Aquitane Pullover

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:16:14 GMT

An intermediate women's seamless yoke pullover with dramatic lace pattern. A subtle texture pattern adorns the body and upper sleeves. Worked in the round for seamless knitting, the body features waist shaping. The yoke is worked without shaping until just below the neckband, where there's a drastic decrease in stitch count.

Designer Deborah Newton

Pattern Corrections to Yoke section: Set up pieces: Left sleeve: With RS facing, sl first 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts of rnd to holder, then sl last 7 (8, 14, 13, 19) sts to holder—38 (34, 34, 38, 38) sts rem. Mark this as left sleeve. Right sleeve: With RS facing, sl first 7 ( 8, 14, 13, 19) sts of rnd to holder, then sl last 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts to holder—38 (34, 34, 38, 38) sts rem. Mark this as right sleeve. Join pieces: With body on larger cir needle, sl 2 sts of body to right needle, place next 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts onto holder for right underarm, sl next 65 (65, 65, 77, 77) sts to right needle for back, place next 6 (9, 15, 12, 18) sts onto holder for left underarm, sl 38 (34, 34, 38, 38) left sleeve sts to cir needle, place next 8 (7, 13, 14, 20) sts of body onto holder for left underarm, sl next 61 (69, 69, 73, 73) sts to right needle for front, place next 8 (7, 13, 14, 20) sts of body onto holder for right underarm, sl 38 (34, 34, 38, 38) right sleeve sts to cir needle—202 (202, 202, 226, 226) sts total. Sl 2 sts of right sleeve to left needle and pm for beg of rnd. Next rnd: Work right cable over 4 sts (2 right sleeve sts and 2 back sts), pm, work 61 (61, 61, 73, 73) sts in lace patt, pm, work right cable over 4 sts (2 back sts and 2 left sleeve sts), pm, work lace patt over 133 (133, 133, 145, 145) sts to end. Work 29 (29, 39, 39, 39) more rnds in patt, ending with Rnd 10 (10, 20, 20, 20) of lace patt. Change to smaller cir needle. Dec rnd: Work in k1, p1 rib, and at the same time dec 64 (64, 64, 72, 72) sts evenly spaced—138 (138, 138, 154, 154) sts rem. Work even in rib for 3/4". BO all sts.

Finished Size 34¼ (37, 42¼, 45)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34¼", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Kumara (85% merino, 15% baby camel; 128 yd [117 m]/50 g): #5719 strawberry frappe, 8 (9, 11, 12) balls.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of 4 or 5 double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
•Markers (m);
• stitch holders;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in textured patt on larger needle; 19 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in lace patt on larger needle. Rep Rnds 1–4 for patt.

Big Montana Tunic

AmyPalmer — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:20:51 GMT

Woman’s easy sleeveless vest pullover with oversized cowl neck and lace pattern. In a bulky yarn, the lace is dramatic and the knitting is quick. Working in the round makes for seamless knitting, and the long A-line shape is flattering.

Designer Cecily Glowik MacDonald
Finished Size 30¼ (34¾, 39, 43½, 47¾)" bust circumference. Tunic shown measures 30¼", modeled with some negative ease.
Yarn Tahki Montana (100% wool; 130 yd [120 m]/100 g): #03 bark, 5 (5, 6, 6, 7) skeins.
Needles Body—size 13 (9 mm): 24" circular (cir). Armhole ribbing—size 11 (8 mm): 16" cir. Cowl—size 15 (10 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• large stitch holder or waste yarn;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 11 sts and 14 rows = 4" in rev St st on middle-size needle; 13 sts of lace panel measure 5" wide on middle-size needle.

Patterns : Tunic, Lace Pattern, Interweave Knits

Aquitane Pullover

Big Montana Tunic