Patterns : Sweater, knit.wear

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.

Dropped Stitch Cardigan

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:35:28 GMT

Dropped Stitch Cardigan

ERICA PATBERG

Dropped stitches create striking details in this light cardigan. The cuffs, back, and raglan seams are shaped with dropped stitches.

FINISHED SIZE About 30 (34, 38, 44, 47)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 34", modeled with minimal ease.

YARN Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 395 yd [361 m]/3 1/2 oz [100 g]): winter wheat, 3 (4, 5, 6, 7) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 3 (3.25 mm): 40" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; cotton waste yarn; tapestry needle; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook.

GAUGE 26 sts and 31 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.

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.

Turned-Cable Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:28:23 GMT

Turned-Cable Cardigan
JEAN CLEMENT

A swingy, criss-cross shape and soft spun yarn whip up into a warm and cozy cardigan. A large cable adds interest to the border. Sweater is knit in pieces with cable added after seaming.

FINISHED SIZE 383⁄4 (44, 48, 531⁄4, 57)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 383⁄4".
YARN Classic Elite Yarns Ariosa (90% extrafine merino, 10% cashmere; 87 yd [79 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #4855 russet, 11 (12, 14, 15, 16) balls.
NEEDLES Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 16" and 29" circulars (cir) and two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 1" square piece of medium-weight interfacing; one 11⁄2" button.
GAUGE 14 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 22 sts of Cable Border chart = 31⁄4" wide.

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.

Thermal Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:15:08 GMT

Thermal Pullover
ALLYSON DYKHUIZEN

A classically shaped pullover with all-over dimple stitch and a deep shawl collar. Piece is worked in the round from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 273⁄4 (32, 343⁄4, 39, 413⁄4)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 273⁄4".
YARN Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #24075 camel heather, 10 (11, 13, 14, 16) balls.
NEEDLES Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir), 16" cir, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 23 sts and 21 rnds = 4" in Ovals in the Rnd patt.

Ribbed-Waist Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:08:15 GMT

Ribbed-Waist Pullover
ANGELA HAHN

Ribbed panels accent the back neck and cuffs and shape the waist of this pullover. Piece is worked in the round from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 341⁄2 (383⁄4, 43, 471⁄4, 511⁄4)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 341⁄2".
YARN Juniper Moon Farm Chadwick (60% merino wool, 40% baby alpaca; 202 yd [185 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #05 Hannah, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm): 24-40" circular (cir), depending on size you are making, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 19 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 24 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in k2, p2 rib, stretched slightly.

Lattice Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:28:08 GMT

Lattice Cardigan
TAMMY EIGEMAN THOMPSON

An all-over lattice stitch adds texture to a cardigan with preppy charm. Piece is knit back and forth from the bottom up.

FINISHED SIZE 361⁄4 (401⁄4, 441⁄4, 481⁄4, 521⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 361⁄4".
YARN Harrisville Designs New England Shetland (100% pure virgin wool; 217 yd [198 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #47 suede Shetland, 8 (9, 9, 10, 11) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 2 (2.75 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five 1⁄2" buttons.
GAUGE 28 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Cable chart patt.

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.

Horseshoe Cape

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 20:05:15 GMT

Horseshoe Cape
SARAH WILSON

The perfect snuggly cardigan for a rainy day. Cardigan is worked back and forth in one piece from the bottom up. Ribbing and a horseshoe cable band are worked after folding into shape.

FINISHED SIZE 591⁄4 (64, 673⁄4, 703⁄4, 733⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cape shown measures 591⁄4".
YARN Tahki Yarns Cora Color (50% Corriedale wool, 50% alpaca; 92 yd [84 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #011 wheat, 7 (9, 11, 13, 15) balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm) 60" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; one 11⁄2" button.
GAUGE 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st.

Honeycomb Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:52:31 GMT

Honeycomb-Collar Pullover
CHARLES D. GANDY

A thick double cable gives snuggly warmth to a bulky pullover. The deep funnel neck and boxy shape give a mod silhouette to a classic knit.

FINISHED SIZE 383⁄4 (423⁄4, 463⁄4, 511⁄2, 56)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 383⁄4".
YARN Rowan Cocoon (80% merino wool, 20% kid mohair; 126 yd [115 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #00806 frost (beige), 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
NEEDLES Size 101⁄2 (6.5 mm): 32-47" circular (cir), depending on size you are making; Size 9 (5.5 mm): Two spare cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; crochet hook size H/8 (5 mm); waste yarn.
GAUGE 14 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

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.

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.