

COLONNADE JACKET

Amy Miller

Lace columns and an I-cord edging dress up a swingy cardigan. Jacket is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up.

Finished Size 35¼ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35¼".

Yarn Plymouth Yarn Jeannee (51% cotton, 49% acrylic; 111 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #0024, 9 (11, 12, 13, 15) skeins.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Disk Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:44:10 GMT

Disk Cardigan
HEATHER ZOPPETTI

Six lace panels in three different lace patterns are seamed to make a swingy circle cardigan.

FINISHED SIZE 15 (16, 17, 18, 19)" back width. Cardigan shown measures 15".
YARN Lorna's Laces Lion & Lamb (50% silk, 50% wool; 205 yd [187 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #4ns blackberry, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.|
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Removable markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.|
GAUGE 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in lace patt.

Linen and Lace Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 21:06:32 GMT

Linen and Lace Cardigan
Nancy Eiseman

This flattering, swingy duster is knit from the top down with raglan shaping. An easy-to-remember trellis lace pattern adds graphic interest.

FINISHED SIZE 32 (33½, 36½, 39½, 43½, 47½)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 32", modeled with slight negative ease.
YARN Classic Elite Yarns Soft Linen (35% wool, 35% linen, 30% baby alpaca; 137 yd [125 m]/1. oz [50 g]): #2203 dove gray, 10 (11, 12, 12, 14, 15) balls.
NEEDLES Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 22 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles. 19 sts and 18 rows = 4" in Lace Trellis patt on smaller needles.

Brise-Soleil Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:08:28 GMT

Women's easy cardigan with all over lace design and set-in sleeves. A simple one-row buttonhole is worked to close this sweater.

Designer Debbie O'Neill
Sizes 35 (38, 41½, 44½, 47½, 50½)" bust; shown in size 38"
Yarn Classic Elite Portland Tweed (50% wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/50 g):
• #5075 sulfur (green-yellow), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12, 13) balls
Gauge 21 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles, before blocking; 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles, after blocking; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lattice lace patt on larger needles, after blocking
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• One 1⅜" button

Nimbus Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 20:25:49 GMT

Woman’s experienced hoodie cardigan with cables, lace, and intarsia. This casual sweater combines color and stitch pattern changes to create diagonal graphics. Worked in one piece to the armholes. Sleeves are picked up from armholes and worked down.

Designer Annie Modesitt
Finished Size 33¾ (35¾, 37¾, 39¾, 41¾, 45¾, 47¾)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35¾", modeled with 1–2" positive ease.
Yarn Zitron Nimbus (100% organic wool; 110 yd [101 m]/50 g): #410 sage (A), 4 (5, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6) balls; #401 white (B), 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 9, 10) balls. Yarn distributed by Skacel.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer and 16" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• safety pins;
• cable needle (cn);
• markers (m);
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in lace patt; 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in cable patt.

CORRECTIONS:

Exchange the pattern instructions in BODY section with:

Divide for armholes: (RS) Cont in patt, work to sl st at end of 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6, 6)th column; instead of slipping st, knit into st below sl st but do not drop sl st from needle, then place right-front sts (all sts on right needle) onto holder; work sl st and purl st, then work 8 (9, 8, 9, 10, 10, 11) more columns in patt, ending before sl st at end of last column, knit into st below sl st but do not drop sl st from needle; place next 39 (39, 48, 48, 48, 57, 57) sts onto holder for left front—74 (83, 74, 83, 92, 92, 101) sts rem for back. Back: Cont in patt, dec 1 st each end of needle on next RS row, then every 4th row 15 (16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 18) more times—42 (49, 40, 47, 54, 52, 63) sts rem. Work even if necessary until armhole measures 10½ (11, 11½, 12, 12½, 13, 12½)", ending with a WS row. Place sts on holder. Fronts: Place left-front sts onto needle. Work 1 RS row in patt, turn and work 1 WS row in patt, then join a 2nd ball and work WS row of right front, positioning both fronts on same needle to work at the same time. Cont in patt until all sts are changed to B. At the same time, dec 1 st at each armhole edge on next row, then every 4th row 15 (16, 16, 17, 18, 19, 18) more times and also at the same time dec 1 st 4 sts from each neck edge on next row, then every 4th row 8 (5, 16, 14, 12, 19, 15) more times, then every other row 0 (0, 0, 0, 0, 0, 4) times—15 (17, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) sts rem for right front and 14 (16, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) sts rem for left front. Work even if necessary until armhole measures 10½ (11, 11½, 12, 12½, 13, 12½)", ending with a WS row. Join shoulders: Place back sts onto spare needle. With RS tog and beg at left armhole edge, join left shoulder using three-needle BO (see Glossary) until 4 left-front sts rem; place these sts onto needle beside back sts. Rep for right shoulder—29 (32, 27, 32, 37, 33, 42) sts rem. With RS facing, work I-cord BO across these sts as foll: (RS) K1, sl 1 wyf, k1, p2tog, k1, turn work. Next row: (WS) [Sl 1 wyf, k1] 2 times, sl 1 wyf. Rep last 2 rows until 8 sts rem, ending with a WS row. Place 4 sts onto each of 2 needles. With RS tog, graft sts using Kitchener st (see Glossary).

And, exchange the pattern instructions in HOOD section with:

Hood

With RS facing and beg 14 (16, 13, 16, 18, 16, 21) sl sts down from right-shoulder seam along right-front edge, pick up 14 (16, 13, 16, 18, 16, 21) sl sts (do not pick up and knit; simply slip the st onto the needle to pick it up) to shoulder seam, 21 (24, 19, 24, 29, 25, 34) sts along back edge, and 14 (16, 13, 16,

18, 16, 21) sts down left-front edge—49 (56, 45, 56, 65, 57, 76) sts total. Next row: (WS) With B, [sl 1 wyf, k1] 2 times, p41 (48, 37, 48, 57, 49, 68) while inc 6 (9, 20, 9, 10, 18, 9) sts evenly spaced by working (p1, k1) into same st, [k1, sl 1 wyf] 2 times—55 (65, 65, 65, 75, 75, 85) sts. Next row: (RS) K1, sl 1 wyf, k1, p1, work Row 1 of Lace chart to last 4 sts, p1, k1, sl 1 wyf, k1. Cont in patt until hood measures 10 (10½, 11, 11½, 12, 12½, 12)" from pick-up row, ending with a WS row. Shape hood using short-rows (see Glossary) as foll:

Short-Row 1: Work 22 (32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 42) sts in patt, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Short-Row 2: Work in patt to 10 sts before previously wrapped st, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Rep last row 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) more time(s)—2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) wrapped sts. Next row: (RS) Work in patt to end of row, working wraps tog with wrapped sts.

Short-Row 3: Work 22 (32, 32, 32, 32, 32, 42) sts in patt, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Short-Row 4: Work in patt to 10 sts before previously wrapped st, wrap next st, turn, work to end of row.

Rep last row 0 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2) more time(s)—2 (3, 3, 3, 3, 3, 4) wrapped sts. Next row: (WS) Work in patt to end of row, working wraps tog with wrapped sts. Join top of hood: Sl 27 (32, 32, 32, 37, 37, 42) sts to spare needle—28 (33, 33, 33, 38, 38, 43) sts rem on left needle. With RS tog and beg at selvedge edge, work three-needle BO across all sts, ending by working the extra st tog with last BO.

Nordique Swing

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 18:38:21 GMT

Woman's intermediate cardigan with cropped silhouette, slight A-line shape, and allover lace pattern. The standup collar is achieved with back neck extensions that join fronts with back while working short-rows and shaping.

Designer Véronik Avery
Finished Size 32¾ (35¼, 38, 40¾, 43¼, 46, 48¾)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 38", modeled with 3" positive ease.
Yarn St-Denis Nordique (100% wool; 150 yd [138 m]/50 g): #5852 eggplant, 7 (8, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and 24" or longer circular (cir). Ribbing—size 2½ (3 mm): 24" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Stitch holders;
• tapestry needle;
• markers (m);
• eight ⅝" buttons.
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Errata

Right-back neck extension:

Row 3: Knit to last 2 sts, ssk (last front st and next back neck st).