Patterns : #4 – Medium, Knitscene Accessories 2012

Deconstructed Mitts

AmyPalmer — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:58:20 GMT

Designer Amy Gunderson
Sizes 6½ (7, 7¾)" hand circumference; shown in size 6½"
Yarn Rowan Lima (84% baby alpaca, 8% merino wool, 8% nylon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #885 Machu Picchu, 1 skein
Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers
Gauge 19 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Fingerless mitts worked side to side with dropped stitches.

Knuckle Down Mitts

AmyPalmer — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:16:31 GMT

Designer Erica Jackofsky
Sizes 6½ (8)" palm circumference and 5¾ (7)" wrist circumference; shown in size 6½"
Yarn Sweet Georgia Yarn Superwash Worsted (100% superwash merino wool; 200 yd [183 m]/115 g):
• nightshade (MC), 1 skein
• tumbled stone (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 28 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in paradiddle rib patt relaxed on larger needles; 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Worked from the knuckle down, these fingerless mitts feature a twisted stitch ribbed pattern.

Supernova Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 02 May 2012 21:18:15 GMT

Designer Odessa Reichel
Size About 50" circumference and 8" high
Yarn S. Charles Tinka (100% fine merino wool; 108 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #01 brown sugar (MC), 3 skeins
S. Charles Crystal (75% polyester, 25% cotton; 144 yd [131 m]/25 g):
• #02 starry night (CC), 2 skeins
Yarns distributed by Tahki-Stacy Charles Inc.
Gauge 12 sts and 23 rows = 4" in Lace patt on larger needles, with 1 strand of each yarn held tog
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Size 10 (6 mm): 40" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Sunehri Shawl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:43:55 GMT

Designer Denise Twum
Size 62" wide and 30" deep after blocking
Yarn Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% merino wool; 218 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #M2060 highlighter, 2 skeins
Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers
Gauge 8 sts and 16 rows = 4" in elongated st patt
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 29" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s triangular shawl with picot edge and elongated stitch pattern.

Orbs Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 02 May 2012 17:32:54 GMT

Designer Robin Ulrich
Size 21½" circumference and 12" tall
Yarn Berroco Flicker (87% baby alpaca, 8% acrylic, 5% other fibers; 189 yd [175 m]/50 g):
• #3321 petipa, 2 skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in moonscape patt
Tools
• Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s reversible cowl worked in the round with a simple lace pattern.

Inishbofin Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:25:18 GMT

Designer Heidi Todd Kozar
Size 26" circumference and 8" deep
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Cloud (70% merino wool, 30% baby alpaca; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #1802 ecru, 2 skeins
Gauge 26 sts and 34 rnds = 4" in Cable chart patt
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Women’s cabled cowl worked in the round.

Kilkenny Tam

AmyPalmer — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:31:33 GMT

Designer Marianne Hobart
Size 17" brim circumference, 31" circumference above brim at widest point
Yarn Classic Elite Yarns Mountain Top Vista (50% wool, 50% superfine alpaca; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g): • #6044 fawn, 2 skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles; 23 sts of Cable and Lace chart = 4¼"
Tools
• Size 4 (3.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Women’s tam with cable and lace pattern.

Sideways Argyle Beret

AmyPalmer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:25:24 GMT

Designer Amy Gunderson
Size 20" circumference at brim; brim stretches to 24"
Yarn Brown Sheep Company Lamb’s Pride Worsted (85% wool, 15% mohair; 190 yd [174 m]/113 g):
• #M02 brown heather (MC), 1 skein
• #M23 fuchsia (CC1), 1 skein
• #M163 indigo (CC2), 1 skein
• #M160 dynamite blue (CC3), 1 skein
• #M16 seafoam (CC4), 1 skein
Gauge 16 sts and 22 rows = 4" in St st on larger needles
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm) needles
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" or longer circular (cir) needle
• 2 spare cir needles, size 6 (4 mm) or smaller
• Smooth waste yarn
• Yarn needle
• One 1⅛" button

Hat with sideways argyle pattern.

Equilibrium Cowl

AmyPalmer — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 18:08:59 GMT

Designer Carolyn Kern
Size 25¼" circumference and 6½" tall
Yarn Cascade Yarns Eco Alpaca (100% undyed alpaca; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #1520 black (MC), 1 skein
• #1510 natural (CC), 1 skein
Gauge 19 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in charted patt
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Women’s stranded colorwork cowl worked in the round.

Check Slouch

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:49:42 GMT

Designer Triona Murphy
Size 19½" brim circumference; will stretch to accommodate up to 23" circumference
Yarn Universal Yarns Deluxe Worsted (100% wool; 220 yd [201 m]/100 g):
• #31953 neutral gray (MC), 1 skein
• #1900 ebony (black, CC1), 1 skein
• #12144 starfish (pink, CC2), 1 skein
Gauge 19 sts and 42 rnds = 4" in plaid patt on larger needle
Tools • Size 8 (5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle
• Dinner plate or balloon for blocking

Women’s hat worked in a slipped stitch colorwork plaid pattern.