Patterns : #4 – Medium, Jacket, Short-rows

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. ...

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

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.