Patterns : Sweater, Top Down, #4 - Medium

Rayonnant Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 21:57:45 GMT

Knit from the top down, this pullover is sure to become a favorite. A sweet lace yoke is worked into raglan sleeve shaping before simple stockinette completes the sweater body.

Designer Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Size 30 (31½, 34, 36¼, 39¼, 41½, 44½)" bust; shown in size 31½"
Yarn Louet MerLin Worsted (70% merino, 30% linen; 156 yd [143 m]/100 g):
• #05 goldilocks, 6 (7, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Lapis Yoke

AmyPalmer — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:06:57 GMT

Yoked pullover worked from the top down. This easy sweater is worked in the round, with simple, eye-catching detail around the neckline.

Designer Hannah Fettig Sizes 34¾ (39, 44¼, 48)" bust; shown in size 34¾"
Yarn The Fibre Company Organik (70% organic merino, 15% alpaca, 15% silk; 98 yd [89 m]/50 g):
• seawater, 10 (12, 14, 16) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 24" or longer cir needles, depending on size
• Size 8 (5 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle
• Stitch holders

Correction:
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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

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 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

New Motorbike Jacket

AmyPalmer — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:35:49 GMT

This woman’s easy top-down raglan cardigan features a hidden zipper under the front flap. Knitting the sleeves in the round and the body in one piece makes for seamless knitting.

Designer Rebecca Daniels
Sizes 35 (39½, 43½, 47¼)" bust; shown in size 35" with minimal ease
Yarn Schulana Merino Superlight (93% merino, 7% nylon; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #07 army, 13 (15, 17, 19) skeins
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 21 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of 4 or 5 double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• 26 (28, 30, 30)" separating zipper
• Sewing needle and matching thread
• Snaps (optional)
• Yarn needle