Patterns : #4 – Medium, Interweave Knits, Interweave Knits Fall 2012

Zelda's Cloche

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:10:34 GMT

ZELDA'S CLOCHE
Shelley Gerber

Paint the town in this flapper-style felted cloche. Knit up quickly in worsted yarn, this vintage-inspired hat will dress up any outfit. Embellished with a felted flower.

Finished Size 23" brim circumference.

Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino wool; 99 yd [90 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #9103 ash (MC), 3 skeins; #4411 begonia (A), 1 skein; #6402 saffron (B), small amount for center of flower. Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company.

Needles Cloche-size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Flower-size 10 (6 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 14 sts and 19 rnds = 4" in St st with 2 strands of MC held together on larger needles, before felting; 15 sts and 20 rnds = 4" after felting.

Woven Rain Hat

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:07:55 GMT

WOVEN RAIN HAT
Alex Capshaw-Taylor

Stay stylish in rain or shine with this pretty fedora. Worsted wool and stainless steel are held together strength. Pieces are worked flat.

Finished Size 20¾" circumference and 5¼" high at tallest point.

Yarn Lion Brand Yarn LB Collection Organic Wool (100% organic wool; 185 yd [170 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #134 avocado (A), 2 skeins.

Lion Brand Yarn LB Collection Wool Stainless Steel (75% wool, 25% stainless steel; 273 yd [244 m]/½ oz [14 g]): #108 dusty blue (B), 1 cone.

Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): two 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; waste yarn for provisional CO.

Gauge 26 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Woven Herringbone patt with 1 strand each of A and B held tog; 20 sts and 32 rows = 4" in Seed st with 1 strand each of A and B held tog.

Three's a Charm Tam

arwilliams — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 16:03:14 GMT

THREE'S A CHARM TAM
Catherine Shields

Tweedy yarn and heavy texture add up to the perfect accessory for crisp weather. Cabled panels alternate with blocks of trinity stitch for a knit that keeps your interest.

Finished Size 20" circumference at brim, 30" circumference at widest point.

Yarn Tahki Yarns Tara Tweed (80% wool, 20% nylon; 1 122 yd [112 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #013 rosewood, 2 balls. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Brim-size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body-size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

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

Gauge 17 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in Trinity St on larger needle; 30 sts of Cable chart = 5¼" wide.

Jon's Sweater

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:46:05 GMT

JON'S SWEATER
Sarah Wilson

With its simple construction and subtle plaid texture, this men's sweater will please the knitter and wearer. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 46".

Yarn Anzula Luxury Fibers For Better or Worsted (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 200 yd [182 m]/4 oz [115 g]): navy, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) hanks.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st.

Hepburn Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:42:35 GMT

HEPBURN PULLOVER
Jennifer Wood

Spiraling cables travel up a mock turtle neck in this cozy women's pullover. Piece is knit top down and in the round.

Finished Size 35¾ (39½, 43¼, 48, 52¾, 56½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35¾ ", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% merino; 219 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #M2145 coral, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 6 sts of Turtleneck and Cuff chart = 1¼" wide.

Aran Sampler Cowl

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:44:52 GMT

ARAN SAMPLER COWL
Ginevra Martin

With all the texture and technique of a traditional Aran sweater, this snuggly cowl makes a perfect gift for someone special (or yourself!). Piece is knit in the round with just two skeins of luxurious yarn.

Finished Size 24" circumference and 8" high.

Yarn Blue Sky Alpacas Suri Merino (60% baby suri, 40% merino; 164 yd [150 m m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #418 dusk, 2 skeins.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Size 8 (5 mm): Two double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Two cable needles (cn); stitch markers (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 26 sts and 28 rows = 4" in Chart E patt on larger needles.

Amstel Hat

arwilliams — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:42:48 GMT

AMSTEL HAT
Courtney Kelley

A classic textured hat with a tactile chevron texture. Hat is worked from the top down using an invisible cast on.

Finished Size 20" brim circumference, with ribbing stretched.

Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China (65% baby alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): blue tourmaline, 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.

Needles Body-size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of 5 double-pointed (dpn). Brim-size 6 (4 mm): 16" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 28 rows = 4" in charted patt (Rows 11-24) on larger needles.