Patterns : #4 – Medium, Interweave Knits

Meadowsweet Hat

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:36:05 GMT

MEADOWSWEET HAT

Kim Haesemeyer

A sweet eyelet pattern works up for a light summer hat.

Finished Size 17½ (20¾)" brim circumference (unstretched), 9¼" tall and 25 (30)" circumference at widest point.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [191 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): yellow buttercup, 1 skein.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Lace patt on larger needles.

Fern Tank

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:03:10 GMT

FERN TANK

Amy Gunderson

Short-row are used to shape a detailed collar that dresses up a fitted tank. Two different gauges and fibers add interest. Piece is knit in the round.

Finished Size 33 (37, 41, 45, 49, 53)" bust circumference. Tank shown measures 33".

Yarn Fibra Natura Good Earth (53% cotton, 47% linen; 204 yd [186 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #108 bok choy (MC), 2 (3, 3, 4, 4, 4) skeins. Fibra Natura Whisper Lace (70% wool, 30% silk; 440 yd [400 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #101 mallow (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Universal Yarn.

Needles Body—size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn).

Collar—size 1½ (2.5 mm): two 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 16 sts and 22 rnds = 4" in Chevron patt on larger needles using MC; 28 sts and 36 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles using CC.

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.

Bowsprit Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:41:48 GMT

BOWSPRIT CARDIGAN

Charles D. Gandy

Yarnovers and changing needles adds open stripes to a swingy cardigan. Edges are held firm with hemmed and mitered corners.

Finished Size 36 (40½, 44, 48½, 52)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 36".

Yarn Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme (100% cotton; 180 yd [165 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #610 navy, 7 (8, 9, 11, 12) skeins.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 40–47" circular (cir), depending on garment size, and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 10 (6 mm): 32–40" cir, depending on garment size, and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 22 sts and 32 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle; 12 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Smocked Bodice

arwilliams — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 17:19:03 GMT

SMOCKED BODICE

Ruth Garcia-Alcantud

Smocking details the front and sleeve cuffs of this easygoing tee. The simple, fitted shape is perfect for spring.
Finished Size 34 (37½, 41½, 45, 49)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34", modeled with slight ease.
Yarn Universal Yarn Cotton Supreme (100% cotton; 180 yd [165 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #614 terra cotta, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8) skeins.|
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st; 29 sts and 23 rows = 4" in Smocked patt.

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.

Chloe's Vest

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:48:53 GMT

CHLOE'S VEST
Josie Mercier

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 34", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Rowan Wool Cotton 4 Ply (50% merino wool, 50% cotton; 197 yd [180m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #00490 violet, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Band-size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Body-size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir. Lace inset-size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog; 24 sts and 38 rows = 4" in Lace Inset patt on smallest needles.

A simply shaped sweater vest is dolled up with a delicate lace inset. Vest is knit in three pieces with the inset worked from the center out.

Bartok Tunik

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:25:28 GMT

BARTÓK TUNIK
Julia Farwell-Clay

Colorwork inspired by Hungarian embroidery decorates a feminine blouse. Bell sleeves and a keyhole at the neckline give a bohemian silhouette.

Finished Size 32¼ (36¼, 40¼, 44¼, 48¼)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32¼", modeled with negative ease.
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Majestic Tweed (40% wool, 20% angora; 20% silk; 20% nylon; 110 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #7246 true teal (MC), 7 (8, 8, 9, 10) skeins; #7206 butterscotch (CC), 2 (2, 2, 2, 3) skeins.
Needles Body-size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Hems and neck edging-size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st with larger needle.

Glasgow Jacket

arwilliams — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:44:57 GMT

GLASGOW JACKET

Laura Matthews

Tartan-inspired colorwork brightens up this piece of knitting architecture. Jacket is knit in seven flat pieces and seamed with I-cord trim.

Finished Size 36½ (40, 43½, 46½, 50)" bust circumference. Jacket shown measures 36½".

Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Portland Tweed (50% virgin wool, 25% alpaca, 25% viscose; 120 yd [110 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #5003 gull grey (MC), 9 (10, 11, 12, 13) balls; #5048 new denim (A), 2 (3, 3, 3, 4) balls; #5075 sulfur (B), #5042 peacock green (teal; C), and #5095 amaranth (purple; D), 1 ball each.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): straight and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; 18" molded plastic separating zipper; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; sewing needle and thread to match yarn A.

Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Triquetra Cape

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:51:46 GMT

TRIQUETRA CAPE

Sara Morris

Explore infinite cables with a sweet winter cape. Piece is worked back and forth in rows from the bottom up.

Finished Size 114" circumference at lower edge (buttoned), 18½ " neck circumference, and 16" long from lower edge to bottom of collar.

Yarn Shibui Knits Merino Alpaca (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino wool; 131 yd [ 120 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #2018 bordeaux, 10 skeins.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 47" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); seven 1" buttons; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st.

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.

Snowbird Capelet

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:38:16 GMT

SNOWBIRD CAPELET

Andrea Babb

A stranded snowflake pattern gives classic winter whimsy to a simply shaped capelet. A wooly yarn felts lightly on itself for cold-weather comfort.

Finished Size 15¼" neck circumference, 50¾ (63½)" lower edge circumference, and 15¼ (17½)" tall, measured with edges rolled. Capelet shown in smaller size.

Yarn Imperial Yarn Native Twist (100% wool; 150 yd [137 m]/4 oz [113 g]): #66 cocoa heather (MC), 3 (4) skeins; #01 natural (A), 2 skeins; #28 spiced poppy (B) and #004 dyed charcoal (C), 1 skein each.

Needles Sizes 10 (6 mm) and 10½ (6.5 mm): 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); two 1¼ " × 2" horn buttons; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; small amount of worsted weight yarn in matching color for button loops.

Gauge 16 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st on smaller 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.

Molly's Carpetbag

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:24:11 GMT

MOLLY'S CARPETBAG

Cricket Toomey

Two-color Fair Isle takes on an ombre effect in this felted carpet bag.

Finished Size 10" wide, 9" tall, and 5½" deep.

Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #24283 cobblestone heather (MC), 4 skeins; #25071 papaya heather (CC), 3 skeins.

Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; 10" × 5½" piece of plastic or ⅛" plywood for bottom of bag; 32" × 13" piece of fabric for lining (optional); 12" leather purse handles (sample shown with custommade handles); 1" buckle; 9" tubular frame for top of bag; 15" × 5" piece of leather; sewing needle and thread; leather sewing needle and thread; leatherworking awl.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in charted patt, before felting.

Just So Bag

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:18:04 GMT

JUST SO BAG

Andrea Babb

Lace inspired by Japanese technique opens up the sides of this structured bag. Lace is worked on both right and wrong sides; body is knit in stockinette.

Finished Size 15" wide and 13¼" tall.

Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Aran (100% superwash wool; 186 yd [170 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #696 tough, 6 skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; one pair wood dowels 15" × ½"; four 1¼" wood round knobs with flattened side.

Gauge 19 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog.