Patterns : #4 – Medium, Interweave Knits, Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011

Yule Trees

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:45:29 GMT

Yule Trees
AnneLena Mattison

Stackable felted trees make perfectly whimsical holiday decorations.

Finished Size Sizes About 5 (7, 10)" diameter at base and 8 (10, 12)" tall, after felting.
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #2409 palm (A), #9430 olive (B), and #7814 chartreuse (C), 1 skein each. Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (100% wool; 220 yd [200 m]/100 g): #9425 black forest (D), #9461 kiwi heather (E), #2445 shire (F), and #2429 irelande (G), 1 skein each.
Needles Size 10 (6 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable marker (m); tapestry needle, Styrofoam floral cones to fit size of base.
Gauge Not critical for this project.

Wattle and Daub Afghan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:41:10 GMT

Wattle and Daub Afghan
Debbie O’Neill

A modular blanket, worked in garter-stitch triangles and seamed together. Make it your own by changing up the colors or number of squares!

Finished Size 39 (45, 67)" wide and 39 (59, 83)" long (incl. border). Shown in size 45" × 59".
Yarn Stitch Nation by Debbie Stoller Alpaca Love (80% wool, 20% alpaca; 132 yd [121 m]/85 g): #3101 vanilla (A), 9 (12, 23) skeins; #3350 espresso bean (B), 7 (10, 20) skeins. Yarn distributed by Coats & Clark.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 36 rows = 4" in garter st.

Scherenschnitte Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:27:00 GMT

Scherenschnitte Cardigan
Tanis Gray

Knit this classic top-down cardigan for a little one in your life. Partridge-shaped motifs aroudn the bottom band are worked with stranded colorwork.

Finished Size Size 27 (30, 32¾ )" chest circumference, to fit ages 3–4 (5–6, 8–9) years. Cardigan shown measures 27".
Yarn Spud & Chloë Sweater (55% superwash wool, 45% organic cotton; 160 yd [146 m]/100 g): #7506 toast (MC), 3 (4, 5) skeins; #7516 grape jelly (CC), 2 skeins. Yarn distributed by Blue Sky Alpacas.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): 24" and 40" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; waste yarn for provisional CO; tapestry needle; four ¾" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; 17 sts and 18 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle.

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.

Quatrefoil Cups

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:04:25 GMT

Quatrefoil Cups
Katya Frankel

Modular vessels for home decoration. These quick knits would make great mug cozies for your favorite winter drink.

Finished Size 3" wide across bottom and 3½ (4½, 5)" tall.
Yarn Berroco Vintage (50% acrylic, 40% wool, 10% nylon; 217 yd [200 m]/ 100 g): 1 skein per vessel. Vessels shown in #5105 oats (small), #5176 pumpkin (medium), and #5107 cracked pepper (large).
Needles Size 6 (4 mm): any size circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Waste yarn; tapestry needle; size G/6 (4 mm) crochet hook; spare size 6 (4 mm) or smaller circular (cir) needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 44 rows = 4" in garter st.

Peace Street Hat

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:55:39 GMT

Peace Street Hat
Grace Akhrem

Knit this fast, slouchy, hat starting with the brim; then pick up stitches for the crown. Bright buttons add a personal touch.

Finished Size 20" brim circumference and 11½" length.
Yarn Shibui Knits Merino Alpaca (50% baby alpaca, 50% merino; 132 yd [121 m]/100 g): #7501 ivory, 2 hanks.
Needles Brim—Size 6 (4 mm): straight. Body—Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle sizes if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions One removable marker (m); five ½" vintage buttons; sewing needle and thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in brim pattern on smaller needles; 17 sts and 25 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Northwoods Coasters

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:24:03 GMT

Northwoods Coasters
Robin Ulrich

Small knit coasters make a fantastic hostess gift. Knit in a modular style with different colored garter stitch triangles.

Finished Size About 4½" square.
Yarn Debbie Bliss Donegal Aran Tweed (100% wool; 96 yd [88 m]/50 g): #281103 (A; brown), #281114 (B; moss), #281104 (C; beige), #281101 (D; black), #281109 (E; blue), and #281102 (F; gray), 1 skein each. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever Inc.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle, removable marker (m; optional).
Gauge 18 sts and 20 rows = 4" in garter st.

Manuscript Vest

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:55:25 GMT

Manuscript Vest
Sarah Fama

Loose-fitting women's vest with cable details.

Finished Size 38 (42¼, 46½, 50¾, 54)" bust circumference and 12¾ (14½, 15½, 17, 18¼ )" back width. Vest shown measures 38". Choose a size that gives you at least 4" of positive ease.
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% merino wool, 40% baby alpaca, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g): chamomile, 9 (11, 12, 14, 15) skeins. Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in St st; 19-st charted patt = 3¼" wide.

Manitoba Slippers

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:50:19 GMT

Manitoba Slippers
Amy Polcyn

These manly knitted slippers begin with a short-row heel and continue on down to the toe; a perfect quick gift to knit for him.

Finished Size 11" foot circumference and 10½ (11½, 12½)" long from back of heel to tip of toe; to fit men’s U.S. shoe sizes 7–9 (10–12, 13+). Shown in middle size.
Yarn Universal Yarn Classic Shades (70% acrylic, 30% wool; 197 yd [180 m]/100 g): #703 rust, 2 skeins.
Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 19 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Kanga Hood Cowl

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:44:04 GMT

Kanga Hood Cowl
Amy Duncan

Simple convertible cowl can be a hood, cowl, or wrap with a kangaroo pocket.

Finished Size 62¾" circumference and 17½" deep at center back.
Yarn Lorna’s Laces Shepherd Worsted (100% superwash wool; 225 yd [206 m]/114 g): mother lode, 4 skeins.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 16 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in St st.

Handwork Mitts

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:22:33 GMT

Handwork Mitts
Julie Turjoman

Ultra-feminine, Victorian inspired mitts with ribbon embellishment.

Finished Size 7 (8)" hand circumference and 9 (9¾ )" long, including cuff; to fit women’s hand size S/M (M/L). Mitts shown in smaller size.
Yarn Artyarns Ultramerino 8 (100% merino wool; 188 yd [172 m]/ 100 g): #2270 camel semisolid (MC), 1 skein. Artyarns Beaded Mohair & Sequins (80% silk, 20% kid mohair, with glass beads & sequins; 114 yd [104 m]/50 g): #2245 raspberry semisolid (CC), 1 skein.
Needles Mitts and cuffs—size 5 (3.75 mm): set of 4 double-pointed (dpn); Flowers—size 2 (2.75 mm); Leaves—size 1 (2.25 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; 2 yd waste yarn in same weight as MC for provisional CO; eight ¼" mother-of-pearl buttons for flower centers; 1 yd 1" wide wired-edge nylon or silk ribbon in green, or about 18 yd of remnants of fingering-or laceweight green yarn for leaves (optional); sewing needle and thread to match ribbon if making ribbon leaves.
Gauge Gauge 24 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in St st with MC on largest needles.

Forever Scarf

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:53:13 GMT

Forever Scarf
Simona Merchant-Dest

Striped and cabled scarf uses intarsia to create perfect cabled edges on a striped body.

Finished Size Size 6½" wide and 73¾" long.
Yarn Classic Elite Princess (40% merino, 28% viscose, 10% cashmere, 15% nylon, 7% angora; 150 yd [137 m]/50 g): #3477 charcoal (MC), 3 balls; #3471 keepsake pink (CC), 2 balls.
Needles Size 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.
Gauge 21 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st.

Flamboyant Shawl

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:28:10 GMT

Flamboyant Shawl
Maria Leigh

Worked from side to side in garter stitch and worsted weight yarn, this easy ruffled shawl takes no time at all.

Finished Size 56½" from tip to tip and 11½" at widest point.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-ply (100% extrafine merino; 240 yd [220 m]/100 g): #509 maroon, 2 hanks.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5mm): 29" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.

Conifer Nights Afghan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:04:17 GMT

Conifer Nights Afghan
Mathew Gnagy

Modular knitted afghan worked in color block stripes with garter stitch edging.

Finished Size 47½" wide and 47½" long.
Yarn Berroco Peruvia (100% Peruvian highland wool; 174 yd [160 m]/100 g): #7180 alcaparro (A; green) and #7152 saddle brown (B), 6 skeins each; #7170 fumar (C; charcoal), 4 skeins; and #7132 tomale (D; red), 1 skein.
Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" and 40" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Removable markers (m); tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st.

Blue Thistle Shawl

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:17:21 GMT

Blue Thistle Shawl
Susanna IC

Quick-to-knit worsted weight lace shawl.

Finished Size 57" wide along top edge, 22" tall at deepest point, and 13" tall at ends.
Yarn Queensland Collection Kathmandu Aran (85% merino wool, 10% silk, 5% cashmere; 104 yd [95 m]/50 g): #172 ocean blue, 6 skeins. Yarn distributed by Knitting Fever.
Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir). CO—size 10½ (6.5 mm): 32" or longer cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Tapestry needle; blocking pins.
Gauge 12 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needle, after blocking.