Patterns : Talitha Kuomi

Amperes Hat

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:09:52 GMT

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Sizes 18¾ (20¼, 21¾)" circumference; shown in size 20¼"
Yarn MountainTop Chalet (70% baby alpaca, 30% bamboo; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #7443 adobe, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
Gauge 22 sts and 29 rnds = 4" in k3, p3 rib on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Women’s hat worked in triangular panels and seamed in finishing.

Merida Pullover

AmyPalmer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:47:48 GMT

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Sizes 37 (38½, 42, 45½, 52, 55½, 57½)" bust circumference; shown in size 38½"
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Solstice (70% organic cotton, 30% merino wool; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g):
• #2358 geranium (red; MC), 6 (7, 7, 8, 10, 11, 11) skeins
• #2338 pine cone (brown; CC), 3 (4, 4, 4, 5, 6, 6) skeins
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): two 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 20" or longer cir needle
• Yarn needle

Striped dolman tee, designed for a slouchy fit.

Annie Tank

AmyPalmer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 22:50:21 GMT

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Sizes 24½ (28½, 33, 37, 41½, 46½ )"; shown in size 28½"
Yarn Rowan Savannah (94% cotton, 6% silk; 87 yd [80 m]/50 g):
• #933 arid (reddish-brown; MC), 4 (5, 5, 6, 7, 8) balls
• #931 bare (tan; CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3, 4) balls
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 19 sts and 35 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle

Women’s striped garter stitch tank with twisted strap for asymmetrical detail.

Rib and Button Scarf

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:13:28 GMT

Rib and Button Scarf
Talitha Kuomi

Buttons not only add embellishment to this scarf, but also give the freedom to turn this versatile accessory into a wrap or cowl.

Finished Size Size 5½" wide and 73¼" long.
Yarn Malabrigo Rios (100% superwash merino; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g): #412 teal feather, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle; sewing needle and matching thread; eight 1" buttons, two flat ¾" buttons.
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in k3, p1 rib.

Really Pink Purse

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:09:07 GMT

Really Pink Purse
Talitha Kuomi

Knit this sassy and sturdy little purse as a perfect party-going accessory.

Finished Size About 12" wide, 5½" high, and 4" deep, with a 23" strap.
Yarn Brown Sheep Burly Spun (100% wool; 132 yd [121 m]/226 g): #BS- 38 lotus pink, 3 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m; use a different color to denote beg of rnd); 1 removable marker; 2 stitch holders; metal ring or bangle bracelet about 3" across; tapestry needle.
Gauge 13 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Cobblestone Vest

LarissaG — Thu, 05 May 2011 20:04:36 GMT

Cobblestone Vest
Talitha Kuomi

Long lacey mesh vest, with overlapping fronts and belt closure.

The yarn is held doubled throughout this project to make a light and airy garment on larger needles.

Finished Size 13 (14¾, 16¼, 17¾, 19½, 21)" back width and 27 (28½, 32¾, 30¼, 35¾, 38¼)" long. Sweater shown measures 14¾" and is intended to be worn with fronts loosely overlapped.
Yarn Louet Euroflax Sport (100% linen; 270 yd [247 m]/100 g): #58 burgundy, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn or large stitch holders; markers (m); tapestry needle; two ¾" buttons; sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 15 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st with yarn doubled on smaller needle, after blocking; 15 sts and 19 rows = 4" in dewdrop patt with yarn doubled on smaller needle, after blocking.

Eternalism Vest

AmyPalmer — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 19:58:12 GMT

Easy knitted vest for women with turned hems. The back is knit in one piece, then the fronts are knit as one continuous piece, curving around the back of the neck.

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Sizes 33 (37½, 41½, 46, 50)" bust circumference, including a 2½ (2¾, 2¼, 2, 1½)" opening at center front; vest shown in size 33"
Yarn Schoppel Wolle Pur (100% merino; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
•#1660 brown/green/yellow variegated, 3 (4, 4, 5, 6) skeins
Yarn distributed by Skacel
Gauge 15 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm) needles
• Size 10 (6 mm) or smaller spare needle
• Removable markers (m) or coil-less safety pins
• Stitch holder or waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Wild Olive Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 21:32:40 GMT

This beret features a simple lace repeat. Knit the hat in the round and block out for the perfect fit.

Designer Talitha Kuomi
Finished Size 17" circumference, unblocked. Brim may be blocked up to 24".
Yarn Cascade Pima Silk (85% pima cotton, 15% silk; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g): #7101 beige, 2 skeins.
Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and dpn. Size 10 (6 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions 10 markers (m); tapestry needle; balloon for blocking.
Gauge 23 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smallest needles; 20 sts and 24 rows = 4" slightly stretched in lace patt on smallest needles.