Patterns : Sweater, #4 – Medium

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.

Retrograde Sweater

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 23:01:47 GMT

Retrograde Sweater
LAURA ZUKAITE

A surprising open back offers an unexpected twist to a boxy cardigan. Piece is knit flat and seamed with twisted stitch details.

FINISHED SIZE 35 (39, 43, 49, 53)" bust circumference, buttoned. Sweater shown measures 39", modeled with moderate ease.

YARN Long Island Livestock Company Dorset Wool (82% llama, 18% wool; 400 yd [366 m]/4 1/4 oz [119 g]): gray + white, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 5 (3.75 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle; five 1/4" buttons.

GAUGE 15 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Openwork patt; 24 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st.

High-Button Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:50:49 GMT

High-Button Cardigan

CECILY GLOWIK MACDONALD

A wide funnel neck and swingy fronts make a modern everyday cardigan. Cardigan is worked in one piece from the top down.

FINISHED SIZE 30 3/4 (33 3/4, 36 3/4, 39 3/4, 42, 46)" bust circumference, buttoned.

Cardigan shown measures 33 3/4", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN String Theory Hand Dyed Yarn Blue Faced Sport (100% blue faced Leicester wool; 252 yd [230 m]/4 oz [113 g]): juniper, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 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; five 5/8" buttons.

GAUGE 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.

Brickwork Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:21:28 GMT

Brickwork Cardigan

TAMMY EIGEMAN THOMPSON

A strong garter rib gives texture to a fitted women’s cardigan. Sweater is knit flat in pieces for best shaping.

FINISHED SIZE 34 (35 1/2, 38 1/2, 41, 43)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 34", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Henry’s Attic Bamboo Cotton 990 (51% combed organic cotton, 49% bamboo rayon; 495 yd [453 m]/8 oz [227 g]): cream, 3 skeins.

NEEDLES Body—size 5 (3.75 mm). Sleeves—size 5 (3.75 mm) and size 4 (3.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 1 1/8" button.

GAUGE 23 sts and 28 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needles.

Currant Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:53:10 GMT

CURRANT CARDIGAN
Margie Mitchell

A scooped neck and no ribbing modernize the classic cabled cardigan. Wavy and pod cables give a whimsical appeal to this staple piece.

Finished Size 39 (43½, 48, 53, 56½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 39", modeled with moderate ease.
Yarn Bergère de France Magic + (50%_superwash wool, 50% acrylic; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23246 corail, 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three 7/8" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles; Wavy Cable chart with one Rope Cable chart on each side = 5½" wide on largest needles.

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.

Sylvia's Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:49:21 GMT

SYLVIA'S PULLOVER

Maria Leigh

A wide boatneck and bouncy superwash yarn make a traditional Aran sweater modern. Piece is begun in the round and split at underarms with twisted stitches and cable pattern.

Finished Size 31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 45¾, 47¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35¾ ".

Yarn Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool; 218 yd [199 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #30 azalea pink, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

Plaits and Links Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:24 GMT

PLAITS AND LINKS CARDIGAN

Kathy Zimmerman

A cropped silhouette livens up a classic cabled cardigan. A wooly, Shetland-style yarn gives definition to Aran styling. Back and fronts are worked separately with raglan shaping.

Finished Size 37¾ (41, 44¾, 48, 51¾)" bust circumference, buttoned, with fronts overlapped about 1½". Cardigan shown measures 37¾".

Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Wonderfully Woolly (100% New England wool; 250 yards [228 m]/4 oz [115 g]): #7404 lichen 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles Neckband and cuffs-size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body and sleeves-size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three ⅝" buttons.

Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Seed st on larger needles; 12 sts of Chart A = 2¼ " wide on larger needles; 18 sts of Chart B = 3½" wide on larger needles; 12 sts of Charts C and D = 2" wide on larger needles.

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.

Minnette Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:21:04 GMT

Designer Cassie Castillo
Sizes 33½ (37, 41, 44½, 48½ )" bust circumference; shown in size 33½"
Yarn Austermann Merino Silk (70% merino, 22% silk, 8% cashmere; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g (see Notes):
• #608 green, 9 (10, 12, 13, 15) skeins
Yarn distributed by Skacel Collection
Gauge 17 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in Diagonal patt; 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in Eyelet Rib patt, relaxed
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn to be used as stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s sweater knit from the center of the front and back out in a lace rib pattern.

Toulouse Pullover

AmyPalmer — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 19:54:32 GMT

Designer Leah B. Thibault
Sizes 33¾ (35¾, 37¾, 41¾, 46, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 35¾"
Yarn MountainTop Vista (50% wool, 50% superfine alpaca; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g):
• #6075 beaver gray, 10 (10, 11, 13, 14, 15) skeins
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
Gauge 19½ sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 29" circular (cir) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 29" cir needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s easy sweater to knit with tie neck detail.

Tucked-Buttonband Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:25:08 GMT

Tucked-Buttonband Cardigan
KYOKO NAKAYOSHI

Inspired by traditional Chinese garments, this jacket is finished with a high neck and a unique tucked buttonband. Piece is knit flat from the bottom up in one piece.

FINISHED SIZE 341⁄2 (39, 431⁄2, 48, 511⁄2)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 341⁄2".
YARN Fyberspates Scrumptious Aran (55% merino, 45% silk; 180 yd [165 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #403 water, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Lantern Moon.
NEEDLES Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" 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; thin waste yarn; three 11⁄8" buttons; one 5⁄8" button.
GAUGE 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Hourglass Sleeve Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:10:50 GMT

Hourglass-Sleeve Pullover

CAROLYN NOYES

A simply knit raglan lets an undulating sleeve pattern take center stage. Sweater body is knit in the round from the bottom up; sleeves are knit flat.

FINISHED SIZE 331⁄4 (371⁄4, 411⁄4, 451⁄4, 491⁄2)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 331⁄4".
YARN Bergère de France Origin' Alpaga (80% merino wool, 20% baby alpaca; 98 yd [90 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #24182 alpage, 10 (12, 13, 14, 16) balls.
NEEDLES Sizes 4 and 6 (3.5 and 4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 30 sts of chart = 53⁄4" wide on larger needle.

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.

Columnar Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:35:23 GMT

Columnar Jacket
AMY CHRISTOFFERS

Reverse stockinette and columns of ribbing add swing and flattering lines to a knit cardigan. Sweater is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms.

FINISHED SIZE 371⁄4 (411⁄4, 451⁄4, 491⁄4, 531⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 371⁄4 ".
YARN O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% wool; 99 yd [90 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #6403 haystack, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
NEEDLES Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle; one 11⁄4" button.
GAUGE 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle