Patterns : #4 – Medium, Sweater, Interweave Knits

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.

Currant Cardigan

arwilliams — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:53:10 GMT

CURRANT CARDIGAN
Margie Mitchell

A scooped neck and no ribbing modernize the classic cabled cardigan. Wavy and pod cables give a whimsical appeal to this staple piece.

Finished Size 39 (43½, 48, 53, 56½)" bust circumference, buttoned. Cardigan shown measures 39", modeled with moderate ease.
Yarn Bergère de France Magic + (50%_superwash wool, 50% acrylic; 87 yd [80 m]/1¾ oz [50 g]): #23246 corail, 15 (17, 19, 21, 23) balls.
Needles Sizes 8 (5 mm), 7 (4.5 mm), and 6 (4 mm). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions Markers (m); removable m; cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three 7/8" buttons.
Gauge 17 sts and 25 rows = 4" in St st on largest needles; Wavy Cable chart with one Rope Cable chart on each side = 5½" wide on largest needles.

Sylvia's Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:49:21 GMT

SYLVIA'S PULLOVER

Maria Leigh

A wide boatneck and bouncy superwash yarn make a traditional Aran sweater modern. Piece is begun in the round and split at underarms with twisted stitches and cable pattern.

Finished Size 31¾ (35¾, 39¾, 45¾, 47¾)" bust circumference. Sweater shown measures 35¾ ".

Yarn Plymouth Select Worsted Merino Superwash (100% superwash fine merino wool; 218 yd [199 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #30 azalea pink, 5 (6, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles Sizes 4 (3.5 mm) and 6 (4 mm): 24" circular (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); tapestry needle.

Gauge 20 sts and 28 rnds = 4" in rev St st on larger needle.

Plaits and Links Cardigan

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 21:29:24 GMT

PLAITS AND LINKS CARDIGAN

Kathy Zimmerman

A cropped silhouette livens up a classic cabled cardigan. A wooly, Shetland-style yarn gives definition to Aran styling. Back and fronts are worked separately with raglan shaping.

Finished Size 37¾ (41, 44¾, 48, 51¾)" bust circumference, buttoned, with fronts overlapped about 1½". Cardigan shown measures 37¾".

Yarn Green Mountain Spinnery Wonderfully Woolly (100% New England wool; 250 yards [228 m]/4 oz [115 g]): #7404 lichen 6 (7, 7, 8, 9) skeins.

Needles Neckband and cuffs-size 5 (3.75 mm): 16" circular (cir). Body and sleeves-size 7 (4.5 mm): straight. Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); stitch holders; tapestry needle; three ⅝" buttons.

Gauge 18 sts and 26 rows = 4" in Seed st on larger needles; 12 sts of Chart A = 2¼ " wide on larger needles; 18 sts of Chart B = 3½" wide on larger needles; 12 sts of Charts C and D = 2" wide on larger needles.

Bibbed Shirtwaist

arwilliams — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 20:33:51 GMT

BIBBED SHIRTWAIST

Amy Miller

The trim tailoring of a tuxedo bib is made feminine in this fitted pullover. Piece is knit from the bottom up; sleeves are knit flat and seamed.

Finished Size 32½ (36½, 40½, 44½, 48½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 32½".

Yarn Knit One, Crochet Too Meadow Silk (70% highland wool, 30% tussah silk; 200 yd [183 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #520 sage, 4 (5, 5, 6, 7) skeins.

Needles Size 8 (5 mm): 24" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); stitch holders; cable needle (cn); tapestry needle; 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) 7⁄16" buttons.

Gauge 16 sts and 24 rows = 4" in St st.

Jon's Sweater

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:46:05 GMT

JON'S SWEATER
Sarah Wilson

With its simple construction and subtle plaid texture, this men's sweater will please the knitter and wearer. Piece is knit flat and seamed.

Finished Size 38 (42, 46, 50, 54)" chest circumference. Pullover shown measures 46".

Yarn Anzula Luxury Fibers For Better or Worsted (80% superwash merino, 10% cashmere, 10% nylon; 200 yd [182 m]/4 oz [115 g]): navy, 6 (7, 7, 8, 8) hanks.

Needles Size 9 (5.5 mm): straight and 16" circular (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Marker; tapestry needle.

Gauge 16 sts and 23 rows = 4" in St st.

Hepburn Pullover

arwilliams — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:42:35 GMT

HEPBURN PULLOVER
Jennifer Wood

Spiraling cables travel up a mock turtle neck in this cozy women's pullover. Piece is knit top down and in the round.

Finished Size 35¾ (39½, 43¼, 48, 52¾, 56½)" bust circumference. Pullover shown measures 35¾ ", modeled with moderate ease.

Yarn Manos del Uruguay Maxima (100% merino; 219 yd [200 m]/3½ oz [100 g]): #M2145 coral, 5 (6, 6, 7, 8, 9) skeins. Yarn distributed by Fairmount Fibers.

Needles Size 7 (4.5 mm): 16" and 32" circulars (cir) and set of double-pointed (dpn). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.

Notions Markers (m); cable needle (cn); waste yarn; tapestry needle.

Gauge 17 sts and 26 rnds = 4" in St st; 6 sts of Turtleneck and Cuff chart = 1¼" wide.

Heritage Cardigan

AmyPalmer — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:01:18 GMT

A kimono-style cardigan is worked in two pieces—an upper body from cuff to cuff and a lower body from the hem up. Stockinette bands extend from lower body, and are set into the neck of the upper section. Cables, charts, and roomy sizing, including plus sizes.

Designer Sharon Shoji
Finished Size 35½ (36½, 40½, 43½, 47, 50)" bust circumference, with fronts overlapped. Vest shown measures 35½".
Yarn Rowan Purelife British Sheep Breeds (100% wool; 120 yd [110 m]/100 g): #950 Bluefaced Leicester (MC; natural), 5 (5, 6, 6, 7, 7) balls; #954 steel gray Suffolk (CC1), #952 mid-brown Jacob (CC2), and #951 Black Welsh (CC3, black), 1 ball each. Yarn distributed by Westminster Fibers.
Needles Size 10½ (6.5 mm): 16" and 24" circulars (cir). Adjust needle size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Notions
• Markers (m);
• removable markers or safety pins;
• size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook;
• tapestry needle.
Gauge 15 sts and 21 rows = 4" in solid-color St st; 15 sts and 20 rows = 4" in Fair Isle patt.