Patterns : #4 – Medium, Jacket

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.

Gilded Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:48:47 GMT

GILDED CARDIGAN

Carolyn Noyes

A glittery yarn is carried along in the yoke only for a subtly sparkling cardigan. Sweater is knit in one piece from the top down.

Finished Size 34½ (38½, 42½, 47, 51)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 34½", modeled with slight ease.

Yarn S. Charles Collezione Tivoli (52% silk, 48% kid mohair; 109 yd [100 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #N20 red tourmaline (MC), 7 (8, 9, 10, 11) balls.

S. Charles Collezione Celine (60% viscose, 40% sinflex polyester metallic; 163 yd [150 m]/¾ oz [20 g]): #4 rose gold (CC), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.

Needles Size 4 (3.5 mm): 36" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 36" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; size F/5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook; two ½" buttons.

Gauge 20 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st with MC on larger needle.

Erte Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:06:35 GMT

Designer Cassie Castillo
Sizes 36½ (43, 49½, 54½, 61, 67½ )" bust circumference, with 9¾ (8½, 7¼, 6¾, 5½, 4¼ )" overlap at center front; shown in size 43"
Yarn Cascade Yarns 220 Heathers (100% Peruvian highland wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #9489 red wine heather, 7 (7, 8, 9, 10, 11) skeins
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16", 24", and 32" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Worsted-weight cotton waste yarn for sleeve and stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s cardigan with open fronts and cabled counterpane detail on the back.

Columnar Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:35:23 GMT

Columnar Jacket
AMY CHRISTOFFERS

Reverse stockinette and columns of ribbing add swing and flattering lines to a knit cardigan. Sweater is worked back and forth in one piece to the underarms.

FINISHED SIZE 371⁄4 (411⁄4, 451⁄4, 491⁄4, 531⁄4)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 371⁄4 ".
YARN O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% wool; 99 yd [90 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #6403 haystack, 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) balls.
NEEDLES Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Marker (m); tapestry needle; one 11⁄4" button.
GAUGE 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in rev St st on larger needle

Lately Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:39:33 GMT

Designer Josh Bennett
Sizes 37½ (39, 41½, 44, 45½, 47½, 49)" chest; shown in size 39"
Yarn Rowan Creative Focus Worsted (75% wool, 25% alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #402 charcoal heather (MC), 5 (5, 5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls
• #2025 Syrah (maroon; CC1), 1 ball
• #18 golden heather (CC2), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
• #100 natural (CC3), 1 (1, 2, 2, 2, 2, 2) ball(s)
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in upper body patt on larger needles; 21 sts and 27 rows = 4" in cable patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm) needles
• Stitch holders
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle
• Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook
• 23 (24, 24, 25, 26, 26, 27)" 2-way separating zipper

Men’s zippered cardigan with cables and stranded colorwork.

Terra Linda Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 22:16:46 GMT

Designer Rosemary (Romi) Hill
Sizes 35¼ (38¼, 41, 43¾, 46¾)" bust circumference, including ¾" front band; shown in size 35¼".
Yarn Malabrigo Merino Worsted (100% wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g):
• #610 red mahogany, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins
Gauge 17 sts and 28 rows = 4" in garter rib patt on larger needles
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needles
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Five ¾" buttons
• Waste yarn

Women’s top-down raglan cardigan worked in all over garter rib pattern.

Birch Point Hoodie

arwilliams — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:23:43 GMT

Birch Point Hoodie
Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 33 3⁄4 (37, 41 1⁄4, 45 1⁄2, 49 1⁄4, 54)" bust circumference, closed. Hoodie shown measures 37", modeled with about 3" of ease.
Yarn Tahki Yarns Cotton Classic (100% mercerized cotton; 108 yd [100 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #3205 sand, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) skeins. Yarn distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Needles Sizes 7 (4.5 mm) and 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir), and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); tapestry needle; stitch holders; 7 hook-and-eye closures; sharp-point sewing needle and matching thread.
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles.

A pretty women's hoodie with an undulating lace pattern and flattering waist shaping. The scalloped front is closed with hooks and eyes. Knit in the round to armholes.

CORRECTION: Sleeves

With smaller dpn, CO 49 (53, 57, 65, 67, 71) sts. Do not join. Turn your work. Next row (RS) K16 (18, 20, 24, 25, 27), work Rnd 1 of Cuff chart over 17 sts, k16 (18, 20, 24, 25, 27). PM and join in the round. ...

Manayunk Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:37:45 GMT

Designer Kate Gagnon Osborn
Sizes 33½ (38, 42, 45½, 50½)" bust; shown in size 33½"
Yarn The Fibre Company Terra (40% baby alpaca, 40% merino, 20% silk; 98 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• black walnut (MC), 10 (11, 12, 13, 14) skeins
• anemone (CC), 2 (2, 3, 3, 3) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 19 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Size 6 (4 mm): 24" cir needle
• Stitch holders
• Five ¾" buttons
• Yarn needle

Women’s striped cardigan with set-in sleeves.

Wragby Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:36:31 GMT

Wragby Cardigan
Carol Feller

Customize this cardigan to fit your needs: instructions are included for both three-quarter length and full length sleeves. Worked in one piece from the top down.

Size 34¾ (38, 41, 45, 49¾, 52½ )" bust, worn open; shown in size 38"
Yarn Plymouth Yarn Worsted Merino Superwash (100% merino; 218 yd [200 m]/100 g):
• #29 raisin, 5 (5, 6, 7, 7, 8) skeins (for ¾ -sleeve version); 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 8) skeins (for full-sleeve version)
Gauge 19 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Vera Cardigan

arwilliams — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:29:54 GMT

Vera Cardigan
Alexis Winslow

Strategically placed colorwork bands adorn this women’s cardigan with pockets.

Sizes 31½ (35¾, 39¼, 44, 48¼, 52½ )" bust circumference, including 3½ (3½, 4¼, 4¼, 5, 5)" front band; shown in size 35¾"
Yarn Berroco Ultra Alpaca (50% alpaca, 50% wool, 215 yd [198 m]/100 g):
• #6288 blueberry mix (MC), 6 (6, 7, 8, 8, 9) skeins
• #6214 steel cut oats (CC), 1 skein for all sizes
Gauge 20½ sts and 25 rows/rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 36" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle
• Six ⅞" decorative buttons
• Six ⅝" plain backing buttons

Off-Rib Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:39:29 GMT

Off-Rib Cardigan
Stefanie Japel

Asymmetrical women's cardigan with fitted waist. Sweater is knit top-down for minimal finishing, and embellished with buttons at the collar. Can be worn open or clsoed.

Finished Size 32½ (36, 40½, 44, 48½, 52)" bust circumference, buttoned. Jacket shown measures 36", modeled with 2–4" of ease.
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino (100% merino; 210 yd [192 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): nutmeg, 6 (6, 7, 8, 9, 10) skeins.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" or longer circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" or longer cir and set of dpn. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle; five 13/8" toggle buttons; size 7 (4.5 mm) crochet hook.
Gauge 18 sts and 27 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.

Cable Trimmed Jacket with Hood

arwilliams — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 16:18:20 GMT

Cable Trimmed Jacket with Hood
Lisa Myers

Simple women's cardigan with cabled edging and a cable-embellished hood. Hood is picked up and knitted before seaming.

Finished Size Size 35½ (39¾, 43, 48¼, 51½, 56¾)" bust circumference, with 4" overlap at front.
Jacket shown measures 39¾", modeled with plenty of ease.
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Rittenhouse Merino 5-Ply (100% extrafine merino; 241 yd [220 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #512 cinnamon, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Marker (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; spare needle in same size as main needles for three-needle bind-off.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 12-st cable = 15/8" at widest point.

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.

Hollyberry Bonnet and Cape

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:31:15 GMT

Hollyberry Bonnet and Cape
Kyoko Nakayoshi

Matching bonnet and capelet perfect for any little girl who likes to play dress up. Bonnet is worked with simple short-row shaping and tied with a pretty ribbon; capelet is worked from side to side with simple short-row shaping and cable detail.

Finished Size Bonnet 13¾(15, 16)" from front edge around back of head to front edge at widest point and 8½ (10, 11)" tall. Bonnet shown measures 15" around.
Finished Size Cape 27¾ (33, 38¼ )" lower edge circumference, buttoned. Capelet shown measures 33".
Yarn Bonnet Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [129 m]/100 g): #17 wine, 1 (1, 2) ball(s). Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Yarn Cape Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [129 m]/100 g): #17 wine, 2 (3, 4) balls. Yarn distributed by WEBS.
Needles Sizes 9 (5.5 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Bonnet Markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle; two ¾" buttons; 40" of 1½" wide velvet ribbon to match bonnet; sewing needle and matching thread; pin (for attaching ribbon).
Notions Cape Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); waste yarn in a contrasting color to be used as a stitch holder; tapestry needle; one ¾" button.
Gauge Bonnet 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle.
Gauge Cape 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needle; cable panel = 4" wide.

Cooke Cardigan

arwilliams — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:49:24 GMT

Cooke Cardigan
Amy Herzog

Women's cardigan with herringbone pattern and applied i-cord along collar.

Sizes 30½ (32, 34½, 36, 38½, 40, 42½, 46½, 50½, 54½)" bust; shown in size 32"
Yarn The Fibre Company Canopy Worsted (50% alpaca, 30% merino, 20% bamboo; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g):
• #270 Ipe, 9 (10, 11, 12, 13, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18) balls
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight and 40" circular (cir) needle for collar
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): two double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 6 (4mm) needles
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Yarn needle