Patterns : Sweater, Short-rows

Askew Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:19:01 GMT

Askew Cardigan

CECILY GLOWIK MACDONALD

A swingy asymmetrical shape and cap sleeves make a fun everyday cardigan. Piece is knit from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 34 1/4 (37 1/4, 40, 43, 46, 48 3/4)" bust circumference, buttoned, with overlap; modeled with minimal ease. Cardigan shown measures 34 1/4".

YARN The Plucky Knitter Primo Sport (75% extra fine superwash Italian merino wool, 20% cashmere, 5% nylon; 275 yd [251 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): memories, 4 (4, 5, 5, 5, 6) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 29" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three 5/8" buttons.

GAUGE 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st.

Lost Garden Tee

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:02:31 GMT

Designer Jean Chung
Sizes 31 (35½, 40½, 45, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 31"
Yarn Knit Picks Comfy Worsted (75% cotton, 25% acrylic; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #6111 rosehip, 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 28 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): straight and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight needles
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Elbow-length sleeves and a lace yoke set off this women’s sweater, a perfect layering piece for spring.

Rockfall Sweater

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:38:29 GMT

Designer Mari Chiba
Sizes 27 (31¼, 34½, 38¾, 43, 47¼)" bust circumference; shown in size 31¼" with B cup
Yarn Zitron Kimono (54% merino, 46% silk; 328 yd [300 m]/100 g):
• #4019 milk chocolate brown, 3 (3, 3, 4, 4, 5) skeins
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 19 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st; 21 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in lace patt
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

This women’s bottom up seamless sweater features an asymmetrical lace yoke.

Arc-en-Ciel Pullover

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 17:35:32 GMT

Designer Maria Leigh
Sizes 32 (36, 40, 44, 48, 52)" bust circumference; shown in size 36"
Yarn Noro Taiyo Sock Yarn (50% cotton, 17% wool, 17% nylon, 16% silk; 460 yd [420 m]/100 g):
• #S23 brick/green/tan, 4 (5, 6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 27 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 21/2 (3 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): one dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Long color repeats do all the work in this women’s bias-knit pullover.

Bibbed Shirtwaist

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:33:51 GMT

BIBBED SHIRTWAIST

Amy Miller

The trim tailoring of a tuxedo bib is made feminine in this fitted pullover. Piece is knit from the bottom up; sleeves are knit flat and seamed.

Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32½".

Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Meadow Silk (70% highland wool, 30% tussah silk; 200 yd [183 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #520 sage, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) 7⁄16" buttons.

Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Imbolc Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:23:22 GMT

Designer Josie Mercier
Sizes 30 (34, 38½, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 34"
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g):
• autumn jasper, 7 (8, 9, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 25 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 17 sts and 32 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needles, after blocking
Tools
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight needles and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): straight needles, 16" cir needle, and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s sweater with lace counterpane designs set into the sides of the body.

Crosscut Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:14:41 GMT

Designer Véronik Avery
Sizes 32½ (37, 41½, 46, 50, 54½ )" bust circumference; shown, in size 37"
Yarn St-Denis Sommet (100% baby alpaca; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g):
• #8220 chalk blue, 7 (8, 9, 10, 12, 13) balls
Gauge 22 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight needles, set of 5 double-pointed (dpn) needles, and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Removable m
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s long-sleeved pullover with counterpane details inserted at the shoulders.

Gathered Blouse

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:48:49 GMT

Gathered Blouse

KATYA FRANKEL

A sweet blouse is nipped in with cables at the collar and cuffs. Pullover is worked in the round from the top down with raglan and short-row shaping.

FINISHED SIZE 32 (353⁄4, 401⁄2, 441⁄4, 48)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32".
YARN Cascade Yarns Venezia Worsted (70% merino wool, 30% silk; 219 yd [200 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #178 deep sea (blue-green), 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) skeins.
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 Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 21 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st; 24 sts = 4" in cable patt.

Hither Pullover

AmyPalmer — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:31:16 GMT

Designer Anniken Allis
Sizes 42 (46, 51, 55, 59½)" bust circumference; shown in size 42"
Yarn Mirasol Tuhu (50% baby llama, 40% merino wool, 10% angora; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #2006 silver fox, 12 (13, 16, 18, 20) skeins
Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever
Gauge 20 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s knitted sweater with lace pattern, worked in pieces.

Margot Pullover

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 22:17:30 GMT

Designer Mercedes Tarasovich-Clark
Sizes 40½ (45½, 50, 55½, 59½)" bust circumference; shown in size 40½"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Shepherd’s Shades (100% wool; 131 yd [118 m]/100 g):
• #SS625 smoky phlox, 7 (9, 10, 11, 12) skeins
Gauge 14 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 32" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Inspired by a traditional gansey textured stitch pattern, this women’s sweater is knit side-to-side, beginning with one arm.

Bixby Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 22:45:05 GMT

Designer Kathleen Dames
Sizes 39 (43, 47½, 51½, 56, 59)" bust circumference; shown in size 43"
Yarn Tahki Yarns Donegal Tweed (100% wool; 183 yd [167 m]/100 g):
• #830 fawn/burgundy tweed, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools • Size 6 (4 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Two 22 (24, 24, 24, 26, 26)" zippers
• Yarn needle
• Sewing needle
• Sewing thread to match yarn

Women’s dolman sweater knit in pieces then seamed. The outside of the arms are joined with a zipper.

Michaela Tee

AmyPalmer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:24:52 GMT

Designer Terri Kruse
Sizes 33½ (36¼, 38½, 40¾, 43¼, 45½, 47½)" bust circumference; shown in size 33½"
Yarn Rowan Amy Butler Belle Organic DK (50% organic wool, 50% organic cotton; 131 yd [120 m]/50 g):
• #002 cornflower, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9, 10) skeins
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 22 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st
Tools • Size 6 (4 mm): 32" and 40" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Two ⅝" buttons

Top-down women’s raglan pullover with button placket detail.

Jenica Pullover

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:59:30 GMT

Jenica Pullover
Hilary Smith Callis

With its deep rounded back and lacy ruffles, this women’s sweater makes a big statement. Knit from the top down in one piece with two different weights of yarn, this pullover is a show stopper.

Sizes 32¾ (37, 40¾, 45, 48¾ )" bust; shown in size 32¾"
Yarn Shibui Knits Baby Alpaca DK (100% alpaca; 255 yd [233 m]/100 g):
• #229 mulberry (A), 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins
Shibui Knits Silk Cloud (60% kid mohair, 40% silk; 330 yd [300 m]/25 g):
• #229 mulberry (B), 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Gauge19 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st with 1 strand of each yarn held tog
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 2440" circular (cir) needle, depending on size and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m) (1 in contrasting color)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Solveig Yoke

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 22:20:13 GMT

A cute woman’s pullover with a Fair Isle yoke. Simple shaping and a cowlneck add design details. Knit in the round, this sweater feature minimal seaming and finishing.

Designer Elinor Brown
Sizes 29¼ (32½, 36, 39½, 43½, 47¼, 50½)" bust; shown in size 32½"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool; 215 yd [197 m]/100 g):
• #6262 snap pea (MC), 4 (4, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) skeins
• #6201 winter white, 1 skein
• #6294 turquoise mix, 1 skein
• #6285 oceanic mix, 1 skein
• #6268 candied yam mix, 1 skein
• #6293 spiceberry mix, 1 skein
• #6234 cardinal, 1 skein
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 24" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Terry's Pullover

AmyPalmer — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:56:33 GMT

Men's raglan pullover with lattice cables framing the V-neck. A gentle shawl collar and ribbed sleeve detail create masculine elegance. A rustic but easy-care yarn, seamless knitting, and fun charts make a great project for wearer and knitter.

Designer Carol Feller
Finished Size 37 (41¼, 44¾, 48¾, 53)" chest circumference. Sweater shown measures 41¼".
Yarn Bergère de France Irland (80% wool, 13% acrylic, 7% viscose; 77 yd [70 m]/ 50 g): daim (tan), 13 (15, 16, 18, 20) skeins.
Needles Body and sleeves—size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and straight. Ribbing—size 6 (4 mm): 32" cir and straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• cable needle (cn);
• stitch holders or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.