Patterns : Sweater, #3 – Light, 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.

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.

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