Patterns : #2 – Fine

Resistance Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:14:32 GMT

Designer Megi Burcl
Size 48" wide and 20" deep
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Sport Weight (100% baby alpaca; 110 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #507 light gray (A), 3 skeins
• #512 eggplant (B), 3 skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 42 rows = 4" in garter st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle

Garter stitch shawl worked back and forth in panels.

Wendy's Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:14:09 GMT

WENDY’S PULLOVER

Ruthie Nussbaum

A peter pan collar in a contrasting collar finishes this simple, fitted tee. Pullover is knit from the bottom up.

Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40, 45, 48½) bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32½".

Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Sock (100% superwash merino wool; 395 yd [361 m]/4 oz [113 g]): badlands (MC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4) skeins; alizarin (CC), 1 skein.

Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm). Ribbing and collar—size 2 (2.75 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five ½" buttons.

Gauge 26 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

Open Eye Tunic

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:51:55 GMT

OPEN EYE TUNIC

Deborah Helmke

Double yarnovers and an open cane stitch give swing to this super lacey tunic. Tunic is worked flat in pieces from the bottom up.

Finished Size 30 (35½, 41, 47, 52½)" bust circumference. Garment shown measures 30".

Yarn Anzula Luxury Fibers Breeze (65% silk, 35% linen; 750 yd [685 m]/4 oz [114 g]): rye, 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) skeins.

Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm). Neck and armhole bands—size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 22 rows = 4" in Eyelet Lace patt on larger needles with yarn held double; 17 sts and 14½ rows = 4" in Cane st on larger needles with yarn held double.

Ladder Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:16:03 GMT

LADDER TANK

Nancy Eiseman

Columns of lace give breezy grace to a boxy tank. Knitting in the round from the bottom up makes it as easy to knit as to wear.

Finished Size 33½ (36½, 42¾, 45¾, 48¾)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33½".

Yarn Elsebeth Lavold Hempathy (34% hemp, 41% cotton, 25% modal; 153 yd [140 m]/1¾ oz [50g]): #034 gray, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.

Needles Body—size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Neck and armhole edgings—size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 25 sts and 34 rows = 4" in k2, p3 rib on larger needle; 21 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Lace Ladder patt on larger needle.

Charleston Tee

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:45:09 GMT

CHARLESTON TEE

Ruth Garcia-Alcantud

A fully finished picot hem and puffed sleeves define a feminine tee inspired by the 1940s. Piece is knit flat and finished with an I-cord bind-off.

Finished Size 31 (34½, 38½, 42, 45½)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 31".

Yarn Zealana Kiwi (40% merino, 30% organic cotton, 30% possum; 136 yd [124 m]/1½ oz [40 g]): #15 aurora pink, 8 (9, 11, 12, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by Yarn Sisters.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); waste yarn for provisional CO; size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook; spare needle in same size or smaller; stitch holders; tapestry needle; one 3/8" button; 1 yd narrow elastic (optional).

Gauge 27 sts and 40 rows = 4" in St st.

Vine Street Tee

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:20:42 GMT

Women’s tee with simple stitch detail at collar and hems.

Designer Amy Herzog
Sizes 26½ (28½, 30, 32, 34, 35½, 37½, 41, 44½, 48)" bust circumference; shown in size 30"
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Light (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 159 yd [145 m]/50 g):
• blue tourmaline, 4 (5, 5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 27 sts and 34 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 27 sts and 34 rows = 4" in Rosette St on larger needles
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Mackinac Tank

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:08:21 GMT

Women’s easy knitted tank with ruffle detail at back neck and garter stitch accents.

Designer Danielle Chalson
Sizes 32 (35, 38, 41, 44, 47)" bust circumference; shown in size 32"
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Firefly (75% viscose, 25% linen; 155 yd [142 m]/50 g):
• #7758 crimson, 4 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7) skeins
Gauge 21 sts and 30 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm) needles and 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle

Afion Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:01:48 GMT

Women’s cardigan with lace panels along the front edges and hems.

Designer Jean Clement
Sizes 36 (39½, 41½, 45½, 48)" bust circumference with fronts overlapped; shown in size 36"
Yarn Grignasco Champagne (75% superwash merino, 25% silk; 180 yd [165 m]/ 50 g):
• #1117 watermelon, 9 (10, 10, 11, 12) balls
Yarn distributed by Plymouth Yarn
Gauge 24 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle; 24 sts and 31 rows = 4" in Collar patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" cir needle and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Tapestry needle

Pandora Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 18:38:56 GMT

Women’s cardigan worked in one piece with raglan shaping.

Designer Mari Chiba
Sizes 36 (41, 45½, 50½, 57½)" bust circumference; shown in size 41"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lanaloft Sports Weight (100% wool; 145 yd [133 m] /50 g):
• #LL88 perfect peach, 7 (8, 9, 11, 12) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 6 (4 mm): 40" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Removable m
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Tapestry needle
• Hook and eye

Love Braid Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:09:56 GMT

Women’s knitted cardigan with looped braid-like back detail.

Designer Melissa Wehrle
Sizes 36 (38, 40, 41½, 45½, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 36"
Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Metalico (50% baby alpaca, 50% mulberry silk; 147 yd [134 m]/50 g):
• #1612 platinum, 6 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins
Gauge 23 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Tapestry needle

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.

Diamond Rib Dress

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:29:54 GMT

Diamond Rib Dress

LAURA ZUKAITE

An undulating diamond rib pattern gives a tight, slinky fit to this knitted dress. Luxury yarn and nearly seamless construction make knitting this dress a pleasure.

FINISHED SIZE 26 3/4 (32, 37 1/4)" bust circumference. Dress shown measures 26 3/4", modeled with negative ease.

YARN Blue Sky Alpacas Metalico (50% baby alpaca, 50% raw silk; 147 yd [135_m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): platinum, 8 (9, 10) skeins.

NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 4 (3.5 mm): 32" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders.

GAUGE 36 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Body chart patt on larger needle.

Colorblock Tank

arwilliams — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 22:28:03 GMT

Colorblock Tank

AMY GUNDERSON

Pure linen yarn, graphic stripes, and a striking angular shape make this V neck tank a statement piece. Tank is worked in two pieces and seamed at center front and back.

FINISHED SIZE 32 1/2(37, 41 1/2, 46, 48 1/2, 50 1/2)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 32 1/2".

YARN Fibra Natura Flax (100% linen; 137 yd [125 m]/1 3/4 oz [50 g]): #102 poppy (red; A), 1 skein; #15 black (B), 1 skein; #105 natural (C), 3 (3, 4, 4, 4, 4) skeins; #11 adriatic (blue; D), 1 (1, 1, 2, 2, 2) skein(s); #101 buttercream (cream; E), 1 (2, 2, 2, 2, 2) skein(s). Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

NEEDLES Size 4 (3.5 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.

GAUGE 21 sts and 31 rows = 4" in St st.

Vertex Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:26:51 GMT

VERTEX CARDIGAN
Carol Feller

Increases and decreases create a geometric, biased fabric in this short sleeved cardigan. Cardigan is worked from the top down with mock seams.

Finished Size 14 (15¾, 17½, 18¾, 20¼, 21½, 23¼)" back width at underarm.
Cardigan shown measures 14", modeled with negative ease.
Yarn Manos Del Uruguay Fino (70% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk; 492 yd [450 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): teal, 2 (2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 40" 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.
Gauge 22 sts and 35 rows = 4" in St st.

Verity Shawl

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:24:08 GMT

VERITY SHAWL
Ágnes Kutas-Keresztes

A triangular lace shawl with drape and swing. Delicate cable and lace stitches direct the eye toward the floral border.

Finished Size 62" wide and 27½" deep.
Yarn Valley Yarns Charlemont (60% fine superwash merino, 20% mulberry silk, 20% polyamide; 439 yd [401 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #16770 evergreen, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Sizes 5 (3.75 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 40" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm) for BO. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; blocking pins.
Gauge 19 sts and 31 rows = 4" in cable and lace patt on smallest needle, after blocking.