Patterns : #4 – Medium, Lace

Chicago Scarf

AmyPalmer — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:27 GMT

Designer Dani Berg
Size 79" long and 10" wide
Yarn Cascade Yarns Cloud (70% merino wool, 30% baby alpaca; 164 yd [150 m]/100 g):
• #2116 pink ice, 3 skeins
Gauge 12 sts and 26 rows = 4" in patt, after blocking
Tools
• Size 10 (6 mm): 40" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s scarf with lace repeat, worked from the long edge up.

Corvus Shawl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:02:38 GMT

Designer Caitlin ffrench
Size 52" wide and 24" tall
Yarn MountainTop Vista (50% wool, 50% alpaca; 100 yd [91 m]/50 g):
• #6016 alabaster, 4 hanks
Yarn distributed by Classic Elite Yarns
Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32" or longer circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Top down triangular shawl worked at a large gauge.

Eloen Cowl

AmyPalmer — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 16:35:09 GMT

Designer Moira Engel
Size 40" circumference and 20" wide
Yarn Madelinetosh Tosh Merino (100% superwash merino wool; 210 yd [192 m]/100 g):
• jade, 3 skeins
Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Tapestry needle

Women’s large loopy cowl with lace edge.

Meadowsweet Hat

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:36:05 GMT

MEADOWSWEET HAT

Kim Haesemeyer

A sweet eyelet pattern works up for a light summer hat.

Finished Size 17½ (20¾)" brim circumference (unstretched), 9¼" tall and 25 (30)" circumference at widest point.

Yarn Brown Sheep Company Serendipity Tweed (60% cotton, 40% wool; 210 yd [191 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): yellow buttercup, 1 skein.

Needles Size 3 (3.25 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" cir and set of 4 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker (m); tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 29 rows = 4" in Lace patt on larger needles.

Colonnade Jacket

arwilliams — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:48:39 GMT

COLONNADE JACKET

Amy Miller

Lace columns and an I-cord edging dress up a swingy cardigan. Jacket is knit flat in one piece from the bottom up.

Finished Size 35¼ (39¼, 43¼, 47¼, 51¼)" bust circumference. Cardigan shown measures 35¼".

Yarn Plymouth Yarn Jeannee (51% cotton, 49% acrylic; 111 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #0024, 9 (11, 12, 13, 15) skeins.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 32" circular (cir) and 2 double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.

Gauge 18 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Wimbledon Hat

AmyPalmer — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 17:39:04 GMT

Women’s easy hat with I-cord ties and lace.

Designer Tanis Gray
Size 22" circumference
Yarn Valley Yarns Buckland (60% superwash merino, 20% silk, 20% nylon; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• grey, 2 hanks
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 18½ sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Marker (m)
• Two removable m
• Tapestry needle

Chloe's Vest

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:48:53 GMT

CHLOE'S VEST
Josie Mercier

Finished Size 34 (38, 42, 46, 50)" bust circumference. Vest shown measures 34", modeled with minimal ease.
Yarn Rowan Wool Cotton 4 Ply (50% merino wool, 50% cotton; 197 yd [180m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #00490 violet, 6 (7, 8, 9, 10) skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Band-size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Body-size 8 (5 mm): 16" cir. Lace inset-size 3 (3.25 mm): 24" cir. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; stitch holders; tapestry needle.
Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog; 24 sts and 38 rows = 4" in Lace Inset patt on smallest needles.

A simply shaped sweater vest is dolled up with a delicate lace inset. Vest is knit in three pieces with the inset worked from the center out.

Lost Garden Tee

AmyPalmer — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:02:31 GMT

Designer Jean Chung
Sizes 31 (35½, 40½, 45, 50)" bust circumference; shown in size 31"
Yarn Knit Picks Comfy Worsted (75% cotton, 25% acrylic; 109 yd [100 m]/50 g):
• #6111 rosehip, 8 (9, 11, 12, 13) skeins
Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana
Gauge 20 sts and 28 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles; 28 sts and 26 rows = 4" in lace patt on larger needles
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): straight and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): straight needles
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn
• Stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Elbow-length sleeves and a lace yoke set off this women’s sweater, a perfect layering piece for spring.

Just So Bag

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:18:04 GMT

JUST SO BAG

Andrea Babb

Lace inspired by Japanese technique opens up the sides of this structured bag. Lace is worked on both right and wrong sides; body is knit in stockinette.

Finished Size 15" wide and 13¼" tall.

Yarn Rowan Pure Wool Aran (100% superwash wool; 186 yd [170 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #696 tough, 6 skeins. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.

Needles Sizes 6 (4 mm) and 7 (4.5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Size H/8 (5 mm) crochet hook; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; one pair wood dowels 15" × ½"; four 1¼" wood round knobs with flattened side.

Gauge 19 sts and 29 rows = 4" in St st on smaller needles with 2 strands of yarn held tog.

Minnette Pullover

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:21:04 GMT

Designer Cassie Castillo
Sizes 33½ (37, 41, 44½, 48½ )" bust circumference; shown in size 33½"
Yarn Austermann Merino Silk (70% merino, 22% silk, 8% cashmere; 125 yd [114 m]/50 g (see Notes):
• #608 green, 9 (10, 12, 13, 15) skeins
Yarn distributed by Skacel Collection
Gauge 17 sts and 32 rnds = 4" in Diagonal patt; 22 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in Eyelet Rib patt, relaxed
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 16" and 32" circular (cir) needles and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn to be used as stitch holders
• Yarn needle

Women’s sweater knit from the center of the front and back out in a lace rib pattern.

Maryse Cowl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:03:05 GMT

Designer Amy Christoffers
Size 46¼" circumference and 11¾" deep
Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Mountain Mohair (70% wool, 30% mohair; 140 yd [128 m]/57 g):
• Vincent’s gold, 3 skeins
Gauge 13 sts and 27 rows = 4" in charted patt on larger needle
Tools
• Size 6 (4 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 32" cir needle
• Marker (m)
• Yarn needle

Woman’s knitted lace cowl worked in a singles yarn.

Chandra Shawl

AmyPalmer — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 22:00:57 GMT

Designer Laura Coccarelli
Size 36" wide along top edge and 20" deep
Yarn Valley Yarns Berkshire (85% wool, 15% alpaca; 141 yd [129 m]/100 g):
• #19 fuchsia, 5 skeins
Yarn distributed by WEBS
Gauge 14 sts and 19 rows = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 9 (5.5 mm): 32" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Yarn needle

Woman’s knitted crescent shawl worked in a singles yarn with lace edging.

Trapezoid Tee

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 22:21:03 GMT

Trapezoid Tee
SARAH WILSON

Crochet-inspired lace opens up the back of this knit tee. Sweater is knit back and forth from the bottom up in one long piece and seamed at the sides with subtle A-line shaping.

FINISHED SIZE 40 (441⁄4, 49, 503⁄4, 571⁄2)" bust circumference. Tee shown measures 39".
YARN Manos del Uruguay Silk Blend (70% extrafine merino wool, 30% silk; 150 yd [137 m]/13⁄4 oz [50 g]): #3029 steel, 5 (6, 7, 7, 8) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.
NEEDLES Size 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Markers (m); stitch holders; tapestry needle.
GAUGE 17 sts and 26 rows = 4" in St st; 15 sts and 24 rows = 4" in Lace patt.

Octagon-Dot Pullover

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:25:00 GMT

Octagon-Dot Pullovera
MYRRHIA RESNECK

Octagonal dots make up this short sleeved tee. Tunic is knit in one piece in the round to the underarms; sleeves and yoke are worked side to side in one piece.

FINISHED SIZE 293⁄4 (331⁄4, 363⁄4, 401⁄4, 433⁄4)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 293⁄4". Negative ease is recommended for best fit; fabric is very stretchy in all directions.
YARN Spincycle Yarns BFL Worsted Singles (100% Bluefaced Leicester; 120 yd [110 m]/3 oz [85 g]): chicken payback, 5 (6, 7, 9, 9) skeins.
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm): set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Tapestry needle.
GAUGE 16 sts and 32 rows = 4" in garter st; a 4-dot by 4-dot section = 7" wide and 71⁄2" tall as worn.

Disk Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 19:44:10 GMT

Disk Cardigan
HEATHER ZOPPETTI

Six lace panels in three different lace patterns are seamed to make a swingy circle cardigan.

FINISHED SIZE 15 (16, 17, 18, 19)" back width. Cardigan shown measures 15".
YARN Lorna's Laces Lion & Lamb (50% silk, 50% wool; 205 yd [187 m]/31⁄2 oz [100 g]): #4ns blackberry, 7 (7, 8, 8, 9) skeins.|
NEEDLES Size 8 (5 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
NOTIONS Removable markers (m); stitch holder; tapestry needle.|
GAUGE 18 sts and 25 rows = 4" in lace patt.