Patterns : #4 – Medium, M1

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.

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.

Steeked Earflap Hat

AmyPalmer — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 22:10:30 GMT

Designer Amanda Scheuzger
Finished Size 18¾" brim circumference and 7¾" from brim to crown. To fit up to 23" head circumference.
Yarn Knit Picks Wool of the Andes Worsted (100% Peruvian highland wool; 110 yd [101 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23766 avocado (MC), 2 balls; #25068 wonderland heather (blue; CC1), #24272 jalapeno (green; CC2), and #23432 cloud (white; CC3), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Crafts Americana.
Needles Size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" cir and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook; tapestry needle.
Gauge 23 sts and 30 rnds = 4" in St st on larger needle; 24 sts and 24 rnds = 4" in colorwork patt on larger needle.

Earflap hat worked in stranded colorwork and steeked.

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.

Ginkgo Camisole

AmyPalmer — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 23:18:18 GMT

Designer Andrea Babb
Sizes 28¼ (38¼, 41¾, 47¼, 51¼ )" bust; shown in size 28¼"
Yarn Louet KidLin Lace Weight (49% linen, 35% kid mohair, 16% nylon; 250 yd [229 m]/50 g):
• #33 grasshopper, 3 (3, 4, 4, 4) skeins
Gauge 20 sts and 27 rnds = 4" in rev St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 24" circular (cir) needle
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holder
• Cable needle (cn)
• Yarn needle

Women’s tank, worked in the round to the armholes, with charted lace elements.

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.

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

Ileana Pullover

arwilliams — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 20:52:13 GMT

Ileana Pullover
Rosemary (Romi) Hill

Work some gypsy magic with this top down sweater with lace yoke. Puffed sleeves and a drawstring collar add whimsy to this women’s pullover.

Size 33½ (36¼, 39, 42, 44¾, 47½ )" bust; shown in size 33½"
Yarn The Fibre Company Road to China Worsted (65% alpaca, 15% silk, 10% camel, 10% cashmere; 69 yd [63 m]/50 g):
• smoky quartz, 15 (17, 18, 20, 22, 24) skeins
Yarn distributed by Kelbourne Woolens
Gauge 17 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st on largest needle
Tools
• Size 5 (3.75 mm): 24" circular (cir) needle and set of double-pointed needles (dpn)
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 24" cir needle
• Size 8 (5 mm): 24" cir needle (see Notes) and set of dpn
• Markers (m)
• Stitch holders or waste yarn
• Yarn needle

Alameda Cowl

arwilliams — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 15:56:48 GMT

Alameda Cowl
Jocelyn J. Tunney

Tubular cowl worked in the round and on the bias, finished with button embellishment.

Size 25" long and 9" tall
Yarn O-Wool Classic Worsted (100% certified organic merino; 99 yd [90 m]/50 g):
• #4401 barn, 4 skeins
Yarn distributed by Tunney Wool Company
Gauge 14 sts and 23 rnds = 4" in St st
Tools
• Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" circular (cir) needle
• Size 7 (4.5 mm) or smaller spare cir needle
• Markers (m)
• Waste yarn for provisional CO
• Yarn needle
• Eight ⅞" buttons